The following table presents asset categories posing the greatest risk of loss and related ratios. We generally place a loan on nonaccrual status and cease accruing interest income, i.e., recognize interest income on a cash basis as long as the loan is sufficiently collateralized, when loan payment performance is unsatisfactory and the loan is past due 90 days or more. Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest represent loans that are contractually past due, but are well collateralized and in the process of collection. Foreclosed real estate represents real estate acquired to satisfy debts owed to PeoplesBank. The final category, troubled debt restructurings, pertains to loans whose terms have been modified to include a concession that we would not ordinarily consider due to the debtor’s financial difficulties. Concessions granted under a troubled debt restructuring typically involve a reduction of interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, the deferral of payments or extension of the stated maturity date. Troubled debt restructurings are evaluated for impairment if they have been restructured during the most recent calendar year, or if they cease to perform in accordance with the modified terms. The paragraphs below explain significant changes in the aforementioned categories as of June 30, 2012, compared to December 31, 2011.
An internal asset quality control committee meets monthly to review and manage nonperforming assets. Collection activity on these accounts is closely monitored and managed by in-house counsel. We generally rely on appraisals performed by independent licensed appraisers to determine the value of collateral for impaired collateral-dependent loans. Generally, an appraisal is performed when: an account reaches 60 days past due, unless a certified appraisal was completed within the past six months; market values have changed significantly; the condition of the property has changed significantly; or the existing appraisal is outdated. In instances where the value of the collateral net of costs to sell is less than the net carrying amount for impaired commercial related loans, a specific loss allowance is established for the difference by recording a loss provision to the income statement. When it is probable that some portion or an entire loan balance will not be collected, that amount is charged off as loss against the allowance.
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The level of nonperforming assets was relatively high in comparison to the Corporation’s historic levels for both periods primarily as a result of prolonged weakened economic conditions and the corresponding effects it has had on our commercial borrowers.
Nonaccrual loans
On June 30, 2012, the nonperforming loan portfolio balance totaled $10,880,000 and was comprised primarily of collateralized commercial loans. Comparatively, nonperforming loans totaled $11,701,000 at year-end 2011. During the quarter ended June 30, 2012, a nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loan totaling $3,557,000 paid off in full. During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, a commercial loan totaling $3,424,000 was reclassified to nonaccrual status described below as loan no. 1. On June 30, 2012, the nonaccrual loan portfolio was comprised of nineteen unrelated loan relationships with outstanding principal balances ranging in size from $14,000 to $3,424,000. Four unrelated commercial relationships, which represent 71 percent of the total nonaccrual loan portfolio balance, are described below.
We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses at least quarterly and have established a loss allowance for selected loan relationships where the net realizable value of the collateral is insufficient to repay the loan. In this regard, allowances, if applicable, are noted below within the description of the loan. Collection efforts, including modification of contractual terms for individual accounts based on prevailing market conditions and liquidation of collateral assets, are being employed to maximize recovery. Further provisions for loan losses may be required for nonaccrual loans as additional information becomes available or conditions change or as required by bank regulators. A loan is returned to interest accruing status when we determine that circumstances have improved to the extent that all of the principal and interest amounts contractually due are current for at least six consecutive payments and future payments are reasonably assured.
Loan no. 1—At June 30, 2012, the outstanding principal balance of the loan relationship was $3,424,000, for a municipal development project. Repayment is expected from an approved and in good-standing Pennsylvania state grant, which disburses funds periodically as project progress requirements are met.
Loan no. 2—At June 30, 2012, the outstanding principal balance of the loan relationship was $2,138,000, collateralized by commercial rental properties whose rent is assigned to PeoplesBank. Based on a recent appraisal of the primary real estate collateralizing the relationship, we believe that the loans are adequately collateralized. The borrower is presently operating under a troubled debt restructuring agreement.
Loan no. 3—At June 30, 2012, the outstanding principal balance of the loan relationship was $1,281,000, which represents three commercial loans guaranteed from 70% to 80%, depending upon the specific loan, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A $120,000 allowance for loan losses was established for this relationship. Several parcels of improved real estate provide collateral for the loans. The Bank is working through the process to liquidate the real estate.
Loan no. 4— PeoplesBank owns a 62.5 percent participation interest in this loan relationship. The carrying value of the Bank’s principal at June 30, 2012, was $859,000, which reflects a payment totaling $1,634,000 from the sale of collateral during January 2012. The Bank is pursuing its legal options against parties to the original loan agreement. As previously disclosed, PeoplesBank charged-off $2,275,000 as a loss in September 2011 due to deterioration in the value of the collateral.
