The following table summarizes our significant contractual obligations and commitments at June 30, 2014:
The Convertible Notes are not reflected in the preceding table as we expect all of the Convertible Notes outstanding at June 30, 2014 to be converted to common stock, with no outlay of cash, on or before April 1, 2015.
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Off- Balance Sheet Arrangements:
We do not use interest rate contracts (i.e. swaps), forward loans sales or other derivatives to manage interest rate risk and do not have any of these instruments outstanding. The Bank does have, through its normal operations, loan commitments and standby letters of credit outstanding as of June 30, 2014, and 2013 in the amount of $247.2 million and $237.7 million, respectively. These are further explained in Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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. We and the Bank have different liquidity considerations.
Our primary sources of funds are dividends from the Bank and net proceeds from borrowings, including offerings of subordinated debentures and convertible promissory notes. 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 TruPS and Convertible Notes, pay dividends to our shareholders, subject to regulatory restrictions, and repurchase shares. Restrictions, which govern all state chartered banks, preclude the payment of dividends by the Bank without the prior written consent of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions if dividends declared and paid by the Bank in either of the two immediately preceding years exceeded the Bank’s net income for those years, which was not the case.
The 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 six months ended June 30, 2014, principal payments totaling $14.3 million were received on investments as well as $2.0 million from maturities. We purchased $14.4 million in investments in the same period. Approximately 8.3%, or $13.0 million, of the mortgage-backed securities outstanding at June 30, 2014 were issued and guaranteed by GNMA, the VA or the FHA; agencies of the United States government. An additional 79.3%, or $124.7 million, of the mortgage-backed securities outstanding at June 30, 2014 were issued by either FNMA or FHLMC, United States government-sponsored agencies. Non-agency mortgage-backed securities present a level of credit risk that does not exist currently with United States government agency-backed securities, and comprised approximately 12.4%, or $19.6 million, of the outstanding mortgage-backed securities at June 30, 2014. Management evaluates these non-agency mortgage-backed securities at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. These securities tend to be highly marketable.
Deposit decreases, reflected as a financing activity in the June 30, 2014 unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows, resulted in $21.7 million of cash outflow during the first six months of 2014 but increases in deposits during the second quarter of 2014 resulted in a $14.9 million cash inflow since end of the first quarter of 2014. Deposit growth is normally 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 certificates of deposit was eliminated by September 30, 2013, due to our decision not to renew brokered certificate of deposits in 2013. However we have $9.4 million in brokered NOW accounts at June 30, 2014 compared to $8.0 million of such deposits at December 31, 2013. 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.
The scheduled payments and maturities of loans can provide a source of additional liquidity. There are $174.8 million, or 27.7% of total loans, maturing within one year of June 30, 2014. 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, 2014, securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $40.8 million compared to $58.4 million at the end of 2013. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are obtained from a base of business customers. The decline in such repurchase agreements from December 31, 2013 to June 30, 2014 is primarily due to usual fluctuations relating to a significant commercial customer. These fluctuations are consistent with changes in cash balances between December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2014. Short-term and long-term borrowings from the FHLB are another source of funds and totaled $99.0 million and $66.7 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. During the fourth quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, we utilized FHLB advances of varying terms and maturities, to maximize and manage our net interest margin.
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We continue to focus on expanding customer deposit relationships and attracting core deposit accounts by emphasizing customer service while maintaining competitive pricing. In the event that core deposit growth goals are not accomplished, we will continue to look at other wholesale sources of funds. 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, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $97.1 million and $93.9 million, respectively, reflecting an increase of $3.2 million (3.4%) during the first six months of 2014. The increase in stockholders’ equity primarily resulted from net income of $4.2 million and an increase in comprehensive income of $1.5 million for the six months, and the conversion of debentures during the first half of 2014 of $1.2 million, partially offset by cash dividends of $1.1 million and the repurchase of 228,500 common shares during the first half of 2014 for $2.8 million under the Repurchase Program (the “Repurchase Program”) approved by our Board of Directors on May 23, 2013. Dividends of $0.14 per share were declared and paid during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The ratio of stockholders’ equity to assets was 9.7% and 9.4% at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
In July of 2014, we declared an $0.08 per share dividend. Our ability to pay dividends is subject to various factors including, among other things, sufficient earnings, available capital, board discretion and regulatory compliance.
