Noninterest expense for the third quarter of 2012 totaled $30.2 million, a decrease of $2.1 million, or 6.5%, from the second quarter of 2012 and $0.4 million, or 1.5%, from the third quarter of 2011. The decrease compared to the second quarter of 2012 reflects a reduction in compensation expense of $0.6 million and other expense of $1.5 million. The decrease in compensation expense was due to lower associate salary expense reflective of lower headcount, pension plan expense, and associate insurance expense. The decline in the other expense category was primarily due to lower OREO expense and advertising expense. A decline in miscellaneous expense reflecting one-time severance costs recorded in the second quarter of 2012 also contributed to the variance. Compared to the third quarter of 2011, the decrease was driven by lower compensation and occupancy expense.
For the first nine months of 2012, noninterest expense totaled $95.1 million, a decrease of $0.1 million from the same period of 2011 attributable to lower occupancy expense of $0.2 million primarily reflecting lower expense for building maintenance and utilities. This favorable variance was partially offset by slightly higher compensation expense and other expense. Compensation expense increased due to higher pension plan expense that was partially offset by lower expense for associate salaries and performance compensation. The increase in other expense primarily reflects higher professional fees and OREO costs, partially offset by lower intangible amortization expense, advertising costs, and FDIC insurance fees.
The table below reflects the major components of noninterest expense.
Significant components of noninterest expense are discussed in more detail below.
For the first nine months of 2012, compensation expense totaled $48.5 million, an increase of $88,000, or 0.2%, over the same period of 2011 driven by higher expense for associate benefits partially offset by lower associate salary expense. The increase in associate benefit expense reflects higher expense for our pension plans attributable to the utilization of a lower discount rate in 2012 due to lower long-term bond rates. The decrease in salaries was due to lower expense for associate base salaries reflecting lower headcount, and performance compensation.
Occupancy. Occupancy expense (including premises and equipment) totaled $4.6 million for the third quarter of 2012, a $56,000, or 1.2%, increase over the second quarter of 2012 and a $36,000, or 0.8%, decrease from the third quarter of 2011. For the first nine months of 2012, occupancy expense totaled $13.6 million, a $234,000, or 1.7%, decrease from the same period in 2011, attributable to lower building maintenance costs and utility expense.
Other. Other noninterest expense totaled $10.1 million for the third quarter of 2012 compared to $11.7 million for the second quarter of 2012 and $10.2 million for the third quarter of 2011. The $1.5 million, or 13.2%, decrease from the second quarter of 2012 was due to lower OREO costs of $844,000, advertising costs of $189,000, professional fees of $114,000, and miscellaneous expense of $331,000. A decline in valuation adjustments drove the decrease in OREO expense. A lower level of promotional activities drove the decrease in advertising costs. The decline in professional fees was due to lower costs for the engagement of third party professional services. The decrease in miscellaneous expense reflects one-time severance costs recorded in the second quarter of 2012 due to office closings and the outsourcing of our item processing function. The $115,000, or 1.1%, decrease from the third quarter of 2011 was primarily due to lower postage expense reflective of our effort to convert from sending our clients paper statements to e-statements.
For the first nine months of 2012, other noninterest expense totaled $33.1 million, an increase of $92,000, or 0.3%, over the same period of 2011 primarily attributable to higher professional fees of $867,000 and OREO expense of $337,000, partially offset by lower advertising expense of $278,000, FDIC insurance fees of $433,000, and intangible amortization expense of $245,000. Professional fees increased due to higher audit fees and consulting fees. OREO expense increased due to higher carrying costs. Advertising expense declined due to improved cost controls over advertising for our free checking account products and a lower level of promotional activity. FDIC insurance fees declined due to a lower premium rate reflective of the revised rate structure implemented in mid-2011. The reduction in intangible amortization expense reflects the full amortization of certain core deposit intangibles from past acquisitions.
Our operating efficiency ratio (expressed as noninterest expense, excluding intangible amortization expense, as a percent of the sum of taxable-equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income) was 87.68% for the third quarter of 2012 compared to 90.88% for the second quarter of 2012 and 81.40% for the third quarter of 2011. For the first nine months of 2012, this ratio was 90.12% compared to 82.07% for the comparable period of 2011. Lower noninterest expense drove the decrease in this ratio compared to the second quarter of 2012. The increase in this ratio over both prior periods in 2011 reflects a declining level of net interest income contribution to operating revenues as well as higher noninterest expense. The increase when compared to the first nine months of 2011 also reflects the gain on sale of Visa stock realized in 2011. During 2012, we have continued to realize an elevated level of costs related to the management and resolution of nonperforming assets. We continue to review and evaluate opportunities to optimize our operations and reduce operating costs as well as better manage our discretionary expenses.
Income Taxes
We realized an income tax expense of $0.4 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared to a benefit of $1.3 million for the second quarter of 2012 and income tax expense of $1.0 million for the third quarter of 2011. For the first nine months of 2012, we realized an income tax benefit of $1.9 million compared to income tax expense of $2.5 million for the same period in 2011. A higher level of book taxable income drove the variance compared to the second quarter of 2012 and lower book taxable income drove the variance compared to the periods in 2011.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Average assets totaled approximately $2.566 billion for the third quarter of 2012, a decrease of $58.2 million, or 2.2%, from the second quarter of 2012, and an increase of $56.3 million, or 2.2%, over the fourth quarter of 2011. Average earning assets were $2.209 billion for the third quarter of 2012, a decrease of $53.7 million, or 2.4%, from the second quarter of 2012, and an increase of $62.7 million, or 2.9%, over the fourth quarter of 2011. We discuss these variances in more detail below.
