UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016
Farmers Capital Bank Corporation |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Kentucky | 000-14412 | 61-1017851 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
P.O. Box 309 202 West Main St. Frankfort, KY | 40601 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code – (502) 227-1668
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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ☐ | Accelerated filer ☒ |
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Non-accelerated filer ☐ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company ☐ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common stock, par value $0.125 per share
7,502,447 shares outstanding at May 1, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | |
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | 3 |
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income | 4 |
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | 5 |
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity | 6 |
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 7 |
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 8 |
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 30 |
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 44 |
Item 4. Controls and Procedures | 45 |
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | |
Item 1. Legal Proceedings | 45 |
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 45 |
Item 6. Exhibits | 46 |
SIGNATURES | 48 |
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
(In thousands, except share data) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents: | ||||||||
Cash and due from banks | $ | 23,472 | $ | 28,392 | ||||
Interest bearing deposits in other banks | 84,471 | 74,758 | ||||||
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell | 2,517 | 6,343 | ||||||
Money market mutual funds | 3,828 | 11,000 | ||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents | 114,288 | 120,493 | ||||||
Investment securities: | ||||||||
Available for sale, amortized cost of $577,678 (2016) and $577,248 (2015) | 586,682 | 582,202 | ||||||
Held to maturity, fair value of $3,826 (2016) and $3,809 (2015) | 3,598 | 3,611 | ||||||
Total investment securities | 590,280 | 585,813 | ||||||
Loans, net of unearned income | 962,289 | 959,275 | ||||||
Allowance for loan losses | (9,828 | ) | (10,315 | ) | ||||
Loans, net | 952,461 | 948,960 | ||||||
Premises and equipment, net | 32,602 | 33,112 | ||||||
Company-owned life insurance | 30,235 | 30,269 | ||||||
Other real estate owned | 20,998 | 21,843 | ||||||
Other assets | 31,838 | 35,460 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,772,702 | $ | 1,775,950 | ||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Deposits: | ||||||||
Noninterest bearing | $ | 316,363 | $ | 313,969 | ||||
Interest bearing | 1,058,096 | 1,055,025 | ||||||
Total deposits | 1,374,459 | 1,368,994 | ||||||
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings | 34,487 | 34,353 | ||||||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long-term borrowings | 120,044 | 120,280 | ||||||
Subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts | 33,506 | 48,970 | ||||||
Dividends payable, common stock | 525 | - | ||||||
Other liabilities | 25,629 | 27,655 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 1,588,650 | 1,600,252 | ||||||
Shareholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Common stock, par value $.125 per share14,608,000 shares authorized; 7,501,815 and 7,499,748 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively | 938 | 937 | ||||||
Capital surplus | 51,664 | 51,608 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 126,026 | 120,371 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 5,424 | 2,782 | ||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 184,052 | 175,698 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 1,772,702 | $ | 1,775,950 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Interest Income | ||||||||
Interest and fees on loans | $ | 12,090 | $ | 11,716 | ||||
Interest on investment securities: | ||||||||
Taxable | 2,509 | 2,795 | ||||||
Nontaxable | 630 | 656 | ||||||
Interest on deposits in other banks | 95 | 50 | ||||||
Interest on federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell | 6 | 3 | ||||||
Total interest income | 15,330 | 15,220 | ||||||
Interest Expense | ||||||||
Interest on deposits | 646 | 821 | ||||||
Interest on federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings | 24 | 10 | ||||||
Interest on securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long-term borrowings | 1,186 | 1,176 | ||||||
Interest on subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts | 187 | 210 | ||||||
Total interest expense | 2,043 | 2,217 | ||||||
Net interest income | 13,287 | 13,003 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses | (473 | ) | (1,545 | ) | ||||
Net interest income after provision for loan losses | 13,760 | 14,548 | ||||||
Noninterest Income | ||||||||
Service charges and fees on deposits | 1,867 | 1,772 | ||||||
Allotment processing fees | 874 | 1,190 | ||||||
Other service charges, commissions, and fees | 1,282 | 1,267 | ||||||
Trust income | 654 | 571 | ||||||
Investment securities gains, net | 83 | 120 | ||||||
Gains on sale of mortgage loans, net | 200 | 165 | ||||||
Income from company-owned life insurance | 325 | 241 | ||||||
Gain on debt extinguishment | 4,050 | - | ||||||
Other | 207 | 115 | ||||||
Total noninterest income | 9,542 | 5,441 | ||||||
Noninterest Expense | ||||||||
Salaries and employee benefits | 7,979 | 8,320 | ||||||
Occupancy expenses, net | 1,190 | 1,227 | ||||||
Equipment expenses | 629 | 618 | ||||||
Data processing and communication expenses | 1,120 | 1,055 | ||||||
Bank franchise tax | 599 | 605 | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles | - | 112 | ||||||
Deposit insurance expense | 298 | 400 | ||||||
Other real estate expenses, net | 639 | 45 | ||||||
Legal expenses | 167 | 212 | ||||||
Other | 1,786 | 1,916 | ||||||
Total noninterest expense | 14,407 | 14,510 | ||||||
Income before income taxes | 8,895 | 5,479 | ||||||
Income tax expense | 2,715 | 1,405 | ||||||
Net income | 6,180 | 4,074 | ||||||
Less preferred stock dividends | - | 225 | ||||||
Net income available to common shareholders | $ | 6,180 | $ | 3,849 | ||||
Per Common Share | ||||||||
Net income – basic and diluted | $ | .82 | $ | .51 | ||||
Cash dividends declared | .07 | N/A | ||||||
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding | ||||||||
Basic and diluted | 7,500 | 7,490 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
(In thousands) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Net Income | $ | 6,180 | $ | 4,074 | ||||
Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||
Unrealized holding gain on available for sale securities arising during the period on securities held at end of period, net of tax of $1,501 and $1,023, respectively | 2,787 | 1,899 | ||||||
Reclassification adjustment for prior period unrealized gain previously reported in other comprehensive income recognized during current period, net of tax of $83 and $39, respectively | (154 | ) | (72 | ) | ||||
Change in unfunded portion of postretirement benefit obligation, net of tax of $5 and $(665), respectively | 9 | (1,236 | ) | |||||
Other comprehensive income | 2,642 | 591 | ||||||
Comprehensive income | $ | 8,822 | $ | 4,665 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except per share data) | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended | Preferred | Common Stock | Capital | Retained | Comprehensive | Shareholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2016 and 2015 | Stock | Shares | Amount | Surplus | Earnings | Income | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2016 | $ | - | 7,500 | $ | 937 | $ | 51,608 | $ | 120,371 | $ | 2,782 | $ | 175,698 | |||||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | - | - | 6,180 | - | 6,180 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | 2,642 | 2,642 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared – common, $.07 per share | - | - | - | - | (525 | ) | - | (525 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued under director compensation plan | - | 1 | - | 17 | - | - | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued pursuant to employee stock purchase plan | - | 1 | 1 | 30 | - | - | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Expense related to employee stock purchase plan | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2016 | $ | - | 7,502 | $ | 938 | $ | 51,664 | $ | 126,026 | $ | 5,424 | $ | 184,052 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2015 | $ | 10,000 | 7,489 | $ | 936 | $ | 51,344 | $ | 105,774 | $ | 4,875 | $ | 172,929 | |||||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | - | - | 4,074 | - | 4,074 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | 591 | 591 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared – preferred, $22.50 per share | - | - | - | - | (225 | ) | - | (225 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued under director compensation plan | - | 1 | - | 18 | - | - | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued pursuant to employee stock purchase plan | - | 2 | - | 30 | - | - | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Expense related to employee stock purchase plan | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2015 | $ | 10,000 | 7,492 | $ | 936 | $ | 51,400 | $ | 109,623 | $ | 5,466 | $ | 177,425 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three months ended March 31, (In thousands) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 6,180 | $ | 4,074 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 899 | 1,031 | ||||||
Net premium amortization of investment securities: | ||||||||
Available for sale | 962 | 1,045 | ||||||
Held to maturity | 13 | 13 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses | (473 | ) | (1,545 | ) | ||||
Deferred income tax expense | 72 | 26 | ||||||
Noncash employee stock purchase plan expense | 9 | 8 | ||||||
Noncash director fee compensation | 17 | 18 | ||||||
Mortgage loans originated for sale | (6,890 | ) | (6,474 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans | 7,362 | 6,858 | ||||||
Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net | (200 | ) | (165 | ) | ||||
Net loss (gain) on sale and write downs of other real estate | 618 | (74 | ) | |||||
Gain on debt extinguishment | (4,050 | ) | - | |||||
Net gain on sale of available for sale investment securities | (83 | ) | (120 | ) | ||||
Increase in cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance | (226 | ) | (224 | ) | ||||
Death benefits in excess of cash surrender value on company-owned life insurance | (81 | ) | - | |||||
Decrease in accrued interest receivable | 281 | 264 | ||||||
Decrease in other assets | 1,799 | 1,399 | ||||||
Decrease in accrued interest payable | (6 | ) | (59 | ) | ||||
Decrease in other liabilities | (2,006 | ) | (608 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 4,197 | 5,467 | ||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||||||
Proceeds from maturities and calls of available for sale investment securities | 39,097 | 26,074 | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of available for sale investment securities | 26,925 | 9,407 | ||||||
Purchase of available for sale investment securities | (67,330 | ) | (56,243 | ) | ||||
Purchase of restricted stock investments, net | (472 | ) | - | |||||
Loans originated for investment (greater) less than principal collected, net | (3,841 | ) | 10,288 | |||||
Purchase of loans | (375 | ) | (6,062 | ) | ||||
Principal collected on purchased loans | 855 | 202 | ||||||
Proceeds from death benefits of company-owned life insurance | 341 | - | ||||||
Purchase of premises and equipment | (334 | ) | (433 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of other real estate | 288 | 2,455 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (4,846 | ) | (14,312 | ) | ||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||||||
Net increase in deposits | 5,465 | 29,215 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings | 134 | (2,207 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long-term borrowings | 3 | 2 | ||||||
Repayments of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long-term borrowings | (239 | ) | (36 | ) | ||||
Cash paid to extinguish long-term debt | (10,950 | ) | - | |||||
Dividends paid, preferred stock | - | (225 | ) | |||||
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan | 31 | 30 | ||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (5,556 | ) | 26,779 | |||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (6,205 | ) | 17,934 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 120,493 | 100,914 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 114,288 | $ | 118,848 | ||||
Supplemental Disclosures | ||||||||
Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | 2,049 | $ | 2,276 | ||||
Transfers from loans to other real estate | 551 | 175 | ||||||
Sale and financing of other real estate | 490 | 85 | ||||||
Cash dividends payable, common | 525 | - | ||||||
Cash dividends payable, preferred | - | 113 | ||||||
Cancelation of investment in Farmers Capital Bank Trust II | 464 | - | ||||||
Extinguishment of subordinated notes payable to Farmers Capital Bank Trust II | 15,464 | - |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
1.Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (the “Company” or “Parent Company”), a bank holding company, and its bank and nonbank subsidiaries.Bank subsidiaries include Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Company (“Farmers Bank”) in Frankfort, KY, United Bank & Trust Company (“United Bank”) in Versailles, KY, First Citizens Bank, Inc. (“First Citizens”) in Elizabethtown, KY, and Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky, Inc. (“Citizens Northern”) in Newport, KY.
Farmers Bank’s significant subsidiaries include EG Properties, Inc., and Farmers Capital Insurance Corporation (“Farmers Insurance”). EG Properties, Inc. is involved in real estate management and liquidation for certain repossessed properties of Farmers Bank. Farmers Insurance is an insurance agency in Frankfort, KY. United Bank has one wholly-owned subsidiary, EGT Properties, Inc. EGT Properties, Inc. is involved in real estate management and liquidation for certain repossessed properties of United Bank. First Citizens has one wholly-owned subsidiary, HBJ Properties, LLC. HBJ Properties, LLC is involved in real estate management and liquidation for certain repossessed properties of First Citizens. Citizens Northern has one wholly-owned subsidiary, ENKY Properties, Inc. ENKY Properties, Inc. is involved in real estate management and liquidation for certain repossessed properties of Citizens Northern.
The Company has two active nonbank subsidiaries, FCB Services, Inc. (“FCB Services”), and FFKT Insurance Services, Inc. (“FFKT Insurance”). FCB Services is a data processing subsidiary located in Frankfort, KY that provides services to the Company’s banks as well as unaffiliated entities. FFKT Insurance is a captive property and casualty insurance company insuring primarily deductible exposures and uncovered liability related to properties of the Company. The Company has two subsidiaries organized as Delaware statutory trusts that are not consolidated into its financial statements. These trusts were formed for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities.
The Company provides financial services at its 34 locations in 21 communities throughout Central and Northern Kentucky to individual, business, agriculture, government, and educational customers. Its primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts. Its primary lending products are residential mortgage, commercial lending, and consumer installment loans. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including business assets, consumer assets, and commercial and residential real estate. Commercial loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow from operations of businesses. Other services include, but are not limited to, cash management services, issuing letters of credit, safe deposit box rental, and providing funds transfer services. Other financial instruments, which potentially represent concentrations of credit risk, include deposit accounts in other financial institutions and federal funds sold.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates used in the preparation of the condensed financial statements are based on various factors including the current interest rate environment and the general strength of the local and state economy. Changes in the overall interest rate environment can significantly affect the Company’s net interest income and the value of its recorded assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates used in the preparation of the condensed financial statements. The allowance for loan losses, carrying value of other real estate owned, actuarial assumptions used to calculate postretirement benefits, and the fair values of financial instruments are estimates that are particularly subject to change.
The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 has been derived from the audited financial statements of the Company as of that date. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2015 included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information and the footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of such condensed financial statements, have been included. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.
