UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________________ to _____________________.
Commission File Number0-10974
FIRST PULASKI NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Tennessee 62-1110294
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
206 South First Street, Pulaski, Tennessee 38478
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
931-363-2585
(Registrant'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 [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated filer [ X ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes [ ] No [ X ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Common Stock, $1.00 par value -- 1,553,700 shares outstanding as of August 13, 2007.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements.
FIRST PULASKI NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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ASSETS |
| | June 30, | | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
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Cash and due from banks | | $10,601,237 | | $10,976,881 |
Federal funds sold | | 2,567,000 | | 17,998,000 |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | 13,168,237 | | 28,974,881 |
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Interest bearing balances with banks | | 259,091 | | 1,557,371 |
Securities available for sale | | 161,498,111 | | 147,191,472 |
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Loans net of unearned income | | 301,366,754 | | 280,816,461 |
Allowance for credit losses | | (3,538,768) | | (3,473,143) |
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Total net loans | | 297,827,986 | | 277,343,318 |
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Bank premises and equipment | | 11,841,667 | | 11,581,191 |
Accrued interest receivable | | 4,551,412 | | 4,174,160 |
Other real estate | | 521,681 | | 663,611 |
Prepayments and other assets | | 13,247,369 | | 12,602,316 |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $502,915,554 | | $484,088,320 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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LIABILITIES | | | | |
Deposits | | | | |
Non-interest bearing balances | | $62,595,151 | | $62,308,280 |
Interest bearing balances | | 382,868,592 | | 364,166,299 |
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Total deposits | | 445,463,743 | | 426,474,579 |
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Securities sold under repurchase agreements | 1,402,832 | | 1,409,107 |
Other borrowed funds | | 3,758,537 | | 3,874,217 |
Accrued taxes | | 224,308 | | 196,152 |
Accrued interest on deposits | | 2,522,046 | | 2,860,599 |
Other liabilities | | 2,441,685 | | 2,211,624 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | 455,813,151 | | 437,026,278 |
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | |
Common Stock, $1 par value; authorized - - 10,000,000 shares; | | | |
1,554,626 and 1,565,442 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 1,554,626 | | 1,565,442 |
Capital surplus | | - | | 481,878 |
Retained earnings | | 46,813,854 | | 45,645,046 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net | (1,266,077) | | (630,324) |
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 47,102,403 | | 47,062,042 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $502,915,554 | | $484,088,320 |
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* See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited). |
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Item 1. Financial Statements. (Continued)
FIRST PULASKI NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) |
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| | For Three Months Ended | | For Six Months Ended |
| | June 30, | | June 30, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 |
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INTEREST INCOME: | | | | | | | | |
Loans, including fees | | $6,458,716 | | $5,712,982 | | $12,618,148 | | $11,151,668 |
Investment securities | | 1,738,015 | | 1,266,903 | | 3,319,016 | | 2,455,448 |
Interest on deposits | | 3,612 | | 3,537 | | 7,178 | | 6,726 |
Federal funds sold | | 86,877 | | 61,883 | | 277,836 | | 125,711 |
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Total interest income | 8,287,220 | | 7,045,305 | | 16,222,178 | | 13,739,553 |
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INTEREST EXPENSE: | | | | | | | | |
Interest on deposits: | | | | | | | |
NOW Accounts | | 129,910 | | 76,720 | | 281,043 | | 154,350 |
Savings & MMDAs | | 362,156 | | 350,813 | | 720,831 | | 713,003 |
Time | | 3,530,238 | | 2,623,190 | | 6,826,728 | | 4,928,547 |
Repurchase agreements | 16,158 | | 946 | | 32,137 | | 946 |
Borrowed funds | | 56,013 | | 52,832 | | 106,143 | | 106,271 |
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Total interest expense | 4,094,475 | | 3,104,501 | | 7,966,882 | | 5,903,117 |
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NET INTEREST INCOME | 4,192,745 | | 3,940,804 | | 8,255,296 | | 7,836,436 |
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Provision for loan losses | - | | 70,000 | | 6,391 | | 89,776 |
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NET INTEREST INCOME | | | | | | | |
AFTER PROVISION FOR | | | | | | | |
LOAN LOSSES | 4,192,745 | | 3,870,804 | | 8,248,905 | | 7,746,660 |
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NON-INTEREST INCOME: | | | | | | | |
Service charges on deposit accounts | 586,610 | | 582,187 | | 1,155,517 | | 1,153,183 |
Commissions and fees | 105,504 | | 121,643 | | 201,831 | | 252,337 |
Other service charges and fees | 94,409 | | 85,524 | | 191,428 | | 179,363 |
BOLI income | | 72,499 | | 60,134 | | 116,233 | | 93,471 |
Mortgage banking fees | 119,539 | | 125,949 | | 198,923 | | 261,034 |
Gain (loss) on sale of other assets | 24,487 | | 287,596 | | 23,819 | | 287,596 |
Dividends and other income | 50,115 | | 22,419 | | 205,586 | | 106,051 |
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Total non-interest income | 1,053,163 | | 1,285,452 | | 2,093,337 | | 2,333,035 |
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Item 1. Financial Statements. (Continued)
FIRST PULASKI NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) |
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| | For Three Months Ended | | For Six Months Ended |
| | June 30, | | June 30, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 |
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NON-INTEREST EXPENSE | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | $1,935,580 | | $1,919,817 | | $3,855,386 | | $3,794,146 |
Occupancy expense, net | 323,071 | | 303,914 | | 664,374 | | 664,755 |
Furniture and equipment expense | 185,693 | | 184,473 | | 363,163 | | 366,133 |
Advertising and public relations | 184,548 | | 187,066 | | 346,499 | | 351,848 |
Other operating expenses | 792,886 | | 630,995 | | 1,467,010 | | 1,258,393 |
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Total non-interest expense | 3,421,778 | | 3,226,265 | | 6,696,432 | | 6,435,275 |
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Income before taxes | 1,824,130 | | 1,929,991 | | 3,645,810 | | 3,644,420 |
