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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
x Quarterly report under Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
o Transition report under Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Exchange Act
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 000-51112
ATLANTIC SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in Its Charter)
GEORGIA | | 20-2118147 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of | | (I.R.S. Employer |
Incorporation or Organization) | | Identification No.) |
1701 Bass Road
Macon, Georgia 31210
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(478) 476-2170
(Issuer’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
Indicate 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 x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
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 checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: Common Stock, no par value, 4,211,780 shares outstanding at August 13, 2009
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ATLANTIC SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008 (Audited)
| | As of | |
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Assets | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | $ | 10,957,558 | | $ | 14,010,580 | |
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks | | 93,721,608 | | 1,119,556 | |
Total cash and cash equivalents | | 104,679,166 | | 15,130,136 | |
Securities available for sale, at fair value | | 147,802,865 | | 100,619,437 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, restricted, at cost | | 4,316,800 | | 3,670,200 | |
Loans held for sale | | 4,072,134 | | 1,291,352 | |
Loans, net of unearned income | | 790,129,903 | | 792,883,664 | |
Less - allowance for loan losses | | (14,910,792 | ) | (11,671,534 | ) |
Loans, net | | 775,219,111 | | 781,212,130 | |
Bank premises and equipment, net | | 31,671,914 | | 31,049,394 | |
Accrued interest receivable | | 5,194,880 | | 6,342,138 | |
Cash surrender value of life insurance | | 12,730,286 | | 12,465,228 | |
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net of amortization | | 2,730,008 | | 22,444,667 | |
Other real estate owned | | 7,566,940 | | 10,196,165 | |
Other assets | | 7,033,149 | | 7,320,743 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 1,103,017,253 | | $ | 991,741,590 | |
| | | | | |
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | |
Non-interest bearing | | $ | 56,800,423 | | $ | 48,482,128 | |
Money market and NOW accounts | | 162,683,416 | | 141,224,574 | |
Savings | | 8,933,960 | | 7,972,230 | |
Time deposits | | 736,400,769 | | 638,772,511 | |
Total deposits | | 964,818,568 | | 836,451,443 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | | 56,300,000 | | 47,500,000 | |
Subordinated debentures | | 1,400,000 | | 1,400,000 | |
Junior subordinated debentures | | 10,310,000 | | 10,310,000 | |
Accrued interest payable | | 5,116,924 | | 5,487,499 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | 140,817 | | 1,630,080 | |
Total liabilities | | 1,038,086,309 | | 902,779,022 | |
Shareholders’ Equity: | | | | | |
Preferred stock, authorized 2,000,000 shares, no shares outstanding | | — | | — | |
Common stock, no par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares, 4,211,780 issued and outstanding in 2009, $5 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares, 4,211,780 issued and outstanding in 2008 | | 74,618,930 | | 21,058,900 | |
Paid-in capital surplus | | — | | 53,546,955 | |
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | | (9,450,990 | ) | 13,588,966 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | (236,996 | ) | 767,747 | |
Total shareholders’ equity | | 64,930,944 | | 88,962,568 | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | $ | 1,103,017,253 | | $ | 991,741,590 | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
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ATLANTIC SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Interest and Dividend Income: | | | | | | | | | |
Interest and fees on loans | | $ | 10,729,675 | | $ | 12,436,315 | | $ | 22,131,412 | | $ | 25,865,554 | |
Interest on securities: | | | | | | | | | |
Taxable income | | 811,478 | | 706,552 | | 1,785,725 | | 1,343,574 | |
Non-taxable income | | 156,520 | | 225,165 | | 323,252 | | 425,437 | |
Income on federal funds sold | | — | | 32,830 | | — | | 113,383 | |
Other interest and dividend income | | 4,323 | | 76,863 | | 8,481 | | 155,746 | |
Total interest and dividend income | | 11,701,996 | | 13,477,725 | | 24,248,870 | | 27,903,694 | |
Interest Expense: | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | 6,692,934 | | 7,031,657 | | 13,347,697 | | 14,578,492 | |
Junior subordinated debentures | | 84,860 | | 126,296 | | 186,247 | | 302,390 | |
Federal funds purchased | | — | | 19,868 | | 97 | | 44,760 | |
FHLB borrowings and other interest expense | | 429,947 | | 334,107 | | 823,332 | | 734,844 | |
Total interest expense | | 7,207,741 | | 7,511,928 | | 14,357,373 | | 15,660,486 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net interest income | | 4,494,255 | | 5,965,797 | | 9,891,497 | | 12,243,208 | |
Provision for loan losses | | 5,718,000 | | 946,000 | | 6,068,000 | | 1,348,000 | |
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses | | (1,223,745 | ) | 5,019,797 | | 3,823,497 | | 10,895,208 | |
Noninterest Income: | | | | | | | | | |
Service charges on deposit accounts | | 418,094 | | 440,776 | | 839,675 | | 857,218 | |
Other service charges, commissions and fees | | 125,536 | | 118,848 | | 238,127 | | 228,731 | |
Gain on sales / calls of investment securities | | 1,095,390 | | 8,405 | | 1,315,818 | | 40,245 | |
Mortgage origination income | | 186,631 | | 192,206 | | 393,587 | | 430,032 | |
Other income | | 254,933 | | 470,149 | | 556,076 | | 677,231 | |
Total noninterest income | | 2,080,584 | | 1,230,384 | | 3,343,283 | | 2,233,457 | |
Noninterest Expense: | | | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | 2,638,685 | | 2,823,534 | | 5,415,452 | | 5,687,615 | |
Occupancy expense | | 436,857 | | 462,873 | | 891,754 | | 911,671 | |
Equipment rental and depreciation of equipment | | 326,202 | | 280,296 | | 631,503 | | 544,310 | |
Loss (gain) on sale of other assets | | 1,460,750 | | (165 | ) | 1,523,685 | | 13,485 | |
Goodwill impairment | | 19,533,501 | | — | | 19,533,501 | | — | |
Other expenses | | 2,838,226 | | 1,766,184 | | 4,553,327 | | 3,363,258 | |
Total noninterest expense | | 27,234,221 | | 5,332,722 | | 32,549,222 | | 10,520,339 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes | | (26,377,382 | ) | 917,459 | | (25,382,442 | ) | 2,608,326 | |
Income tax benefit (expense) | | 2,595,673 | | (209,183 | ) | 2,342,486 | | (710,334 | ) |
Net Earnings (Loss) | | $ | (23,781,709 | ) | $ | 708,276 | | $ | (23,039,956 | ) | $ | 1,897,992 | |
Net Earnings (Loss) per share: | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (5.65 | ) | $ | 0.17 | | $ | (5.47 | ) | $ | 0.46 | |
Diluted | | $ | (5.65 | ) | $ | 0.16 | | $ | (5.47 | ) | $ | 0.43 | |
Dividends declared per share: | | $ | — | | $ | 0.03 | | $ | — | | $ | 0.06 | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
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ATLANTIC SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Net earnings (loss) | | $ | (23,781,709 | ) | $ | 708,276 | | $ | (23,039,956 | ) | $ | 1,897,992 | |
Other comprehensive loss: | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized holding losses on investment securities available for sale | | (1,187,425 | ) | (1,700,583 | ) | (206,520 | ) | (999,370 | ) |
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net earnings (loss) | | (1,095,390 | ) | (8,405 | ) | (1,315,818 | ) | (40,245 | ) |
Total other comprehensive loss, before tax | | (2,282,815 | ) | (1,708,988 | ) | (1,522,338 | ) | (1,039,615 | ) |
Income taxes related to other comprehensive loss: | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized holding losses on investment securities available for sale | | 403,725 | | 578,198 | | 70,217 | | 339,786 | |
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net earnings (loss) | | 372,433 | | 2,858 | | 447,378 | | 13,683 | |
Total income taxes related to other comprehensive loss | | 776,158 | | 581,056 | | 517,595 | | 353,469 | |
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax | | (1,506,657 | ) | (1,127,932 | ) | (1,004,743 | ) | (686,146 | ) |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | (25,288,366 | ) | $ | (419,656 | ) | $ | (24,044,699 | ) | $ | 1,211,846 | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
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ATLANTIC SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(Unaudited)
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | | | | | |
Net earnings (loss) | | $ | (23,039,956 | ) | $ | 1,897,992 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | |
Provision for loan losses | | 6,068,000 | | 1,348,000 | |
Depreciation | | 808,320 | | 697,209 | |
Stock based compensation | | 13,075 | | 11,968 | |
Goodwill impairment charge | | 19,533,501 | | — | |
Amortization and (accretion), net | | 350,527 | | 157,063 | |
Loss on sale of other assets | | 1,523,685 | | 13,485 | |
Gain on sales / calls of investment securities | | (1,315,818 | ) | (40,245 | ) |
Earnings on cash surrender value of life insurance | | (265,058 | ) | (253,856 | ) |
Change in: | | | | | |
Loans held for sale | | (2,780,782 | ) | (1,446,629 | ) |
Accrued income and other assets | | 1,136,982 | | (1,253,308 | ) |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | (1,342,243 | ) | 403,926 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 690,233 | | 1,535,605 | |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | | | | | |
Net change in loans to customers | | (4,780,049 | ) | (99,288,142 | ) |
Purchase of available for sale securities | | (136,272,035 | ) | (22,589,987 | ) |
Proceeds from sales, calls, maturities and paydowns of available for sale securities | | 88,770,336 | | 10,734,605 | |
Purchase of other investments | | (880,600 | ) | (436,200 | ) |
Proceeds from sales of other investments | | 447,526 | | 414,000 | |
Purchase of cash surrender value of life insurance | | — | | (7,500,000 | ) |
Property and equipment expenditures | | (1,430,840 | ) | (1,475,707 | ) |
Proceeds from sales of assets | | 5,837,334 | | 317,309 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | (48,308,328 | ) | (119,824,122 | ) |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | | | | | |
Net change in deposits | | 128,367,125 | | 130,068,275 | |
Advances on FHLB borrowings | | 31,000,000 | | 20,200,000 | |
Payments on FHLB borrowings | | (22,200,000 | ) | (24,200,000 | ) |
Dividends paid | | — | | (249,108 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | 137,167,125 | | 125,819,167 | |
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | 89,549,030 | | 7,530,650 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year | | 15,130,136 | | 19,924,178 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Quarter | | $ | 104,679,166 | | $ | 27,454,828 | |
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
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ATLANTIC SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(1) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and changes in financial position in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The interim financial statements furnished reflect all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
(2) Subsequent Events
The Company performed an evaluation of subsequent events through August 13, 2009, the date upon which the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. No subsequent events were identified that would have required a change to the financial statements or disclosure in the notes to the financial statements.
