The Convertible Notes accrue interest at a fixed rate of 10% per annum upon issuance and until maturity or earlier conversion or redemption. Interest is payable quarterly, in arrears, on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, of each year. The Convertible Notes are convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion ratio of one share of common stock for each $5.00 in aggregate principal amount held on the record date of the conversion subject to certain adjustments as described in the Convertible Notes. Prior to October 1, 2014, each holder of the Convertible Notes may convert up to 100% (at the discretion of the holder) of the original principal amount into shares of our common stock at the conversion ratio. On October 1, 2014, one-half of the original principal amounts are mandatorily convertible into common stock at the conversion ratio if voluntary conversion has not occurred. The principal amount of any Convertible Note that has not been converted will be payable at maturity on June 30, 2017.
We use a variety of financial instruments in the normal course of business to meet the financial needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, commitments to originate residential mortgage loans held for sale, commercial letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and forward commitments to sell residential mortgage loans. Please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 for quantitative and qualitative disclosures about our fixed and determinable contractual obligations. Items disclosed in the 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K have not materially changed since that Report was filed.
The following table summarizes our significant contractual obligations and commitments at March 31, 2011:
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Off- Balance Sheet Arrangements:
The following is a summary of our off-balance sheet commitments, all of which were lending-related commitments:
LENDING RELATED COMMITMENTS
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
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| | March 31, 2011 | | December 31, 2010 | |
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Commitments to fund home equity line loans | | $ | 52,580 | | $ | 51,195 | |
Commitments to fund 1-4 family loans | | | 2,158 | | | 1,394 | |
Commitments to fund residential real estate construction loans | | | 1,341 | | | 777 | |
Commitments unused on various other lines of credit loans | | | 128,949 | | | 133,457 | |
Total commitments to extend credit | | $ | 185,028 | | $ | 186,823 | |
Financial standby letters of credit | | $ | 10,106 | | $ | 12,448 | |
Liquidity:
Liquidity management refers to our ability to ensure that cash is available on a timely basis 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 debt and issue our common stock if and when we deem it prudent to do so, subject to regulatory approval. We generally manage our liquidity position in order to provide funds necessary to meet interest obligations of our trust preferred securities and convertible notes, 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 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 March 31, 2011, principal payments totaling $12.9 million were received on maturing investments. In addition, we received proceeds of $16.2 million from the sale of investments and we purchased $24.8 million in investments in the same period. At March 31, 2011 the investment portfolio contained $161.5 million of mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government sponsored agencies, representing 61.2% of the total investment portfolio. These securities tend to be highly marketable.
Deposit decreases, reflected as a financing activity in the March 31, 2011 Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, resulted in $28.7 million of cash outflow during the first three months of 2011. 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 increased $6.8 million from $46.0 million at December 31, 2010 to $52.8 million at March 31, 2011. During the first quarter of 2011, $2.5 million of new brokered CDs were originated. Interest rates on the CDs were reflective of the low rate environment, and had a two year maturity. If at any point in the future we fall below the “well capitalized” regulatory capital threshold, it will become more difficult for us to obtain brokered deposits. Also 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.
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The scheduled payments and maturities of loans can provide a source of additional liquidity. There are $246.0 million, or 39.6% of total loans, maturing within one year of March 31, 2011. 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 March 31, 2011, securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $27.0 million compared to $19.2 million at the end of 2010. 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 $55.0 million at March 31, 2011 and $70.0 million at December 31, 2010. During the first quarter of 2011, we reduced our FHLB borrowings by $15.0 million.
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 March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $79.0 million and $77.1 million, respectively, reflecting an increase of $1.9 million (2.5%) during the first three months of 2011. The increase in stockholders’ equity was primarily related to our net income of $0.7 million and an increase in comprehensive income of $1.2 million (as a result of an increase in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities). The ratio of stockholders’ equity to assets was 7.8% and 7.3% at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
No cash dividends were declared during the first three months of 2011 or during all of 2010. 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. In order to pay dividends, advance approval from the WDFI as well as the Federal Reserve Board will need to be obtained. There is no assurance that we would receive such approval if sought.
