UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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ý | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 |
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o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO |
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-51949
VALLEY COMMERCE BANCORP
(Name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
California | 46-1981399 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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701 W. Main Street Visalia, California 93291 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(559) 622-9000 (Issuer’s telephone number) |
Indicated by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes ý No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer | o | Accelerated Filer | o |
Non-Accelerated Filer | o | Smaller Reporting Company | x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s Common Stock was 2,631,480 as of May 10, 2011.
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Forward-Looking Information
Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q including, but not limited to, those described in Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others: (1) significant increases in competitive pressure in the banking and financial services industries; (2) changes in the interest rate environment, which could reduce anticipated or actual margins; (3) changes in the regulatory environment; (4) general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally and especially in the Company’s primary service area failing to improve or continuing to deteriorate and resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and increases in the provision for loan loss; (5) operational risks, including data processing systems failures or fraud; (6) changes in business conditions and inflation; (7) changes in technology; (8) changes in monetary and tax policies; and (9) changes in the securities markets; (10) civil disturbances or terrorist threats or acts, or apprehension about the possible future occurrences or acts of this type; (11) outbreak or escalation of hostilities in which the United States is involved, any declaration of war by the U.S. Congress or any other national or international calamity, crisis or emergency; (12) changes in laws and regulations; (13) new or recently issued accounting pronouncements; (14) government policies, regulations, and their enforcement (including Bank Secrecy Act-related matters, taxing statutes and regulations; (15) restrictions on dividends that our subsidiaries are allowed to pay to us; (16) the ability to satisfy requirements related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other regulation on internal control; and (17) management’s ability to manage these and other risks. Therefore, the information set forth in such forward-looking statements should be carefully considered when evaluating the business prospects of the Company.
When the Company uses in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “commit,” “believe” and similar expressions, the Company intends to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are not guarantees of performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, expected, projected, intended, committed or believed. The future results and shareholder values of the Company may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Many of the factors that will determine these results and values are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
PART 1 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
VALLEY COMMERCE BANCORP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(UNAUDITED)
| | March 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
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Assets | | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | $ | 41,741,484 | | | $ | 32,667,967 | |
Available-for-sale investment securities, at fair value (Notes 3 and 13) | | | 57,593,000 | | | | 50,823,000 | |
Loans, less allowance for loan and lease losses of $6,930,851 at March 31, 2011 and $6,698,952 at December 31, 2010 (Notes 4, 5 and 13) | | | 221,872,154 | | | | 234,304,310 | |
Bank premises and equipment, net (Note 6) | | | 8,420,036 | | | | 8,510,688 | |
Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance | | | 6,693,126 | | | | 6,627,060 | |
Accrued interest receivable and other assets | | | 8,135,790 | | | | 8,487,803 | |
Total assets | | $ | 344,455,590 | | | $ | 341,420,828 | |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing | | $ | 88,266,305 | | | $ | 91,202,570 | |
Interest-bearing | | | 208,405,307 | | | | 203,075,230 | |
Total deposits | | | 296,671,612 | | | | 294,277,800 | |
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities | | | 2,839,876 | | | | 2,738,686 | |
FHLB term borrowing | | | 2,509,626 | | | | 2,561,650 | |
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures | | | 3,093,000 | | | | 3,093,000 | |
Total liabilities | | | 305,114,114 | | | | 302,671,136 | |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) | | | | | | | | |
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Shareholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Serial preferred stock - no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding – 7,700 shares class B and 385 shares class C at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (Note 12) | | | 7,841,050 | | | | 7,821,800 | |
Common stock - no par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding – 2,631,480 shares at March 31, 2011 and 2,630,480 shares at December 31, 2010 | | | 26,212,864 | | | | 26,137,158 | |
Retained earnings | | | 5,336,130 | | | | 4,831,883 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes (Notes 3 and 10) | | | (48,568 | ) | | | (41,149 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 39,341,476 | | | | 38,749,692 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 344,455,590 | | | $ | 341,420,828 | |
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
VALLEY COMMERCE BANCORP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Interest Income: | | | | | | |
Interest and fees on loans | | $ | 3,511,752 | | | $ | 3,617,825 | |
Interest on investment securities: | | | | | | | | |
Taxable | | | 207,462 | | | | 182,836 | |
Exempt from Federal income taxes | | | 153,141 | | | | 156,446 | |
Interest on deposits in banks | | | 20,299 | | | | 14,340 | |
Total interest income | | | 3,892,654 | | | | 3,971,447 | |
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Interest Expense: | | | | | | | | |
Interest on deposits | | | 397,568 | | | | 661,632 | |
Interest on term borrowings | | | 31,793 | | | | 46,279 | |
Interest on junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures | | | 27,853 | | | | 27,480 | |
Total interest expense | | | 457,214 | | | | 735,391 | |
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Net interest income before provision for loan losses | | | 3,435,440 | | | | 3,236,056 | |
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Provision for loan losses | | | 225,000 | | | | 600,000 | |
Net interest income after provision for loan losses | | | 3,210,440 | | | | 2,636,056 | |
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Non-Interest Income: | | | | | | | | |
Service charges | | | 169,095 | | | | 184,901 | |
Gain on sale of available-for-sale investment securities | | | 13,620 | | | | - | |
Mortgage loan brokerage fees | | | 21,783 | | | | 5,997 | |
Earnings on cash surrender value of life insurance policies | | | 72,451 | | | | 67,507 | |
Other | | | 49,830 | | | | 38,036 | |
Total non-interest income | | | 326,779 | | | | 296,441 | |
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Non-Interest Expense: | | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | | 1,450,155 | | | | 1,403,901 | |
Occupancy and equipment | | | 321,463 | | | | 339,610 | |
Other | | | 803,891 | | | | 882,471 | |
Total non-interest expense | | | 2,575,509 | | | | 2,625,982 | |
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Income before provision for income taxes | | | 961,710 | | | | 306,515 | |
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Provision for income taxes | | | 336,746 | | | | 56,000 | |
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Net income | | $ | 624,964 | | | $ | 250,515 | |
Dividends accrued and discount accreted on preferred shares (Note 12) | | | (101,467 | ) | | | (103,749 | ) |
Net income available to common shareholders | | $ | 523,497 | | | $ | 146,766 | |
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Basic earnings per share (Notes 9) | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.06 | |
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Diluted earnings per share (Notes 9) | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.06 | |
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
VALLEY COMMERCE BANCORP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 624,964 | | | $ | 250,515 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Provision for loan and lease losses | | | 225,000 | | | | 600,000 | |
Decrease in deferred loan origination fees, net | | | (51,408 | ) | | | (20,300 | ) |
Depreciation | | | 135,534 | | | | 118,396 | |
Gain on sale of available-for-sale investment securities | | | (13,620 | ) | | | - | |
Loss on disposition of premises and equipment | | | - | | | | 5,544 | |
Amortization of premiums on investment securities, net | | | 98,276 | | | | 71,865 | |
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance | | | (66,066 | ) | | | (62,377 | ) |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 75,707 | | | | 14,056 | |
Provision for deferred income taxes | | | (469,558 | ) | | | - | |
Decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets | | | 826,759 | | | | 94,693 | |
Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities | | | 101,190 | | | | 138,518 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 1,486,778 | | | | 1,210,910 | |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale investment securities | | | 943,500 | | | | - | |
Purchases of available-for-sale investment securities | | | (9,230,699 | ) | | | - | |
Proceeds from principal repayments from available-for-sale mortgage-backed securities | | | 1,419,936 | | | | 1,518,302 | |
Net decrease (increase) in loans | | | 12,258,565 | | | | (874,606 | ) |
Purchase of premises and equipment | | | (44,883 | ) | | | (734,766 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | | | 5,346,419 | | | | (91,070 | ) |
Continued on next page.
VALLEY COMMERCE BANCORP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(Continued)
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | | | | | | |
Net (decrease) increase in noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing deposits | | $ | (1,092,800 | ) | | $ | 851,139 | |
Net increase in time deposits | | | 3,486,611 | | | | 3,202,227 | |
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock | | | (101,467 | ) | | | (103,749 | ) |
Principal payments on long-term debt | | | (52,024 | ) | | | (57,316 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 2,240,320 | | | | 3,892,301 | |
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | 9,073,517 | | | | 5,012,141 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year | | | 32,667,967 | | | | 39,077,786 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 41,741,484 | | | $ | 44,089,927 | |
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for: | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | $ | 470,259 | | | $ | 745,232 | |
Income taxes | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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Non-Cash Investing Activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities | | $ | (12,607 | ) | | $ | (166,167 | ) |
Non-cash Financing Activities: | | | | | | | | |
Accrued dividends on preferred stock | | $ | 101,467 | | | $ | 103,749 | |
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
VALLEY COMMERCE BANCORP
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
On February 2, 2002, Valley Commerce Bancorp (the "Company") was incorporated as a bank holding company for the purpose of acquiring Valley Business Bank (the "Bank"), in a one bank holding company reorganization intended to provide the Company and the Bank greater flexibility to expand and diversify. The reorganization was completed on November 21, 2002, subsequent to which the Bank continued its operations as previously conducted, but as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
The Bank commenced operations in 1996 under the name Bank of Visalia and changed its name during 2005 to Valley Business Bank. The Bank operates branches in Visalia, Fresno, Woodlake and Tipton, and Tulare. The Bank's primary source of revenue is generated from providing loans to customers who are predominately small and middle market businesses and individuals residing in the surrounding areas. The Bank's deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to applicable legal limits. The Bank’s participation in the FDIC Transaction Account Guarantee Program expired on December 31, 2010. The Dodd-Frank Act extends unlimited deposit insurance to non-interest bearing transaction accounts through December 31, 2012. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, Negotiable Order of Withdrawal (“NOW”) accounts not paying more than 0.25% interest per annum are not included in the definition of non-interest bearing transaction accounts. These accounts and any other interest-bearing accounts will be insured based on the depositor’s ownership capacity, but not to exceed $250,000.