(3) Net Earnings (Loss) per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period while the effects of potential shares outstanding during the period are included in diluted earnings per share. Options and warrants were not included in the diluted (loss) per share computations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 as they were antidilutive.
The reconciliation of the amounts used in the computation of both “basic earnings (loss) per share” and “diluted earnings (loss) per share” for each period is presented as follows:
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings (loss) | | $ | (23,781,709 | ) | $ | 708,276 | | $ | (23,039,956 | ) | $ | 1,897,992 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | | 4,211,780 | | 4,151,780 | | 4,211,780 | | 4,151,780 | |
Shares issued from assumed exercise of common stock equivalents | | — | | 255,008 | | — | | 257,984 | |
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding | | 4,211,780 | | 4,406,788 | | 4,211,780 | | 4,409,764 | |
Earnings (loss) per share: | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (5.65 | ) | $ | 0.17 | | $ | (5.47 | ) | $ | 0.46 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Diluted | | $ | (5.65 | ) | $ | 0.16 | | $ | (5.47 | ) | $ | 0.43 | |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(4) Investment Securities
Debt and equity securities have been classified in the balance sheet according to management’s intent. All investments as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are classified as available for sale. The following table reflects the amortized cost and estimated fair values of the investments:
| | Amortized Cost | | Unrealized Gains | | Unrealized Losses | | Estimated Fair Value | |
June 30, 2009 | | | | | | | | | |
Non-mortgage backed debt securities of : | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury obligations | | $ | 67,921,605 | | $ | 1,253 | | $ | (3,799 | ) | $ | 67,919,059 | |
U.S. government sponsored enterprises | | 41,551,503 | | 210,613 | | (62,838 | ) | 41,699,278 | |
State and political subdivisions | | 16,079,500 | | 66,971 | | (959,894 | ) | 15,186,577 | |
Other investments | | 250,000 | | 11,040 | | — | | 261,040 | |
Total non-mortgage backed debt securities | | 125,802,608 | | 289,877 | | (1,026,531 | ) | 125,065,954 | |
Mortgage backed securities | | 22,274,617 | | 466,429 | | (35,232 | ) | 22,705,814 | |
Equity securities | | 84,725 | | — | | (53,628 | ) | 31,097 | |
Total | | $ | 148,161,950 | | $ | 756,306 | | $ | (1,115,391 | ) | $ | 147,802,865 | |
December 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | |
Non-mortgage backed debt securities of : | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury obligations | | $ | 249,892 | | $ | 1,701 | | $ | — | | $ | 251,593 | |
U.S. government sponsored enterprises | | 17,051,518 | | 709,477 | | — | | 17,760,995 | |
State and political subdivisions | | 21,241,661 | | 119,635 | | (1,063,228 | ) | 20,298,068 | |
Other investments | | 250,000 | | — | | — | | 250,000 | |
Total non-mortgage backed debt securities | | 38,793,071 | | 830,813 | | (1,063,228 | ) | 38,560,656 | |
Mortgage backed securities | | 60,578,388 | | 1,470,122 | | (12,465 | ) | 62,036,045 | |
Equity securities | | 84,725 | | — | | (61,989 | ) | 22,736 | |
Total | | $ | 99,456,184 | | $ | 2,300,935 | | $ | (1,137,682 | ) | $ | 100,619,437 | |
The amortized cost and fair values of pledged securities for public deposits were as follows:
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Amortized cost | | $ | 7,132,334 | | $ | 12,098,353 | |
Fair value | | $ | 6,611,847 | | $ | 12,106,428 | |
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities available for sale at June 30, 2009, by contractual maturity, is shown below. Expected maturities for mortgage-backed securities may differ from contractual maturities because in certain cases borrowers can prepay obligations without prepayment penalties. Therefore, these securities are not included in the following maturity summary.
| | | | Estimated | |
| | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | |
Non-mortgage backed debt securities: | | | | | |
Due in one year or less | | $ | 71,274,386 | | $ | 71,300,373 | |
Due after one year through five years | | 30,162,758 | | 30,176,749 | |
Due after five years through ten years | | 11,695,052 | | 11,659,652 | |
Due after ten years | | 12,670,412 | | 11,929,180 | |
Total non-mortgage backed debt securities | | $ | 125,802,608 | | $ | 125,065,954 | |
The fair value is established by an independent pricing service as of the approximate dates indicated. The differences between the amortized cost and fair value reflect current interest rates and represent the potential
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
loss (or gain) had the portfolio been liquidated on that date. Security losses (or gains) are realized only in the event of dispositions prior to maturity.
Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, follows:
| | June 30, 2009 | |
| | Less Than Twelve Months | | More Than Twelve Months | |
| | Unrealized | | Estimated | | Unrealized | | Estimated | |
| | Losses | | Fair Value | | Losses | | Fair Value | |
Securities Available for Sale | | | | | | | | | |
Non-mortgage backed debt securities of: | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury obligations | | $ | (3,799 | ) | $ | 44,930,819 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
U.S. government sponsored enterprises | | (62,838 | ) | 14,403,201 | | — | | — | |
State and political subdivisions | | (324,179 | ) | 6,487,840 | | (635,715 | ) | 3,929,733 | |
Total non-mortgage backed debt securities | | (390,816 | ) | 65,821,860 | | (635,715 | ) | 3,929,733 | |
Mortgage backed securities | | (35,232 | ) | 2,453,008 | | — | | — | |
Equity securities | | (53,628 | ) | 84,725 | | — | | — | |
Total | | $ | (479,676 | ) | $ | 68,359,593 | | $ | (635,715 | ) | $ | 3,929,733 | |
| | | |
| | December 31, 2008 | |
| | Less Than Twelve Months | | More Than Twelve Months | |
| | Unrealized | | Estimated | | Unrealized | | Estimated | |
| | Losses | | Fair Value | | Losses | | Fair Value | |
Securities Available for Sale | | | | | | | | | |
Non-mortgage backed debt securities of: | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government sponsored enterprises | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
State and political subdivisions | | (1,038,539 | ) | 12,911,929 | | (24,689 | ) | 390,310 | |
Total non-mortgage backed debt securities | | (1,038,539 | ) | 12,911,929 | | (24,689 | ) | 390,310 | |
Mortgage backed securities | | (12,465 | ) | 2,644,664 | | — | | — | |
Equity securities | | (61,989 | ) | 22,736 | | — | | — | |
Total | | $ | (1,112,993 | ) | $ | 15,579,329 | | $ | (24,689 | ) | $ | 390,310 | |
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.
At June 30, 2009, forty debt securities had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of 0.72% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and industry analysts’ reports. As management has the ability and intent to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future if classified as available for sale and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, no declines are deemed to be other than temporary.
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ATLANTIC SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The following table summarizes securities sales activity for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Proceeds from sales | | $ | 64,863,931 | | $ | 890,000 | | $ | 80,531,819 | | $ | 8,815,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Gross gains on sales | | $ | 1,153,008 | | $ | 8,405 | | $ | 1,384,133 | | $ | 40,245 | |
Gross losses on sales | | — | | — | | (10,697 | ) | — | |
Impairment losses | | (57,618 | ) | — | | (57,618 | ) | — | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net gains (losses) on sales of securities | | $ | 1,095,390 | | $ | 8,405 | | $ | 1,315,818 | | $ | 40,245 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to sales | | $ | 372,433 | | $ | 2,858 | | $ | 447,378 | | $ | 13,683 | |
During the second quarter of 2009, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $57,618 on an equity investment in Silverton Bank, a financial institution that failed during the quarter. The impairment loss represents the full amount of the Company’s investment in Silverton.
During the second quarter of 2009, the Bank restructured approximately $36 million in U.S. agency and mortgage backed securities to capture gains on securities prepaying at high speeds, to offset FDIC special assessment and to shorten the average maturity of the portfolio.
