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Financial Year FY2013 Q3
Bank of Marin Bancorp - 10-Q quarterly report FY2013 Q3
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
September 30, 2013
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________________ to __________________
Commission File Number
001-33572
Bank of Marin Bancorp
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
California
20-8859754
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
504 Redwood Blvd., Suite 100, Novato, CA
94947
(Address of principal executive office)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(415) 763-4520
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
x
No
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes
x
No
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b(2) of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
o
Accelerated filer
x
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting company
o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a shell company, as defined in Rule 12b(2) of the Exchange Act.
Yes
o
No
x
As of October 31, 2013, there were 5,460,411 shares of common stock outstanding.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page-3
ITEM 1.
Financial Statements
Page-3
Consolidated Statements of Condition
Page-3
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Page-4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Page-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Page-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Page-7
ITEM 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Page-34
ITEM 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
Page-51
ITEM 4.
Controls and Procedures
Page-52
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Page-53
ITEM 1.
Legal Proceedings
Page-53
ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors
Page-53
ITEM 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Page-53
ITEM 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Page-53
ITEM 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Page-53
ITEM 5.
Other Information
Page-53
ITEM 6.
Exhibits
Page-54
SIGNATURES
Page-55
Page-2
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF
CONDITION
at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
(in thousands, except share data; 2013 unaudited)
September 30, 2013
December 31, 2012
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
99,358
$
28,349
Investment securities
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
130,085
139,452
Available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost $118,353 and $150,420 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
119,340
153,962
Total investment securities
249,425
293,414
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $13,808 and $13,661 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
1,079,043
1,060,291
Bank premises and equipment, net
8,947
9,344
Interest receivable and other assets
46,830
43,351
Total assets
$
1,483,603
$
1,434,749
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities
Deposits
Non-interest bearing
$
537,104
$
389,722
Interest bearing
Transaction accounts
76,221
169,647
Savings accounts
102,898
93,404
Money market accounts
437,247
443,742
CDARS® time accounts
1,474
15,718
Other time accounts
137,532
141,056
Total deposits
1,292,476
1,253,289
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
15,000
15,000
Interest payable and other liabilities
14,416
14,668
Total liabilities
1,321,892
1,282,957
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, no par value
Authorized - 5,000,000 shares, none issued
—
—
Common stock, no par value
Authorized - 15,000,000 shares;
Issued and outstanding - 5,462,061 and 5,389,210 at
September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
60,982
58,573
Retained earnings
100,157
91,164
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
572
2,055
Total stockholders' equity
161,711
151,792
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
1,483,603
$
1,434,749
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Page-3
BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three months ended
Nine months ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)
September 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Interest income
Interest and fees on loans
$
13,049
$
13,366
$
14,117
$
40,050
$
44,769
Interest on investment securities
Securities of U.S. government agencies
553
585
731
1,763
2,515
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
524
437
382
1,599
1,224
Corporate debt securities and other
311
339
326
974
812
Interest due from banks and other
34
3
42
45
148
Total interest income
14,471
14,730
15,598
44,431
49,468
Interest expense
Interest on interest bearing transaction accounts
12
12
48
35
137
Interest on savings accounts
9
8
26
25
72
Interest on money market accounts
101
95
181
295
544
Interest on CDARS® time accounts
1
2
19
8
72
Interest on other time accounts
226
224
254
682
827
Interest on borrowed funds
80
84
153
243
417
Total interest expense
429
425
681
1,288
2,069
Net interest income
14,042
14,305
14,917
43,143
47,399
(Reversal of) provision for loan losses
(480
)
1,100
2,100
390
2,200
Net interest income after (reversal of) provision for loan losses
14,522
13,205
12,817
42,753
45,199
Non-interest income
Service charges on deposit accounts
509
515
528
1,545
1,601
Wealth Management and Trust Services
532
539
507
1,618
1,451
Debit card interchange fees
288
280
261
820
754
Merchant interchange fees
196
222
183
623
562
Earnings on Bank-owned life insurance
179
186
192
766
572
Loss on sale of securities
(35
)
—
—
(35
)
(34
)
Other income
284
202
130
666
390
Total non-interest income
1,953
1,944
1,801
6,003
5,296
Non-interest expense
Salaries and related benefits
5,389
5,430
5,211
16,117
16,129
Occupancy and equipment
1,040
1,052
1,089
3,165
3,132
Depreciation and amortization
343
353
339
1,032
1,021
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance
244
223
221
681
672
Data processing
612
696
596
1,857
1,862
Professional services
775
814
519
2,116
1,620
Other expense
1,704
1,851
1,617
5,253
4,676
Total non-interest expense
10,107
10,419
9,592
30,221
29,112
Income before provision for income taxes
6,368
4,730
5,026
18,535
21,383
Provision for income taxes
2,364
1,675
1,802
6,610
8,268
Net income
$
4,004
$
3,055
$
3,224
$
11,925
$
13,115
Net income per common share:
Basic
$
0.74
$
0.56
$
0.60
$
2.20
$
2.46
Diluted
$
0.72
$
0.55
$
0.59
$
2.16
$
2.41
Weighted average shares used to compute net income per common share:
Basic
5,433
5,419
5,344
5,414
5,335
Diluted
5,538
5,509
5,455
5,511
5,433
Dividends declared per common share
$
0.18
$
0.18
$
0.18
$
0.54
$
0.52
Comprehensive income:
Net income
$
4,004
$
3,055
$
3,224
$
11,925
$
13,115
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Change in net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
(621
)
(1,666
)
747
(2,591
)
736
Reclassification adjustment for loss on sale of
securities included in net income
35
—
—
35
34
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale
securities, before tax
(586
)
(1,666
)
747
(2,556
)
770
Deferred tax (benefit) expense
(246
)
(700
)
314
(1,073
)
324
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
(340
)
(966
)
433
(1,483
)
446
Comprehensive income
$
3,664
$
2,089
$
3,657
$
10,442
$
13,561
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Page-4
BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2013
(dollars in thousands; 2013 unaudited )
Common Stock
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income,
Net of Taxes
Total
Shares
Amount
Balance at December 31, 2011
5,336,927
$
56,854
$
77,098
$
1,599
$
135,551
Net income
—
—
17,817
—
17,817
Other comprehensive income
—
—
—
456
456
Stock options exercised
37,563
1,041
—
—
1,041
Excess tax benefit - stock-based compensation
—
42
—
—
42
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan
700
25
—
—
25
Restricted stock granted
9,030
—
—
—
—
Restricted stock forfeited / cancelled
(380
)
—
—
—
—
Stock-based compensation - stock options
—
206
—
—
206
Stock-based compensation - restricted stock
—
202
—
—
202
Cash dividends paid on common stock
—
—
(3,751
)
—
(3,751
)
Stock purchased by directors under director stock plan
100
4
—
—
4
Stock issued in payment of director fees
5,270
199
—
—
199
Balance at December 31, 2012
5,389,210
$
58,573
$
91,164
$
2,055
$
151,792
Net income
—
—
11,925
—
11,925
Other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
(1,483
)
(1,483
)
Stock options exercised
56,850
1,736
—
—
1,736
Excess tax benefit - stock-based compensation
—
108
—
—
108
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan
720
28
—
—
28
Restricted stock granted
12,010
—
—
—
—
Restricted stock forfeited / cancelled
(2,508
)
—
—
—
—
Stock-based compensation - stock options
—
139
—
—
139
Stock-based compensation - restricted stock
—
170
—
—
170
Cash dividends paid on common stock
—
—
(2,932
)
—
(2,932
)
Stock purchased by directors under director stock plan
160
6
—
—
6
Stock issued in payment of director fees
5,619
222
—
—
222
Balance at September 30, 2013
5,462,061
$
60,982
$
100,157
$
572
$
161,711
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Page-5
BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
(in thousands, unaudited)
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income
$
11,925
$
13,115
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses
390
2,200
Compensation expense--common stock for director fees
166
155
Stock-based compensation expense
309
307
Excess tax benefits from exercised stock options
(86
)
(40
)
Amortization of investment security premiums, net of accretion of discounts
2,401
1,619
Accretion of discount on acquired loans
(1,137
)
(1,965
)
Decrease in deferred loan origination fees, net
(662
)
(895
)
Loss on sale of investment securities
35
34
Depreciation and amortization
1,032
1,021
Loss on disposal of premise and equipment
—
11
(Gain) loss on sale of repossessed assets
(43
)
14
Earnings on bank owned life insurance policies
(766
)
(572
)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Interest receivable
408
(267
)
Interest payable
(32
)
(142
)
Deferred rent and other rent-related expenses
50
257
Other assets
(2,276
)
798
Other liabilities
2,926
(1,623
)
Total adjustments
2,715
912
Net cash provided by operating activities
14,640
14,027
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of securities held-to-maturity
—
(40,639
)
Purchase of securities available-for-sale
—
(55,679
)
Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale
2,220
2,186
Proceeds from paydowns/maturity of securities held-to-maturity
7,815
5,068
Proceeds from paydowns/maturity of securities available-for-sale
28,963
41,663
Loans originated and principal collected, net
(20,375
)
17,301
Purchase of bank owned life insurance policies
—
(364
)
Purchase of premises and equipment
(635
)
(523
)
Proceeds from sale of repossessed assets
270
41
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
18,258
(30,946
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net increase in deposits
39,187
55,901
Proceeds from stock options exercised
1,736
433
Repayment of subordinated debenture
—
(5,000
)
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
—
(20,000
)
Cash dividends paid on common stock
(2,932
)
(2,784
)
Stock issued under employee and director stock purchase plans
34
24
Excess tax benefits from exercised stock options
86
40
Net cash provided by financing activities
38,111
28,614
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
71,009
11,695
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
28,349
129,743
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
99,358
$
141,438
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest
$
1,320
$
2,212
Cash paid for income taxes
$
7,889
$
8,541
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
$
(2,556
)
$
770
Loans transferred to repossessed assets
$
—
$
65
Stock issued in payment of director fees
$
222
$
199
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Page-6
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Introductory Explanation
References in this report to “Bancorp” mean the Bank of Marin Bancorp as the parent holding company for Bank of Marin, the wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Bank”). References to “we,” “our,” “us” mean Bancorp and the Bank that are consolidated for financial reporting purposes.
Note 1: Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bancorp and its only wholly-owned bank subsidiary, the Bank. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of Management, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows. All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of filing, and has determined that there are no subsequent events that require recognition or disclosure except the pending NorCal Community Bancorp ("NorCal") acquisition as discussed in Note 3.
Certain information and footnote disclosures presented in the annual consolidated financial statements are not included in the interim consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our
2012
Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the
three months and nine months ended
September 30, 2013
are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
The following table shows: 1) weighted average basic shares, 2) potential common shares related to stock options, unvested restricted stock and stock warrant, and 3) weighted average diluted shares. Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period, excluding unvested restricted stock. Diluted EPS are calculated using the weighted average diluted shares. The number of potential common shares included in quarterly diluted EPS is computed using the average market prices during the three months included in the reporting period under the treasury stock method. The number of potential common shares included in year-to-date diluted EPS is a year-to-date weighted average of potential common shares included in each quarterly diluted EPS computation. We have two forms of outstanding common stock: common stock and unvested restricted stock awards. Holders of restricted stock awards receive non-forfeitable dividends at the same rate as common shareholders and they both share equally in undistributed earnings.
Three months ended
Nine months ended
(in thousands; except per share data; unaudited)
September 30,
2013
June 30,
2013
September 30,
2012
September 30,
2013
September 30,
2012
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
5,433
5,419
5,344
5,414
5,335
Add: Potential common shares related to stock options
46
39
55
43
48
Potential common shares related to unvested restricted stock
4
2
9
4
6
Potential common shares related to the warrant
55
49
47
50
44
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
5,538
5,509
5,455
5,511
5,433
Net income
$
4,004
$
3,055
$
3,224
$
11,925
$
13,115
Basic EPS
$
0.74
$
0.56
$
0.60
$
2.20
$
2.46
Diluted EPS
$
0.72
$
0.55
$
0.59
$
2.16
$
2.41
Weighted average anti-dilutive shares not included in the calculation of diluted EPS
51
60
41
48
33
Page-7
Note 2: Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11
Balance Sheet (Topic 210) Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.
The ASU enhances disclosures in order to improve the comparability of offsetting (netting) assets and liabilities reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) by requiring entities to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statements of condition and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement.
In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01
Balance Sheet (Topic 210) Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities,
which clarifies that ordinary trade receivables and receivables are not in the scope of ASU 2011-11. It further clarifies that the scope of ASU No. 2011-11 applies to derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse purchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with specific criteria contained in FASB Accounting Standards Codification
®
or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Both ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. We adopted these ASUs in the first quarter of 2013.
In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02,
Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
. The ASU requires entities to present separately by component reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. An entity is required to disclose in the notes of the financial statements or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements the effect of significant items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items of net income, but only if the item reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety. ASU 2013-02 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2012 for public entities. We adopted this ASU in the first quarter of 2013.
In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04,
Liabilities (Topic 405) Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date
. The ASU requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date. Entities are required to record the amount the entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors at the reporting date. Examples of obligations within the scope of this guidance include debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, settled litigation and judicial rulings. ASU 2013-04 is effective retrospectively to all periods presented for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013 for public entities. We do not expect this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-10,
Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedging Accounting Purposes.
The ASU provides for the inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate or also referred to as the Overnight Index Swap Rate ("OIS") as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes, in addition to direct Treasury obligations of the U.S. government ("UST") and London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). The ASU is a result of the financial crisis in 2008, as the exposure to and the demand for hedging the Fund Funds rate have increased significantly. ASU 2013-10 is effective prospectively for qualifying new or re-designated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. We do not expect this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11,
Income Taxes (Topic 740) Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.
The ASU requires that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward except as follows. To the extent that a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or the tax law does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purposes, then the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented as a liability.
ASU 2013-11 is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013 for public entities. We do not expect this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
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Note 3: Acquisition
On July 1, 2013, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NorCal Community Bancorp, parent company of Bank of Alameda. Bank of Alameda has
four
branch offices serving Alameda, Emeryville, and Oakland, and had assets of
$271.5 million
, total deposits of
$237.2 million
, and total loans of
$177.3 million
as of September 30, 2013. We have received all the necessary regulatory approvals. Additionally, NorCal shareholders gave their approval on October 17, 2013. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2013.
For more information concerning the transaction, please see the S-4 filed by Bancorp with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on August 23, 2013, and the 8-K Reports filed with the SEC on July 1 and July 5, 2013. For other important factors regarding the NorCal acquisition, please see the Forward Looking Statements and Risk Factors sections of the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.
Note 4: Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Fair Value Hierarchy and Fair Value Measurement
We group our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value in three levels within the fair value hierarchy, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:
Level 1: Valuations are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these products does not involve a significant degree of judgment.