Investment Securities
In the third quarter of 2012, our average investment portfolio increased $1.2 million, or 0.4%, from the second quarter of 2012 and decreased $26.0 million, or 8.4%, from the fourth quarter of 2011. As a percentage of average earning assets, the investment portfolio represented 12.8% in the third quarter of 2012, compared to 12.4% in the prior quarter and 14.3% in the fourth quarter of 2011. The increase in the average balance of the investment portfolio compared to the second quarter of 2012 was primarily attributable to
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increases in mortgage backed securities, U.S. Government agencies, and municipal bonds that were partially offset by declines in U.S. Treasuries. The decrease in the average balance compared to the fourth quarter of 2011 was due to declines in U.S. Treasury and mortgage-backed securities, partially offset by increases to municipal bonds and U.S. Government Agencies. Deposits which require collateralization declined during the comparable periods which allowed for maturing U.S. Treasuries not to be replaced. When appropriate, we will continue to look to deploy a portion of the overnight funds position in the investment portfolio during the remainder of 2012.
The investment portfolio is a significant component of our operations and, as such, it functions as a key element of liquidity and asset/liability management. As of September 30, 2012, all securities are classified as available-for-sale, which offers management full flexibility in managing our liquidity and interest rate sensitivity without adversely impacting our regulatory capital levels. It is neither management’s intent nor practice to participate in the trading of investment securities for the purpose of recognizing gains and therefore we do not maintain a trading portfolio. Securities in the available-for-sale portfolio are recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses associated with these securities recorded net of tax, in the accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component of shareowners’ equity.
At September 30, 2012, the investment portfolio maintained a net pre-tax unrealized gain of $1.0 million compared to $1.0 million and $1.7 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The decrease in the unrealized gains compared to the fourth quarter of 2011 resulted from declines in U.S. Treasuries. Yields increased slightly on the short-end of the Treasury curve during that period, resulting in lower prices.
At quarter end, there were 92 positions with unrealized losses totaling approximately $0.1 million. The positions consisted of Ginnie Mae (“GNMA”) mortgage-backed securities, Small Business Administration (“SBA”) securities, a Federal Farm Credit Bank bond (“FFCB”), and municipal bonds. Both the GNMA and SBA securities carry the full faith and credit guarantee of the U.S. Government and float to the prime rate. The FFCB bond remains “AAA” rated by Moody’s, and the municipal bonds are either pre-refunded with U.S. Government securities or carry a minimum rating of “AA-”. All debt securities with unrealized losses are not considered impaired, and are expected to mature at par. We also maintain a $0.6 million unrealized loss on a preferred stock investment that maintained a zero book value as of September 30, 2012, June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011. No additional impairment has been recorded in 2012, but we continue to closely monitor the fair value of this security as the issuer of this security continues to experience negative operating trends. This unrealized loss is reflected in the unrealized gains previously discussed.
The average maturity of the total portfolio at September 30, 2012 was 1.66 years compared to 1.53 years and 1.39 years at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The average life of the total portfolio in the third quarter of 2012 increased slightly compared to both periods as U.S. Treasuries and municipal bonds with maturities out to three years were purchased.
Loans
When compared to the second quarter of 2012 and the fourth quarter of 2011, average loans declined by $29.6 million and $105.5 million, respectively. Most loan categories have experienced declines with the reduction primarily in the commercial real estate and residential categories. Our core loan portfolio continues to be impacted by normal amortization and a higher level of payoffs that have outpaced our new loan production. New loan production continues to be impacted by weak loan demand attributable to the trend toward consumers and businesses deleveraging, the lack of consumer confidence, and a persistently sluggish economy.
The resolution of problem loans, which has the effect of lowering the loan portfolio as loans are either charged off or transferred to OREO, also contributed to the overall decline. During the third quarter of 2012, loan charge-offs and loans transferred to OREO accounted for $6.0 million, or 26%, of the net reduction in total loans of $22.9 million from the second quarter of 2012. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2011, loan resolution accounted for $31.3 million, or 33%, of the net reduction in loans of $95.4 million. The problem loan resolutions and reductions in portfolio balances noted in this paragraph are based on “as of” balances, not averages.
Efforts to stimulate new loan growth remain ongoing and while we strive to identify opportunities to increase loans outstanding and enhance our loan portfolio’s overall contribution to earnings, we will only do so by adhering to sound lending principles applied in a prudent and consistent manner. Thus, we will not relax our underwriting standards in order to achieve designated growth goals and, where appropriate, have adjusted our standards to reflect risks inherent in the current economic environment.
Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets (nonaccrual loans and OREO) totaled $127.2 million at the end of the third quarter of 2012 compared to $132.8 million at the end of the second quarter of 2012 and $137.6 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2011. Nonaccrual loans totaled $74.1 million, a decrease of $0.7 million from the second quarter of 2012 and $0.9 million from the fourth quarter of 2011, reflective of loan charge-offs and the migration of loans to OREO, which outpaced gross additions. Gross additions to nonaccrual status were up slightly during the third quarter, but have slowed noticeably during 2012. The balance of OREO totaled $53.2 million at the end of the third quarter, a $4.9 million decrease from the second quarter of 2012 and $9.4 million from the fourth quarter of 2011. We continue to experience progress in our efforts to dispose of OREO by selling properties totaling $20.1 million during the first nine months of
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2012. Nonperforming assets represented 5.10% of total assets at September 30, 2012 compared to 5.02% at June 30, 2012 and 5.21% at December 31, 2011.
Nonperforming assets are summarized in the table below.
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(Dollars in Thousands) | | Sept 30, 2012 | | June 30, 2012 | | December 31, 2011 | |
Nonaccruing Loans: | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural | | $ | 1,521 | | $ | 815 | | $ | 755 | |
Real Estate - Construction | | | 5,554 | | | 6,382 | | | 334 | |
Real Estate - Commercial Mortgage | | | 40,312 | | | 39,701 | | | 42,820 | |
Real Estate - Residential | | | 21,508 | | | 22,805 | | | 25,671 | |
Real Estate - Home Equity | | | 4,559 | | | 4,192 | | | 4,283 | |
Consumer | | | 621 | | | 875 | | | 1,160 | |
Total Nonperforming Loans (“NPLs”)(1) | | $ | 74,075 | | $ | 74,770 | | $ | 75,023 | |
Other Real Estate Owned | | | 53,172 | | | 58,059 | | | 62,600 | |
Total Nonperforming Assets (“NPAs”) | | $ | 127,247 | | $ | 132,829 | | $ | 137,623 | |
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Past Due Loans 30 – 89 Days | | $ | 12,923 | | $ | 16,695 | | $ | 19,425 | |
Past Due Loans 90 Days or More (accruing) | | | — | | | — | | | 224 | |
Performing TDR’s | | | 45,973 | | | 38,734 | | | 37,675 | |
Nonperforming TDR’s(1) | | | 13,188 | | | 13,570 | | | 12,976 | |
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Nonperforming Loans/Loans | | | 4.83 | % | | 4.80 | % | | 4.61 | % |
Nonperforming Assets/Total Assets | | | 5.10 | | | 5.02 | | | 5.21 | |
Nonperforming Assets/Loans Plus OREO | | | 8.02 | | | 8.23 | | | 8.14 | |
Nonperforming Assets/Capital(2) | | | 45.35 | | | 47.62 | | | 48.63 | |
Allowance/Nonperforming Loans | | | 40.80 | % | | 40.03 | % | | 41.37 | % |
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(1) | Nonperforming TDR’s are included in the Nonaccrual/NPL totals |
(2) | For computation of this percentage, “Capital” refers to shareowners’ equity plus the allowance for loan losses. |
Activity within our nonperforming asset portfolio is provided in the table below.
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| | Three Months Ended Sept 30, | | Nine Months Ended Sept 30, | |
(Dollars in Thousands) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2012 | | 2011 | |
NPA Beginning Balance: | | $ | 132,829 | | $ | 122,091 | | $ | 137,623 | | $ | 123,637 | |
Change in Nonaccrual Loans: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning Balance | | | 74,770 | | | 61,076 | | | 75,023 | | | 65,700 | |
Additions | | | 15,578 | | | 14,895 | | | 48,532 | | | 60,009 | |
Charge-Offs | | | (2,871 | ) | | (5,186 | ) | | (14,852 | ) | | (17,788 | ) |
Transferred to OREO | | | (2,830 | ) | | (8,074 | ) | | (11,578 | ) | | (29,895 | ) |
Paid Off/Payments | | | (5,806 | ) | | (3,214 | ) | | (11,734 | ) | | (8,113 | ) |
Restored to Accrual | | | (4,766 | ) | | (6,101 | ) | | (11,316 | ) | | (16,517 | ) |
Ending Balance | | | 74,075 | | | 53,396 | | | 74,075 | | | 53,396 | |
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Change in OREO: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning Balance | | | 58,059 | | | 61,016 | | | 62,600 | | | 57,937 | |
Additions | | | 2,830 | | | 8,361 | | | 14,039 | | | 31,287 | |
Valuation Write-downs | | | (714 | ) | | (703 | ) | | (2,954 | ) | | (2,828 | ) |
Sales | | | (7,002 | ) | | (7,238 | ) | | (20,082 | ) | | (24,864 | ) |
Other | | | (1 | ) | | (240 | ) | | (431 | ) | | (336 | ) |
Ending Balance | | | 53,172 | | | 61,196 | | | 53,172 | | | 61,196 | |
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NPA Net Change | | | (5,582 | ) | | (7,499 | ) | | (10,376 | ) | | (9,045 | ) |
NPA Ending Balance | | $ | 127,247 | | $ | 114,592 | | $ | 127,247 | | $ | 114,592 | |
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Allowance for Loan Losses
We maintain an allowance for loan losses at a level sufficient to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Credit losses arise from borrowers’ inability or unwillingness to repay, and from other risks inherent in the lending process, including collateral risk, operations risk, concentration risk and economic risk. All related risks of lending are considered when assessing the adequacy of the loan loss reserve. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance when management believes collection of the principal is unlikely. The allowance for loan losses is based on management’s judgment of overall loan quality. This is a significant estimate based on a detailed analysis of the loan portfolio. The balance can and will change based on changes in the assessment of the loan portfolio’s overall credit quality. We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis.