2.Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated financial statements of prior periods to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications do not affect net income or total shareholders’ equity as previously reported.
3.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, for the periods indicated.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Investment Securities | Postretirement Benefit Obligation | Total | Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Investment Securities | Postretirement Benefit Obligation | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 3,219 | $ | (437 | ) | $ | 2,782 | $ | 5,174 | $ | (299 | ) | $ | 4,875 | ||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 2,787 | - | 2,787 | 1,899 | (1,251 | ) | 648 | |||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | (154 | ) | 9 | (145 | ) | (72 | ) | 15 | (57 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) | 2,633 | 9 | 2,642 | 1,827 | (1,236 | ) | 591 | |||||||||||||||||
Ending balance | $ | 5,852 | $ | (428 | ) | $ | 5,424 | $ | 7,001 | $ | (1,535 | ) | $ | 5,466 |
The following table presents amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the periods indicated. Line items in the statement of income affected by the reclassification are also presented.
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented | ||||||||
(In thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 | |||||||
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale investment securities | $ | 237 | $ | 111 | Investment securities gains, net | ||||
(83 | ) | (39 | ) | Income tax expense | |||||
$ | 154 | $ | 72 | Net of tax | |||||
Amortization related to postretirement benefits | |||||||||
Prior service costs | $ | (13 | ) | $ | (13 | ) | Salaries and employee benefits | ||
Actuarial losses | (1 | ) | (10 | ) | Salaries and employee benefits | ||||
(14 | ) | (23 | ) | Total before tax | |||||
5 | 8 | Income tax benefit | |||||||
$ | (9 | ) | $ | (15 | ) | Net of tax | |||
Total reclassifications for the period | $ | 145 | $ | 57 | Net of tax |
4.Accounting Policy
Loans and Interest Income
Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are reported at their unpaid principal amount outstanding adjusted for any charge-offs and deferred fees or costs on originated loans. Interest income on loans is recognized using the interest method based on loan principal amounts outstanding during the period. Interest income also includes amortization and accretion of any premiums or discounts over the expected life of acquired loans at the time of purchase or business acquisition. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and amortized as yield adjustments over the contractual term of the loans.
The Company disaggregates certain disclosure information related to loans, the related allowance for loan losses, and credit quality measures by either portfolio segment or by loan class. The Company segregates its loan portfolio segments based on similar risk characteristics as follows: real estate loans, commercial loans, and consumer loans. Portfolio segments are further disaggregated into classes for certain required disclosures as follows:
Portfolio Segment | Class |
Real estate loans | Real estate mortgage – construction and land development Real estate mortgage – residential Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises |
Commercial loans | Commercial and industrial Depository institutions Agriculture production and other loans to farmers States and political subdivisions Other |
Consumer loans | Secured Unsecured |
The Company has a loan policy in place that is amended and approved from time to time as needed to reflect current economic conditions and product offerings in its markets. The policy establishes written procedures concerning areas such as the lending authorities of loan officers, committee review and approval of certain credit requests, underwriting criteria, policy exceptions, appraisal requirements, and loan review. Credit is extended to borrowers based primarily on their ability to repay as demonstrated by income and cash flow analysis.
Loans secured by real estate make up the largest segment of the Company’s loan portfolio. If a borrower fails to repay a loan secured by real estate, the Company may liquidate the collateral in order to satisfy the amount owed. Determining the value of real estate is a key component to the lending process for real estate backed loans. If the fair value of real estate (less estimated cost to sell) securing a collateral dependent loan declines below the outstanding loan amount, the Company will write down the carrying value of the loan and thereby incur a loss. The Company uses independent third party state certified or licensed appraisers in accordance with its loan policy to mitigate risk when underwriting real estate loans. Cash flow analysis of the borrower, loan to value limits as adopted by loan policy, and other customary underwriting standards are also in place which are designed to maximize credit quality and mitigate risks associated with real estate lending.
Commercial loans are made to businesses and are secured mainly by assets such as inventory, accounts receivable, machinery, fixtures and equipment, or other business assets. Commercial lending involves significant risk, as loan repayments are more dependent on the successful operation or management of the business and its cash flows. Consumer lending includes loans to individuals mainly for personal autos, boats, or a variety of other personal uses and may be secured or unsecured. Loan repayment associated with consumer loans is highly dependent upon the borrower’s continuing financial stability, which is heavily influenced by local unemployment rates. The Company mitigates its risk exposure to each of its loan segments by analyzing the borrower’s repayment capacity, imposing restrictions on the amount it will loan compared to estimated collateral values, limiting the payback periods, and following other customary underwriting practices as adopted in its loan policy.
The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when it is determined that the collection of interest or principal is doubtful, or when a default of interest or principal has existed for 90 days or more, unless such loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Past due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan. Interest accrued but not received for a loan placed on nonaccrual status is reversed against interest income. Cash payments received on nonaccrual loans generally are applied to principal until qualifying for return to accrual status. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. The Company’s policy for placing a loan on nonaccrual status or subsequently returning a loan to accrual status does not differ based on its portfolio class or segment.
Commercial and real estate loans delinquent in excess of 120 days and consumer loans delinquent in excess of 180 days are charged off, unless the collateral securing the debt is of such value that any loss appears to be unlikely. In all cases, loans are charged off at an earlier date if classified as loss under the Company’s loan grading process or as a result of regulatory examination. The Company’s charge-off policy for impaired loans does not differ from the charge-off policy for loans outside the definition of impaired.
Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses represents charges or credits made to earnings to maintain an allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate to provide for probable incurred credit losses at the balance sheet date. The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by net charge-offs. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The Company estimates the adequacy of the allowance using a risk-rated methodology which is based on the Company’s past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral securing loans, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires significant judgment and the use of estimates that may be susceptible to change.
The allowance for loan losses consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current risk factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off. Actual loan losses could differ significantly from the amounts estimated by management.
The general portion of the Company’s loan portfolio is segregated into portfolio segments having similar risk characteristics identified as follows: real estate loans, commercial loans, and consumer loans. Each of these portfolio segments is assigned a loss percentage based on their respective sixteen quarter rolling historical loss rates, adjusted for the qualitative risk factors summarized below.
The qualitative risk factors used in the methodology are consistent with the guidance in the most recent Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan Losses issued. Each factor is supported by a detailed analysis performed at each subsidiary bank and is both measureable and supportable. Some factors include a minimum allocation in some instances where loss levels are extremely low and it is determined to be prudent from a safety and soundness perspective. Qualitative risk factors that are used in the methodology include the following for each loan portfolio segment:
● | Delinquency trends | |
● | Trends in net charge-offs | |
● | Trends in loan volume | |
● | Lending philosophy risk | |
● | Management experience risk | |
● | Concentration of credit risk | |
● | Economic conditions risk |
A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as impaired. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.
The Company accounts for impaired loans in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 310,“Receivables.” ASC Topic 310 requires that impaired loans be measured at the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, at the loan’s observable market price, or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Impaired loans may also be classified as nonaccrual. In many circumstances, however, the Company continues to accrue interest on an impaired loan. Cash receipts on accruing impaired loans are applied to the recorded investment in the loan, including any accrued interest receivable. Cash payments received on nonaccrual impaired loans generally are applied to principal until qualifying for return to accrual status. Loans that are part of a large group of smaller-balance homogeneous loans, such as residential mortgage, consumer, and smaller-balance commercial loans, are collectively evaluated for impairment. Troubled debt restructurings are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate at inception, or at the fair value of collateral. The Company determines the amount of reserve for troubled debt restructurings that subsequently default in accordance with its accounting policy for the allowance for loan losses.
Recently IssuedAccounting Standards
In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-08,“Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net).”This ASU clarifies how an entity should assess whether it is the principal or the agent in contracts that include three or more parties and that an entity should evaluate whether it is the principal or the agent for each specified good or service promised in a contract with a customer. In addition to clarifying the guidance on principal-versus-agent considerations, the ASU amends certain existing illustrative examples in the revenue standard and adds additional illustrative examples to clarify how an entity would assess whether it is the principal or the agent in a revenue transaction. The amendments in this ASU are effective at the same time as ASU No. 2014-09,“Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),”which is effective for the Company in annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017.The Company does not expect there to be a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows upon adoption.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09,“Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,”to improve the accounting for employee share-based payments.This ASU simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, forfeitures and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-09 is effective for the Company in an annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company does not expect there to be a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows upon adoption.
In April 2016, the FASB ASU No. 2016-10,“Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing.”The amendments in this ASU clarify the following two aspects of Topic 606: (a) identifying performance obligations; and (b) the licensing implementation guidance. The amendments do not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606. This ASU is effective for the Company in an annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017.The Company does not expect there to be a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows upon adoption.
Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
5.Net Income Per Common Share
Basic net income per common share is determined by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average total number of common shares issued and outstanding. Net income available to common shareholders represents net income adjusted for preferred stock dividends including dividends declared, accretion of discounts on preferred stock issuances, and cumulative dividends related to the current dividend period that have not been declared as of the end of the period.
Diluted net income per common share is determined by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the total weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding plus amounts representing the dilutive effect of stock options outstanding. The effects of stock options outstanding are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share in periods in which the effect would be antidilutive. Dilutive potential common shares are calculated using the treasury stock method.
Net income per common share computations was as follows for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Net income, basic and diluted | $ | 6,180 | $ | 4,074 | ||||
Less preferred stock dividends | - | 225 | ||||||
Net income available to common shareholders, basic and diluted | $ | 6,180 | $ | 3,849 | ||||
Average common shares issued and outstanding, basic and diluted | 7,500 | 7,490 | ||||||
Net income per common share, basic and diluted | $ | .82 | $ | .51 |
6. Investment Securities
The following tables summarize the amortized costs and estimated fair value of the securities portfolio at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The summary is divided into available for sale and held to maturity investment securities.
March 31, 2016 (In thousands) | Amortized | Gross Unrealized | Gross Unrealized | Estimated | ||||||||||||
Available For Sale | ||||||||||||||||
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities | $ | 121,411 | $ | 751 | $ | 11 | $ | 122,151 | ||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 126,300 | 2,783 | 117 | 128,966 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities – residential | 300,220 | 6,946 | 208 | 306,958 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities – commercial | 21,467 | 249 | 6 | 21,710 | ||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | 7,363 | 16 | 1,352 | 6,027 | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds and equity securities | 917 | - | 47 | 870 | ||||||||||||
Total securities – available for sale | $ | 577,678 | $ | 10,745 | $ | 1,741 | $ | 586,682 | ||||||||
Held To Maturity | ||||||||||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | $ | 3,598 | $ | 228 | $ | - | $ | 3,826 |
December 31, 2015 (In thousands) | Amortized | Gross Unrealized | Gross Unrealized | Estimated | ||||||||||||
Available For Sale | ||||||||||||||||
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities | $ | 107,135 | $ | 309 | $ | 538 | $ | 106,906 | ||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 147,875 | 2,604 | 213 | 150,266 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities – residential | 294,140 | 5,210 | 1,489 | 297,861 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities – commercial | 20,655 | 52 | 123 | 20,584 | ||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | 6,629 | 11 | 800 | 5,840 | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds and equity securities | 814 | - | 69 | 745 | ||||||||||||
Total securities – available for sale | $ | 577,248 | $ | 8,186 | $ | 3,232 | $ | 582,202 | ||||||||
Held To Maturity | ||||||||||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | $ | 3,611 | $ | 198 | $ | - | $ | 3,809 |
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the debt securities portfolio at March 31, 2016, by contractual maturity, are detailed below. The summary is divided into available for sale and held to maturity securities. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Mutual funds and equity securities in the available for sale portfolio consist of investments attributed to the Company’s captive insurance subsidiary. These securities have no stated maturity and are not included in the maturity schedule that follows.
Mortgage-backed securities are stated separately due to the nature of payment and prepayment characteristics of these securities, as principal is not due at a single date.
Available For Sale | Held To Maturity | |||||||||||||||
Amortized | Estimated | Amortized | Estimated | |||||||||||||
March 31, 2016 (In thousands) | Cost | Fair Value | Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||||||
Due in one year or less | $ | 11,605 | $ | 11,634 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Due after one year through five years | 163,820 | 165,394 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Due after five years through ten years | 66,708 | 68,367 | 640 | 740 | ||||||||||||
Due after ten years | 12,941 | 11,749 | 2,958 | 3,086 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | 321,687 | 328,668 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 576,761 | $ | 585,812 | $ | 3,598 | $ | 3,826 |
Gross realized gains and losses on the sale of available for sale investment securities were as follows:
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
(In thousands) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Gross realized gains | $ | 162 | $ | 130 | ||||
Gross realized losses | 79 | 10 | ||||||
Net realized gain | $ | 83 | $ | 120 |
Investment securities with unrealized losses at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 not recognized in income are presented in the tables below. The tables segregate investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months from those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. The tables also include the fair value of the related securities.
Less than 12 Months | 12 Months or More | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2016 (In thousands) | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | ||||||||||||||||||
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities | $ | 19,509 | $ | 6 | $ | 9,992 | $ | 5 | $ | 29,501 | $ | 11 | ||||||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 20,199 | 106 | 5,338 | 11 | 25,537 | 117 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities – residential | 5,814 | 5 | 27,245 | 203 | 33,059 | 208 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities – commercial | 2,567 | 6 | - | - | 2,567 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | 150 | 1 | 4,605 | 1,351 | 4,755 | 1,352 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mutual funds and equity securities | 595 | 10 | 275 | 37 | 870 | 47 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 48,834 | $ | 134 | $ | 47,455 | $ | 1,607 | $ | 96,289 | $ | 1,741 |
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December 31, 2015 (In thousands) | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | ||||||||||||||||||
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities | $ | 57,927 | $ | 275 | $ | 21,576 | $ | 263 | $ | 79,503 | $ | 538 | ||||||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 30,426 | 123 | 8,276 | 90 | 38,702 | 213 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities – residential | 118,978 | 851 | 21,723 | 638 | 140,701 | 1,489 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities – commercial | 10,882 | 123 | - | - | 10,882 | 123 | ||||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | 204 | 6 | 5,155 | 794 | 5,359 | 800 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mutual funds and equity securities | 481 | 21 | 264 | 48 | 745 | 69 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 218,898 | $ | 1,399 | $ | 56,994 | $ | 1,833 | $ | 275,892 | $ | 3,232 |
Unrealized losses included in the tables above have not been recognized in income since they have been identified as temporary. The Company evaluates investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least quarterly, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant. Many factors are considered, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2)the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3)whether the market decline was effected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Company has the intent to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an OTTI charge exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to the Company at a point in time.