The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Valley Commerce Bancorp and subsidiary have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Valley Commerce Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary Valley Business Bank (collectively, the “Company”). Valley Commerce Trust I, a wholly-owned subsidiary formed for the exclusive purpose of issuing trust preferred securities, is not consolidated into the Company's consolidated financial statements and, accordingly, is accounted for under the equity method. The Company’s investment in the Trust is included in accrued interest receivable and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial position at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the results of its operations and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, have been included therein. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted, however, the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.
The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
Management has determined that because all of the commercial banking products and services offered by the Company are available in each branch of the Bank, all branches are located within the same economic environment and management does not allocate resources based on the performance of different lending or transaction activities, it is appropriate to aggregate the Bank branches and report them as a single operating segment. No single customer accounts for more than 10% of the revenues of the Company or the Bank.
3. | AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES |
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale investment securities at the dates indicated consisted of the following:
| | March 31, 2011 | |
| | Amortized Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Gains | | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | | Estimated Fair Value | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury securities | | $ | 2,915,316 | | | $ | - | | | $ | (70,316 | ) | | $ | 2,845,000 | |
U.S. Government agencies | | | 10,584,224 | | | | 68,944 | | | | (82,168 | ) | | | 10,571,000 | |
Mortgage-backed securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government agencies | | | 14,937,812 | | | | 248,302 | | | | (77,114 | ) | | | 15,109,000 | |
Small Business Administration | | | 13,715,502 | | | | 201,498 | | | | - | | | | 13,917,000 | |
Municipal securities | | | 15,522,675 | | | | 65,464 | | | | (437,139 | ) | | | 15,151,000 | |
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| | $ | 57,675,529 | | | $ | 584,208 | | | $ | (666,737 | ) | | $ | 57,593,000 | |
Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale investment securities totaling $82,529 were recorded, net of $33,961 in tax benefits, as accumulated other comprehensive loss within shareholders' equity at March 31, 2011. Proceeds and gross realized gains from the sale of available-for-sale investment securities for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 totaled $943,500 and $13,620, respectively.
| | December 31, 2010 | |
| | Amortized Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Gains | | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | | Estimated Fair Value | |
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Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury securities | | $ | 3,841,257 | | | $ | 14,597 | | | $ | (55,854 | ) | | $ | 3,800,000 | |
U.S. Government agencies | | | 5,538,062 | | | | 56,069 | | | | (61,131 | ) | | | 5,533,000 | |
Mortgage-backed securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government agencies | | | 12,576,534 | | | | 260,768 | | | | (67,302 | ) | | | 12,770,000 | |
Small Business Administration | | | 14,387,246 | | | | 201,758 | | | | (12,004 | ) | | | 14,577,000 | |
Municipal securities | | | 14,549,823 | | | | 22,643 | | | | (429,466 | ) | | | 14,143,000 | |
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| | $ | 50,892,922 | | | $ | 555,835 | | | $ | (625,757 | ) | | $ | 50,823,000 | |
Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale investment securities totaling $69,922 were recorded, net of $28,773 in tax benefits, as accumulated other comprehensive loss within shareholders' equity at December 31, 2010.
There were no sales of available-for-sale investment securities in the three months ended March 31, 2010.
3. | AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Continued) |
Investment securities with unrealized losses at March 31, 2011 are summarized and classified according to the duration of the loss period as follows:
| | Less than 12 Months | | | 12 Months or More | | | Total | |
| | Fair Value | | | Unrealized Losses | | | Fair Value | | | Unrealized Losses | | | Fair Value | | | Unrealized Losses | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasuries | | $ | 2,845,000 | | �� | $ | (70,316 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,845,000 | | | $ | (70,316 | ) |
U.S. Agencies | | | 7,110,000 | | | | (82,168 | ) | | | | | | | - | | | | 7,110,000 | | | | (82,168 | ) |
Mortgage-backed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agency | | | 4,819,000 | | | | (77,114 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,819,000 | | | | (77,114 | ) |
Municipal securities | | | 7,600,000 | | | | (189,462 | ) | | | 2,189,000 | | | | (247,677 | ) | | | 9,789,000 | | | | (437,139 | ) |
| | $ | 22,374,000 | | | $ | (419,060 | ) | | $ | 2,189,000 | | | $ | (247,677 | ) | | $ | 24,563,000 | | | $ | (666,737 | ) |
Investment securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2010 are summarized and classified according to the duration of the loss period as follows:
| | Less than 12 Months | | | 12 Months or More | | | Total | |
| | Fair Value | | | Unrealized Losses | | | Fair Value | | | Unrealized Losses | | | Fair Value | | | Unrealized Losses | |
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Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasuries | | $ | 2,857,000 | | | $ | (55,854 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,857,000 | | | $ | (55,854 | ) |
U.S. Agencies | | | 2,079,000 | | | | (61,131 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,079,000 | | | | (61,131 | ) |
Mortgage-backed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agency MBS | | | 5,007,000 | | | | (67,302 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,007,000 | | | | (67,302 | ) |
Agency SBA | | | 1,936,000 | | | | (10,413 | ) | | | 821,000 | | | | (1,591 | ) | | | 2,757,000 | | | | (12,004 | ) |
Municipal securities | | | 8,712,000 | | | | (172,566 | ) | | | 2,174,000 | | | | ( 256,900 | ) | | | 10,886,000 | | | | (429,466 | ) |
| | $ | 20,591,000 | | | $ | (367,266 | ) | | $ | 3,995,000 | | | $ | (258,491 | ) | | $ | 23,586,000 | | | $ | (625,757 | ) |
U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies
At March 31, 2011, the Company held 14 U.S. Treasury and government agency securities which 11 were in a loss position for less than twelve months. Management believes the unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in U.S. Treasury and government agency securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual term of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized costs of the investment. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality; and because the Company has the ability and intent to hold those investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March, 31, 2011.
Mortgage-backed Obligations
At March 31, 2011, the Company held 45 mortgage-backed obligations of which 5 were in a loss position for less than twelve months and none were in a loss position for twelve months or more. Management believes the unrealized losses on the Company's investments in mortgage obligations were caused primarily by limited market liquidity and perceived credit risk on the part of investors. The contractual cash flows of these investments are guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. government. Accordingly, it is expected that the securities will not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the Company's investment. Because the Company has the ability and intent to hold those investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2011.
3. | AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Continued) |
Municipal Securities
At March 31, 2011, the Company held 47 obligations of states and political subdivision securities of which 22 were in a loss position for less than twelve months and 8 were in a loss position and had been in a loss position for twelve months or more. Management believes the unrealized losses on the Company's investments in obligations of states and political subdivision securities were due to the continued dislocation of the securities market. All of these securities have continued to pay as scheduled despite their impairment due to current market conditions. Specifically, there has been no observable deterioration in the credit rating or financial performance of the underlying municipality. In addition, the Company has the ability and intent to hold those investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity. Therefore, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2011.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at March 31, 2011 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
| | Amortized Cost | | | Estimated Fair Value | |
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Within one year | | $ | 1,024,694 | | | $ | 1,034,000 | |
After one year through five years | | | 7,285,382 | | | | 7,230,000 | |
After five years through ten years | | | 6,109,883 | | | | 5,974,000 | |
After ten years | | | 14,602,256 | | | | 14,329,000 | |
| | | 29,022,215 | | | | 28,567,000 | |
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Investment securities not due at a single | | | | | | | | |
maturity date: | | | 28,653,314 | | | | 29,026,000 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | $ | 57,675,529 | | | $ | 57,593,000 | |
At March 31, 2011, $41,085,000 of investment securities was pledged to secure either public deposits or borrowing arrangements. At December 31, 2010, $41,476,000 of investment securities was pledged to secure either public deposits or borrowing arrangements.
Outstanding loans are summarized below:
| | March 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
Commercial | | $ | 41,636,258 | | | $ | 46,293,872 | |
Real estate – mortgage | | | 161,403,153 | | | | 165,202,316 | |
Real estate – construction | | | 19,837,702 | | | | 23,437,082 | |
Agricultural | | | 3,861,030 | | | | 4,303,655 | |
Consumer and other | | | 2,399,883 | | | | 2,152,766 | |
| | | 229,138,026 | | | | 241,389,691 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Deferred loan fees, net | | | (335,021 | ) | | | (386,429 | ) |
Allowance for loan and lease losses | | | (6,930,851 | ) | | | (6,698,952 | ) |
| | $ | 221,872,154 | | | $ | 234,304,310 | |
5. | ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES |
Changes in the allowance for loan and lease losses were as follows:
| | March 31, 2011 | | | March 31, 2010 | |
Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 6,698,952 | | | $ | 6,231,065 | |
Provision charged to operations | | | 225,000 | | | | 600,000 | |
Losses charged to allowance | | | - | | | | (12,355 | ) |
Recoveries | | | 6,899 | | | | 3,640 | |
Balance, end of period | | $ | 6,930,851 | | | $ | 6,822,350 | |
The following tables shows the allocation of the allowance for loan and lease losses at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 by portfolio segment and by impairment methodology:
As of and for the period ended March 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial | | | | | | | | | | | | Agricultural | | | Unallocated | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 2,641,107 | | | $ | 608,792 | | | $ | 3,327,863 | | | $ | 40,409 | | | $ | 80,781 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 6,698,952 | |
Losses charged to the allowance | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Recoveries on loans and leases | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
previously charged-off | | | 6,899 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 6,899 | |
Provision charged to operations | | | 125,467 | | | | 89,277 | | | | 13,213 | | | | 4,911 | | | | (7,868 | ) | | | | | | | 225,000 | |
Balance, end of period | | $ | 2,773,473 | | | $ | 698,069 | | | $ | 3,341,076 | | | $ | 45,320 | | | $ | 72,913 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 6,930,851 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Individually evaluated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
for impairment | | $ | 1,191,834 | | | $ | 488,488 | | | $ | 323,451 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,003,773 | |
Collectively evaluated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
for impairment | | | 1,581,639 | | | | 209,581 | | | | 3,017,625 | | | | 45,320 | | | | 72,913 | | | | - | | | | 4,927,078 | |
Total | | $ | 2,773,473 | | | $ | 698,069 | | | $ | 3,341,076 | | | $ | 45,320 | | | $ | 72,913 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 6,930,851 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Individually evaluated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
for impairment | | $ | 2,404,831 | | | $ | 6,541,640 | | | $ | 2,932,310 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 11,878,781 | |
Collectively evaluated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For impairment | | | 39,231,427 | | | | 154,861,513 | | | | 16,905,392 | | | | 2,399,883 | | | | 3,861,030 | | | | - | | | | 217,259,245 | |
Total | | $ | 41,636,258 | | | $ | 161,403,153 | | | $ | 19,837,702 | | | $ | 2,399,883 | | | $ | 3,861,030 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 229,138,026 | |
5. | ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES (continued) |
As of December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Commercial | | | | | | | | | | | | Agricultural | | | Unallocated | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for Credit Losses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ending balance allocated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
to portfolio segments | | $ | 2,641,107 | | | $ | 608,792 | | | $ | 3,327,863 | | | $ | 40,409 | | | $ | 80,782 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 6,698,952 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ending balance: individually | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
evaluated for impairment | | $ | 1,430,562 | | | $ | 92,658 | | | $ | 260,283 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,783,503 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ending balance: collectively | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
evaluated for impairment | | $ | 1,210,545 | | | $ | 516,134 | | | $ | 3,067,580 | | | $ | 40,409 | | | $ | 80,782 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,915,449 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ending balance | | $ | 46,293,872 | | | $ | 165,202,316 | | | $ | 23,437,082 | | | $ | 2,152,766 | | | $ | 4,303,655 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 241,389,691 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ending balance: individually | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
evaluated for impairment | | $ | 3,112,068 | | | $ | 1,776,842 | | | $ | 6,595,040 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 11,483,950 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ending balance: collectively | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
evaluated for impairment | | $ | 43,181,804 | | | $ | 163,425,474 | | | $ | 16,842,042 | | | $ | 2,152,766 | | | $ | 4,303,655 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 229,905,741 | |
5. | ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES (continued) |
Credit Quality Indicators
The Company assigns a risk rating to all loans except pools of homogeneous loans and periodically performs detailed reviews of all such loans over a certain threshold to identify credit risks and to assess the overall collectability of the portfolio. These risk ratings are also subject to examination by independent specialists engaged by the Company and the Company's regulators. During these internal reviews, management monitors and analyzes the financial condition of borrowers and guarantors, trends in the industries in which borrowers operate and the fair values of collateral securing these loans. These credit quality indicators are used to assign a risk rating to each individual loan. The risk ratings are grouped into five major categories as follows: Pass, Watch, Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful.
The following table shows the loan portfolio allocated by management's internal risk ratings at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
| | Commercial Credit Exposure Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade | |
As of March 31, 2011 | | Commercial | | | Real Estate - Mortgage | | | Real Estate - Construction | | | Consumer and Other | | | Agriculture | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pass | | $ | 28,139,838 | | | $ | 128,611,309 | | | $ | 4,089,151 | | | $ | 2,363,492 | | | $ | 3,680,919 | | | $ | 166,884,709 | |
Watch | | | 1,331,899 | | | | 7,194,713 | | | | 9,858,906 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 18,385,518 | |
Special Mention | | | 7,329,342 | | | | 8,057,687 | | | | 1,343,667 | | | | - | | | | 180,111 | | | | 16,910,807 | |
Substandard | | | 4,835,179 | | | | 17,539,444 | | | | 4,545,978 | | | | 36,391 | | | | - | | | | 26,956,992 | |
Doubtful | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 41,636,258 | | | $ | 161,403,153 | | | $ | 19,837,702 | | | $ | 2,399,883 | | | $ | 3,861,030 | | | $ | 229,138,026 | |
| | Commercial Credit Exposure Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade | |
As of December 31, 2010 | | Commercial | | | Real Estate - Mortgage | | | Real Estate - Construction | | | Consumer and Other | | | Agriculture | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pass | | $ | 31,512,542 | | | $ | 132,778,115 | | | $ | 7,246,462 | | | $ | 1,967,364 | | | $ | 4,116,617 | | | $ | 177,621,100 | |
Watch | | | 3,908,958 | | | | 6,672,747 | | | | 7,052,354 | | | | 148,659 | | | | 187,038 | | | | 17,969,756 | |
Special Mention | | | 5,240,543 | | | | 8,589,322 | | | | 1,439,667 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 15,269,532 | |
Substandard | | | 5,631,829 | | | | 17,162,132 | | | | 7,698,599 | | | | 36,743 | | | | - | | | | 30,529,303 | |
Doubtful | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 46,293,872 | | | $ | 165,202,316 | | | $ | 23,437,082 | | | $ | 2,152,766 | | | $ | 4,303,655 | | | $ | 241,389,691 | |
5. | ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES (continued) |
The following tables show an aging analysis of the loan portfolio at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
| | 30-89 Days Past Due | | | 90 Days and Still Accruing | | | Nonaccrual | | | Total Past Due | | | Current | | | Total | |
As of March 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial and industrial | | $ | 1,196,2877 | | | $ | - | | | $ | | | | $ | 1,196,287 | | | $ | 19,288,490 | | | $ | 20,484,777 | |
Commercial lines | | | - | | | | - | | | | 795 | | | | 795 | | | | 19,907,280 | | | | 19,908,075 | |
Commercial guaranteed | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,243,406 | | | | 1,243,406 | |
Agricultural: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agricultural | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,233,927 | | | | 3,233,927 | |
Agricultural Capital assets | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 627,103 | | | | 627,103 | |
Real Estate-Construction: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Construction | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,060,714 | | | | 2,060,714 | | | | 10,582,296 | | | | 12,643,010 | |
Construction 1-4 family | | | 233,148 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 233,148 | | | | 2,705,852 | | | | 2,939,000 | |
Construction loan others | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,255,692 | | | | 4,255,692 | |
Real Estate-Mortgage: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage 1-4 family | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11,572,559 | | | | 11,572,559 | |
Real Estate | | | 2,043,417 | | | | - | | | | 5,123,599 | | | | 7,167,016 | | | | 137,801,077 | | | | 144,968,093 | |
Real Estate - Ag | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,606,656 | | | | 1,606,656 | |
Home Equity loans | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,255,845 | | | | 3,255,845 | |
Consumer: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Auto | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 121,373 | | | | 121,373 | |
Consumer | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 445,287 | | | | 445,287 | |
Other | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,833,223 | | | | 1,833,223 | |
Total | | $ | 3,472,852 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 7,185,108 | | | $ | 10,657,960 | | | $ | 218,480,066 | | | $ | 229,138,026 | |
| | 30-89 Days Past Due | | | 90 Days and Still Accruing | | | Nonaccrual | | | Total Past Due | | | Current | | | Total | |
As of December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial and industrial | | $ | 51,135 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 51,135 | | | $ | 22,283,620 | | | $ | 22,334,755 | |
Commercial lines | | | - | | | | - | | | | 747,054 | | | | 747,054 | | | | 21,806,591 | | | | 22,553,645 | |
Commercial guaranteed | | | 556 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 556 | | | | 1,404,916 | | | | 1,405,472 | |
Agricultural: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agricultural | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,630,210 | | | | 3,630,210 | |
Agricultural Capital assets | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 673,445 | | | | 673,445 | |
Real Estate-Construction: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | |
Construction | | | - | | | | - | | | | 905,246 | | | | 905,246 | | | | 13,298,945 | | | | 14,204,191 | |
Construction 1-4 family | | | 197,544 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 197,544 | | | | 3,441,631 | | | | 3,639,175 | |
Construction loan others | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,593,716 | | | | 5,593,716 | |
Real Estate-Mortgage: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage 1-4 family | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 12,792,286 | | | | 12,792,286 | |
Real Estate | | | 4,924 | | | | - | | | | 5,170,238 | | | | 5,175,162 | | | | 141,864,623 | | | | 147,039,785 | |
Real Estate - Ag | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,726,232 | | | | 1,726,232 | |
Home Equity loans | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,644,013 | | | | 3,644,013 | |
Consumer: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Auto | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 160,201 | | | | 160,201 | |
Consumer | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 446,960 | | | | 446,960 | |
Other | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,545,605 | | | | 1,545,605 | |
Total | | $ | 254,159 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 6,822,538 | | | $ | 7,076,697 | | | $ | 234,312,994 | | | $ | 241,389,691 | |
5. | ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES (continued) |
The following tables show information related to impaired loans for the period ended March 31, 2011 and for the year ended December 31, 2010:
| | Recorded Investment | | | Unpaid Principal Balance | | | Related Allowance | | | Average Recorded Investment | | | Interest Income Recognized | |
As of March 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
With no related allowance recorded: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial | | $ | 40,118 | | | $ | 40,118 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 41,585 | | | $ | 491 | |
Real estate - construction | | | 1,930,404 | | | | 3,023,508 | | | | - | | | | 3,024,157 | | | | 25,643 | |
Real estate - mortgage | | | 5,529,804 | | | | 6,559,417 | | | | - | | | | 6,569,979 | | | | 2,482 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
With an allowance recorded: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial | | $ | 2,364,713 | | | $ | 2,464,418 | | | $ | 1,191,834 | | | $ | 2,943,824 | | | $ | 44,468 | |
Real estate – construction | | | 1,001,906 | | | | 1,049,470 | | | | 323,451 | | | | 1,050,201 | | | | 3,917 | |
Real estate – mortgage | | | 1,011,836 | | | | 1,011,836 | | | | 488,488 | | | | 1,013,385 | | | | 16,168 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial | | $ | 2,404,831 | | | $ | 2,504,536 | | | $ | 1,191,834 | | | $ | 2,985,409 | | | $ | 44,959 | |
Real estate – construction | | | 2,932,310 | | | | 4,072,978 | | | | 323,451 | | | | 4,074,358 | | | | 29,530 | |
Real estate – mortgage | | | 6,541,640 | | | | 7,571,253 | | | | 488,488 | | | | 7,583,364 | | | | 18,650 | |
| | Recorded Investment | | | Unpaid Principal Balance | | | Related Allowance | | | Average Recorded Investment | | | Interest Income Recognized | |
As of December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
With no related allowance recorded: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial | | $ | 790,042 | | | $ | 884,488 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 981,444 | | | $ | 3,111 | |
Real estate - construction | | | 764,604 | | | | 1,854,589 | | | | - | | | | 1,857,234 | | | | 103,874 | |
Real estate - mortgage | | | 4,219,223 | | | | 5,182,771 | | | | - | | | | 5,226,383 | | | | 119,642 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
With an allowance recorded: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial | | $ | 2,322,025 | | | $ | 2,322,025 | | | $ | 1,013,683 | | | $ | 2,394,814 | | | $ | 139,083 | |
Real estate – construction | | | 1,012,238 | | | | 1,050,946 | | | | 260,283 | | | | 1,077,766 | | | | 24,756 | |
Real estate – mortgage | | | 2,375,818 | | | | 2,411,734 | | | | 509,537 | | | | 2,428,367 | | | | 88,045 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial | | $ | 3,112,067 | | | $ | 3,206,513 | | | $ | 1,013,683 | | | $ | 3,376,258 | | | $ | 142,194 | |
Real estate – construction | | | 1,776,842 | | | | 2,905,535 | | | | 260,283 | | | | 2,935,000 | | | | 128,630 | |
Real estate – mortgage | | | 6,595,041 | | | | 7,594,505 | | | | 509,537 | | | | 7,654,750 | | | | 207,687 | |
The Company does not have commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers with loans whose terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings.
The Bank had eight loans totaling $5,736,843 considered to be troubled debt restructures at March 31, 2011 and eight loans totaling $5,755,761 considered to be troubled debt restructures at December 31, 2010.
Foregone interest on nonaccrual loans totaled $233,000, and $159,000 for the periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $1,153,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010. There were no accruing loans past due 90 days or more at March 31, 2011 or December 31, 2010.
6. | BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT |
Premises and equipment consisted of the following:
| | March 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
Furniture and equipment | | $ | 2,715,427 | | | $ | 2,646,895 | |
Premises | | | 6,555,730 | | | | 6,581,465 | |
Leasehold improvements | | | 207,342 | | | | 207,342 | |
Land | | | 1,461,379 | | | | 1,461,379 | |
| | | 10,939,878 | | | | 10,897,081 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | (2,519,842 | ) | | | (2,386,393 | ) |
| | $ | 8,420,036 | | | $ | 8,510,688 | |
7. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
The Company is party to claims and legal proceeding arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or result of operations of the Company taken as a whole.
In the normal course of business, the Company has various outstanding commitments to extend credit which are not reflected in the financial statements, including loan commitments of $36.6 million and $29.8 million and letters of credit of $375,000 and $275,000 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
At March 31, 2011, consumer loan commitments, which are generally unsecured, represent approximately 15% of total commitments. Agricultural loan commitments represent approximately 7% of total commitments and are generally secured by crops and/or real estate. Commercial loan commitments represent approximately 64% of total commitments and are generally secured by various assets of the borrower. Real estate loan commitments represent the remaining 14% of total commitments and are generally secured by property with a loan-to-value not to exceed 80%. In addition, the majority of the Bank’s commitments have variable interest rates. Total commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each loan commitment and the amount and type of collateral obtained, if any, are evaluated on an individual basis. Collateral held varies, but may include real property, bank deposits, debt or equity securities or business assets.
Stand-by letters of credit are conditional commitments written to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These guarantees are primarily related to the purchases of inventory by commercial customers and are typically short-term in nature. Credit risk is similar to that involved in extending loan commitments to customers and, accordingly, evaluation and collateral requirements similar to those for loan commitments are used. The deferred liability related to the Company’s stand-by letters of credit was not significant at March 31, 2011 or December 31, 2010.
8. | STOCK BASED COMPENSATION |
The Company has two active share based compensation plans; the Valley Commerce Bancorp 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (“Incentive Plan”) for which 96,476 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance to employees and directors under incentive and non-statutory agreements and the Valley Commerce Bancorp Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Option Plan (“Prior Plan”) for which 151,438 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance, however, no further grants may be made under this plan as it expired in February 2007. The Incentive Plan provides for awards of stock options, restricted stock awards, qualified performance-based awards and stock grants. The purpose of the Incentive Plan is to promote the long-term success of the Company and the creation of shareholder value. The Board of Directors believes that the availability of stock options and other forms of stock awards will be a key factor in the ability of the Company to attract and retain qualified individuals.
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2011, the Company awarded 1,000 shares of restricted stock. The restricted stock will vest in two-years from the date of grant.
In addition during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 there were 2,000 incentive stock options and 8,000 non-qualified stock options granted to the Company’s officers and directors, respectively, at a price of $8.20 per option. There were no options granted during the three-month period ended March 31, 2010.
The fair value of each award granted is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Fair value of the grant is based on the weighted-average assumptions show in the table below.
| | Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 | |
Dividend yield | | | N/A | |
Expected option life | | 8.83 years | |
Expected volatility | | | 46.9 | % |
Risk-free interest rate | | | 1.23 | % |
Weighted average | | | | |
Fair value of options granted | | $ | 5.27 | |
The expected life of awards granted represents the period of time that awards are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock and other factors. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period on a straight line accounting basis. Compensation cost related to stock options recognized in operating results was $58,121 and $12,482 for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (excess tax benefits) are classified as cash flow from financing activities in the statement of cash flows. There were no excess tax benefits during the periods ended March 31, 2011 or 2010.
8. | STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (continued) |
The following table summarizes information about stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2011:
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 | |
| | Shares | | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Incentive: | | | | | | | | | | |
Options outstanding at December 31, 2010 | | | 57,766 | | | $ | 10.37 | | | | | |
Options granted | | | 2,000 | | | | 8.20 | | | | | |
Options outstanding at March 31, 2011 | | | 59,766 | | | | 10.30 | | 4.29 years | | | 42,197 | |
Options vested or expected to vest after March 31, 2011 | | | 51,250 | | | | 10.03 | | 4.35 years | | $ | 42,197 | |
Options exercisable at March 31, 2011 | | | 48,084 | | | | 9.48 | | 3.70 years | | $ | 42,197 | |
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Nonstatutory: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options outstanding at December 31, 2010 | | | 63,629 | | | $ | 11.02 | | | | | | |
Options granted | | | 8,000 | | | | 8.20 | | | | | | |
Options outstanding at March 31, 2011 | | | 71,629 | | | | 10.71 | | 4.06 years | | | 22,241 | |
Options vested or expected to vest after March 31, 2011 | | | 70,484 | | | | 10.64 | | 5.91 years | | | 22,241 | |
Options exercisable at March 31, 2011 | | | 69,425 | | | | 10.63 | | 3.97 years | | | 22,241 | |
(1) 57,296 non-statutory and 37,546 incentive options are excluded from intrinsic value from table above because the exercise price is greater than the stock price at March 31, 2011.
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and the quoted price of the Company’s common stock for options that were in-the-money at March 31, 2011. There were no options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. There were 10,000 options vested during the three month period ended March 31, 2011. The total fair value of shares vested during the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $58,121.
Management estimates expected forfeitures and recognizes compensation costs only for those equity awards expected to vest. As of March 31, 2011, there was $62,861 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. The cost is expected to be realized over a weighted average period of .85 years and will be adjusted for subsequent changes in estimated forfeitures.
9. | EARNINGS PER SHARE COMPUTATION |
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing income available to common shareholder by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if outstanding stock options were exercised. Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period plus the dilutive effect of options.
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Net Income: | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 624,964 | | | $ | 250,515 | |
Dividends accrued and discounts | | | | | | | | |
accreted on preferred shares | | | (101,467 | ) | | | (103,749 | ) |
Net income available to common | | | | | | | | |
shareholders | | $ | 523,497 | | | $ | 146,766 | |
Earnings Per Share: | | | | | | | | |
Basic earnings per share | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.06 | |
Diluted earnings per share | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.06 | |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding: | | | | | | | | |
Basic shares | | | 2,630,969 | | | | 2,608,317 | |
Diluted shares | | | 2,637,555 | | | | 2,610,362 | |
| | | | | | | | |
There were 94,842 options excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 and 128,055 excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010, respectively, as they were identified as anti-dilutive.
Comprehensive income includes net income and other comprehensive income (loss). The Company's only source of other comprehensive income (loss) is derived from unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investment securities. The Company's comprehensive income was as follows:
| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, 2011 | | | March 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 624,964 | | | $ | 250,515 | |
Other comprehensive (loss) income: | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale | | | (7,419 | ) | | | 97,790 | |
investment securities, net of tax | | | | | | | | |
Total other comprehensive income | | $ | 617,545 | | | $ | 348,305 | |
The Company files its income taxes on a consolidated basis with its subsidiaries. The allocation of income tax expense represents each entity's proportionate share of the consolidated provision for income taxes.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. On the condensed consolidated balance sheet, net deferred tax assets are included in accrued interest receivable and other assets.
When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of tax expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income. There have been no significant changes to unrecognized tax benefits or accrued interest and penalties for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
On January 30, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with the United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”), pursuant to which the Company issued and sold (i) 7,700 shares of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) and (ii) a warrant to purchase 385 shares of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series C stock, (the “Warrant Preferred” or “Series C Preferred Stock”) for a combined purchase price of $7,700,000 and were recorded net of $25,783 in offering costs. The Treasury exercised the Warrant immediately upon issuance.