The allowance for loan losses was $30.2 million at September 30, 2012 compared to $29.9 million at June 30, 2012 and $31.0 million at December 31, 2011. The allowance for loan losses was 1.97% of outstanding loans and provided coverage of 41% of nonperforming loans at September 30, 2012 compared to 1.93% and 40%, respectively, at June 30, 2012 and 1.91% and 41%, respectively, at December 31, 2011. It is management’s opinion that the allowance at September 30, 2012 is adequate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio at quarter-end.
Deposits
Average total deposits were $2.075 billion for the third quarter of 2012, a decrease of $60.2 million, or 2.8%, from the second quarter of 2012 and higher by $42.5 million, or 2.1%, from the fourth quarter of 2011. The decrease in deposits when compared to the second quarter of 2012 resulted from lower public funds and certificates of deposit, partially offset by growth in noninterest bearing accounts, regular savings, and money market accounts. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2011, the increase was driven primarily by higher public fund balances, savings and noninterest bearing deposits. This was partially offset by a reduction of certificates of deposit. The seasonal low in public fund balances generally occurs in the fourth quarter, and these balances are anticipated to increase through the first quarter of 2013.
Our mix of deposits continues to improve as higher cost certificates of deposit are replaced with lower rate non-maturity deposits and noninterest bearing demand accounts. Prudent pricing discipline will continue to be the key to managing our mix of deposits. Therefore, we do not attempt to compete with higher rate paying competitors for deposits.
During the fourth quarter of 2012, we may realize some attrition in noninterest bearing deposit balances due to the unlimited government guarantee on noninterest bearing accounts, which if not extended, is set to expire at year-end. Our average noninterest bearing deposits represented 29.2% of our total deposits during the third quarter of 2012.
MARKET RISK AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY
Market Risk and Interest Rate Sensitivity
Overview.Market risk management arises from changes in interest rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, and equity prices. We have risk management policies to monitor and limit exposure to market risk and do not participate in activities that give rise to significant market risk involving exchange rates, commodity prices, or equity prices. In asset and liability management activities, our policies are designed to minimize structural interest rate risk.
Interest Rate Risk Management.Our net income is largely dependent on net interest income. Net interest income is susceptible to interest rate risk to the degree that interest-bearing liabilities mature or re-price on a different basis than interest-earning assets. When interest-bearing liabilities mature or re-price more quickly than interest-earning assets in a given period, a significant increase in market rates of interest could adversely affect net interest income. Similarly, when interest-earning assets mature or re-price more quickly than interest-bearing liabilities, falling interest rates could result in a decrease in net interest income. Net interest income is also affected by changes in the portion of interest-earning assets that are funded by interest-bearing liabilities rather than by other sources of funds, such as noninterest-bearing deposits and shareowners’ equity.
We have established a comprehensive interest rate risk management policy, which is administered by management’s Asset/Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”). The policy establishes limits of risk, which are quantitative measures of the percentage change in net interest income (a measure of net interest income at risk) and the fair value of equity capital (a measure of economic value of equity (“EVE”) at risk) resulting from a hypothetical change in interest rates for maturities from one day to 30 years. We measure the potential adverse impacts that changing interest rates may have on our short-term earnings, long-term value, and liquidity by employing simulation analysis through the use of computer modeling. The simulation model captures optionality factors such as call features and interest rate caps and floors imbedded in investment and loan portfolio contracts. As with any method of gauging interest rate risk, there are certain shortcomings inherent in the interest rate modeling methodology used by us. When interest rates change, actual movements in different categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, loan prepayments, and withdrawals
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of time and other deposits, may deviate significantly from assumptions used in the model. Finally, the methodology does not measure or reflect the impact that higher rates may have on adjustable-rate loan clients’ ability to service their debts, or the impact of rate changes on demand for loan, and deposit products.
We prepare a current base case and four alternative interest rate simulations (Down 100, Up 100, Up 200 and Up 300) basis points, at least once per quarter, and report the analysis to the Board of Directors. In addition, more frequent simulations may be produced when interest rates are particularly uncertain or when other business conditions so dictate.
Our interest rate risk management goal is to avoid unacceptable variations in net interest income and capital levels due to fluctuations in market rates. Management attempts to achieve this goal by balancing, within policy limits, the volume of floating-rate liabilities with a similar volume of floating-rate assets, by keeping the average maturity of fixed-rate asset and liability contracts reasonably matched, by maintaining our core deposits as a significant component of our total funding sources, and by adjusting pricing rates to market conditions on a continuing basis.
The balance sheet is subject to testing for interest rate shock possibilities to indicate the inherent interest rate risk. Average interest rates are shocked by plus or minus 100, 200, and 300 basis points (“bp”), although we may elect not to use particular scenarios that we determined are impractical in a current rate environment. It is management’s goal to structure the balance sheet so that net interest earnings at risk over a 12-month period and the economic value of equity at risk do not exceed policy guidelines at the various interest rate shock levels.