Level 2: Valuations are based on quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuations for which all significant assumptions are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Valuations are based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Values are determined using pricing models and discounted cash flow models and include management judgment and estimation which may be significant.
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The following table summarizes our assets and liabilities that were required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.
(in thousands)
Description of Financial Instruments
Carrying Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
At September 30, 2013 (unaudited):
Securities available-for-sale:
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S. government-sponsored agencies
$
85,108
$
—
$
85,108
$
—
Debentures of government-sponsored agencies
$
18,954
$
—
$
18,954
$
—
Privately-issued collateralized mortgage obligations
$
15,278
$
—
$
15,278
$
—
Derivative financial assets (interest rate contracts)
$
646
$
—
$
646
$
—
Derivative financial liabilities (interest rate contracts)
$
3,085
$
—
$
3,085
$
—
At December 31, 2012:
Securities available-for-sale:
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S. government-sponsored agencies
$
111,797
$
—
$
111,797
$
—
Debentures of government-sponsored agencies
$
20,589
$
—
$
20,589
$
—
Privately-issued collateralized mortgage obligations
$
21,576
$
—
$
21,576
$
—
Derivative financial assets (interest rate contracts)
$
1
$
—
$
1
$
—
Derivative financial liabilities (interest rate contracts)
$
5,240
$
—
$
5,240
$
—
Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. When available, quoted market prices (Level 1) are used to determine the fair value of securities available-for-sale. If quoted market prices are not available, we obtain pricing information from a reputable third-party service provider, who may utilize valuation techniques that use current market-based or independently sourced parameters, such as bid/ask prices, dealer-quoted prices, interest rates, benchmark yield curves, prepayment speeds, probability of default, loss severity and credit spreads (Level 2). Level 2 securities include U.S. agencies or government sponsored agencies' debt securities, mortgage-backed securities, government agency-issued and privately-issued collateralized mortgage obligations. As of
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, there are
no
securities that are considered Level 1 or Level 3 securities.
On a recurring basis, derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value, which is based on the income approach using observable Level 2 market inputs, reflecting market expectations of future interest rates as of the measurement date. Standard valuation techniques are used to calculate the present value of the future expected cash flows assuming an orderly transaction. Valuation adjustments may be made to reflect both our own credit risk and the counterparties’ credit quality in determining the fair value of the derivatives. Level 2 inputs for the valuations are limited to observable market prices for LIBOR cash rates (for the very short term), quoted prices for LIBOR futures contracts, observable market prices for LIBOR swap rates, and one-month and three-month LIBOR basis spreads at commonly quoted intervals. Mid-market pricing of the inputs is used as a practical expedient in the fair value measurements. Key inputs for interest rate valuations are used to project spot rates at resets specified by each swap, as well as to discount those future cash flows to present value at the measurement date. When the value of any collateral placed with counterparties is less than the interest rate derivative liability, the interest rate liability position is further discounted to reflect our potential credit risk to counterparties. We have used the spread between the Standard & Poors BBB rated U.S. Bank
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Composite rate and LIBOR with the maturity term corresponding to the duration of the swaps to calculate this credit-risk-related discount of future cash flows.
Certain financial assets may be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are subject to fair value adjustments that result from the application of the lower of cost or fair value accounting or write-downs of individual assets, such as other real estate owned. For example, when a loan is identified as impaired, it is reported at the lower of cost or fair value, measured based on the loan's observable market price (Level 1) or the current net realizable value of the underlying collateral securing the loan, if the loan is collateral dependent (Level 3). Net realizable value of the underlying collateral is the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs and any prior liens. Appraisals, recent comparable sales, offers and listing prices are factored in when valuing the collateral. We review and verify the qualifications and licenses of the certified general appraisers used for appraising commercial properties or certified residential appraisers for residential properties. Real estate appraisals may utilize a combination of approaches including replacement cost, sales comparison and the income approach. Comparable sales and income data are analyzed by the appraisers and adjusted to reflect differences between them and the subject property such as type, leasing status and physical condition. When the appraisals are received, Management reviews the assumptions and methodology utilized in the appraisal, as well as the overall resulting value in conjunction with independent data sources such as recent market data and industry-wide statistics. We generally use a
6%
discount for selling costs which is applied to all properties, regardless of size. Appraised values may be adjusted to reflect changes in market conditions that have occurred subsequent to the appraisal date, or for revised estimates regarding the timing or cost of the property sale. These adjustments are based on qualitative judgments made by management on a case-by-case basis. There have been no significant changes in the valuation techniques during the periods ended
September 30, 2013
.
Securities held-to-maturity may be written down to fair value (determined using the same techniques discussed above for securities available-for-sale) as a result of an other-than-temporary impairment, if any.
The following table presents the carrying value of financial instruments that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and that were still held in the statements of condition at each respective period end, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
.
(in thousands)
Description of Financial Instruments
Carrying Value
1
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
1
At September 30, 2013 (unaudited):
Impaired loans carried at fair value:
Commercial real estate, investor
$
2,786
$
—
$
—
$
2,786
Construction
3,971
—
—
3,971
Home equity
45
—
—
45
Installment and other consumer
143
—
—
143
Total
$
6,945
$
—
$
—
$
6,945
At December 31, 2012:
Impaired loans carried at fair value:
Commercial and industrial
$
51
$
—
$
—
$
51
Commercial real estate, investor
2,941
—
—
2,941
Construction
1,722
—
—
1,722
Home equity
107
—
—
107
Other residential
594
—
—
594
Installment and other consumer
159
—
—
159
Total
$
5,574
$
—
$
—
$
5,574
1
Represents collateral-dependent loan principal balances that had been generally written down to the values of the underlying collateral, net of specific valuation allowances of
$1.5 million
and
$729 thousand
at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively. The carrying value of loans fully charged-off, which includes unsecured lines of credit, overdrafts and all other loans, is
zero
.
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Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The table below is a summary of fair value estimates for financial instruments as of
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, excluding financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (summarized in the first table in this note). The carrying amounts in the following table are recorded in the consolidated statements of condition under the indicated captions. We have excluded non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities defined by the Codification (ASC 820-10-15-1A), such as Bank premises and equipment, deferred taxes and other liabilities. In addition, we have not disclosed the fair value of financial instruments specifically excluded from disclosure requirements of the Financial Instruments Topic of the Codification (ASC 825-10-50-8), such as Bank-owned life insurance policies.
September 30, 2013
December 31, 2012
(in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
Carrying Amounts
Fair Value
Fair Value Hierarchy
Carrying Amounts
Fair Value
Fair Value Hierarchy
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
99,358
$
99,358
Level 1
$
28,349
$
28,349
Level 1
Investment securities held-to-maturity
130,085
131,567
Level 2
139,452
142,231
Level 2
Loans, net
1,079,043
1,097,619
Level 3
1,060,291
1,111,355
Level 3
Interest receivable
4,665
4,665
Level 2
5,073
5,073
Level 2
Financial liabilities
Deposits
1,292,476
1,293,741
Level 2
1,253,289
1,254,713
Level 2
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
15,000
15,715
Level 2
15,000
15,989
Level 2
Interest payable
193
193
Level 2
225
225
Level 2
Following is a description of methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument not recorded at fair value but required for disclosure purposes:
Cash and Cash Equivalents
- The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
Held-to-maturity Securities
- Held-to-maturity securities, which generally consist of obligations of state and political subdivisions and corporate bonds, are recorded at their amortized cost. Their fair value for disclosure purposes is determined using methodologies similar to those described above for available-for-sale securities using Level 2 inputs. If Level 2 inputs are not available, we may utilize pricing models that incorporate unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities (Level 3). As of
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, we did not hold any securities whose fair value was measured using significant unobservable inputs.
Loans
- The fair value of loans with variable interest rates approximates their current carrying value, because their rates are regularly adjusted to current market rates. The fair value of fixed rate loans or variable loans at negotiated interest rate floors or ceilings with remaining maturities in excess of one year is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current market rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit worthiness and similar remaining maturities. The allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”) is considered to be a reasonable estimate of loan discount due to credit risks.
Interest Receivable and Payable
- The interest receivable and payable balances approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of their settlement dates.
Deposits
- The fair value of non-interest bearing deposits, interest bearing transaction accounts, savings accounts and money market accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of time deposits is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
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Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings
- The fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco ("FHLB") for similar credit advances corresponding to the remaining duration of our fixed-rate credit advances.
Commitments
- Loan commitments and standby letters of credit generate ongoing fees, which are recognized over the term of the commitment period. In situations where the borrower's credit quality has declined, we record a reserve for these off-balance sheet commitments. Given the uncertainty in the likelihood and timing of a commitment being drawn upon, a reasonable estimate of the fair value of these commitments is the carrying value of the related unamortized loan fees plus the reserve, which is not material.
Note 5: Investment Securities
Our investment securities portfolio consists of obligations of state and political subdivisions, corporate bonds, U.S. government agency securities, including mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) issued or guaranteed by Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"), or Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), debentures issued by government-sponsored agencies such as FNMA and FHLMC, as well as privately issued CMOs, as reflected in the table below:
September 30, 2013
December 31, 2012
Amortized
Fair
Gross Unrealized
Amortized
Fair
Gross Unrealized
(in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
Cost
Value
Gains
(Losses)
Cost
Value
Gains
(Losses)
Held-to-maturity
Obligations of state and
political subdivisions
$
87,867
$
89,057
$
1,935
$
(745
)
$
96,922
$
99,350
$
2,855
$
(427
)
Corporate bonds
42,218
42,510
382
(90
)
42,530
42,881
458
(107
)
Total held-to-maturity
130,085
131,567
2,317
(835
)
139,452
142,231
3,313
(534
)
Available-for-sale
Securities of U. S. government agencies:
MBS pass-through securities issued by FNMA and FHLMC
46,553
46,763
725
(515
)
52,042
53,713
1,711
(40
)
CMOs issued by FNMA
1,342
1,416
74
—
4,447
4,550
105
(2
)
CMOs issued by FHLMC
8,940
9,084
166
(22
)
13,527
13,778
251
—
CMOs issued by GNMA
27,133
27,845
745
(33
)
38,871
39,756
886
(1
)
Debentures of government- sponsored agencies
19,365
18,954
130
(541
)
20,462
20,589
228
(101
)
Privately-issued CMOs
15,020
15,278
320
(62
)
21,071
21,576
595
(90
)
Total available-for-sale
118,353
119,340
2,160
(1,173
)
150,420
153,962
3,776
(234
)
Total investment securities
$
248,438
$
250,907
$
4,477
$
(2,008
)
$
289,872
$
296,193
$
7,089
$
(768
)
The amortized cost and fair value of investment debt securities by contractual maturity at
September 30, 2013
are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
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September 30, 2013
Held-to-Maturity
Available-for-Sale
(in thousands; unaudited)
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Within one year
$
8,331
$
8,340
$
—
$
—
After one year but within five years
92,671
93,521
27,536
27,791
After five years through ten years
26,094
26,779
18,132
17,528
After ten years
2,989
2,927
72,685
74,021
Total
$
130,085
$
131,567
$
118,353
$
119,340
We sold
four
available-for-sale securities in the first nine months of 2013 with proceeds of
$2.2 million
and a loss of
$35 thousand
.
One
available-for-sale security was sold in 2012 with proceeds of
$2.2 million
and a loss of
$34 thousand
.
Investment securities carried at
$42.2 million
and
$47.7 million
at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively, were pledged with the State of California:
$41.5 million
and
$47.0 million
to secure public deposits in compliance with the Local Agency Security Program at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively, and
$729 thousand
and
$719 thousand
to provide collateral for trust deposits at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively. In addition, investment securities carried at
$1.1 million
were pledged to collateralize an internal Wealth Management and Trust Services (“WMTS”) checking account at both
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
.
Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired Debt Securities
We have evaluated the credit ratings of our investment securities and their issuer and/or insurers. Based on our evaluation, Management has determined that
no
investment security in our investment portfolio is other-than-temporarily impaired. In October 2013, we sold
five
securities amounting to
$5.2 million
in amortized cost as part of a portfolio review. Some of the positions were temporarily impaired and others were not, and the sales resulted in a net gain of approximately
$8 thousand
. We do not have the intent, and it is more likely than not that we will not have to sell the remaining securities temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013 before recovery of the cost basis.
Fifty-two
and
fifty-five
investment securities were in unrealized loss positions at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively. They are summarized and classified according to the duration of the loss period as follows:
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September 30, 2013
< 12 continuous months
> 12 continuous months
Total Securities
in a loss position
(In thousands; unaudited)
Fair value
Unrealized loss
Fair value
Unrealized loss
Fair value
Unrealized loss
Held-to-maturity
Obligations of state & political subdivisions
$
24,675
$
(711
)
2,551
(34
)
$
27,226
$
(745
)
Corporate bonds
10,002
(89
)
1,434
(1
)
11,436
(90
)
Total held-to-maturity
34,677
(800
)
3,985
(35
)
38,662
(835
)
Available-for-sale
MBS pass-through securities issued by FNMA and FHLMC
16,612
(515
)
—
—
16,612
(515
)
CMOs issued by FHLMC
2,716
(22
)
—
—
2,716
(22
)
CMOs issued by GNMA
4,190
(33
)
—
—
4,190
(33
)
Debentures of government- sponsored agencies
14,459
(541
)
—
—
14,459
(541
)
Privately issued CMOs
5,615
(61
)
167
(1
)
5,782
(62
)
Total available-for-sale
43,592
(1,172
)
167
(1
)
43,759
(1,173
)
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
78,269
$
(1,972
)
$
4,152
$
(36
)
$
82,421
$
(2,008
)
December 31, 2012
< 12 continuous months
> 12 continuous months
Total Securities
in a loss position
(In thousands)
Fair value
Unrealized loss
Fair value
Unrealized loss
Fair value
Unrealized loss
Held-to-maturity
Obligations of state & political subdivisions
$
33,196
$
(427
)
$
—
$
—
$
33,196
$
(427
)
Corporate bonds
15,649
(107
)
—
—
15,649
(107
)
Total held-to-maturity
48,845
(534
)
—
—
48,845
(534
)
Available-for-sale
MBS pass-through securities issued by FNMA and FHLMC
3,569
(40)
—
—
3,569
(40)
CMOs issued by FNMA
3,185
(2)
—
—
3,185
(2)
CMOs issued by GNMA
1,550
(1)
—
—
1,550
(1)
Debentures of government- sponsored agencies
9,899
(101)
—
—
9,899
(101)
Privately issued CMOs
4,214
(89)
203
(1)
4,417
(90)
Total available-for-sale
22,417
(233)
203
(1)
22,620
(234)
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
71,262
$
(767
)
$
203
$
(1
)
$
71,465
$
(768
)
Forty-eight
securities in our portfolio were in a temporary loss position for less than twelve months as of September 30, 2013. We determine that the strengths of GNMA and FNMA through guarantee or support from the U.S. Federal Government are sufficient to protect us from credit losses. The other temporarily impaired securities are deemed credit worthy after our periodic impairment analysis and are all rated as investment grade by at least one major rating agency. We also monitor the financial information of the issuers of obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions. As a result of this impairment analysis, we concluded that these securities were not other-than-temporarily impaired at
September 30, 2013
.
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As of
September 30, 2013
, there were
two
obligations of state and political subdivisions bonds,
one
corporate bond and
one
CMO privately issued by a financial institution (with no guarantee from government sponsored agencies) in a continuous loss position for more than twelve months. We believe the decline in fair value is primarily driven by factors other than credit from our review of the issuer's financial information and it is probable that we will be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms and that no other-than-temporary impairment exists. The two obligations of state and political subdivisions bonds and the corporate bond were rated as investment grade by at least one of the rating agencies. The CMO issued by a financial institution is collateralized by residential mortgages with low loan-to-value ratios and delinquency ratios and may be prepaid at par prior to maturity. We reviewed the loans collateralizing the security, credit scores of the borrowers, historical default rates and loss severities. Based upon our assessment of expected credit losses of the security given the performance of the underlying collateral and the credit enhancements, we concluded that the security was not other-than-temporarily impaired at
September 30, 2013
. In addition, the security was rated as investment grade by both Moody's and S&P.
Securities Carried at Cost
As a member of the FHLB, we are required to maintain a minimum investment in the FHLB capital stock determined by the Board of Directors of the FHLB. The minimum investment requirements can also increase in the event we need to increase our borrowing capacity with the FHLB. Shares cannot be purchased or sold except between the FHLB and its members at its
$100
per share par value. We held
$6.5 million
and
$6.0 million
of FHLB stock recorded at cost in other assets on the consolidated statements of condition at
September 30, 2013
, and
December 31, 2012
, respectively. On October 29, 2013, the FHLB declared a cash dividend for the third quarter of 2013 at an annualized dividend rate of
5.65%
. Management does not believe that the FHLB stock is other-than-temporarily-impaired, as we expect to be able to redeem this stock at cost.
As a member bank of Visa U.S.A., we hold
16,939
shares of Visa Inc. Class B common stock with a carrying value of
zero
, which is equal to our cost basis. These shares are restricted from resale until their conversion into Class A (voting) shares upon the termination of Visa Inc.'s covered litigation escrow account. As a result of the restriction, these shares are not considered available-for-sale and are not carried at fair value. Upon conversion of this Class B common stock at a conversion rate of
0.4206
to Class A common stock, the value would be
$1.4 million
and
$1.1 million
at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively. The conversion rate is subject to further reduction upon the final settlement of the covered litigation against Visa Inc. and its member banks. See Note 9 herein.
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Note 6: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
Credit Quality of Loans
Outstanding loans by class and payment aging as of
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
are as follows:
Loan Aging Analysis by Class as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
(dollars in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
Commercial and industrial
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied
Commercial real estate, investor
Construction
Home equity
Other residential
1
Installment and other consumer
Total
September 30, 2013
30-59 days past due
$
5
$
—
$
—
$
1,720
$
—
$
—
$
246
$
1,971
60-89 days past due
—
—
—
—
240
—
2
242
Greater than 90 days past due (non-accrual)
2
1,229
1,403
5,832
7,045
359
1,117
311
17,296
Total past due
1,234
1,403
5,832
8,765
599
1,117
559
19,509
Current
167,606
204,770
541,505
16,228
85,605
42,455
15,173
1,073,342
Total loans
3
$
168,840
$
206,173
$
547,337
$
24,993
$
86,204
$
43,572
$
15,732
$
1,092,851
Non-accrual loans to total loans
0.7
%
0.7
%
1.1
%
28.2
%
0.4
%
2.6
%
2.0
%
1.6
%
December 31, 2012
30-59 days past due
$
29
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
294
$
167
$
98
$
588
60-89 days past due
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Greater than 90 days past due (non-accrual)
2
4,893
1,403
6,843
2,239
545
1,196
533
17,652
Total past due
4,922
1,403
6,843
2,239
839
1,363
631
18,240
Current
171,509
195,003
502,163
28,426
92,398
48,069
18,144
1,055,712
Total loans
3
$
176,431
$
196,406
$
509,006
$
30,665
$
93,237
$
49,432
$
18,775
$
1,073,952
Non-accrual loans to total loans
2.8
%
0.7
%
1.3
%
7.3
%
0.6
%
2.4
%
2.8
%
1.6
%
1
Our residential loan portfolio includes no sub-prime loans, nor is it our normal practice to underwrite loans commonly referred to as "Alt-A mortgages", the characteristics of which are loans lacking full documentation, borrowers having low FICO scores or higher loan-to-value ratios.
2
Amounts include
$1.4 million
and
$1.6 million
of Purchased Credit Impaired ("PCI") loans that have stopped accreting interest at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively, and exclude accreting PCI loans of
$2.2 million
and
$3.0 million
at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively, as their accretable yield interest recognition is independent from the underlying contractual loan delinquency status. There were
no
accruing loans past due more than ninety days at
September 30, 2013
or
December 31, 2012
.
3
Amounts were net of deferred loan fees of
$107 thousand
and
$769 thousand
at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively. Amounts were also net of unaccreted purchase discounts on non-PCI loans of
$1.5 million
and
$2.1 million
at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively.
Our commercial loans are generally made to established small to mid-sized businesses to provide financing for their working capital needs or acquisition of fixed assets. Management examines historical, current, and projected cash flows to determine the ability of the borrower to repay obligations as agreed. Commercial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not occur as expected, and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by the assets being financed, such as accounts receivable or inventory, and include a personal guarantee. Some short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers. We target stable local businesses with strong guarantors that have proven to be more resilient in periods of economic stress. Typically, the strong guarantors provide an additional source of repayment for most of our credit extensions.
Commercial real estate loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial loans discussed above. We underwrite these loans to be repaid from cash flow and to be supported by real property collateral. Repayment of commercial real estate loans is largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan, or of the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Underwriting standards for commercial real estate loans include, but are not limited to, conservative debt coverage and loan-to-value ratios. Furthermore, substantially all of our loans are guaranteed by the owners of the properties. Commercial real estate loans may be adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. In the event of a vacancy, strong guarantors have historically carried the loans until a replacement tenant can be found. The owner's substantial equity investment provides a strong economic incentive to continue to support the commercial real estate projects. As such, we have generally experienced a relatively low level of loss and delinquencies in this portfolio.
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Construction loans are generally made to developers and builders to finance land acquisition as well as the subsequent construction. These loans are underwritten after evaluation of the borrower's financial strength, reputation, prior track record, and after obtaining independent appraisals. The construction industry can be impacted by major factors, including: the inherent volatility of real estate markets and vulnerability to delays due to weather, change orders, ability to obtain construction permits, labor or material shortages, and price hikes. Estimates of construction costs and value associated with the complete project may be inaccurate. Repayment of construction loans is largely dependent on the ultimate success of the project.
Consumer loans primarily consist of home equity lines of credit, other residential (tenancy-in-common, or “TIC”) loans, and other personal loans. We originate consumer loans utilizing credit score information, debt-to-income ratio and loan-to-value ratio analysis. To monitor and manage consumer loan risk, policies and procedures are developed and modified, as needed. This activity, coupled with relatively small loan amounts that are spread across many individual borrowers, mitigates risk. Additionally, trend reports are reviewed by Management on a regular basis. Underwriting standards for home equity lines of credit include, but are not limited to, a conservative loan-to-value ratio, the number of such loans a borrower can have at one time, and documentation requirements. Our underwriting of the other residential loans, mostly secured by TIC units in San Francisco, is cautious compared to traditional residential mortgages due to the unique ownership structure. However, these borrowers tend to have more equity in their properties, which mitigates risk. Personal loans are nearly evenly split between mobile home loans and floating home loans along with a small number of installment loans.
We use a risk rating system to evaluate asset quality, and to identify and monitor credit risk in individual loans, and ultimately in the portfolio. Definitions of loans that are risk graded “Special Mention” or worse are consistent with those used by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). Our internally assigned grades are as follows:
Pass
– Loans to borrowers of acceptable or better credit quality. Borrowers in this category demonstrate fundamentally sound financial positions, repayment capacity, credit history and management expertise. Loans in this category must have an identifiable and stable source of repayment and meet the Bank’s policy regarding debt service coverage ratios. These borrowers are capable of sustaining normal economic, market or operational setbacks without significant financial impacts. Financial ratios and trends are acceptable. Negative external industry factors are generally not present. The loan may be secured, unsecured or supported by non-real estate collateral for which the value is more difficult to determine and/or marketability is more uncertain. This category also includes “Watch” loans, where the primary source of repayment has been delayed. “Watch” is intended to be a transitional grade, with either an upgrade or downgrade within a reasonable period.
Special Mention
- Potential weaknesses that deserve close attention. If left uncorrected, those potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the payment prospects for the asset. Special Mention assets do not present sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.
Substandard
- Inadequately protected by either the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or the collateral pledged, if any. A Substandard asset has a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. Substandard assets are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if such weaknesses or deficiencies are not corrected. Loss potential, while inherent in the aggregate substandard amount, does not necessarily exist in the individual assets classified Substandard. Well-defined weaknesses include adverse trends or developments of the borrower’s financial condition, managerial weaknesses and/or significant collateral deficiencies.
Doubtful
- Critical weaknesses that make collection or liquidation in full improbable. There may be specific pending events that work to strengthen the asset, however, the amount or timing of the loss may not be determinable. Pending events generally occur within one year of the asset being classified as Doubtful. Examples include: merger, acquisition, or liquidation; capital injection; guarantee; perfecting liens on additional collateral; and refinancing. Such loans are placed on non-accrual status and usually are collateral-dependent.
We regularly review our credits for accuracy of risk grades whenever new information is received. Borrowers are required to submit financial information at regular intervals:
•
Generally, commercial borrowers with lines of credit are required to submit financial information with reporting intervals ranging from monthly to annually depending on credit size, risk and complexity.
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•
Investor commercial real estate borrowers with loans greater than
$750 thousand
are required to submit rent rolls or property income statements at least annually.
•
Construction loans are monitored monthly, and assessed on an ongoing basis.
•
Home equity and other consumer loans are assessed based on delinquency.
•
Loans graded “Watch” or more severe, regardless of loan type, are assessed no less than quarterly.
The following table represents our analysis of loans by internally assigned grades, including the PCI loans, at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
:
(in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
Commercial and industrial
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied
Commercial real estate, investor
Construction
Home equity
Other residential
Installment and other consumer
Purchased credit-impaired
Total
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade:
September 30, 2013
Pass
$
148,974
$
183,754
$
529,573
$
16,669
$
81,629
$
40,082
$
14,965
$
1,328
$
1,016,974
Special Mention
14,613
16,626
8,575
1,278
2,082
1,052
—
737
44,963
Substandard
4,970
3,246
8,452
7,046
2,493
2,438
767
1,502
30,914
Total loans
$
168,557
$
203,626
$
546,600
$
24,993
$
86,204
$
43,572
$
15,732
$
3,567
$
1,092,851
December 31, 2012
Pass
$
148,771
$
170,553
$
489,978
$
26,287
$
86,957
$
45,634
$
17,809
$
1,862
$
987,851
Special Mention
13,267
20,346
8,671
1,970
2,931
1,067
—
933
49,185
Substandard
13,753
2,992
8,963
2,408
3,349
2,731
966
1,754
36,916
Total loans
$
175,791
$
193,891
$
507,612
$
30,665
$
93,237
$
49,432
$
18,775
$
4,549
$
1,073,952
Troubled Debt Restructuring
Our loan portfolio includes certain loans that have been modified in a Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”), where economic concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions typically result from our loss mitigation activities and could include reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions. TDRs on non-accrual status at the time of restructure may be returned to accruing status after considering the borrower’s sustained repayment performance for a reasonable period, generally six months, and it is determined that there is reasonable assurance of repayment and of performance.
When a loan is modified, Management evaluates any possible impairment based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan agreement, except when the sole remaining source of repayment for the loan is the operation or liquidation of the collateral. In these cases Management uses the current fair value of the collateral, less selling costs, instead of discounted cash flows. If Management determines that the value of the modified loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (net of previous charge-offs and unamortized premium or discount), impairment is recognized through a specific allowance or a charge-off of the loan.
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The table below summarizes outstanding TDR loans by loan class as of
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
. The summary includes those TDRs that are on non-accrual status and those that continue to accrue interest.
(in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
As of
Recorded investment in Troubled Debt Restructurings
1
September 30, 2013
December 31, 2012
Commercial and industrial
$
6,139
$
9,470
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied
4,354
1,403
Commercial real estate, investor
536
—
Construction
5,798
1,929
Home equity
513
908
Other residential
2,085
2,831
Installment and other consumer
1,708
1,743
Total
$
21,133
$
18,284
1
Includes
$12.6 million
and
$10.8 million
of TDR loans that were accruing interest as of
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively.
The tables below present the following information for TDRs modified during the periods presented: number of contracts modified, the recorded investment in the loans prior to modification, and the recorded investment in the loans after the loans were restructured. The tables below exclude fully paid-off or fully charged-off TDR loans.
(dollars in thousands; unaudited)
Number of Contracts Modified
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment at period end
Troubled Debt Restructurings during the three months ended September 30, 2013:
Commercial and industrial
3
$
587
$
560
$
558
Commercial real estate, owner occupied
1
2,961
2,956
2,951
Commercial real estate, investor
1
539
538
536
Installment and other consumer
2
11
9
9
Total
7
$
4,098
$
4,063
$
4,054
Troubled Debt Restructurings during the three months ended June 30, 2013:
Construction
1
$
4,745
$
4,766
$
4,806
Troubled Debt Restructurings during the three months ended September 30, 2012:
Commercial and industrial
1
$
135
$
134
$
133
Other residential
1
682
682
680
Installment and other consumer
1
26
26
26
Total
3
$
843
$
842
$
839
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(dollars in thousands; unaudited)
Number of Contracts Modified
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment at period end
Troubled Debt Restructurings during the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
Commercial and industrial
1
5
$
1,086
1,057
$
991
Commercial real estate, owner occupied
1
2,961
2,956
2,951
Commercial real estate, investor
1
539
538
536
Construction
1
4,745
4,766
4,806
Installment and other consumer
2
11
9
9
Total
10
$
9,342
9,326
$
9,293
Troubled Debt Restructurings during the nine months ended September 30, 2012:
Commercial and industrial
10
$
9,456
$
9,375
$
6,766
Construction
6
11,324
11,324
6,564
Home Equity
2
472
474
471
Other residential
1
682
682
680
Installment and other consumer
1
26
26
26
Total
20
$
21,960
$
21,881
$
14,507
1
Excludes
two
contracts modified during the
three months ended
March 31, 2013
, which were subsequently paid off during the
three months ended
June 30, 2013
. The pre-modification and post-modification outstanding recorded investment balances were both
$218 thousand
.