The Series B Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and pays cumulative dividends quarterly at a rate of 5% per annum for the first five years, and 9% per annum thereafter. The Warrant Preferred pays cumulative dividends at a rate of 9% per annum until redemption. The terms governing the Series B Preferred Stock and the Series C Preferred Stock provide that either series may be redeemed by the Company after three years; however, the Warrant Preferred may not be redeemed until after all the Series B Preferred stock has been redeemed, and prior to the end of three years, the Series B Preferred stock and the Warrant Preferred may be redeemed by the Company only with proceeds from the sale of Qualifying equity securities of the Company (“Qualified Equity Offering”). The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which was enacted on February 17, 2009 permits the Company to redeem the Series B Preferred stock and the Warrant Preferred without a Qualified Equity Offering, subject to the Company’s consultation with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
12. | PREFERRED STOCK (continued) |
With respect to dividends on the Company’s common stock, Treasury’s consent shall be required for any increase in common dividends per share until the third anniversary of the date of its investment unless prior to such third anniversary the Series B Preferred Stock and the Warrant Preferred is redeemed in whole or the Treasury has transferred all of the Senior Preferred Series B Preferred Stock and Warrant Preferred to third parties. After the third anniversary and prior to the tenth anniversary, the Treasury’s consent shall be required for any increase in aggregate common dividends per share that no increase in common dividends may be made as a result of any dividend paid in common shares, any stock split or similar transaction. From and after the tenth anniversary, the Company shall be prohibited from paying common dividends or repurchasing any equity securities or trust preferred securities until all equity securities held by the Treasury are redeemed in whole of the Treasury has transferred all of such equity securities to third parties.
13. | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT |
Fair Value Hierarchy
The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The table also indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and includes situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
13. | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued) |
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized below:
| | March 31, 2011 |
Description | | Fair Value | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A Available-for-sale investment securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
D Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury securities | | $ | 2,845,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,845,000 | | | $ | — | |
U.S. Government agencies | | | 10,571,000 | | | | — | | | | 10,571,000 | | | | — | |
M Mortgage-backed securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government agencies | | | 15,109,000 | | | | — | | | | 15,109,000 | | | | — | |
Small Business Administration | | | 13,917,000 | | | | — | | | | 13,917,000 | | | | — | |
Municipal securities | | | 15,151,000 | | | | — | | | | 15,151,000 | | | | — | |
Total assets measured at fair value | | $ | 57,593,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 57,593,000 | | | $ | — | |
| | December 31, 2010 |
Description | | Fair Value | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A Available-for-sale investment securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
D Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury securities | | $ | 3,800,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,800,000 | | | $ | — | |
U.S. Government agencies | | | 5,533,000 | | | | — | | | | 5,533,000 | | | | — | |
M Mortgage-backed securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government agencies | | | 12,770,000 | | | | — | | | | 12,770,000 | | | | — | |
Small Business Administration | | | 14,577,000 | | | | — | | | | 14,577,000 | | | | — | |
Municipal securities | | | 14,143,000 | | | | — | | | | 14,143,000 | | | | — | |
Total assets measured at fair value | | $ | 50,823,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 50,823,000 | | | $ | — | |
Fair values for Level 2 available-for-sale investment securities are based on quoted market prices for similar securities. During the three month period ended March 31, 2011 and year ended December 31, 2010, there were no transfers in or out of Levels 1, 2, or 3.
The fair value of investment securities available for sale equals quoted market price, if available. If quoted market prices for identical securities are not available then fair value are estimated by independent sources using pricing models and/or quoted prices of investment securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. The Company has categorized all of its investment securities available-for-sale as level 2, since U.S. Agency MBS are mainly priced in this latter manner. Changes in fair market value are recorded in other comprehensive income.
The Company had no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2011 or December 31, 2010.
13. | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued) |
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized below:
| Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2011 Using | | | | |
| Total Fair Value | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | | Significant Other | | | Significant | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Impaired loans at: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial | | $ | 2,274,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,274,000 | | | $ | (240,000 | ) |
Real estate – mortgage (1) | | | 2,514,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,514,000 | | | | - | | | | 93,000 | |
Real estate - construction | | | 1,317,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,227,000 | | | | 90,000 | | | | (74,000 | ) |
Agricultural | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Consumer and other | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | $ | 6,105,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,741,000 | | | $ | 2,364,000 | | | $ | (221,000 | ) |
| | | | | Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011 Using | | | | |
| | Total Fair Value | | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | | | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Impaired loans at: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial | | $ | 1,906,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,906,000 | | | $ | (69,000 | ) |
Real estate – mortgage (1) | | | 3,021,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,021,000 | | | | - | | | | 472,000 | |
Real estate - construction | | | 2,460,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,296,000 | | | | 164,000 | | | | (1,099,000 | ) |
Agricultural | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Consumer and other | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | $ | 7,387,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 5,317,000 | | | $ | 2,070,000 | | | $ | (696,000 | ) |
Impaired loans (loans which are not expected to repay all principal and interest amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms) are measured at an observable market price (if available) or at the fair value of the loan’s collateral (if collateral dependent). Fair value of the loan’s collateral is determined by appraisals or independent valuation which is then adjusted for the estimated costs related to liquidation of the collateral. Management’s ongoing review of appraisal information may also result in additional discounts or adjustments to the valuation based upon more recent market sales activity or more current appraisal information derived form properties of similar type and/or locale. A significant portion of the Bank’s impaired loans are measured using the estimated fair market value of the collateral less the estimated costs to sell. Therefore, the Company has categorized its impaired loans as level 2 and level 3. Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as provision for loan losses expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. The recorded investment in impaired loans was $8,110,000 and $9,171,000 with a valuation allowance of $2,004,000 and $1,784,000 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
The Company did not change the methodology used to determine fair value for any financial instruments during 2011. Accordingly, for any given class of financial instruments, the Company transferred $599,000 between level 2 and level 3 during the three month period ended March 31, 2010. There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 fair value measurements during the three months ended March 31, 2011.
13. | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued) |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:
| | March 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | Carrying Amount | | | Fair Value | | | Carrying Amount | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 41,741,484 | | | $ | 41,741,484 | | | $ | 32,667,967 | | | $ | 32,667,967 | |
Available-for-sale | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
investment securities | | | 57,593,000 | | | | 57,593,000 | | | | 50,823,000 | | | | 50,823,000 | |
Loans, net | | | 221,872,154 | | | | 218,904,187 | | | | 234,304,310 | | | | 231,913,397 | |
Cash surrender value of life | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
insurance policies | | | 6,693,126 | | | | 6,693,126 | | | | 6,627,060 | | | | 6,627,060 | |
Accrued interest receivable | | | 1,194,058 | | | | 1,194,058 | | | | 1,209,657 | | | | 1,209,657 | |
FHLB stock | | | 1,360,700 | | | | 1,360,700 | | | | 1,360,700 | | | | 1,360,700 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | $ | 296,671,612 | | | $ | 297,008,567 | | | $ | 294,277,800 | | | $ | 294,622,852 | |
Long-term debt | | | 2,509,626 | | | | 2,811,545 | | | | 2,561,650 | | | | 2,847,132 | |
Junior subordinated deferrable | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
interest debentures | | | 3,093,000 | | | | 804,180 | | | | 3,093,000 | | | | 804,180 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | 84,552 | | | | 84,552 | | | | 97,597 | | | | 97,597 | |
14. | RECENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS |
New Accounting Pronouncements
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“Topic 820”): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. ASU 2010-06 revises two disclosure requirements concerning fair value measurements and clarifies two others. It requires separate presentation of significant transfers into and out of Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy and disclosure of the reasons for such transfers. It will also require the presentation of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements within Level 3 on a gross basis rather than a net basis. The amendments also clarify that disclosures should be disaggregated by class of asset or liability and that disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques should be provided for both recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements. ASU 2010-06 became effective for the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2010, except for the disclosure requirements related to the presentation of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements within Level 3, which were adopted by the Company on January 1, 2011. The adoption of the remaining provisions of ASU 2010-06 and they did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Disclosures about Credit Quality
In July 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2010-20, Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses . ASU 2010-20 requires more robust and disaggregated disclosures about the credit quality of financing receivables (loans) and allowances for loan losses, including disclosure about credit quality indicators, past due information and modifications of finance receivables. ASU 2010-20 became effective for the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2010, as it relates to disclosures required as of the end of a reporting period. Disclosures that relate to activity during a reporting period are required for the Company’s financial statements that include periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011. The adoption of the remaining provisions of ASU 2010-20 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Determination of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring
In April 2011, FASB issued ASU 2011-02, A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring. This ASU provides for a more consistent application of the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings. This ASU clarified guidance on a creditor’s evaluation of whether it has granted a concession to a borrower, and clarified guidance to determine if a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties. This ASU also finalized the disclosures required in a creditor’s financial statements related to troubled debt restructurings. This standard is effective for interim or annual periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011 and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. Management is assessing the impact this standard may have on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
ITEM 2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Certain matters discussed in this report constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained herein that are not historical facts, such as statements regarding the company’s current business strategy and the Company’s plans for future development and operations, are based upon current expectations. These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to (1) significant increases in competitive pressure in the banking industry; (2) the impact of changes in interest rates, a decline in economic conditions at the international, national or local level on the Company’s results of operations, the Company’s ability to continue its internal growth at historical rates, the Company’s ability to maintain its net interest margins, and the quality of the Company’s earning assets; (3) changes in the regulatory environment; (4) fluctuations in the real estate market; (5) changes in business conditions and inflation; (6) changes in securities markets; and (7) risks associated with acquisitions, relating to difficulty in integrating combined operations and related negative impact on earnings, and incurrence of substantial expenses. Therefore, the information set forth in such forward-looking statements should be carefully considered when evaluation the business prospects of the Company.
When the Company uses in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “commit,” “believe” and similar expressions, the Company intends to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are not guarantees of performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, expected, projected, intended, committed or believed. The future results and shareholder values of the Company may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Many of the factors that will determine these results and values are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) maintains a web site which contains reports, proxy statements, and other information pertaining to registrants that file electronically with the SEC, including the Company. The internet address is: www.sec.gov. In addition, our periodic and current reports are available free of charge on our website at www.valleybusinessbank.net as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing in Item 1, Financial Statements, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Valley Commerce Bancorp’s Annual Report filed on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Introduction
Overview
Valley Commerce Bancorp (the Company) is the holding company for Valley Business Bank (the Bank), a California state chartered bank. The Company’s principal business is to provide financial services through its banking subsidiary in its primary market areas of Tulare and Fresno Counties in California. The Company derives its income primarily from interest and fees earned on loans and, to a lesser extent, interest on investment securities, fees for services provided to deposit customers, and fees from the brokerage of loans. The Bank’s major operating expenses are interest paid on deposits and borrowings and general operating expenses, consisting primarily of salaries and employee benefits and, to a lesser extent, occupancy and equipment, data processing, FDIC insurance premiums, and operations. The Company does not currently conduct any operations other than through the Bank.