We augment our interest rate shock analysis with alternative external interest rate scenarios on a quarterly basis. These alternative interest rate scenarios may include non-parallel rate ramps.
Analysis.Measures of net interest income at risk produced by simulation analysis are indicators of an institution’s short-term performance in alternative rate environments. These measures are typically based upon a relatively brief period, usually one year. They do not necessarily indicate the long-term prospects or economic value of the institution.
ESTIMATED CHANGES IN NET INTEREST INCOME(1)
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Changes in Interest Rates | | +300 bp | | +200 bp | | +100 bp | | -100 bp | |
Policy Limit (±) | | | 10.0 | % | | 7.5 | % | | 5.0 | % | | 5.0 | % |
September 30, 2012 | | | -1.6 | % | | 0.6 | % | | 1.3 | % | | -1.0 | % |
June 30, 2012 | | | 0.3 | % | | 2.1 | % | | 2.2 | % | | -0.8 | % |
The net interest income at risk position declined for the third quarter of 2012, when compared to the second quarter of 2012, for all rate scenarios. Our largest exposure in the rising rate scenarios is at the up 300 bp level, with a measure of -1.6%, which is still within our policy limit of +/-10.0%. This is unfavorable over the prior quarter reflecting lower levels of repricing assets, primarily overnight funds, partially offset with lower levels of interest bearing non-maturity deposits and repurchase agreements. All measures of net interest income at risk are within our prescribed policy limits.
The measures of equity value at risk indicate our ongoing economic value by considering the effects of changes in interest rates on all of our cash flows, and discounting the cash flows to estimate the present value of assets and liabilities. The difference between these discounted values of the assets and liabilities is the economic value of equity, which, in theory, approximates the fair value of our net assets.
ESTIMATED CHANGES IN ECONOMIC VALUE OF EQUITY(1)
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Changes in Interest Rates | | +300 bp | | +200 bp | | +100 bp | | -100 bp | |
Policy Limit (±) | | | 12.5 | % | | 10.0 | % | | 7.5 | % | | 7.5 | % |
September 30, 2012 | | | 3.5 | % | | 6.9 | % | | 6.5 | % | | -5.1 | % |
June 30, 2012 | | | 5.0 | % | | 7.9 | % | | 7.0 | % | | -4.4 | % |
Our risk profile, as measured by EVE, declined for the third quarter of 2012 when compared to the second quarter of 2012, in all rate scenarios. In the rising rate scenarios, our largest exposure is at the up 300 bp scenario, with a measure of 3.5%, which is still within our policy limit of +/-12.5%. The variances from the prior quarter were attributable to decreases in both Treasury and FHLB curves, reflecting declines in the market value of loans, more than offsetting the increase in the market value of deposits and borrowings. All measures of economic value of equity are within our prescribed policy limits.
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(1) | Down 200 and 300 bp scenarios have been excluded due to the current historically low interest rate environment as a result of the Federal Reserve’s near-zero interest rate policy. |
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity
In general terms, liquidity is a measurement of our ability to meet our cash needs. Our objective in managing our liquidity is to maintain our ability to meet loan commitments, purchase securities or repay deposits and other liabilities in accordance with their terms, without an adverse impact on our current or future earnings. Our liquidity strategy is guided by policies that are formulated and monitored by our ALCO and senior management, and which take into account the marketability of assets, the sources and stability of funding and the level of unfunded commitments. We regularly evaluate all of our various funding sources with an emphasis on accessibility, stability, reliability and cost-effectiveness. Our principal source of funding has been our client deposits, supplemented by our short-term and long-term borrowings, primarily from securities sold under repurchase agreements, federal funds purchased and FHLB borrowings. We believe that the cash generated from operations, our borrowing capacity and our access to capital resources are sufficient to meet our future operating capital and funding requirements.
As of September 30, 2012, we had the ability to generate $729.8 million in additional liquidity through all of our available resources. In addition to the primary borrowing outlets mentioned above, we also have the ability to generate liquidity by borrowing from the Federal Reserve Discount Window and through brokered deposits. We recognize the importance of maintaining liquidity and have developed a Contingency Liquidity Plan, which addresses various liquidity stress levels and our response and action based on the level of severity. We periodically test our credit facilities for access to the funds, but also understand that as the severity of the liquidity level increases that certain credit facilities may no longer be available. The liquidity available to us at this time is considered sufficient to meet our ongoing needs.
We view our investment portfolio as a source of liquidity and have the option to pledge the portfolio as collateral for borrowings or deposits, and/or sell selected securities. The portfolio consists of debt issued by the U.S. Treasury, U.S. governmental and federal agencies, and municipal governments. The weighted average life of the portfolio is approximately 1.66 years and as of quarter-end had a net unrealized pre-tax gain of $1.0 million.