Foreclosed real estate
On June 30, 2012, foreclosed real estate, net of allowance, totaled $12,685,000, compared to $16,243,000 at December 31, 2011. The $3,558,000 or 22 percent decrease was due primarily to the sale of real estate and secondarily to an increase in the allowance for real estate losses for selected properties. On June 30, 2012, the portfolio was comprised of six unrelated accounts ranging in size from $157,000 to $7,338,000, which we are actively attempting to liquidate, with the exception of property no. 3 below. If a valuation allowance for probable loss was established for a particular property it is so noted in the property description below. Further valuation allowances may be required on any foreclosed property as additional information becomes available or conditions change. Foreclosed real estate is included in the other assets category on the Corporation’s balance sheet. Five unrelated foreclosed real estate properties, which represent the majority of the foreclosed real estate portfolio balance, are described below.
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Property no. 1—The carrying amount of this office building property at June 30, 2012 was $7,338,000, which is net of a $899,000 allowance for probable loss based on an independent appraisal less estimated selling costs and other adjustments. A reputable tenant took occupancy in 2011 and leased the majority of the building. Approximately $1,075,000 of rental income was recorded for the first six months of 2012 while ongoing operating and other miscellaneous expenses totaled approximately $566,000. Impairment losses totaling $496,000 were also recognized for the current six month period. On July 19, 2012, the property was sold for cash and the Corporation realized a $159,000 loss on the sale, which was above the valuation allowance.
Property no. 2— The carrying amount of this property at June 30, 2012 was $2,115,000, which is net of a $600,000 allowance for probable loss. During the second quarter of 2012 a $308,000 impairment loss and corresponding increase in the allowance were recognized pending the results of an independent appraisal of the property ordered in July. This account is collateralized by 135 approved residential building lots. Of this total, 28 lots are improved and under contract with a local builder for takedown by June 30, 2012. As of June 30, 2012, no lots have been sold. Management is evaluating its disposition options.
Property no. 3— The carrying amount of this property at June 30, 2012 was $1,704,000, which is net of a $1,594,000 allowance for probable loss based on an independent appraisal less estimated selling costs. This account is collateralized by 266 acres of unimproved land that is zoned for residential development. Based on information obtained in the current period, plans to obtain a formal development plan were suspended with the intent to temporarily retain the property and investigate other development, disposition or income generating options at some future date. As a result, an impairment loss of approximately $320,000 and a corresponding increase to the allowance was recognized for this property in the first quarter of 2012.
Property no. 4—The carrying amount of this property at June 30, 2012 was $780,000, which represents the value of the borrower’s personal residence presently listed for sale. In February 2012, the sale of unimproved land was completed and the Corporation received net proceeds totaling $837,000.
Property no. 5— PeoplesBank has a 64 percent interest in 42 improved lots within a 20.6 acre established residential subdivision, which represents the original collateral. The carrying value of PeoplesBank’s interest at June 30, 2012 was $591,000, which is net of a $100,000 allowance for probable loss. During June 2010, a purchase agreement was executed which permitted the buyer to develop and sell the lots over a two-year period. Since inception through June 30, 2012, 23 lots have been sold.
Allowance for loan losses
Although the Corporation maintains sound credit policies, certain loans deteriorate and must be charged off as losses. The allowance for loan losses is maintained to absorb losses inherent in the portfolio. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and is reduced by loan charge-offs, net of recoveries. The allowance is based upon management’s continuous evaluation of the loan portfolio coupled with a formal review of adequacy on a quarterly basis, which is subject to review and approval by the Board.
The allowance for loan losses consists primarily of three components: specific allowances for individually impaired commercial loans; allowances calculated for pools of loans; and an unallocated component, which reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the assumptions that underlie the evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance. The Corporation uses an internal risk rating system to evaluate individual loans. Loans are segmented into industry groups or pools with similar characteristics, and an allowance for loan losses is allocated to each segment based on quantitative factors such as recent loss history (two-year rolling average of net charge-offs) and qualitative factors, such as the results of internal and external credit reviews, changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio, adequacy of collateral, general economic conditions and the local business outlook. Determining the level of the allowance for probable loan losses at any given period is difficult, particularly during deteriorating or uncertain economic periods. We must make estimates using assumptions and information which are often subjective and fluid. There is also the potential for adjustment to the allowance as a result of regulatory examinations.
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The following table presents an analysis of the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. The allowance was $8,690,000 or 1.23 percent of total loans on June 30, 2012, compared to $8,351,000 or 1.23 percent, on June 30, 2011. During the most recent six-month period, net charge-offs totaled $512,000, which was comparable to the $500,000 for the first six months of 2011. The annualized net charge-off ratio was low at 0.15 percent for both periods. However, the risks and uncertainties associated with prolonged weakness in economic and business conditions, a relatively high level of unemployment and erosion of real estate values, which adversely affect our borrowers’ ability to service their loans, can cause significant fluctuations in the level of charge-offs and provision expense from one period to another. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the loan portfolio, we believe that the allowance for loan losses was adequate at June 30, 2012.