Modifications during the
nine months ended
September 30, 2013
primarily involved maturity or payment extensions and interest rate concessions, while modifications in the
nine months ended
September 30, 2012
primarily involved payment extensions and forbearances. There was
one
construction loan modified as troubled debt restructuring with a recorded investment of
$4.8 million
that subsequently defaulted during the first nine months of 2013, where the default occurred within the first twelve months after modification into a TDR. There were
three
commercial loans,
two
commercial real estate loans, and
one
construction loan modified as troubled debt restructurings within the previous twelve months with recorded investments of
$833 thousand
that subsequently defaulted and were charged-off in the
nine months ended
September 30, 2012
. We are reporting these defaulted TDRs based on a payment default definition of more than ninety days past due.
Allowance for Loan Losses
Allowance for Loan Losses
is based upon estimates of loan losses and is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by provisions for loan losses charged against earnings and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries.
In periodic evaluations of the adequacy of the allowance balance, Management considers current economic conditions, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, our past loan loss experience and other factors. The ALLL is based on estimates and ultimate losses may vary from current estimates. Our Asset/Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) reviews the adequacy of the ALLL at least quarterly, to include consideration of the relative risks in the portfolio and current economic conditions. The allowance is adjusted based on that review if, in the judgment of the ALCO and Management, changes are warranted.
The overall allowance consists of 1) specific allowances for individually identified impaired loans ("ASC 310-10") and 2) general allowances for pools of loans ("ASC 450-20"), which incorporate changing qualitative and environmental factors (e.g., portfolio growth and trends, credit concentrations, economic and regulatory factors, etc.).
The first component, specific allowances, result from the analyses of identified problem credits and the evaluation of sources of repayment including collateral, as applicable. Through Management's ongoing loan grading and credit monitoring process, individual loans are identified that have conditions that indicate the borrower may be unable to pay all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms. These loans are evaluated for impairment individually by Management. Management considers an originated loan to be impaired when it is probable we will be unable to
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collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. For allowance established on acquired loans, refer to our Critical Accounting Policies section in this Form 10-Q. When the fair value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the difference is recorded as the impairment through the establishment of the specific allowance. For loans determined to be impaired, the extent of the impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate at origination (for originated loans), based on the loan's observable market price, or based on the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent or if foreclosure is imminent. Generally with problem credits that are collateral-dependent, we obtain appraisals of the collateral at least annually. We may obtain appraisals more frequently if we believe the collateral value is subject to market volatility, if a specific event has occurred to the collateral, or if we believe foreclosure is imminent.
The second component is an estimate of the probable inherent losses in each loan pool with similar characteristics. Beginning with the quarter-ended September 30, 2013, Management refined the methodology for estimating general allowances in order to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of the potential risk of loss in our loan portfolio. This analysis encompasses our entire loan portfolio and excludes acquired loans where the discount has not been fully accreted. For allowance established on acquired loans, refer to our Critical Accounting Policies section in this Form 10-Q. See below for how loans were pooled under the prior model. For additional information on our prior allowance for loan losses model, refer to Note 1:
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
•
Commercial real estate loans, owner occupied
•
Commercial real estate loans, investor
•
Construction loans
- Land loans
•
Residential real estate loans
- Residential loans, fractional tenants-in-common
•
Commercial loans
- Commercial asset-based lines
- Commercial quick qualifier loans
•
Personal loans
- Personal floating home loans
- Personal mobile home loans
•
Home equity loans
•
Other loans
Under the new methodology, the loans are evaluated on a pool basis by loan segment which is further delineated by Federal regulatory reporting codes ("call codes"). Each segment is assigned an expected loss factor which is primarily based on a twelve quarter look-back at our historical losses for that particular segment, as well as a number of other factors. We believe this change in methodology will provide a more comprehensive evaluation of the potential risk in our portfolio because the additional delineation by call code establishes a stronger focus on areas of weakness and strength within the portfolio. Loans are pooled into the following segments under the new methodology:
•
Loans secured by real estate:
- 1-4 family residential construction loans
- Other construction loans and all land development and other land loans
- Secured by farmland (including farm residential and other improvements)
- Revolving, open-end loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties and extended under lines of credit
- Closed-end loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties, secured by first liens
- Closed-end loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties, secured by junior liens
- Secured by multifamily (5 or more) residential properties
- Loans secured by owner-occupied non-farm nonresidential properties
- Loans secured by other non-farm nonresidential properties
•
Loans to finance agricultural production and other loans to farmers
•
Commercial and industrial loans
•
Loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures (i.e., consumer loans)
•
Other loans
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Management determines loan loss multipliers based on objective and subjective factors. Objective factors include a rolling historical loss rate using a twelve quarter look-back, changes in the volume and nature of the loan portfolio, changes in credit quality metrics (past due loans, non-accrual loans, net charge-offs), and the existence of credit concentrations. Subjective factors include changes in the overall economic environment, legal and regulatory conditions, lending management and other relevant staff, as well as the quality of our loan review system. The total amount allocated is determined by applying loss multipliers to outstanding loans by call code.
The following tables represent the effect on the current period provision of the change in methodology by loan class from that used in prior periods:
Three months ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
Calculated Provision Based on New Methodology
Calculated Provision Based on Prior Methodology
Difference In ALLL
Commercial and industrial
$
(965
)
$
(46
)
$
(919
)
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied
427
57
370
Commercial real estate, investor
1,338
73
1,265
Construction
(210
)
(128
)
(82
)
Home equity
(173
)
(29
)
(144
)
Other residential
(124
)
2
(126
)
Installment and other consumer
(669
)
(450
)
(219
)
Unallocated
(104
)
41
(145
)
Total reversal of provision for loan losses
$
(480
)
$
(480
)
$
—
Nine months ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
Calculated Provision Based on New Methodology
Calculated Provision Based on Prior Methodology
Difference in ALLL
Commercial and industrial
$
(1,204
)
$
(285
)
$
(919
)
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied
436
66
370
Commercial real estate, investor
1,308
43
1,265
Construction
916
998
(82
)
Home equity
(159
)
(15
)
(144
)
Other residential
(274
)
(148
)
(126
)
Installment and other consumer
(506
)
(287
)
(219
)
Unallocated
(127
)
18
(145
)
Total provision for loan losses
$
390
$
390
$
—
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Impaired Loan Balances and Their Related Allowance by Major Classes of Loans
The tables below summarize information on impaired loans and their related allowance. Total impaired loans include non-accrual loans, accruing TDR loans and accreting PCI loans that have experienced post-acquisition declines in cash flows expected to be collected.
(dollars in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
Commercial and industrial
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied
Commercial real estate, investor
Construction
Home equity
Other residential
Installment and other consumer
Total
September 30, 2013
Recorded investment in impaired loans:
With no specific allowance recorded
$
1,839
$
1,403
$
3,457
$
2,239
$
356
$
2,303
$
117
$
11,714
With a specific allowance recorded
4,300
4,094
2,911
5,798
276
226
1,708
19,313
Total recorded investment in impaired loans
$
6,139
$
5,497
$
6,368
$
8,037
$
632
$
2,529
$
1,825
$
31,027
Unpaid principal balance of impaired loans:
With no specific allowance recorded
$
1,839
$
3,060
$
5,449
$
5,146
$
842
$
2,303
$
159
$
18,798
With a specific allowance recorded
4,535
5,119
2,911
5,798
402
226
1,708
20,699
Total unpaid principal balance of impaired loans
$
6,374
$
8,179
8,360
$
10,944
$
1,244
$
2,529
$
1,867
$
39,497
Specific allowance
$
859
$
102
$
125
$
1,236
$
74
$
26
$
381
$
2,803
Average recorded investment in impaired loans during the quarter ended September 30, 2013
5,933
3,526
6,389
8,479
775
2,576
1,842
29,520
Interest income recognized on impaired loans during the quarter ended September 30, 2013
102
63
7
21
5
22
16
236
Average recorded investment in impaired loans during the quarter ended June 30, 2013
7,327
2,534
6,041
8,820
1,158
2,590
1,879
30,349
Interest income recognized on impaired loans during the quarter ended June 30, 2013
107
53
—
185
12
22
18
397
Average recorded investment in impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2013
7,584
2,861
6,178
7,138
1,022
2,744
1,881
29,408
Interest income recognized on impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2013
343
170
7
233
25
67
50
895
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(dollars in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
Commercial and industrial
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied
Commercial real estate, investor
Construction
Home equity
Other residential
Installment and other consumer
Total
December 31, 2012
Recorded investment in impaired loans:
With no specific allowance recorded
$
6,825
$
1,403
$
3,725
$
2,328
$
931
$
2,598
$
978
$
18,788
With a specific allowance recorded
2,645
471
4,513
1,840
261
715
1,070
11,515
Total recorded investment in impaired loans
$
9,470
$
1,874
8,238
$
4,168
$
1,192
$
3,313
$
2,048
$
30,303
Unpaid principal balance of impaired loans:
With no specific allowance recorded
$
7,633
$
3,060
$
5,717
$
2,514
$
1,417
$
2,598
$
1,020
$
23,959
With a specific allowance recorded
2,930
966
4,887
4,519
324
715
1,070
15,411
Total recorded investment in impaired loans
$
10,563
$
4,026
10,604
$
7,033
$
1,741
$
3,313
$
2,090
$
39,370
Specific allowance
$
1,131
$
26
$
374
$
118
$
154
$
120
$
431
$
2,354
Average recorded investment in impaired loans during the quarter ended September 30, 2012
9,882
1,865
6,418
13,442
1,499
2,641
2,230
37,977
Interest income recognized on impaired loans during the quarter ended September 30, 2012
351
28
30
141
10
13
15
588
Average recorded investment in impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2012
12,116
1,705
5,472
14,097
1,255
2,396
2,153
39,194
Interest income recognized on impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2012
672
97
95
462
22
88
51
1,487
The gross interest income that would have been recorded had non-accrual loans been current totaled
$291 thousand
,
$272 thousand
and
$387 thousand
in the quarters ended
September 30, 2013
,
June 30, 2013
and
September 30, 2012
, respectively, and totaled
$827 thousand
and
$870 thousand
for the
nine months ended
September 30, 2013
and
September 30, 2012
, respectively. PCI loans are excluded from the foregone interest data above as their accretable yield interest recognition is independent from the underlying contractual loan delinquency status. See “Purchased Credit-Impaired Loans” below for further discussion.
Management monitors delinquent loans continuously and identifies problem loans, generally loans graded substandard or worse, to be evaluated individually for impairment testing. Generally, we charge off our estimated losses related to specifically-identified impaired loans when it is deemed uncollectible. The charged-off portion of impaired loans outstanding at
September 30, 2013
totaled approximately
$5.9 million
. At
September 30, 2013
, there were
$447 thousand
outstanding commitments to extend credit on impaired loans, including loans to borrowers whose terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings.
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The following table discloses loans by major portfolio category and activity in the ALLL, as well as the related ALLL disaggregated by impairment evaluation method:
Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
(dollars in thousands; unaudited)
Commercial and industrial
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied
Commercial real estate, investor
Construction
Home equity
Other residential
Installment and other consumer
Unallocated
Total
For the three months ended September 30, 2013
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance
$
3,799
$
1,406
$
4,368
$
1,721
$
1,153
$
401
$
1,313
$
196
$
14,357
Provision (reversal)
(965
)
427
1,338
(210
)
(173
)
(124
)
(669
)
(104
)
(480
)
Charge-offs
(129
)
—
—
(24
)
—
—
(1
)
—
(154
)
Recoveries
75
—
9
—
—
—
1
—
85
Ending balance
$
2,780
$
1,833
$
5,715
$
1,487
$
980
$
277
$
644
$
92
$
13,808
For the three months ended June 30, 2013
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance
$
4,032
$
1,348
$
4,020
$
650
$
1,216
$
431
$
1,366
$
371
$
13,434
Provision (reversal)
(189
)
(26
)
345
1,084
63
(30
)
28
(175
)
1,100
Charge-offs
(386
)
—
—
(13
)
(126
)
—
(85
)
—
(610
)
Recoveries
342
84
3
—
—
—
4
—
433
Ending balance
$
3,799
$
1,406
$
4,368
$
1,721
$
1,153
$
401
$
1,313
$
196
$
14,357
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance
$
4,100
$
1,313
$
4,372
$
611
$
1,264
$
551
$
1,231
$
219
$
13,661
Provision (reversal)
(1,204
)
436
1,308
916
(159
)
(274
)
(506
)
(127
)
390
Charge-offs
(586
)
—
—
(41
)
(133
)
—
(87
)
—
(847
)
Recoveries
470
84
35
1
8
—
6
—
604
Ending balance
$
2,780
$
1,833
$
5,715
$
1,487
$
980
$
277
$
644
$
92
$
13,808
Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
(dollars in thousands; unaudited)
Commercial and industrial
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied
Commercial real estate, investor
Construction
Home equity
Other residential
Installment and other consumer
Unallocated
Total
As of September 30, 2013:
Ending ALLL related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment
$
1,921
$
1,732
$
5,590
$
251
$
906
$
250
$
263
$
92
$
11,005
Ending ALLL related to loans individually evaluated for impairment
$
676
$
43
$
125
$
1,236
$
74
$
27
$
381
$
—
$
2,562
Ending ALLL related to purchased credit-impaired loans
$
183
$
58
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
241
Loans outstanding:
Collectively evaluated for impairment
$
162,701
$
200,676
$
540,232
$
16,956
$
85,572
$
41,044
$
13,906
$
—
$
1,061,087
Individually evaluated for impairment
1
5,855
2,951
6,368
8,037
632
2,528
1,826
—
28,197
Purchased credit-impaired
284
2,546
737
—
—
—
—
—
3,567
Total
$
168,840
$
206,173
$
547,337
$
24,993
$
86,204
$
43,572
$
15,732
$
—
$
1,092,851
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans
1.65
%
0.89
%
1.04
%
5.95
%
1.14
%
0.64
%
4.09
%
NM
1.26
%
Allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loans
226
%
131
%
98
%
21
%
273
%
25
%
207
%
NM
80
%
1
Total excludes
$2.8 million
of PCI loans that have experienced post-acquisition declines in cash flows expected to be collected.These loans are included in the "purchased credit-impaired" amount in the next line below.
