SFAS No. 154, "Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a Replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3." SFAS 154 establishes, unless impracticable, retrospective application as the required method for reporting a change in accounting principle in the absence of explicit transition requirements specific to a newly adopted accounting principle. Previously, most changes in accounting principle were recognized by including the cumulative effect of changing to the new account principle in net income of the period of the change. Under SFAS 154, retrospective application requires (i) the cumulative effect of the change to the new accounting principle on periods prior to those presented to be reflected in the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities as of the beginning of the first year presented, (ii) an offsetting adjustment, if any, to be made to the opening balance of retained earnings (or other appropriate complements of equity) for that period, and (iii) financial statements for each individual prior period presented to be adjusted to reflect the direct period-specific effects of applying the new accounting principle. Special retroactive application rules apply in situations where it is impracticable to determine either the period – specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. Indirect effects of a change in accounting principle are required to be reported in the period in which the accounting change is made. SFAS 154 carries forward the guidance in APB Opinion 20 "Accounting Changes," requiring justification of a change in accounting principle on the basis of preferability. SFAS 154 also carries forward without change the guidance contained in APB Opinion 20, for reporting the correction of an error in previously issued financial statements and for a change in an accounting estimate. SFAS is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS 154 did not significantly impact the Company's financial statements.
In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, "Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments", an amendment of SFAS No. 133 and SFAS No. 140. This statement permits fair value re-measurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation. It establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation. In addition, SFAS 155 clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of Statement 133. It also clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives. SFAS 155 amends Statement 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualifying special-purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. This Statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The Company is evaluating the impact, if any, of the adoption of this Statement on its financial results.
In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156 "Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets": This Statement amends SFAS No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities", and requires that all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities be initially measured at fair value, if practicable and permits the entities to elect either fair value measurement with changes in fair value reflected in earnings or the amortization and impairment requirements of SFAS No. 140 for subsequent measurement. The subsequent measurement of separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities at fair value eliminates the necessity for entities that manage the risks inherent in servicing assets and servicing liabilities with derivative to qualify for hedge account treatment and eliminates the characterization of declines in fair value as impairments or direct write-downs. This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The Company is evaluating the impact, if any, of the adoption of this Statement on its financial results.
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In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies when tax benefits should be recorded in financial statements, requires certain disclosures of uncertain tax matters and indicates how any tax reserves should be classified in a balance sheet. FIN 48 is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. We are evaluating the impact if any of FIN 48 on our results of operations and financial condition.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, "Employer's Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans" (an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132R) (SFAS 158). SFAS 158 requires an employer to recognize in its statement of financial position an asset for a plan's over funded status or a liability for a plan's under funded status, measure a plan's assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the employer's fiscal year (with limited exceptions), and recognize changes in the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan in the year in which the changes occur. Those changes will be report in our comprehensive income and as a separate component of stockholders' equity. SFAS 158 is effective for us in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. The Company does not offer any defined benefit retirement plans and therefore believes this new accounting standard will have no impact on its financial condition or results of operation.
In September 2006, the SEC's Office of the Chief Accountant and Divisions of Corporation Finance and Investment Management released SAB No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements ("SAB No. 108"), that provides interpretive guidance on how the effects of the carryover or reversal of prior year misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current year misstatement. The SEC staff believes that registrants should quantify errors using both a balance sheet and an income statement approach and evaluate whether either approach results quantifying a misstatement that, when all relevant quantitative and qualitative factors are considered, is material. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. The Company believes the adoption of SAB No. 108 will have no material impact on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS No. 157"). This statement provides a single definition of fair value, a framework for measuring fair value, and expanded disclosures concerning fair value. Previously, different definitions of fair value were contained in various accounting pronouncements creating inconsistencies in measurement and disclosures. SFAS No. 157 applies under those previously issued pronouncements that prescribe fair value as the relevant measure of value, except SFAS N. 123 (R) and related interpretations and pronouncements that require or permit effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is evaluating the impact of this new standard, but currently believes that adoption will not have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements. This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations and other portions of this report include forward-looking statements such as: statements of the Company’s goals, intentions, and expectations; estimates of risks and of future costs and benefits; assessments of loan quality, and probable loan losses, liquidity, and interest risk; and statements of the Company’s ability to achieve financial and other goals. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant uncertainties because they are based upon: the amount and timing of future changes in interest rates, market behaviors, and other economic conditions; future laws and regulations; and a variety of other matters. Because of these uncertainties, the actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company’s past growth and performance do not necessarily indicate its future results.
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Harbor Bankshares Corporation earnings for the third quarter of 2006 totaled $429 thousand, a decrease of $65 thousand or 13.2 percent when compared to the third quarter of 2005. Net interest income increased by $41 thousand or 1.5 percent. Non-interest income increased by $523 thousand or 127.9 percent mainly due to fees in the amount of $514 thousand resulting from the lending activity from one of the Corporation's subsidiaries, The Harbor Bank of Baltimore, LLC, ("The LLC"). Non-interest expenses increased by $692 thousand or 29.9 percent mainly related to expenses resulting from contributions to the non-profit subsidiary and expenses related to the operation of the LLC. The provisions for loan losses decreased by $49 thousand or 44.5 percent.