On May 23, 2013, our board of directors approved the Repurchase Program, which was designed to allow us to proactively manage our capital position and return excess capital to shareholders. Pursuant to the Repurchase Program, we may buy up to 400,000 shares of our common stock, representing approximately 5.0% of our outstanding common shares. During the second quarter of 2014, we repurchased 92,000 shares pursuant to the Repurchase Program. See Part II, Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds, included elsewhere in this report for details of the stock repurchases during the quarter. On April 15, 2014, our board of directors approved an amendment to and extension of the Repurchase Program to authorize the repurchase of up to an additional 400,000 shares and extended the time period for the Repurchase Program through May 30, 2015.
We regularly review the adequacy of our capital to ensure that sufficient capital is available for our current and future needs and it 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 that 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 their 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, 2014, we maintained capital in excess of the minimum ratios required to be 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 July 2, 2013, the Federal Reserve Board approved a final rule that implements changes to the regulatory capital framework for all banking organizations. The rule, Basel III, implements the reforms proposed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and certain changes required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and will increase minimum requirements as to the quantity and quality of capital required to be held by banking organizations. We are in the process of evaluating the full impact of the new regulation to which we will be subject beginning January 1, 2015, but believe we would be considered “well capitalized” under the new regulation if it were in effect as of June 30, 2014.
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The total capital ratios for the previous four quarters are as follows:
| June 30, 2014 | March 31, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | September 30, 2013 |
Company | 16.35% | 16.16% | 16.71% | 16.54% |
Bank | 16.19% | 15.94% | 16.30% | 16.18% |
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 the Bank’s capital ratios as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
CAPITAL RATIOS
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
| | 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, 2014 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 116,531 | | | | 16.35% | | | $ | 57,010 | | | | 8.00% | | | $ | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 115,264 | | | | 16.19% | | | | 56,972 | | | | 8.00% | | | | 71,215 | | | | 10.00% | |
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 100,913 | | | | 14.16% | | | $ | 28,505 | | | | 4.00% | | | $ | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 107,821 | | | | 15.14% | | | | 28,486 | | | | 4.00% | | | | 42,729 | | | | 6.00% | |
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 100,913 | | | | 10.41% | | | $ | 38,765 | | | | 4.00% | | | $ | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 107,821 | | | | 11.21% | | | | 38,774 | | | | 4.00% | | | | 48,467 | | | | 5.00% | |
| | 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, 2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 116,195 | | | | 16.71% | | | $ | 55,616 | | | | 8.00% | | | $ | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 113,254 | | | | 16.30% | | | | 55,571 | | | | 8.00% | | | | 69,464 | | | | 10.00% | |
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 99,137 | | | | 14.26% | | | $ | 27,808 | | | | 4.00% | | | $ | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 105,596 | | | | 15.20% | | | | 27,786 | | | | 4.00% | | | | 41,678 | | | | 6.00% | |
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 99,137 | | | | 10.48% | | | $ | 37,834 | | | | 4.00% | | | $ | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 105,596 | | | | 11.16% | | | | 37,836 | | | | 4.00% | | | | 47,295 | | | | 5.00% | |
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, convertible promissory notes and 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.
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As of June 30, 2014, 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, 2013, as described in our 2013 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 and 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, 2014.