The Company earned net income of $625,000, or $0.20 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to $251,000 or $0.06 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The annualized return on average assets was 0.73% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 0.30% for the same 2010 period. The annualized return on average common shareholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was 6.48% and 2.74%, respectively. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 increased from the comparable period in the prior year due to a $375,000 decrease in the provision for loan losses a $278,000 decrease in interest expense and a $50,000 decrease in non-interest expense. These were offset by a $79,000 decrease in interest income and a $280,000 increase in the provision for income taxes. At March 31, 2011, the Company’s total assets were $344.5 million, representing an increase of $3.0 million or 1% compared to December 31, 2010, and relatively unchanged from $344.6 million at March 31, 2010. Total loans, net of the allowance for loan and lease losses, were $221.9 million at March 31, 2011, representing a decrease of $12.4 million or 5% compared to December 31, 2010, and a decrease of $13.2 million or 6% compared to March 31, 2010. The decline in loan volume in both periods was primarily attributable to loan paydowns and fewer opportunities for commercial real estate mortgage lending due to economic uncertainty.
Total deposits were $296.7 million at March 31, 2011, representing an increase of $2.4 million or 0.8% compared to December 31, 2010, and a slight decrease of $1.7 million compared to March 31, 2010. Brokered time deposits decreased to $9.0 million at March 31, 2011 from $9.1 million at December 31, 2010 and from $17.8 million at March 31, 2010. The Company’s long term growth strategy is based on acquiring core deposits in its local market rather than relying heavily on brokered time deposits or other wholesale funding sources. The Company is presently utilizing brokered deposits to lessen the impact of rising interest rate scenario on its net interest margin.
At March 31, 2011, the Company’s Leverage Ratio was 12.2% while its Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio and Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio were 17.0% and 18.2%, respectively. At December 31, 2010, the Company’s Leverage Ratio was 12.1% while its Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio and Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio were 16.2% and 17.5%, respectively. The Leverage, Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio and Total Risk-Based Capital Ratios at March 31, 2010 were 11.7%, 15.1% and 16.4%, respectively. The Company’s capital ratios increased between March 31, 2011 and the December 31, 2010 as a result of net income earned during the period and a decrease in risk-weighted assets, primarily loans. The Company’s capital ratios increased between March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 due to these same factors.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
Net Interest Income
The following table presents the Company’s average balance sheet, including weighted average yields and rates on a taxable-equivalent basis, for the three-month periods indicated:
Average balances and weighted average yields and costs
| | Three Months ended March 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
(dollars in thousands) | | Average Balance | | | Interest Income/ Expense | | | Average Yield/ Cost | | | Average Balance | | | Interest Income/ Expense | | | Average Yield/ Cost | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Due from banks | | $ | 32,304 | | | $ | 20 | | | | 0.25 | % | | $ | 23,699 | | | $ | 14 | | | | 0.24 | % |
Available-for-sale investment securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Taxable | | | 36,730 | | | | 208 | | | | 2.30 | % | | | 26,555 | | | | 183 | | | | 2.79 | % |
Exempt from Federal income taxes (1) | | | 14,922 | | | | 153 | | | | 6.30 | % | | | 15,341 | | | | 156 | | | | 6.25 | % |
Total securities (1) | | | 51,652 | | | | 361 | | | | 3.45 | % | | | 41,896 | | | | 339 | | | | 4.06 | % |
Loans (2) (3) | | | 233,277 | | | | 3,512 | | | | 6.11 | % | | | 240,645 | | | | 3,618 | | | | 6.10 | % |
Total interest-earning assets (1) | | | 317,233 | | | | 3,893 | | | | 5.08 | % | | | 306,240 | | | | 3,971 | | | | 5.37 | % |
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Noninterest-earning assets, net of allowance for loan losses | | | 29,385 | | | | | | | | | | | | 36,487 | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 346,618 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 342,727 | | | | | | | | | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other interest bearing | | $ | 124,301 | | | $ | 153 | | | | 0.50 | % | | $ | 124,203 | | | $ | 210 | | | | 0.69 | % |
Time deposits less than $100,000 | | | 22,248 | | | | 56 | | | | 1.02 | % | | | 25,498 | | | | 103 | | | | 1.64 | % |
Time deposits $100,000 or more | | | 61,307 | | | | 188 | | | | 1.24 | % | | | 71,427 | | | | 349 | | | | 1.98 | % |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 207,856 | | | | 397 | | | | 0.77 | % | | | 221,128 | | | | 662 | | | | 1.21 | % |
Long-term debt | | | 2,530 | | | | 32 | | | | 5.13 | % | | | 3,629 | | | | 46 | | | | 5.14 | % |
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures | | | 3,093 | | | | 28 | | | | 3.67 | % | | | 3,093 | | | | 27 | | | | 3.54 | % |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | | | 213,479 | | | | 457 | | | | 0.87 | % | | | 227,850 | | | | 735 | | | | 1.31 | % |
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Noninterest bearing deposits | | | 90,373 | | | | | | | | | | | | 75,319 | | | | | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | | 3,637 | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,415 | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 307,489 | | | | | | | | | | | | 305,584 | | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders’ equity | | | 39,129 | | | | | | | | | | | | 37,143 | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 346,618 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 342,727 | | | | | | | | | |
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Net interest income and margin (1) | | | | | | $ | 3,436 | | | | 4.49 | % | | | | | | $ | 3,236 | | | | 4.39 | % |
(1) | Interest income is not presented on a taxable-equivalent basis, however, the average yield was calculated on a taxable-equivalent basis by using a marginal tax rate of 34%. |
(2) | Nonaccrual loans are included in total loans. Interest income is included on nonaccrual loans only to the extent cash payments have been received. There was $233,000 and $159,000 in foregone interest on nonaccrual loans for the three-months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively and $743,000 for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2010. |
(3) | Interest income on loans includes amortized loan fees, net of costs, of $123,000 and $138,000 for 2011 and 2010, respectively. |
The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in interest income and interest expense from changes in average earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities (volume) and changes in average interest rates for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.
Changes in net interest income due to changes in volumes and rates
| | Three months ended March 31, 2011 vs. March 31, 2010.Increase (decrease) due to change in: | |
| | Average Volume | | | Average Rate (1) | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | |
(In thousands) | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in interest income: | | | | | | | | | |
Due from banks | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 6 | |
Investment securities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Taxable | | | 70 | | | | (45 | ) | | | 25 | |
Exempt from Federal income taxes | | | (6 | ) | | | 3 | | | | (3 | ) |
Total securities | | | 64 | | | | (42 | ) | | | 22 | |
Loans | | | (111 | ) | | | 5 | | | | (106 | ) |
Total interest income | | | (42 | ) | | | (36 | ) | | | (78 | ) |
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(Decrease) increase in interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other interest-bearing deposits | | | - | | | | (57 | ) | | | (57 | ) |
Time deposits less than $100,000 | | | (13 | ) | | | (34 | ) | | | (47 | ) |
Time deposits $100,000 or more | | | (49 | ) | | | (112 | ) | | | (161 | ) |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | (62 | ) | | | (203 | ) | | | (265 | ) |
Long-term debt | | | (14 | ) | | | - | | | | (14 | ) |
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures | | | - | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
Total interest expense | | | (76 | ) | | | (202 | ) | | | (278 | ) |
Increase in net interest income | | $ | 34 | | | $ | 166 | | | $ | 200 | |
(1) Factors contributing to both changes in rate and volume have been attributed to changes in rates.
Net interest income before the provision for loan losses was $3.4 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 compared to $3.2 million for the same period of 2010, an increase of $200,000 or 6%. Changes in the volumes of the Company’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities caused the Company’s net interest income to increase by $34,000, and changes in interest rates on these same accounts caused net interest income to increase by $166,000.
The increase in net interest income was caused by reduced cost of funds and was offset by decreases in average loan volume and declining yields on investment securities. Despite a $7.4 million or 3% decrease in average loans, the Company’s interest income from loans decreased by only $106,000 as the average yield increased from 6.10% in the 2010 period to 6.11% in the 2011 period. At March 31, 2011, approximately 68% of the Company’s loan portfolio was comprised of variable rate loans of which 48% were at their floor rate.
The decrease in the average yield earned on investment securities from 4.06% to 3.45% is due to purchases of investments at relatively low yields and the call of relatively higher yielding investment securities.
Total interest income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $3.9 million and $4.0 million, respectively, a decrease of $78,000 or 2% which primarily resulted from decreases in the average balance of loans.
The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities was 0.87% in the 2011 period compared to 1.31% in the 2010 period, a reduction of 44 basis points. The decrease in the average rate paid on deposits was due to normal repricing and favorably priced deposit growth. Average total interest-bearing liabilities in the 2011 period decreased by $14.3 million or 6% compared to the 2010 period. This included increases in average other interest bearing deposits of $98,000 or 0.08%, a decrease of $13.4 million or 14% in average time deposits and a decrease of $1.1 million or 30% in the Company’s long-term debt.
The Company’s net interest margin on a taxable equivalent basis increased 10 basis points from 4.39% to 4.49% during the three month period ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. The improvement in the Company’s net interest margin was primarily attributable to deposit repricings following a period of falling interest rates.
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses, which is included in operations to support management’s estimate of the required level of the allowance for loan and lease losses, is based on credit experience and management’s ongoing evaluation of loan portfolio risk and economic conditions. A $225,000 loan loss provision was recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to a $600,000 provision for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010. Management determined the provision for loan losses for the period ended March 31, 2011 after careful consideration of current economic conditions in the Bank’s primary markets and changes in the volume of impaired loans. See the section below titled “Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses.”
Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 totaled $327,000 and $296,000, respectively, an increase of $31,000 or 10%. The components of non-interest income during each period were as follows:
Non-interest income
| | Three Months ended March 31, | | | | |
(in thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | Increase (Decrease) | |
Service charges | | $ | 169 | | | $ | 185 | | | $ | (16 | ) |
Gain on sale of available-for-sale investment securities | | | 14 | | | | - | | | | 14 | |
Mortgage loan brokerage fees | | | 22 | | | | 6 | | | | 16 | |
Earnings on cash surrender value of life insurance policies | | | 72 | | | | 67 | | | | 5 | |
Other | | | 50 | | | | 38 | | | | 12 | |
Total non-interest income | | $ | 327 | | | $ | 296 | | | $ | 31 | |
Service charges decreased by $16,000 due to rate decrease in the accounts subject to analysis charges and reductions in NSF and overdrafts. Mortgage loan brokerage fees increased by $16,000 due to increased real estate loan underwriting fees.
Non-Interest Expense
For the quarters ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, non-interest expense totaled $2.6 million. Salaries and employee benefits increased by $46,000 or 3%, due largely to the expense of stock options and restricted stock granted in the first quarter of 2011. These increases were offset by decreases in FDIC deposit insurance of $81,000 or 32% due to assessment rate changes, professional and legal of $26,000 or 20% due to timing of audit costs, and occupancy and equipment of $18,000 or 5% due to the relocation of the Visalia branch and Administrative offices from leased facilities to a single bank-owned facility.
The following table describes the components of non-interest expense for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:
Non-interest expense
| | Three Months ended March 31, | | | | |
(in thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | Increase (Decrease) | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | $ | 1,450 | | | $ | 1,404 | | | $ | 46 | |
Occupancy and equipment | | | 322 | | | | 340 | | | | (18 | ) |
Assessment and insurance | | | 172 | | | | 253 | | | | (81 | ) |
Data processing | | | 166 | | | | 163 | | | | 3 | |
Professional and legal | | | 103 | | | | 129 | | | | (26 | ) |
Operations | | | 98 | | | | 89 | | | | 9 | |
Telephone and postal | | | 64 | | | | 52 | | | | 12 | |
Advertising and business development | | | 51 | | | | 56 | | | | (5 | ) |
Supplies | | | 46 | | | | 48 | | | | (2 | ) |
Other expenses | | | 104 | | | | 92 | | | | 12 | |
Total non-interest expense | | $ | 2,576 | | | $ | 2,626 | | | $ | (50 | ) |
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $337,000 and $56,000, respectively. The effective tax rates for these periods were 35.0%, and 18.3%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to an increase in taxable revenues without a corresponding increase in revenues from tax exempt sources.
Financial Condition
Fair Value
The Company determines the fair values of financial instruments according to the guidance for fair value measurements and related disclosures. The guidance establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework associated with the level of observable pricing scenarios utilized in measuring financial instruments at fair value. The degree of judgment utilized in measuring the fair value of financial instruments generally correlates to the level of the observable pricing scenario. Financial instruments with readily available active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of observable pricing and a lesser degree of judgment utilized in measuring fair value. Conversely, financial instruments rarely traded or not quoted will generally have little or no observable pricing and a higher degree of judgment utilized in measuring fair value. Observable pricing scenarios are impacted by a number of factors, including the type of financial instruments, whether the financial instrument is new to the market and not yet established and the characteristics specific to the transaction. See Note 13 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about the financial instruments carried at fair value.
Investment Securities
All existing investment securities are classified as available-for-sale securities. In classifying its investments as available-for-sale, the Company reports securities at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported, net of taxes, as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss within shareholders’ equity.
The current investment portfolio has significant short and medium term cash flows from bond maturities and principal payments on mortgage backed securities. These funds can be used to fund new loans or reinvest in securities and should permit the Company to take advantage of future market rate increases to increase the yields on both the loan and investment portfolios.
The following tables set forth the estimated market value of available-for-sale investment securities at the dates indicated:
Market value of securities available for sale
| | March 31, 2011 | |
(in thousands) | | Amortized Cost | | | Unrealized Gain | | | Unrealized Loss | | | Fair Value | |
U.S. Treasury securities | | $ | 2,915 | | | $ | - | | | $ | (70 | ) | | $ | 2,845 | |
U.S. Government agencies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage-backed securities: | | | 10,584 | | | | 69 | | | | (82 | ) | | | 10,571 | |
U.S. Government Agencies | | | 14,938 | | | | 248 | | | | (77 | ) | | | 15,109 | |
Small Business Administration | | | 13,716 | | | | 201 | | | | - | | | | 13,917 | |
Municipal securities | | | 15,523 | | | | 65 | | | | (437 | ) | | | 15,151 | |
Total | | $ | 57,676 | | | $ | 583 | | | $ | (666 | ) | | $ | 57,593 | |
| | December 31, 2010 | |
(in thousands) | | Amortized Cost | | | Unrealized Gain | | | Unrealized Loss | | | Fair Value | |
U.S. Treasury securities | | $ | 3,841 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | (56 | ) | | $ | 3,800 | |
U.S. Government agencies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage-backed securities: | | | 5,538 | | | | 56 | | | | (61 | ) | | | 5,533 | |
U.S. Government agencies | | | 12,577 | | | | 261 | | | | (68 | ) | | | 12,770 | |
Small Business Administration | | | 14,387 | | | | 202 | | | | (12 | ) | | | 14,577 | |
Municipal securities | | | 14,550 | | | | 22 | | | | (429 | ) | | | 14,143 | |
Total | | $ | 50,893 | | | $ | 556 | | | $ | (626 | ) | | $ | 50,823 | |
Management periodically evaluates each investment security for other than temporary impairment, relying primarily on industry analyst reports, observation of market conditions and interest rate fluctuations. Management believes it will be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the underlying investment securities and considers declines in the fair value of individual securities to be temporary.
Municipal Securities
At March 31, 2011, the Company had a total of 47 municipal securities with a remaining principal balance of $15,523,000 and a net unrealized loss of approximately $372,000. Thirty of these securities account for $437,000 of the gross unrealized loss at March 31, 2011. The Company continues to perform extensive analyses on these securities as well as all municipal securities. By analyzing the specific securities, the Company has determined that there is no other-than-temporary impairment and as such, is not taking any action to write-down these securities. We have also evaluated the credit ratings of our other investment securities and, based on our evaluation, management does not consider any investments to be other-than-temporarily-impaired. However, no assurance can be made that the credit quality of certain securities will not deteriorate in the future which may necessitate future write-downs.
Loans
The Company’s lending activities are geographically concentrated in the South San Joaquin Valley, primarily in Tulare and Fresno counties. The Company offers both fixed and floating rate loans and obtains collateral in the form of real property, business assets, and deposit accounts, but looks to business and personal cash flows as the primary source of repayment.
The following table sets forth the breakdown of loans outstanding by type at the dates indicated by amount and percentage of the portfolio:
(dollars in thousands) | | March 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
Commercial | | $ | 41,636 | | | | 18 | % | | $ | 46,294 | | | | 19 | % |
Real estate – mortgage (1) | | | 161,403 | | | | 69 | | | | 165,202 | | | | 68 | |
Real estate – construction | | | 19,838 | | | | 9 | | | | 23,437 | | | | 10 | |
Agricultural | | | 3,861 | | | | 2 | | | | 4,304 | | | | 2 | |
Consumer and other | | | 2,400 | | | | 1 | | | | 2,153 | | | | 1 | |
Subtotal | | | 229,138 | | | | 100 | % | | | 241,390 | | | | 100 | % |
Deferred loan fees, net | | | (335 | ) | | | | | | | (387 | ) | | | | |
Allowance for loan and lease losses | | | (6,931 | ) | | | | | | | (6,699 | ) | | | | |
Total loans, net | | $ | 221,872 | | | | | | | $ | 234,304 | | | | | |
(1) Consists primarily of commercial mortgage loans.
During the three months ended March 31, 2011, loans declined in the category of real estate – mortgage and commercial real estate-construction and agriculture. The decline in loans was due to the volume of normal loan paydowns exceeding the volume of new loans originated by the Company and strong competition for new loan growth in the Company’s target markets.
Nonperforming Assets
There was $7.2 million in nonperforming assets at March 31, 2011 which represented 2.1% of total assets. Non-performing assets at March 31, 2011 were comprised of ten nonaccrual loans for which management has established specific loss reserves of $2.0 million. This compared to $6.8 million in non-performing assets at December 31, 2010, which represented 2.0% of total assets and $7.2 million in non-performing assets at March 31, 2010 which represented 2.1% of total assets. Non-performing assets increased during 2011 primarily due to an additional loan being placed on nonaccrual status offset by principal payments received. There was $233,000 and $159,000 in foregone interest on nonaccrual loans for the three-months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively and $743,000 for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2010.
The Company held no real estate acquired through foreclosure at March 31, 2011 or December 31, 2010.
Impaired Loans
A loan is considered impaired when collection of all amounts due according to the original contractual terms is not probable. The category of impaired loans is not coextensive with the category of nonaccrual loans, although the two categories may overlap in part or in full. At March 31, 2011, the recorded investment in loans that were considered to be impaired totaled $11.9 million. The specific allowance for loan and lease losses for impaired loans at March 31, 2011 totaled $2.0 million. At December 31, 2010, the recorded investment in loans that were considered to be impaired totaled $11.5 million. The specific allowance for loan and lease losses for impaired loans at December 31, 2010 totaled $1.8 million.
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
The Company maintains an allowance for loan and lease losses to provide for estimated credit losses that, as of the balance sheet date, it is probable the Company will incur. Loans determined to be impaired are evaluated individually by management for determination of the specific loss, if any, that exists as of the balance sheet date. In addition, reserve factors are assigned to currently performing loans based on historical loss rates as adjusted for current economic conditions, trends in the level and volume of past due and classified loans, and other qualitative factors.
