ITEM 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Forward-Looking Statements
We have made forward-looking statements in this document, and in documents that we incorporate by reference, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or expected future results of operations of Citizens Financial Services, Inc., CZFS Acquisition Company, LLC, First Citizens Community Bank, First Citizens Insurance Agency, Inc., 1st Realty of PA LLC or the combined Company. When we use words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. For a variety of reasons, actual results could differ materially from those contained in or implied by forward-looking statements. The Company cautions readers that the following important factors, among others, could in the future affect the Company’s actual results and could cause the Company’s actual results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement:
| • | The COVID-19 pandemic may have an adverse effect on our business and operations, our customers, including their ability to make timely loan payments, our service providers, and on the economy and financial markets more significant that we expect. |
| • | Interest rates could change more rapidly or more significantly than we expect. |
| • | The economy could change significantly in an unexpected way, which would cause the demand for new loans and the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans to change in ways that our models do not anticipate. |
| • | The financial markets could suffer a significant disruption, which may have a negative effect on our financial condition and that of our borrowers, and on our ability to raise money by issuing new securities. |
| • | It could take us longer than we anticipate implementing strategic initiatives, including expansions, designed to increase revenues or manage expenses, or we may be unable to implement those initiatives at all. |
| • | Acquisitions and dispositions of assets could affect us in ways that management has not anticipated. |
| • | We may become subject to new legal obligations or the resolution of litigation may have a negative effect on our financial condition or operating results. |
| • | We may become subject to new and unanticipated accounting, tax, regulatory or compliance practices or requirements. Failure to comply with any one or more of these requirements could have an adverse effect on our operations. |
| • | We could experience greater loan delinquencies than anticipated, adversely affecting our earnings and financial condition. |
| • | We could experience greater losses than expected due to the ever increasing volume of information theft and fraudulent scams impacting our customers and the banking industry. |
| • | We could lose the services of some or all of our key personnel, which would negatively impact our business because of their business development skills, financial expertise, lending experience, technical expertise and market area knowledge. |
| • | The agricultural economy is subject to extreme swings in both the costs of resources and the prices received from the sale of products as a result of forces of nature like weather and various viruses, government regulations, international trade agreements and consumer tastes, which could negatively impact certain of our customers. |
| • | Poultry producers and suppliers may experience significant disruption due to the highly pathogenic avian influenza that is spreading in the United States. |
| • | Loan concentrations in certain industries could negatively impact our results, if financial results or economic conditions deteriorate. |
| • | A budget impasse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania could impact our asset values, liquidity and profitability as a result of either delayed or reduced funding to school districts and municipalities who are customers of the bank. |
| • | Companies providing support services related to the exploration and drilling of the natural gas reserves in our market area may be affected by federal, state and local laws and regulations such as restrictions on production, permitting, changes in taxes and environmental protection, which could negatively impact our customers and, as a result, negatively impact our loan and deposit volume and loan quality. Additionally, the activities the companies providing support services related to the exploration and drilling of the natural gas reserves may be dependent on the market price of natural gas. As a result, decreases in the market price of natural gas could also negatively impact these companies, our customers. |
Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed under “Part II – Item 1A – Risk Factors” in this report and in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K under “Item 1.A/ Risk Factors.” Except as required by applicable law and regulation, we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date on which they are made.
Introduction
The following is management's discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations at the dates and for the periods presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the Company. Our consolidated financial condition and results of operations consist almost entirely of the Bank’s financial condition and results of operations. Management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the preceding financial statements presented under Part I. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results you may expect for the full year.
The Company currently engages in the general business of banking throughout our service area of Potter, Tioga, Clinton, Bradford and Centre counties in north central Pennsylvania, Lebanon, Berks, Schuylkill, Lancaster and Chester counties in south central Pennsylvania and Allegany County in southern New York and with the MidCoast acquisition, the Cities of Wilmington and Dover, Delaware. We also have a limited branch office in Union county, Pennsylvania, which primarily serves agricultural and commercial customers in the central Pennsylvania market. We maintain our central office in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. Presently we operate 33 banking facilities, 31 of which operate as bank branches. In Pennsylvania, the Company has full service offices located in Mansfield, Blossburg, Ulysses, Genesee, Wellsboro, Troy, Sayre, Canton, Gillett, Millerton, LeRaysville, Towanda, Rome, the Mansfield Wal-Mart Super Center, Mill Hall, Schuylkill Haven, Friedensburg, Mt. Aetna, Fredericksburg, Mount Joy, Fivepointville, State College, Kennett Square and two branches near the city of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The limited branch office is located in Winfield, Pennsylvania. In New York, our office is in Wellsville. In Delaware, we have two branches in Wilmington and one in Dover. We have received approval to open branches in Ephrata, Pennsylvania and Greenville, Delaware, both of which we expect to open in the second half of 2022.
Covid-19 Pandemic Response and Loan Profile
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Company maintained a payment relief program that included the following:
| • | Interest only payment options for consumers and businesses for 60-90 days. |
| • | Deferral of principal payments for consumers and businesses in certain industries for 60-120 days |
During 2022, we have not modified any loans under this program. Additionally, in accordance with government regulations, we have paused certain foreclosure actions in accordance with state mandates. We also continued to participate in the in the Paycheck Protection Program for loans provided under the auspices of the Small Business Administration (SBA). As of June 30, 2022, all loans issued through this program had either been forgiven or repaid.
Risk Management
Risk identification and management are essential elements for the successful management of the Company. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to various types of risk, including interest rate, credit, liquidity, reputational and regulatory risk.
Interest rate risk is the sensitivity of net interest income and the market value of financial instruments to the direction and frequency of changes in market interest rates. Interest rate risk results from various re-pricing frequencies and the maturity structure of the financial instruments owned by the Company. The Company uses its asset/liability and funds management policy to control and manage interest rate risk.
Credit risk represents the possibility that a customer may not perform in accordance with contractual terms. Credit risk results from loans with customers and the purchasing of securities. The Company’s primary credit risk is in the loan portfolio. The Company manages credit risk by adhering to an established credit policy and through a disciplined evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Also, the investment policy limits the amount of credit risk that may be taken in the investment portfolio.
Liquidity risk represents the inability to generate or otherwise obtain funds at reasonable rates to satisfy commitments to borrowers and obligations to depositors. The Company has established guidelines within its asset/liability and funds management policy to manage liquidity risk. These guidelines include, among other things, contingent funding alternatives.
Reputational risk, or the risk to our business, earnings, liquidity, and capital from negative public opinion, could result from our actual or alleged conduct in a variety of areas, including legal and regulatory compliance, lending practices, corporate governance, litigation, ethical issues, or inadequate protection of customer information, including fraudulent activity outside the Company’s control. We expend significant resources to comply with regulatory requirements. Failure to comply could result in reputational harm or significant legal or remedial costs. Damage to our reputation could adversely affect our ability to retain and attract new customers, and adversely impact our earnings and liquidity.
Regulatory and compliance risk represents the possibility that a change in law, regulations or regulatory policy may have a material effect on the business of the Company. We cannot predict what legislation might be enacted or what regulations might be adopted, or if adopted, the effect thereof on our operations.
Competition
The banking industry in the Bank’s service areas continue to be extremely competitive, both among commercial banks and with other financial service providers such as consumer finance companies, thrifts, investment firms, mutual funds, insurance companies, credit unions, agricultural cooperatives and intenet entities for loans and deposits. Competition in our north central Pennsylvania market has increased as a result of other financial institutions looking to expand into new markets. With larger population centers in our central and south central markets, as well as in our Delaware market, we experience more competition to gather deposits and to make loans. Mortgage banking firms, financial companies, financial affiliates of industrial companies, brokerage firms, retirement fund management firms and even government agencies provide additional competition for loans, deposits and other financial services. Fintech and blockchain entities offering crypto services are also increasing competition for the Company’s financial services. The Bank is generally competitive with all competing financial institutions in its service areas with respect to interest rates paid on time and savings deposits, service charges on deposit accounts and interest rates charged on loans.
Trust and Investment Services; Oil and Gas Lease Services
Our Investment and Trust Services Division offers professional trust administration, investment management services, estate planning and administration, and custody of securities. In addition to traditional trust and investment services offered, we assist our customers through various oil and gas specific leasing matters from lease negotiations to establishing a successful approach to personal wealth management. Assets held by the Company in a fiduciary or agency capacity for its customers are not included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets since such items are not assets of the Company. Revenues and fees of the Trust Department are reflected in trust income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Trust Department had $143.0 million and $154.8 million of assets under management, respectively.
Our Investment Representatives offer full service brokerage services and financial planning throughout the Bank’s market area. Products such as mutual funds, annuities, health and life insurance are made available through our insurance subsidiary, First Citizens Insurance Agency, Inc. The assets associated with these products are not included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets since such items are not assets of the Company. Assets owned and invested by customers of the Bank through the Bank’s Investment Representatives decreased from $282.1 million at December 31, 2021 to $269.7 million at June 30, 2022. Fee income from the sale of these products is reflected in brokerage and insurance income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Management believes that there are opportunities to increase non-interest income through these products and services, especially in our central and south central Pennsylvania markets.
Results of Operations
Overview of the Income Statement
The Company had net income of $13,641,000 for the first six months of 2022 compared to $15,110,000 for last year’s comparable period, a decrease of $1,469,000, or 9.7%. Basic earnings per share for the first six months of 2022 were $3.43, compared to $3.79 for last year’s comparable period, representing a 9.5% decrease. Annualized return on assets and return on equity for the six months of 2022 were 1.25% and 12.48%, respectively, compared with 1.54% and 15.19% for last year’s comparable period.
Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $6,901,000 compared to $6,647,000 in the comparable 2021 period, an increase of $254,000 or 3.8%. Basic earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $1.74, compared to $1.67 for last year’s comparable period, representing a 4.1% increase. Annualized return on assets and return on equity for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 was 1.25% and 12.49%, respectively, compared with 1.32% and 13.19% for the same 2021 period.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income, the most significant component of the Company’s earnings, is the amount by which interest income generated from interest-earning assets exceeds interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
Net interest income for the first six months of 2022 was $33,991,000, an increase of $1,338,000, or 4.1%, compared to the same period in 2021. For the first six months of 2022 the provision for loan losses was $700,000, a decrease of $450,000 over the comparable period in 2021. Consequently, net interest income after the provision for loan losses was $33,291,000 in the first six months of 2022 compared to $31,503,000 during the first six months of 2021.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, net interest income was $17,729,000 compared to $16,212,000, an increase of $1,517,000, or 9.4% over the comparable period in 2021. The provision for loan losses in the second quarter was $450,000 compared to $500,000 for last year’s second quarter. Consequently, net interest income after the provision for loan losses was $17,279,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $15,712,000 in 2021.
The following table sets forth the average balances of, and the interest earned or incurred on, for each principal category of assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity, the related rates, net interest income and interest rate spread created for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 on a tax equivalent basis (dollars in thousands):
| | Analysis of Average Balances and Interest Rates Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, 2022 | | | June 30, 2021 | |
| | Average Balance (1) | | | Interest | | | Average Rate | | | Average Balance (1) | | | Interest | | | Average Rate | |
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Short-term investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing deposits at banks | | | 91,687 | | | | 137 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 108,196 | | | | 46 | | | | 0.09 | |
Total short-term investments | | | 91,687 | | | | 137 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 108,196 | | | | 46 | | | | 0.09 | |
Interest bearing time deposits at banks | | | 10,389 | | | | 135 | | | | 2.62 | | | | 13,371 | | | | 171 | | | | 2.58 | |
Investment securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Taxable | | | 359,189 | | | | 2,710 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 225,103 | | | | 1,998 | | | | 1.78 | |
Tax-exempt (3) | | | 118,613 | | | | 1,519 | | | | 2.56 | | | | 101,746 | | | | 1,381 | | | | 2.71 | |
Total investment securities | | | 477,802 | | | | 4,229 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 326,849 | | | | 3,379 | | | | 2.07 | |
Loans (2)(3)(4): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgage loans | | | 202,095 | | | | 4,712 | | | | 4.70 | | | | 203,235 | | | | 5,047 | | | | 5.01 | |
Construction | | | 65,626 | | | | 1,327 | | | | 4.08 | | | | 44,595 | | | | 931 | | | | 4.21 | |
Commercial Loans | | | 793,313 | | | | 18,076 | | | | 4.59 | | | | 726,077 | | | | 17,938 | | | | 4.98 | |
Agricultural Loans | | | 348,479 | | | | 7,455 | | | | 4.31 | | | | 355,094 | | | | 7,593 | | | | 4.31 | |
Loans to state & political subdivisions | | | 52,489 | | | | 824 | | | | 3.17 | | | | 57,698 | | | | 1,068 | | | | 3.73 | |
Other loans | | | 30,568 | | | | 796 | | | | 5.25 | | | | 26,083 | | | | 682 | | | | 5.27 | |
Loans, net of discount | | | 1,492,570 | | | | 33,190 | | | | 4.48 | | | | 1,412,782 | | | | 33,259 | | | | 4.75 | |
Total interest-earning assets | | | 2,072,448 | | | | 37,691 | | | | 3.67 | | | | 1,861,198 | | | | 36,855 | | | | 3.99 | |
Cash and due from banks | | | 6,600 | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,569 | | | | | | | | | |
Bank premises and equipment | | | 17,078 | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,188 | | | | | | | | | |
Other assets | | | 81,077 | | | | | | | | | | | | 78,055 | | | | | | | | | |
Total non-interest earning assets | | | 104,755 | | | | | | | | | | | | 101,812 | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 2,177,203 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,963,010 | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NOW accounts | | | 516,129 | | | | 717 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 442,328 | | | | 703 | | | | 0.32 | |
Savings accounts | | | 321,436 | | | | 154 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 278,848 | | | | 175 | | | | 0.13 | |
Money market accounts | | | 347,403 | | | | 523 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 243,221 | | | | 339 | | | | 0.28 | |
Certificates of deposit | | | 314,494 | | | | 1,237 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 367,971 | | | | 1,906 | | | | 1.04 | |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 1,499,462 | | | | 2,631 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 1,332,368 | | | | 3,123 | | | | 0.47 | |
Other borrowed funds | | | 73,651 | | | | 600 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 90,721 | | | | 594 | | | | 1.32 | |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | | | 1,573,113 | | | | 3,231 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 1,423,089 | | | | 3,717 | | | | 0.53 | |
Demand deposits | | | 366,046 | | | | | | | | | | | | 323,229 | | | | | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | | 19,360 | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,775 | | | | | | | | | |
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities | | | 385,406 | | | | | | | | | | | | 341,004 | | | | | | | | | |
Stockholders' equity | | | 218,684 | | | | | | | | | | | | 198,917 | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity | | | 2,177,203 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,963,010 | | | | | | | | | |
Net interest income | | | | | | | 34,460 | | | | | | | | | | | | 33,138 | | | | | |
Net interest spread (5) | | | | | | | | | | | 3.26 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 3.46 | % |
Net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets | | |
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| | | | 3.35 | % | | |
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| | | | 3.59 | % |
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities | | |
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| | | | 132 | % | | |
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| 131 | % |
(1) | Averages are based on daily averages. |
(2) | Includes loan origination and commitment fees. |
(3) | Tax exempt interest revenue is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory federal income tax rate of 21%. |
(4) | Income on non-accrual loans is accounted for on a cash basis, and the loan balances are included in interest-earning assets. |
(5) | Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average rate earned on interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. |
| | Analysis of Average Balances and Interest Rates Three Months Ended | |
| | June 30, 2022 | | | June 30, 2021 | |
| | Average Balance (1) | | | Interest | | | Average Rate | | | Average Balance (1) | | | Interest | | | Average Rate | |
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Short-term investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing deposits at banks | | | 59,943 | | | | 91 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 121,319 | | | | 28 | | | | 0.09 | |
Total short-term investments | | | 59,943 | | | | 91 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 121,319 | | | | 28 | | | | 0.09 | |
Interest bearing time deposits at banks | | | 9,827 | | | | 65 | | | | 2.65 | | | | 13,016 | | | | 83 | | | | 2.59 | |
Investment securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Taxable | | | 379,060 | | | | 1,514 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 249,444 | | | | 1,047 | | | | 1.68 | |
Tax-exempt (3) | | | 122,167 | | | | 782 | | | | 2.56 | | | | 103,055 | | | | 693 | | | | 2.69 | |
Total investment securities | | | 501,227 | | | | 2,296 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 352,499 | | | | 1,740 | | | | 1.97 | |
Loans (2)(3)(4): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgage loans | | | 203,338 | | | | 2,381 | | | | 4.70 | | | | 202,537 | | | | 2,494 | | | | 4.94 | |
Construction | | | 69,689 | | | | 721 | | | | 4.15 | | | | 50,807 | | | | 521 | | | | 4.11 | |
Commercial Loans | | | 818,517 | | | | 9,494 | | | | 4.65 | | | | 738,136 | | | | 8,875 | | | | 4.82 | |
Agricultural Loans | | | 346,199 | | | | 3,706 | | | | 4.29 | | | | 351,660 | | | | 3,763 | | | | 4.29 | |
Loans to state & political subdivisions | | | 57,933 | | | | 457 | | | | 3.16 | | | | 52,934 | | | | 470 | | | | 3.56 | |
Other loans | | | 33,907 | | | | 446 | | | | 5.28 | | | | 25,567 | | | | 335 | | | | 5.26 | |
Loans, net of discount | | | 1,529,583 | | | | 17,205 | | | | 4.51 | | | | 1,421,641 | | | | 16,458 | | | | 4.64 | |
Total interest-earning assets | | | 2,100,580 | | | | 19,657 | | | | 3.75 | | | | 1,908,475 | | | | 18,309 | | | | 3.85 | |
Cash and due from banks | | | 6,805 | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,757 | | | | | | | | | |
Bank premises and equipment | | | 17,179 | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,371 | | | | | | | | | |
Other assets | | | 83,164 | | | | | | | | | | | | 75,575 | | | | | | | | | |
Total non-interest earning assets | | | 107,148 | | | | | | | | | | | | 99,703 | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 2,207,728 | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,008,178 | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NOW a ccounts | | | 530,596 | | | | 398 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 462,299 | | | | 383 | | | | 0.33 | |
Savings accounts | | | 325,649 | | | | 80 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 289,328 | | | | 85 | | | | 0.12 | |
Money market accounts | | | 348,718 | | | | 300 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 247,606 | | | | 164 | | | | 0.27 | |
Certificates of deposit | | | 306,213 | | | | 578 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 355,292 | | | | 893 | | | | 1.01 | |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 1,511,176 | | | | 1,356 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 1,354,525 | | | | 1,525 | | | | 0.45 | |
Other borrowed funds | | | 78,948 | | | | 322 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 95,166 | | | | 338 | | | | 1.42 | |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | | | 1,590,124 | | | | 1,678 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 1,449,691 | | | | 1,863 | | | | 0.52 | |
Demand deposits | | | 375,542 | | | | | | | | | | | | 339,896 | | | | | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | | 21,134 | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,977 | | | | | | | | | |
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities | | | 396,676 | | | | | | | | | | | | 356,873 | | | | | | | | | |
Stockholders' equity | | | 220,928 | | | | | | | | | | | | 201,614 | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity | | | 2,207,728 | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,008,178 | | | | | | | | | |
Net interest income | | | | | | | 17,979 | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,446 | | | | | |
Net interest spread (5) | | | | | | | | | | | 3.33 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 3.33 | % |
Net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets | | | | | | | | | | | 3.43 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 3.46 | |
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Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities | | | | | | | | | | |
132 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 132 | % |
(1) | Averages are based on daily averages. |
(2) | Includes loan origination and commitment fees. |
(3) | Tax exempt interest revenue is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory federal income tax rate of 21%. |
(4) | Income on non-accrual loans is accounted for on a cash basis, and the loan balances are included in interest-earning assets. |
(5) | Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average rate earned on interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. |
Tax exempt revenue is shown on a tax-equivalent basis (non-Gaap) for proper comparison using a federal statutory income tax rate of 21% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. For purposes of the comparison, as well as the discussion that follows, this presentation facilitates performance comparisons between taxable and tax-free assets by increasing the tax-free income by an amount equivalent to the Federal income taxes that would have been paid if this income were taxable at the Company’s Federal statutory rate during the corresponding period. The following table represents the adjustment to convert net interest income to net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):
| | For the Three Months Ended June 30, | | | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Interest and dividend income from investment securities and interest bearing deposits at banks (non-tax adjusted) | | $ | 2,287 | | | $ | 1,705 | | | $ | 4,182 | | | $ | 3,306 | |
Tax equivalent adjustment | | | 165 | | | | 146 | | | | 319 | | | | 290 | |
Interest and dividend income from investment securities and interest bearing deposits at banks (tax equivalent basis) | | $ | 2,452 | | | $ | 1,851 | | | $ | 4,501 | | | $ | 3,596 | |
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Interest and fees on loans (non-tax adjusted) | | $ | 17,120 | | | $ | 16,370 | | | $ | 33,040 | | | $ | 33,064 | |
Tax equivalent adjustment | | | 85 | | | | 88 | | | | 150 | | | | 195 | |
Interest and fees on loans (tax equivalent basis) | | $ | 17,205 | | | $ | 16,458 | | | $ | 33,190 | | | $ | 33,259 | |
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Total interest income | | $ | 19,407 | | | $ | 18,075 | | | $ | 37,222 | | | $ | 36,370 | |
Total interest expense | | | 1,678 | | | | 1,863 | | | | 3,231 | | | | 3,717 | |
Net interest income | | | 17,729 | | | | 16,212 | | | | 33,991 | | | | 32,653 | |
Total tax equivalent adjustment | | | 250 | | | | 234 | | | | 469 | | | | 485 | |
Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) | | $ | 17,979 | | | $ | 16,446 | | | $ | 34,460 | | | $ | 33,138 | |
The following table shows the tax-equivalent effect of changes in volume and rate on interest income and expense (in thousands):
| | Three months ended June 30, 2022 vs 2021 (1) | | | Six months ended June 30, 2022 vs 2021 (1) | |
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Interest Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing deposits at banks | | $ | (6 | ) | | $ | 69 | | | $ | 63 | | | $ | (6 | ) | | $ | 97 | | | $ | 91 | |
Interest bearing time deposits at banks | | | (20 | ) | | | 2 | | | | (18 | ) | | | (39 | ) | | | 3 | | | | (36 | ) |
Investment securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Taxable | | | 515 | | | | (48 | ) | | | 467 | | | | 953 | | | | (241 | ) | | | 712 | |
Tax-exempt | | | 120 | | | | (31 | ) | | | 89 | | | | 209 | | | | (71 | ) | | | 138 | |
Total investments | | | 635 | | | | (79 | ) | | | 556 | | | | 1,162 | | | | (312 | ) | | | 850 | |
Loans: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgage loans | | | 10 | | | | (123 | ) | | | (113 | ) | | | (28 | ) | | | (307 | ) | | | (335 | ) |
Construction | | | 195 | | | | 5 | | | | 200 | | | | 424 | | | | (28 | ) | | | 396 | |
Commercial Loans | | | 916 | | | | (297 | ) | | | 619 | | | | 860 | | | | (722 | ) | | | 138 | |
Agricultural Loans | | | (58 | ) | | | 1 | | | | (57 | ) | | | (141 | ) | | | 3 | | | | (138 | ) |
Loans to state & political subdivisions | | | 72 | | | | (85 | ) | | | (13 | ) | | | (91 | ) | | | (153 | ) | | | (244 | ) |
Other loans | | | 110 | | | | 1 | | | | 111 | | | | 117 | | | | (3 | ) | | | 114 | |
Total loans, net of discount | | | 1,245 | | | | (498 | ) | | | 747 | | | | 1,141 | | | | (1,210 | ) | | | (69 | ) |
Total Interest Income | | | 1,854 | | | | (506 | ) | | | 1,348 | | | | 2,258 | | | | (1,422 | ) | | | 836 | |
Interest Expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NOW accounts | | | 42 | | | | (27 | ) | | | 15 | | | | 57 | | | | (43 | ) | | | 14 | |
Savings accounts | | | 16 | | | | (21 | ) | | | (5 | ) | | | 39 | | | | (60 | ) | | | (21 | ) |
Money Market accounts | | | 78 | | | | 58 | | | | 136 | | | | 155 | | | | 29 | | | | 184 | |
Certificates of deposit | | | (112 | ) | | | (203 | ) | | | (315 | ) | | | (252 | ) | | | (417 | ) | | | (669 | ) |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 24 | | | | (193 | ) | | | (169 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | (491 | ) | | | (492 | ) |
Other borrowed funds | | | (123 | ) | | | 107 | | | | (16 | ) | | | (22 | ) | | | 28 | | | | 6 | |
Total interest expense | | | (99 | ) | | | (86 | ) | | | (185 | ) | | | (23 | ) | | | (463 | ) | | | (486 | ) |
Net interest income | | $ | 1,953 | | | $ | (420 | ) | | $ | 1,533 | | | $ | 2,281 | | | $ | (959 | ) | | $ | 1,322 | |
(1) | The portion of the total change attributable to both volume and rate changes, which can not be separated, has been allocated proportionally to the change due to volume and the change due to rate prior to allocation. |
Tax equivalent net interest income increased from $33,138,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2021 to $34,460,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $1,322,000. The increase would have been greater if not for PPP loan amortization in 2021, which was $902,000 greater than 2022. The tax equivalent net interest margin decreased from 3.59% for the first six months of 2021 to 3.35% for the comparable period in 2022. The decrease is primarily caused by the decrease in the yield of interest-earning assets due to the low market interest rate environment in response to the pandemic as well as the decrease in the amortization of PPP loan fees.
Total tax equivalent interest income for the 2022 six month period increased $836,000 as compared to the 2021 six month period. This increase was a result of an increase of $2,258,000 due to a change in volume as average interest-bearing assets increased $211.3 million. As a result of the low rate interest environment, the yield on average interest earning assets decreased 32 basis point from 3.99% to 3.67% resulting in a decrease interest income of $1,422,000.
Tax equivalent investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased $850,000 over the same period last year. The primary cause of the increase in the average balance of investment securities of $151.0 million.
| • | The average balance of taxable securities increased $134.1 million due to purchases made as a result of substantial deposit growth, which resulted in an increase in investment income of $953,000. The yield on taxable securities decreased 27 basis points from 1.78% to 1.51% as a result of purchases made in a lower rate environment in 2021. This resulted in a decrease in investment income of $241,000. |
| • | The average balance of tax-exempt securities increased by $16.9 million, which resulted in an increase in investment income of $209,000. The yield on tax-exempt securities decreased 15 basis points from 2.71% to 2.56%, which corresponds to a decrease in interest income of $71,000. The yield decrease was attributable to higher yielding securities being called and maturing and being replaced by securities that were purchased in a lower rate environment. For a discussion of the Company’s current investment strategy, see the “Financial Condition – Investments”. |
Total loan interest income decreased $69,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same period last year, as a result of a decrease in amortization of fees on PPP loans.
| • | Interest income on residential mortgage loans decreased $335,000. The change due to rate was a decrease of $307,000 as the average yield on residential mortgages decreased from 5.01% to 4.70% as a result of the lower rate environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic that occurred during 2021. |
| • | The average balance of construction loans increased $21.0 million as a result of projects in our Delaware market. This resulted in an increase of $424,000 on total interest income due to volume. |
| • | The average balance of commercial loans increased $67.2 million from a year ago. The growth was primarily attributable to growth in Delaware. This had a positive impact of $860,000 on total interest income due to volume. The yield decreased 39 basis points to 4.59% due to the lower rate environment caused by the pandemic, as well as, the reduced amortization income on PPP loans and competition for loan growth, which decreased loan interest income $722,000. |
| • | Interest income on agricultural loans decreased $138,000 from 2021 to 2022. The decrease in the average balance of agricultural loans of $6.6 million resulted in a decrease in interest income due to volume of $141,000. |
| • | The average balance of state and political subdivision loans decreased $5.2 million from a year ago as a result of pay-offs during 2021. This resulted in a decrease of $91,000 on total interest income due to volume. The yield decreased 56 basis points to 3.17% due to the lower rate environment caused by the pandemic |
| • | The average balance of other loans increased $4.5 million as a result of outstanding student loans. This resulted in an increase of $117,000 on total interest income due to volume. |
Total interest expense decreased $486,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared with the comparative period last year as a result of a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Interest expense decreased $463,000 due to rate as a result of a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities from 0.53% to 0.41%. The decrease was driven by the Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in the first quarter of 2020, which remained in place until March of 2022.
| • | The average balance of interest bearing deposits increased $167.1 million from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The primary cause of the increase was general deposit growth across all markets, a portion of which was funded through government stimulus in response to the pandemic and growth in municipal deposits through new customers and expansion of existing relationships. We experienced increases of $73.8 million in NOW accounts, $42.6 million in savings accounts and $104.2 million in money market accounts. The cumulative effect of these volume changes was an increase in interest expense of $251,000. Certificates of deposits decreased $57.9 million due to the low rate environment, which resulted in a decrease in interest expense due to volume of $252,000 related to certificates of deposits. (see also “Financial Condition – Deposits”). The average rate paid on interest bearing deposits was 0.35% for the first six months of 2022 and 0.47% for the comparable period in 2021. This resulted in a decrease in interest expense of $491,000. The decrease was due to the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates during the first quarter of 2020, which remained there throughout 2021 the first part of 2022. |
| • | The average balance of other borrowed funds decreased $17.1 million from a year ago due to maturities in 2021 and 2022 some of which were not replaced due to the liquidity obtained from deposit growth in 2021 and 2022. This resulted in a decrease in interest expense of $22,000. There was an increase in the average rate paid on other borrowed funds from 1.32% to 1.64% due to the issuance of subordinated debt in the second quarter of 2021 resulting in an increase in interest expense of $28,000. |
Tax equivalent net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $17,979,000 which compares to $16,446,000 for the same period last year. This represents an increase of $1,533,000 and was primarily caused by an increase in the volume of interest earning assets.