Applicable income taxes | 455,979 | | 557,036 | | 961,413 | | 1,021,230 |
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NET INCOME | | $1,368,151 | | $1,372,955 | | $2,684,397 | | $2,623,190 |
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Earnings per common share: | | | | | | | |
Basic | $0.88 | | $0.87 | | $1.72 | | $1.66 |
Diluted | $0.88 | | $0.87 | | $1.72 | | $1.66 |
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Dividends per common share | $0.45 | | $0.41 | | $0.90 | | $0.82 |
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Number of weighted average shares for | | | | | | | |
period - basic | 1,556,865 | | 1,575,253 | | 1,557,706 | | 1,578,227 |
- - diluted | 1,563,412 | | 1,580,574 | | 1,564,366 | | 1,583,736 |
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* See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited). | | |
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Item 1. Financial Statements. (Continued)
FIRST PULASKI NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) |
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For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 |
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| | | | Accumulated | |
| | | | Other | |
| Common | Capital | Retained | Comprehensive | |
| Stock | Surplus | Earnings | Income (Loss) | Total |
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Balance, December 31, 2006 | $1,565,442 | $481,878 | $45,645,046 | $(630,324) | $47,062,042 |
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Comprehensive income:
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Net Income | | | 2,684,397 | | 2,684,397 |
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Change in unrealized | | | | | |
gains (losses) on available | | | | | |
for sale securities, net of tax | | | | (635,753) | (635,753) |
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Comprehensive income | | | | | 2,048,644 |
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Cash Dividends | | | | | |
($0.90 per share) | | | (1,400,904) | | (1,400,904) |
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Common stock issued | 500 | 14,500 | | | 15,000 |
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Common stock repurchased | (11,316) | (496,378) | (114,685) | | (622,379) |
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Balance, June 30, 2007 | $1,554,626 | $- | $46,813,854 | $(1,266,077) | $47,102,403 |
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* See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited). |
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Item 1. Financial Statements. (Continued)
FIRST PULASKI NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) |
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| For Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2007 | | 2006 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | |
Net income | $2,684,397 | | $2,623,190 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income | | | |
to net cash provided by operating activities | | | |
Provision for loan losses | 6,391 | | 89,776 |
Depreciation of premises and equipment | 377,177 | | 375,182 |
Net amortization of investment securities | 161,080 | | 205,955 |
Deferred income tax benefit | (47,547) | | (42,683) |
Gain on sale of other assets | (23,819) | | (287,596) |
Loans originated for sale | (7,653,854) | | (4,575,228) |
Proceeds from sale of loans | 7,390,128 | | 4,955,508 |
Gain on sale of loans | (198,923) | | (261,034) |
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance | (116,233) | | (93,471) |
Increase in accrued interest receivable | (377,252) | | (12,641) |
Decrease (increase) in prepayments/other assets | 148,396 | | (160,362) |
Decrease in accrued interest payable | (338,553) | | (93,220) |
Increase in accrued taxes | 28,156 | | 21,635 |
Increase in other liabilities | 230,061 | | 315,807 |
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Net cash from operating activities | 2,269,605 | | 3,060,818 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | |
Proceeds from maturity of investment securities | 29,502,471 | | 7,670,258 |
Purchase of investment securities | (45,000,512) | | (15,973,596) |
Decrease (increase) in interest bearing balances with banks | 1,298,280 | | (12,852) |
Net increase in loans | (20,149,326) | | (2,617,676) |
Purchase of bank owned life insurance | (235,100) | | (283,100) |
Capital expenditures | (638,322) | | (569,432) |
Proceeds from sale of other real estate | 287,334 | | 652,236 |
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Net cash used by investing activities | (34,935,175) | | (11,134,162) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | |
Net increase in deposits | 18,989,164 | | 13,641,785 |
Cash dividends paid | (1,400,904) | | (1,291,517) |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 15,000 | | 87,875 |
Payments to repurchase common stock | (622,379) | | (767,600) |
Net (decrease) increase in securities sold under repurchase agreements | (6,275) | | 1,059,241 |
Borrowings repaid | (115,680) | | (109,426) |
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Net cash from financing activities | 16,858,926 | | 12,620,358 |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (15,806,644) | | 4,547,014 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 28,974,881 | | 20,510,958 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $13,168,237 | | $25,057,972 |
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* See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited). | | | |
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Item 1. Financial Statements. (Continued)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Pulaski National Corporation (the "registrant") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First National Bank of Pulaski (the "Bank") and the Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary First Pulaski Reinsurance Company.
The interim financial statements furnished under this item reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted, as allowed under rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim period presentation. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the complete fiscal year. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period classifications.
Note 2.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R ("Statement 123R"), "Share-Based Payment", requires the measurement, at the date of the grant, of the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost is recognized based upon the fair value of the awards over the vesting period for each award. The compensation cost associated with awards granted prior to January 1, 2006, is based on the same method and on the same grant-date fair values previously determined for the proforma disclosures, which were required prior to the adoption of Statement 123R.
As there are no unvested options as of January 1, 2007, and no options or other equity-based awards were granted in the first two quarters of 2007, there was no share-based compensation expense or tax benefit recorded in the first two quarters of 2007. In addition there was no unrecognized compensation costs related to equity-based awards at June 30, 2007.
The registrant has estimated the fair value of employee stock options at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The assumptions required by this model are subjective. Changes to these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. There may be other factors which could have a significant effect on the value of employee stock options granted that are not considered by the model. While management believes that the Black-Scholes model provides a reasonable estimate of fair value, other methods could provide alternative fair values for the registrant's equity-based awards to employees.
At June 30, 2007, the registrant had 100,000 shares reserved for award under its 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, (the "2007 Plan") that was approved by the registrant's shareholders at the registrant's annual meeting of shareholders held on April 26, 2007. The registrant expects to satisfy the exercise of stock options and the future grants of other equity-based awards, by issuing shares of common stock from authorized but unissued shares. At June 30, 2007 the registrant had approximately 8.4 million authorized but unissued shares of common stock.
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Item 1. Financial Statements. (Continued)
Below is a summary of the registrant's stock option activity for the 2006 fiscal year and the first six months of 2007:
| | | Weighted |
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| Number | | Exercise |
| of Options | | Price |
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Outstanding January 1, 2006 | 25,697 | | $36.73 |
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Granted | - | | |
Exercised | (3,383) | | 28.38 |
Expired | (250) | | 27.60 |
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Outstanding December 31, 2006 | 22,064 | | $38.11 |
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Exercisable December 31, 2006 | 22,064 | | $38.11 |
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Outstanding December 31, 2006 | 22,064 | | $38.11 |
Granted | - | | |
Exercised | (500) | | 30.00 |
Expired | - | | - |
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Outstanding June 30, 2007 | 21,564 | | $38.30 |
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Exercisable June 30, 2007 | 21,564 | | $38.30 |
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The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding options shown in the table at June 30, 2007 was approximately $360,000 based on $55.00, the price of which the registrant is aware, at which the registrant's common stock was traded on a date closest to June 30, 2007. The weighted average remaining term of the stock options in the table above was 3.3 years as of June 30, 2007.
Cash received from the exercise of stock options during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $15,000 and $87,875, respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $12,500 and $69,375, respectively for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.
Note 3
The registrant adopted FASB Interpretation 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes ("FIN 48"), as of January 1, 2007. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is "more likely than not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the "more likely than not" test, no tax benefit is recorded. The adoption by the registrant of FIN 48 had no affect on the registrant's financial statements.
The registrant and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of the states of Tennessee and Alabama. The registrant first filed income tax returns in Alabama in 2005 and 2006. These returns are subject to examination. The registrant is no longer subject to examination by U.S. federal and Tennessee taxing authorities for years before 2004. The registrant does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase in the next twelve months.
The registrant recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The registrant did not have any material amounts accrued for interest and penalties at January 1, 2007.
In June 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force issued EITF No. 06-5, "Accounting for Purchases of Life Insurance - Determining the Amount that Could Be Realized in Accordance with FASB Tech Bulletin 85-4." The EITF concluded that a policyholder should consider any additional amounts included in the contractual terms of the life insurance policy in determining the "amount that could be realized under the insurance contract." For group policies with multiple certificates or multiple policies with a group rider, the EITF also concluded that the amount that could be realized should be determined at the individual policy
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Item 1. Financial Statements. (Continued)
level so that amounts that would be realized only upon surrendering all of the policies would not be included when measuring the assets. The registrant adopted the EITF on January 1, 2007. The adoption had no affect on the registrant's financial statements.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements set forth in Part I, Item 1, immediately preceding this section.
Reference is made to the report of the registrant on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, which report was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2007. This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, the anticipated financial and operating results of the registrant. The words "anticipate," "expect," "could," "may", "intend", "believe", and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but other statements not based on historical information may also be considered forward-looking. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The registrant undertakes no obligation to publicly release any modifications, updates or revisions of these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the day hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
In connection with the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the registrant cautions investors that future financial and operating results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the registrant. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those described in the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K and increased competition with other financial institutions, lack of sustained growth in the registrant's market area, uncertainty of the registrant's expansion into Alabama, volatility in interest rates, significant downturns in the businesses of one or more large customers, changes in the legislative or regulatory environment and loss of key personnel. These risks and uncertainties may cause the actual results or performance of the registrant to be materially different from any future results or pe rformance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Critical Accounting Policies
The accounting principles we follow and our methods of applying these principles conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and with general practices within the banking industry. In connection with the application of those principles to the determination of our allowance for loan losses, we have made judgments and estimates that have significantly impacted our financial position and results of operations.
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that is considered to be adequate to reflect estimated credit losses for specifically identified loans as well as estimated probable credit losses inherent in the remainder of the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased by the provision for loan losses, which is charged against current period operating results, and decreased by the amount ofcharge-offs, net of recoveries. A formal review of the allowance for loan losses is prepared quarterly to assess the risk in the portfolio and to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Our methodology of assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of several elements, which include the historical allowance and specific allowances as described below.
The historical allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to outstanding loans. For purposes of the quarterly review, the loan portfolio is separated by loan type, and each type is treated as a homogeneous pool. Each loan is assigned a risk rating by loan officers using established credit policy guidelines. These risk ratings are periodically reviewed and all risk ratings are subject to review by an independent creditreview department. Each risk rating is assigned an allocation percentage which, when multiplied times the
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. (Continued)
these loans. Allocation percentages are based on our historical loss experience and may be adjusted for significant factors that, in management's judgment, affect the collectibility of the portfolio as of the evaluation date.
Specific allowances are established in cases where management has identified significant conditions or circumstances related to a credit that management believes indicates the probability that a loss has been incurred. In addition, every substandard or worse loan in excess of $250,000 and all loans classified as "Other Assets Especially Mentioned" over $400,000 are reviewed quarterly by the Board's Executive and Loan Committee.
OVERVIEW
Total assets of the registrant continued to grow in the first six months of 2007 as total assets grew by approximately $18.8 million, or 3.9 percent. The Bank continued to concentrate on quality loan growth in the first six months of 2007, resulting in total loans increasing $20.6 million, or 7.3 percent, during the first six months of 2007. This loan growth was funded primarily by an increase in deposits as total deposits increased $19.0 million, or 4.5 percent in the first six months of 2007. The loan portfolio continued to show strong credit quality resulting in a net recovery of charged-off loans of $59,000 in the first six months of 2007. Net income increased approximately $61,000 to $2,684,397, or $1.72 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006. Net interest income increased approximately $419,000 in the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006 although the net interest margin fell to 3.86 percent in the first six months of 2007 as compared to 3.98 percent in the first six months of 2006. Net interest income increased in spite of the lower net interest margin due to an increase of approximately $39 million in average interest-earning assets in the first six months of 2007 as compared to the first six months of 2006. Intense local competition in both loan and deposit pricing and a flat-to-inverted yield curve were the primary contributors to the decrease in the net interest margin in 2007. Management expects pressure to continue on the net interest margin throughout 2007 as this aggressive competition is likely to continue through 2007 and the yield curve is expected to remain inverted to flat through the remainder of the year.
Total assets grew approximately $5.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2007. Much of the growth in assets in the second quarter occurred in loans as loans increased $16.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2007. The registrant had net income of $1,368,151 during the three months ended June 30, 2007, leading to diluted earnings per share of $0.88 in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to net income of $1,372,955 and diluted earnings per share of $0.87 in the second quarter of 2006. The registrant's ongoing repurchase program resulted in fewer shares outstanding for the three- and six-months ended June 30, 2007, when compared to the same periods of 2006.
Results of Operations
Net income of the registrant was $2,684,397 for the first six months of 2007. This amounted to an increase of $61,207, or 2.3 percent, compared to the first six months of 2006. For the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, net income decreased $4,804, or 0.3 percent, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2006.
Net interest income, the largest component of net income for the registrant, is the difference between income earned on loans and investments and interest paid on deposits and other sources of funds. Net interest income could be materially affected during periods of volatility in interest rates.
Net interest income increased $251,941, or 6.4 percent to $4,192,745 during the second quarter of 2007 as compared to $3,940,804 for the second quarter of 2006. Total interest income increased $1,241,915, or
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17.6 percent to $8,287,220 for the second quarter of 2007 as compared to $7,045,305 for the same period in 2006. The increase in total interest income was due primarily to an increase in interest and fees on loans of $745,734 along with an increase on interest earned on investment securities of $471,112 in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the second quarter of 2006. The increase in interest and fees on loans was the result of higher yields earned on loans as well as an increase in average loans outstanding of approximately $14.5 million in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006. The increase in interest on investment securities was primarily a result of an increase in the average yield in the investment portfolio in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the second quarter of 2006 as well as an increase in average investment securities held of approximately $24.6 million in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the second quarter of 2006.
The increase in interest income was offset by an increase in total interest expense of $989,974, or 31.9 percent to $4,094,475 for the second quarter of 2007 as compared to $3,104,501 for the same period in 2006. The increase in total interest expense was primarily due to higher average interest rates paid on interest-bearing deposits in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the second quarter of 2006, as well as increases in interest-bearing deposits, especially time deposits. The interest expense on time deposits increased $907,048 in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the second quarter of 2006. The increase in interest expense on time deposits was due to increased balances of $34.7 million as well as an increase in average interest rates paid to 5.02 percent in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to 4.25 percent in the same period of 2006. Interest expense on NOW accounts increased $53,190 in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006. The average interest rate paid on NOW accounts increased to 1.42 percent in the second quarter of 2007 from 0.98 percent in the second quarter of 2006 and the average balance of NOW accounts increased $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006.
Net interest income of the registrant for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007 increased by $418,860, or 5.3 percent, to $8,255,296 as compared to $7,836,436 for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Total interest income increased $2,482,625, or 18.1 percent for the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily the result of an increase of $1,466,480 in interest and fees on loans along with an increase in interest earned on investment securities of $863,568 in the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006. The increase in interest and fees on loans was primarily due to an increase in the average interest rate received on loans for the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006 as well as an increase in the average loans outstanding of $11.3 million during the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006. The increase in interest income on investment sec urities for the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006 was primarily due an increase in the average interest rate on the securities held as well as an increase in average investment securities held of $22.6 million during the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006.
The increase in total interest income was offset, however, by an increase in total interest expense of $2,063,765, or 35.0 percent, to $7,966,882 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $5,903,117 for the same period in 2006. The increase in total interest expense was primarily caused by a $1,898,181 increase in interest expense on time deposits for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006. The increase in interest expense on time deposits was due to increased balances as well as higher interest rates paid in the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006. The average balance of time deposits increased $33.3 million and the average interest rate paid increased to 5.00 percent in the six months of 2007 as compared to 4.11 percent in the first six months of 2006. The interest expense on NOW accounts increased $126,693 in the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006. The ave rage balance of NOW accounts increased by $6.5 million and the average interest rate paid increased to 1.48 percent in the first six months of 2007 as compared to 0.98 percent in the first six months of 2006.
The registrant's non-interest income is composed of several components, some of which vary significantly between quarterly periods. Service charges on deposit accounts and other non-interest income
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generally reflect the registrant's growth, while fees for origination of mortgage loans will often reflect stock and home mortgage market conditions and fluctuate more widely from period to period.
Total non-interest income decreased $232,289, or 18.1 percent to $1,053,163 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $1,285,452 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2006. Most of the decrease in non-interest income was due to a $263,109 decrease in gain on sale of other assets in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the second quarter of 2006. This decrease in gain on sale of other assets was primarily due to a large gain on the sale of other real estate owned during the second quarter of 2006. Also, commissions and fees and mortgage banking fees showed small decreases of $16,139 and $6,410 respectively in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $27,696 in dividends and other income and an increase of $12,365 in BOLI income in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the second quarter of 2006.
Total non-interest income decreased $239,698, or 10.3 percent for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the six-month period ended June 30, 2006. The decrease was primarily due to a $263,777 decrease in gain on sale of other assets related to the sale of other real estate owned in the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006.Also, commissions and fees and mortgage banking fees showed decreases of $50,506 and $62,111 respectively in the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $99,535 in dividends and other income and an increase of $22,762 in BOLI income in the first six months of 2007 as compared to same period of 2006.
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, total non-interest expenses increased $195,513, or 6.1 percent, to $3,421,778 as compared to $3,226,265 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2006. This increase was primarily due to an increase of $161,891 in other operating expenses in the second quarter of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006. Much of this increase was due to non-recurring increased expenses related to improving operating processes related to document imaging, as well as increased expenses related to the registrant's efforts to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The registrant expects non-interest expense for the remainder of 2007 to continue to exceed prior year levels as a result of its efforts to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Also, occupancy expense showed an increase of $19,157 and salaries and employee benefits showed a small increase of $15,763 in the second quarter of 2007 as compa red to the same period of 2006.
Total non-interest expenses increased $261,157, or 4.1 percent, to $6,696,432 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $6,435,275 for the same period last year. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, other operating expenses increased $208,617, accounting for much of the increase in total non-interest expenses for the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period last year. Also, salaries and employee benefits increased $61,240, in the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006. The remaining non-interest expense items showed little change in the first six months of 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006.
In July 2007, the Bank filed applications to open a branch office in Huntsville, Alabama. If approval to open the branch is granted, the Bank expects to open the branch in the fourth quarter of 2007 or the first quarter of 2008. The opening of this branch is likely to increase non-interest expense in the latter portion of 2007 and continuing forward into 2008 as compared to earlier periods.
The provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2007, decreased $70,000 as compared to the same period of 2006, as no provision for loan losses was made in the second quarter of 2007. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, the decrease in provision for loan losses was $83,385 to $6,391 from $89,776 over the same period of 2006. The size of the provision for loan losses in all the periods above was impacted primarily by the result of loan portfolio's credit quality remaining at a level to support low levels of or no provision expense.
The provision for possible loan losses is based on past loan experience and other factors that, in management's judgement, deserve current recognition in estimating possible credit losses. Such factors include past loan loss experience, growth and composition of the loan portfolio, review of specific problem loans, the relationship of the allowance for credit losses to outstanding loans and current economic
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conditions that may affect the borrower's ability to repay. A more detailed description of the allowance for loan losses can be found under the section titled "Critical Accounting Policies."
For the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, income before taxes decreased $105,861 or 5.5 percent, to $1,824,130 as compared to $1,929,991 for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Applicable income taxes decreased $101,057, or 18.1 percent for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006.
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, income before taxes increased $1,390, or less than 0.1 percent, to $3,645,810 as compared to $3,644,420 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2006. Applicable income taxes decreased $59,817, or 5.9 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006. The decrease in applicable income taxes in both periods of 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006 was primarily due to increased non-taxable income in 2007 as compared to 2006.
On a basic, weighted average per share basis, net income was $0.88 per share based on 1,556,865 weighted shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $0.87 per share based on 1,575,253 weighted shares outstanding for the same period of 2006. On a fully diluted basis, net income per share was $0.88 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 on 1,563,412 weighted shares outstanding as compared to $0.87 on 1,580,574 weighted shares outstanding for the same period of 2006.
On a basic, weighted average per share basis, net income was $1.72 per share based on 1,557,706 weighted shares outstanding for the first six months of 2007 as compared to $1.66 per share on 1,578,227 weighted shares outstanding for the first six months of 2006. On a fully diluted basis, net income per share was $1.72 for the first six months of 2007 on 1,564,366 weighted shares outstanding as compared to $1.66 on 1,583,736 weighted shares outstanding for the first six months of 2006.
The reduced number of shares outstanding for each of the three- and six-months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the prior year's comparable periods reflects the continuing impact of the registrant's common share repurchase program.
The following table shows the return on assets (net income divided by average total assets) and return on equity (net income divided by average stockholders' equity, excluding unrealized gain or loss on securities) for the three months ended June 30, 2007 (annualized) and for the year ended December 31, 2006.
| For the six months ended | | For year ended |
| June 30, 2007 | | December 31, 2006 |
Return on assets | 1.09% | | 1.13% |
Return on equity | 11.23% | | 11.22% |
Financial Condition
The registrant's total assets increased 3.9 percent to $502,915,554 during the six months ended June 30, 2007, from $484,088,320 at December 31, 2006. Total loans were $301,366,754 at June 30, 2007, a 7.3 percent increase compared to $280,816,461 at December 31, 2006. Securities available-for-sale increased $14,306,639, or 9.7 percent, to $161,498,111 at June 30, 2007 from $147,191,472 at December 31, 2006. At June 30, 2007, there was an unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax, of $1,266,077, as compared to an unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax, of $630,324 at December 31, 2006. The losses in market value of the securities portfolio present on both dates was primarily a result of the higher interest rates prevalent, especially short and medium-term interest rates, at both dates as compared to the interest rates prevalent when the securities were purchased.
Total liabilities increased by 4.3 percent to $455,813,151 for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $437,026,278 at December 31, 2006. This increase was primarily due to an $18,702,293, or
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5.1 percent increase in interest-bearing deposits during the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to December 31, 2006. Of this increase, approximately $27.8 million was in time deposits.
Non-performing assets decreased to approximately $868,000 at June 30, 2007 as compared to approximately $1,462,000 at December 31, 2006. Non-performing assets at June 30, 2007 included $521,681 in other real estate owned, $331,030 in non-accrual loans, and $15,126 in loans past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payment. Additionally, there were no restructured loans in compliance with modified terms at June 30, 2007. At December 31, 2006, the corresponding amounts were $663,611 in other real estate owned, $792,412 in non-accrual loans, $5,822 in loans past due 90 days or more, with no loans restructured and in compliance with modified terms. The allowance for loan losses was 10.7 times the balance of nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2007 as compared to 4.4 times at December 31, 2006, contributing to the determination of the registrant to incur no provision expense for the quart er ended June 30, 2007.
Nonaccrual loans are those for which management has discontinued accrual of interest because there exists significant uncertainty as to the full and timely collection of either principal or interest or such loans have become contractually past due 90 days with respect to principal or interest unless such loans are well secured and in the process of collection. The additional amount of interest that would have been recorded during the first six months of 2007 if the above nonaccrual loans had been current in accordance with their original terms was approximately $13,000.
Loans that are classified as "substandard" or worse by the registrant represent loans to which management questions the borrowers' ability to comply with the present loan repayment terms. As of June 30, 2007, there were approximately $5,597,000 in loans that were classified as "substandard" or worse and accruing interest. This compares to approximately $9,299,000 in loans that were classified as "substandard" or worse and accruing interest as of June 30, 2006 and $7,950,000 of such loans at December 31, 2006.
Credit risk represents the maximum accounting loss that would be recognized at the reporting date if counterparties failed completely to perform as contracted and any collateral or security proved to be of no value. Concentrations of credit risk or types of collateral arising from financial instruments exist in relation to certain groups of customers. A group concentration arises when a number of counterparties have similar economic characteristics that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic or other conditions. The registrant does not have a significant concentration to any individual customer or counterparty. The major concentrations of credit risk for the registrant arise by collateral type in relation to loans and credit commitments. The only significant concentration that exists is in loans secured by real estate, primarily commercial real estate loans (38 percent of the total loans) and 1-4 family residential loans (25 percen t of total loans). Commercial loans, both those secured by real estate and those not secured by real estate, are further classified by their appropriate North American Industry Classification System ("NAICS") code. Of those loans classified by NAICS code, the registrant has concentrations of credit, defined as 25 percent or more of total risk-based capital, of loans to lessors of residential buildings and dwellings (56 percent of total risk-based capital), loans secured by hotel and motel properties (39 percent of total risk-based capital), loans secured by subdivision land (31 percent of total risk-based capital) and loans secured by new single family housing construction (29% of total risk-based capital). Although the registrant has a loan portfolio diversified by type of risk, the ability of its customers to honor their contracts is to some extent dependent upon their regional economic condition. A geographic concentration arises because the registrant grants commercial, real estate and consumer loans primarily to customers in Giles, Marshall and Lincoln Counties, Tennessee. In order to mitigate the impact of credit risk, management strives to identify loans experiencing difficulty early enough to correct the problems and to maintain an allowance for loan losses at a level management believes is sufficient to cover inherent losses in the loan portfolio.
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, the registrant had net recoveries of charged-off loans of approximately $59,200 for a net charge-off ratio (net charge-offs divided by total loans net of unearned income) of -0.04 percent (annualized). This compares to net charge-offs of approximately $107,700 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 for a net charge-off ratio of 0.08 percent (annualized).
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. (Continued)
The total allowance for credit losses increased to $3,538,768 as of June 30, 2007 from $3,473,143 as of December 31, 2006. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans outstanding was 1.17% at June 30, 2007 as compared to 1.24% at December 31, 2006. Management believes that the allowance for credit losses is adequate to cover potential losses in the loan portfolio.
Liquidity
Liquidity is the ability to fund increases in loan demand or to compensate for decreases in deposits and other sources of funds, or both. Maintenance of adequate liquidity is an essential component of the financial planning process. The objective of asset/liability management is to provide an optimum balance of liquidity and earnings. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $15,806,644 between December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2007 as excess funds held in federal funds sold at December 31, 2006 were used to fund loans and purchase investment securities during the first six months of 2007.
Marketable investment securities, particularly those of short maturities, are the principal source of asset liquidity. Securities maturing in one year or less amounted to approximately $36,081,000 at June 30, 2007, representing 22.3 percent of the registrant's investment portfolio as compared to $38,072,000, or 26.9 percent, one year earlier and $39,686,000, or 27.0 percent, at December 31, 2006. These securities may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, changes in prepayment risk, the need to increase regulatory capital, or asset/liability strategy. Management classifies all of the registrant's investment portfolio in the available-for-sale category and reports these securities at fair value. Management does not anticipate the sale of a material amount of investment securities in the foreseeable future.
Other sources of liquidity include maturing loans and federal funds sold. At June 30, 2007, the registrant had approximately $117.3 million in loans maturing within one year. The registrant had $2,567,000 in federal funds sold on June 30, 2007, compared to $17,998,000 as of December 31, 2006.
The registrant does not anticipate that there will be any unusual demands, commitments, or events that could adversely impact the liquidity of the registrant.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The registrant has not historically incurred off-balance sheet obligations through the use of or investment in off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments of structured finance or special purpose entities organized as corporations, partnerships or limited liability companies or trusts. However, the registrant is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. The following table summarizes the registrant's involvement in financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk:
| | Amount at |
| | June 30, 2007 | | December 31, 2006 |
Commitments to extend credit | | $61,535,674 | | $53,909,052 |
Standby letters of credit | | 1,084,786 | | 1,656,855 |
Mortgage loans sold with repurchase | | |
requirements outstanding | | 5,770,243 | | 7,059,087 |
| | | | |
Since these commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and many will expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment level does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. If needed to fund these commitments, the registrant has the ability to liquidate federal funds sold or securities available-for-sale, or on a short-term basis to borrow and purchase federal funds from other financial institutions as well as borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati. At June 30, 2007, the registrant had total borrowings of $3,758,537 and had approximately $33,294,000 of available additional
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. (Continued)
borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and $25,000,000 in federal funds lines available from correspondent banks.