Corporate debt securities in the Company’s investment securities portfolio at March 31, 2016 include single-issuer trust preferred capital securities with an unrealized loss of $1.4 million and a carrying value of $4.6 million. At year-end 2015, these securities had an unrealized loss of $793 thousand. These securities were issued by a national and global financial services firm and purchased by the Company during 2007.The securities are currently performing and continue to be rated as investment grade by major rating agencies. The issuer of the securities announced in the first quarter of 2016 an increase in their common equity repurchase plan. The Company does not intend to sell these securities nor does the Company believe it is likely that it will be required to sell these securities prior to their anticipated recovery. The Company believes these securities are not impaired due to reasons of credit quality or other factors, but rather the unrealized loss is primarily attributed to continuing uncertainties in both international economies and market volatility. The Company believes that it will collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of these securities and that the fair values of these securities will continue to recover as they approach their maturity dates.
The Company attributes the unrealized losses in other sectors of its investment securities portfolio to changes in market interest rates and volatility. Investment securities with unrealized losses at March 31, 2016 are performing according to their contractual terms, and the Company does not expect to incur a loss on these securities unless they are sold prior to maturity. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities nor does it believe it is likely that it will be required to sell these securities prior to their anticipated recovery. The Company does not consider any of the securities to be impaired due to reasons of credit quality or other factors.
7. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
Major classifications of loans outstanding are summarized as follows:
(In thousands) | March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
Real Estate | ||||||||
Real estate mortgage – construction and land development | $ | 123,093 | $ | 115,516 | ||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | 349,725 | 355,134 | ||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | 390,097 | 386,386 | ||||||
Commercial | ||||||||
Commercial and industrial | 48,243 | 48,379 | ||||||
States and political subdivisions | 20,013 | 17,643 | ||||||
Other | 21,547 | 23,798 | ||||||
Consumer | ||||||||
Secured | 4,583 | 6,665 | ||||||
Unsecured | 4,988 | 5,754 | ||||||
Total loans | 962,289 | 959,275 | ||||||
Less unearned income | - | - | ||||||
Total loans, net of unearned income | $ | 962,289 | $ | 959,275 |
Activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment was as follows for the periods indicated:
Three months ended March 31, 2016 | Real Estate | Commercial | Consumer | Total | ||||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period | $ | 9,173 | $ | 820 | $ | 322 | $ | 10,315 | ||||||||
Provision for loan losses | (453 | ) | (6 | ) | (14 | ) | (473 | ) | ||||||||
Recoveries | 52 | 36 | 32 | 120 | ||||||||||||
Loans charged off | (63 | ) | (11 | ) | (60 | ) | (134 | ) | ||||||||
Balance, end of period | $ | 8,709 | $ | 839 | $ | 280 | $ | 9,828 |
Three months ended March 31, 2015 | Real Estate | Commercial | Consumer | Total | ||||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period | $ | 12,542 | $ | 1,153 | $ | 273 | $ | 13,968 | ||||||||
Provision for loan losses | (1,211 | ) | (290 | ) | (44 | ) | (1,545 | ) | ||||||||
Recoveries | 286 | 16 | 37 | 339 | ||||||||||||
Loans charged off | (95 | ) | (13 | ) | (48 | ) | (156 | ) | ||||||||
Balance, end of period | $ | 11,522 | $ | 866 | $ | 218 | $ | 12,606 |
The following tables present individually impaired loans by class of loans for the dates indicated.
| Unpaid Balance | Recorded Investment With No Allowance | Recorded Investment With Allowance | Total Recorded Investment | Allowance for Loan Losses | |||||||||||||||
Real Estate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – construction and landdevelopment | $ | 9,602 | $ | 3,582 | $ | 3,358 | $ | 6,940 | $ | 538 | ||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | 8,970 | 2,897 | 6,028 | 8,925 | 1,248 | |||||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | 23,655 | 7,124 | 16,402 | 23,526 | 530 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial and industrial | 418 | 23 | 396 | 419 | 219 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unsecured | 154 | - | 154 | 154 | 154 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 42,799 | $ | 13,626 | $ | 26,338 | $ | 39,964 | $ | 2,689 |
| Unpaid Balance | Recorded With No Allowance | Recorded With Allowance | Total Recorded Investment | Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated | |||||||||||||||
Real Estate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – construction and land development | $ | 9,932 | $ | 3,875 | $ | 3,372 | $ | 7,247 | $ | 556 | ||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | 8,655 | 2,502 | 6,024 | 8,526 | 1,278 | |||||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | 20,980 | 4,149 | 16,703 | 20,852 | 681 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial and industrial | 399 | - | 400 | 400 | 223 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unsecured | 156 | - | 157 | 157 | 156 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 40,122 | $ | 10,526 | $ | 26,656 | $ | 37,182 | $ | 2,894 |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 (In thousands) | Average | Interest Income Recognized | Cash Basis Interest Recognized | |||||||||
Real Estate | ||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – construction and land development | $ | 8,292 | $ | 47 | $ | 47 | ||||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | 9,035 | 103 | 99 | |||||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | 23,791 | 269 | 263 | |||||||||
Commercial | ||||||||||||
Commercial and industrial | 420 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||
Consumer | ||||||||||||
Unsecured | 156 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 41,694 | $ | 425 | $ | 414 |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 (In thousands) | Average | Interest Income Recognized | Cash Basis Interest Recognized | |||||||||
Real Estate | ||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – construction and land development | $ | 11,124 | $ | 81 | $ | 80 | ||||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | 10,453 | 121 | 121 | |||||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | 25,417 | 280 | 277 | |||||||||
Commercial | ||||||||||||
Commercial and industrial | 435 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
Consumer | ||||||||||||
Unsecured | 24 | - | - | |||||||||
Total | $ | 47,453 | $ | 483 | $ | 479 |
The following tables present the balance of the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment based on impairment method as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
March 31, 2016 (In thousands) | Real Estate | Commercial | Consumer | Total | ||||||||||||
Allowance for Loan Losses | ||||||||||||||||
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 2,316 | $ | 219 | $ | 154 | $ | 2,689 | ||||||||
Collectively evaluated for impairment | 6,393 | 620 | 126 | 7,139 | ||||||||||||
Total ending allowance balance | $ | 8,709 | $ | 839 | $ | 280 | $ | 9,828 | ||||||||
Loans | ||||||||||||||||
Loans individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 39,391 | $ | 419 | $ | 154 | $ | 39,964 | ||||||||
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment | 823,524 | 89,384 | 9,417 | 922,325 | ||||||||||||
Total ending loan balance, net of unearned income | $ | 862,915 | $ | 89,803 | $ | 9,571 | $ | 962,289 |
December 31, 2015 (In thousands) | Real Estate | Commercial | Consumer | Total | ||||||||||||
Allowance for Loan Losses | ||||||||||||||||
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans: | ||||||||||||||||
Individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 2,515 | $ | 223 | $ | 156 | $ | 2,894 | ||||||||
Collectively evaluated for impairment | 6,658 | 597 | 166 | 7,421 | ||||||||||||
Total ending allowance balance | $ | 9,173 | $ | 820 | $ | 322 | $ | 10,315 | ||||||||
Loans | ||||||||||||||||
Loans individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 36,625 | $ | 400 | $ | 157 | $ | 37,182 | ||||||||
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment | 820,411 | 89,420 | 12,262 | 922,093 | ||||||||||||
Total ending loan balance, net of unearned income | $ | 857,036 | $ | 89,820 | $ | 12,419 | $ | 959,275 |
The following tables present the recorded investment in nonperforming loans by class of loans as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
March 31, 2016 (In thousands) | Nonaccrual | Restructured Loans | Loans Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing | |||||||||
Real Estate | ||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – construction and land development | $ | 1,368 | $ | 3,667 | $ | - | ||||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | 2,552 | 4,097 | - | |||||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | 3,520 | 15,399 | - | |||||||||
Commercial | ||||||||||||
Commercial and industrial | 84 | 382 | - | |||||||||
Other | 7 | - | - | |||||||||
Consumer | ||||||||||||
Secured | 8 | - | - | |||||||||
Unsecured | 1 | 142 | - | |||||||||
Total | $ | 7,540 | $ | 23,687 | $ | - |
December 31, 2015 (In thousands) | Nonaccrual | Restructured Loans | Loans Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing | |||||||||
Real Estate | ||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – construction and land development | $ | 1,567 | $ | 3,674 | $ | - | ||||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | 2,485 | 4,127 | - | |||||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | 4,266 | 15,503 | - | |||||||||
Commercial | ||||||||||||
Commercial and industrial | 44 | 384 | - | |||||||||
Other | 8 | - | - | |||||||||
Consumer | ||||||||||||
Secured | 10 | - | - | |||||||||
Unsecured | - | 143 | - | |||||||||
Total | $ | 8,380 | $ | 23,831 | $ | - |
The Company has allocated $1.8 million and $1.9 million of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings and that are in compliance with those terms as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The Company had no commitments to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
The Company had no credits during the first three months of 2016 or 2015 that were modified as troubled debt restructurings. Troubled debt restructurings increased during the first quarter of 2015 resulting from the purchase of a previously-participated portion of a loan to a nonaffiliated bank. This loan was participated prior to it being restructured. The purchase price paid represented a discount of $482 thousand or 15% of the purchased principal amount. The loan is performing under the terms of the restructuring and the borrower’s financial position has steadily improved. Accretion of the discount was recognized over the contractual life of the loan, which ended in June 2015. There is no further accretion to be recognized. The total outstanding balance related to this credit, which was renewed in June 2015, was $11.2 million at March 31, 2016. This represents 47.2% of the Company’s total restructured loans and is the largest such individual credit. This credit was restructured in 2012 following an interest rate concession and extended amortization term.
The tables below present an age analysis of past due loans 30 days or more by class of loans as of the dates indicated. Past due loans that are also classified as nonaccrual are included in their respective past due category.
March 31, 2016 (In thousands) | 30-89 Days Past Due | 90 Days or More Past Due | Total | Current | Total Loans | |||||||||||||||
Real Estate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – construction and land development | $ | - | $ | 228 | $ | 228 | $ | 122,865 | $ | 123,093 | ||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | 1,298 | 1,131 | 2,429 | 347,296 | 349,725 | |||||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | - | 2,164 | 2,164 | 387,933 | 390,097 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial and industrial | - | 84 | 84 | 48,159 | 48,243 | |||||||||||||||
States and political subdivisions | - | - | - | 20,013 | 20,013 | |||||||||||||||
Other | 28 | - | 28 | 21,519 | 21,547 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | ||||||||||||||||||||
Secured | 8 | - | 8 | 4,575 | 4,583 | |||||||||||||||
Unsecured | 13 | 76 | 89 | 4,899 | 4,988 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,347 | $ | 3,683 | $ | 5,030 | $ | 957,259 | $ | 962,289 |
December 31, 2015 (In thousands) | 30-89 Days Past Due | 90 Days or More Past Due | Total | Current | Total Loans | |||||||||||||||
Real Estate | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – construction and land development | $ | - | $ | 227 | $ | 227 | $ | 115,289 | $ | 115,516 | ||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | 421 | 1,448 | 1,869 | 353,265 | 355,134 | |||||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | 42 | 2,376 | 2,418 | 383,968 | 386,386 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial and industrial | 42 | 43 | 85 | 48,294 | 48,379 | |||||||||||||||
States and political subdivisions | - | - | - | 17,643 | 17,643 | |||||||||||||||
Other | 62 | - | 62 | 23,736 | 23,798 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | ||||||||||||||||||||
Secured | 9 | 1 | 10 | 6,655 | 6,665 | |||||||||||||||
Unsecured | 18 | - | 18 | 5,736 | 5,754 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 594 | $ | 4,095 | $ | 4,689 | $ | 954,586 | $ | 959,275 |
The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends and conditions. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes large-balance loans and non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial real estate and certain residential real estate loans. Loan rating grades, as described further below, are assigned based on a continuous process. The amount and adequacy of the allowance for loan loss is determined on a quarterly basis. The Company uses the following definitions for its risk ratings:
Special Mention.Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the borrower’s repayment ability, weaken the collateral or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position at some future date. These credits pose elevated risk, but their weaknesses do not yet justify a substandard classification.
Substandard.Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent of those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
Loans not meeting the criteria above which are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans and are considered to have a low risk of loss. Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows for the dates indicated. Each of the following tables excludes immaterial amounts attributed to accrued interest receivable.
Real Estate | Commercial | |||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2016 | Real Estate Mortgage – Construction and Land Development | Real Estate Mortgage – Residential | Real Estate Mortgage – Farmland and Other Commercial Enterprises | Commercial and Industrial | States and Political Subdivisions | Other | ||||||||||||||||||
Credit risk profile by internally assigned rating grades | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pass | $ | 113,284 | $ | 320,150 | $ | 349,944 | $ | 46,908 | $ | 20,013 | $ | 21,541 | ||||||||||||
Special Mention | 1,469 | 15,443 | 21,391 | 819 | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Substandard | 8,340 | 14,132 | 18,762 | 516 | - | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
Doubtful | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 123,093 | $ | 349,725 | $ | 390,097 | $ | 48,243 | $ | 20,013 | $ | 21,547 |
Real Estate | Commercial | |||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2015 | Real Estate Mortgage –Construction and Land Development | Real Estate Mortgage –Residential | Real Estate Mortgage – Farmland and Other Commercial Enterprises | Commercial and Industrial | States and Political Subdivisions | Other | ||||||||||||||||||
Credit risk profile by internally assigned rating grades | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pass | $ | 104,383 | $ | 324,333 | $ | 343,894 | $ | 46,934 | $ | 17,643 | $ | 23,777 | ||||||||||||
Special Mention | 1,651 | 16,225 | 22,859 | 937 | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Substandard | 9,482 | 14,576 | 19,633 | 508 | - | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||
Doubtful | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 115,516 | $ | 355,134 | $ | 386,386 | $ | 48,379 | $ | 17,643 | $ | 23,798 |
The Company considers the performance of the loan portfolio and its impact on the allowance for loan losses. For consumer loan classes, the Company evaluates credit quality based on the aging status of the loan, which was previously presented, and by payment activity. The following table presents the consumer loans outstanding based on payment activity as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | Consumer | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Secured | Unsecured | Secured | Unsecured | ||||||||||||
Credit risk profile based on payment activity | ||||||||||||||||
Performing | $ | 4,575 | $ | 4,845 | $ | 6,655 | $ | 5,611 | ||||||||
Nonperforming | 8 | 143 | 10 | 143 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 4,583 | $ | 4,988 | $ | 6,665 | $ | 5,754 |
8. Other Real Estate Owned
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) was as follows as of the dates indicated:
(In thousands) | March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | ||||||
Construction and land development | $ | 12,703 | $ | 12,997 | ||||
Residential real estate | 850 | 960 | ||||||
Farmland and other commercial enterprises | 7,445 | 7,886 | ||||||
Total | $ | 20,998 | $ | 21,843 |
OREO activity for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:
Three months ended March 31, (In thousands) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 21,843 | $ | 31,960 | ||||
Transfers from loans and other increases | 551 | 206 | ||||||
Proceeds from sales | (778 | ) | (2,540 | ) | ||||
(Loss) gain on sales, net | (21 | ) | 74 | |||||
Write downs and other decreases, net | (597 | ) | - | |||||
Ending balance | $ | 20,998 | $ | 29,700 |
At March 31, 2016, the Company had a total of $1.7 million of loans secured by residential real estate mortgages that were in the process of foreclosure.
9.Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase represent transactions where the Company sells certain of its investment securities and agrees to repurchase them at a specific date in the future. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are accounted for as secured borrowing and reflect the amount of cash received in connection with the transaction.
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are collateralized by U.S. government agency securities, primarily mortgage-backed securities. The Company may be required to provide additional collateral securing the borrowings in the event of principal pay downs or a decrease in the market value of the pledged securities. The Company mitigates this risk by monitoring the market value and liquidity of the collateral and ensuring that it holds a sufficient level of eligible securities to cover potential increases in collateral requirements.
The following table represents the remaining maturity of repurchase agreements disaggregated by the class of securities pledged.
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2016 (In thousands) | Overnight/ | Less Than 30 Days | 30-89 | 90 Days to One Year | Over One Year to Four Years | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
U.S. government agency securities | $ | 33,087 | $ | 517 | $ | - | $ | 1,400 | $ | 100,759 | $ | 135,763 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 33,087 | $ | 517 | $ | - | $ | 1,400 | $ | 100,759 | $ | 135,763 |
10. Postretirement Medical Benefits
The Company provides lifetime medical and dental benefits upon retirement for certain employees meeting the eligibility requirements as of December 31, 1989 (“Plan 1”). Additional participants are not eligible to be included in Plan 1 unless they met the requirements on this date. During 2003, the Company implemented an additional postretirement health insurance program (“Plan 2”). Under Plan 2, any employee meeting the service requirement of 20 years of full time service to the Company and is at least age 55 upon retirement is eligible to continue their health insurance coverage. Under both plans, retirees not yet eligible for Medicare have coverage identical to the coverage offered to active employees. Under both plans, Medicare-eligible retirees are provided with a Medicare Advantage plan. The Company pays 100% of the cost of Plan 1. The Company and the retirees each pay 50% of the cost under Plan 2. Both plans are unfunded. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2016 are not eligible for benefits under Plan 2.
The following disclosures of the net periodic benefit cost components of Plan 1 and Plan 2 were measured at January 1, 2016 and 2015.
Three months ended March 31, (In thousands) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Service cost | $ | 159 | $ | 185 | ||||
Interest cost | 171 | 162 | ||||||
Recognized prior service cost | 13 | 13 | ||||||
Recognized net actuarial loss | - | 10 | ||||||
Net periodic benefit cost | $ | 343 | $ | 370 |
The Company expects benefit payments of $393 thousand for 2016, of which $81 thousand have been made during the first three months of 2016.
11. Regulatory Matters
The Company and its subsidiary banks are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements will initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, banks must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the banks’ assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company and its subsidiary banks’ capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
The regulatory ratios of the consolidated Company and its subsidiary banks were as follows for the dates indicated:
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Equity Tier 1 Risk- based Capital1 | Tier 1 Risk- based | Total based | Tier 1 | Common Equity Tier 1 Risk- based Capital1 | Tier 1 based | Total based | Tier 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 15.43% | 18.24% | 19.09% | 11.96% | 14.91% | 19.00% | 19.89% | 12.46% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Farmers Bank | 16.07 | 16.07 | 16.79 | 9.48 | 15.57 | 15.57 | 16.35 | 9.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
United Bank | 18.43 | 18.43 | 19.40 | 12.93 | 18.67 | 18.67 | 19.68 | 12.89 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Citizens | 14.35 | 14.35 | 14.96 | 9.80 | 13.55 | 13.55 | 14.17 | 9.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Citizens Northern | 14.80 | 14.80 | 16.02 | 10.67 | 14.42 | 14.42 | 15.67 | 10.79 |
1Common Equity Tier 1 Risked-based, Tier 1 Risk-based, and Total Risk-based Capital ratios are computed by dividing a bank’s Common Equity Tier 1, Tier 1 or Total Capital, as defined by regulation, by a risk-weighted sum of the bank’s assets, with the risk weighting determined by general standards established by regulation. The safest assets (e.g., government obligations) are assigned a weighting of 0% with riskier assets receiving higher ratings (e.g., ordinary commercial loans are assigned a weighting of 100%).
2Tier 1 Leverage ratio is computed by dividing a bank’s Tier 1 Capital by its total quarterly average assets, as defined by regulation.
12.Fair Value Measurements
ASC Topic 820,“Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and sets forth disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC Topic 825,“Financial Instruments,” allows entities to choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The Company has not elected the fair value option for any of its financial assets or liabilities.
ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. This Topic describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: | Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. |
Level 2: | Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. |
Level 3: | Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions supported by little or no market activity, about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. |
Following is a description of the valuation method used for financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis. For this disclosure, the Company only has available for sale investment securities and money market mutual funds classified as cash equivalents that meet the requirement. The carrying value of the $3.8 million in money market mutual funds is equivalent to its fair value and based on Level 1 inputs.
Available for sale investment securities
Valued primarily by independent third party pricing services under the market valuation approach that include, but are not limited to, the following inputs:
● | Mutual funds and equity securities are priced utilizing real-time data feeds from active market exchanges for identical securities and are considered Level 1 inputs. | |
● | Government-sponsored agency debt securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, and other similar investment securities are priced with available market information through processes using benchmark yields, matrix pricing, prepayment speeds, cash flows, live trading data, and market spreads sourced from new issues, dealer quotes, and trade prices, among others sources and are considered Level 2 inputs. |
Available for sale investment securities are the Company’s only balance sheet item that meets the disclosure requirements for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Disclosures as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows:
Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Fair Value | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | Significant Other Observable Inputs | Significant Unobservable Inputs | ||||||||||||
March 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities | $ | 122,151 | $ | - | $ | 122,151 | $ | - | ||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 128,966 | - | 128,966 | - | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities – residential | 306,958 | - | 306,958 | - | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities – commercial | 21,710 | - | 21,710 | - | ||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | 6,027 | - | 6,027 | - | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds and equity securities | 870 | 870 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 586,682 | $ | 870 | $ | 585,812 | $ | - |
Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Fair Value | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | Significant Other Observable Inputs | Significant Unobservable Inputs | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored entities | $ | 106,906 | $ | - | $ | 106,906 | $ | - | ||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 150,266 | - | 150,266 | - | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities – residential | 297,861 | - | 297,861 | - | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities – commercial | 20,584 | - | 20,584 | - | ||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | 5,840 | - | 5,840 | - | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds and equity securities | 745 | 745 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 582,202 | $ | 745 | $ | 581,457 | $ | - |
The Company is required to measure and disclose certain other assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in periods following their initial recognition. The Company’s disclosure about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis consists of impaired loans and OREO. The carrying value of these assets are adjusted to fair value on a nonrecurring basis through impairment charges as described more fully below.
Impairment charges on collateral-dependent loans are recorded by either an increase to the provision for loan losses and related allowance or by direct loan charge-offs. The fair value of collateral-dependent impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is measured based on recent appraisals of the underlying collateral. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Appraisers take absorption rates into consideration and adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process to identify differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments consist mainly of estimated costs to sell that are not included in certain appraisals or to update appraised collateral values as a result of market declines of similar properties for which a newer appraisal is available. These adjustments can be significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
OREO includes properties acquired by the Company through, or in lieu of, actual loan foreclosures and is carried at fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value of OREO at acquisition is generally based on third party appraisals of the property that includes comparable sales data and is considered as Level 3 inputs. The carrying value of each OREO property is updated at least annually and more frequently when market conditions significantly impact the value of the property. If the carrying amount of the OREO exceeds fair value less estimated costs to sell, an impairment loss is recorded through noninterest expense.
The following table represents the carrying amount of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and still held by the Company as of the dates indicated. The amounts in the table only represent assets whose carrying amount has been adjusted by impairment charges during the period in a manner as described above; therefore, these amounts will differ from the total amounts outstanding. Collateral-dependent impaired loan amounts in the tables below exclude restructured loans since they are measured based on present value techniques, which are outside the scope of the fair value reporting framework.
Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Fair Value | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | Significant Other Observable Inputs | Significant Unobservable Inputs | ||||||||||||
March 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
Collateral-dependentImpaired Loans | ||||||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | $ | 88 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 88 | ||||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | 5 | - | - | 5 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 93 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 93 | ||||||||
OREO | ||||||||||||||||
Construction and land development | $ | 2,442 | - | - | 2,442 | |||||||||||
Residential real estate | 14 | - | - | 14 | ||||||||||||
Farmland and other commercial enterprises | 423 | - | - | 423 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,879 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 2,879 |
Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Fair Value | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | Significant Other Observable Inputs | Significant Unobservable Inputs | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||
Collateral-dependentImpaired Loans | ||||||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage - construction and land development | $ | 2,908 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 2,908 | ||||||||
Real estate mortgage - residential | 3,720 | - | - | 3,720 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 6,628 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 6,628 | ||||||||
OREO | ||||||||||||||||
Construction and land development | $ | 2,252 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 2,252 | ||||||||
Residential real estate | 406 | - | - | 406 | ||||||||||||
Farmland and other commercial enterprises | 2,868 | - | - | 2,868 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 5,526 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 5,526 |
The following table represents impairment charges recorded in earnings for the periods indicated on assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
(In thousands) | ||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Impairment charges: | ||||||||
Collateral-dependent impaired loans | $ | 41 | $ | 49 | ||||
OREO | 597 | - | ||||||
Total | $ | 638 | $ | 49 |
The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs for assets measured on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 measurements. As described above, the fair value of real estate securing collateral-dependent impaired loans and OREO are based on current third party appraisals. It is sometimes necessary, however, for the Company to discount the appraisal amounts supporting its impaired loans and OREO. These discounts relate primarily to marketing and other holding costs that are not included in certain appraisals or to update values as a result of market declines of similar properties for which newer appraisals are available. Discounts also result from contracts to sell properties entered into during the period. The range of discounts is presented in the table below for 2016 and 2015.
(In thousands) | Fair Value | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | Range | Average | |||||||||
March 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||
Collateral-dependent impaired loans | $ | 93 | Discounted appraisals | Marketability discount | - | % | - | % | ||||||
OREO | $ | 2,879 | Discounted appraisals | Marketability discount | 2.7% | - | 45.4% | 22.1 | % | |||||
December 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||
Collateral-dependent impaired loans | $ | 6,628 | Discounted appraisals | Marketability discount | 0% | - | 8.3% | 7.9 | % | |||||
OREO | $ | 5,526 | Discounted appraisals | Marketability discount | 2.3% | - | 26.9% | 6.5 | % |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The table that follows represents the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments made in accordance with the requirements of ASC Topic 825,“Financial Instruments.” ASC Topic 825 requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and present value or other valuation techniques. These derived fair values are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. ASC Topic 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from the disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented are not intended to represent the underlying value of the Company.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments not presented elsewhere for which it is practicable to estimate that value.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Accrued Interest Receivable, and Accrued Interest Payable
The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization or settlement.
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
Fair value is based on quoted market price, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities orwith available market information through processes using benchmark yields, matrix pricing, prepayment speeds, cash flows, live trading data, and market spreads sourced from new issues, dealer quotes, and trade prices, among others sources.
Loans
The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting expected future cash flows using current discount rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Expected future cash flows are projected based on contractual cash flows adjusted for estimated prepayments.
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock
It is not practical to determine the fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.
Deposit Liabilities
The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date and fair value approximates carrying value. The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using the rates currently offered for certificates of deposit with similar remaining maturities.
Federal Funds Purchased and Other Short-term Borrowings
The carrying amount is the estimated fair value for these borrowings which reprice frequently in the near term.
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase, Subordinated Notes Payable, and Other Long-term Borrowings
The fair value of these borrowings is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. For subordinated notes payable, the Company uses its best estimate to determine an appropriate discount rate since active markets for similar debt transactions are very limited.
Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit
Pricing of these financial instruments is based on the credit quality and relationship, fees, interest rates, probability of funding, compensating balance, and other covenants or requirements. Loan commitments generally have fixed expiration dates, variable interest rates and contain termination and other clauses that provide for relief from funding in the event there is a significant deterioration in the credit quality of the customer. Many loan commitments are expected to, and typically do, expire without being drawn upon. The rates and terms of the Company’s commitments to lend and standby letters of credit are competitive with others in the various markets in which the Company operates. There are no unamortized fees relating to these financial instruments, as such the carrying value and fair value are both zero.
The following table presents the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Information for available for sale investment securities is presented within this footnote in greater detail above.
Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Carrying | Fair | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | Significant Other Observable Inputs | Significant Unobservable Inputs | |||||||||||||||
March 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 114,288 | $ | 114,288 | $ | 114,288 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
Held to maturity investment securities | 3,598 | 3,826 | - | 3,826 | - | |||||||||||||||
Loans, net | 952,461 | 946,067 | - | - | 946,067 | |||||||||||||||
Accrued interest receivable | 5,111 | 5,111 | - | 5,111 | - | |||||||||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock | 9,840 | N/A | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits | 1,374,459 | 1,374,490 | 1,063,722 | - | 310,768 | |||||||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings | 34,487 | 34,487 | - | 34,487 | - | |||||||||||||||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long-term borrowings | 120,044 | 126,507 | - | 126,507 | - | |||||||||||||||
Subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts | 33,506 | 19,539 | - | - | 19,539 | |||||||||||||||
Accrued interest payable | 845 | 845 | - | 845 | - | |||||||||||||||
December 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 120,493 | $ | 120,493 | $ | 120,493 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
Held to maturity investment securities | 3,611 | 3,809 | - | 3,809 | - | |||||||||||||||
Loans, net | 948,960 | 945,809 | - | - | 945,809 | |||||||||||||||
Accrued interest receivable | 5,392 | 5,392 | - | 5,392 | - | |||||||||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock | 9,368 | N/A | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits | 1,368,994 | 1,369,016 | 1,043,616 | - | 325,400 | |||||||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings | 34,353 | 34,353 | - | 34,353 | - | |||||||||||||||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other long-term borrowings | 120,280 | 126,964 | - | 126,964 | - | |||||||||||||||
Subordinated notes payable to unconsolidated trusts | 48,970 | 31,515 | - | - | 31,515 | |||||||||||||||
Accrued interest payable | 851 | 851 | - | 851 | - |
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements with the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Statements in this report that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. In general, forward-looking statements relate to a discussion of future financial results or projections, future economic performance, future operational plans and objectives, and statements regarding the underlying assumptions of such statements. Although management of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (the “Company” or “Parent Company”) believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included herein will prove to be accurate.
Various risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the Company’s forward-looking statements. In addition to the risks described under Part 1, Item 1A“Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: economic conditions (both generally and more specifically in the markets in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate) and lower interest margins; competition for the Company’s customers from other providers of financial services; deposit outflows or reduced demand for financial services and loan products; government legislation, regulation, and changes in monetary and fiscal policies (which changes from time to time and over which the Company has no control); changes in interest rates; changes in prepayment speeds of loans or investment securities; inflation; material unforeseen changes in the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company’s customers; changes in the level of non-performing assets and charge-offs; changes in the number of common shares outstanding; the capability of the Company to successfully enter into a definitive agreement for and close anticipated transactions; unexpected claims or litigation against the Company; expected insurance or other recoveries; technological or operational difficulties; the impact of new accounting pronouncements and changes in policies and practices that may be adopted by regulatory agencies; acts of war or terrorism; the ability of the Parent Company to receive dividends from its subsidiaries; the impact of larger or similar financial institutions encountering difficulties, which may adversely affect the banking industry or the Company; the Company or its subsidiary banks’ ability to maintain required capital levels and adequate funding sources and liquidity; and other risks or uncertainties detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company.
The Company’s forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time such statements are made. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events, or other changes.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
First Quarter 2016 Compared to First Quarter 2015
The Company reported net income of $6.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, an increase of $2.1 million or 51.7% compared with net income of $4.1 million for the first quarter of 2015. On a per common share basis, net income was $.82 and $.51 for the current and year-ago quarters, respectively. This represents an increase of $.31 or 60.8%. Selected income statement amounts and related data are summarized in the table below.
(In thousands except per share data) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | 2016 | 2015 | Increase | |||||||||
Interest income | $ | 15,330 | $ | 15,220 | $ | 110 | ||||||
Interest expense | 2,043 | 2,217 | (174 | ) | ||||||||
Net interest income | 13,287 | 13,003 | 284 | |||||||||
Provision for loan losses | (473 | ) | (1,545 | ) | 1,072 | |||||||
Net interest income after provision for loan losses | 13,760 | 14,548 | (788 | ) | ||||||||
Noninterest income | 9,542 | 5,441 | 4,101 | |||||||||
Noninterest expenses | 14,407 | 14,510 | (103 | ) | ||||||||
Income before income taxes | 8,895 | 5,479 | 3,416 | |||||||||
Income tax expense | 2,715 | 1,405 | 1,310 | |||||||||
Net income | 6,180 | 4,074 | 2,106 | |||||||||
Less preferred stock dividends | - | 225 | (225 | ) | ||||||||
Net income available to common shareholders | $ | 6,180 | $ | 3,849 | $ | 2,331 | ||||||
Basic and diluted net income per common share | $ | .82 | $ | .51 | $ | .31 | ||||||
Cash dividends declared per common share | .07 | - | .07 | |||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted | 7,500 | 7,490 | 10 | |||||||||
Return on average assets | 1.41 | % | .91 | % | 50 bp | |||||||
Return on average equity | 13.73 | % | 9.39 | % | 434 bp | |||||||
bp – basis points. |
The $2.1 million increase in net income is attributed primarily to a pretax gain of $4.1 million related to the early extinguishment of $15.5 million of debt, which was partially offset by a lower credit to the provision for loan losses of $1.1 million and higher net other real estate expense of $594 thousand. Net interest income increased $284 thousand or 2.2%. Salaries and employee benefits and allotment processing fees decreased $341 thousand and $316 thousand, respectively. Further information related to the more significant components making up the increase in net income follows.
Net Interest Income
The overall interest rate environment at March 31, 2016, as measured by the Treasury yield curve, remains at very low levels when compared with historical trends. Since year-end 2015, yields decreased for all maturities except the three-month maturity period which increased four basis points. Yields on longer-term maturities decreased more significantly than shorter-term maturities. While the six-month and two-year maturities were down 10 and 33 basis points, respectively, the five and ten-year maturity periods declined 56 and 50 basis points, respectively. At March 31, 2016, the short-term federal funds target interest rate remained between 0.25% and 0.50%, unchanged since December 2015. The Federal Reserve Board (“Federal Reserve”) has indicated that it will continue to assess progress toward its objectives of maximum employment and two percent inflation when determining the timing and size of future adjustments to the target rate. At March 31, 2016, the national and Kentucky unemployment rate was 5.0% and 5.6%, respectively. However, labor force participation rates remain near 40-year lows at 63.0%. The national inflation rate at March 31, 2016 was 0.9% up from 0.7% at year-end 2015.
Net interest income was $13.3 million for the first three months of 2016, an increase of $284 thousand or 2.2% compared to $13.0 million a year earlier. The increase in net interest income was driven by a decline in interest expense of $174 thousand or 7.8% combined with an increase in interest income of $110 thousand or 0.7%. Interest expense on deposits was down $175 thousand or 21.3% and interest on borrowed funds remained relatively flat. Interest income on loans increased $374 thousand or 3.2%, boosted by the collection of $236 thousand related to a nonaccrual commercial real estate loan that fully paid off during the quarter. Interest income on investments decreased $312 thousand or 9.0%.
In addition to the collection of interest on the nonaccrual loan identified above, the increase to interest income on loans benefited from a higher average balance outstanding, partially offset by a lower average rate. The loan portfolio has grown for four consecutive quarters, with a significant portion of the increase occurring late during the fourth quarter of 2015. Average loans for the current quarter increased $35.6 million or 3.9% compared to the first quarter of 2015. The Company continues to focus on strengthening its credit underwriting standards and improve the overall credit quality of the loan portfolio.
Interest income on investment securities is down due mainly to lower volume. Average investment securities for the quarter decreased $61.9 million or 9.6% from a year ago. Proceeds received from matured or called investment securities are used to fund higher-earning loans or otherwise used to manage liquidity, such as for deposit outflows or for the repayment of long-term debt.
The decrease in interest expense on deposits was driven by lower average outstanding balances and rate declines related to time deposits. Overall declines in the average rate earned from interest income on loans and average interest rate paid on deposits are the result of a slow growing economy and related low interest rate environment, competitive pressures, and the Company’s strategy of being more selective in pricing its loans and deposits. The goal of this strategy is to improve credit quality, net interest income, overall profitability, and the capital position.
The Company is generally earning and paying less interest from its earning assets and funding sources as the average rates earned and paid have decreased. This includes repricing of variable and floating rate assets and liabilities that have reset to overall lower amounts since their previous repricing date as well as activity related to new earning assets and funding sources in a low interest rate environment. The Company continues to reprice its higher-rate maturing time deposits downward to lower market rates or allowing them to mature without renewal, as liquidity has been adequate.
The net interest margin on a taxable equivalent basis was 3.36% for the current quarter, an increase of nine basis points compared with 3.27% a year earlier. Net interest spread increased nine basis points to 3.20% up from 3.11% a year ago. Net interest margin and spread for the current quarter were positively impacted six basis points related to the collection of interest on the nonaccrual commercial real estate loan identified above. The Company expects its net interest margin to trend slightly downward in the near term according to internal modeling using expectations about future market interest rates, the maturity structure of the Company’s earning assets and liabilities, and other factors such as the impact from the interest collected on the nonaccrual loan previously identified. Future results could be significantly different than current expectations.
The following tables present an analysis of net interest income for the quarterly periods ended March 31.
Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: Interest Rates and Interest Differential
Three Months Ended March 31, | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Average Balance | Interest | Average Rate | Average Balance | Interest | Average Rate | ||||||||||||||||||
Earning Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment securities1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taxable | $ | 456,424 | $ | 2,509 | 2.21 | % | $ | 516,934 | $ | 2,795 | 2.19 | % | ||||||||||||
Nontaxable2 | 124,606 | 939 | 3.03 | 126,044 | 977 | 3.14 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest bearing deposits in banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell, and money market mutual funds | 96,451 | 101 | .42 | 100,876 | 53 | .21 | ||||||||||||||||||
Loans2,3,4 | 959,048 | 12,157 | 5.10 | 923,420 | 11,816 | 5.19 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total earning assets | 1,636,529 | $ | 15,706 | 3.86 | % | 1,667,274 | $ | 15,641 | 3.80 | % | ||||||||||||||
Allowance for loan losses | (10,206 | ) | (13,791 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total earning assets, net of allowance for loan losses | 1,626,323 | 1,653,483 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Nonearning Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and due from banks | 22,906 | 23,642 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Premises and equipment, net | 32,906 | 34,709 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other assets | 82,560 | 97,726 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,764,695 | $ | 1,809,560 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Bearing Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest bearing demand | $ | 330,180 | $ | 66 | .08 | % | $ | 347,014 | $ | 50 | .06 | % | ||||||||||||
Savings | 403,716 | 131 | .13 | 376,058 | 116 | .13 | ||||||||||||||||||
Time | 317,608 | 449 | .57 | 386,143 | 655 | .69 | ||||||||||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings | 36,693 | 24 | .26 | 28,871 | 10 | .14 | ||||||||||||||||||
Securities sold under agreements torepurchase and other long-termborrowings | 156,444 | 1,373 | 3.53 | 167,907 | 1,386 | 3.35 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total interest bearing liabilities | 1,244,641 | $ | 2,043 | .66 | % | 1,305,993 | $ | 2,217 | .69 | % | ||||||||||||||
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Demand deposits | 311,453 | 301,129 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 27,531 | 26,465 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 1,583,625 | 1,633,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders’ equity | 181,070 | 175,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 1,764,695 | $ | 1,809,560 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income | 13,663 | 13,424 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
TE basis adjustment | (376 | ) | (421 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income | $ | 13,287 | $ | 13,003 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest spread | 3.20 | % | 3.11 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Impact of noninterest bearing sources of funds | .16 | .16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin | 3.36 | % | 3.27 | % |
1Average yields on securities available for sale have been calculated based on amortized cost.
2Income and yield stated at a fully tax equivalent basis using the marginal corporate Federal tax rate of 35%.
3Loan balances include principal balances on nonaccrual loans.
4Loan fees included in interest income amounted to $318 thousand and $269 thousand in 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income (tax equivalent basis)
(In thousands) | Variance | Variance Attributed to | ||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | 2016/20151 | Volume | Rate | |||||||||
Interest Income | ||||||||||||
Taxable investment securities | $ | (286 | ) | $ | (457 | ) | $ | 171 | ||||
Nontaxable investment securities2 | (38 | ) | (9 | ) | (29 | ) | ||||||
Interest bearing deposits in banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell | 48 | (15 | ) | 63 | ||||||||
Loans2 | 341 | 1,382 | (1,041 | ) | ||||||||
Total interest income | 65 | 901 | (836 | ) | ||||||||
Interest Expense | ||||||||||||
Interest bearing demand deposits | 16 | (15 | ) | 31 | ||||||||
Savings deposits | 15 | 15 | - | |||||||||
Time deposits | (206 | ) | (104 | ) | (102 | ) | ||||||
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings | 14 | 3 | 11 | |||||||||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase andother long-term borrowings | (13 | ) | (345 | ) | 332 | |||||||
Total interest expense | (174 | ) | (446 | ) | 272 | |||||||
Net interest income | $ | 239 | $ | 1,347 | $ | (1,108 | ) | |||||
Percentage change | 100.0 | % | 563.6 | % | (463.6 | )% |
1The changes that are not solely due to rate or volume are allocated on a percentage basis using the absolute values of rate and volume variances as a basis for allocation.