Total tax equivalent interest income was $19,657,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2022, compared to $18,309,000 for the comparable period last year, an increase of $1,348,000. The increase was driven by the increase in average interest-earning assets of $192.1 million. This corresponds to an increase in interest income of $1,854,000. Offsetting the increase caused by volume was a decrease of $506,000 due to rate as the yield on average interest earning assets decreased 10 basis point from 3.85% to 3.75%.
| • | Total investment income increased by $556,000 compared to same period last year. The primary cause of the increase was the increase in the average balance of investments of $148.7 million due to purchases made as a result of deposit growth, which corresponds to an increase in investment of $635,000. Yields on investments decreased 0.14% to 1.83%, which corresponds to a decrease of $79,000 in interest income. The decrease in yield is due to investments purchased in a lower rate environment during 2020 and 2021. |
| • | Total loan interest income increased $747,000 compared to the same period last year, with the change due to an increase in the average balance of outstanding loans of $107.9 million, primarily in Delaware, which corresponds to an increase of $1,245,000. The yield on loans decreased 13 basis points to 4.51% due to the lower rate environment caused by the pandemic, as well as, the reduced amortization income on PPP loans, which decreased loan interest income $498,000. |
Total interest expense decreased $185,000 for the three months June 30, 2022 compared with last year as a result of the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities decreasing 10 basis points from 0.52% to 0.42%, which decreased interest expense $86,000 and a decrease due to volume of $99,000 due to lower certificate and borrowing balances.
| • | The average balance of interest bearing deposits increased $156.7 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2022, as a result organic growth across all market areas. Due to a decrease in the average balance of certificates of deposit of $49.1 million, the changes due to volume for deposits was an increase of only $24,000. The rate paid on interest bearing deposits was 0.36% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 0.45% for the comparable period in 2021. This results in a decrease in interest expense of $193,000. |
| • | The average balance of other borrowed funds decreased $16.2 million from a year ago due to maturities in 2021 and 2022 some of which were not replaced due to the liquidity obtained from deposit growth. This resulted in a decrease in interest expense of $123,000. There was an increase in the average rate on other borrowed funds from 1.42% to 1.64% as a result of issuing the subordinated notes at 4.0% resulting in an increase in interest expense of $107,000. |
Provision for Loan Losses
For the six month period ended June 30, 2022, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $700,000, which represents a decrease of $450,000 from the $1,150,000 provision recorded in the corresponding six months of last year. The provision was lower in 2022 due the improved economic outlook compared to 2021 that was impacted more by the Covid-19 pandemic, which offset the impact of the loan growth that occurred in 2022. (see “Financial Condition – Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality Risk”).
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded a provision of $450,000 compared to $500,000 in 2021 with the decrease being a result of the improved economic outlook compared to 2021 that was heavily impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic.
Non-interest Income
The following table shows the breakdown of non-interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| | Six months ended June 30, | | | Change | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | Amount | | | % | |
Service charges | | $ | 2,572 | | | $ | 2,269 | | | $ | 303 | | | | 13.4 | |
Trust | | | 433 | | | | 492 | | | | (59 | ) | | | (12.0 | ) |
Brokerage and insurance | | | 982 | | | | 782 | | | | 200 | | | | 25.6 | |
Gains on loans sold | | | 146 | | | | 814 | | | | (668 | ) | | | (82.1 | ) |
Equity security (losses) gains, net | | | (179 | ) | | | 216 | | | | (395 | ) | | | (182.9 | ) |
Available for sale security gains, net | | | - | | | | 50 | | | | (50 | ) | | | (100.0 | ) |
Earnings on bank owned life insurance | | | 419 | | | | 1,478 | | | | (1,059 | ) | | | (71.7 | ) |
Other | | | 362 | | | | 840 | | | | (478 | ) | | | (56.9 | ) |
Total | | $ | 4,735 | | | $ | 6,941 | | | $ | (2,206 | ) | | | (31.8 | ) |
| | Three months ended June 30, | | | Change | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | Amount | | | % | |
Service charges | | $ | 1,324 | | | $ | 1,163 | | | $ | 161 | | | | 13.8 | |
Trust | | | 184 | | | | 185 | | | | (1 | ) | | | (0.5 | ) |
Brokerage and insurance | | | 501 | | | | 406 | | | | 95 | | | | 23.4 | |
Gains on loans sold | | | 41 | | | | 311 | | | | (270 | ) | | | (86.8 | ) |
Equity security gains, net | | | (134 | ) | | | 29 | | | | (163 | ) | | | (562.1 | ) |
Earnings on bank owned life insurance | | | 212 | | | | 163 | | | | 49 | | | | 30.1 | |
Other | | | 176 | | | | 449 | | | | (273 | ) | | | (60.8 | ) |
Total | | $ | 2,304 | | | $ | 2,706 | | | $ | (402 | ) | | | (14.9 | ) |
Non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 totaled $4,735,000, a decrease of $2,206,000 when compared to the same period in 2021. During the first six months of 2022, net equity security losses amounted to $179,000 as a result of market losses associated with general stock market losses compared with a $216,000 gain in the comparable 2021 period associated with market conditions for that period. There were no sales of available during the first six months of 2022. During the first six months of 2021, there were $50,000 of gains from the sale of available for sale securities.
The decrease in Trust revenues is due to lower estate settlement fees in 2022 compared to 2021. The decrease in earnings on bank owned life insurance is due to two former employees of the Company passing during the first quarter of 2021, which generated a death benefit payable to the Company of $1,155,000. The increase in service charges is due to increased customer account usage of their debit cards and NSF fees. The decrease in other income is due to fees on derivative transactions to certain customers, which generated fee income of $494,000 in 2021. The decrease in gains on loans sold is attributable to a reduced level of loan sales as rates on the secondary market have increased, which has resulted in a significant decrease in refinancings of mortgages.
For the three month period ended June 30, 2022, the changes experienced from the prior year related gains on loans sold, other income and service charges correspond to the changes experienced for the six month period.
Non-interest Expense
The following tables reflect the breakdown of non-interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| | Six months ended June 30, | | | Change | | | | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | Amount | | | % | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | $ | 14,030 | | | $ | 12,744 | | | $ | 1,286 | | | | 10.1 | |
Occupancy | | | 1,548 | | | | 1,494 | | | | 54 | | | | 3.6 | |
Furniture and equipment | | | 295 | | | | 284 | | | | 11 | | | | 3.9 | |
Professional fees | | | 733 | | | | 843 | | | | (110 | ) | | | (13.0 | ) |
FDIC insurance | | | 280 | | | | 258 | | | | 22 | | | | 8.5 | |
Pennsylvania shares tax | | | 678 | | | | 517 | | | | 161 | | | | 31.1 | |
Amortization of intangibles | | | 80 | | | | 98 | | | | (18 | ) | | | (18.4 | ) |
Software expenses | | | 699 | | | | 667 | | | | 32 | | | | 4.8 | |
ORE expenses | | | (247 | ) | | | 253 | | | | (500 | ) | | | (197.6 | ) |
Other | | | 3,335 | | | | 3,109 | | | | 226 | | | | 7.3 | |
Total | | $ | 21,431 | | | $ | 20,267 | | | $ | 1,164 | | | | 5.7 | |
| | Three months ended June 30, | | | Change | | | | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | Amount | | | % | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | $ | 7,117 | | | $ | 6,481 | | | $ | 636 | | | | 9.8 | |
Occupancy | | | 754 | | | | 711 | | | | 43 | | | | 6.0 | |
Furniture and equipment | | | 166 | | | | 141 | | | | 25 | | | | 17.7 | |
Professional fees | | | 394 | | | | 395 | | | | (1 | ) | | | (0.3 | ) |
FDIC insurance | | | 145 | | | | 129 | | | | 16 | | | | 12.4 | |
Pennsylvania shares tax | | | 339 | | | | 178 | | | | 161 | | | | 90.4 | |
Amortization of intangibles | | | 40 | | | | 49 | | | | (9 | ) | | | (18.4 | ) |
Software expenses | | | 358 | | | | 354 | | | | 4 | | | | 1.1 | |
ORE expenses (recovery) | | | 120 | | | | 167 | | | | (47 | ) | | | (28.1 | ) |
Other | | | 1,767 | | | | 1,715 | | | | 52 | | | | 3.0 | |
Total | | $ | 11,200 | | | $ | 10,320 | | | $ | 880 | | | | 8.5 | |
Non-interest expenses increased $1,164,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Salaries and employee benefits increased $1,286,000 or 10.1%. The increase was due to merit increases effective at the beginning of 2022, additional full time equivalent employees (FTE) of 12.3, which is an increase of 4.15%, primarily in the Delaware market and an increase in deferred compensation costs due to a reversal of deferred compensation that occurred in 2021 as a result of a former executive passing.
The decrease in professional fees was due to lower legal fees in 2022 compared to the 2021 period. The decrease in ORE expenses was due to the sales of OREO properties in 2022 for a gain of $491,000. The increase in other expenses is additional marketing expenses, primarily in the Delaware market, charge-offs associated with fraudulent customer account activity and data processing costs.
For the three months ended, June 30, 2022, non-interest expenses increased $880,000 when compared to the same period in 2021. The changes in salaries and employee benefits correspond to the changes for the six month period related to merit increases and additional FTEs.
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $2,954,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2022 compared to $3,067,000 for the same period in 2021. The decrease is primarily attributable to the decrease in income before the provision for income taxes of $1,582,000 for the comparable periods. Through management of our municipal loan and bond portfolios, management is focused on minimizing our effective tax rate. Our effective tax rate was 17.8% and 16.9% for the first six months of 2022 and 2021, respectively, compared to the statutory rate of 21%. The increase in the effective tax rate is due to life insurance earnings being exempt from federal income taxes.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the provision for income taxes was $1,482,000 compared to $1,451,000 for the same period in 2021. The increase is attributable to the increase in income before the provision for income taxes of $285,000 for the comparable periods. Our effective tax rate was 17.7% and 17.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
We are invested in six limited partnerships that have established low-income housing projects in our market areas with our most recent investment in the second quarter of 2022. We anticipate recognizing an aggregate of $4.7 million of tax credits over the next 10 years, with an additional $70,000 anticipated to be recognized during 2022.