NM - Not Meaningful
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Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied
Commercial real estate, investor
Construction
Home equity
Other residential
Installment and other consumer
Unallocated
Total
As of December 31, 2012:
Ending ALLL related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment
$
2,969
$
1,287
$
3,998
$
493
$
1,110
$
431
$
800
$
219
$
11,307
Ending ALLL related to loans individually evaluated for impairment
$
1,090
$
—
$
178
$
118
$
154
$
120
$
431
$
—
$
2,091
Ending ALLL related to purchased credit-impaired loans
$
41
$
26
$
196
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
263
Loans outstanding:
Collectively evaluated for impairment
$
166,860
$
193,891
$
500,768
$
26,497
$
92,045
$
46,119
$
16,727
$
—
$
1,042,907
Individually evaluated for impairment
1
8,931
—
6,844
4,168
1,192
3,313
2,048
—
26,496
Purchased credit-impaired
640
2,515
1,394
—
—
—
—
—
4,549
Total
$
176,431
$
196,406
$
509,006
$
30,665
$
93,237
$
49,432
$
18,775
$
—
$
1,073,952
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans
2.32
%
0.67
%
0.86
%
1.99
%
1.36
%
1.11
%
6.56
%
NM
1.27
%
Allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loans
84
%
94
%
64
%
27
%
232
%
46
%
231
%
NM
77
%
1
Total excludes
$3.8 million
PCI loans that have experienced credit deterioration post-acquisition, which are included in the "purchased credit-impaired" amount in the next line below.
NM - Not Meaningful
Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
(dollars in thousands; unaudited)
Commercial and industrial
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied
Commercial real estate, investor
Construction
Home equity
Other residential
Installment and other consumer
Unallocated
Total
For the three months ended September 30, 2012
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance
$
3,886
$
1,148
$
3,666
$
985
$
1,580
$
562
$
1,321
$
287
$
13,435
Provision (reversal)
259
119
2,160
(375
)
2
(39
)
35
(61
)
2,100
Charge-offs
(15
)
—
(2,236
)
(15
)
(149
)
—
(60
)
—
(2,475
)
Recoveries
78
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
79
Ending balance
$
4,208
$
1,267
$
3,590
$
595
$
1,433
$
523
$
1,297
$
226
$
13,139
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance
$
4,334
$
1,305
$
3,710
$
1,505
$
1,444
$
940
$
1,182
$
219
$
14,639
Provision (reversal)
291
138
2,294
(723
)
236
(221
)
178
7
2,200
Charge-offs
(865
)
(181
)
(2,414
)
(187
)
(259
)
(196
)
(65
)
—
(4,167
)
Recoveries
448
5
—
—
12
—
2
—
467
Ending balance
$
4,208
$
1,267
$
3,590
$
595
$
1,433
$
523
$
1,297
$
226
$
13,139
Purchased Credit-Impaired Loans
We evaluated loans purchased in accordance with accounting guidance in ASC 310-30 related to loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality. Acquired loans are considered credit-impaired if there is evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it is probable, at the acquisition date, that we will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Management has determined certain loans purchased to be PCI loans based on credit indicators such as nonaccrual status, past due status, loan risk grade, etc. Revolving credit agreements (e.g. home
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equity lines of credit and revolving commercial loans) are not considered PCI loans as cash flows cannot be reasonably estimated.
For acquired loans not considered credit-impaired, the difference between the contractual amounts due (principal amount) and the fair value is accounted for subsequently through accretion or amortization using an effective interest rate method for term loans and a straight line method for revolving lines. The accretion or amortization is recognized through the net interest margin.
The following table reflects the outstanding balance and related carrying value of PCI loans as of
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
:
September 30, 2013
December 31, 2012
PCI Loans
(dollars in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
Unpaid principal balance
Carrying value
Unpaid principal balance
Carrying value
Commercial and industrial
$
519
$
284
$
2,163
$
640
Commercial real estate
5,420
3,283
6,370
3,909
Total purchased credit-impaired loans
$
5,939
$
3,567
$
8,533
$
4,549
The activities in the accretable yield, or income expected to be earned, for PCI loans were as follows:
Accretable Yield
Three months ended
Nine months ended
(dollars in thousands, unaudited)
September 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Balance at beginning of period
$
3,277
$
3,583
$
5,386
$
3,960
$
5,405
Additions
—
—
—
—
—
Removals
1
—
(195
)
—
(791
)
(225
)
Accretion
(153
)
(156
)
(231
)
(545
)
(1,219
)
Reclassifications from nonaccretable difference
2
—
45
20
500
1,214
Balance at end of period
$
3,124
$
3,277
$
5,175
$
3,124
$
5,175
1
Represents the accretable difference that is relieved when a loan exits the PCI population due to payoff, full charge-off, or transfer to repossessed assets, etc.
2
Primarily relates to improvements in expected credit performance and changes in expected timing of cash flows.
Pledged Loans
Our FHLB line of credit is secured under terms of a blanket collateral agreement by a pledge of certain qualifying loans with an unpaid principal balance of
$702.2 million
and
$567.8 million
at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively. Our FHLB line of credit totaled
$414.8 million
and
$321.3 million
at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively. In addition, we pledge a certain residential loan portfolio, which totaled
$24.9 million
and
$30.1 million
at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively, to secure our borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank (
“
FRB
”
). Also see Note 7 below.
Note 7: Borrowings
Federal Funds Purchased – We had unsecured lines of credit totaling
$87.0 million
with correspondent banks for overnight borrowings at both
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
. In general, interest rates on these lines approximate the Federal Funds target rate. At
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
,
we had
no
overnight borrowings outstanding under these credit facilities.
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings – As of
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, we had lines of credit with the FHLB totaling
$414.8 million
and
$321.3 million
, respectively, based on eligible collateral of certain loans. At
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, we had
no
FHLB overnight borrowings.
On February 5, 2008, we entered into a
ten
-year borrowing agreement under the same FHLB line of credit for
$15.0 million
at a fixed rate of
2.07%
, which remained outstanding at
September 30, 2013
. Interest-only payments are required
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every
three
months until the entire principal is due on February 5, 2018. The FHLB has the unconditional right to accelerate the due date on November 5, 2013 and every
three
months thereafter (the “put dates”). If the FHLB exercises its right to accelerate the due date, the FHLB will offer replacement funding at the current market rate, subject to certain conditions. We must comply with the put date, but are not required to accept replacement funding.
At
September 30, 2013
,
$399.8 million
was remaining as available for borrowing from the FHLB. The FHLB overnight borrowing and the FHLB line of credit are secured by a certain loan portfolio under a blanket lien.
Federal Reserve Line of Credit – We have a line of credit with the FRB secured by a certain residential loan portfolio. At
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, we had borrowing capacity under this line totaling
$24.9 million
and
$30.1 million
, respectively, and had
no
outstanding borrowings with the FRB.
Note 8: Stockholders' Equity
Preferred Stock
Under the United States Department of the Treasury Capital Purchase Program (the “TCPP”), which was intended to stabilize and inject liquidity into the financial industry, on December 5, 2008, Bancorp issued to the U.S. Treasury
28,000 shares
of senior preferred stock with a
zero
par value and a
$1,000
per share liquidation preference, along with a warrant to purchase
154,242 shares
of common stock at a per share exercise price of
$27.23
, in exchange for aggregate consideration of
$28.0 million
. The proceeds of
$28.0 million
were allocated between the preferred stock and the warrant with
$27.0 million
allocated to preferred stock and
$961 thousand
allocated to the warrant, based on their relative fair value at the time of issuance. The warrant was immediately exercisable and expires
10 years
after the issuance date.
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which allowed participants in the TCPP to withdraw from the program, we repurchased all
28,000 shares
of outstanding preferred stock from the U.S. Treasury at
$28 million
plus accrued but unpaid dividends of
$179 thousand
on March 31, 2009. At the time of repurchase, we also accelerated the remaining accretion of the preferred stock totaling
$945 thousand
through retained earnings, reducing our net income available to common stockholders. The warrant was subsequently auctioned to two institutional investors in November 2011 and remains outstanding. It is adjusted for cash dividend increases to represent a right to purchase
155,954
shares of common stock at
$26.93
per share as of
September 30, 2013
in accordance with Section 13(c) of the Form of Warrant to Purchase Common Stock.
Dividends
Presented below is a summary of cash dividends paid to common shareholders, recorded as a reduction of retained earnings.
Three months ended
Nine months ended
(in thousands except per share data, unaudited)
September 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Cash dividends to common stockholders
$
982
$
979
$
965
$
2,932
$
2,784
Cash dividends per common share
$
0.18
$
0.18
$
0.18
$
0.54
$
0.52
Share-Based Payments
The fair value of stock options on the grant date is recorded as a stock-based compensation expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income over the requisite service period with a corresponding increase in common stock. Stock-based compensation also includes compensation expense related to the issuance of unvested restricted common shares pursuant to the 2007 Equity Plan. The grant-date fair value of the restricted common shares, which equals its intrinsic value on that date, is being recorded as compensation expense over the requisite service period with a corresponding increase in common stock as the shares vest. In addition, we record excess tax benefits on the exercise
of non-qualified stock options, the disqualifying disposition of incentive stock options and vesting of restricted stock as an addition to common stock with a corresponding decrease in current taxes payable.
The holders of the unvested restricted common shares are entitled to dividends on the same per-share ratio as the holders of common stock. Dividends paid on the portion of share-based awards not expected to vest are also included
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in stock-based compensation expense. Tax benefits on dividends paid on the portion of share-based awards expected to vest are recorded as an increase to common stock with a corresponding decrease in current taxes payable.
Note 9: Commitments and Contingencies
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
We make commitments to extend credit in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit in the form of loans or through standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being fully drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
We are exposed to credit loss equal to the contract amount of the commitment in the event of nonperformance by the borrower. We use the same credit policies in making commitments as we do for on-balance-sheet instruments and we evaluate each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by us, is based on Management's credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and real property.
The contractual amount of loan commitments and standby letters of credit not reflected on the consolidated statements of condition was
$294.4 million
at
September 30, 2013
at rates ranging from
1.70%
to
18.00%
. This amount included
$155.5 million
under commercial lines of credit (these commitments are contingent upon customers maintaining specific credit standards),
$87.7 million
under revolving home equity lines,
$27.3 million
under undisbursed construction loans,
$13.1 million
under standby letters of credit, and a remaining
$10.8 million
under personal and other lines of credit. We have set aside an allowance for losses in the amount of
$589 thousand
for these commitments as of
September 30, 2013
, which is recorded in interest payable and other liabilities on the consolidated statements of condition.
Operating Leases
We rent certain premises and equipment under long-term, non-cancelable operating leases expiring at various dates through the year 2024. Most of the leases contain certain renewal options and escalation clauses. At September 30, 2013, the approximate minimum future commitments payable under non-cancelable contracts for leased premises are as follows:
(in thousands)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Thereafter
Total
Operating leases
$
718
$
2,806
$
2,881
$
2,964
$
2,986
$
12,109
$
24,464
Litigation and Regulatory Matters
We may be party to legal actions which arise from time to time as part of the normal course of our business. We believe, after consultation with legal counsel, that we have meritorious defenses in these actions, and that litigation contingency liability, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
We are responsible for our proportionate share of certain litigation indemnifications provided to Visa U.S.A. by its member banks in connection with lawsuits related to anti-trust charges and interchange fees. On July 13, 2012, Visa U.S.A. signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a settlement agreement to resolve the Class Plaintiffs' claims and an agreement in principle to resolve the Individual Plaintiffs' claims in the same multi-district interchange litigation. The settlement includes a cash payment through further reduction in conversion rate of Visa Class B shares by member banks and a
ten
basis point reduction in credit card interchange rates for
eight
months. A number of procedural steps remain before this settlement can become final and the full impact to member banks like us is still uncertain. However, we are not aware of significant future cash settlement payments required by us on the litigation and the
ten
basis point reduction in credit card interchange fees for us is not expected to be material. Also refer to Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Bancorp’s
2012
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Note 10: Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
We have entered into interest rate swap agreements, primarily as an asset/liability management strategy, in order to mitigate the changes in the fair value of specified long-term fixed-rate loans (or firm commitments to enter into long-term fixed-rate loans) caused by changes in interest rates. These hedges allow us to offer long-term fixed rate loans to customers without assuming the interest rate risk of a long-term asset. Converting our fixed-rate interest payments to floating-rate interest payments, generally benchmarked to the one-month U.S. dollar LIBOR index, protects us against changes in the fair value of our loans otherwise associated with fluctuating interest rates.
The fixed-rate payment features of the interest rate swap agreements are generally structured at inception to mirror substantially all of the provisions of the hedged loan agreements. These interest rate swaps, designated and qualified as fair value hedges, are carried on the consolidated statements of condition at their fair value in other assets (when the fair value is positive) or in other liabilities (when the fair value is negative).
One
of our interest rate swap agreements qualifies for shortcut hedge accounting treatment. The change in fair value of the swap using the shortcut accounting treatment is recorded in other non-interest income, while the change in fair value of swaps using non-shortcut accounting is recorded in interest income. The unrealized gain or loss in fair value of the hedged fixed-rate loan due to LIBOR interest rate movements is recorded as an adjustment to the hedged loan and offset in other non-interest income (for shortcut accounting treatment) or interest income (for non-shortcut accounting treatment).
From time to time, we make firm commitments to enter into long-term fixed-rate loans with borrowers backed by yield maintenance agreements and simultaneously enter into forward interest rate swap agreements with correspondent banks to mitigate the change in fair value of the yield maintenance agreement. Prior to loan funding, yield maintenance agreements with net settlement features that meet the definition of a derivative are considered as non-designated hedges and are carried on the consolidated statements of condition at their fair value in other assets (when the fair value is positive) or in other liabilities (when the fair value is negative). The offsetting changes in the fair value of the forward swap and the yield maintenance agreement are recorded in interest income. In June 2007, August 2010 and June 2011,
three
previously undesignated forward swaps were designated to offset the change in fair value of a fixed-rate loan originated in each of those periods. Subsequent to the point of the swap designations, the related yield maintenance agreements are no longer considered derivatives. Their fair value at the designation date was recorded in other assets and is amortized using the effective yield method over the life of the respective designated loans.
The net effect of the change in fair value of interest rate swaps, the amortization of the yield maintenance agreement and the change in the fair value of the hedged loans result in an insignificant amount of hedge ineffectiveness recognized in interest income.
Our credit exposure, if any, on interest rate swaps is limited to the favorable value (net of any collateral pledged to us) and interest payments of all swaps by each counterparty. Conversely, when an interest rate swap is in a liability position exceeding a certain threshold, we may be required to post collateral to the counterparty in an amount determined by the agreements (generally when our derivative liability position is greater than
$100 thousand
or
$1.3 million
, depending upon the counterparty). Collateral levels are monitored and adjusted on a regular basis for changes in interest rate swap values. As of
September 30, 2013
,
seven
of our ten derivative instruments are currently in a liability position totaling
$3.1 million
and have collateral requirements, for which we have posted cash collateral of
$2.8 million
.