(5) Allowance for Loan Losses
Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and for the year ended December 31, 2008 is as follows:
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Beginning Balance | | $ | 11,671,534 | | $ | 8,878,795 | |
Add: | | | | | |
Provision for possible loan losses | | 6,068,000 | | 7,443,000 | |
Subtotal | | 17,739,534 | | 16,321,795 | |
Less: | | | | | |
Loans charged off | | 2,911,003 | | 4,843,627 | |
Recoveries on loans previously charged off | | (82,261 | ) | (193,366 | ) |
Net loans charged off | | 2,828,742 | | 4,650,261 | |
Balance, end of period | | $ | 14,910,792 | | $ | 11,671,534 | |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(6) Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets consist of non-accrual loans, accruing loans 90 days past due, repossessed assets and other real estate owned. The following summarizes non-performing assets:
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Accruing loans 90 days past due | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Non-accrual loans | | 64,246,642 | | 21,103,468 | |
Repossessed assets | | 49,400 | | 34,783 | |
Other real estate | | 7,566,940 | | 10,196,165 | |
Total non-performing assets | | $ | 71,862,982 | | $ | 31,334,416 | |
Nonperforming assets increased $40.5 million, or 129%, from December 31, 2008 to June 30, 2009. This increase is largely due to several large relationships that are secured by commercial and residential real estate construction and land development real estate being placed on non-accrual during the first and second quarters of 2009. All non-accrual loans are adequately collateralized based on management’s judgment and supported by recent collateral appraisals. Other Real Estate decreased $2.6 million during the second quarter of 2009 which is largely due to the $3.5 million sale of a $4.8 million condominium complex in South Georgia, resulting in a $1.3 million loss on the property. The Company also added approximately $2.0 million in 13 other real estate properties during the second quarter of 2009.
As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company’s Other Real Estate consisted of the following:
| | As of June 30, 2009 | | As of December 31, 2008 | |
1-4 Family residential properties | | 11 | | $ | 3,524,290 | | 8 | | $ | 3,574,090 | |
Nonfarm nonresidential properties | | 5 | | 655,265 | | 5 | | 520,101 | |
Multifamily residential properties | | 1 | | 31,675 | | — | | — | |
Construction & land development properties | | 20 | | 3,355,710 | | 15 | | 6,101,974 | |
Total | | 37 | | $ | 7,566,940 | | 28 | | $ | 10,196,165 | |
All properties are being actively marketed for sale and management is continuously monitoring these properties in order to minimize any losses.
The Company’s policy is to place loans on non-accrual status when it appears that the collection of interest in accordance with the terms of the loan is doubtful. Any loan which becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest is automatically placed on non-accrual. Exceptions are allowed for 90-day past due loans when such loans are well secured and in process of collection. Other Real Estate is defined as real estate acquired through or in lieu of foreclosure. At the time of foreclosure, an appraisal is obtained on the real estate. The amount charged to Other Real Estate will be the estimated fair value less costs to sell. The recorded investment is the unpaid balance of the loan, increased by accrued and uncollected interest, unamortized premium, finance charges, and loan acquisition costs, if any, and decreased by previous direct write down and unamortized discount. Any excess of the recorded investment in the loan satisfied over the appraised value of the property must be charged to allowance for loan losses.
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ATLANTIC SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(7) Goodwill
A summary of the changes in goodwill as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 is presented below.
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Beginning Balance | | $ | 19,533,501 | | $ | 19,533,501 | |
Impairment | | (19,533,501 | ) | — | |
Ending Balance | | $ | — | | $ | 19,533,501 | |
During the second quarter of 2009, the Company updated its goodwill impairment assessment based upon the current economic environment. The current economic environment factors have resulted in lower earnings with higher credit costs being reflected in the statement of operations as well as valuation adjustments to the loan balances through increases in the level of the allowance for loan losses. As a result of the updated assessment, goodwill was found to be impaired and was written down to its estimated fair value. The impairment charge of $19.5 million was recognized as an expense in the second quarter consolidated statement of operations.
(8) Shareholders’ Equity
On May 27, 2009, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to eliminate par value per share with respect to its common stock from the previous $5.00 par value per share of its common stock. Therefore, the paid-in capital surplus for the Company as of that date was included with the Company’s common stock.
(9) Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”), which provides a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles. SFAS No. 157 applies to all financial elements that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis.
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The table below presents the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
| | As of June 30, | |
| | 2009 | |
| | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | |
Securities available-for-sale | | $ | 147,802,865 | | $ | — | | $ | 147,802,865 | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
During the first quarter of 2009, the Company changed its investment bond accountants. Therefore, the level of measurement techniques to evaluate some of the securities available-for-sale changed to include all in the Level 2 category since they are using different pricing sources and different matrixes for the securities available-for-sale.
Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are included in the table below.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
| | As of June 30, | |
| | 2009 | |
| | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Loans | | $ | 72,589,621 | | $ | — | | $ | 72,589,621 | | $ | — | |
Loans held for sale | | 4,072,134 | | | | 4,072,134 | | | |
Other real estate owned | | 7,566,940 | | — | | 7,566,940 | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total assets at fair value | | $ | 84,228,695 | | $ | — | | $ | 84,228,695 | | $ | — | |
The carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company’s assets and liabilities which are required to be either disclosed or recorded at fair value at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are as follows:
| | June 30, 2009 | | December 31, 2008 | |
| | Carrying | | Estimated | | Carrying | | Estimated | |
| | Amount | | Fair Value | | Amount | | Fair Value | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 104,679,166 | | $ | 104,679,166 | | $ | 15,130,136 | | $ | 15,130,136 | |
Securities available for sale | | 147,802,865 | | 147,802,865 | | 100,619,437 | | 100,619,437 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock | | 4,316,800 | | 4,316,800 | | 3,670,200 | | 3,670,200 | |
Loans held for sale | | 4,072,134 | | 4,072,134 | | 1,291,352 | | 1,291,352 | |
Loans, net | | 775,219,111 | | 777,377,491 | | 781,212,130 | | 783,884,588 | |
Other real estate owned | | 7,566,940 | | 7,566,940 | | 10,196,165 | | 10,196,165 | |
Cash surrender value of life insurance | | 12,730,286 | | 12,730,286 | | 12,465,228 | | 12,465,228 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | 964,818,568 | | 969,525,824 | | 836,451,443 | | 838,965,232 | |
FHLB borrowings | | 56,300,000 | | 57,018,817 | | 47,500,000 | | 48,403,420 | |
Subordinated debentures | | 1,400,000 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,400,000 | |
Junior subordinated debentures | | 10,310,000 | | 10,310,000 | | 10,310,000 | | 10,310,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Limitations - Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial statement elements. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the fair value of assets and liabilities that are not required to be recorded or disclosed at fair value like the mortgage banking operation, brokerage network and premises and equipment.
(10) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 141 (R)-1, Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies. This FASB Staff Position amends and clarifies SFAS No. 141 (R), Business Combinations, to address application issues on the initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting, and disclosure of assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company cannot determine what impact this will have until the transactions occur.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly. This FASB Staff Position provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have
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ATLANTIC SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
significantly decreased. It also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. It emphasizes that even if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability and regardless of the valuation technique used, the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. This accounting standard become effective for the Company in the second quarter of 2009. The adoption did not have a significant impact on results of operations or financial position.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments. This FASB Staff Position amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. GAAP for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements and does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities. This accounting standard become effective for the Company in the second quarter of 2009. The adoption did not have a significant impact on results of operations or financial position.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. This FASB Staff Position amends SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. It also amends APB No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. This accounting standard become effective for the Company in the second quarter of 2009. The adoption did not have a significant impact on results of operations or financial position.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events. This statement establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. In particular, this statement sets (1) the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements (2) the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements and (3) the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. This statement is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS 165 for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, as required, and adoption did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.
On June 29, 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles — a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162 (“SFAS 168”). SFAS 168 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP. SFAS 168 will be effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009, for most entities. On the effective date, all non-SEC accounting and reporting standards will be superceded. The Company will adopt SFAS 168 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009, as required, and adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
On June 12, 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets (“SFAS 166”), and SFAS No.167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (“SFAS 167”), which changed the way entities account for securitizations and special-purpose entities.
SFAS 166 is a revision to FASB SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, and will require more information about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions, and where companies have continuing exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets. SFAS 166 also eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity”, changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets and requires additional disclosures.
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ATLANTIC SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
SFAS 167 is a revision to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, and changes how a company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. The determination of whether a company is required to consolidate an entity is based on, among other things, an entity’s purpose and design and a company’s ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance.
Both SFAS 166 and SFAS 167 will be effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Earlier application is prohibited. The recognition and measurement provisions of SFAS 166 shall be applied to transfers that occur on or after the effective date. The Company will adopt both SFAS 166 and SFAS 167 on January 1, 2010, as required. Management has not determined the impact adoption may have on our consolidated financial statements.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For Each of the Three Months and Six Months in the Period Ended
June 30, 2009 and 2008
The following discussion of financial condition as of June 30, 2009 compared to December 31, 2008, and the results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008 should be read in conjunction with the condensed financial statements and accompanying footnotes appearing in this report.
Advisory Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution readers of this report that such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our expectations of future performance is based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our knowledge of our business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from our expectations.