Financial Condition
Total assets were $2.21 billion at June 30, 2022, an increase of $69.0 million from $2.14 billion at December 31, 2021, due primarily to loan growth that was funded by deposit growth and additional borrowings. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $152.2 million to $20.7 million. Available for sale securities increased $50.5 million and net loans increased $153.6 million to $1.58 billion at June 30, 2022. Total deposits increased $42.6 million to $1.88 billion since year-end 2021, while borrowed funds increased $36.6 million to $110.5 million.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $20.7 million at June 30, 2022 compared to $172.8 million at December 31, 2021, a decrease of $152.1 million. The decrease was attributable to investment purchases and organic loan growth. Management actively measures and evaluates the Company’s liquidity position through our Asset–Liability Committee and believes the Company’s liquidity needs are satisfied by the current balance of cash and cash equivalents, readily available access to traditional funding sources including the Bank’s core deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank financing, federal funds lines with correspondent banks, brokered certificates of deposit and the portion of the investment and loan portfolios that mature within one year. Management expects that these sources of funds will permit us to meet cash obligations and off-balance sheet commitments as they come due.
Investments
The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio (including debt and equity securities) as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| | June 30, 2022 | | | December 31, 2021 | |
| | Amount | | | % | | | Amount | | | % | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U. S. Agency securities | | $ | 80,607 | | | | 17.3 | | | $ | 73,945 | | | | 17.8 | |
U. S. Treasury notes | | | 153,430 | | | | 33.0 | | | | 115,347 | | | | 27.8 | |
Obligations of state & political subdivisions | | | 113,371 | | | | 24.4 | | | | 112,021 | | | | 27.0 | |
Corporate obligations | | | 9,769 | | | | 2.1 | | | | 10,333 | | | | 2.5 | |
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities | | | 105,706 | | | | 22.7 | | | | 100,756 | | | | 24.3 | |
Equity securities | | | 2,309 | | | | 0.5 | | | | 2,270 | | | | 0.6 | |
Total | | $ | 465,192 | | | | 100.0 | | | $ | 414,672 | | | | 100.0 | |
| | June 30, 2022/ December 31, 2021 Change | |
| | Amount | | | % | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | |
U. S. Agency securities | | $ | 6,662 | | | | 9.0 | |
U. S. Treasury notes | | | 38,083 | | | | 33.0 | |
Obligations of state & political subdivisions | | | 1,350 | | | | 1.2 | |
Corporate obligations | | | (564 | ) | | | (5.5 | ) |
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities | | | 4,950 | | | | 4.9 | |
Equity securities | | | 39 | | | | 1.7 | |
Total | | $ | 50,520 | | | | 12.2 | |
Our investment portfolio increased by $50.5 million, or 12.2%, from December 31, 2021 to June 30, 2022. During 2022, we purchased $13.0 million of U.S. agency obligations, $53.8 million of U.S. treasury securities, $16.8 million state and political securities, $26.2 million of mortgage backed securities and $218,000 of equity securities, which was offset by $11.7 million of principal repayments and $9.6 million of calls and maturities that occurred during the first six months of 2022. As a result of increases in market interest rates, the unrealized loss on available for sale investment portfolio increased $37.0 million. Excluding our short-term investments consisting of monies held primarily at the Federal Reserve for liquidity purposes, our investment portfolio for the six month period ended June 30, 2022 yielded 1.77%, compared to 2.07% in the comparable period in 2021, on a tax equivalent basis.
The investment strategy for 2022 has been to utilize excess cash, cashflows from the investment portfolio and deposit inflows to purchase U.S. treasury securities, due to a limited spread between US treasuries and agencies, mortgage backed securities issued by government sponsored entities and obligations of state and political securities. The increase in the investment portfolio was in response to the deposit inflows that occurred in 2021 and the first six months of 2022. We continually monitor interest rate trading ranges and seek to time investment security purchases when rates are in the top third of the trading range. The Bank believes its investment strategy has appropriately mitigated its interest rate risk exposure for various rate environments, including a rising rate environment, while providing sufficient cashflows to meet liquidity needs.
Management continues to monitor the earnings performance and the liquidity of the investment portfolio on a regular basis. Through active balance sheet management and analysis of the investment portfolio, the Company believes it maintains sufficient liquidity to satisfy depositor withdrawal requirements and various credit needs of its customers.
Loans
The following table shows the composition of the loan portfolio as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| | | | | | |
| | Amount | | | % | | | Amount | | | % | |
Real estate: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential | | $ | 203,323 | | | | 12.7 | | | $ | 201,097 | | | | 14.0 | |
Commercial | | | 798,528 | | | | 50.1 | | | | 687,338 | | | | 47.7 | |
Agricultural | | | 313,700 | | | | 19.7 | | | | 312,011 | | | | 21.6 | |
Construction | | | 71,414 | | | | 4.5 | | | | 55,036 | | | | 3.8 | |
Consumer | | | 50,319 | | | | 3.2 | | | | 25,858 | | | | 1.8 | |
Other commercial loans | | | 65,772 | | | | 4.1 | | | | 74,585 | | | | 5.2 | |
Other agricultural loans | | | 32,870 | | | | 2.1 | | | | 39,852 | | | | 2.8 | |
State & political subdivision loans | | | 59,450 | | | | 3.6 | | | | 45,756 | | | | 3.1 | |
Total loans | | | 1,595,376 | | | | 100.0 | | | | 1,441,533 | | | | 100.0 | |
Less allowance for loan losses | | | 17,570 | | | | | | | | 17,304 | | | | | |
Net loans | | $ | 1,577,806 | | | | | | | $ | 1,424,229 | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2022/ December 31, 2021 Change | |
| | Amount | | | % | |
Real estate: | | | | | | |
Residential | | $ | 2,226 | | | | 1.1 | |
Commercial | | | 111,190 | | | | 16.2 | |
Agricultural | | | 1,689 | | | | 0.5 | |
Construction | | | 16,378 | | | | 29.8 | |
Consumer | | | 24,461 | | | | 94.6 | |
Other commercial loans | | | (8,813 | ) | | | (11.8 | ) |
Other agricultural loans | | | (6,982 | ) | | | (17.5 | ) |
State & political subdivision loans | | | 13,694 | | | | 29.9 | |
Total loans | | $ | 153,843 | | | | 10.7 | |
The Bank’s lending efforts have historically been focused in north central Pennsylvania and southern New York. With the acquisition of FNB and the opening of offices in Lancaster County, this focus has grown to include Lebanon, Schuylkill, Berks and Lancaster County markets of south central, Pennsylvania. We have a limited branch office in Union County that is staffed by a lending team to primarily support agricultural opportunities in central Pennsylvania. In December 2017, we completed a branch acquisition in State College, which provides us with opportunities in Centre County, Pennsylvania and other areas of central Pennsylvania. In April 2020, we completed the MidCoast acquisition, which expanded our markets into the State of Delaware with activity centered around the cities of Wilmington and Dover, Delaware. In November of 2020, we opened a branch in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, to further serve customers obtained as part of the MidCoast acquisition, as well as to expand operations into Chester County, Pennsylvania. We have received approval to open offices in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, which will help to better serve our customers in Lancaster County and Greenville, Delaware to provide better serves to the Wilmington market. We expect both offices to open in the fourth quarter of 2022. We originate loans primarily through direct loans to our existing customer base, with new customers generated through the strong relationships our lending teams have with their customers and our lenders expertise in certain areas, as well as by referrals from real estate brokers, building contractors, attorneys, accountants, corporate and advisory board members, existing customers and the Bank’s website. The Bank offers a variety of loans although historically most of our lending has focused on real estate loans including residential, commercial, agricultural, and construction loans. All lending is governed by a lending policy that is developed and administered by management and approved by the Board of Directors. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had one industry specific loan concentration to the dairy industry, totaling $121.6 million or 7.6% of total loans compared to $127.4 million or 8.8% of total loans at December 31, 2021.
During the first six months of 2022, the primary driver of growth was the Delaware markets, which saw significant activity in commercial real estate loan and construction loan activity. Agricultural loans decreased $6.5 million primarily due to paydowns on lines of credit. The decrease in other commercial loans is due to forgiveness of PPP loans. Loans issued as part of the PPP program totaled $6.8 million as of December 31, 2021, all of which were either forgiven or repaid by June 30, 2022. The increase in consumer loans is due to an increase in student loans, which is expected to have additional increases over the remainder of 2022. The increase in state and political loans was due to two loans closed in the second quarter. Commercial and agricultural loan demand is subject to significant competitive pressures, the yield curve, and overall national, regional and local economic conditions.
While the Bank lends to companies that service companies that explore for natural gas in our market area, the Bank has not originated any loans to companies performing the actual drilling and exploration activities. Loans made by the Bank are to service industry customers which include trucking companies, stone quarries and other support businesses, favoring customers that have had a relationship with the Bank prior to supporting the exploration for natural gas. We also have originated loans to businesses and individuals for restaurants, hotels and apartment rentals that have been developed and expanded to meet the housing and living needs of the gas industry workers. Due to our understanding of the industry and its cyclical nature, the loans made for natural gas-related activities have been originated in accordance with specific policies and procedures for lending to these entities, which include more stringent loan to value thresholds, shortened amortization periods, and expansion of our monitoring of loan concentrations associated with this activity.