Our average liquidity (defined as funds sold plus interest bearing deposits with other banks less funds purchased) was $386.0 million during the third quarter of 2012 compared to an average net overnight funds sold position of $411.3 million in the second quarter of 2012 and an average overnight funds sold position of $191.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. The lower balance when compared to the second quarter of 2012 reflects lower levels of public funds deposits partially offset by a decrease in the loan portfolio. The higher balances when compared to the fourth quarter of 2011 reflect higher levels of public funds and savings accounts, in addition to liquidity generated through the loan and investment portfolios as these portfolios have declined period over period.
Capital expenditures are expected to approximate $3.0 million over the next 12 months, which consist primarily of office remodeling, office equipment and furniture, and technology purchases. We believe that these capital expenditures will be funded with existing resources without impairing our ability to meet our on-going obligations.
Borrowings
At September 30, 2012, advances from the FHLB consisted of $45.0 million in outstanding debt consisting of 47 notes, which are used to match-fund specific loans. During the first nine months of 2012, the Bank made FHLB principal advance payments totaling approximately $2.5 million, paid off two advances totaling approximately $0.2 million and obtained two new FHLB advances totaling $3.1 million. The FHLB notes are collateralized by a blanket floating lien on all of our 1-4 family residential mortgage loans, commercial real estate mortgage loans and home equity mortgage loans.
We have issued two junior subordinated deferrable interest notes to our wholly-owned Delaware statutory trusts. The first note for $30.9 million was issued to CCBG Capital Trust I in November 2004. The second note for $32.0 million was issued to CCBG Capital Trust II in May 2005. The interest payment for the CCBG Capital Trust I borrowing is due quarterly and adjusts quarterly to a variable rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 1.90%. This note matures on December 31, 2034. The interest payment for the CCBG Capital Trust II borrowing is due quarterly and adjusts annually to a variable rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 1.80%. This note matures on June 15, 2035. The proceeds of these borrowings were used to partially fund acquisitions. Under the terms of each trust preferred securities note, in the event of default or if we elect to defer interest on the note, we may not, with certain exceptions, declare or pay dividends or make distributions on our capital stock or purchase or acquire any of our capital stock. As of February 2012, in consultation with the Federal Reserve, we elected to defer the interest payments on the notes. We will, however, continue the accrual of the interest on the notes in accordance with our contractual obligations.
In accordance with a regulatory agreement (discussed in further detail in our 2011 Form 10-K “Holding Company Resolution”), CCBG must receive approval from the Federal Reserve prior to incurring new debt, refinancing existing debt, or making interest payments on its trust preferred securities.
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Capital
Equity capital was $250.4 million as of September 30, 2012, compared to $249.0 million as of June 30, 2012 and $251.9 million as of December 31, 2011. For the same periods, our leverage ratio was 9.83%, 9.60%, and 10.26%, respectively, and our tangible capital ratio was 6.86%, 6.40%, and 6.51%, respectively. Our risk-adjusted capital ratio of 15.80% at September 30, 2012, exceeded the 10% threshold to be designated as “well-capitalized” under the risk-based regulatory guidelines.
During the first nine months of 2012, shareowners’ equity decreased by approximately $1.5 million, or 2.4%, on an annualized basis. During this same period, shareowners’ equity was negatively impacted by a net loss of $1.7 million and a $0.4 million decline in the net unrealized gain on securities. Shareowners’ equity was positively impacted by the issuance of stock totaling $0.5 million and stock compensation of $0.1 million.
At September 30, 2012, our common stock had a book value of $14.54 per diluted share compared to $14.48 at June 30, 2012 and $14.68 at December 31, 2011. Book value is impacted by changes in the amount of our net unrealized gain or loss on investment securities available-for-sale and changes to the amount of our unfunded pension liability both of which are recorded through other comprehensive income. At September 30, 2012, the net unrealized gain on investment securities available for sale was $0.6 million and the amount of our unfunded pension liability was $24.6 million.
State and federal regulations place certain restrictions on the payment of dividends by both CCBG and the Bank. Florida law and Federal regulations limit the amount of dividends that the Bank can pay annually to us. Pursuant to a regulatory agreement (discussed in further detail within our 2011 Form 10-K “Federal Reserve Resolutions”), without prior approval, CCBG is prohibited from paying dividends to shareowners and CCB is prohibited from paying dividends to CCBG.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We do not currently engage in the use of derivative instruments to hedge interest rate risks. However, we are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risks in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our clients.
At September 30, 2012, we had $308.4 million in commitments to extend credit and $12.1 million in standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a client so long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by us to guarantee the performance of a client to a third party. We use the same credit policies in establishing commitments and issuing letters of credit as we do for on-balance sheet instruments.
If commitments arising from these financial instruments continue to require funding at historical levels, management does not anticipate that such funding will adversely impact its ability to meet on-going obligations. In the event these commitments require funding in excess of historical levels, management believes current liquidity, advances available from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve, and investment security maturities provide a sufficient source of funds to meet these commitments.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2011 Form 10-K. The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and reporting practices applicable to the banking industry requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and to disclose contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
We have identified accounting for (i) the allowance for loan losses, (ii) valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets, and (iii) pension plans as our most critical accounting policies and estimates in that they are important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results, and they require our subjective and complex judgment as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. These accounting policies, including the nature of the estimates and types of assumptions used, are described in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our 2011 Form 10-K.