Factors which could cause actual results to differ from expectations include, among other things:
· the challenges, costs and complications associated with the continued development of our branches;
· the potential that loan charge-offs may exceed the allowance for loan losses or that such allowance will be increased as a result of factors beyond our control;
· our dependence on senior management;
· competition from existing financial institutions operating in our market areas as well as the entry into such areas of new competitors with greater resources, broader branch networks and more comprehensive services;
· adverse conditions in the stock market, the public debt market, and other capital markets (including changes in interest rate conditions);
· the effect of any mergers, acquisitions or other transactions to which we or our subsidiary may from time to time be a party, including, without limitation, our ability to successfully integrate any businesses that we acquire;
· changes in deposit rates, the net interest margin, and funding sources;
· inflation, interest rate, market, and monetary fluctuations;
· risks inherent in making loans including repayment risks and value of collateral;
· the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct operations may be different than expected resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality or a reduced demand for credit, including the resultant effect on our loan portfolio and allowance for loan losses;
· fluctuations in consumer spending and saving habits;
· the demand for our products and services;
· technological changes;
· the challenges and uncertainties in the implementation of our expansion and development strategies;
· the ability to increase market share;
· the adequacy of expense projections and estimates of impairment loss;
· the impact of changes in accounting policies by the Securities and Exchange Commission;
· unanticipated regulatory or judicial proceedings;
· the potential negative effects of future legislation affecting financial institutions (including, without limitation, laws concerning taxes, banking, securities, and insurance);
· the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System;
· the timely development and acceptance of products and services, including products and services offered through alternative delivery channels such as the Internet;
· the impact on our business, as well as on the risks set forth above, of various domestic or international military or terrorist activities or conflicts;
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· other factors described in this report and in other reports we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and
· Our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Executive Summary and Recent Developments
The Company’s total assets at June 30, 2009, were approximately $1.1 billion, which represented an increase of approximately $111.3 million, or 11%, from December 31, 2008. Net earnings (loss) decreased $24.9 million, or 1313.91%, for the six months ended June 30, 2009 to a loss of $23.0 million, or $5.47 per diluted share, compared to earnings of $1.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
During the second quarter of 2009, the Company recognized a $19.5 million goodwill impairment charge to earnings. The Company completed its annual goodwill impairment assessment during the fourth quarter of 2008. At the time of the annual assessment, there was no impairment of goodwill. Since year-end, the Company has continuously updated its goodwill impairment assessment and found an impairment of goodwill during the second quarter of 2009. Because goodwill is an intangible asset that cannot be sold separately or otherwise disposed of, it is not recognized in determining capital adequacy for regulatory purposes. Therefore, the goodwill impairment charge had no effect on the Company’s regulatory capital ratios.
On May 27, 2009, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to eliminate par value per share with respect to its common stock from the previous $5.00 par value per share of its common stock. Therefore, the paid-in capital surplus for the Company as of that date was included with the Company’s common stock.
During the second quarter of 2009, the Company created a Special Assets Division to address problem credits and to assist in the collection efforts from problem loans and charged-off loans. Senior Vice President Randy Griffin will manage this department of three people and will report directly to Edward P. Loomis, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank.
On July 31, 2009, the Board of Directors promoted Edward P. Loomis, Jr. to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Southern Bank. Mark Stevens will continue as President and Chief Executive Officer of the holding company, Atlantic Southern Financial Group, Inc.
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Financial Condition
The composition of assets and liabilities for the Company is as follows:
| | June 30, | | December 31, | | | | | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | $ Change | | % Change | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Total cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 104,679,166 | | $ | 15,130,136 | | $ | 89,549,030 | | 591.86 | % |
Securities available for sale | | 147,802,865 | | 100,619,437 | | 47,183,428 | | 46.89 | % |
Loans, net of unearned income | | 790,129,903 | | 792,883,664 | | (2,753,761 | ) | -0.35 | % |
Cash surrender value of life insurance | | 12,730,286 | | 12,465,228 | | 265,058 | | 2.13 | % |
Goodwill and other intangible assets | | 2,730,008 | | 22,444,667 | | (19,714,659 | ) | -87.84 | % |
Total assets | | 1,103,017,253 | | 991,741,590 | | 111,275,663 | | 11.22 | % |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | 964,818,568 | | 836,451,443 | | 128,367,125 | | 15.35 | % |
FHLB advances | | 56,300,000 | | 47,500,000 | | 8,800,000 | | 18.53 | % |
Subordinated debentures | | 1,400,000 | | 1,400,000 | | — | | — | |
Junior subordinated debentures | | 10,310,000 | | 10,310,000 | | — | | — | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | 140,817 | | 1,630,080 | | (1,489,263 | ) | -91.36 | % |
| | | | | | | | | |
Loan to Deposit Ratio | | 81.89 | % | 94.79 | % | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
The most significant change in the composition of assets was the increase in cash and due from banks due to the growth of deposits of the Company. The most significant change in the composition of liabilities was the increase in deposits, especially time deposits. Time deposits, including brokered and core deposits, are our principal source of funds for loans and investing in securities. Local retail time deposits at June 30, 2009, increased approximately $134.6 million since December 31, 2008 due to managements’ aggressive efforts to increase core deposits and reduce the Bank’s reliance on brokered deposits. The Company was able to decrease brokered deposits since December 31, 2008 by approximately $36.9 million at June 30, 2009 primarily due to its ability to replace them with retail deposits. Other core deposits (non-interest bearing, interest bearing and saving accounts) increased approximately $30.7 million at June 30, 2009 compared to December 31, 2008.
Due to our strong loan demand in the past, we chose to obtain a portion of our deposits from outside of our market. The deposits obtained outside of our market area generally have lower rates than rates being offered for certificates of deposits in our local market. We have also utilized out-of-market deposits in certain instances to obtain longer term deposits than are readily available in our local market. Our brokered time deposits represented 38.5% of our deposits as of June 30, 2009 when compared to 46.2% of our deposits as of December 31, 2008.
We generally obtain out-of-market time deposits of $100,000 or more through brokers with whom we maintain ongoing relationships. We have adopted guidelines regarding our use of brokered CDs that limit our brokered CDs as a percentage of total deposits and dictate that we leverage our branch network in order to further reduce our reliance on brokered deposits. In the past, the Bank has relied heavily on brokered deposits. Management expects that this source of funding may not be available in the future and has instituted an aggressive retail deposit marketing campaign to replace a portion of the brokered CDs as they mature.
Investment Securities
Securities in our portfolio totaled $147.8 million at June 30, 2009, compared to $100.6 million at December 31, 2008. The most significant increase in the securities portfolio has resulted from the purchase of $92.9 million in U.S. Treasury securities and $35.9 million of U.S Government Sponsored Enterprises securities, which were offset by the sale of $5.1 million in state, county and municipal bonds, the maturity of $25.0 million in U.S. Treasury securities and the sales and/or paydowns of $46.5 million in mortgage-backed securities. At June 30, 2009, the securities portfolio had unrealized net losses of approximately $359 thousand.
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The following table shows the carrying value of the investment securities at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | (Dollars in Thousands) | |
Securities available for sale: | | | | | |
U. S. Government Sponsored Enterprises | | $ | 41,699 | | $ | 17,761 | |
U. S. Treasury Securities | | 67,919 | | 251 | |
State, County and Municipal | | 15,187 | | 20,298 | |
Mortgage-backed Securities | | 22,706 | | 62,036 | |
Other Investments | | 292 | | 273 | |
Total | | $ | 147,803 | | $ | 100,619 | |
The following table summarizes securities sales activity for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Proceeds from sales | | $ | 64,863,931 | | $ | 890,000 | | $ | 80,531,819 | | $ | 8,815,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Gross gains on sales | | $ | 1,153,008 | | $ | 8,405 | | $ | 1,384,133 | | $ | 40,245 | |
Gross losses on sales | | — | | — | | (10,697 | ) | — | |
Impairment losses | | (57,618 | ) | — | | (57,618 | ) | — | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net gains (losses) on sales of securities | | $ | 1,095,390 | | $ | 8,405 | | $ | 1,315,818 | | $ | 40,245 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to sales | | $ | 372,433 | | $ | 2,858 | | $ | 447,378 | | $ | 13,683 | |
During the second quarter of 2009, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $57,618 on an equity investment in Silverton Bank, a financial institution that failed during the quarter. The impairment loss represents the full amount of the Company’s investment in Silverton.
During the second quarter of 2009, the Bank restructured approximately $36 million in U.S. agency and mortgage backed securities to capture gains on securities prepaying at high speeds, to offset FDIC special assessment and to shorten the average maturity of the portfolio.
Loans
Total loans, net of unearned income decreased approximately $2.8 million, or 0.35%, at June 30, 2009, from December 31, 2008 as management has made an effort to limit loan growth in order to preserve capital for the Company. Management is limiting credit availability especially for acquisitions, development and construction loans and pursuing collection efforts aggressively. The following table presents a summary of the loan portfolio by category.
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| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | (Amounts in Thousands) | |
| | | | | |
Commercial | | $ | 62,772 | | $ | 70,187 | |
Real estate - commercial | | 312,176 | | 310,459 | |
Real estate - construction | | 315,220 | | 314,405 | |
Real estate - mortgage | | 91,542 | | 89,102 | |
Obligations of political subdivisions in the U.S. | | 346 | | 347 | |
Consumer | | 8,454 | | 8,905 | |
Total Loans | | 790,510 | | 793,405 | |
Less: | | | | | |
Unearned loan fees | | (380 | ) | (521 | ) |
Allowance for loan losses | | (14,911 | ) | (11,672 | ) |
Loans, net | | $ | 775,219 | | $ | 781,212 | |
Asset Quality
Management considers asset quality to be of primary importance. Management has a credit administration and loan review process, which monitors, controls and measures our credit risk, standardized credit analyses and our comprehensive credit policy. Management has an established warning and early detection system regarding the loans and a comprehensive analysis of the allowance for loan losses.