For loans sold on the secondary market, the Company recognizes fee income for servicing these sold loans, which is included in non-interest income.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level which, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb probable future loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses is charged against current income. Loans deemed not collectable are charged-off against the allowance while subsequent recoveries increase the allowance. The allowance for loan losses was $17,570,000 or 1.10% of total loans as of June 30, 2022 as compared to $17,304,000 or 1.20% of loans as of December 31, 2021. The $266,000 increase is a result of a $700,000 provision for loan losses less net charge-offs of $434,00. During 2022, net charge-offs primarily related to one customer that filed bankruptcy. The following table shows the distribution of the allowance for loan losses and the percentage of loans compared to total loans by loan category as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| | June 30, | | | December 31 | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | | |
| | Amount | | | % | | | Amount | | | % | |
Real estate loans: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential | | $ | 1,015 | | | | 12.7 | | | $ | 1,147 | | | | 14.0 | |
Commercial | | | 9,216 | | | | 50.1 | | | | 8,099 | | | | 47.7 | |
Agricultural | | | 4,484 | | | | 19.7 | | | | 4,729 | | | | 21.6 | |
Construction | | | 563 | | | | 4.5 | | | | 434 | | | | 3.8 | |
Consumer | | | 464 | | | | 3.2 | | | | 262 | | | | 1.8 | |
Other commercial loans | | | 1,173 | | | | 4.1 | | | | 1,023 | | | | 5.2 | |
Other agricultural loans | | | 446 | | | | 2.1 | | | | 558 | | | | 2.8 | |
State & political subdivision loans | | | 323 | | | | 3.6 | | | | 281 | | | | 3.1 | |
Unallocated | | | (114 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 771 | | | | N/A | |
Total allowance for loan losses | | $ | 17,570 | | | | 100.0 | | | $ | 17,304 | | | | 100.0 | |
The following table provides information related to credit loss experience and loan quality for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands).
June 30, 2022 | | Credit Loss Expense (Benefit) | | | Net (charge offs) Recoveries | | | Average Loans | | | Ratio of net (charge-offs) recoveries to Average loans | | | Allowance to total loans | | | Non-accrual loans as a percent of loans | | | Allowance to total non- accrual loans | |
Real estate: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential | | $ | (132 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | 202,095 | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | 205.47 | % |
Commercial | | | 1,117 | | | | - | | | | 722,908 | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 0.36 | % | | | 316.59 | % |
Agricultural | | | (245 | ) | | | - | | | | 311,091 | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 147.35 | % |
Construction | | | 129 | | | | - | | | | 65,626 | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | NA | |
Consumer | | | 209 | | | | (7 | ) | | | 30,568 | | | | -0.02 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | NA | |
Other commercial loans | | | 577 | | | | (427 | ) | | | 70,405 | | | | -0.61 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 930.95 | % |
Other agricultural loans | | | (112 | ) | | | - | | | | 37,388 | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 65.88 | % |
State & political subdivision loans | | | 42 | | | | - | | | | 52,489 | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | NA | |
Unallocated | | | (885 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | NA | | | NA | | | NA | | | NA | |
Total | | $ | 700 | | | $ | (434 | ) | | $ | 1,492,570 | | | | -0.03 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 0.45 | % | | | 227.21 | % |
December 31, 2021 | | Credit Loss Expense (Benefit) | | | Net (charge offs) Recoveries | | | Average Loans | | | Ratio of net (charge-offs) recoveries to Average loans | | | Allowance to total loans | | | Non-accrual loans as a percent of loans | | | Allowance to total non- accrual loans | |
Real estate: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential | | $ | (27 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | 203,062 | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | 192.77 | % |
Commercial | | | 1,848 | | | | 35 | | | | 639,161 | | | | 0.01 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 0.43 | % | | | 275.01 | % |
Agricultural | | | (224 | ) | | | - | | | | 312,770 | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 150.94 | % |
Construction | | | 312 | | | | - | | | | 56,315 | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | NA | |
Consumer | | | (53 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | 24,125 | | | | -0.02 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | NA | |
Other commercial loans | | | (113 | ) | | | (90 | ) | | | 99,839 | | | | -0.09 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 730.71 | % |
Other agricultural loans | | | (306 | ) | | | - | | | | 37,181 | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 69.49 | % |
State & political subdivision loans | | | (198 | ) | | | - | | | | 52,804 | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | NA | |
Unallocated | | | 311 | | | | - | | | | - | | | NA | | | NA | | | NA | | | NA | |
Total | | $ | 1,550 | | | $ | (61 | ) | | $ | 1,425,257 | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 227.21 | % |
The Company believes it utilizes a disciplined and thorough loan review process based upon its internal loan policy approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The purpose of the review is to assess loan quality, analyze delinquencies, identify problem loans, evaluate potential charge-offs and recoveries, and assess general overall economic conditions in the markets served. An external independent loan review is performed on our commercial portfolio at least semi-annually for the Company. The external consultant is engaged to 1) review a minimum of 50% of the dollar volume of the commercial loan portfolio on an annual basis, 2) new loans originated for over $1.0 million in the last year, 3) review a sample of borrowers with commitments greater than or equal to $1.0 million, 4) selected loan relationships over $750,000 which are over 30 days past due, or classified Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful, or Loss, and 5) such other loans which management or the consultant deems appropriate. As part of this review, our underwriting process and loan grading system is evaluated.
Management believes it uses the best information available to make such determinations and that the allowance for loan losses is adequate as of June 30, 2022. However, future adjustments could be required if circumstances differ substantially from assumptions and estimates used in making the initial determination. A prolonged downturn in the economy, changes in the economies of various segments of our agricultural and commercial portfolios, high unemployment rates, significant changes in the value of collateral and delays in receiving financial information from borrowers could result in increased levels of non-performing assets, charge-offs, loan loss provisions and reduction in income. Additionally, bank regulatory agencies periodically examine the Bank’s allowance for loan losses. The banking agencies could require the recognition of additions to the allowance for loan losses based upon their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination.
On a monthly basis, problem loans are identified and updated primarily using internally prepared past due reports. Based on data surrounding the collection process of each identified loan, the loan may be added or deleted from the monthly watch list. The watch list includes loans graded special mention, substandard, doubtful, and loss, as well as additional loans that management may choose to include. Watch list loans are continually monitored going forward until satisfactory conditions exist that allow management to upgrade and remove the loan from the watchlist. In certain cases, loans may be placed on non-accrual status or charged-off based upon management’s evaluation of the borrower’s ability to pay. All commercial loans, which include commercial real estate, agricultural real estate, state and political subdivision loans, other commercial loans and other agricultural loans, on non-accrual are evaluated quarterly for impairment.
See also “Note 5 – Loans and Related Allowance for Loan Losses” to the consolidated financial statements.
As a result of previous loss experiences and other risk factors utilized in determining the allowance, the Bank’s allocation of the allowance does not directly correspond to the actual balances of the loan portfolio. While commercial and agricultural real estate loans total 69.8% of the loan portfolio at June 30, 2022, 78.0% of the allowance is assigned to these portions of the loan portfolio as these loans have more inherent risks than residential real estate or loans to state and political subdivisions. Residential real estate loans comprise 12.7% of the loan portfolio as of June 30, 2022 and 5.8% of the allowance is assigned to this segment as generally there are less inherent risks then commercial and agricultural loans.
The following table is a summary of our non-performing assets as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
| | June 30, | | | December 31, | |
(dollars in thousands) | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Non-performing loans: | | | | | | |
Non-accruing loans | | $ | 7,251 | | | $ | 7,616 | |
Accrual loans - 90 days or more past due | | | 139 | | | | 46 | |
Total non-performing loans | | | 7,390 | | | | 7,662 | |
Foreclosed assets held for sale | | | 972 | | | | 1,180 | |
Total non-performing assets | | $ | 8,362 | | | $ | 8,842 | |
The following table identifies amounts of loans contractually past due 30 to 90 days and non-performing loans by loan category, as well as the change from December 31, 2021 to June 30, 2022 in non-performing loans (in thousands). Non-performing loans include those accruing loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more and non-accrual loans. Interest does not accrue on non-accrual loans. Subsequent cash payments received are applied to the outstanding principal balance or recorded as interest income, depending upon management's assessment of its ultimate ability to collect principal and interest.