Goodwill.Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquired businesses over the fair market value of their identifiable net assets. We perform an impairment review on an annual basis during the fourth quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment testing requires management to make significant judgments and estimates relating to the fair value of its reporting unit. Significant changes to our estimates, when and if they occur, could result in a non-cash impairment charge and thus have a material impact on our operating results for any particular reporting period. A goodwill impairment charge would not adversely affect the calculation of our risk based and tangible capital ratios.
Because the book value of our equity exceeded our market capitalization as of September 30, 2012, we considered the guidelines set forth in ASC Topic 350 to discern whether further testing for potential impairment was needed. Based on this assessment, we performed an interim impairment test which consists of two steps. Step one compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value, Step two is performed by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit’s implied goodwill to the carrying value of goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded equal to the excess. A more detailed discussion of the methodology and key assumptions utilized in this step process is included in Part II, Item 7, Critical Accounting Policies of our 2011 Form 10-K.
The Step one test we performed indicated that the carrying amount (including goodwill) of our reporting unit exceeded its estimated fair value. The Step two test indicated the estimated fair value of our reporting unit’s implied goodwill exceeded its carrying amount by approximately 69%, therefore, we concluded that goodwill was not impaired as of September 30, 2012. Future circumstances and/or conditions may result in an impairment of our goodwill, which could have a material adverse affect on our results of operations in a future period. Such circumstances and/or conditions could include, but are not limited to a decline in our stock price, revision to our internal financial forecasts, adverse changes in the fair value of our assets and liabilities, and/or market information indicating a decline in the fair value of comparable financial institutions used to estimate the fair value of the Company. We will continue to evaluate goodwill as defined by ASC Topic 350.
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TABLE I
AVERAGE BALANCES & INTEREST RATES
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2012 | | 2011 | |
| | Average | | | | Average | | Average | | | | Average | | Average | | | | Average | | Average | | | | Average | |
(Dollars in Thousands) | | Balances | | Interest | | Rate | | Balances | | Interest | | Rate | | Balances | | Interest | | Rate | | Balances | | Interest | | Rate | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans(1)(2) | | $ | 1,541,262 | | $ | 21,366 | | | 5.51 | % | $ | 1,667,720 | | $ | 23,922 | | | 5.69 | % | $ | 1,569,420 | | $ | 64,943 | | | 5.53 | % | $ | 1,700,570 | | $ | 72,488 | | | 5.70 | % |
Taxable Securities(2) | | | 214,431 | | | 691 | | | 1.28 | | | 248,138 | | | 828 | | | 1.32 | | | 224,584 | | | 2,215 | | | 1.33 | | | 241,321 | | | 2,504 | | | 1.40 | |
Tax-Exempt Securities | | | 67,446 | | | 163 | | | 0.97 | | | 55,388 | | | 231 | | | 1.67 | | | 62,509 | | | 486 | | | 1.04 | | | 63,457 | | | 865 | | | 1.82 | |
Funds Sold | | | 386,027 | | | 254 | | | 0.26 | | | 231,681 | | | 136 | | | 0.23 | | | 390,122 | | | 723 | | | 0.25 | | | 241,195 | | | 452 | | | 0.25 | |
Total Earning Assets | | | 2,209,166 | | | 22,474 | | | 4.05 | % | | 2,202,927 | | | 25,117 | | | 4.52 | % | | 2,246,635 | | | 68,367 | | | 4.06 | % | | 2,246,543 | | | 76,309 | | | 4.54 | % |
Cash & Due From Banks | | | 47,207 | | | | | | | | | 47,252 | | | | | | | | | 48,112 | | | | | | | | | 48,539 | | | | | | | |
Allowance For Loan Losses | | | (30,260 | ) | | | | | | | | (30,969 | ) | | | | | | | | (31,077 | ) | | | | | | | | (32,914 | ) | | | | | | |
Other Assets | | | 340,126 | | | | | | | | | 344,041 | | | | | | | | | 345,361 | | | | | | | | | 345,725 | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 2,566,239 | | | | | | | | $ | 2,563,251 | | | | | | | | $ | 2,609,031 | | | | | | | | $ | 2,607,893 | | | | | | | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NOW Accounts | | $ | 740,178 | | $ | 144 | | | 0.08 | % | $ | 726,652 | | $ | 222 | | | 0.12 | % | $ | 790,733 | | $ | 503 | | | 0.08 | % | $ | 765,209 | | $ | 742 | | | 0.13 | % |
Money Market Accounts | | | 287,250 | | | 60 | | | 0.08 | | | 282,378 | | | 95 | | | 0.13 | | | 281,746 | | | 198 | | | 0.09 | | | 281,798 | | | 362 | | | 0.17 | |
Savings Accounts | | | 179,445 | | | 23 | | | 0.05 | | | 153,748 | | | 19 | | | 0.05 | | | 173,346 | | | 64 | | | 0.05 | | | 150,357 | | | 53 | | | 0.05 | |
Other Time Deposits | | | 263,007 | | | 253 | | | 0.38 | | | 324,951 | | | 571 | | | 0.70 | | | 273,839 | | | 914 | | | 0.45 | | | 341,286 | | | 2,091 | | | 0.82 | |
Total Interest Bearing Deposits | | | 1,469,880 | | | 480 | | | 0.13 | | | 1,487,729 | | | 907 | | | 0.24 | | | 1,519,663 | | | 1,679 | | | 0.15 | | | 1,538,650 | | | 3,248 | | | 0.28 | |
Short-Term Borrowings | | | 59,184 | | | 71 | | | 0.48 | | | 64,160 | | | 78 | | | 0.48 | | | 54,289 | | | 127 | | | 0.31 | | | 75,976 | | | 299 | | | 0.53 | |
Subordinated Note Payable | | | 62,887 | | | 372 | | | 2.31 | | | 62,887 | | | 339 | | | 2.11 | | | 62,887 | | | 1,126 | | | 2.35 | | | 62,887 | | | 1,022 | | | 2.14 | |
Other Long-Term Borrowings | | | 38,494 | | | 372 | | | 3.85 | | | 46,435 | | | 467 | | | 3.99 | | | 41,123 | | | 1,204 | | | 3.91 | | | 48,795 | | | 1,453 | | | 3.98 | |
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities | | | 1,630,445 | | | 1,295 | | | 0.32 | % | | 1,661,211 | | | 1,791 | | | 0.43 | % | | 1,677,962 | | | 4,136 | | | 0.33 | % | | 1,726,308 | | | 6,022 | | | 0.47 | % |
Noninterest Bearing Deposits | | | 605,602 | | | | | | | | | 574,184 | | | | | | | | | 604,333 | | | | | | | | | 559,316 | | | | | | | |
Other Liabilities | | | 78,446 | | | | | | | | | 63,954 | | | | | | | | | 73,795 | | | | | | | | | 59,635 | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 2,314,493 | | | | | | | | | 2,299,349 | | | | | | | | | 2,356,090 | | | | | | | | | 2,345,259 | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL SHAREOWNERS’ EQUITY | | | 251,746 | | | | | | | | | 263,902 | | | | | | | | | 252,941 | | | | | | | | | 262,634 | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 2,566,239 | | | | | | | | $ | 2,563,251 | | | | | | | | $ | 2,609,031 | | | | | | | | $ | 2,607,893 | | | | | | | |
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Interest Rate Spread | | | | | | | | | 3.73 | % | | | | | | | | 4.09 | % | | | | | | | | 3.73 | % | | | | | | | | 4.07 | % |