As of
September 30, 2013
, we have
ten
interest rate swap agreements, which are scheduled to mature in September 2018, April 2019, June 2020, August 2020, June 2022, June 2031, October 2031, July 2032, August 2037 and October 2037. All of our derivatives are accounted for as fair value hedges. Our interest rate swaps are settled monthly with counterparties. Accrued interest on the swaps totaled
$69 thousand
and
$75 thousand
as of
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively. Information on our derivatives follows:
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Asset derivatives
Liability derivatives
(in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
September 30, 2013
December 31, 2012
September 30, 2013
December 31, 2012
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate contracts notional amount
$
10,658
$
4,932
$
30,773
$
38,156
Interest rate contracts fair value
1
$
646
$
1
$
3,085
$
5,240
Three months ended
(in thousands; unaudited)
September 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Increase (decrease) in value of designated interest rate swaps recognized in interest income
$
196
$
1,956
$
(217
)
Payment on interest rate swaps recorded in interest income
(358
)
(359
)
(339
)
(Decrease) increase in value of hedged loans recognized in interest income
(245
)
(2,095
)
402
Decrease in value of yield maintenance agreement recognized against interest income
(18
)
(18
)
(19
)
Net loss on derivatives recognized against interest income
2
$
(425
)
$
(516
)
$
(173
)
Nine months ended
(in thousands; unaudited)
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Increase (decrease) in value of designated interest rate swaps recognized in interest income
$
2,800
$
(574
)
Payment on interest rate swaps recorded in interest income
(1,075
)
(973
)
(Decrease) increase in value of hedged loans recognized in interest income
(3,033
)
762
(Decrease) increase in value of yield maintenance agreement recognized against interest income
(54
)
185
Net loss on derivatives recognized against interest income
2
$
(1,362
)
$
(600
)
1
See Note 4 for valuation methodology.
2
Includes hedge ineffectiveness of
$(67) thousand
,
$(157) thousand
and
$166 thousand
for the quarters ended
September 30, 2013
,
June 30, 2013
and
September 30, 2012
, respectively. Ineffectiveness of
$(287) thousand
and
$373 thousand
was recorded in interest income during the nine months ended
September 30, 2013
and
September 30, 2012
, respectively. Changes in value of swaps were included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
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Our derivative transactions with counterparties are under International Swaps and Derivative Association (“ISDA”) master agreements that include “right of set-off” provisions. “Right of set-off” provisions are legally enforceable rights to offset recognized amounts and there may be an intention to settle such amounts on a net basis. We do not offset such financial instruments for financial reporting purposes.
Information on financial instruments that are eligible for offset in the consolidated statements of condition follows:
Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets
(in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Condition
Gross Amounts
Net Amounts
Gross Amounts
Offset in the
of Assets Presented
of Recognized
Statements of
in the Statements
Financial
Cash Collateral
Assets
1
Condition
of Condition
1
Instruments
Received
Net Amount
As of September 30, 2013
Derivatives by Counterparty
Counterparty A
$
646
$
—
$
646
$
(646
)
$
—
$
—
Counterparty B
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
$
646
$
—
$
646
$
(646
)
$
—
$
—
As of December 31, 2012
Derivatives by Counterparty
Counterparty A
$
1
$
—
$
1
$
(1
)
$
—
$
—
Counterparty B
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
$
1
$
—
$
1
$
(1
)
$
—
$
—
1
Amounts exclude accrued interest totaling
$7 thousand
and
$1 thousand
at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively.
Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities
(in thousands; 2013 unaudited)
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Condition
Gross Amounts
Net Amounts of
Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Liabilities Presented
of Recognized
Statements of
in the Statements of
Financial
Cash Collateral
Liabilities
2
Condition
Condition
2
Instruments
Pledged
Net Amount
As of September 30, 2013
Derivatives by Counterparty
Counterparty A
$
1,180
$
—
$
1,180
$
(646
)
—
$
534
Counterparty B
1,905
—
1,905
—
(1,905
)
—
Total
$
3,085
$
—
$
3,085
$
(646
)
$
(1,905
)
$
534
As of December 31, 2012
Derivatives by Counterparty
Counterparty A
$
2,616
$
—
$
2,616
$
(1
)
$
(1,860
)
$
755
Counterparty B
2,624
—
2,624
—
(2,624
)
—
Total
$
5,240
$
—
$
5,240
$
(1
)
$
(4,484
)
$
755
2
Amounts exclude accrued interest totaling
$62 thousand
and
$74 thousand
at
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
, respectively.
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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
In the following pages, Management discusses its analysis of the financial condition and results of operations for the
third quarter of 2013
compared to the
third quarter of 2012
and to the
second quarter of 2013
, as well as the
nine
months ended
September 30, 2013
compared to the same period in
2012
. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q and with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Average balances, including balances used in calculating certain financial ratios, are generally comprised of average daily balances.
Forward-Looking Statements
This discussion of financial results includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "1933 Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "1934 Act"). Those sections of the 1933 Act and 1934 Act provide a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their financial performance so long as they provide meaningful, cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ significantly from projected results.
Our forward-looking statements include descriptions of plans or objectives of Management for future operations, products or services, and forecasts of its revenues, earnings or other measures of economic performance. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may."
Forward-looking statements are based on Management's current expectations regarding economic, legislative, and regulatory issues that may impact our earnings in future periods. A number of factors—many of which are beyond Management’s control—could cause future results to vary materially from current Management expectations. Such factors include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, the economic uncertainty in the United States and abroad, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, real estate values, expected future cash flows on acquired loans, and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services.
The events or factors that could cause results or performance to materially differ from those expressed in our prior forward-looking statements concerning the NorCal acquisition include:
•
lower than expected consolidated revenues for us;
•
higher than expected acquisition related costs;
•
losses of deposit and loan customers resulting from the acquisition;
•
greater than expected operating costs and/or loan losses;
•
significant increases in competition;
•
the inability to achieve expected cost savings from the acquisition, or the inability to achieve those savings as soon as expected; and
•
unexpected costs and difficulties in adapting to technological changes and integrating systems.
These and other important factors are detailed in the Risk Factors section of the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 and in the Risk Factors section of our 2012 Form 10-K as filed with the SEC, copies of which are available from us at no charge. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Highlights of the financial results are presented in the following table:
For the three months ended
For the nine months ended
(dollars in thousands, except per share
data; unaudited)
September 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
For the period:
Net income
$
4,004
$
3,055
$
3,224
$
11,925
$
13,115
Net income per share
Basic
$
0.74
$
0.56
$
0.60
$
2.20
$
2.46
Diluted
$
0.72
$
0.55
$
0.59
$
2.16
$
2.41
Return on average equity
9.91
%
7.72
%
8.76
%
10.09
%
12.32
%
Return on average assets
1.07
%
0.86
%
0.89
%
1.10
%
1.23
%
Common stock dividend payout ratio
24.52
%
32.06
%
29.95
%
24.59
%
21.23
%
Average shareholders’ equity to average total assets
10.79
%
11.20
%
10.16
%
10.94
%
9.97
%
Efficiency ratio
63.19
%
64.12
%
57.38
%
61.49
%
55.25
%
Tax equivalent net interest margin
3.99
%
4.30
%
4.44
%
4.25
%
4.78
%
At period end:
Book value per common share
$
29.61
$
29.10
$
27.45
Total assets
$
1,483,603
$
1,428,518
$
1,435,114
Total loans
$
1,092,851
$
1,091,482
$
1,013,710
Total deposits
$
1,292,476
$
1,224,437
$
1,258,873
Loan-to-deposit ratio
84.6
%
89.1
%
80.5
%
Total risk based capital ratio - Bancorp
14.1
%
14.0
%
14.0
%
Executive Summary
On July 1, 2013, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NorCal Community Bancorp, parent company of Bank of Alameda. Bank of Alameda has four branch offices serving Alameda, Emeryville, and Oakland, and had assets of $271.5 million, total deposits of $237.2 million, and total loans of $177.3 million as of
September 30, 2013
. We have all the necessary regulatory approvals. NorCal shareholders gave their approval on October 17, 2013. The thirty day election process whereby NorCal shareholders will elect to receive cash, shares of Bancorp common stock or a combination in exchange for their NorCal shares began on October 22, 2013. The transaction is on schedule to close in the fourth quarter of 2013. For more information concerning the transaction, please see the S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on August 23, 2013, and 8-K Reports filed with the SEC on July 1 and July 5, 2013. For other important factors regarding the NorCal acquisition, please see the Forward Looking Statements and Risk Factors sections of the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.
Earnings totaled
$4.0 million
for the
third quarter of 2013
, compared to
$3.1 million
in the
second quarter of 2013
and
$3.2 million
in the
third quarter of 2012
. Diluted earnings per share totaled
$0.72
in the
third quarter of 2013
, compared to
$0.55
in the prior quarter and
$0.59
in the same quarter last year. Earnings for the
nine months ended
September 30, 2013
totaled
$11.9 million
compared to
$13.1 million
in the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2013
totaled
$2.16
compared to
$2.41
in the same period a year ago.
We recorded a reversal in the provision for loan losses totaling $480 thousand in the
third quarter of 2013
, compared to a provision for loan losses of $1.1 million in the prior quarter and $2.1 million in the same quarter a year ago. The reversal in the provision in the
third quarter of 2013
primarily related to improved collateral values, a continued low level of net charge-offs and fewer newly identified non-performing loans.
Gross loans totaled $1.1 billion at
September 30, 2013
, up $18.9 million or 1.8% when compared to
December 31, 2012
. The current competitive banking environment continues to be a challenge for community banks. Non-accrual loans totaled
$17.3 million
, or
1.58%
of the total loan portfolio at
September 30, 2013
, compared to $17.7 million or
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1.64% at December 31, 2012. The allowance for loan losses decreased slightly to
1.26%
of loans at
September 30, 2013
, compared to 1.27% at December 31, 2012.
Deposits totaled
$1.3 billion
at both
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
. Non-interest bearing deposits totaled 41.6% of total deposits at
September 30, 2013
, compared to 31.1% at
December 31, 2012
. The increase in non-interest bearing deposits is primarily due to a strategic product change which discontinued interest on one type of consumer account in early 2013. This resulted in a reclassification of the accounts from interest-bearing to non-interest bearing with the affected balances totaling $83.1 million at
September 30, 2013
.
The total risk-based capital ratio for Bancorp totaled
14.1%
at
September 30, 2013
, up from 13.7% at
December 31, 2012
, due to accumulation of undistributed earnings and continues to be well above regulatory requirements for a well-capitalized institution. The total risk-based capital ratio is expected to decline when the pending NorCal acquisition is completed. However, we expect the Bank to remain well-capitalized under the current requirements for capital adequacy, as well as under the new Basel III rules.
Net interest income totaled
$14.0 million
in the
third quarter of 2013
compared to
$14.3 million
in the prior quarter and
$14.9 million
in the same quarter a year ago. The tax-equivalent net interest margin was
3.99%
in the
third
quarter of
2013
compared to
4.30%
in the prior quarter and
4.44%
in the same quarter a year ago. The net interest income decrease in the
third
quarter of
2013
compared to the prior quarter and the same quarter a year ago relates to downward repricing on existing loans, new loans yielding lower rates and a lower level of income recognition on loans from the Charter Oak Bank acquisition. Additionally, a higher concentration of lower yielding cash balances in interest-bearing due from banks compounded the decline of net interest margin from the prior quarter.
Non-interest income in the
third quarter of 2013
totaled
$2.0 million
, essentially flat compared to the prior quarter and up from
$1.8 million
in the same quarter a year ago. The increase in the
third quarter of 2013
compared to the same quarter a year ago primarily relates to higher dividend income from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, gain on sale of repossessed personal property, debit card and merchant interchange fees, and Wealth Management fees.
Non-interest expense totaled
$10.1 million
in the
third quarter of 2013
, compared to
$10.4 million
in the prior quarter and $9.6 million in the same quarter a year ago. The increase compared to the same quarter a year ago primarily relates to higher acquisition-related professional fees and higher staffing costs as the Bank has filled some key vacant positions that will prepare us for integration and future growth. We are putting the infrastructure in place to support a larger bank, and the results from the acquired operations, as well as growth in our existing markets should absorb these expenses as we move into 2014.
Critical Accounting Policies
Critical accounting policies are those that are both most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require Management's most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.
Management has determined the following five accounting policies to be critical: Allowance for Loan Losses, Acquired Loans, Other-than-temporary Impairment of Investment Securities, Accounting for Income Taxes and Fair Value Measurements.
Allowance for Loan Losses
Allowance for loan losses is based upon estimates of loan losses and is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the outstanding loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries. In periodic evaluations of the adequacy of the allowance balance, Management considers our past loan loss experience by type of credit, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other factors. We formally assess the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. These assessments include the periodic re-grading of loans based on changes in their individual credit characteristics including delinquency, seasoning, recent financial performance of the borrower, economic factors, changes in the interest rate environment, and other factors as warranted. Loans are initially graded when originated. They are reviewed as they are renewed, when there is a new loan to the same borrower and/or when facts demonstrate heightened risk of default. Confirmation of the quality of our grading process is obtained by
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independent reviews conducted by outside consultants specifically hired for this purpose and by periodic examination by various bank regulatory agencies. Management monitors delinquent loans continuously and identifies problem loans to be evaluated individually for impairment testing. For loans that are deemed impaired, formal impairment measurement is performed at least quarterly on a loan-by-loan basis.
Our method for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance includes specific allowances for identified problem loans, an allowance factor for categories of credits, and allowances for changing environmental factors (e.g., portfolio trends, concentration of credit, growth and economic factors). Allowances for identified problem loans are based on specific analysis of individual credits. Loss estimation factors for loan categories are based on analysis of local economic factors applicable to each loan category, including consideration of our charge-off history. Allowances for changing environmental factors are Management's best estimate of the probable impact on the loan portfolio as a whole.
At September 30, 2013, we refined our methodology for calculating the general allowance for loan losses for categories of credits. The refinement did not result in significant changes in the amount of allowance as discussed in Note 6 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.
For our methodology on estimating the allowance for loan losses on acquired loans, refer to the section
Acquired Loans
below
.
Acquired Loans
From time to time, we acquire loans through business acquisitions. Acquired loans are recorded at their estimated fair values at acquisition date in accordance with ASC 805
Business Combinations
, factoring in credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan. Accordingly, an allowance for loan losses is not carried over or recorded for acquired loans as of the acquisition date.
The process of estimating fair values of the acquired loans, including the estimate of losses that are expected to be incurred over the estimated remaining lives of the loans at acquisition date and the ongoing updates to Management's expectation of future cash flows, requires significant subjective judgments and assumptions, particularly considering the current economic environment. The economic environment and the lack of market liquidity and transparency are factors that have influenced, and may continue to affect, these assumptions and estimates.
We estimated the fair value of acquired loans at the acquisition date based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including the type of loan and related collateral, risk classification, fixed or variable interest rate, term of loan and whether or not the loan was amortizing, and current discount rates. Loans were grouped together according to similar characteristics and were treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques. The estimate of expected cash flows incorporates our best estimate of current key assumptions, such as property values, default rates, loss severity and prepayment speeds. The discount rates used for loans were based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans, where available, and include adjustments for liquidity concerns.