2Income stated at fully tax equivalent basis using the marginal corporate Federal tax rate of 35%.
Provisionfor Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses represents charges or credits to earnings that are necessary to maintain an allowance for loan losses at an adequate level to cover credit losses specifically identified in the loan portfolio, as well as management’s best estimate of incurred probable loan losses in the remainder of the portfolio at the balance sheet date. The credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio continued to improve during the current quarter, as certain credit quality metrics are at or near recent quarterly bests.
The Company recorded a credit to the provision for loan losses in the amount of $473 thousand and $1.5 million for the current and year-ago quarters, respectively. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of outstanding loans was 1.02% at March 31, 2016 compared to 1.08% and 1.36% at year-end 2015 and March 31, 2015, respectively. The credit to the provision for loan losses is attributed to continuing improvement in the credit quality of the loan portfolio and lower historical loss rates. The credit is lower this quarter mainly due toa greater improvement in impaired loan quality and historical loss rates in the year-ago quarter compared to the current quarter combined with an increase in loans during the current quarter compared to a decrease in the prior-year quarter. The Company recorded net charge-offs of $14 thousand in the current quarter compared with net recoveries of $183 thousand a year ago.
Nonperforming loans, early stage delinquencies, and watch list loans have each declined when compared with a year earlier. Historical loss rates have also improved as lower recent charge-off activity has replaced the higher levels experienced in the early part of the Company’s rolling quarterly four year look-back period used when evaluating the allowance for loan losses.While historical loss rates may continue to improve throughout 2016 due to elevated charge-offs falling out of the look-back period, this improvement may not necessarily correlate to a lower provision for loan losses. Other qualitative factors, such as changes in loan volume, the overall makeup of the portfolio, economic conditions, and other risk factors applied to historical loss rates may offset to some degree the impact of a decrease to the historical loss rates. For further information about improvements in the Company’s overall credit quality, please refer to the discussion under the captions“Allowance for Loan Losses” and“Nonperforming Loans” that follows.
Noninterest Income
The components of noninterest income are as follows for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) | 2016 | 2015 | Increase | % | ||||||||||||
Service charges and fees on deposits | $ | 1,867 | $ | 1,772 | $ | 95 | 5.4 | % | ||||||||
Allotment processing fees | 874 | 1,190 | (316 | ) | (26.6 | ) | ||||||||||
Other service charges, commissions, and fees | 1,282 | 1,267 | 15 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||
Trust income | 654 | 571 | 83 | 14.5 | ||||||||||||
Investment securities gains, net | 83 | 120 | (37 | ) | (30.8 | ) | ||||||||||
Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net | 200 | 165 | 35 | 21.2 | ||||||||||||
Income from company-owned life insurance | 325 | 241 | 84 | 34.9 | ||||||||||||
Gain on debt extinguishment | 4,050 | - | 4,050 | NM | ||||||||||||
Other | 207 | 115 | 92 | 80.0 | ||||||||||||
Total noninterest income | $ | 9,542 | $ | 5,441 | $ | 4,101 | 75.4 | % |
NM – not meaningful.
The increase in noninterest income is mainly attributed to the $4.1 million pretax gain related to the early extinguishment of $15.5 million of debt. Noninterest income in the current quarter also includes a $100 thousand payment received related to a litigation settlement. Under the terms of the settlement, the Company expects to receive an additional $1.35 million to be paid prior to the end of the third quarter of 2016. The Company will recognize future amounts, if any, as a part of other noninterest income when received.Service charges and fees on deposits increased primarily due to higher dormant account fees of $66 thousand or 11.5%. Income from company-owned life insurance in the current quarter includes $81 thousand attributed to a tax-free death benefit received in excess of the cash surrender value.
The decrease in allotment processing fees is a result of lower processing volume stemming from the U.S. Department of Defense policy that went into effect on January 1, 2015, which restricts the types of purchases active duty service members are able to make using the military allotment system for payment. These restrictions have resulted in lower processing volumes for the Company. While the Company continues to diversify its allotment customer base and product offerings, the future impact on processing revenue remains uncertain and challenging to predict.
Noninterest Expense
The components of noninterest expense are as follows for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) | 2016 | 2015 | Increase | % | ||||||||||||
Salaries and employee benefits | $ | 7,979 | $ | 8,320 | $ | (341 | ) | (4.1 | )% | |||||||
Occupancy expenses, net | 1,190 | 1,227 | (37 | ) | (3.0 | ) | ||||||||||
Equipment expenses | 629 | 618 | 11 | 1.8 | ||||||||||||
Data processing and communication expenses | 1,120 | 1,055 | 65 | 6.2 | ||||||||||||
Bank franchise tax | 599 | 605 | (6 | ) | (1.0 | ) | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | - | 112 | (112 | ) | (100.0 | ) | ||||||||||
Deposit insurance expenses | 298 | 400 | (102 | ) | (25.5 | ) | ||||||||||
Other real estate expenses, net | 639 | 45 | 594 | NM | ||||||||||||
Legal expenses | 167 | 212 | (45 | ) | (21.2 | ) | ||||||||||
Other | 1,786 | 1,916 | (130 | ) | (6.8 | ) | ||||||||||
Total noninterest expense | $ | 14,407 | $ | 14,510 | $ | (103 | ) | (.7 | )% |
NM – not meaningful.
Total noninterest expense was relatively unchanged in the comparison. The more significant components that changed include lower salaries and employee benefit expenses, lower amortization of intangible assets, and lower deposit insurance expense, partially offset by an increase in expenses related to repossessed real estate. The year-ago quarter also included $125 thousand expense related to a legal settlement.
The decrease in salaries and employee benefits is attributed to lower benefit expenses of $442 thousand or 24.4%, partially offset by higher salaries and related payroll taxes of $100 thousand or 1.5%. The decrease in benefit expense is attributed mainly to lower claims related to the Company’s self-funded health insurance plan. The Company had 495 full time equivalent employees at quarter-end, down from 508 a year ago. The increase in salaries and related payroll taxes is due to normal employee annual increases and the addition of a new Chief Operating Officer beginning in the first quarter of 2016.
Amortization of intangible assets declined as a result of the core deposit intangibles being fully amortized at year-end 2015.The reduction in deposit insurance expense is due to further improvement in the risk ratings at the Company’s subsidiary banks, which is used in the determination of the amount payable.
The increase in repossessed real estate expenses is primarily the result of impairment charges on two larger-balance properties in the current quarter: one in the amount of $352 thousand relates to an updated appraisal on a commercial real estate property; the other relates to a write-down totaling $81 thousand on a real estate development property which is under contract to be sold where the carrying amount was adjusted to the selling price less estimated costs to sell. There were no impairment charges in the year-ago quarter. The current quarter includes the sale of properties with a carrying value of $799 thousand with a related net loss of $21 thousand. This compares to the year ago quarter where we sold properties with a carrying value of $2.5 million with a related net gain of $74 thousand. Expenses related to development, operating, and maintenance of repossessed properties decreased $98 thousand or 82.4%.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $2.7 million for the first quarter of 2016, an increase of $1.3 million or 93.2% compared to $1.4 million for the first quarter of 2015. The effective income tax rates were 30.5% and 25.6% for the current and year-ago quarters, respectively.Income tax expense and the effective tax rate are up in the current period as a result of the $4.1 million pretax gain on extinguishment of debt.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Total assets were $1.8 billion at March 31, 2016, a decrease of $3.2 million or 0.2% from year-end 2015. Cash and cash equivalents and other real estate owned (“OREO”) decreased $6.2 million or 5.1% and $845 thousand or 3.9%, respectively. Investment securities and loans increased $4.5 million or 0.8% and $3.0 million or 0.3%, respectively.
Cash and cash equivalents are down mainly as a result of the early extinguishment of debt transaction related to trust preferred securities.OREO decreased primarily due to property sales and impairment charges to adjust carrying amounts to their estimated fair value less cost to sell. The fair market value adjustment related to investment securities in the available for sale portfolio increased $4.1 million during the quarter due mainly to favorable changes in market interest rates, primarily on longer dated maturities. The increase in loans was driven mainly by loans secured by real estate, primarily commercial and construction related lending, partially offset by residential real estate.
Total liabilities were $1.6 billion at March 31, 2016, a decrease of $11.6 million or 0.7% compared to December 31, 2015. The decrease in total liabilities was driven by a $15.7 million or 9.3% decrease in long-term borrowings, primarily due to the early extinguishment of $15.5 million of subordinated debt. Total deposits increased $5.5 million or 0.4%, primarily from higher savings and interest bearing demand deposits. Short-term borrowings were relatively unchanged at $34.5 million.
Shareholders’ equity was $184 million at March 31, 2016, an increase of $8.4 million or 4.8% compared to $176 million at year-end 2015. The increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily due to net income of $6.2 million and other comprehensive income of $2.6 million, partially offset by dividends declared on common stock of $525 thousand. Other comprehensive income was driven by an increase in the after-tax unrealized gain related to the available for sale investment securities portfolio of $2.6 million.
Selected balance sheet amounts and related data are presented in the table below and discussion that follows.
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | Increase (Decrease) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 114,288 | $ | 120,493 | $ | (6,205 | ) | (5.1 | )% | |||||||||||||
Investment securities | 590,280 | 585,813 | 4,467 | .8 | ||||||||||||||||||
Loans, net of allowance of $9,828 and $10,315 | 952,461 | 948,960 | 3,501 | .4 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other real estate owned | 20,998 | 21,843 | (845 | ) | (3.9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other assets | 94,675 | 98,841 | (4,166 | ) | (4.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,772,702 | $ | 1,775,950 | $ | (3,248 | ) | (.2 | )% | |||||||||||||
Deposits | $ | 1,374,459 | $ | 1,368,994 | $ | 5,465 | .4 | % | ||||||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings | 34,487 | 34,353 | 134 | (.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Other borrowings | 153,550 | 169,250 | (15,700 | ) | (9.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 26,154 | 27,655 | (1,501 | ) | (5.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 1,588,650 | 1,600,252 | (11,602 | ) | (.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Common stock | 938 | 937 | 1 | .1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Capital surplus | 51,664 | 51,608 | 56 | .1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Retained earnings | 126,026 | 120,371 | 5,655 | 4.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 5,424 | 2,782 | 2,642 | 95.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 184,052 | 175,698 | 8,354 | 4.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 1,772,702 | $ | 1,775,950 | $ | (3,248 | ) | (.2 | )% | |||||||||||||
End of period tangible book value per common share1 | $ | 24.53 | $ | 23.43 | $ | 1.10 | 4.7 | % | ||||||||||||||
End of period per common share closing price | 26.42 | 27.11 | (.69 | ) | (2.5 | ) |
1Represents total common equity less intangible assets divided by the number of common shares outstanding at the end of the period.
Temporary Investments
Temporary investments consist of interest bearing deposits in other banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell, and money market mutual funds. The Company uses these funds in the management of liquidity and interest rate sensitivity or as a short-term holding prior to subsequent movement into other investments with higher yields or for other purposes. At March 31, 2016, temporary investments were $90.8 million, a decrease of $1.3 million or 1.4% from year-end 2015.
Investment Securities
The investment securities portfolio is comprised primarily of residential mortgage-backed securities, tax-exempt securities of states and political subdivisions, and debt securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored agencies. Substantially all of the Company’s investment securities are designated as available for sale. Proceeds received from maturing or called investment securities not needed to fund higher-earning loans are either reinvested in similar investments or used to manage liquidity, such as for deposit outflows or other payment obligations. Total investment securities had a carrying amount of $590 million at March 31, 2016, an increase of $4.5 million or 0.8% compared to $586 million at year-end 2015.
The increase in investment securities was driven by a higher market values related to the available for sale portfolio of $4.1 million and net purchases totaling $1.3 million, partially offset by net premium amortization of $975 thousand. The increase in the value of the available for sale securities portfolio resulted from higher bond prices at the end of the quarter related to longer term maturity periods. Yields for the five, ten and 30-year Treasury securities each declined during the first three months of 2015. Generally, as market interest rates decrease, the value of fixed rate investments increases.
Investment securities include single-issuer trust preferred capital securities of a U.S. based global financial services firm. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of this investment at March 31, 2016 was $5.9 million and $4.6 million, respectively. This represents a decrease in fair value of $553 thousand or 10.8% compared to $5.1 million at year-end 2015.
The Company’s investment in the single-issuer trust preferred capital securities continues to perform according to contractual terms and the issuer of these securities is rated as investment grade by major rating agencies. The issuer of the securities announced an increase in their common equity repurchase plan during the first quarter of 2016. The Company does not intend to sell these securities nor does the Company believe it is likely that it will be required to sell these securities prior to their anticipated recovery. The Company believes these securities are not impaired due to reasons of credit quality or other factors, but rather the unrealized loss is primarily attributed to continuing uncertainties in both international economies and market volatility. The Company believes that it will collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of these securities and that the fair values of these securities will continue to recover as they approach their maturity dates.
Loans
Loans were $962 million at March 31, 2016, an increase of $3.0 million or 0.3% compared to year-end 2015, and represents the fourth straight quarter of growth. The Company continues a conservative approach to loan originations while working to further reduce its level of nonperforming assets in a slow growth economy. Generating high quality loan demand remains a challenge.
