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 March 31, 2014, compared to December 31, 2013.
Nonperforming assets are under the purview of in-house counsel who continuously monitors and manages the collection of these accounts. Additionally, an internal asset quality control committee meets monthly to review nonperforming assets. 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 90 days past due, unless a certified appraisal was completed within the past twelve 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have changed significantly; the condition of the property has changed significantly; or the existing appraisal is outdated.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 current level of nonperforming assets has decreased by approximately $2.1 million or 11 percent when compared to year-end 2013. The decrease was primarily the result of a $1.05 million payoff of a nonaccrual commercial loan and an approximate $0.5 million recovery from the sale of a foreclosed property. Generally, we remain concerned about prolonged weak economic conditions and the corresponding effects it has on our commercial borrowers.
Nonaccrual loans
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. There is also the potential for adjustment to the allowance as a result of regulatory examinations. 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.
On March 31, 2014, the nonperforming loan portfolio balance totaled $13,668,000, compared to $15,300,000 at year-end 2013. For both periods the portfolio balance was comprised primarily of collateralized commercial loans. On March 31, 2014, the nonaccrual loan portfolio was comprised of twenty-six unrelated loan relationships with outstanding principal balances ranging in size from $8,700 to $5,474,000. Five unrelated commercial relationships, which represent 83 percent of the nonperforming loan portfolio balance, are described below.
Loan no. 1—At March 31, 2014, the outstanding principal balance of the loan relationship was $5,474,000, collateralized by various commercial properties. A $750,000 allowance for probable loan losses was established for this relationship. Management is weighing its legal remedies to recover the amount due.
Loan no. 2—At March 31, 2014, the outstanding principal balance of the loan relationship was $2,037,000, collateralized by commercial rental properties whose rents are 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 March 31, 2014, the outstanding principal balance of the loan relationship was $1,407,000, collateralized by various residential rental properties. A $500,000 allowance for loan losses was established for this relationship. The Bank is presently pursuing its legal remedies to recover the amount due.
Loan no. 4—At March 31, 2014, the outstanding principal balance of the loan relationship was $1,349,000, collateralized by two commercial properties. Based on an independent appraisal of the real estate collateralizing the relationship, we believe that the loans are adequately collateralized. The Bank is presently pursuing its legal remedies to recover the amount due.
Loan no. 5—At March 31, 2014, the outstanding principal balance of the loan relationship was $1,126,000, collateralized by a commercial rental property. Subsequent to March 31, 2014, the property was acquired by the Corporation in satisfaction of debt. Management is evaluating its recovery options for this account.
Foreclosed real estate
On March 31, 2014, foreclosed real estate, net of allowance, totaled $3,635,000, compared to $4,068,000 at December 31, 2013. On March 31, 2014, the portfolio was comprised of seven unrelated accounts ranging in size from $120,000 to $1,179,000, net of related allowance. If a valuation allowance for probable loss has been 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. Three 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 property at March 31, 2014 was $1,179,000, which is net of a $2,119,000 allowance for probable loss based on an independent appraisal, as adjusted for improvements, less estimated selling costs. This account is collateralized by 266 acres of unimproved land that is zoned for residential development. Management is evaluating its disposition options with regard to this property.
Property no. 2— The carrying amount of this property at March 31, 2014 was $1,088,000, which is net of a $1,627,000 allowance for probable loss. This account is comprised of 134 approved residential building lots. Of this total, 28 lots are improved. Management is evaluating its disposition options with regard to this property.
Property no. 3—The carrying amount of this residential property at March 31, 2014 was $698,000, which is net of a $82,000 allowance for probable loss. The property is presently listed for sale.
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.
The following table presents an analysis of the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The $827,000 or 9 percent increase in the allowance generally supported the $112 million or 15 percent increase in loans, net of deferred fees. The $290,000 or 112 percent increase in the provision thus far for 2014 reflected an increase in net charge-offs compared to the first three months of 2013. The risks and uncertainties associated with prolonged weakness in economic and business conditions, the level of unemployment and erosion of real estate values can adversely affect our borrowers’ ability to service their loans causing 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 March 31, 2014.