Year to date earning as of September 30, 2006 were $1.3 million reflecting a decrease of $2 thousand or .15 percent when compared to the first nine months of 2005. The annualized return on average assets (ROAA) and average stockholders equity (ROAE) were .69 percent and 10.3 percent respectively, compared to .74 percent and 10.9 percent achieved during the first nine months of 2005.
For the first nine months of 2006, net interest income increased by $219 thousand or 2.7 percent. Interest and fees on loans increased by $2.0 million or 20.2 percent as a result of the growth in the portfolio and interest rate increases. Investment income decreased by $14 thousand or 2.2 percent. Interest on federal funds sold increased by $174 thousand or 189.1 percent resulting from higher balances and rates. Interest expense increased by $2.0 million or 75.2 percent. Interest on time deposits increased by $808 thousand or 62.3 percent. Interest expense on saving accounts increased by $1.0 million or 108.3 percent. Time deposits increased by $17.8 million or 26.8 percent when compared to December 31, 2005. This increase, combined with higher rates for both, time and savings deposits were the main reason for overall increase in interest expense. The interest expense on borrowed funds was $55 thousand. The interest expense for the junior subordinated floating rate debentures increased by $101 thousand or 31.7 percent due to higher interest rates.
For the third quarter of 2006, when compared to the same period for 2005, net interest income increased by $41 thousand or 1.8 percent. Interest and fees on loans increased by $767 thousand or 21.8 percent resulting from portfolio growth and rate increases. Investment income at $209 thousand decreased by $2 thousand or .94 percent. Federal fund sold income increased by $42 thousand or 91.3 percent. Interest expense increased by $767 thousand or 77.2 percent mainly due to higher rates on time and savings deposits. Interest expense on time deposits increased by $351 thousand or 70.2 percent due to higher rates and increased balances. Interest expense on savings accounts increased by $372 thousand or 103.6 percent mainly due to higher interest rates. The interest expense on borrowed funds for the period was $14 thousand. The interest expense for the junior subordinated debentures increased by $33 thousand or 28.4 percent due to higher interest rates.
As of September 30, 2006, the provision for loan losses was $196 thousand compared to $350 thousand for the same period in 2005. Charge-offs totaled $104 thousand reflecting an increase of $26 thousand when compared to the $78 thousand charged-off during the same period in 2005. Recoveries for the period were $28 thousand, compared to $76 thousand recovered during the first nine months of 2005.
Future provisions for loan losses will continue to be based upon our assessment of the overall loan portfolio and its underlying collateral, the mix of loans within the portfolio, delinquency trends, economic conditions, current and prospective trends in real estate values, and other relevant factors under our allowance methodology.
Our allowance for loan loss methodology is a loan classification-based system. We base the required allowance on a percentage of the loan balance for each type of loan classification level. Allowance percentages are based on each individual lending program, its loss history and underwriting characteristics including loan value, credit score, debt coverage, collateral, and capacity to service debt.
This analysis is used to validate the loan loss reserve matrix as well as assist in establishing overall lending direction. In Management’s opinion, the allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2006 is adequate. There were no changes in estimation methods or assumptions that affected the methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance during the period.
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Non-performing assets consist of non-accruing loans, loans past due 90 days or more but still accruing, restructured loans, and foreclosed real estate.
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The following table shows the non-performing assets as of September 30, 2006 compared to December 31, 2005.
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Non-accruing Loans | | $ | 260 | | $ | 558 | |
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Total non-performing loans | | | 279 | | | 576 | |
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Non-performing loans to total loans | | | 0.14 | % | | 0.30 | % |
Non-performing assets to total assets | | | 0.11 | % | | 0.22 | % |
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans | | | 781.00 | % | | 357.50 | % |
For the first nine months of 2006, when compared to the same period for 2005, non-interest income increased by $368 thousand or 27.3 percent. Service charges on deposit accounts decreased by $153 thousand or 21.9 percent, mainly related to decreases in the returned check fees charges. Other income increased by $523 thousand or 80.6 percent mainly due to fees in the amount of $514 thousand resulting from the lending activity of one of the Corporation's subsidiaries, The Harbor Bank of Baltimore, LLC. There was a loss of $2 thousand on the sale of loans. Salary and employee benefits at $3.5 million increased by $152 thousand or 4.6 percent when compared to the same period of 2005. Advertising cost of $300 thousand increased by $15 thousand or 5.3 percent. Occupancy expense increased by $249 thousand or 32.6 percent reflecting the cost associated with the renovation of the Company's headquarters building and the opening of a new branch facility in October 2005. Equipment expenses increased by $21 thousand or 8.7 percent. Professional costs decreased by $85 thousand or 21.2 percent. Data processing fees increased by $45 thousand or 5.6 percent. Contributions increased by $304 thousand resulting from a $300 thousand contribution to the non-profit subsidiary, the Harbor Bank CDC. Other expenses increased by $271 thousand or 24.6 percent mainly due to operating expenses of the LLC. Included in this non-interest expense for 2005, is a loss of $225 thousand resulting from the final settlement of an ATM shortage matter.