The allowance for loan and lease losses totaled $6.9 million or 3.03% of total loans at March 31, 2011. This compared to $6.8 million or 2.82% of total loans at March 31, 2010 and $6.7 million or 2.78% at December 31, 2010. The Company recorded $7,000 in net recoveries during the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to $8,000 in net charge-offs during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and net charge-offs of $1.6 million during the twelve months ended December 31, 2010.
The allowance for loan and lease losses is established through charges to earnings in the form of the provision for loan losses. Loan losses are charged to and recoveries are credited to the allowance for loan and lease losses. The allowance for loan and lease losses is maintained at a level deemed appropriate by management to provide for known and inherent risks in loans. The adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses is based upon management's continuing assessment of various factors affecting the collectibility of loans; including current economic conditions, maturity of the portfolio, size of the portfolio, industry concentrations, borrower credit history, collateral, the existing allowance for loan and lease losses, independent credit reviews, current charges and recoveries to the allowance for loan and lease losses and the overall quality of the portfolio as determined by management, regulatory agencies, and independent credit review consultants retained by the Company. There is no precise method of predicting specific losses or amounts which may ultimately be charged off on particular segments of the loan portfolio. The collectibility of a loan is subjective to some degree, but must relate to the borrower’s financial condition, cash flow, quality of the borrower’s management expertise, collateral and guarantees, and state of the local economy.
The following table summarizes the changes in the allowance for loan and lease losses for the periods indicated:
Changes in allowance for loan and lease losses | |
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(dollars in thousands) | | Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 | | | Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 | | | Year Ended December 31, 2010 | |
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Ba Balance at beginning of period | | $ | 6,699 | | | $ | 6,231 | | | $ | (6,231 | ) |
Ch Charge-offs: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Co Commercial and agricultural | | | - | | | | | | | | (35 | ) |
Re Real estate mortgage | | | - | | | | | | | | (1,530 | ) |
Re Real estate construction | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Co Consumer | | | - | | | | (12 | ) | | | (28 | ) |
TT Total charge-offs | | | - | | | | (12 | ) | | | (1,593 | ) |
Re Recoveries: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Co Commercial and agricultural | | | 7 | | | | 4 | | | | 11 | |
Re Real estate mortgage | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Re Real estate construction | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Co Consumer | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
To Total recoveries | | | 7 | | | | 4 | | | | 11 | |
Ne Net recoveries/(charge-offs) | | | 7 | | | | (8 | ) | | | (1,582 | ) |
Pr Provision for loan and lease losses | | | 225 | | | | 600 | | | | 2,050 | |
B Balance at end of period | | $ | 6,931 | | | $ | 6,823 | | | $ | 6,699 | |
Ne Net recoveries (charge-offs) to average loans outstanding | | | 0.003 | % | | | (0.003 | )% | | | (0.65 | )% |
Average loans outstanding | | $ | 233,647 | | | $ | 233,277 | | | $ | 243,519 | |
En Ending allowance to total loans outstanding | | | 3.03 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 2.78 | % |
Premises and Equipment
(in thousands) | | March 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Furniture and Equipment | | $ | 2,715 | | | $ | 2,647 | |
Premises | | | 6,556 | | | | 6,582 | |
Leasehold Improvements | | | 207 | | | | 207 | |
Land | | | 1,461 | | | | 1,461 | |
| | | 10,940 | | | | 10,897 | |
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Less accumulated depreciation | | | (2,520 | ) | | | (2,386 | ) |
Total Bank Premises and Equipment | | $ | 8,420 | | | $ | 8,511 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense included in occupancy and equipment expense totaled $136,000 and $512,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 and year ended December 31, 2010, respectively.
Deposits
Total deposits were $296.7 million at March 31, 2011, a $2.4 million or 1% increase from the December 31, 2010 total of $294.3 million. Interest-bearing and time deposits increased by $1.8 million or 2% and $3.6 million or 5%, respectively, during the three month period ended March 31, 2011. Brokered deposits included in time deposits slightly decreased from $9.2 million at December 31, 2010 to $9.1 million at March 31, 2011. The Company presently utilizes brokered deposits to lessen the negative impact of a rising rate scenario on its net interest margin. Non-interest bearing deposits decreased by $2.9 million or 3%, during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011, which reflects the normal seasonal pattern of depositors.
Total deposits at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized in the following table:
Deposit Portfolio | |
(dollars in thousands) | | March 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
Non-interest bearing | | $ | 88,266 | | | | 30 | % | | $ | 91,203 | | | | 31 | % |
Interest bearing | | | 121,289 | | | | 41 | % | | | 119,446 | | | | 41 | % |
Time deposits | | | 78,053 | | | | 26 | % | | | 74,467 | | | | 25 | % |
Brokered deposits | | | 9,063 | | | | 3 | % | | | 9,162 | | | | 3 | % |
Total Deposits | | $ | 296,671 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 294,278 | | | | 100 | % |
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings
The Company has utilized borrowings from the FHLB to fund asset growth during periods when market conditions for growing the deposit base were unfavorable. At March 31, 2011, the Company had outstanding long-term fixed rate debt from the Federal Home Loan Bank totaling $2.5 million and no short-term debt and at December 31, 2010, had long-term fixed rate debt totaling $2.6 million and no short-term debt. At March 31, 2011, the weighted average rate on long-term borrowings was 5.13%. The remaining principal balance of long-term debt is scheduled to mature at various dates ending in January 2012.
Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures were issued in connection with the Company’s issuance of trust preferred securities for gross proceeds of $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2003. The $3.1 million of junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures at March 31, 2011 was unchanged from December 31, 2010. The rate of interest paid on these debentures was 3.67% at March 31, 2011 compared to 3.69% at December 31, 2010.
Capital Resources
The Company’s shareholders’ equity was $39.3 million at March 31, 2011 and $38.7 million at December 31, 2010. The increase resulted from net income of $625,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
Management considers capital needs as part of its strategic planning process. The ability to obtain capital is dependent upon the capital markets as well as the Company’s performance. Management regularly evaluates sources of capital and the timing required to meet its strategic objectives.
The following table summarizes the Company’s risk-based capital ratios as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
Capital and capital adequacy ratios |
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| | March 31, 2011 | | December 31, 2010 |
(dollars in thousands) | | Amount | | Ratio | | Amount | | Ratio |
Leverage Ratio | | | | | | | | |
Valley Commerce Bancorp and Subsidiary | | $ | 42,390 | | 12.2% | | $ | 41,791 | | 12.1% |
Minimum regulatory requirement | | $ | 13,865 | | 4.0% | | $ | 13,859 | | 4.0% |
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Valley Business Bank | | $ | 42,143 | | 12.2% | | $ | 41,663 | | 12.0% |
Minimum requirement for “Well- Capitalized” institution | | $ | 17,331 | | 5.0% | | $ | 17,324 | | 5.0% |
Minimum regulatory requirement | | $ | 13,860 | | 4.0% | | $ | 13,854 | | 4.0% |
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Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio | | | | | | | | |
Valley Commerce Bancorp and Subsidiary | | $ | 42,390 | | 17.0% | | $ | 41,791 | | 16.2% |
Minimum regulatory requirement | | $ | 9,992 | | 4.0% | | $ | 10,323 | | 4.0% |
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Valley Business Bank | | $ | 42,143 | | 16.9% | | $ | 41,663 | | 16.2% |
Minimum requirement for “Well- Capitalized” institution | | $ | 14,984 | | 6.0% | | $ | 15,479 | | 6.0% |
Minimum regulatory requirement | | $ | 9,989 | | 4.0% | | $ | 10,319 | | 4.0% |
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Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio | | | | | | | | |
Valley Commerce Bancorp and Subsidiary | | $ | 45,560 | | 18.2% | | $ | 45,060 | | 17.5% |
Minimum regulatory requirement | | $ | 19,984 | | 8.0% | | $ | 20,645 | | 8.0% |
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Valley Business Bank | | $ | 45,312 | | 18.1% | | $ | 44,931 | | 17.4% |
Minimum requirement for “Well- Capitalized” institution | | $ | 24,973 | | 10.0% | | $ | 25,798 | | 10.0% |
Minimum regulatory requirement | | $ | 19,978 | | 8.0% | | $ | 20,639 | | 8.0% |
At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2009, all of the Company’s capital ratios were in excess of minimum regulatory requirements, and Valley Business Bank exceeded the minimum requirements of a “well capitalized” institution.
Trust preferred securities are included in Tier 1 Capital subject to regulatory limitation. At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $3.0 million of trust preferred securities was included in Tier 1 Capital.
The amount of preferred stock issued to the Treasury represents approximately 3% of the Company’s risk adjusted assets and serves as Tier 1 capital. Accordingly, the impact to the Company’s risk-based capital ratios at March 31, 2011 is an increase of approximately 300 basis points.
Liquidity
Liquidity is the ability to provide funds to meet customers’ loan and deposit needs and to fund operations in a timely and cost effective manner. The Company’s primary source of funds is deposits. On an ongoing basis, management anticipates funding needs for loans, asset purchases, maturing deposits, and other needs and initiates deposit promotions as needed. Management measures the Company’s liquidity position monthly through the use of short-term and medium-term internal liquidity calculations. These are monitored on an ongoing basis by the Board of Directors and the Company’s Asset Liability Management Committee.
The Company has a successful history of establishing and retaining deposit relationships with business customers and periodically utilizes collateralized borrowing lines and wholesale funding resources to supplement local deposit growth. These include borrowing lines with FHLB, FRB, and correspondent banks, and utilization of brokered time deposits.
ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.
(b) CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS
There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation described in paragraph (a) above that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, the Company is a party to claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A – Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 could materially affect its business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known or currently deemed to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and/or operating results.
ITEM 2 – CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3 – DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 5 – OTHER INFORMATION
None.
An Exhibit Index has been attached as part of this quarterly report and is incorporated herein by reference.
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| VALLEY COMMERCE BANCORP | |
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| By: | /s/ Allan W. Stone | |
| | Allan W. Stone | |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer | |
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Date: May 16, 2011 | By: | /s/Roy O. Estridge | |
| | Roy O. Estridge, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer | |
| Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification |
| Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification |
| Section 1350 Certifications |
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