Table 10 -Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses
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(dollars in thousands) | | 2012 | | 2011 | |
Balance-January 1, | | $ | 8,702 | | $ | 7,626 | |
Provision charged to operating expense | | | 500 | | | 1,225 | |
Loans charged off: | | | | | | | |
Commercial, financial and agricultural | | | 331 | | | 218 | |
Real estate - construction and land development | | | 2 | | | 0 | |
Real estate - residential mortgages | | | 39 | | | 56 | |
Consumer and home equity | | | 204 | | | 239 | |
Total loans charged off | | | 576 | | | 513 | |
Recoveries: | | | | | | | |
Commercial, financial and agricultural | | | 11 | | | 2 | |
Real estate - residential mortgages | | | 41 | | | 0 | |
Consumer and home equity | | | 12 | | | 11 | |
Total recoveries | | | 64 | | | 13 | |
Net charge-offs | | | 512 | | | 500 | |
Balance-June 30, | | $ | 8,690 | | $ | 8,351 | |
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Allowance for loan losses as a % of total period-end loans | | | 1.23 | % | | 1.23 | % |
Annualized net charge-offs as a % of average total loans | | | 0.15 | % | | 0.15 | % |
Allowance for loan losses as a % of nonperforming loans | | | 79.88 | % | | 42.32 | % |
Liquidity risk management
Maintaining adequate liquidity provides the Corporation with the ability to meet financial obligations to depositors, loan customers, employees, and shareholders on a timely and cost effective basis in the normal course of business. Additionally, it provides funds for growth and business opportunities as they arise. Liquidity is generated from transactions relating to both the Corporation’s assets and liabilities. The primary sources of asset liquidity are scheduled investment security maturities and cash inflows, funds received from customer loan payments, and asset sales. The primary sources of liability liquidity are deposit growth, short-term borrowings and long-term debt. The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, included in this report, present the changes in cash from operating, investing and financing activities. At June 30, 2012, we believe that liquidity was adequate based upon the $42 million level of interest bearing deposits with banks, the potential liquidation of unpledged available-for-sale securities with a fair value totaling approximately $90 million and available credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh totaling approximately $169 million. The Corporation’s loan-to-deposit ratio was 80 percent at June 30, 2012, compared to 81 percent for year-end 2011.
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Off-balance sheet arrangements
The Corporation’s financial statements do not reflect various commitments that are made in the normal course of business, which may involve some liquidity risk. These commitments consist primarily of commitments to grant new loans, unfunded commitments under existing loan facilities, and letters of credit issued under the same standards as on-balance sheet instruments. Unused commitments on June 30, 2012, totaled $221 million and consisted of $150 million in unfunded commitments under existing loan facilities, $54 million to grant new loans and $17 million in letters of credit. Normally these commitments have fixed expiration dates or termination clauses and are for specific purposes. Accordingly, many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon and therefore, generally do not present significant liquidity risk to the Corporation or PeoplesBank.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Corporation carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation’s management, including the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based upon the evaluation, the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2012, the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective. The Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that information required to be disclosed in the Corporation’s reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, that the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs, and inherent limitations that may not prevent fraud, particularly by collusion of two or more people or by management override of a control.
There has been no change in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2012, that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.
Part II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal proceedings
There are no legal proceedings pending against Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries which are expected to have a material impact upon the consolidated financial position and/or operating results of the Corporation other than routine litigation incidental to the business. Management is not aware of any proceedings known or contemplated by government authorities.
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Item 1A. Risk factors |
This Item 1A is not applicable to smaller reporting companies. |
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Item 2. Unregistered sales of equity securities and use of proceeds |
The Corporation has nothing to report under this Item 2. |
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Item 3. Defaults upon senior securities |
The Corporation has nothing to report under this Item 3. |
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Item 4. Mine safety disclosures |
This Item 4 is not applicable to the Corporation. |
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Item 5. Other information |
The Corporation has nothing to report under this Item 5. |
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Item 6. Exhibits |
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Exhibit Number | | Description of Exhibit | |
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3.1 | | Amended Articles of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for September 30, 2010, filed with the Commission on November 15, 2010) |
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3.2 | | Amended By-laws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February 17, 2012) |
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3.3 | | Certificate of Designations for the Series A Preferred Stock (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on January 15, 2009) |
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3.3 | | Certificate of Designation of Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 24, 2011) |
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4 | | Rights Agreement dated as of November 4, 2005 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for September 30, 2010, filed with Commission on November 15, 2010), as amended January 9, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for September 30, 2010, filed with the Commission on November 15, 2010), as further amended August 18, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 24, 2011) |
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4.1 | | Small Business Lending Fund- Securities Purchase Agreement, dated August 18, 2011, between Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc and the Secretary of the Treasury, with respect to the issuance and sale of the SBLF Preferred Stock (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 24, 2011) |
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31.1 | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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31.2 | | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32 | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned there unto duly authorized.
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| | Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. |
| | (Registrant) | |
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August 14, 2012 | | /s/ Larry J. Miller | |
Date | | Larry J. Miller |
| | President & CEO |
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August 14, 2012 | | /s/ Jann A. Weaver | |
Date | | Jann A. Weaver |
| | Treasurer & Assistant Secretary |
| | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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