The following table presents a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
Analysis of Changes in Allowance for Loan Losses
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | (Amounts in Thousands) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Balance beginning of period | | $ | 11,493 | | $ | 9,158 | | $ | 11,672 | | $ | 8,879 | |
Loans charged-off | | (2,317 | ) | (453 | ) | (2,911 | ) | (585 | ) |
Recoveries | | 17 | | 83 | | 82 | | 92 | |
Net charge-offs | | (2,300 | ) | (370 | ) | (2,829 | ) | (493 | ) |
Provision for loan losses | | 5,718 | | 946 | | 6,068 | | 1,348 | |
Balance end of period | | $ | 14,911 | | $ | 9,734 | | $ | 14,911 | | $ | 9,734 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total Loans: | | | | | | | | | |
At period end | | $ | 790,130 | | $ | 792,618 | | $ | 790,130 | | $ | 792,618 | |
Average | | 791,354 | | 758,009 | | 793,493 | | 731,324 | |
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As a percentage of average loans (annualized): | | | | | | | | | |
Net charge-offs | | 1.16 | % | 0.20 | % | 0.71 | % | 0.13 | % |
Provision for loan losses | | 2.89 | % | 0.50 | % | 1.53 | % | 0.37 | % |
Allowance as a percentage of period end loans | | 1.89 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.89 | % | 1.23 | % |
Allowance as a percentage of non-performing loans | | 23.21 | % | 244.71 | % | 23.21 | % | 244.71 | % |
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Management believes that the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2009 is adequate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio. This assessment involves uncertainty and judgment; therefore, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses cannot be determined with precision and may be subject to change in future periods. Significant increases to the provision for loan losses may be necessary if material adverse changes in general economic conditions occur or the performance of our loan portfolio deteriorates. In addition, bank regulatory authorities, as part of their periodic examination of the Bank, may require adjustments to the provision for loan losses in future periods if, in their opinion, the results of their review warrant such additions. Because of these factors, it is reasonably possible that the estimated losses on loans may change materially in the near term. However, the amount of the change cannot be estimated.
Nonperforming assets consist of non-accrual loans, accruing loans 90 days past due, repossessed assets and other real estate owned. The following summarizes non-performing assets:
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Accruing loans 90 days past due | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Non-accrual loans | | 64,246,642 | | 21,103,468 | |
Repossessed assets | | 49,400 | | 34,783 | |
Other real estate | | 7,566,940 | | 10,196,165 | |
Total non-performing assets | | $ | 71,862,982 | | $ | 31,334,416 | |
Nonperforming assets increased $40.5 million, or 129%, from December 31, 2008 to June 30, 2009. This increase is largely due to several large relationships that are secured by commercial and residential real estate construction and land development real estate being placed on non-accrual during the first and second quarters of 2009. All non-accrual loans are adequately collateralized based on management’s judgment and supported by recent collateral appraisals. Other Real Estate decreased $2.6 million during the second quarter of 2009 which is largely due to the $3.5 million sale of a $4.8 million condominium complex in South Georgia, resulting in a $1.3 million loss on the property. The Company also added approximately $2.0 million in 13 other real estate properties during the second quarter of 2009.
As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company’s Other Real Estate consisted of the following:
| | As of June 30, 2009 | | As of December 31, 2008 | |
1-4 Family residential properties | | 11 | | $ | 3,524,290 | | 8 | | $ | 3,574,090 | |
Nonfarm nonresidential properties | | 5 | | 655,265 | | 5 | | 520,101 | |
Multifamily residential properties | | 1 | | 31,675 | | — | | — | |
Construction & land development properties | | 20 | | 3,355,710 | | 15 | | 6,101,974 | |
Total | | 37 | | $ | 7,566,940 | | 28 | | $ | 10,196,165 | |
All properties are being actively marketed for sale and management is continuously monitoring these properties in order to minimize any losses.
The Company’s policy is to place loans on non-accrual status when it appears that the collection of interest in accordance with the terms of the loan is doubtful. Any loan which becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest is automatically placed on non-accrual. Exceptions are allowed for 90-day past due loans when such loans are well secured and in process of collection. Other Real Estate is defined as real estate acquired as salvage on uncollectible loans. At the time of foreclosure, an appraisal is obtained on the real estate. The amount charged to Other Real Estate will be the lower of appraised value or recorded investment in the loan satisfied. The recorded investment is the unpaid balance of the loan, increased by accrued and uncollected interest, unamortized premium, finance charges, and loan acquisition costs, if any, and decreased by previous direct write down and unamortized
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discount. Any excess of the recorded investment in the loan satisfied over the appraised value of the property must be charged to allowance for loan losses.
Goodwill
The Company reviews its goodwill for impairment annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate that goodwill has been impaired. The Company completed its annual goodwill impairment assessment as of December 31, 2008. In completing the annual assessment, the Company engaged an independent business valuation firm to assist with the valuation. The Company’s year-end goodwill impairment assessment indicated that there was no goodwill impairment.
Since year-end, however, the Company’s stock price continues to trade below its per-share book value which management believes reflects uncertainty about the economic cycle. The current economic environment has also resulted in lower earnings with higher credit costs. Higher credit costs are reflected in the income statement as well as valuation adjustments to the loan balances, through increases to the level of the allowance for loan losses. With these factors in place, management believed that goodwill should be re-assessed for impairment. The Company engaged the same business valuation firm to update their year-end valuation analysis, which included a discounted cash flow analysis. The conclusion from the updated impairment analysis was that impairment was present and a $19.5 million charge to earnings was taken.
Because goodwill is an intangible asset that cannot be sold separately or otherwise disposed of, it is not recognized in determining capital adequacy for regulatory purposes. Therefore, the non-cash goodwill impairment charge had no effect on the Company’s regulatory capital ratios or cash flows of the Company.
Deposits
Total deposits at June 30, 2009 were $964.8 million, an increase of $128.4 million, or 15%, from December 31, 2008. Total interest bearing demand and savings accounts of $171.6 million increased $22.4 million, or 15%, resulting mainly from our branching efforts and our emphasis on increasing core deposits.
Total time deposits as of June 30, 2009 were $736.4 million, an increase of $97.6 million, or 15%, from December 31, 2008. Total retail time deposits at June 30, 2009 increased approximately $134.6 million, or 21% of total time deposits, from December 31, 2008 due to managements’ aggressive efforts to increase core deposits and reduce reliance on brokered deposits. The weighted average rates paid for retail time deposits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 were 3.29% and 3.45%, respectively, compared to 4.52% and 4.79% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. Total brokered deposits at June 30, 2009 decreased approximately $36.9 million, or 6% of total time deposits, from December 31, 2008, resulting mainly from our ability to replace brokered deposits with retail deposits during the first and second quarters of 2009. The weighted average rates paid for brokered deposits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 were 3.55% and 3.67%, respectively, compared to 4.21% and 4.56% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008.
Results of Operations
General
The Company’s results of operations are determined by its ability to effectively manage interest income and expense, to minimize loan and investment losses, to generate noninterest income and to control noninterest expense. Since interest rates are determined by market forces and economic conditions beyond the control of the Company, the ability to generate interest income is dependent upon the Bank’s ability to obtain an adequate spread between the rate earned on earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
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The following table shows the significant components of net earnings:
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | |
| | June 30, | | | | | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | $ Change | | % Change | |
Interest and Dividend Income | | $ | 24,248,870 | | $ | 27,903,694 | | $ | (3,654,824 | ) | -13.10 | % |
Interest Expense | | 14,357,373 | | 15,660,486 | | (1,303,113 | ) | -8.32 | % |
Net Interest Income | | 9,891,497 | | 12,243,208 | | (2,351,711 | ) | -19.21 | % |
Provision for Loan Losses | | 6,068,000 | | 1,348,000 | | 4,720,000 | | 350.15 | % |
Net Earnings (Loss) | | (23,039,956 | ) | 1,897,992 | | (24,937,948 | ) | -1313.91 | % |
Net Earnings (Loss) Per Diluted Share | | $ | (5.47 | ) | $ | 0.43 | | (5.90 | ) | -1372.09 | % |
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| | Three Months Ended | | | | | |
| | June 30, | | | | | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | $ Change | | % Change | |
Interest and Dividend Income | | $ | 11,701,996 | | $ | 13,477,725 | | $ | (1,775,729 | ) | -13.18 | % |
Interest Expense | | 7,207,741 | | 7,511,928 | | (304,187 | ) | -4.05 | % |
Net Interest Income | | 4,494,255 | | 5,965,797 | | (1,471,542 | ) | -24.67 | % |
Provision for Loan Losses | | 5,718,000 | | 946,000 | | 4,772,000 | | 504.44 | % |
Net Earnings (Loss) | | (23,781,709 | ) | 708,276 | | (24,489,985 | ) | -3457.69 | % |
Net Earnings (Loss) Per Diluted Shares | | $ | (5.65 | ) | $ | 0.16 | | (5.81 | ) | -3631.25 | % |
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Net Interest Income
Our primary source of income is interest income from loans and investment securities. Our profitability depends largely on net interest income, which is the difference between the interest received on interest-earning assets and the interest paid on deposits, borrowings, and other interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income decreased $2.4 million, or 19%, for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008. Net interest income decreased $1.5 million, or 25%, for the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.
Total interest and dividend income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased $1.8 million, or 13%, and $3.7 million, or 13%, respectively, when compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. This decrease is primarily due to the effect of the Federal Reserve decreasing the federal funds rate, which affects a majority of the interest rates for our loans. Also, the number and balances of loans in non-accrual status reduced interest income. The average loan and loan held for sale portfolios for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 increased approximately $33.3 million, or 4%, and $62.2 million, or 9%, respectively, when compared to average loan and loan held for sale portfolios for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. The average yield on loans, however, decreased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 to 5.43% and 5.58%, respectively, compared to an average yield of 6.56% and 7.08% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.