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 March 31, 2011, we were in excess of the minimum capital ratios established for “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%.
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Effective December 29, 2010, we and the Bank entered into a written agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (the “Written Agreement”). Under the terms of the Written Agreement, both we and the Bank have agreed to: (a) submit for approval plans to maintain sufficient capital; (b) comply with applicable notice provisions with respect to the appointment of new directors and senior executive officers and legal and regulatory limitations on indemnification payments and severance payments; (c) refrain from declaring or paying dividends absent prior regulatory approval. It is the intent of our Directors and senior management and the Directors and senior management of the Bank to diligently seek to comply with all requirements specified in the Written Agreement.
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 tables present our and Baylake Bank’s capital ratios as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
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 March 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) |
Company | | $ | 96,536 | | | 13.14 | % | $ | 58,781 | | | 8.00 | % | $ | N/A | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 94,616 | | | 12.87 | % | | 58,815 | | | 8.00 | % | | 73,519 | | | 10.00 | % |
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) |
Company | | $ | 77,865 | | | 10.60 | % | $ | 29,390 | | | 4.00 | % | $ | N/A | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 85,390 | | | 11.61 | % | | 29,408 | | | 4.00 | % | | 44,111 | | | 6.00 | % |
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets) |
Company | | $ | 77,865 | | | 7.58 | % | $ | 41,111 | | | 4.00 | % | $ | N/A | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 85,390 | | | 8.30 | % | | 41,168 | | | 4.00 | % | | 51,460 | | | 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, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) |
Company | | $ | 96,245 | | | 12.76 | % | $ | 60,364 | | | 8.00 | % | $ | N/A | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 94,194 | | | 12.48 | % | | 60,394 | | | 8.00 | % | | 75,493 | | | 10.00 | % |
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) |
Company | | $ | 77,338 | | | 10.25 | % | $ | 30,182 | | | 4.00 | % | $ | N/A | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 84,732 | | | 11.22 | % | | 30,197 | | | 4.00 | % | | 45,296 | | | 6.00 | % |
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets) |
Company | | $ | 77,338 | | | 7.41 | % | $ | 41,720 | | | 4.00 | % | $ | N/A | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 84,732 | | | 8.12 | % | | 41,237 | | | 4.00 | % | | 52,171 | | | 5.00 | % |
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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures 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 March 31, 2011, 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, 2010, as described in our 2010 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 March 31, 2011.
INTEREST SENSITIVITY
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
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| | Change in Net Interest Income Over One Year Horizon | |
| | At March 31, 2011 | | At December 31, 2010 | |
Change in levels of interest rates | | Dollar change | | Percentage change | | Dollar change | | Percentage change | |
+200 bp | | $ | (731 | ) | | (2.3 | )% | $ | 191 | | | 0.6 | % |
+100 bp | | | (841 | ) | | (2.6 | )% | | (118 | ) | | (0.4 | )% |
Base | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
-100 bp | | | (1,289 | ) | | (4.0 | )% | | (1,468 | ) | | (4.4 | )% |
-200 bp | | | (2,530 | ) | | (7.9 | )% | | (2,622 | ) | | (7.9 | )% |
As shown above, at March 31, 2011, the effect of an immediate 200 bp increase in interest rates would have decreased our net interest income by $0.7 million or 2.3%. The effect of an immediate 200 bp reduction in rates would have decreased our net interest income by $2.5 million or 7.9%. 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 three months of 2011, Baylake Bank lengthened slightly the duration of its liabilities by issuing longer term brokered deposits. This effort has contributed to moderation of the liability sensitivity that was present at December 31, 2010.
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.
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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 March 31, 2011. 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 are 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, 2010. There have been no material changes to the risk factors since then.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 5.Other Information
Not applicable.
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Item 6.Exhibits
The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
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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. |
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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: | May 6, 2011 | | /s/ Robert J. Cera |
| | | Robert J. Cera |
| | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: | May 6, 2011 | | /s/ Kevin L. LaLuzerne |
| | | Kevin L. LaLuzerne |
| | | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |