The following table summarizes our significant contractual obligations and commitments at June 30, 2009:
The following is a summary of our off-balance sheet commitments, all of which were lending-related commitments:
Liquidity management refers to our ability to ensure that cash is available in a timely manner to meet loan demand and depositors’ needs, and to service other liabilities as they become due, without undue cost or risk, and without causing a disruption to normal operating activities. Baylake Corp. and Baylake Bank have different liquidity considerations.
Our primary sources of funds are dividends from Baylake Bank, investment income, and net proceeds from borrowings. We may also undertake offerings of junior subordinated obligations and issue our common stock if and when we deem it prudent to do so. We generally manage our liquidity position in order to provide funds necessary to meet interest obligations of our trust preferred securities, pay dividends to our shareholders, subject to regulatory restrictions, and repurchase shares. Such restrictions, which govern all state chartered banks, preclude the payment of dividends without the prior written consent of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions - Division of Banking (“WDFI”) if dividends declared and paid by such bank in either of the two immediately preceding years exceeded that bank’s net income for those years. In consultation with our federal and state regulators, our Board of Directors elected to forego the dividend to our shareholders beginning in the first quarter of 2008. In addition, in order to pay dividends in the future, we will need to seek prior approval from WDFI as well as the Federal Reserve Board. There is no assurance, however, that we would receive such approval if sought.
Baylake Bank meets its cash flow needs by having funding sources available to satisfy the credit needs of customers as well as having available funds to satisfy deposit withdrawal requests. Liquidity is derived from deposit growth, payments on and maturities of loans, payments on and maturities of the investment portfolio, access to other funding sources, marketability of certain assets, the ability to use loan and investment portfolios as collateral for secured borrowings and a strong capital position.
Maturing investments have historically been a primary source of liquidity. For the three months ended June 30, 2009, principal payments totaling $44.2 million were received on investments. However, we purchased $56.8 million in investments in the same period. At June 30, 2009 the investment portfolio contained $133.0 million of mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government sponsored agencies, representing 71.3% of the total investment portfolio. These securities tend to be highly marketable.
Deposit decreases, reflected as a financing activity in the June 30, 2009 Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, resulted in $15.0 million of cash outflow during the first six months of 2009. Deposit growth is generally the most stable source of liquidity, although brokered deposits, which are inherently less stable than locally generated core deposits, are sometimes used. Our reliance on brokered deposits decreased $28.3 million to $85.8 million during the six month period ended June 30, 2009, versus $113.9 million at December 31, 2008. If at any point we fall below the “well capitalized” regulatory capital threshold, it will become more difficult for us to obtain brokered deposits in the future. Affecting liquidity are core deposit growth levels, certificate of deposit maturity structure and retention, and characteristics and diversification of wholesale funding sources affecting the channels by which brokered deposits are acquired. Conversely, deposit outflow will cause a need to develop alternative sources of funds, which may not be as liquid and potentially a more costly alternative.
The scheduled payments and maturities of loans can provide a source of additional liquidity. There are $237.6 million, or 33.5% of total loans maturing within one year of June 30, 2009. Factors affecting liquidity relative to loans are loan origination volumes, loan prepayment rates and the maturity structure of existing loans. The liquidity position is influenced by changes in interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Conversely, loan demand creates a need for liquidity that may cause us to acquire other sources of funding, some of which could be more difficult to find and more costly to secure.
Within the classification of short-term borrowings at June 30, 2009, federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $23.2 million compared to $30.2 million at the end of 2008. Federal funds are purchased from various upstream correspondent banks while securities sold under agreements to repurchase are obtained from a base of business customers. Short-term and long-term borrowings from the FHLB are another source of funds, totaling $85.0 million at June 30, 2009 and $85.1 million at December 31, 2008.
We expect that deposit growth will be our primary source of liquidity on a long-term basis, along with a stable earnings base, the resulting cash generated by operating activities and a strong capital position. We expect deposit growth to be a reliable funding source in the future as a result of marketing efforts to attract and retain core deposits. In addition, we may acquire additional brokered deposits as funding for short-term liquidity needs. Short-term liquidity needs will also be addressed by growth in short-term borrowings, maturing federal funds sold and portfolio investments and loan maturities and prepayments.
In assessing liquidity, historical information such as seasonality, local economic cycles and the economy in general are considered along with our current financial position and projections. We believe that in the current economic environment our liquidity position is adequate. To our knowledge, there are no known trends nor any known demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result or are reasonably likely to result in material increases or decreases in our liquidity.
Capital Resources
Stockholders’ equity at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was $70.4 million and $69.0 million, respectively. In total, stockholders’ equity increased $1.4 million (2.0%). The increase in stockholders’ equity in the first half of 2009 was primarily related to our net income of $2.8 million, partially offset by an increase in comprehensive loss of $1.3 million (as a result of an increase in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities). The ratio of stockholders’ equity to assets was 6.8% and 6.5% at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 respectively.
No cash dividends were declared during the first six months of 2009 or during all of 2008. Beginning in February 2008, our Board of Directors, in consultation with our federal and state bank regulators, elected to forego the payment of cash dividends on our common stock. We continue to monitor the payment of dividends in relationship to our financial position on a quarterly basis and our intention is to reinstate payment of dividends at the earliest appropriate opportunity, however there is no assurance if or when we will be able to do so or if we do, in what amounts. Our ability to pay dividends is subject to various factors including, among other things, sufficient earnings, available capital, board discretion and regulatory compliance. There can be no assurance when or if we will resume payment of quarterly dividends at historical levels or at all. In order to pay dividends, advance approval from the WDFI as well as the Federal Reserve Board will need to be obtained.
We regularly review the adequacy of our capital to ensure that sufficient capital is available for our current and future needs and is in compliance with regulatory guidelines. The assessment of overall capital adequacy depends upon a variety of factors, including asset quality, liquidity, stability of earnings, changing competitive forces, economic conditions in markets served and strength of management.
The Federal Reserve has established capital adequacy rules which take into account risk attributable to balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet activities. All banks and bank holding companies must meet a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of 8% of which at least half must comprise core capital elements defined as Tier 1 capital. The federal banking agencies also have adopted leverage capital guidelines which banks and bank holding companies must meet. Under these guidelines, the most highly rated banking organizations must meet a leverage ratio of at least 3% Tier 1 capital to assets, while lower rated banking organizations must maintain a minimum ratio of 4% or 5%, depending on the rating. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, as well as possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
At June 30, 2009, we were categorized as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for the prompt corrective action categorization. There are no conditions or events since that date that we believe have changed our category. To be “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework, the Tier 1 capital ratio must meet or exceed 6%, the total capital ratio must meet or exceed 10% and the leverage ratio must meet or exceed 5%.
On October 14, 2008, the United States Treasury Department (“the Treasury”) announced the creation of its voluntary Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) in furtherance of the recently enacted Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”). Under this program, the Treasury proposed to purchase up to $250 billion of non-voting senior preferred stock from “Qualifying Financial Institutions” in an amount between 1% and 3% of the institution’s risk-weighted assets with a maximum of $25 billion per institution. TARP is intended to encourage United States financial institutions to build capital to support increased financing to United States businesses and consumers in support of the United States economy. Under the definitions of TARP, we would be considered a “Qualifying Financial Institution” and as such, would be able to participate in the program in an amount of between $8.6 million and $25.9 million. The resulting perpetual preferred stock purchased by the Treasury would qualify as Tier 1 capital. Such preferred stock would have an annual, cumulative dividend of 5% for the first five years, increasing to 9% thereafter. As with any issuance of preferred stock, shares issued under TARP would have a dividend and liquidation preference over our common stock but would rank behind our other indebtedness. The Treasury’s purchase would be conditional upon us complying with Section 111 of EESA regarding executive compensation. Additionally, we would be required to issue warrants to the Treasury to purchase shares of a second series of preferred stock with a 9% coupon rate at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, which warrants the Treasury would exercise upon closing. Participation in the program would require a special meeting of our shareholders in order to amend our articles of incorporation to authorize the preferred stock to be issued to the Treasury prior to closing of the purchase by the Treasury. We have not yet determined whether we will participate in TARP.
We have no material commitments for capital expenditures.
A strong capital position is necessary to take advantage of opportunities for profitable expansion of product and market share and to provide depositor and investor confidence. We believe our capital level is strong, but also must be maintained at an appropriate level to provide the opportunity for an adequate return on the capital employed. We actively review our capital strategies to ensure that capital levels are appropriate based on the perceived business risks, further growth opportunities, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
The following table presents our and our subsidiary’s capital ratios as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008:
CAPITAL RATIOS
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
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| | Actual | | Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes | | Required To Be Well Capitalized under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions | |
| | Amount | | Ratio | | Amount | | Ratio | | Amount | | Ratio | |
As of June 30, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 83,370 | | | 10.37 | % | $ | 64,308 | | | 8.00 | % | | N/A | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 82,336 | | | 10.24 | % | | 64,350 | | | 8.00 | % | $ | 80,437 | | | 10.00 | % |
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 73,285 | | | 9.12 | % | $ | 32,154 | | | 4.00 | % | | N/A | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 72,245 | | | 8.98 | % | | 32,175 | | | 4.00 | % | $ | 48,262 | | | 6.00 | % |
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 73,285 | | | 7.13 | % | $ | 41,097 | | | 4.00 | % | | N/A | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 72,245 | | | 7.03 | % | | 41,095 | | | 4.00 | % | $ | 51,369 | | | 5.00 | % |
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| | Actual | | Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes | | Required To Be Well Capitalized under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions | |
| | Amount | | Ratio | | Amount | | Ratio | | Amount | | Ratio | |
As of December 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 80,787 | | | 9.72 | % | $ | 66,471 | | | 8.00 | % | | N/A | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 79,566 | | | 9.56 | % | | 66,524 | | | 8.00 | % | $ | 83,155 | | | 10.00 | % |
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 70,362 | | | 8.47 | % | $ | 33,235 | | | 4.00 | % | | N/A | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 69,132 | | | 8.31 | % | | 33,262 | | | 4.00 | % | $ | 49,893 | | | 6.00 | % |
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 70,362 | | | 6.68 | % | $ | 42,110 | | | 4.00 | % | | N/A | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 69,132 | | | 6.56 | % | | 42,161 | | | 4.00 | % | $ | 52,701 | | | 5.00 | % |
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
Our primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is the risk that our earnings and capital will be adversely affected by changes in interest rates. Historically, we have not used derivatives to mitigate our interest rate risk.
Our earnings are derived from the operations of our direct and indirect subsidiaries with particular reliance on net interest income, calculated as the difference between interest earned on loans and investments and the interest expense paid on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities, including advances from FHLB and other subordinated debentures. Like other financial institutions, our interest income and interest expense are affected by general economic conditions and by the policies of regulatory authorities, including the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve. Changes in the economic environment may influence, among other matters, the growth rate of loans and deposits, the quality of the loan portfolio and loan and deposit pricing. Fluctuations in interest rates are not predictable or controllable.
As of June 30, 2009, we were in compliance with our management policies with respect to interest rate risk. We have not experienced any material changes to our market risk position since December 31, 2008, as described in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our overall interest rate sensitivity is demonstrated by net interest income shock analysis which measures the change in net interest income in the event of hypothetical changes in interest rates. This analysis assesses the risk of change in net interest income in the event of sudden and sustained 100 bp to 200 bp increases and decreases in market interest rates. The table below presents our projected changes in net interest income for the various rate shock levels at June 30, 2009.
INTEREST SENSITIVITY
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
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| | Change in Net Interest Income over One Year Horizon | |
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| | At June 30, 2009 | | At December 31, 2008 | |
Change in levels of interest rates | | Dollar change | | Percentage change | | Dollar change | | Percentage change | |
+200 bp | | | ($1,225 | ) | | (4.6 | %) | | ($2,464 | ) | | (8.4 | %) |
+100 bp | | | (610 | ) | | (2.3 | %) | | (1,333 | ) | | (4.5 | %) |
Base | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
-100 bp | | | 879 | | | 3.3 | % | | 1,984 | | | 6.8 | % |
-200 bp | | | 308 | | | 1.2 | % | | 1,163 | | | 4.0 | % |
As shown above, at June 30, 2009, the effect of an immediate 200 bp increase in interest rates would have decreased our net interest income by $1.2 million or 4.6%. The effect of an immediate 200 bp reduction in rates would have increased our net interest income by $0.3 million or 1.2%. However, a 200 bp reduction in rates is not realistic given the low interest rate environment that currently exists. An interest rate floor of zero is used rather than assuming a negative interest rate.
During the first six months of 2009, Baylake Bank lengthened slightly the duration of its liabilities by replacing brokered certificates of deposit with retail certificates of deposit. This effort has contributed to moderation of the liability sensitivity that was present at December 31, 2008.
Computations of the prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions, including the relative levels of market interest rates and loan prepayments, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. Actual values may differ from those projections set forth above, should market conditions vary from the assumptions used in preparing the analyses. Further, the computations do not contemplate any actions we may undertake in response to changes in interest rates.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Disclosures Controls and Procedures:Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of June 30, 2009. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
We and our subsidiaries may be involved from time to time in various routine legal proceedings incidental to our respective businesses. Neither we nor any of our subsidiaries is currently engaged in any legal proceedings that are expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position.
Item 1A.Risk Factors
See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. There have been no material changes to the risk factors since then.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
During the second quarter of 2009 we did not sell any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or repurchase any of our equity securities.
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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| a) | Our Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on June 2, 2009. |
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| b) | Not applicable. |
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| c) | The only matter voted upon at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was the election of three directors for terms expiring in 2012, or until their successors are elected and qualified. The results were as follows: |
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Director | | Votes For | | Votes Against or Withheld | |
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Richard Braun | | | 6,083,802 | | | 535,820 | |
Robert Cera | | | 6,073,320 | | | 546,302 | |
William Parsons | | | 6,006,796 | | | 612,826 | |
Item 5.Exhibits
The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
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Exhibit Number | | Description | |
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31.1 | | | Certification under Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley by Robert J. Cera, Chief Executive Officer, is attached hereto. |
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31.2 | | | Certification under Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley by Kevin L. LaLuzerne, Chief Financial Officer, is attached hereto. |
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32.1 | | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley is attached hereto. |
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32.2 | | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley is attached hereto. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | BAYLAKE CORP. | |
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Date: | August 7, 2009 | | | /s/ Robert J. Cera | |
| | | | Robert J. Cera | |
| | | | President and Chief Executive Officer | |
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Date: | August 7, 2009 | | | /s/ Kevin L. LaLuzerne | |
| | | | Kevin L. LaLuzerne | |
| | | | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 31.1 | Certification under Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Chief Executive Officer. |
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| 31.2 | Certification under Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Chief Financial Officer. |
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| 32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley. |
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| 32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley. |