To the extent comparable market rates are not readily available, a discount rate was derived based on the assumptions of market participants' cost of funds, servicing costs and return requirements for comparable risk assets. In either case, the discount rate does not include a factor for credit losses, as that has been considered in estimating the cash flows. The initial estimate of cash flows to be collected was derived from assumptions such as default rates, loss severities and prepayment speeds.
We purchased certain loans from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC) in the Charter Oak Bank closure with evidence of credit quality deterioration subsequent to their origination and for which it was probable, at acquisition, that we would be unable to collect all contractually required payments. Management has applied significant subjective judgment in determining which loans are PCI loans. Evidence of credit quality deterioration as of the purchase date may include data such as past due and nonaccrual status, risk grades and recent loan-to-value percentages. Revolving credit agreements (e.g., home equity lines of credit and revolving commercial loans) where the borrower had revolving privileges at acquisition date are not considered PCI loans because the timing and amount of cash flows cannot be reasonably estimated.
The accounting guidance for PCI loans provides that the difference between the contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition, considering the impact of prepayments, is referred to as the nonaccretable difference and is not recorded. Furthermore, the difference between the expected cash flows and the
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day one fair value should be accreted into interest income at a level rate of return over the remaining term of the loan, provided that the timing and amount of future cash flows is reasonably estimable.
The initial estimate of cash flows expected to be collected is updated each quarter and requires the continued usage of key assumptions and estimates similar to the initial estimate of fair value. Given the current economic environment, we apply judgment to develop our estimate of cash flows for PCI loans given the impact of real estate value changes, changing probability of default, loss severities and prepayment speeds.
For purposes of accounting for the PCI loans associated with the closure of Charter Oak Bank, we elected not to apply the pooling method but to account for these loans individually. Disposals of loans, which may include sales of loans to third parties, receipt of payments in full by the borrower, or foreclosure of the collateral, result in removal of the loan from the PCI loan portfolio at its carrying amount.
If we have probable and significant increases in cash flows expected to be collected on PCI loans, we first reverse any previously established allowance for loan loss and then increase interest income as a prospective yield adjustment over the remaining life of the loans. The impact of changes in variable interest rates is recognized prospectively as adjustments to interest income. All PCI loans that were classified as non-accrual loans prior to the acquisition were no longer classified as non-accrual because we believed that we would fully collect the new carrying value of these loans at acquisition. Subsequent to the acquisition, specific allowances are allocated to PCI loans that have experienced credit deterioration through an increase to the allowance for loan losses.
The amount of cash flows expected to be collected and, accordingly, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses are particularly sensitive to changes in loan credit quality. When there is doubt as to the timing and amount of future cash flows to be collected, PCI loans are classified as non-accrual loans. It is important to note that judgment is required to classify PCI loans as performing or non-accrual, and is dependent on having a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows expected to be collected.
For acquired loans not considered PCI loans, we recognize the entire fair value discount accretion based on the acquired loan's contractual cash flows using an effective interest rate method for term loans, and on a straight line basis to interest income for revolving lines, as the timing and amount of cash flows under revolving lines are not predictable. Subsequent to Acquisition, if the probable and estimable losses for non-PCI loans exceed the amount of the remaining unaccreted discount, the excess is established as an allowance for loan losses.
For further information regarding our acquired loans, see Note 6 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.
Other-than-temporary Impairment of Investment Securities
At each financial statement date, we assess whether declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their costs are deemed to be other than temporary. We consider, among other things, (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (iii) our intent and ability to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Evidence evaluated includes, but is not limited to, the remaining payment terms of the instrument and economic factors that are relevant to the collectability of the instrument, such as: current prepayment speeds, the current financial condition of the issuer(s), industry analyst reports, credit ratings, credit default rates, interest rate trends and the value of any underlying collateral. Credit-related other-than-temporary impairment results in a charge to earnings and the corresponding establishment of a new cost basis for the security. Non-credit-related other-than-temporary impairment results in a charge to other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes, and the corresponding establishment of a new cost basis for the security. The other-than-temporary impairment recognized in other comprehensive income for debt securities classified as held-to-maturity is accreted from other comprehensive income to the amortized cost of the debt security over the remaining life of the debt security in a prospective manner on the basis of the amount and timing of future estimated cash flows.
Accounting for Income Taxes
Income taxes reported in the financial statements are computed based on an asset and liability approach. We recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and we recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities related to expected future tax consequences. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. We record net deferred tax assets to the
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extent it is more likely than not that they will be realized. In evaluating our ability to recover the deferred tax assets, Management considers all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. In projecting future taxable income, Management develops assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates being used to manage the underlying business. Bancorp files consolidated federal and combined state income tax returns.
We recognize the financial statement effect of a tax position when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits and all available evidence, that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution through protests, appeals or litigation processes. For tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not threshold, we measure the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described previously is recognized as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits, along with any related interest and penalties. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of tax expenses.
In deciding whether or not our tax positions taken meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we must make judgments and interpretations about the application of inherently complex state and federal tax laws. To the extent tax authorities disagree with tax positions taken by us, our effective tax rates could be materially affected in the period of settlement with the taxing authorities. Revision of our estimate of accrued income taxes also may result from our own income tax planning, which may affect our effective tax rates and our results of operations for any given quarter.
Fair Value Measurements
We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. We base our fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Securities available-for-sale and derivatives are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record certain assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis, such as purchased loans recorded at acquisition date, certain impaired loans held for investment and securities held-to-maturity that are other-than-temporarily impaired. These non-recurring fair value adjustments typically involve write-downs of individual assets due to application of lower-of-cost or market accounting.
We have established and documented a process for determining fair value. We maximize the use of observable inputs when developing fair value measurements. Whenever there is no readily available market data, Management uses its best estimate and assumptions in determining fair value, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of Management's judgment. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, our recorded earnings or disclosures could have been materially different from those reflected in these financial statements. For detailed information on our use of fair value measurements and our related valuation methodologies, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.
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Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the difference between the interest earned on loans, investments and other interest-earning assets and the interest expense incurred on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is impacted by changes in general market interest rates and by changes in the amounts and composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Interest rate changes can create fluctuations in the net interest margin due to an imbalance in the timing of repricing or maturity of assets or liabilities. We manage interest rate risk exposure with the goal of limiting the negative impact of interest rate volatility on net interest margin.
Net interest margin is expressed as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Net interest rate spread is the difference between the average rate earned on total interest-earning assets and the average rate incurred on total interest-bearing liabilities. Both of these measures are reported on a taxable-equivalent basis. Net interest margin is the higher of the two because it reflects interest income earned on assets funded with non-interest-bearing sources of funds, which include demand deposits and stockholders’ equity.
The following table, Average Statements of Condition and Analysis of Net Interest Income, compares interest income and average interest-earning assets with interest expense and average interest-bearing liabilities for the periods presented. The table also indicates net interest income, net interest margin and net interest rate spread for each period presented.
Average Statements of Condition and Analysis of Net Interest Income
Three months ended
Three months ended
Three months ended
September 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Interest
Interest
Interest
Average
Income/
Yield/
Average
Income/
Yield/
Average
Income/
Yield/
(Dollars in thousands; unaudited)
Balance
Expense
Rate
Balance
Expense
Rate
Balance
Expense
Rate
Assets
Interest-bearing due from banks
1
$
61,409
$
34
0.22
%
$
4,485
$
3
0.26
%
$
84,539
$
42
0.19
%
Investment securities
2, 3
254,515
1,539
2.42
%
266,774
1,452
2.18
%
241,461
1,578
2.61
%
Loans
1, 3, 4
1,093,846
13,248
4.74
%
1,070,333
13,537
5.00
%
1,014,708
14,265
5.50
%
Total interest-earning assets
1
1,409,770
14,821
4.11
%
1,341,592
14,992
4.42
%
1,340,708
15,885
4.64
%
Cash and non-interest-bearing due from banks
32,482
27,331
55,727
Bank premises and equipment, net
9,092
9,313
9,042
Interest receivable and other assets, net
34,796
38,981
36,474
Total assets
$
1,486,140
$
1,417,217
$
1,441,951
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Interest-bearing transaction accounts
$
78,109
$
12
0.06
%
$
83,285
$
12
0.06
%
$
159,721
$
48
0.12
%
Savings accounts
100,730
9
0.03
%
95,083
8
0.03
%
91,020
26
0.11
%
Money market accounts
431,332
101
0.09
%
410,823
95
0.09
%
435,110
181
0.17
%
CDARS® time accounts
2,873
1
0.14
%
5,194
2
0.15
%
29,519
19
0.25
%
Other time accounts
137,733
226
0.65
%
136,759
224
0.66
%
143,668
254
0.70
%
Overnight borrowing
1
—
—
—
%
12,785
5
0.15
%
—
—
—
%
FHLB fixed-rate advances
15,000
80
2.07
%
15,000
79
2.07
%
15,000
79
2.07
%
Subordinated debenture
1
—
—
—
%
—
—
—
%
4,239
74
6.83
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
765,777
429
0.22
%
758,929
425
0.22
%
878,277
681
0.31
%
Demand accounts
547,634
486,410
404,677
Interest payable and other liabilities
12,409
13,092
12,548
Stockholders' equity
160,320
158,786
146,449
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity
$
1,486,140
$
1,417,217
$
1,441,951
Tax-equivalent net interest income/margin
1
$
14,392
3.99
%
$
14,567
4.30
%
$
15,204
4.44
%
Reported net interest income/margin
1
$
14,042
3.90
%
$
14,305
4.21
%
$
14,917
4.35
%
Tax-equivalent net interest rate spread
3.89
%
4.20
%
4.33
%
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Average Statements of Condition and Analysis of Net Interest Income
Nine months ended
Nine months ended
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Interest
Interest
Average
Income/
Yield/
Average
Income/
Yield/
(Dollars in thousands; unaudited)
Balance
Expense
Rate
Balance
Expense
Rate
Assets
Interest-bearing due from banks
1
$
24,072
$
45
0.25
%
$
80,562
$
148
0.24
%
Investment securities
2, 3
268,463
4,775
2.37
%
223,503
5,050
3.01
%
Loans
1, 3, 4
1,075,825
40,595
4.98
%
1,023,980
45,203
5.80
%
Total interest-earning assets
1
1,368,360
45,415
4.38
%
1,328,045
50,401
4.99
%
Cash and non-interest-bearing due from banks
29,370
53,676
53,676
Bank premises and equipment, net
9,277
9,187
9,187
Interest receivable and other assets, net
37,211
35,701
35,701
Total assets
$
1,444,218
$
1,426,609
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Interest-bearing transaction accounts
$
96,736
$
35
0.05
%
$
150,150
$
137
0.12
%
Savings accounts
97,474
25
0.03
%
85,011
85,011
72
0.11
%
Money market accounts
424,767
295
0.09
%
434,359
434,359
544
0.17
%
CDARS® time accounts
6,941
8
0.15
%
32,541
32,541
72
0.29
%
Other time accounts
138,239
682
0.66
%
145,023
145,023
827
0.76
%
Overnight borrowing
1
5,420
7
0.17
%
—
—
—
—
%
FHLB fixed-rate advances
15,000
236
2.07
%
16,606
16,606
265
2.10
%
Subordinated debenture
1
—
—
—
%
4,745
4,745
152
4.21
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
784,577
1,288
0.22
%
868,435
2,069
0.32
%
Demand accounts
488,227
402,276
Interest payable and other liabilities
13,455
13,665
Stockholders' equity
157,959
142,233
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity
$
1,444,218
$
1,426,609
Tax-equivalent net interest income/margin
1
$
44,127
4.25
%
$
48,332
4.78
%
Reported net interest income/margin
1
$
43,143
4.16
%
$
47,399
4.69
%
Tax-equivalent net interest rate spread
4.16
%
4.67
%
1
Interest income/expense is divided by actual number of days in the period times 360 days to correspond to stated interest rate terms, where applicable.
2
Yields on available-for-sale securities are calculated based on amortized cost balances rather than fair value, as changes in fair value are reflected as a component
of stockholders' equity. Investment security interest is earned on 30/360 day basis monthly.
3
Yields and interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis using the Federal statutory rate of 35 percent.
4
Average balances on loans outstanding include non-performing loans. The amortized portion of net loan origination fees is included in interest income on loans,
representing an adjustment to the yield.
Third Quarter of 2013 Compared to Second Quarter of 2013
The tax-equivalent net interest margin was
3.99%
in the
third quarter of 2013
, compared to
4.30%
in the prior quarter. The decrease of thirty-one basis points was primarily due to an increase in lower-yielding cash balances resulting from a higher level of deposits and a lower level of income recognition on loans from the Charter Oak acquisition. In addition, downward repricing on existing loans, as well as new loans yielding lower rates continue to negatively impact the loan yield. The net interest spread decreased thirty-one basis points over the same period for the same reasons.
The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased thirty-one basis points in the
third quarter of 2013
compared to the
second quarter of 2013
due to the reasons listed above. The loan portfolio as a percentage of average interest-earning assets was 77.6% and 79.8% for the
third quarter of 2013
and the
second quarter of 2013
, respectively. Total
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average interest-earning assets increased $68.2 million, or 5.1%, in the
third quarter of 2013
, compared to the
second quarter of 2013
.
Market interest rates are, in part, based on the target Federal Funds interest rate (the interest rate banks charge each other for short-term borrowings) implemented by the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee ("FOMC"). In December of 2008, the target interest rate reached a historic low with a range of 0% to 0.25% where it remains as of
September 30, 2013
. Other monetary policy measures taken by the Federal Reserve, including quantitative easing, also impact the interest rate environment. In September of 2012, the Federal Reserve announced a third round of quantitative easing. At the FOMC meeting in September of 2013, members continued their pledge to keep the target range for the Federal Funds rate at 0% to 0.25% and currently anticipate that this exceptionally low range for the Federal Funds rate will be appropriate at least as long as the unemployment rate remains above 6.5%. The combination of this low interest rate environment and the fierce market competition on loan pricing continues to apply downward rate pressure on our loan portfolio.
Third Quarter of 2013 Compared to Third Quarter of 2012
The tax-equivalent net interest margin was
3.99%
in the
third quarter of 2013
, compared to
4.44%
in the same quarter last year. The decrease of forty-five basis points was primarily due to downward repricing on existing loans, new loans yielding lower rates, and a lower level of accretion and gains on pay-offs of purchased loans, partially offset by an increase in higher-yielding loans and securities relative to total interest-earning assets, as well as the downward repricing of deposits and the payoff of the subordinated debenture on September 17, 2012. The net interest spread decreased forty-four basis points over the same period for the same reasons.
The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased fifty-three basis points in the
third quarter of 2013
compared to the
third quarter of 2012
due to the reasons listed above. The loan portfolio as a percentage of average interest-earning assets was 77.6% and 75.7% for the
third quarter of 2013
and the
third quarter of 2012
, respectively. Total average interest-earning assets increased $69.1 million, or 5.2%, in the
third quarter of 2013
, compared to the
third quarter of 2012
.