| | June 30, 2022 | | | December 31, 2021 | |
| | | | | Non-Performing Loans | | | | | | Non-Performing Loans | |
| | | | | 90 Days Past | | | Non- | | | Total Non- | | | | | | 90 Days Past | | | Non- | | | Total Non- | |
(in thousands) | | Accruing | | | Due Accruing | | | accrual | | | Performing | | | Accruing | | | Due Accruing | | | accrual | | | Performing | |
Real estate: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential | | $ | 1,073 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | 494 | | | $ | 523 | | | $ | 492 | | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 595 | | | $ | 608 | |
Commercial | | | 610 | | | | 109 | | | | 2,911 | | | | 3,020 | | | | 243 | | | | 33 | | | | 2,945 | | | | 2,978 | |
Agricultural | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,043 | | | | 3,043 | | | | 31 | | | | - | | | | 3,133 | | | | 3,133 | |
Construction | | | 217 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Consumer | | | 126 | | | | 1 | | | | - | | | | 1 | | | | 163 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Other commercial loans | | | 9 | | | | - | | | | 126 | | | | 126 | | | | 28 | | | | - | | | | 140 | | | | 140 | |
Other agricultural loans | | | 35 | | | | - | | | | 677 | | | | 677 | | | | 10 | | | | - | | | | 803 | | | | 803 | |
Total nonperforming loans | | $ | 2,070 | | | $ | 139 | | | $ | 7,251 | | | $ | 7,390 | | | $ | 967 | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 7,616 | | | $ | 7,662 | |
| | Change in Non-Performing Loans June 30, 2022 /December 31, 2021 | |
(in thousands) | | Amount | | | % | |
Real estate: | | | | | | |
Residential | | $ | (85 | ) | | | (14.0 | ) |
Commercial | | | 42 | | | | 1.4 | |
Agricultural | | | (90 | ) | | | (2.9 | ) |
Construction | | | - | | | #DIV/0! | |
Consumer | | | 1 | | | #DIV/0! | |
Other commercial loans | | | (14 | ) | | | (10.0 | ) |
Other agricultural loans | | | (126 | ) | | | (15.7 | ) |
Total nonperforming loans | | $ | (272 | ) | | | (3.5 | ) |
The Company worked with customers directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company offered assistance in accordance with regulator guidelines. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company is engaging in more frequent communication with borrowers to better understand their financial situation and the challenges faced, allowing it to respond proactively as needs and issues arise. Should economic conditions worsen, the Company could experience increases in non-performing loans and further increases in its required allowance for loan losses and record additional provision expense. It is possible that the Company's asset quality measures could worsen at future measurement periods if the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are prolonged.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $700,000 which compares to $1,150,000 for the same period in 2021, a decrease of $450,000. The decrease is primarily attributable to the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had in 2021 on the national and local economies compared to 2022. Non-performing loans decreased $272,000 from December 31, 2021 to June 30, 2022. At June 30, 2022, approximately 61.6% of the Bank’s non-performing loans are associated with the following three customer relationships:
| • | A commercial loan relationship with $1.3 million outstanding, and additional letters of credit of $1.2 million available, secured by undeveloped land, stone quarries and equipment, was on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2022. The Company services the natural gas industry, as well as local municipalities. As a result, the reduced exploration for natural gas in north central Pennsylvania has significantly impacted the cash flows of the customer, who provides excavation services and stone for pad construction related to these activities. During 2020, the Company had the underlying equipment collateral appraised and in the first quarter of 2022, the Company had the quarry appraised. The appraisals indicated a decrease in collateral values compared to the appraisal ordered for the loan origination, however, the loan was still considered well secured on a loan to value basis at June 30, 2022. In 2021 and 2022, the customer has liquidated some excess equipment and the funds have been utilized to pay down a portion of the loans. Management determined that no specific reserve was required as of June 30, 2022. |
| • | An agricultural loan customer with a total loan relationship of $2.0 million, secured by real estate, equipment and cattle, was on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2022. The customer declared bankruptcy during the fourth quarter of 2018 and developed a workout plan that was approved by the bankruptcy court in the fourth quarter of 2019 and resulted in monthly payments resuming in late 2019 that continues into 2022. Included within these loans to this customer are $762,000 of loans which are subject to Farm Service Agency guarantees. Depressed milk prices and the pandemic have created cash flow difficulties for this customer. Absent a sizable and sustained increase in milk prices, which is not assured, we will need to rely upon the collateral for repayment of interest and principal. During 2020, the Company had the underlying collateral appraised. Management determined that no specific reserve was required as of June 30, 2022. |
| • | An agricultural loan customer with a total loan relationship of $1.2 million, secured by real estate was on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has escalated the cash flow difficulties this customer was experiencing. We expect that we will need to rely upon the collateral for repayment of interest and principal. Management reviewed the collateral and determined that no specific reserve was required as of June 30, 2022. |
Management believes that the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2022 was adequate at that date, which was based on the following factors:
| • | Three loan relationships comprise 61.6% of the non-performing loan balance, which did not require any specific reserves as of June 30, 2022. |
| • | The Company has a history of low charge-offs, which were 0.06% of average loans on an annualized basis for 2022 and 0.0% for 2021. |
Bank Owned Life Insurance
The Company holds bank owned life insurance policies to offset future employee benefit costs. These policies provide the Bank with an asset that generates earnings to partially offset the current costs of benefits, and eventually (at the death of the insureds) provide partial recovery of cash outflows associated with the benefits. As of June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the cash surrender value of the life insurance was $38.9 million and $38.5 million, respectively. The change in cash surrender value, net of purchases and amounts acquired through acquisitions, is recognized in the results of operations. The amounts recorded as non-interest income totaled $212,000 and $163,000 for the three month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, $419,000 and $1,478,000, respectively, was recorded in non-interest income. During the first quarter of 2021, the Company received proceeds of $3,714,000, which included death benefits of $1,155,000 on two former employees of the Company. The Company evaluates annually the risks associated with the life insurance policies, including limits on the amount of coverage and an evaluation of the various carriers’ credit ratings.
The Company policies that were purchased directly from insurance companies are structured so that any death benefits received from a policy while the insured person is an active employee of the Bank will be split with the beneficiary of the policy. Under these agreements, the employee’s beneficiary will be entitled to receive 50% of the net amount at risk from the proceeds. The net amount at risk is the total death benefit payable less the cash surrender value of the policy as of the date of death. The policies acquired as part of the acquisition of FNB provide a fixed split-dollar benefit for the beneficiary’s estate, which is dependent on several factors including whether the covered individual was a former Director of First National Bank of Fredericksburg (“FNB”) or a former employee of FNB and their salary level. As of June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet was a liability of $678,000 and $696,000, respectively, for the obligation under the split-dollar benefit agreements.
Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment increased $460,000 to $17.5 million as of June 30, 2022 from December 31, 2021 as a result of a building purchase that will be utilized for a new branch in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Deposits
The following table shows the composition of deposits as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| | | | | | |
| | Amount | | | % | | | Amount | | | % | |
Non-interest-bearing deposits | | $ | 382,155 | | | | 20.3 | | | $ | 358,073 | | | | 19.5 | |
NOW accounts | | | 524,104 | | | | 27.9 | | | | 485,292 | | | | 26.4 | |
Savings deposits | | | 329,898 | | | | 17.6 | | | | 313,048 | | | | 17.0 | |
Money market deposit accounts | | | 345,982 | | | | 18.4 | | | | 350,122 | | | | 19.1 | |
Certificates of deposit | | | 296,572 | | | | 15.8 | | | | 329,616 | | | | 18.0 | |
Total | | $ | 1,878,711 | | | | 100.0 | | | $ | 1,836,151 | | | | 100.0 | |
| | June 30, 2022/ December 31, 2021 Change | |
| | Amount | | | % | |
Non-interest-bearing deposits | | $ | 24,082 | | | | 6.7 | |
NOW accounts | | | 38,812 | | | | 8.0 | |
Savings deposits | | | 16,850 | | | | 5.4 | |
Money market deposit accounts | | | (4,140 | ) | | | (1.2 | ) |
Certificates of deposit | | | (33,044 | ) | | | (10.0 | ) |
Total | | $ | 42,560 | | | | 2.3 | |
Deposits increased $42.6 million since December 31, 2021. The Company experienced deposit growth across all markets and product types. Through the first six months of 2022, customers continued to transfer certificates of deposits primarily into money market and NOW accounts. There were no brokered certificates of deposits as of June 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.
Borrowed Funds
Borrowed funds were $110.5 million and $74.0 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The increase in borrowed funds was due additional borrowings to fund loan growth that occurred in 2022. During 2022, short term advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh increased $42.0 million, which were offset by $4.7 million of long term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh maturing and a decreased in repurchase agreements of $687,000. As of June 30, 2022, long-term advances total $27.4 million, short-term advances total $67.0 million and repurchase agreements total $16.2 million.
In April 2020, the Bank entered into two interest rate swap agreements to convert floating-rate debt to fixed rate debt on notional amounts of $15.0 million and $10.0 million. The interest rate swap instruments involve an agreement to receive a floating rate and pay a fixed rate, at specified intervals, calculated on the agreed-upon notional amounts. The differentials paid or received on interest rate swap agreements are recognized as adjustments to interest expense in the period. The interest rate swap agreements were entered into on April 1, 2020 and expire on April 1, 2025 and April 1, 2027. In April 2020, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert floating-rate debt to fixed rate debt on a notional amounts of $7.5 million. The interest rate swap instrument involves an agreement to receive a floating rate and pay a fixed rate, at specified intervals, calculated on the agreed-upon notional amount. The differentials paid or received on interest rate swap agreements are recognized as adjustments to interest expense in the period. The interest rate swap agreements were entered into on April 13, 2020 and expire on June 17, 2027. In May of 2020, the Bank entered into three two year forward interest rate swaps that will convert floating rate debt to fixed rate debt on notional amounts of $6.0 million each. The interest rate swap instruments involves an agreement to receive a floating rate and pay a fixed rate, at specified intervals, calculated on the agreed-upon notional amount. The differentials paid or received on interest rate swap agreements are recognized as adjustments to interest expense in the period. The interest rate swap agreements were entered into on May 14, 2020 and expire on May 14, 2027, 2029 and 2032. The fair value of the interest rate swaps at June 30, 2022 was $4,670,000 and is included within fair value of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheets.
The Company’s current strategy for borrowings is to consider terms and structures to manage interest rate risk and liquidity in a rising rate environment. The Company's daily cash requirements or short-term investments are primarily met by using the financial instruments available through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.
Stockholders’ Equity
We evaluate stockholders’ equity in relation to total assets and the risks associated with those assets. The greater the capital resource, the more likely a corporation will meet its cash obligations and absorb unforeseen losses. For these reasons, capital adequacy has been, and will continue to be, of paramount importance to the Company. As such, the Company has implemented policies and procedures to ensure that it has adequate capital levels. As part of this process, we routinely stress test our capital levels and identify potential risk and alternative sources of additional capital should the need arise.
Total stockholders’ equity was $195.0 million at June 30, 2022 compared to $212.5 million at December 31, 2021, a decrease of $17,460,000, or (8.2%). Excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity increased $8.9 million, or 4.2%. The Company purchased 18,697 shares of treasury stock at a weighted average cost of $68.40 per share. For the six months of 2022, the Company had net income of $13.6 million and declared cash dividends of $3.8 million, or $0.941 per share, representing a cash dividend payout ratio of 27.7%.
All of the Company’s debt investment securities are classified as available-for-sale, making this portion of the Company’s balance sheet more sensitive to the changing market value of investments. As a result of increases in market interest rates, the defined benefit plan obligations and the interest rate swaps entered into during 2020, accumulated other comprehensive loss decreased approximately $26.4 million from December 31, 2021.
The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can 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, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under U.S. GAAP, regulatory reporting requirements, and regulatory capital standards. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulatory capital standards to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), common equity Tier 1 capital (as defined) to total risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). As permitted by applicable federal regulation, the Bank has opted to use the community bank leverage ratio (the “CBLR”) framework for determining its capital adequacy. Under the CBLR framework a qualifying community bank is considered well-capitalized if its leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital divided by average total consolidated assets) exceeds 9%. Following the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal banking regulators revised the CBLR framework as follows: (i) beginning in the second quarter of 2020, a qualifying community bank need only have a leverage ratio of at least 8%, subject to the other qualifying requirements, and (ii) if a qualifying community bank’s leverage ratio falls below 8%, then it will have two calendar quarters to maintain a leverage ratio of 7% or greater. These revisions under the CARES Act are effective April 23, 2020 and terminated on December 31, 2020. Following such termination there is a grace period for returning to the 9% CBLR threshold. The CBLR was set at 8.5% for 2021, and 9% thereafter. The grace period is also adjusted to account for the graduating increase. As a result, in 2021, a qualifying community bank utilizing the grace period must maintain a CBLR of at least 7.5%. Thereafter, a qualifying community bank utilizing the grace period must maintain a CBLR of at least 8%. If a qualifying community bank fails to maintain the applicable minimum CBLR during the grace period, or if it is unable to restore compliance with the CBLR within the grace period, then it will revert to the Basel III capital framework and the normal Prompt Corrective Action capital categories will apply. At June 30, 2022, the Bank leverage ratio under the CBLR framework was 8.81%. This ratio allows the Bank to fall within the grace period of the CBLR, and the Bank will have to meet the 9.0% requirement to be considered “well-capitalized” by the end of the third quarter of 2022.