The registrant originates residential mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market which it may be required to repurchase if a default occurs with respect to the payment of any of the first four installments of principal and interest after a loan is sold and the default continues for a period of 90 days.
Capital Adequacy
The Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the FDIC have established risk-based capital guidelines for U.S. banking organizations. These guidelines provide a uniform capital framework that is sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banks.
Under these guidelines, total capital consists of Tier I capital (core capital, primarily stockholders' equity) and Tier II capital (supplementary capital, including certain qualifying debt instruments and credit loss reserve).
Assets are assigned risk weights ranging from 0 to 100 percent depending on the level of credit risk normally associated with such assets. Off-balance sheet items (such as commitments to make loans) are also included in assets through the use of conversion factors established by regulators and are assigned risk weights in the same manner as on-balance sheet items. Banking institutions are expected to maintain a Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 4.00 percent, a total capital (Tier I plus Tier II) to total risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 8.00 percent, and a Tier I capital to total average assets ratio (leverage ratio) of at least 4.00 percent.
The following table presents actual, minimum and "well capitalized" capital amounts and ratios for First Pulaski National Corporation ("FPNC") and First National Bank of Pulaski ("FNB") as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
| | | | | | | | | | To Be Well Capitalized |
| | | | | | | | | | Under Prompt |
| | | | | | For Capital | | Corrective Action |
| | | Actual | | Adequacy Purposes | | Provisions |
| | | Amount | Ratio | | Amount | | Ratio | | Amount | | Ratio |
| | | (Dollars In thousands) |
| | |
|
As of June 30, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tier I Capital (to risk weighted assets) | | | | | | | |
| | FPNC | $48,334 | 13.58% | | $14,240 | > | 4.00% | | $21,359 | > | 6.00% |
| | FNB | 47,891 | 13.45 | | 14,238 | > | 4.00 | | 21,356 | > | 6.00 |
| Total Capital (to risk weighted assets) | | | | | | | | |
| | FPNC | 51,950 | 14.59 | | 28,479 | > | 8.00 | | 35,599 | > | 10.00 |
| | FNB | 51,507 | 14.47 | | 28,475 | > | 8.00 | | 35,594 | > | 10.00 |
| Tier I Capital (to average quarterly assets) | | | | | | | | |
| | FPNC | 48,334 | 9.67 | | 19,987 | > | 4.00 | | 24,983 | > | 5.00 |
| | FNB | 47,891 | 9.59 | | 19,985 | > | 4.00 | | 24,981 | > | 5.00 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of December 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tier I Capital (to risk weighted assets) | | | | | | | | |
| | FPNC | $47,657 | 14.20% | | $13,422 | > | 4.00% | | $20,133 | > | 6.00% |
| | FNB | 47,062 | 14.03 | | 13,420 | > | 4.00 | | 20,130 | > | 6.00 |
| Total Capital (to risk weighted assets) | | | | | | | | |
| | FPNC | 51,207 | 15.26 | | 26,844 | > | 8.00 | | 33,555 | > | 10.00 |
| | FNB | 50,612 | 15.09 | | 26,840 | > | 8.00 | | 33,550 | > | 10.00 |
| Tier I Capital (to average quarterly assets) | | | | | | | | |
| | FPNC | 47,657 | 9.99 | | 19,089 | > | 4.00 | | 23,861 | > | 5.00 |
| | FNB | 47,062 | 9.86 | | 19,087 | > | 4.00 | | 23,859 | > | 5.00 |
(*) Average assets for the above calculations were as of the most recent quarter-end for each period noted.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The registrant's primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on a large portion of the registrant's assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which possess a short term to maturity. Based upon the nature of the registrant's operations, the registrant is not subject to foreign currency exchange or commodity price risk.
Interest rate risk management focuses on the earnings risk associated with changing interest rates, as well as the risk to the present value of the registrant's equity. Management seeks to maintain profitability in both immediate and long-term earnings through funds management and interest rate risk management. The registrant's rate sensitive position has an important impact on earnings and the present value of the registrant's equity. Management of the registrant meets regularly to analyze the rate sensitivity position, focusing on the spread between the cost of funds and interest yields generated primarily through loans and investments. Management also seeks to maintain stability in the net interest margin under varying interest rate environments. These goals are accomplished through the development and implementation of lending, funding and pricing strategies designed to maximize net interest income under varying interest rate environments subject to specific liquidity and interest rate risk guidelines.
Analysis of rate sensitivity and rate gap analysis are the primary tools used to assess the direction and magnitude of changes in net interest income resulting from changes in interest rates. Included in the analysis are cash flows and maturities of financial instruments, changes in market conditions, and pricing and deposit volume and mix. Since these assumptions are inherently uncertain, net interest income can not be precisely estimated nor can the impact of changes in interest rates be precisely predicted. Actual results will differ due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes and changes in market conditions and management's strategies, among other factors.