INTEREST SENSITIVITY
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| | Change in Net Interest Income Over One Year Horizon | |
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| | At June 30, 2014 | | At December 31, 2013 | |
| | Dollar change (in thousands) | | Percentage change | | Dollar change (in thousands) | | Percentage change | |
Change in levels of interest rates | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
+200 bp | | $ | (269 | ) | | (0.9)% | | $ | (1,623 | ) | | (5.2)% | |
+100 bp | | | (280 | ) | | (0.9)% | | | (1,262 | ) | | (4.0)% | |
Base | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
-100 bp | | | (1,166 | ) | | (3.8)% | | | (1,013 | ) | | (3.3)% | |
-200 bp | | | (1,756 | ) | | (5.8)% | | | (1,812 | ) | | (5.8)% | |
As shown above, at June 30, 2014, the effect of an immediate 200 bp increase in interest rates would have decreased our net interest income by $0.3 million or 0.9% versus by $1.6 million or 5.2% at December 31, 2013. The decrease in the impact of an immediate 200 bp increase in interest rates from December 31, 2013 to June 30, 2014 was the reevaluation of the interest sensitivity of interest-bearing deposit liabilities. The effect of an immediate 200 bp reduction in rates would have decreased our net interest income by $1.8 million or 5.8% consistent with $1.8 million or 5.8% at December 31, 2013. It is projected that rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities in the current low interest rate environment have less ability to continue to decline compared to interest-earning assets. However, a 200 bp reduction in rates is not considered 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.
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, 2014. 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.
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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, 2013. 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 quarter ended June 30, 2014, we did not sell any equity securities which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We repurchased 92,000 shares of our common stock during the second quarter of 2014 at an average price of $12.54 per share. A total of 391,500 shares have been purchased since May 23, 2013 at an average price of $11.66 per share.
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| | Total Number of Shares Purchased | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publically Announced Plans or Programs(1) | | Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | |
| | | | | | | | | |
April 1 - April 30, 2014 | | | 15,000 | | $ | 12.57 | | | 15,000 | | | 485,500 | |
May 1 - May 31, 2014 | | | 60,000 | | | 12.53 | | | 60,000 | | | 425,500 | |
June 1 – June 30, 2014 | | | 17,000 | | | 12.57 | | | 17,000 | | | 408,500 | |
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 | | | 92,000 | | | 12.54 | | | 92,000 | | | | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 | | | 228,500 | | | 12.51 | | | 228,500 | | | 408,500 | |
Since May 23, 2013 | | | 391,500 | | $ | 11.66 | | | 391,500 | | | 408,500 | |
On May 23, 2013, our Board of Directors approved the Repurchase Program, which authorized us to repurchase up to 400,000 shares of our stock through May 30, 2014. We repurchased 10,000, 143,000 and 10,000 shares on the open market during the second, third and fourth quarters of 2013 at an average price of $9.95, $10.45 and $11.31 per share respectively.
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(1) | On April 15, 2014 our Board of Directors amended the Repurchase Program to increase the applicable shares that we could repurchase from 400,000 shares to 800,000 shares and extend the date through which those shares could be repurchased to May 30, 2015. |
We have several limitations on our ability to pay dividends. The Federal Reserve has adopted regulations that deal with the measure of capitalization for bank holding companies. The Federal Reserve has also issued a policy statement on the payment of cash dividends by bank holding companies, wherein the Federal Reserve has stated that a bank holding company experiencing earnings weaknesses should not pay cash dividends exceeding its net income or which could only be funded in ways that weaken the bank holding company’s financial health, such as by borrowing.
Our ability to pay dividends on our common stock is largely dependent upon the Bank’s ability to pay dividends on its stock held by us. The Bank’s ability to pay dividends is restricted by both state and federal laws and regulations. The Bank is subject to policies and regulations issued by the Federal Reserve, as the Bank’s primary federal regulator, and the Division of Banking of the WDFI, which, in part, establish minimum acceptable capital requirements for banks, thereby limiting the ability of such banks to pay dividends. In addition, Wisconsin law provides that state chartered banks may declare and pay dividends out of undivided profits but only after provision has been made for all expenses, losses, required reserves, taxes and interest accrued or due from the bank.
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
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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101 | | Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements tagged as blocks of text. |
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 1, 2014 | | /s/ Robert J. Cera | |
| | | Robert J. Cera | |
| | | President and Chief Executive Officer | |
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Date: | August 1, 2014 | | /s/ Kevin L. LaLuzerne | |
| | | Kevin L. LaLuzerne | |
| | | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | |
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