Off-Balance Sheet Activities
Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, credit lines, and letters of credit, are issued to meet customer financing needs but are not recorded on the Company’s balance sheet. The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (in thousands):
| | June 30, 2022 | | | December 31, 2021 | |
Commitments to extend credit | | $ | 422,077 | | | $ | 275,998 | |
Standby letters of credit | | | 15,895 | | | | 17,083 | |
| | $ | 437,972 | | | $ | 293,081 | |
We also offer limited overdraft protection as a non-contractual courtesy which is available to demand deposit accounts in good standing. Overdraft charges as a result of ATM withdrawals and one time point of sale (non-recurring) transactions require prior approval of the customer. The non-contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $12,180,000 and $12,230,000, respectively. The Company reserves the right to discontinue this service without prior notice.
Liquidity
Liquidity is a measure of the Company's ability to efficiently meet normal cash flow requirements of both borrowers and depositors. To maintain proper liquidity, we use funds management policies, which include liquidity target ratios, along with our investment policies to assure we can meet our financial obligations to depositors, credit customers and stockholders. Liquidity is needed to meet depositors' withdrawal demands, extend credit to meet borrowers' needs, provide funds for normal operating expenses and cash dividends, and to fund other capital expenditures.
Cash generated by operating activities, investing activities and financing activities influences liquidity management. Our Company's historical activity in this area can be seen in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The most important source of funds is core deposits. Repayment of principal on outstanding loans and cash flows created from the investment portfolio are also factors in liquidity management. Other sources of funding include brokered certificates of deposit and the sale of loans or investments, if needed.
The Company's use of funds is shown in the investing activity section of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, where the net loan activity is presented. Other uses of funds include purchasing stock from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Pittsburgh, as well as capital expenditures. Capital expenditures (including software purchases), during the first six months of 2022 were $898,000 compared to $858,000 during the same time period in 2021.
Short-term debt from the FHLB supplements the Bank’s availability of funds. The Bank achieves liquidity primarily from temporary or short‑term investments in the Federal Reserve and the FHLB. The Bank had a maximum borrowing capacity at the FHLB of approximately $789.0 million, of which $123.1 million was outstanding, at June 30, 2022. The Bank also had two federal funds lines with third party providers in the total amount of $34.0 million as of June 30, 2022, which are unsecured and undrawn upon. We also have a borrower in custody line with the Federal Reserve Bank of approximately $1.1 million, which also is not drawn upon as of June 30, 2022. The Company continues to evaluate its liquidity needs and as necessary finds additional sources.
Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity. In addition to its operating expenses, Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is responsible for paying any dividends declared to its shareholders. Citizens Financial also has repurchased shares of its common stock. Citizens Financial Services, Inc.’s primary source of income is dividends received from the Bank. Both federal and state laws impose restrictions on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends. In particular, the Bank may not, as a state-chartered bank which is a member of the Federal Reserve System, declare a dividend without approval of the Federal Reserve, unless the dividend to be declared by the Bank’s Board of Directors does not exceed the total of: (i) the Bank’s net profits for the current year to date, plus (ii) its retained net profits for the preceding two current years, less any required transfers to surplus. The Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC have formal and informal policies which provide that insured banks and bank holding companies should generally pay dividends only out of current operating earnings, with some exceptions. The Prompt Corrective Action Rules, described above, further limit the ability of banks to pay dividends, because banks which are not classified as well capitalized or adequately capitalized may not pay dividends and no dividend may be paid which would make the Bank undercapitalized after the dividend. At June 30, 2022, Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $13.7 million.
Interest Rate and Market Risk Management
The objective of interest rate sensitivity management is to maintain an appropriate balance between the stable growth of income and the risks associated with maximizing income through interest sensitivity imbalances and the market value risk of assets and liabilities.
Because of the nature of our operations, we are not subject to foreign currency exchange or commodity price risk and, because we have no trading portfolio, we are not subject to trading risk. Currently, the Company has equity securities that represent only 0.10% of its total assets and, therefore, equity risk is not significant.
The primary components of interest-sensitive assets include adjustable-rate loans and investments, loan repayments, investment maturities and money market investments. The primary components of interest-sensitive liabilities include maturing certificates of deposit, IRA certificates of deposit and short-term borrowings. Savings deposits, NOW accounts and money market investor accounts are considered core deposits and are not short-term interest sensitive (except for the top-tier money market investor accounts, typically help by local governments, which are paid current market interest rates).
Gap analysis, one of the methods used by us to analyze interest rate risk, does not necessarily show the precise impact of specific interest rate movements on our Company's net interest income because the re-pricing of certain assets and liabilities is discretionary and is subject to competitive and other pressures. In addition, assets and liabilities within the same period may, in fact, be repaid at different times and at different rate levels. We have not experienced the kind of earnings volatility that might be indicated from gap analysis.
The Company currently uses a computer simulation model to better measure the impact of interest rate changes on net interest income. We use the model as part of our risk management and asset liability management processes that we believe will effectively identify, measure, and monitor the Company’s risk exposure. In this analysis, the Company examines the results of movements in interest rates with additional assumptions made concerning prepayment speeds on mortgage loans and mortgage securities. Shock scenarios, which assume a parallel shift in interest rates and is instantaneous, typically have the greatest impact on net interest income. The following is a rate shock analysis and the impact on net interest income as of June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands):
Changes in Rates | | Prospective One-Year Net Interest Income | | | | | | | |
-200 Shock | | $ | 69,838 | | | $ | (4,338 | ) | | | (5.85 | ) |
-100 Shock | | | 72,523 | | | | (1,653 | ) | | | (2.23 | ) |
Base | | | 74,176 | | | | - | | | | - | |
+100 Shock | | | 73,351 | | | | (825 | ) | | | (1.11 | ) |
+200 Shock | | | 73,328 | | | | (848 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) |
+300 Shock | | | 71,325 | | | | (2,851 | ) | | | (3.84 | ) |
+400 Shock | | | 70,296 | | | | (3,880 | ) | | | (5.23 | ) |
The model makes estimates, at each level of interest rate change, regarding cash flows from principal repayments on loans and mortgage backed securities, call activity of other investment securities, and deposit selection, re-pricing and maturity structure. Because of these assumptions, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates which would result in significant differences in the calculated projected change on net interest income. Additionally, the changes above do not necessarily represent the level of change under which management would undertake specific measures to realign its portfolio in order to reduce the projected level of change. It should be noted that the changes in net interest income noted above are in line with Company policy for interest rate risk.
Item 3-
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
In the normal course of conducting business activities, the Company is exposed to market risk, principally interest rate risk, through the operations of its banking subsidiary. Interest rate risk arises from market driven fluctuations in interest rates that affect cash flows, income, expense and values of financial instruments and was discussed previously in this Form 10-Q. Management and a committee of the Board of Directors manage interest rate risk (see also “Interest Rate and Market Risk Management”).
Item 4-
Control and Procedures
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the SEC (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Changes to Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II ‑ OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 ‑
Legal Proceedings
Management is not aware of any pending or threatened litigation that would have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of the Company. Any pending proceedings are ordinary, routine litigation incidental to the business of the Company and its subsidiary. In addition, no material proceedings are pending or are known to be threatened or contemplated against the Company and its subsidiary by government authorities.
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1.A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. At June 30, 2022, the risk factors of the Company have not changed materially from those reported in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. However, the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks that we face. 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.
Item 2 –
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Period | | Total Number of Shares (or units Purchased) | | | Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit) | | | Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans of Programs | | | Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
4/1/22 to 4/30/22 | | | 6,232 | | | $ | 68.81 | | | | 6,232 | | | | 128,744 | |
5/1/22 to 5/31/22 | | | 12,352 | | | $ | 68.26 | | | | 12,352 | | | | 116,392 | |
6/1/22 to 6/30/22 | | | - | | | $ | 0.00 | | | | - | | | | 116,392 | |
Total | | | 18,584 | | | $ | 62.00 | | | | 18,584 | | | | 116,392 | |
| (1) | On April 21, 2020, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to an additional 150,000 shares at an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $12.0 million over a period of 36 months. The repurchases will be conducted through open-market purchases or privately negotiated transactions and will be made from time to time depending on market conditions and other factors. No time limit was placed on the duration of the share repurchase program. Any repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes. |
Item 3 ‑
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4 –
Mine Safety Disclosure
Not applicable.
Item 5 ‑
Other Information
None
(a) | The following documents are filed as a part of this report: |
| | | Restated Articles of Incorporation of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (1) |
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| | | Articles of Amendment of Restated Articles of Incorporation of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (2) |
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| | | Bylaws of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (3) |
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| | | Form of Common Stock Certificate. (4) |
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| | | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer |
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| | | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer |
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| | | Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
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| 101 | | The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) The Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited), (ii) the Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited), (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (unaudited), (iv) the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited) and (vi) related notes (unaudited). |
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| 104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, as filed with the Commission on August 9, 2018.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Commission on April 26, 2021.
(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Commission on December 17, 2020.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Commission on March 14, 2006.
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.
| Citizens Financial Services, Inc. |
| (Registrant) |
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August 8, 2022 | | /s/ Randall E. Black |
| By: Randall E. Black |
| President and Chief Executive Officer |
| (Principal Executive Officer) |
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August 8, 2022 | | /s/ Stephen J. Guillaume |
| By: Stephen J. Guillaume |
| Chief Financial Officer |
| (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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