Net Interest Income | | | | | $ | 21,179 | | | | | | | | $ | 23,326 | | | | | | | | $ | 64,231 | | | | | | | | $ | 70,287 | | | | |
Net Interest Margin(3) | | | | | | | | | 3.82 | % | | | | | | | | 4.20 | % | | | | | | | | 3.81 | % | | | | | | | | 4.18 | % |
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(1) | Average balances include nonaccrual loans. Interest income includes fees on loans of $378,000 and $1.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 versus $345,000 and $1.1 million for the comparable periods ended September 30, 2011. |
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(2) | Interest income includes the effects of taxable equivalent adjustments using a 35% tax rate. |
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(3) | Taxable equivalent net interest income divided by average earning assets. |
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Item 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
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See “Market Risk and Interest Rate Sensitivity” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, above, which is incorporated herein by reference. Management has determined that no additional disclosures are necessary to assess changes in information about market risk that have occurred since December 31, 2011. |
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Item 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures |
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As of September 30, 2012, the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each concluded that as of September 30, 2012, the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, we maintained effective disclosure controls and procedures. |
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting |
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Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has reviewed our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). There have been no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. |
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PART II. | OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
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We are party to lawsuits arising out of the normal course of business. In management’s opinion, there is no known pending litigation, the outcome of which would, individually or in the aggregate, have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. |
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Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
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In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our 2011 Form 10-K, as updated in our subsequent quarterly reports. The risks described in our 2011 Form 10-K, as updated, are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. |
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
| None. |
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Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
| None. |
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Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosure |
| None. |
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Item 5. | Other Information |
| None. |
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(A) Exhibits
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31.1 | Certification of William G. Smith, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital City Bank Group, Inc., Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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31.2 | Certification of J. Kimbrough Davis, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Capital City Bank Group, Inc., Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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32.1 | Certification of William G. Smith, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital City Bank Group, Inc., Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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32.2 | Certification of J. Kimbrough Davis, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Capital City Bank Group, Inc., Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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101.INS | XBRL Instance Document |
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101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
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101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
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101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
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101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned Chief Financial Officer hereunto duly authorized.
CAPITAL CITY BANK GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
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/s/ J. Kimbrough Davis | |
J. Kimbrough Davis | |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
(Mr. Davis is the Principal Financial Officer and has been duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Registrant) | |
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Date: November 9, 2012 | |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit | | Description |
31.1 | | Certification of William G. Smith, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital City Bank Group, Inc., Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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31.2 | | Certification of J. Kimbrough Davis, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Capital City Bank Group, Inc., Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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32.1 | | Certification of William G. Smith, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital City Bank Group, Inc., Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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32.2 | | Certification of J. Kimbrough Davis, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Capital City Bank Group, Inc., Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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101.INS | | XBRL Instance Document |
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101.SCH | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
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101.CAL | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
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101.LAB | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
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101.PRE | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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101.DEF | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
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