Total interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased $304 thousand, or 4%, and $1.3 million, or 8%, respectively, when compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. Two factors impact interest expense: average balances of deposit and borrowing portfolios and average rates paid on each. Average deposit balances increased approximately $156.3 million and $150.3 million when comparing the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. The average rate paid on the deposit portfolios for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased to 3.07% and 3.18%, respectively, from 3.89% and 4.20% when compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. Average borrowing balances increased approximately $11.2 million and $9.2 million when comparing the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. Average interest rates
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paid on borrowings were 3.15% and 3.19% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, compared to 3.54% and 4.00% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.
The banking industry uses two key ratios to measure relative profitability of net interest income, which are net interest spread and net interest margin. The interest rate spread measures the difference between the average yield on earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The interest rate spread eliminates the impact of non-interest-bearing funding sources and gives a direct perspective on the effect of market interest rate movements. The net interest margin is an indication of the profitability of our investments, and is defined as net interest revenue as a percentage of total average earning assets which includes the positive impact of funding a portion of earning assets with customers’ non-interest-bearing deposits and with stockholders’ equity.
For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, our tax equivalent net interest spread was 1.93% and 2.55%, respectively, while the tax equivalent net interest margin was 1.94% and 2.87%, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, our tax equivalent net interest spread was 2.12% and 2.69%, respectively, while the tax equivalent net interest margin was 2.19% and 3.04%, respectively. The decreases in net interest spread and net interest margin from the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 to the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, were due to our promotion of higher short-term yields on retail time deposits, which reduced our dependence on brokered time deposits, purchase of investment securities and the reduction of the short-term rates by the Federal Reserve, starting in the second quarter of 2007 and continuing through the fourth quarter of 2008, and its effect on the Company’s slightly asset-sensitive balance sheet.
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The following table shows the relationship between interest revenue and interest expense and the average balances of interest-earning assets and interest-earning liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
Average Consolidated Balance Sheet and Net Interest Margin Analysis
| | For the Three Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | (Amounts in thousands) | |
| | Average | | | | Average | | Average | | | | Average | |
| | Balance | | Interest | | Rate | | Balance | | Interest | | Rate | |
Earning Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans, net of unearned income (4) (5) (6) | | $ | 791,354 | | $ | 10,730 | | 5.43 | % | $ | 758,009 | | $ | 12,436 | | 6.56 | % |
Federal funds sold | | — | | — | | 0.00 | % | 6,258 | | 33 | | 2.11 | % |
Investment securities - taxable (7) | | 113,981 | | 811 | | 2.85 | % | 55,260 | | 707 | | 5.12 | % |
Investment securities - tax-exempt (6) (7) | | 15,247 | | 157 | | 6.24 | % | 22,639 | | 225 | | 6.02 | % |
Other interest and dividend income | | 22,924 | | 4 | | 0.07 | % | 4,990 | | 77 | | 6.17 | % |
Total Earning Assets | | 943,506 | | 11,702 | | 5.00 | % | 847,156 | | 13,478 | | 6.42 | % |
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Non-interest-earning assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses | | -12,071 | | | | | | -9,356 | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | 65,226 | | | | | | 9,095 | | | | | |
Premises and equipment | | 31,822 | | | | | | 28,476 | | | | | |
Accrued interest receivable | | 6,023 | | | | | | 6,750 | | | | | |
Other assets | | 55,454 | | | | | | 41,258 | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 1,089,960 | | | | | | $ | 923,379 | | | | | |
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Interest bearing liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest bearing demand | | $ | 150,983 | | $ | 605 | | 1.60 | % | $ | 116,242 | | $ | 557 | | 1.92 | % |
Savings | | 8,651 | | 8 | | 0.37 | % | 8,082 | | 12 | | 0.59 | % |
Time deposits | | 712,828 | | 6,080 | | 3.41 | % | 598,053 | | 6,463 | | 4.32 | % |
Total interest bearing deposits | | 872,462 | | 6,693 | | 3.07 | % | 722,377 | | 7,032 | | 3.89 | % |
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | | 53,701 | | 388 | | 2.89 | % | 40,456 | | 334 | | 3.30 | % |
Other borrowings | | 1,400 | | 42 | | 12.00 | % | 3,425 | | 20 | | 2.34 | % |
Trust Preferred Securities | | 10,310 | | 85 | | 3.30 | % | 10,310 | | 126 | | 4.89 | % |
Total borrowed funds | | 65,411 | | 515 | | 3.15 | % | 54,191 | | 480 | | 3.54 | % |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | | 937,873 | | 7,208 | | 3.07 | % | 776,568 | | 7,512 | | 3.87 | % |
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Non-interest bearing deposits | | 54,683 | | | | | | 48,468 | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | 7,926 | | | | | | 7,439 | | | | | |
Shareholder’s equity | | 89,478 | | | | | | 90,904 | | | | | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity | | $ | 1,089,960 | | | | | | $ | 923,379 | | | | | |
Net interest revenue (1) | | | | $ | 4,494 | | | | | | $ | 5,966 | | | |
Net interest spread (2) | | | | | | 1.93 | % | | | | | 2.55 | % |
Net interest margin (3) (6) | | | | | | 1.94 | % | | | | | 2.87 | % |
(1) Net interest revenue is computed by subtracting the expense from the average interest-bearing liabilities from the income from the average earning assets.
(2) Net interest spread is computed by subtracting the yield from the expense of the average interest-bearing liabilities from the yield from the average earning assets.
(3) Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest revenue by average total earning assets.
(4) Average loans are shown net of unearned income. Included in the average balance of loans outstanding are loans where the accrual of interest has been discounted.
(5) Interest income includes loan fees as follows (in thousands): 2009 - $355; 2008 - $484
(6) Average rate reflects taxable equivalent adjustments using a tax rate of 34 percent.
(7) Investment securities are stated at amortized or accreted cost.
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The following table shows the relationship between interest revenue and interest expense and the average balances of interest-earning assets and interest-earning liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
Average Consolidated Balance Sheet and Net Interest Margin Analysis
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | (Amounts in thousands) | |
| | Average | | | | Average | | Average | | | | Average | |
| | Balance | | Interest | | Rate | | Balance | | Interest | | Rate | |
Earning Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans, net of unearned income (4) (5) (6) | | $ | 793,493 | | $ | 22,131 | | 5.58 | % | $ | 731,324 | | $ | 25,866 | | 7.08 | % |
Federal funds sold | | — | | — | | 0.00 | % | 8,592 | | 113 | | 2.63 | % |
Investment securities - taxable (7) | | 96,956 | | 1,786 | | 3.68 | % | 53,152 | | 1,344 | | 5.06 | % |
Investment securities - tax-exempt (6) (7) | | 15,938 | | 323 | | 6.14 | % | 21,455 | | 425 | | 6.00 | % |
Other interest and dividend income | | 14,748 | | 9 | | 0.12 | % | 4,896 | | 156 | | 6.37 | % |
Total Earning Assets | | 921,135 | | 24,249 | | 5.30 | % | 819,419 | | 27,904 | | 6.87 | % |
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Non-interest-earning assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses | | -11,903 | | | | | | -9,205 | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | 51,503 | | | | | | 9,184 | | | | | |
Premises and equipment | | 31,678 | | | | | | 28,263 | | | | | |
Accrued interest receivable | | 6,137 | | | | | | 7,085 | | | | | |
Other assets | | 54,821 | | | | | | 40,011 | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 1,053,371 | | | | | | $ | 894,757 | | | | | |
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Interest bearing liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest bearing demand | | $ | 147,249 | | $ | 1,204 | | 1.64 | % | $ | 112,140 | | $ | 1,205 | | 2.15 | % |
Savings | | 8,384 | | 15 | | 0.36 | % | 7,973 | | 23 | | 0.58 | % |
Time deposits | | 684,710 | | 12,129 | | 3.54 | % | 574,495 | | 13,351 | | 4.65 | % |
Total interest bearing deposits | | 840,343 | | 13,348 | | 3.18 | % | 694,608 | | 14,579 | | 4.20 | % |
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | | 51,518 | | 739 | | 2.87 | % | 40,448 | | 735 | | 3.63 | % |
Other borrowings | | 1,422 | | 85 | | 11.95 | % | 3,287 | | 45 | | 2.74 | % |
Trust Preferred Securities | | 10,310 | | 186 | | 3.61 | % | 10,310 | | 302 | | 5.86 | % |
Total borrowed funds | | 63,250 | | 1,010 | | 3.19 | % | 54,045 | | 1,082 | | 4.00 | % |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | | 903,593 | | 14,358 | | 3.18 | % | 748,653 | | 15,661 | | 4.18 | % |
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Non-interest bearing deposits | | 52,401 | | | | | | 47,822 | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | 7,730 | | | | | | 7,926 | | | | | |
Shareholder’s equity | | 89,647 | | | | | | 90,356 | | | | | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity | | $ | 1,053,371 | | | | | | $ | 894,757 | | | | | |
Net interest revenue (1) | | | | $ | 9,891 | | | | | | $ | 12,243 | | | |
Net interest spread (2) | | | | | | 2.12 | % | | | | | 2.69 | % |
Net interest margin (3) (6) | | | | | | 2.19 | % | | | | | 3.04 | % |
(1) Net interest revenue is computed by subtracting the expense from the average interest-bearing liabilities from the income from the average earning assets.
(2) Net interest spread is computed by subtracting the yield from the expense of the average interest-bearing liabilities from the yield from the average earning assets.
(3) Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest revenue by average total earning assets.
(4) Average loans are shown net of unearned income. Included in the average balance of loans outstanding are loans where the accrual of interest has been discounted.
(5) Interest income includes loan fees as follows (in thousands): 2009 - $693; 2008 - $932
(6) Average rate reflects taxable equivalent adjustments using a tax rate of 34 percent.
(7) Investment securities are stated at amortized or accreted cost.
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The following table provides a detailed analysis of the changes in interest income and interest expense due to changes in rate and volume for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to June 30, 2008.
Change in Interest Revenue and Expense on a Taxable Equivalent Basis
| | Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 | |
| | Compared to 2008 | | Compared to 2008 | |
| | Changes due to (a) | | Changes due to (a) | |
| | | | Yield/ | | Net | | | | Yield/ | | Net | |
| | Volume | | Rate | | Change | | Volume | | Rate | | Change | |
| | (Amounts in thousands) | |
Interest earned on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans | | $ | 311 | | $ | (2,017 | ) | $ | (1,706 | ) | $ | 1,558 | | $ | (5,293 | ) | $ | (3,735 | ) |
Investment securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Taxable investment securities | | 167 | | (63 | ) | 104 | | 496 | | (54 | ) | 442 | |
Tax-exempt investment securities | | (83 | ) | 15 | | (68 | ) | (121 | ) | 19 | | (102 | ) |
Interest earning deposits and fed funds sold | | 28 | | (134 | ) | (106 | ) | (8 | ) | (252 | ) | (260 | ) |
Total interest income | | 423 | | (2,199 | ) | (1,776 | ) | 1,925 | | (5,580 | ) | (3,655 | ) |
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Interest paid on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest bearing demand deposits | | 151 | | (103 | ) | 48 | | 331 | | (332 | ) | (1 | ) |
Savings | | — | | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | 1 | | (9 | ) | (8 | ) |
Time deposits | | 1,230 | | (1,613 | ) | (383 | ) | 2,417 | | (3,639 | ) | (1,222 | ) |
Other borrowings and FHLB advances | | 122 | | (46 | ) | 76 | | 235 | | (191 | ) | 44 | |
Trust Preferred Securities | | — | | (41 | ) | (41 | ) | — | | (116 | ) | (116 | ) |
Total interest expense | | 1,503 | | (1,807 | ) | (304 | ) | 2,984 | | (4,287 | ) | (1,303 | ) |
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Decrease in net interest revenue | | $ | (1,080 | ) | $ | (392 | ) | $ | (1,472 | ) | $ | (1,059 | ) | $ | (1,293 | ) | $ | (2,352 | ) |
(a) Volume and rate components are in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the change in each.
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $6.1 million compared to $1.3 million for the same period of 2008. The provision for loan losses for the second quarter of 2009 was $5.7 million compared to $946 thousand for the same period of 2008. The increase in the provision for loan losses is directly related to the increase in nonperforming assets during the second quarter of 2009. Net charge-offs as an annualized percentage of average outstanding loans for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were 0.71%, as compared with 0.13% for the same period of 2008. Net charge-offs as an annualized percentage of average outstanding loans for the second quarter of 2009 were 1.16%, as compared to 0.20% for the same period of 2008. Net loan charge-offs increased significantly during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008, due mainly to the Company charging off $2.9 million for several impaired loans in the first and second quarters of 2009.
The provision for loan losses is based on management’s evaluation of inherent risks in the loan portfolio and the corresponding analysis of the allowance for loan losses. Additional discussion on loan quality and the allowance for loan losses are included in the Asset Quality section of this report.
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Non-interest Income
Composition of other noninterest income is as follows:
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | |
| | June 30, | | | | | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | $ Change | | % Change | |
Service charges on deposit accounts | | $ | 839,675 | | $ | 857,218 | | $ | (17,543 | ) | -2.05 | % |
Other service charges, commissions and fees | | 238,127 | | 228,731 | | 9,396 | | 4.11 | % |
Gain on sales / calls of investment securities | | 1,315,818 | | 40,245 | | 1,275,573 | | 3169.52 | % |
Mortgage origination income | | 393,587 | | 430,032 | | (36,445 | ) | -8.47 | % |
Other income | | 556,076 | | 677,231 | | (121,155 | ) | -17.89 | % |
Total noninterest income | | $ | 3,343,283 | | $ | 2,233,457 | | $ | 1,109,826 | | 49.69 | % |
| | Three Months Ended | | | | | |
| | June 30, | | | | | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | $ Change | | % Change | |
Service charges on deposit accounts | | $ | 418,094 | | $ | 440,776 | | $ | (22,682 | ) | -5.15 | % |
Other service charges, commissions and fees | | 125,536 | | 118,848 | | 6,688 | | 5.63 | % |
Gain on sales / calls of investment securities | | 1,095,390 | | 8,405 | | 1,086,985 | | 12932.60 | % |
Mortgage origination income | | 186,631 | | 192,206 | | (5,575 | ) | -2.90 | % |
Other income | | 254,933 | | 470,149 | | (215,216 | ) | -45.78 | % |
Total noninterest income | | $ | 2,080,584 | | $ | 1,230,384 | | $ | 850,200 | | 69.10 | % |
Non-interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 increased $850 thousand, or 69%, and $1.1 million, or 50%, respectively, when compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase is primarily due to the gains on the sales of several mortgage-backed securities during the second quarter of 2009. The decrease in other income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to the same periods in 2008 is due to the Bank recognizing $171 thousand from the fair value adjustments to an interest rate swap during the second quarter of 2008 and to the decrease in commission fees from our wealth management department.
Non-interest Expense
Composition of other noninterest expense is as follows:
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | |
| | June 30, | | | | | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | $ Change | | % Change | |
Salaries | | $ | 5,415,452 | | $ | 5,687,615 | | $ | (272,163 | ) | -4.79 | % |
Occupancy expense | | 891,754 | | 911,671 | | (19,917 | ) | -2.18 | % |
Equipment rental and depreciation of equipment | | 631,503 | | 544,310 | | 87,193 | | 16.02 | % |
Loss (gain) on sale of other assets | | 1,523,685 | | 13,485 | | 1,510,200 | | 11199.11 | % |
Goodwill impairment | | 19,533,501 | | — | | 19,533,501 | | 100.00 | % |
Other expenses | | 4,553,327 | | 3,363,258 | | 1,190,069 | | 35.38 | % |
Total noninterest expense | | $ | 32,549,222 | | $ | 10,520,339 | | $ | 22,028,883 | | 209.39 | % |
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| | Three Months Ended | | | | | |
| | June 30, | | | | | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | $ Change | | % Change | |
Salaries | | $ | 2,638,685 | | $ | 2,823,534 | | $ | (184,849 | ) | -6.55 | % |
Occupancy expense | | 436,857 | | 462,873 | | (26,016 | ) | -5.62 | % |
Equipment rental and depreciation of equipment | | 326,202 | | 280,296 | | 45,906 | | 16.38 | % |
Loss (gain) on sale of other assets | | 1,460,750 | | (165 | ) | 1,460,915 | | -885403.03 | % |
Goodwill impairment | | 19,533,501 | | — | | 19,533,501 | | 100.00 | % |
Other expenses | | 2,838,226 | | 1,766,184 | | 1,072,042 | | 60.70 | % |
Total noninterest expense | | $ | 27,234,221 | | $ | 5,332,722 | | $ | 21,901,499 | | 410.70 | % |
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, total non-interest expense was $27.2 million and $32.5 million, respectively. This includes a $19.5 million charge for goodwill impairment. Excluding this non-recurring charge, total non-interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was $7.7 million and $13.0 million, respectively. When compared to the same periods of 2008, excluding the goodwill impairment charge, total non-interest expense for the three and six months increased $2.4 million, or 44%, and $2.5 million, or 24%, respectively. This increase is attributable to the loss on the sales of Other Real Estate properties with one particular property loss totaling to $1.3 million during the second quarter of 2009, the recognition of Other Real Estate expenses from several foreclosed properties acquired since the fourth quarter of 2008, the increase of $386 thousand in quarterly FDIC assessments, and the accrual of $527 thousand for the special one-time FDIC assessment payable on September 30, 2009. The decrease in salaries and employee benefits pertains to a reduction in the accrual of bonuses, the utilization of a bank officer one day per quarter furlough day, and a small reduction in staff. The increases in equipment rental and depreciation of equipment and other expenses are not attributable to any one particular item, but represent increases related to physical facility expansion. The decreases in occupancy expense are attributable to the Company closing of the St. Simons Island branch on December 31, 2008. Since the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company continues to take measures to decrease controllable noninterest expense.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax benefit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was $2.6 million and $2.3 million, respectively, compared to the income tax expense of $209 thousand and $710 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 were 9.84% and 9.23%, respectively, compared to 22.80% and 27.23% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. The effective tax rates were lower than the statutory tax rates primarily due to the tax-free income from certain investment securities and loans that are exempt from income taxes, tax credits received from affordable housing investments and the goodwill impairment charge. The majority of the goodwill from the two acquisitions was treated as tax-free exchanges, which was not recognized for tax reporting purposes and therefore no tax deduction was allowed for the impairment charge. Likewise, no tax benefit for the goodwill was recognized in the financial statements relating to the $19.5 million charge.
Liquidity
Liquidity management involves the matching of the cash flow requirements of customers, either depositors withdrawing funds or borrowers needing loans, and the ability of the Company to meet those requirements.
The Company’s liquidity program is designed and intended to provide guidance in funding the credit and investment activities of the Company, while at the same time ensuring that the deposit obligations of the Company are met on a timely basis. In order to permit active and timely management of assets and liabilities, these accounts are monitored regularly in regard to volume, mix and maturity.
The Company’s liquidity position depends primarily upon the liquidity of its assets relative to its need to respond to short-term demand for funds caused by withdrawals from deposit accounts and loan funding commitments. Primary sources of liquidity are scheduled repayments on the Company’s loans and interest on, and maturities of, its
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investment securities. Sales of investment securities available for sale represent another source of liquidity to the Company. The Company may also utilize its cash and due from banks and federal funds sold to meet liquidity requirements as needed.
The Company also has the ability, on a short-term basis, to purchase up to $18 million in federal funds from other financial institutions. At June 30, 2009, the Company had no federal funds purchased. The Company had a total available line of $56.6 million, subject to available collateral, from the Federal Home Loan Bank. The Company has $56.3 million in FHLB advances on this line at June 30, 2009. The Company has a total available line of $56.3 million, subject to available collateral, from the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB). The Company had no advances on the FRB line at June 30, 2009.
The Bank’s liquidity policy requires that the ratio of cash and certain short-term investments to net withdrawable deposit accounts be at least 10%. The Bank’s liquidity ratios at June 30, 2009 and 2008 were 26.06% and 12.83%, respectively.
The Bank has relied heavily on brokered deposits in the past. Management expects that this source of funding may not be available in the future and has instituted an aggressive retail deposit marketing campaign to replace a portion of the brokered CDs as they mature. The increase in liquid assets is designed to provide cash to payoff a portion of the brokered deposits as they mature.
Capital Resources
In February and March, 2009, the Bank underwent a customary periodic regulatory examination performed by its state and federal bank regulators. The final examination report was issued by the regulatory bodies during the third quarter of 2009. Based on preliminary communications between Bank management and the regulators, the Bank will be expected to enter into a program of corrective action. When a program of corrective action is determined by the regulators, management intends to fully and timely comply with all provisions.
We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimal capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on our financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, we must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Our capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulations to ensure capital adequacy require us to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth below in the table) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined in the regulations), and of Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to average assets (as defined in the regulations). Management believes, as of June 30, 2009 and as of December 31, 2008, that the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.
As of June 30, 2009, the Bank was categorized as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. Although the Bank currently satisfies the well-capitalized requirements, when the Bank and its regulators enter into a program of corrective action or a formal enforcement action, the Bank will be categorized as “adequately capitalized” until such program of corrective action is no longer in effect.
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The Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 follow:
| | | | | | | | | | To Be Well Capitalized | |
| | | | | | For Capital | | Under Prompt Corrective | |
| | Actual | | Adequacy Purposes | | Action Provisions | |
| | Amount | | Ratio | | Amount | | Ratio | | Amount | | Ratio | |
June 30, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Risk-Based Capital To Risk Weighted Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated | | $ | 84,124,000 | | 10.24 | % | $ | 65,721,875 | > | 8.0 | % | N/A | | N/A | |
Bank | | 82,971,000 | | 10.12 | % | 65,589,723 | > | 8.0 | % | 81,987,154 | > | 10.0 | % |
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Tier I Capital To Risk Weighted Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated | | $ | 72,402,000 | | 8.82 | % | $ | 32,835,374 | > | 4.0 | % | N/A | | N/A | |
Bank | | 71,260,000 | | 8.69 | % | 32,800,921 | > | 4.0 | % | 49,201,381 | > | 6.0 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tier I Capital To Average Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated | | $ | 72,402,000 | | 6.66 | % | $ | 43,484,685 | > | 4.0 | % | N/A | | N/A | |
Bank | | 71,260,000 | | 6.56 | % | 43,451,220 | > | 4.0 | % | 54,314,024 | > | 5.0 | % |
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December 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Risk-Based Capital To Risk Weighted Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated | | $ | 87,583,000 | | 10.47 | % | $ | 66,921,108 | > | 8.0 | % | N/A | | N/A | |
Bank | | 86,181,000 | | 10.33 | % | 66,742,304 | > | 8.0 | % | 83,427,880 | > | 10.0 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tier I Capital To Risk Weighted Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated | | $ | 75,709,000 | | 9.05 | % | $ | 33,462,541 | > | 4.0 | % | N/A | | N/A | |
Bank | | 74,332,000 | | 8.91 | % | 33,370,146 | > | 4.0 | % | 50,055,219 | > | 6.0 | % |
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Tier I Capital To Average Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated | | $ | 75,709,000 | | 7.84 | % | $ | 38,627,041 | > | 4.0 | % | N/A | | N/A | |
Bank | | 74,332,000 | | 7.71 | % | 38,563,943 | > | 4.0 | % | 48,204,929 | > | 5.0 | % |
We had outstanding junior subordinated debentures commonly referred to as Trust Preferred Securities totaling $10.3 million at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. The Trust Preferred Securities qualify as a Tier I capital under risk-based capital guidelines provided that total Trust Preferred Securities do not exceed certain quantitative limits. At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, all of the Trust Preferred Securities qualify as a Tier I capital. We had outstanding subordinated debentures totaling $1.4 million at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. The subordinated debentures qualify as a Tier II capital under risk-based capital guidelines. At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, all of the subordinated debentures qualify as a Tier II capital.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
Pursuant to Item 305(e) of Regulation S-K, no disclosure under this item is required.
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Item 4T. Controls and Procedures
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
The Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, supervised and participated in an evaluation of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in federal securities rules) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on, and as of the date of, that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in accumulating and communicating information to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures of that information under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in reports that are filed or submitted by the Company pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
During the second quarter of 2009, there were no significant changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting or, to the Company’s knowledge, in other factors that could significantly affect those internal controls subsequent to the date the Company carried out its evaluation that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. However, the design of any system of controls and procedures is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
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Part II. Other Information
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION:
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Please refer to the material pending legal proceedings discussed in Part I, “Item 3. Legal Proceedings” in our Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. There have been no material developments in the matters discussed in our Annual Report and there are no further material legal proceedings to which the Company or the Bank is a party or of which their property is the subject.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes from the risk factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. You should carefully consider the risk factor discussed below and those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described below and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
We expect to enter into a formal enforcement action with regulatory authorities, and we expect such action to place significant restrictions on our operations.
Under applicable laws, the FDIC and the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, our primary banking regulators, have the ability to impose substantial sanctions, restrictions and requirements on us if they determine, upon examination or otherwise, violations of laws with which we must comply, or weaknesses or failures with respect to general standards of safety and soundness. Applicable law prohibits disclosure of specific examination findings by the institution although formal enforcement actions are routinely disclosed by the regulatory authorities. We expect the issuance of a formal enforcement action primarily due to the high level of nonperforming assets of the Bank, the high level of brokered deposits and the resulting impact on the Company’s financial condition. These actions generally require certain corrective steps, impose limits on activities (such as lending, acquisitions or branching), prescribe lending parameters (such as loan types, volumes and terms) and require heightened capital ratios to be maintained. In many cases, policies must be revised by the institution and submitted to the regulatory authority for approval within time frames prescribed by the regulatory authorities. Failure to adhere to the requirements of the actions, once issued, can result in more severe penalties. Generally, these enforcement actions can be lifted only after subsequent examinations substantiate complete correction of the underlying issues.
Future restrictions on the conduct of our business could adversely impact our ability to attract deposits.
If we enter into a formal enforcement action, we will no longer be considered “well capitalized” by our banking regulators, we are, among other restrictions, prohibited from paying rates in excess of 75 basis points above the local market average on deposits of comparable maturity. Effective January 1, 2010, financial institutions that are not well capitalized will be prohibited from paying yields for deposits in excess of 75 basis points above a new national average rate for deposits of comparable maturity, as calculated by the FDIC, except in very limited circumstances where the FDIC permits use of a higher local market rate. This national rate may be lower than the prevailing rates in our local market, and we may be unable to secure the permission of the FDIC to use a local market rate. If restrictions on the rates we are able to pay on deposit accounts negatively impacts our ability to compete for deposits in our market area, we may be unable to attract or maintain core deposits, and our liquidity and ability to support demand for loans could be adversely affected.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders
The regular annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company was held on June 9, 2009 (“Annual Meeting”).
At the Annual Meeting, the shareholders elected the following Class I directors to serve for three-year terms or until their successors are duly qualified and elected. The following table sets forth the number of votes cast and withheld with respect to each nominated director.
Name | | Votes for | | Votes Withheld | | Votes Against | |
Peter R. Cates | | 2,745,358 | | 124,212 | | 0 | |
Laudis H. (Rick) Lanford | | 2,754,482 | | 115,088 | | 0 | |
J. Russell Lipford, Jr. | | 2,726,227 | | 143,343 | | 0 | |
Hugh F. Smisson, III | | 2,714,124 | | 155,446 | | 0 | |
Donald L. Moore, Jr. | | 2,454,287 | | 415,283 | | 0 | |
The following directors did not stand for reelection as their term of office continued: Carolyn Crayton, Michael C. Griffin, Thomas J. McMichael, Tyler J. Rauls, Jr., Mark A. Stevens, Raymond O. Ballard, Jr., J. Douglas Dunwody, William A. Fickling, III, Carl E. Hofstadter and George Waters, Jr.
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits:
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
32 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ATLANTIC SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
/s/ Mark A. Stevens | |
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Mark A. Stevens | |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
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Date: August 13, 2009 | |
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