For the third quarter of 2006, when compared to the same period for 2005, non-interest income increased by $523 thousand mainly due to the fees received from the LLC. Service charges on deposit accounts decreased by $22 thousand or 10.4 percent mainly related to the retuned check fees charges. Other income increased by $545 thousand from $197 thousand (see explanation above). Salary and employee benefits increased by $6 thousand or 0.5 percent and advertising cost increased by $15 thousand or 16.9 percent. Occupancy expenses increased by $60 thousand or 19.7 percent reflecting the cost associated with renovation expenses and branch expansion. Equipment expenses increased by $17 thousand or 18.5 percent. Professional costs increased by $95 thousand or 37.0 percent. Data processing expense increased by $22 thousand or 7.8 percent. Contributions increased by $299 thousand mainly due to a $300 thousand contribution to the non-profit subsidiary. Other expenses increased by $178 thousand or 49.5 percent mainly due to operating expenses related to the LLC.
As of September 30, 2006, total deposits were $229.3 million, reflecting a decrease of $566 thousand when compared to deposits as of December 31, 2005. Non-interest bearing deposits decreased by $13.9 million or 27.6 percent. Interest bearing transaction accounts decreased by $5.6 million or1.4 percent. Savings accounts which included money market accounts increased by $1.2 million or 22.0 percent and time deposits increased by $17.8 million or 26.8 percent.
Total loans, including loans held for sale, increased by $10.3 million or 5.4 percent. The increase was mainly the result of growth in the commercial loans and commercial real estate categories. Stockholders' equity increased by $895 thousand, resulting from earnings of $1.3 million offset by a decrease of $125 thousand of unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, offset by cash dividends paid in the amount of $343 thousand, and the retirement of 10,000 shares or $250 thousand of common stock. Primary and risk based capital were 7.5 percent and 11.5 percent, respectively.
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HARBOR BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
As of September 30, 2006, based on borrowing arrangements with the Federal Home Loan Bank there was unused credit availability of $25.7 million. As of that date, the Company had sufficient liquidity to withstand any unusual demand for funds without the liquidation of its securities.
The Harbor Bank CDC ("CDC") and The Harbor Bank of Baltimore LLC were established in 2003. The Harbor Bank CDC is a non-profit company established for the purpose of bringing financial assistance to underserved areas in the City of Baltimore. The Corporation has no investments in the CDC. The Harbor Bank of Maryland, one of the Company's subsidiaries has a $1.0 million loan to the CDC. As of September 30, 2006, the CDC had $7 thousand in operating income and a $25 thousand loss since inception. These numbers exclude any tax benefit that may be available.
The Harbor Bank of Baltimore LLC was established for the purpose of taking advantage of the New Markets Tax Credit program offered by the U.S. Treasury Department for the development of certain targeted markets in the country. In the case of the LLC, the targeted market is the City of Baltimore. The LLC received a $50 million New Market Tax Credit award in September 2004. The LLC has funded a $25.0 million loan through a partnership with General Motors Corporation, and a $10 million loan with Presidential Partners, a real estate development company.
The Company’s stock is traded from time to time over the counter, but is not listed on Nasdaq or any exchange or quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. The last trade of which the Company is aware was on November 1, 2006 at a price of $28.50. During the first nine months of 2006, other trades are believed to have been made at prices raging from $25.00 to $31.00.
ITEM 3 Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated as of the last day of the period covered by this report, the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a – 15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a – 15 under the Securities Act of 1934) for the period ending September 30, 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Effective October 30, 2006, we converted from Fidelity Information Systems to FISERV as a third party vendor. This conversion is monitored daily, and no changes in the internal controls are expected.
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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
| | Item 1. | | Proceedings |
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| | | | The Company and its Bank subsidiary, at times and in the ordinary course of business, are subject to various pending and threatened legal actions. The relief or damages sought in some of these actions may be substantial. Management considers that the outcome of such actions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position; however, the Company is not able to predict whether the outcome of such actions may or may not have a material adverse effect on results of operations in a particular future period as the timing and amount of any resolution of such actions and relationship to the future results of operations are not known. |
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| | Item 2. | | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. |
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| | Item 3. | | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
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| | Item 4. | | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
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| | Item 6. | | Exhibits |
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| | | | Exhibit 31(a),(b), Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications |
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| | | | Exhibit 32(a), (b), 18 U.S.C Section 1350 Certifications |
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HARBOR BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
HARBOR BANKSHARES CORPORATION
Date: | November 13, 2006 | | /s/Joseph Haskins, Jr. |
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Date: | November 13, 2006 | | /s/Teodoro J. Hernandez |
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