From time to time the Company may purchase a limited amount of loans originated by otherwise nonaffiliated third parties. The Company performs its own risk assessment and makes the credit decision on each loan prior to purchase. The Company purchased smaller balance commercial loans totaling $375 thousand and $6.1 million in the aggregate during the first three months of 2016 and 2015, respectively. The average amount of the purchased loans was $94 thousand for 2016 and $95 thousand for 2015.
The composition of the loan portfolio is summarized in the table below.
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | Amount | % | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – construction and land development | $ | 123,093 | 12.8 | % | $ | 115,516 | 12.0 | % | ||||||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | 349,725 | 36.4 | 355,134 | 37.0 | ||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | 390,097 | 40.5 | 386,386 | 40.3 | ||||||||||||
Commercial, financial, and agriculture | 89,803 | 9.3 | 89,820 | 9.4 | ||||||||||||
Installment | 9,571 | 1.0 | 12,419 | 1.3 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 962,289 | 100.0 | % | $ | 959,275 | 100.0 | % |
On an average basis, loans represented 58.6% of earning assets for the first three months of 2016, an increase of 196 basis points compared to 56.6% for the year 2015. The increase in the level of loans as a percentage of earning assets reflects the continued growth in the loan portfolio over the past year. The increase in loans in recent periods has been funded by cash flows from investment securities and temporary investments. Loans typically involve an increase in credit risk and higher yields when compared to investment securities and temporary investment alternatives.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed to be adequate by management to cover probable losses in the loan portfolio. The calculation of the appropriate level of allowance for loan losses requires significant judgment in order to reflect credit losses specifically identified in the Company’s loan portfolio as well as management's best estimate of probable incurred credit losses in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date.The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by net charge-offs. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The allowance for loan losses and the related provision for loan losses generally fluctuate as the relative level of nonperforming and impaired loans vary. However, other factors impact the amount of the allowance for loan losses such as the Company’s historical loss experience, the financial condition of its borrowers, general economic conditions, and other qualitative risk factors as described in greater detail in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K.
The allowance for loan losses was $9.8 million or 1.02% of outstanding loans at March 31, 2016. This compares to $10.3 million or 1.08% of net loans outstanding at year-end 2015. The decrease in the allowance as a percentage of net loans outstanding from the prior year-end resulted primarily from a credit to the provision for loan losses of $473 thousand. As a percentage of nonperforming loans, the allowance for loan losses was 31.5% at March 31, 2016 compared to 32.0% at year-end 2015. The relatively low amount of the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans is due mainly to the makeup of nonperforming loans as discussed further below.
Nonperforming loans include $23.7 million of accruing restructured loans, which represents 76% of total nonperforming loans at the end of the quarter. At year-end 2015, this amount was $23.8 million or 74%. The allowance attributed to credits that are restructured with lower interest rates generally represents the difference in the present value of future cash flows calculated at the loan’s original effective interest rate and the new lower rate. This typically results in a reserve for loan losses that is less severe than for other loans that are collateral dependent. The allowance specifically allocated to impaired loans, which includes restructured loans, was $2.7 million or 6.9% and $2.9 million or 7.9% of such loans at quarter-end and year-end, respectively. As a percentage of nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing, the allowance for loan losses was 130% and 123% for the current quarter and year-end 2015, respectively.
The overall improvement in the credit quality of the loan portfolio experienced during 2015 continued during the first three months of 2016. Although impaired loans edged up $2.8 million during the quarter primarily related to one credit, the specific reserve on total impaired loans declined $205 thousand or 7.1%. This is due to the characteristics of the individual loans that are classified as impaired. Certain credit quality measures are summarized in the table that follows for the periods indicated. Several of these measures are at the best level in the last three years.
(In thousands) | March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | March 31, 2015 | Three-year | Three-year | |||||||||||||||
Nonperforming loans | $ | 31,227 | $ | 32,211 | $ | 36,948 | $ | 51,498 | $ | 31,227 | ||||||||||
Nonaccrual loans | 7,540 | 8,830 | 11,113 | 25,063 | 7,540 | |||||||||||||||
Loans past due 30-89 days and still accruing | 852 | 588 | 1,357 | 7,831 | 588 | |||||||||||||||
Loans graded substandard or below | 41,756 | 44,220 | 50,518 | 82,627 | 41,756 | |||||||||||||||
Impaired loans | 39,964 | 37,182 | 45,574 | 62,281 | 37,182 | |||||||||||||||
Loans, net of unearned income | 962,289 | 959,275 | 927,389 | 1,010,131 | 927,389 |
1Based on quarter-end balances over the previous three years.
Nonperforming Loans
Nonperforming loans consist of nonaccrual loans, accruing restructured loans, and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when it is determined that the collection of interest or principal is doubtful, or when a default of interest or principal has existed for 90 days or more, unless such loan is well secured and in the process of collection.Restructured loans occur when a lender, because of economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulty, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. Restructured loans typically include a reduction of the stated interest rate or an extension of the maturity date, among other possible concessions. The Company gives careful consideration to identifying which of its challenged credits merit a restructuring of terms that it believes will result in maximum loan repayments and mitigate possible losses. Cash flow projections are carefully scrutinized prior to restructuring any credits; past due credits are typically not granted concessions.
Nonperforming loans were $31.2 million at March 31, 2016, a decrease of $984 thousand or 3.1% compared to $32.2 million at year-end 2015. Nonaccrual loans and accruing restructured loans decreased $840 thousand or 10.0% and $144 thousand or 0.6%, respectively. Loan payments include $1.0 million related to nonaccrual loans during the quarter. Accruing restructured loans make up $23.7 million or 76% of the Company’s nonperforming loans at March 31, 2016 compared with $7.5 million or 24% related to nonaccrual loans. Nonaccrual loans have decreased to the lowest level since the second quarter of 2007. Nonperforming loans, presented by class, were as follows for the periods indicated:
Nonperforming Loans
(In thousands) | March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
Nonaccrual Loans | ||||||||
Real Estate | ||||||||
Real estate mortgage – construction and land development | $ | 1,368 | $ | 1,567 | ||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | 2,552 | 2,485 | ||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | 3,520 | 4,266 | ||||||
Commercial | ||||||||
Commercial and industrial | 84 | 44 | ||||||
Other | 7 | 8 | ||||||
Consumer | ||||||||
Secured | 8 | 10 | ||||||
Unsecured | 1 | - | ||||||
Total nonaccrual loans | $ | 7,540 | $ | 8,380 | ||||
Restructured Loans | ||||||||
Real Estate | ||||||||
Real estate mortgage – construction and land development | $ | 3,667 | $ | 3,674 | ||||
Real estate mortgage – residential | 4,097 | 4,127 | ||||||
Real estate mortgage – farmland and other commercial enterprises | 15,399 | 15,503 | ||||||
Commercial | ||||||||
Commercial and industrial | 382 | 384 | ||||||
Consumer | ||||||||
Unsecured | 142 | 143 | ||||||
Total restructured loans | $ | 23,687 | $ | 23,831 | ||||
Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Total nonperforming loans | $ | 31,227 | $ | 32,211 | ||||
Ratio of total nonperforming loans to total loans | 3.2 | % | 3.4 | % |
The most significant components of nonperforming loans include nonaccrual and restructured loans. Activity during 2016 related to these two components was as follows:
(In thousands) | Nonaccrual | Restructured | ||||||
Balance at December 31, 2015 | $ | 8,380 | $ | 23,831 | ||||
Additions | 492 | - | ||||||
Principal paydowns | (1,046 | ) | (144 | ) | ||||
Transfers to other real estate owned | (270 | ) | - | |||||
Charge-offs | (16 | ) | - | |||||
Balance at March 31, 2016 | $ | 7,540 | $ | 23,687 |
The Company’s comprehensive risk-grading and loan review program includes a review of loans to assess risk and assign a grade to those loans, a review of delinquencies, and an assessment of loans for needed charge-offs or placement on nonaccrual status. The Company had loans in the amount of $50.2 million and $54.2 million at March 31, 2016 and year-end 2015, respectively, which were performing but considered potential problem loans and are not included in the nonperforming loan totals in the table above. These loans, however, are considered in establishing an appropriate allowance for loan losses. The balance outstanding for potential problem credits ismainly attributed to a slow-growth economy which continues to strain many of the Company’s customers. Potential problem loans include a variety of borrowers and are secured primarily by various types of real estate including commercial, construction properties, and residential real estate developments. At March 31, 2016, the five largest potential problem credits were $11.7 million in the aggregate compared to $12.3 million at year-end 2015.
Potential problem loans are identified on the Company’s watch list and consist of loans that require close monitoring by management. Credits may be considered as a potential problem loan for reasons that are temporary or correctable, such as for a deficiency in loan documentation or absence of current financial statements of the borrower. Potential problem loans may also include credits where adverse circumstances are identified that may affect the borrower’s ability to comply with the contractual terms of the loan. Other factors which might indicate the existence of a potential problem loan include the delinquency of a scheduled loan payment, deterioration in a borrower’s financial condition identified in a review of periodic financial statements, a decrease in the value of the collateral securing the loan, or a change in the economic environment in which the borrower operates. Certain loans on the Company’s watch list are also considered impaired and specific allowances related to these loans are established in accordance with the appropriate accounting guidance.
Other Real Estate
OREO includes real estate properties acquired by the Company through, or in lieu of, actual foreclosure. At March 31, 2016, OREO was $21.0 million, a decrease of $845 thousand or 3.9% compared to $21.8 million at year-end 2015. The decrease was driven by sales activity and impairment charges to adjust carrying amounts to their estimated fair value less cost to sell. OREO has declined $31.6 million or 60.1% from its peak of $52.6 million, which occurred at year-end 2012. A summary of OREO activity for 2016 follows.
(In thousands) | Amount | |||
Balance at December 31, 2015 | $ | 21,843 | ||
Transfers from loans and other increases | 551 | |||
Write-downs | (597 | ) | ||
Proceeds from sales | (778 | ) | ||
Net loss on sales | (21 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2016 | $ | 20,998 |
Deposits
A summary of the Company’s deposits are as follows for the periods indicated:
End of Period | Average | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | March 31, | December 31, | Increase | Three Months | Twelve Months | Increase | ||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest Bearing | $ | 316,363 | $ | 313,969 | $ | 2,394 | $ | 311,453 | $ | 304,516 | $ | 6,937 | ||||||||||||
Interest Bearing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Demand | 342,442 | 328,803 | 13,639 | 330,180 | 334,281 | (4,101 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Savings | 404,905 | 400,844 | 4,061 | 403,716 | 385,932 | 17,784 | ||||||||||||||||||
Time | 310,749 | 325,378 | (14,629 | ) | 317,608 | 356,419 | (38,811 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total interest bearing | 1,058,096 | 1,055,025 | 3,071 | 1,051,504 | 1,076,632 | (25,128 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total Deposits | $ | 1,374,459 | $ | 1,368,994 | $ | 5,465 | $ | 1,362,957 | $ | 1,381,148 | $ | (18,191 | ) |
The increase in total end of period deposits was driven by higher interest bearing demand deposits and savings deposits of $13.6 million or 4.1% and $4.1 million or 1.0%, respectively. Noninterest bearing deposit balances increased $2.4 million or 0.8% and time deposits decreased $14.6 million or 4.5%. The decrease in time deposits is a result of the Company’s overall high liquidity position and a strategy to lower overall funding costs, mainly by allowing higher-rate certificates of deposit to roll off or reprice at lower interest rates. Many of those balances have been rolled into interest and noninterest bearing demand accounts or savings accounts by the customer. As rates have decreased throughout the deposit portfolio, many customers have opted to transfer funds from maturing time deposits or investments from other sources into short-term demand or savings accounts. The Company has not sought out or accepted brokered deposits in the past nor does it have plans to do so in the future.
Borrowed Funds
Total borrowed funds were $188 million at March 31, 2016, a decrease of $15.6 million or 7.6% from year-end 2015. The decrease in borrowed funds was driven by a $15.7 million or 9.3% decrease in long-term borrowings. The decrease is primarily due to the early extinguishment of subordinated debt related to trust preferred securities. Short-term borrowings were relatively unchanged at $34.5 million.
In January 2016, the Company terminated Farmers Capital Bank Trust II (“Trust II”) as a result of the early extinguishment of debt issued to the trust and recorded a related pretax gain of $4.1 million. Trust II was a Delaware statutory trust established by the Company in 2005 for the purpose of issuing preferred securities through a private offering. The proceeds from the offering were loaned to the Company in exchange for junior subordinated debentures with terms that parallel those of the preferred securities.
The Company became aware that all $15 million of the trust preferred securities issued by Trust II would be auctioned off as part of the liquidation of a larger pooled collateralized debt obligation. The Company placed a bid of $11.0 million for the securities, which was accepted by the trustee. The Company then canceled the preferred and common securities issued by the trust and extinguished the debentures, which totaled $15.5 million.
LIQUIDITY
The primary source of funds for the Parent Company is the receipt of dividends from its subsidiary banks, balances of cash and cash equivalents maintained, and borrowings from nonaffiliated sources.Primary uses of cash include the payment of dividends to its shareholders, paying interest expense on borrowings, and payments for general operating expenses.
Payment of dividends to the Parent Company by its subsidiary banks is subject to certain regulatory restrictions as set forth in national and state banking laws and regulations. A depository institution may not pay any dividend if payment would cause it to become undercapitalized or if it already is undercapitalized. The federal banking agencies may prevent the payment of a dividend if they determine that the payment would be an unsafe and unsound banking practice. Moreover, the federal agencies have issued policy statements that provide bank holding companies and insured banks should generally only pay dividends out of current operating earnings. Capital ratios at each of the Company’s four subsidiary banks exceed regulatory established “well-capitalized” status at March 31, 2016 under the prompt corrective action regulatory framework.