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Table 6 -Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses
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(dollars in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Balance-January 1, | | $ | 9,975 | | $ | 9,302 | |
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Provision charged to operating expense | | | 550 | | | 260 | |
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Loans charged off: | | | | | | | |
Commercial, financial and agricultural | | | 125 | | | 0 | |
Real estate - construction and land development | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
Real estate - residential mortgages | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
Consumer and home equity | | | 165 | | | 107 | |
Total loans charged off | | | 290 | | | 107 | |
Recoveries: | | | | | | | |
Commercial, financial and agricultural | | | 18 | | | 4 | |
Real estate - residential mortgages | | | 3 | | | 0 | |
Consumer and home equity | | | 57 | | | 27 | |
Total recoveries | | | 78 | | | 31 | |
Net charge-offs | | | 212 | | | 76 | |
Balance-March 31, | | $ | 10,313 | | $ | 9,486 | |
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Allowance for loan losses as a% of total period-end loans | | | 1.18 | % | | 1.25 | % |
Annualized net charge-offs as a% of average total loans | | | 0.10 | % | | 0.04 | % |
Allowance for loan losses as a% of nonperforming loans | | | 75.46 | % | | 77.99 | % |
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 March 31, 2014, we believe that liquidity was adequate based upon the potential liquidation of unpledged available-for-sale securities with a fair value totaling approximately $80 million and available credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh totaling approximately $261 million. The Corporation’s loan-to-deposit ratio was 92 percent at March 31, 2014, compared to 93 percent at year-end 2013.
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 March 31, 2014, totaled $268 million and consisted of $199 million in unfunded commitments under existing loan facilities, $43 million to grant new loans and $26 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.
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.
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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 March 31, 2014, 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 March 31, 2014, that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.
Part II—OTHER INFORMATION
The Corporation and PeoplesBank are involved in routine litigation incidental to their business. There are no legal proceedings pending against the Corporation 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. Management is not aware of any proceedings known or contemplated by government authorities.
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 relies on its subsidiary PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company, for dividend distributions, which are subject to restrictions as reported in Note 9—Regulatory Matters of the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
The Corporation has a Share Repurchase Program (Program), which was authorized in 1995, and periodically amended, to permit the purchase of up to a maximum of 4.9 percent of the outstanding shares of the Corporation’s common stock at a price per share no greater than 200 percent of the latest quarterly published book value. For the three month period ended March 31, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013, the Corporation had not acquired any of its common stock under the Program. The U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF) agreement imposes limits on the ability of the Corporation to repurchase shares of common stock if it fails to declare and pay quarterly dividends on the SBLF preferred stock.
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On March 26, 2014, the Corporation completed a private placement of 650,000 shares of its common stock, par value $2.50 per share, at a purchase price of $20.00 per share, for gross proceeds of $13 million. The shares were sold pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”), by and among the Corporation and (7) accredited investors. Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P., acted as sole placement agent for the offering. The issuance of the common stock pursuant to the Purchase Agreement was conducted to quality as a private placement to “accredited investors” (as the term is defined under Rule 501 of Regulation D), exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), in reliance upon Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D as a transaction not involving a public offering. Subject to approval by the Corporation’s primary bank regulatory agencies, the Corporation intends to use the net proceeds of $12.5 million from the offering, plus additional cash of $500,000, to redeem $13 million of the $25 million in outstanding shares of the Corporation’s preferred stock held by the United States Department of the Treasury under the Small Business Lending Fund Program. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the purchasers also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Corporation under which the Corporation agreed to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the resale of the common stock issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
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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.
The Corporation has nothing to report under this Item 5.
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Number | | Description of Exhibit | |
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, 2012, filed with the Commission on November 13, 2012) |
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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 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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4.1 | | 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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4.2 | | Specimen Certificate for Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the Commission on November 21, 2013) |
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4.3 | | Registration Rights Agreement dated March 26, 2014 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 26, 2014) |
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10.1 | | Securities Purchase Agreement dated March 26, 2014 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 27, 2014) |
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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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101 | | Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – filed herewith. |
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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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May 9, 2014 | /s/ Larry J. Miller | |
Date | Larry J. Miller | |
| President & CEO | |
| (Principal Executive Officer) | |
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May 9, 2014 | /s/ Jann A. Weaver | |
Date | Jann A. Weaver | |
| Treasurer & Assistant Secretary | |
| (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |
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