Non-interest income increased by $194 thousand, or 37.2%, in the second quarter of 2009, to $716 thousand from $522 thousand in the second quarter of 2008. The increase was largely due to a $225 thousand increase in gains on sale of residential loans ($513 thousand of gains on $72.2 million principal amount of loans in 2009 versus $288 thousand on $45.2 million of loans) at Sullivan Financial Services, Inc., a wholly-owned mortgage banking subsidiary of the Bank. Sullivan, which originates loans for sale strictly on a pre-sold flow-basis, had a strong quarter due to increased residential loan refinancing business. Partially offsetting the increase in mortgage banking activity was a $12 thousand decrease in fees on deposits and a $9 thousand decrease in bank owned life insurance income.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009 non-interest income increased $800 thousand to $1.8 million from $987 thousand for the same period in 2008. The 2009 period included a $583 thousand bank owned life insurance death benefit payment. Excluding the benefit payment, the Company’s non interest income increased by $217 thousand, or 22.0%, for the six-month year over year comparison. Contributing to this increase were gains on sale of residential mortgage loans, which increased to $798 thousand (on volume of $116.2 million) from $545 thousand (on volume of $98.0 million) in the prior year. Partially offsetting these positive factors was a $34 thousand decrease in investment income earned on bank owned life insurance.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, non-interest expense increased $106 thousand from the same period last year. The increase in non-interest expense in the second quarter of 2009 was primarily attributable to an increase of $172 thousand in other operating expense. The increases in other operating expenses reflect an increase of $222 thousand in FDIC insurance premiums. The increased FDIC premiums are primarily related to a special assessment levied on all insured depository institutions of 5 basis points of assets at June 30, 2009 less tier 1 capital. The Bank’s cost for the assessment, which is payable September 30, 2009, was approximately $140,000. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $24 thousand in advertising and business promotions, $22 thousand in salaries and benefits, $5 thousand in stationery and supplies, $4 thousand in occupancy expense and $11 thousand in data processing compared to the comparable period of 2008.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009, non-interest expense increased $335 thousand from the same period last year. The increase in non-interest expense in the first six months of 2009 was primarily attributable to a $183 thousand charge for retirement plan liability due to Mr. Riker’s death and an increase of $234 thousand in FDIC insurance premiums. There was also an increase of $20 thousand in occupancy expense and $17 thousand in stationery and supplies for the comparable period. These increases were offset by a decrease of $43 thousand in advertising and business promotion expense and $30 thousand in data processing.
Income tax expense decreased $33 thousand to $114 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to $147 thousand for the same period in 2008. The decrease is a result of the Company’s lower income for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009 income tax expense decreased $290 thousand to $33 thousand as compared to $323 thousand for the same period in 2008. The decrease is a result of lower pretax income and the aforementioned $583 thousand tax free death benefit payment from bank owned life insurance during the quarter ended March 31, 2009.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
June 30, 2009 as compared to December 31, 2008
Total assets at June 30, 2009 increased $13.2 million to $312.9 million from $299.7 million at December 31, 2008. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase of $32.1 million in interest bearing deposits at other banks. This increase was due to several factors, including management’s strategic decision to remain liquid by issuing higher rate time deposits. The increase in interest bearing deposits at other banks was partially offset by decreases of $3.1 million in loans receivable, $8.7 million in investment securities available for sale and $1.5 million in federal funds sold. The decline in loans reflects the continued soft economy in our trade area, as credit demand from our customers has weakened and the decline in securities reflects higher prepayments of our mortgage-backed investments due to the current low interest rate environment. Total deposits increased $12.4 million from $249.8 million at year-end 2008 to $262.2 million on June 30, 2009.
The Company received, on January 16, 2009, $7.4 million in proceeds, net of issuance costs, from the issuance of preferred stock and warrants to the U.S. Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program (discussed further below). The net proceeds from the sale of these securities were originally held in cash pending increased loan demand, and were then used to fund the redemption of these securities. The Company completed the redemption of the preferred stock on May 20, 2009 and repurchased the warrants on June 24, 2009.
Total loans at June 30, 2009 decreased $3.1 million to $208.1 million from $211.2 million at year-end 2008. The changes in and composition of the loan portfolio, by category, as of June 30, 2009 compared to December 31, 2008 is as follows: Commercial loans decreased $11.8 million, or 20.5% to $45.8 million, construction, land and land development loans increased by $2.2 million or 31.1% to $9.1 million, Commercial mortgage loans increased $9.4 million or 11.1% to $94.0. Home equity loans decreased by $874 thousand or 1.8% to $47.4 million and residential mortgage loans decreased by $1.9 million, or 14.6%, to $10.9 million. Other consumer loans decreased by $115 thousand, or 11.1%, to $920 thousand.
The following schedule presents the components of our loan portfolio, net of unearned income, for each period presented:
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Commercial | | $ | 45,767 | | | 22.0 | % | $ | 57,600 | | | 27.3 | % |
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Construction, land and land development | | | 9,108 | | | 4.4 | % | | 6,945 | | | 3.3 | % |
Commercial mortgages | | | 93,960 | | | 45.2 | % | | 84,578 | | | 40.1 | % |
Residential mortgages | | | 10,867 | | | 5.2 | % | | 12,718 | | | 6.0 | % |
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Home equity | | | 47,365 | | | 22.8 | % | | 48,239 | | | 22.8 | % |
Other consumer | | | 920 | | | 0.4 | % | | 1,035 | | | 0.5 | % |
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Gross loans | | | 207,987 | | | 100.0 | % | | 211,115 | | | 100.0 | % |
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Net deferred costs | | | 130 | | | | | | 131 | | | | |
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Total loans | | | 208,117 | | | | | | 211,246 | | | | |
Less: Allowance for loan losses | | | 2,774 | | | | | | 2,819 | | | | |
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Net Loans | | $ | 205,343 | | | | | $ | 208,427 | | | | |
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Commercial loans are loans made for business purposes and are primarily secured by collateral, such as cash balances with the Bank, marketable securities held by or under the control of the Bank, business assets including accounts receivable, inventory and equipment and liens on commercial and residential real estate. Real estate loans consist of (i) construction, land and land development loans, which include loans secured by first liens on commercial or residential properties to finance the construction or renovation of such properties (ii) commercial mortgages, which include loans secured by first liens on completed commercial properties to purchase or refinance such properties and (iii) residential mortgages, which include loans secured by first liens on residential real estate, and are generally made to existing customers of the Bank to purchase or refinance primary and secondary residences.
Securities available for sale decreased $8.7 million, or 23.6%, from $36.8 million at year-end 2008 to $28.1 million at June 30, 2009. Securities held to maturity remained constant at $12.3 million at December 31, 2008 and at June 30, 2009. The Company did not purchase any new securities in the first six months of 2009 and $8.8 million in securities matured, were called or were prepaid. There was $583 thousand in recorded net unrealized gains, net of taxes, in the available for sale portfolio and $24 thousand in net amortization expenses during the first six months of 2009.
Total deposits increased $12.4 million, or 5.0%, to $262.2 million during the first six months of 2009 from $249.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. NOW deposits decreased by $3.4 million, savings deposits decreased by $2.4 million, money market deposits increased $9.5 million and demand deposits decreased by $3.3 million. Time deposits increased $3.6 million. Management continues to monitor the Bank’s deposit portfolio through its Investment and Asset/Liability Committee.
ASSET QUALITY
At June 30, 2009, total non-performing assets, which are composed solely of non accrual loans, declined $1.2 million to $119 thousand compared to $1.4 million at December 31, 2008. Management continues to monitor the Company’s asset quality and believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to provide for losses inherent in the portfolio.