The Parent Company had cash and cash equivalents of $24.0 million and $36.0 million at March 31, 2016 and year-end 2015, respectively. Significant cash receipts of the Parent Company for 2016 include management fees from subsidiaries of $654 thousand. Significant cash payments by the Parent Company in 2016 include $11.0 million to purchase the trust preferred securities issued by Trust II and extinguish the subordinated debt issued to the trust, $1.0 million for salaries, payroll taxes, and employee benefits, and $176 thousand for the payment of interest expense on subordinated notes payable.
The Company's objective as it relates to liquidity is to ensure that its subsidiary banks have funds available to meet deposit withdrawals and credit demands without unduly penalizing profitability. In order to maintain a proper level of liquidity, the subsidiary banks have several sources of funds available on a daily basis. For assets, those sources of funds include liquid assets that are readily marketable or that can be pledged, or which mature in the near future. These assets primarily include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, investment securities, and cash flow generated by the repayment of principal and interest on loans and investment securities. For liabilities, sources of funds primarily include the subsidiary banks' core deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and other borrowings, and federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and investment securities are generally a predictable source of funds, deposit outflows and mortgage prepayments are influenced significantly by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition in our local markets.
As of March 31, 2016, the Company had $268 million of additional borrowing capacity under various FHLB, federal funds, and other borrowing agreements. However, there is no guarantee that these sources of funds will continue to be available to the Company, or that current borrowings can be refinanced upon maturity, although the Company is not aware of any events or uncertainties that are likely to cause a decrease in the Company’s liquidity from these sources. The Company’s borrowing capacity was $236 million at year-end 2015.
For the longer term, the liquidity position is managed by balancing the maturity structure of the balance sheet. This process allows for an orderly flow of funds over an extended period of time. TheCompany’s Asset and Liability Management Committee, both at the bank subsidiary level and on a consolidated basis, meets regularly and monitors the composition of the balance sheet to ensure comprehensive management of interest rate risk and liquidity.
Liquid assets consist of cash and cash equivalents and available for sale investment securities. At March 31, 2016, consolidated liquid assets were $701 million, down $1.7 million or 0.2% compared to $703 million at year-end 2015. Although liquid assets decreased in the comparison, the Company’s liquidity position remains elevated mainly as a result of the Company’s overall net funding position and soft high-quality loan demand. The overall funding position of the Company changes as loan demand, deposit levels, and other sources and uses of funds fluctuate.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.2 million and $5.5 million for the first three months of 2016 and 2015, respectively. This represents a decrease of $1.3 million or 23.2%. Net cash used in investing activities was $4.8 million and $14.3 million for 2016 and 2015, respectively. This represents a decrease of $9.5 million or 66.1%, driven by investment securities activity and partially offset by loan activity and proceeds from the sale of OREO. The Company had net cash outflows of $1.3 million related to investment securities for 2016, down $19.5 million or 93.7% compared with outflows of $20.8 million in the year-ago period. Net cash outflows represent purchases in excess of proceeds from the sale, maturity, and call of investment securities. For loans, the Company had cash outflow representing overall net principal advances of $3.4 million for 2016 compared to net principal collections of $4.4 million a year ago. Cash proceeds from the sale of OREO decreased $2.2 million in the comparison.
Net cash used in financing activities was $5.6 million for the first three months of 2016 compared with net cash provided by financing activities of $26.8 million for the comparable period a year earlier. The change was driven primarily by deposit activity and cash paid to extinguish long-term subordinated debt. For 2016, deposits increased $5.5 million, down $23.8 million compared with an increase of $29.2 million for 2015. During 2016, the Company paid $11.0 million to purchase the trust preferred securities issued by Trust II and subsequently extinguished the subordinated debt issued to Trust II. There was no similar transaction in the prior year.
Commitments to extend credit are entered into with customers in the ordinary course of providing traditional banking services and are considered in addressing the Company’s liquidity management. The Company does not expect these commitments to significantly affect the liquidity position in future periods. The Company has not entered into any contracts for financial derivative instruments such as futures, swaps, options, or similar instruments.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Shareholders’ equity was $184 million at March 31, 2016, an increase of $8.4 million or 4.8% compared to $176 million at year-end 2015. The increase in shareholders’ equity was driven by net income of $6.2 million and higher accumulated other comprehensive income of $2.6 million, partially offset by dividends declared on common stock of $525 thousand. The increase in accumulated other comprehensive income is primarily due to an increase of $2.6 million related to the after-tax amount in the unrealized gain on available for sale investment securities, which correlates to a general decline in long term market interest rates during the quarter. As market interest rates fall, the value of fixed rate investments generally increase.
At March 31, 2016, the Company’s tangible common equity ratio was 10.38%, an increase of 49 basis points compared to 9.89% at year-end 2015. The tangible common equity ratio represents tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets, which excludes intangible assets.
In July 2013, U.S. banking regulators adopted final rules related to standards on bank capital adequacy and liquidity (commonly referred to as “Basel III”). The new rules were effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2015, subject to a phase-in period for certain provisions extending through January 1, 2019. The rules include a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio, an increase to the minimum Tier 1 capital ratio, an increase to risk-weightings of certain assets, implementation of a new capital conservation buffer in excess of the required minimum (which began being phased in during 2016), and changes to how regulatory capital is defined. The Company and each of its bank subsidiaries meet the minimum capital ratios and a fully phased-in capital conservation buffer under the new rules.
Consistent with the objective of operating a sound financial organization, the Company’s goal is to maintain capital ratios well above the regulatory minimum requirements. The capital ratios of the Company and its subsidiary banks are presented in the following table for the dates indicated.
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Equity Tier 1 Risk- based Capital1 | Tier 1 based | Total based | Tier 1 | Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-based Capital1 | Tier 1 based | Total based | Tier 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 15.43 | % | 18.24 | % | 19.09 | % | 11.96 | % | 14.91 | % | 19.00 | % | 19.89 | % | 12.46 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Company | 16.07 | 16.07 | 16.79 | 9.48 | 15.57 | 15.57 | 16.35 | 9.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
United Bank & Trust Company | 18.43 | 18.43 | 19.40 | 12.93 | 18.67 | 18.67 | 19.68 | 12.89 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Citizens Bank, Inc. | 14.35 | 14.35 | 14.96 | 9.80 | 13.55 | 13.55 | 14.17 | 9.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Citizens Northern | 14.80 | 14.80 | 16.02 | 10.67 | 14.42 | 14.42 | 15.67 | 10.79 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Regulatory minimum | 4.50 | 6.00 | 8.00 | 4.00 | 4.50 | 6.00 | 8.00 | 4.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Well-capitalized status | 6.50 | 8.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | 6.50 | 8.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
1Common Equity Tier 1 Risked-based, Tier 1 Risk-based, and Total Risk-based Capital ratios are computed by dividing a bank’s Common Equity Tier 1, Tier 1 or Total Capital, as defined by regulation, by a risk-weighted sum of the bank’s assets, with the risk weighting determined by general standards established by regulation. The safest assets (e.g., government obligations) are assigned a weighting of 0% with riskier assets receiving higher ratings (e.g., ordinary commercial loans are assigned a weighting of 100%).
2Tier 1 Leverage ratio is computed by dividing a bank’s Tier 1 Capital by its total quarterly average assets, as defined by regulation.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company uses a simulation model as a tool to monitor and evaluate interest rate risk exposure. The model is designed to measure the sensitivity of net interest income and net income to changing interest rates over future time periods. Forecasting net interest income and its sensitivity to changes in interest rates requires the Company to make assumptions about the volume and characteristics of many attributes, including assumptions relating to the replacement of maturing earning assets and liabilities. Other assumptions include, but are not limited to, projected prepayments, projected new volume, and the predicted relationship between changes in market interest rates and changes in customer account balances. These effects are combined with the Company’s estimate of the most likely rate environment to produce a forecast of net interest income and net income. The forecasted results are then adjusted for the effect of a gradual increase and decrease in market interest rates on the Company’s net interest income and net income. Because assumptions are inherently uncertain, the model cannot precisely estimate net interest income and net income or the effect of interest rate changes on net interest income and net income. Actual results could differ significantly from simulated results.
At March 31, 2016, the model indicated that if rates were to gradually increase by 150 basis points during the remainder of the calendar year, then net interest income and net income would decrease 0.15% and 0.27%, respectively for the year ending December 31, 2016 when compared to the forecasted results for the most likely rate environment. The model indicated that if rates were to gradually decrease by 150 basis points over the same period, then net interest income and net income would decrease 1.07% and 2.38%, respectively.
In the current low interest rate environment, it is not practical or possible to reduce certain deposit rates by the same magnitude as rates on earning assets. The average rate paid on the Company’s deposits is already below 1.5%. This situation magnifies the model’s predicted results when modeling a decrease in interest rates, as earning assets with higher yields have more of an opportunity to reprice at lower rates than lower-rate deposits.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, and have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective to ensure that all material information required to be disclosed in this report has been made known to them in a timely fashion.
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have also concluded that there were no significant changes during the quarter ended March 31, 2016 in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
As of March 31, 2016, there were various pending legal actions and proceedings against the Company arising from the normal course of business and in which claims for damages are asserted. It is the opinion of management, after discussion with legal counsel, that the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims and legal actions will not have a material effect upon the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
During 2014, the Company changed the form of payment to its directors for board meeting and quarterly fees from 100% cash to 50% in cash and 50% in Company common stock. The shares are issued as part of a plan adopted by the board of directors. Each director has elected to participate by entering into an agreement with the Company to accept common stock in lieu of cash for 50% of the director’s board meeting and quarterly fees. As the shares are only issued to directors as part of a plan approved by the board, the shares are exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), as a sale not involving any public offering under Section 4(2) of the 1933 Act. Attendance for committee meetings continue to be paid completely in cash. As employee directors are not paid director’s fees, only non-employee directors receive stock under this plan.
In the quarter ended March 31, 2016, the Company issued a total of 696 shares of common stock to its non-employee directors under this plan as compensation for $18 thousand of director fees. The cash retained by the Company by issuing common stock in lieu of paying cash is used for general corporate purposes. There are no brokers involved in the issuance of stock to directors and no commissions or other broker fees are paid.
At various times, the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. No stated expiration dates have been established under any of the previous authorizations. There were no shares of common stock repurchased by the Company during the quarter ended March 31, 2016. There are 84,971 shares that may still be purchased under the various authorizations, although no shares have been purchased since 2008.
Item 6. Exhibits
List of Exhibits
3.1 | Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006 (File No. 000-14412)). |
3.2 | Articles of Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation dated January 6, 2009 (incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 13, 2009 (File No. 000-14412)). |
3.3 | Articles of Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation dated November 16, 2009 (incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 17, 2009 (File No. 000-14412)). |
3.4 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015 (File No. 000-14412)). |
4.1* | Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of July 21, 2005, between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to unsecured junior subordinated deferrable interest notes that mature in 2035. |
4.2* | Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2005, among Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Depositor, Wilmington Trust Company, as Property and Delaware Trustee, the Administrative Trustees (as named therein), and the Holders (as defined therein). |
4.3* | Guarantee Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2005, between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Guarantor, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Guarantee Trustee. |
4.4* | Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of July 26, 2005, between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to unsecured junior subordinated deferrable interest notes that mature in 2035. |
4.5* | Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2005, among Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Depositor, Wilmington Trust Company, as Property and Delaware Trustee, the Administrative Trustees (as named therein), and the Holders (as defined therein). |
4.6* | Guarantee Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2005, between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Guarantor, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Guarantee Trustee. |
4.7* | Indenture, dated as of August 14, 2007 between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Issuer, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to fixed/floating rate junior subordinated debt due 2037. |
4.8* | Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of August 14, 2007, by Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Sponsor, Wilmington Trust Company, as Delaware and Institutional Trustee, the Administrative Trustees (as named therein), and the Holders (as defined therein). |
4.9* | Guarantee Agreement, dated as of August 14, 2007, between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation, as Guarantor, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Guarantee Trustee. |
10.1 | Employee Stock Purchase Plan of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (incorporated by reference to Form S-8 effective June 24, 2004 (File No. 333-116801)). |
10.2 | Nonqualified Stock Option Plan of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (incorporated by reference to Form S-8 effective September 8, 1998 (File No. 333-63037)). |
10.3 | Employment agreement dated December 10, 2012 between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K/A filed December 26, 2012 (File No. 000-14412)). |
10.4 | Amendment No. 1 to Employment agreement dated December 10, 2012 between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed December 30, 2013 (File No. 000-14412)). |
10.5 | Amendment No. 2 to Employment agreement dated December 10, 2012 between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed December 8, 2014 (File No. 000-14412)). |
10.6 | Amendment No. 3 to Employment agreement dated December 10, 2012 between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed December 9, 2015 (File No. 000-14412)). |
10.7 | Employment agreement dated December 17, 2013 between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and Rickey D. Harp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed December 30, 2013 (File No. 000-14412)). |
10.8 | Employment agreement dated October 28, 2014 between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and Mark A. Hampton (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed October 28, 2014 (File No. 000-14412)). |
10.9 | Employment agreement dated November 18, 2015 between Farmers Capital Bank Corporation and J. David Smith, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed November 19, 2015 (File No. 000-14412)). |
31.1** | CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
31.2** | CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32** | CEO & CFO Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
101** | Interactive Data Files |
* Exhibit not included pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) and (v) of Regulation S-K. The Company will provide a copy of such exhibit to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
** Filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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.
Date: | May 9, 2016 | /s/ Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr. | |
Lloyd C. Hillard, Jr. | |||
President and CEO | |||
(Principal Executive Officer) | |||
Date: | May 9, 2016 | /s/ Mark A. Hampton | |
Mark A. Hampton | |||
Executive Vice President, CFO, and Secretary | |||
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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