Simulation modeling is used to evaluate both the level of interest rate sensitivity as well as potential balance sheet strategies. Important elements in this modeling process include the mix of floating rate versus fixed rate assets and liabilities; the repricing/maturing volumes and rates of the existing balance sheet; and assumptions regarding future volumes, maturity patterns and pricing under varying interest rate scenarios. The Bank's Asset/Liability policy strives to limit the decrease in net interest income over a +/-200 basis point rate shock to no more than 7.0 percent over the next twelve months as compared to the base scenario of no changes in interest rates and to limit the decrease in the current present value of the Bank's equity to no more than 25 percent over the same +/-200 basis point rate shock. As of June 30, 2007, a -200 basis point rate shock was estimated to decrease net interest income approximately $366,000, or 2.4 percent, over the next t welve months, as compared to the base scenario. A +200 basis point rate shock was projected to decrease net interest income approximately $528,000, or 3.4 percent, over the next twelve months as compared to the base scenario. The -200 basis point rate shock was estimated to decrease the current present value of the Bank's equity by 0.9 percent and a +200 basis point rate shock was estimated to decrease the current present value of the Bank's equity by 3.1 percent, both well within the policy guidelines. This simulation analysis assumes that NOW and savings accounts have a lower correlation to changes in market interest rates than do loans, investment securities and time deposits. The simulation analysis takes into account the call features of certain investment securities based upon the rate shock, as well as estimated prepayments on loans. The simulation analysis assumes no change in the Bank's asset/liability composition due to the inherent uncertainties of specific conditions and corresponding action s of management. Actual results would vary due to changing market conditions and management's response to those conditions.
There have been no material changes in reported market risks during the quarter ended June 30, 2007.
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures
The registrant maintains disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the
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Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The registrant carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Controls
There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting during the registrant's fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
The registrant and its subsidiaries are involved, from time to time, in ordinary routine litigation incidental to the banking business. Neither the registrant nor its subsidiary is involved in any material pending legal proceedings.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Except as set forth below, there were no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, of the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
We may not be able to expand into the Huntsville market in the time frame and at the levels that we currently expect and our projected expansion will increase our non-interest expenses in 2008.
In order to expand our operations into the Huntsville, Alabama market we will be required to hire new employees and incur expenses to construct a branch in the market. We can not assure you that we will be able to hire the number of experienced employees that we need to successfully execute our strategy in the Huntsville market, nor can we assure you that the employees that we hire will be able to successfully execute our growth strategy in that market. If we are unable to grow our loan portfolio at planned rates, the increased compensation expense of these new employees and the costs of building our branch location may negatively impact our results of operations. Execution of our growth plans in the Huntsville market also depends on continued growth in the Huntsville economy.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(c) The table below sets forth the number of shares repurchased by the registrant during the second quarter of 2007 and the average prices at which these shares were repurchased.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds (Continued)
| | | | | Total Number | | |
| | | | | of Shares | | Approximate Dollar |
| | | | | Purchased as | | Value of Shares |
| | | | | Part of Publicly | | That May Yet Be |
| Total Shares | | Average Price | | Announced Plans | | Purchased Under |
| Purchased | | Paid per Share | | or Programs | | the Plans or Programs |
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| |
| |
| |
|
April 1-30, 2007 | 407 | | $55.00 | | 407 | | $1,074,095 |
May 1-31, 2007 | 961 | | $55.00 | | 961 | | $1,021,240 |
June 1-30, 2007 | 2,250 | | $55.00 | | 2,250 | | $897,490 |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Total | 3,618 | | $55.00 | | 3,618 | | $897,490 |
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On December 21, 2004, the Board of Directors of the registrant approved a plan authorizing the management of the Company, beginning on December 31, 2004, to repurchase up to $5,000,000 of the registrant's common stock from shareholders desiring to liquidate their shares in either the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date and unless terminated earlier by resolution of the registrant's board of directors, will expire when the registrant has repurchased shares having a value equal to the maximum amount authorized for repurchase thereunder. The registrant has no other programs to repurchase common stock at this time.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
At the annual meeting of stockholders on April 26, 2007, there were 988,629 shares represented. The number of shares required for a quorum was 778,872. Of the 988,629 shares represented at the meeting, the following votes were given with respect to the election of registrant's directors.
| For | Withheld | Broker non-votes |
David E. Bagley | 985,199 | 3,430 | 0 |
James K. Blackburn, IV | 985,199 | 3,430 | 0 |
Wade Boggs | 959,333 | 29,296 | 0 |
James H. Butler | 959,333 | 29,296 | 0 |
James T. Cox | 985,074 | 3,555 | 0 |
Gregory G. Dugger | 985,199 | 3,430 | 0 |
Charles D. Haney | 985,199 | 3,430 | 0 |
Mark A. Hayes | 980,974 | 7,655 | 0 |
Linda Lee Rogers | 985,199 | 3,430 | 0 |
R. Whitney Stevens, Jr. | 985,199 | 3,430 | 0 |
Bill Yancey | 985,199 | 3,430 | 0 |
On the basis of these figures, the above named directors were declared duly elected.
Also brought to a vote was the approval of the First Pulaski National Corporation 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. Of the 988,629 shares represented, there were 923,668 shares voted for, 51,928 shares against and 13,033 shares abstaining and no broker non-votes. On the basis of these figures, the First Pulaski National Corporation 2007 Equity Incentive Plan was declared approved.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 5. Other Information.
None
Item 6. Exhibits.
(a) Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Mark A. Hayes, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Tracy Porterfield, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Mark A. Hayes, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 - the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 32.2 Certification of Tracy Porterfield, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 - the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
FIRST PULASKI NATIONAL CORPORATION
Date: August 14, 2007 /s/Mark A. Hayes
Mark A. Hayes, Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 14, 2007 /s/Tracy Porterfield
Tracy Porterfield, Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Mark A. Hayes, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Tracy Porterfield, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Mark A. Hayes, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 - the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 32.2 Certification of Tracy Porterfield, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 - the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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