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The following table provides information regarding risk elements in the loan portfolio:
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Non-accrual loans | | $ | 119 | | $ | 1,365 | |
Non-accrual loans to total loans | | | 0.06 | % | | 0.65 | % |
Non-performing assets to total assets | | | 0.04 | % | | 0.46 | % |
Allowance for loan losses as a % of non-performing loans | | | 2,331 | % | | 207 | % |
Allowance for loan losses to total loans | | | 1.33 | % | | 1.33 | % |
Non-Performing Assets
Non-Performing Assets include non-performing loans and other real estate owned (“OREO”), properties acquired through foreclosure or a deed in lieu. At June 30, 2009 we had no OREO and our only non-performing assets were $119 thousand in non-accrual loans discussed above.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for probable loan losses. The level of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of estimated losses in the portfolio, after consideration of risk characteristics of the loans and prevailing and anticipated economic conditions. Provisions are charged to expense and the allowance is reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries, and is increased by the provision. Although management strives to maintain an allowance it deems adequate, future economic changes, deterioration of borrowers’ creditworthiness, and the impact of examinations by regulatory agencies all could cause changes to the Company’s allowance for loan losses.
At June 30, 2009, the allowance for loan losses was $2.8 million, down $45 thousand from year-end 2008. There were $646 thousand in charge offs and $1 thousand in recoveries reported in the first six months of 2009. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.33% at June 30, 2009 and at December 31, 2008.
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
The principal objective of the Company’s asset and liability management function is to evaluate the interest-rate risk included in certain balance sheet accounts; determine the level of risk appropriate given the Company’s business focus, operating environment, and capital and liquidity requirements; establish prudent asset concentration guidelines; and manage the risk consistent with Board approved guidelines. The Company seeks to reduce the vulnerability of its operations to changes in interest rates, and actions in this regard are taken under the guidance of the Asset/Liability Committee (the “ALCO”). The ALCO generally reviews the Company’s liquidity, cash flow needs, maturities of investments, deposits and borrowings, and current market conditions and interest rates.
The Company currently utilizes net interest income simulation and economic value of portfolio equity (“EVPE”) models to measure the potential impact to the Company of future changes in interest rates. As of June 30, 2009 and 2008 the results of the models were within guidelines prescribed by the Company’s Board of Directors. If model results were to fall outside prescribed ranges, action would be required by the ALCO.
The net interest income simulation model attempts to measure the change in net interest income over the next one-year period assuming certain changes in the general level of interest rates. In our model, which was run as of June 30, 2009, we estimated that a gradual (often referred to as “ramped”) 200 basis-point increase in the general level of interest rates will increase our net interest income by 1.6%, while a ramped 200 basis-point decrease in interest rates will decrease net interest income by 1.3%. As of June 30, 2008, our model predicted that a 200 basis point gradual increase in general interest rates would decrease net interest income by 1.6%, while a 200 basis point decrease would increase net interest income by 1.3%.
An EVPE analysis is also used to dynamically model the present value of asset and liability cash flows with rate shocks of up and down 200 basis points. The economic value of equity is likely to be different as interest rates change. The Company’s variance in EVPE as a percentage of assets as of June 30, 2009, was -1.31% with a rate shock of up 200 basis points, and +0.19% with a rate shock of down 200 basis points. At June 30, 2008, the variances were -2.53% assuming an up 200 basis points rate shock and +0.67% assuming a down 200 basis points rate shock.
LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT AND CAPITAL RATIOS
At June 30, 2009, the amount of liquid assets remained at a level management deemed adequate to ensure that contractual liabilities, depositors’ withdrawal requirements, and other operational and customer credit needs could be satisfied.
At June 30, 2009, liquid assets (cash and due from banks, interest bearing deposits at other banks, federal funds sold, and investment securities available for sale) were approximately $67.1 million, which represents 21.4% of total assets and 24.6% of total deposits and borrowings.
The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and has the ability to borrow a total of $78.2 million (subject to available qualified collateral, with current borrowings of $11.0 million outstanding at June 30, 2009). In addition, during April 2009, the Bank established a credit facility (with an approximate borrowing capacity based on pledged collateral as of June 30, 2009 of $11.1 million) with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for direct discount window borrowings. In addition, the Bank has in place additional borrowing capacity of $19.5 million through correspondent banks. At June 30, 2009 outstanding commitments for the Bank to extend credit were $92.9 million. Management believes that our combined aggregate liquidity position is sufficient to meet the funding requirements of loan demand and deposit maturities and withdrawals over the next twelve months.
Total stockholders’ equity increased slightly to $37.6 million at June 30, 2009 from $37.5 million at December 31, 2008. The Company issued to the U.S. Treasury pursuant to the Capital Purchase Program 7,414 shares of preferred stock and 163,085 warrants to purchase common stock on January 16, 2009 and received $7.4 million in proceeds, net of issuance costs. The Company redeemed, on May 20, 2009, all 7,414 shares of preferred stock for $7.4 million and, on June 24, 2009, repurchased all 163,085 warrants for $275 thousand. Additional activity in stockholders’ equity for the first six months of 2009 consisted of net income of $950 thousand and other comprehensive income, consisting of unrealized after-tax gains on securities available for sale, of $89 thousand, partially offset by cash dividends of $645 thousand.
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At June 30, 2009 the Bank exceeded each of the regulatory capital requirements applicable to it. The table below presents the capital ratios at June 30, 2009, for the Bank, as well as the minimum regulatory requirements. The Company, although not subject to explicit capital ratio requirements by its regulators, had a tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio of 12.0% at June 30, 2009.
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Leverage Capital | | $ | 30,567 | | | 9.71 | % | $ | 12,588 | | | 4.00% | |
Tier 1 – Risk Based | | $ | 30,567 | | | 12.23 | % | $ | 9,998 | | | 4.00% | |
Total Risk - Based | | $ | 33,341 | | | 13.34 | % | $ | 19,772 | | | 8.00% | |
ITEM 3- QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable
ITEM 4 (T) – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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| (a) | Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures |
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| | The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of the end of the period reported on in this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company’s periodic SEC filings. |
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| (b) | Changes in internal controls. |
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| | There has been no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. |
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Part II Other Information
The Company and the Bank are periodically involved in various legal proceedings as a normal incident to their businesses. In the opinion of management, no material loss is expected from any such pending lawsuit.
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
(a) and (b) - none
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| (c) | In February of 2007, the Registrant’s Board of Directors approved a repurchase program pursuant to which the registrant may repurchase up to 250,000 shares of its outstanding common stock. In October 2007 the Board increased this program by another 250,000 shares. No shares were repurchased during the second quarter of 2009: |
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Period | | Total Number of Shares Purchased | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | |
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April 1 – April 30 | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | | 207,597 | |
May 1 – May 31 | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | | 207,597 | |
June 1 – June 30 | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | | 207,597 | |
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Total | | | — | | $ | — | | | | | — | | 207,597 | |
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Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
Not applicable
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Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
On April 22, 2009, the Registrant held its annual meeting of shareholders. Shareholders were asked to elect members of the Company’s Board of Directors whose terms expired. The results were as follows:
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Stewart E. McClure, Jr. | | | 4,604,220 | | | 27,189 | |
Desmond V. Lloyd | | | 4,295,992 | | | 335,417 | |
William F. Keefe | | | 4,585,973 | | | 45,436 | |
Jefferson W. Kirby | | | 4,591,487 | | | 39,922 | |
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Item 5. | Other Information |
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Item 6. | Exhibits |
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| | Exhibit 31.1 – Certification of Stewart E. McClure, Jr. pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a) |
| | Exhibit 31.2 – Certification of William S. Burns pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a) |
| | Exhibit 32 - Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | SOMERSET HILLS BANCORP |
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Date: August 12, 2009 | | By:/s/ William S. Burns |
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| | William S. Burns |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
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