The average rate on interest-bearing liabilities decreased nine basis points in the
third quarter of 2013
compared to the same period a year ago, primarily due to lower offered deposit rates and the payoff of the subordinated debenture on September 17, 2012.
Nine Months 2013 Compared to Nine Months 2012
The tax-equivalent net interest margin was
4.25%
in the first nine months of 2013, compared to
4.78%
in the same period last year. The decrease of fifty-three basis points was primarily due to new loans yielding lower rates, downward repricing on existing loans, and a lower level of accretion and gains on pay-offs of purchased loans. These decreases were partially offset by a shift in the mix of interest-earning assets from lower-yielding interest-bearing due from banks towards higher-yielding loans and securities, as well as the downward repricing of deposits and the payoff of the subordinated debenture on September 17, 2012. The net interest spread decreased fifty-one basis points over the same period for the same reasons.
The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased sixty-one basis points in the first nine months of 2013 compared to the first nine months of 2012 due to the reasons listed above. The loan portfolio as a percentage of average interest-earning assets was 78.6% and 77.1%
for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
, respectively. Total average interest-earning assets increased $40.3 million, or 3.0%, in the first nine months of 2013 compared to the first nine months of 2012.
The average rate on interest-bearing liabilities decreased ten basis points in the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same period a year ago, primarily due to lower offered deposit rates and the payoff of the subordinated debenture on September 17, 2012.
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Provision for Loan Losses
Management assesses the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis based on several factors including growth of the loan portfolio, analysis of probable losses in the portfolio, recent loss experience and the current economic climate. Actual losses on loans are charged against the allowance, and the allowance is increased by loss recoveries and through the provision for loan losses charged to expense. For further discussion, see the section captioned “Critical Accounting Policies.”
At September 30, 2013, we refined our methodology for calculating the general allowance for loan losses for categories of credits. The refinement did not result in significant changes in the amount of allowance as discussed in Note 6 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.
There was a reversal in the provision for loan losses totaling
$480 thousand
in the
third quarter of 2013
, compared to a provision for loan losses of
$1.1 million
in the prior quarter and
$2.1 million
in the same quarter a year ago. The reversal in the provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 2013 was primarily related to the removal of approximately $460 thousand in reserves for a specific pool of consumer loans due to improved collateral values.
In the second quarter of 2013, we established a $1.2 million specific reserve on a problem land development loan based on the appraised value of the parcels securing the loan. During the third quarter of 2013, the borrower entered into a sales agreement to sell one of the parcels at a significantly higher price than the appraised value. At September 30, 2013, it was uncertain if the sale would close and the appraisal received in the second quarter of 2013 was the most reliable information available to management to determine the fair value of the collateral at September 30, 2013. The sale ultimately closed escrow in October 2013, at which time the outstanding loan was paid down and the amount of specific reserve was reduced by approximately $900 thousand.
The allowance for loan losses decreased to
1.26%
of loans at
September 30, 2013
, from
1.32%
at
June 30, 2013
. The decrease in the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans is primarily due to the removal of reserves for a specific pool of consumer loans (mentioned above), the continued low level of charge offs, and the absence of newly identified significant non-accrual loans.
Non-accrual loans totaled
$17.3 million
, or
1.58%
of Bancorp's loan portfolio at
September 30, 2013
, compared to
$18.5 million
, or
1.69%
at
June 30, 2013
and $17.7 million, or 1.64% at
December 31, 2012
. The decrease in non-accrual loans from the prior quarter primarily relates to pay downs on one commercial real estate loan and one commercial loan during the quarter.
Impaired loan balances totaled $31.0 million at
September 30, 2013
, compared to $29.6 million at
June 30, 2013
and $30.3 million at
December 31, 2012
, with specific valuation allowances of $2.8 million, $3.1 million and $2.4 million, respectively. Classified loans, which have regulatory risk grades of "substandard" or "doubtful", increased to
$30.9 million
at
September 30, 2013
, from
$27.6 million
at
June 30, 2013
and decreased from $36.9 million at
December 31, 2012
. The increase in these classified loans when compared to the previous quarter was primarily due to a $2.9 million commercial real estate loan being downgraded during the
third quarter of 2013
that did not require a significant reserve based on a recent appraisal.
Net charge-offs in the
third
quarter of
2013
totaled $69 thousand, compared to net charge-offs of
$177 thousand
in the prior quarter and net charge-offs of
$2.4 million
in the
third quarter of 2012
. The charge-off in the
third quarter of 2012
primarily related to one commercial real estate loan. The percentage of net charge-offs to average loans was
0.01%
in the
third quarter of 2013
, compared to
0.02%
in the
second quarter of 2013
and
0.24%
in the
third quarter of 2012
. Net charge-offs in the first nine months of 2013 and 2012 totaled $243 thousand and $3.7 million, respectively.
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Non-interest Income
The table below details the components of non-interest income.
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2013
compared to
compared to
June 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Three months ended
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
(dollars in thousands; unaudited)
September 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Increase (Decrease)
Increase (Decrease)
Increase (Decrease)
Increase (Decrease)
Service charges on deposit accounts
$
509
$
515
$
528
$
(6
)
(1.2
)%
$
(19
)
(3.6
)%
Wealth Management and Trust Services
532
539
507
(7
)
(1.3
)%
25
4.9
%
Debit card interchange fees
288
280
261
8
2.9
%
27
10.3
%
Merchant interchange fees
196
222
183
(26
)
(11.7
)%
13
7.1
%
Earnings on Bank-owned life insurance
179
186
192
(7
)
(3.8
)%
(13
)
(6.8
)%
Other income
249
202
130
47
23.3
%
119
91.5
%
Total non-interest income
$
1,953
$
1,944
$
1,801
$
9
0.5
%
$
152
8.4
%
Nine months ended
Amount
Percent
(dollars in thousands; unaudited)
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Increase (Decrease)
Increase (Decrease)
Service charges on deposit accounts
$
1,545
$
1,601
$
(56
)
(3.5
)%
Wealth Management and Trust Services
1,618
1,451
167
11.5
%
Debit card interchange fees
820
754
66
8.8
%
Merchant interchange fees
623
562
61
10.9
%
Earnings on Bank-owned life insurance
766
572
194
33.9
%
Other income
631
356
275
77.2
%
Total non-interest income
$
6,003
$
5,296
$
707
13.3
%
The increase in Wealth Management and Trust Services (WMTS) income in both the three-month and nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2013
compared to the same periods last year is due to the acquisition of new assets and market value appreciation of existing assets under management. The increase in WMTS income when comparing the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2013
to the same period last year is also due to significant non-recurring fees earned for estate and probate administration services performed in the first quarter of 2013. In the three-month period ending
September 30, 2013
, WMTS income decreased slightly compared to the prior quarter due to downward market fluctuation during August, specifically in the equities market. Assets under management totaled approximately $310.3 million at
September 30, 2013
, $298.1 million at
June 30, 2013
and $292.7 million at
September 30, 2012
.
Debit card interchange fees in the
third quarter of 2013
increased when compared to the same quarter in 2012 primarily due to an increase in the volume of debit card usage. Debit card interchange fees also increased in the nine months ended
September 30, 2013
when compared to the same period last year for the same reason.
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Merchant interchange fees decreased in the
third quarter of 2013
when compared to the prior quarter due to lower merchant sales volume. The increase in merchant interchange fees when compared to the same quarter a year ago is due to higher merchant sales volume, as well as the addition of a new vendor. Merchant interchange fees also increased in the first nine months of 2013 when compared to the first nine months of 2012 for the same reasons.
Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income increased in the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2013
when compared to the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2012
due to a $223 thousand death benefit realized on the death of an insured employee in the first quarter of 2013.
Other income increased
for the three months ended September 30, 2013
when compared to the previous quarter and the same quarter a year ago, primarily due to higher dividend income from the FHLB and higher credit card referral fees, partially offset by the loss on the sale of securities.
Other income also increased when comparing the first nine months of 2013 to the first nine months of 2012 for the same reasons, as well as a gain on the sale of a repossessed personal property.
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Non-interest Expense
The table below details the components of non-interest expense.
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2013
compared to
compared to
June 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Three months ended
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
(dollars in thousands; unaudited)
September 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Increase (Decrease)
Increase (Decrease)
Increase (Decrease)
Increase (Decrease)
Salaries and related benefits
$
5,389
$
5,430
$
5,211
$
(41
)
(0.8
)%
$
178
3.4
%
Occupancy and equipment
1,040
1,052
1,089
(12
)
(1.1
)%
(49
)
(4.5
)%
Depreciation and amortization
343
353
339
(10
)
(2.8
)%
4
1.2
%
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
244
223
221
21
9.4
%
23
10.4
%
Data processing
612
696
596
(84
)
(12.1
)%
16
2.7
%
Professional services
775
814
519
(39
)
(4.8
)%
256
49.3
%
Other non-interest expense
Advertising
90
114
127
(24
)
(21.1
)%
(37
)
(29.1
)%
Other expense
1,614
1,737
1,490
(123
)
(7.1
)%
124
8.3
%
Total other non-interest expense
1,704
1,851
1,617
(147
)
(7.9
)%
87
5.4
%
Total non-interest expense
$
10,107
$
10,419
$
9,592
$
(312
)
(3.0
)%
$
515
5.4
%
Nine months ended
Amount
Percent
(dollars in thousands; unaudited)
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
Increase (Decrease)
Increase (Decrease)
Salaries and related benefits
$
16,117
$
16,129
$
(12
)
(0.1
)%
Occupancy and equipment
3,165
3,132
33
1.1
%
Depreciation and amortization
1,032
1,021
11
1.1
%
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
681
672
9
1.3
%
Data processing
1,857
1,862
(5
)
(0.3
)%
Professional services
2,116
1,620
496
30.6
%
Other non-interest expense
Advertising
322
371
(49
)
(13.2
)%
Other expense
4,931
4,305
626
14.5
%
Total other non-interest expense
5,253
4,676
577
12.3
%
Total non-interest expense
$
30,221
$
29,112
$
1,109
3.8
%
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Salary and benefit expenses increased in the
third quarter of 2013
when compared to the same quarter last year mainly due to annual merit increases and key positions being filled that were open in the first half of 2013, as well as associated payroll taxes. These increases were partially offset by higher capitalized and deferred loan origination costs, as our standard loan origination costs have been revised effective January 1, 2013 and applied to the loan originations this year.
The decrease in data processing expenses in the
third quarter of 2013
when compared to the previous quarter primarily reflects charges for technological upgrades incurred in the second quarter.
Professional service expenses increased in the
third quarter of 2013
when compared to the same quarter last year mainly due to fees related to the NorCal acquisition. Professional service expenses during the first nine months of 2013 increased when compared to the same period a year ago for the same reasons.
Other expenses in the
third quarter of 2013
decreased when compared to the prior quarter primarily due to sales recognition and shareholder events that occur annually in the second quarter, and lower promotion and development expenses. The increase in other expenses when compared to the same quarter last year primarily reflects an increase in recruitment fees, as well as merchant card expenses. Other expenses in the first nine months of 2013 increased when compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to recruitment fees, merchant card expenses and a higher provision for losses on off-balance sheet commitments.
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes for the
third quarter of 2013
is
$2.4 million
at an effective tax rate of 37.1%, compared to
$1.7 million
at an effective tax rate of 35.4% in the previous quarter and
$1.8 million
at an effective tax rate of 35.9% in the same quarter last year. The increase in the effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to non-deductible acquisition related expenses incurred in the third quarter of 2013. The provision for income taxes for the first nine months of
2013
is
$6.6 million
at an effective tax rate of 35.7%, compared to
$8.3 million
at an effective tax rate of 38.7% for the first nine months of
2012
. The decrease in the effective tax rate from the prior year is primarily due to a lower expected pre-tax income. These provisions reflect accruals for taxes at the applicable rates for federal income tax and California franchise tax based upon pre-tax income, and adjusted for the effects of all permanent differences between income for tax and financial reporting purposes (such as earnings on qualified municipal securities, BOLI and certain tax-exempt loans). Therefore, there are normal fluctuations in the effective rate from period to period based on the relationship of net permanent differences to income before tax.
Bancorp and the Bank have entered into a tax allocation agreement which provides that income taxes shall be allocated between the parties on a separate entity basis. The intent of this agreement is that each member of the consolidated group will incur no greater tax liability than it would have incurred on a stand-alone basis.
We file a consolidated return in the U.S. Federal tax jurisdiction and a combined return in the State of California tax jurisdiction. We are no longer subject to tax examinations by taxing authorities for years beginning before 2010 for U.S. Federal or before 2009 for California. There were no ongoing federal income tax examinations at the issuance of this report.
The State of California is currently examining 2011 and 2012 corporate income tax returns. At the time of issuance of this quarterly report, no adjustments have been proposed by the California Franchise Tax Board in connection with the examination. Although timing of the resolution or closure of the examination is highly uncertain, we do not believe that our unrecognized tax benefits will materially change in the next 12 months.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Summary
During the first nine months of 2013, total assets increased $48.9 million to
$1.5 billion
. The increase in assets primarily reflects increases in cash and cash equivalents and loans, partially offset by a decrease in investment securities. Our investment securities portfolio decreased $44.0 million in the first nine months of 2013, primarily due to $28.0 million of pay-downs and $8.8 million of called securities. We also sold four available-for-sale privately issued CMO securities in the first nine months of 2013 with proceeds of $2.2 million and a loss of $35 thousand. Investment securities in our portfolio that may be backed by mortgages having sub-prime or Alt-A features (certain privately issued CMOs) represent 4.8% of our total investment portfolio at
September 30, 2013
, co
mpared to 6.4% at
December 31, 2012
. At September 30, 2013, approximately 50% of the Bank’s obligations of state and political subdivisions were issued by political subdivisions or agencies within the State of California, of which approximately 25% are revenue bonds, 18% are California tax allocation bonds, and 16% are general obligation bonds.
We had a relatively strong level of loan originations this year that was partially offset by early pay-offs and refinancing activity, in line with current market pressure and strong competition for quality loans, as well as maturities and our successful resolution of problem loans. The following table presents the composition of our loans outstanding by class:
Loans Outstanding
(Dollars in thousands; September 30, 2013 unaudited)
September 30, 2013
December 31, 2012
Commercial and industrial
$
168,840
$
176,431
Real estate
Commercial owner-occupied
206,173
196,406
Commercial investor-owned
547,337
509,006
Construction
24,993
30,665
Home equity
86,204
93,237
Other residential
1
43,572
49,432
Installment and other consumer loans
15,732
18,775
Total loans
1,092,851
1,073,952
Allowance for loan losses
(13,808
)
(13,661
)
Total net loans
$
1,079,043
$
1,060,291
1
Our residential loan portfolio includes no sub-prime loans, nor is it our normal practice to underwrite loans commonly referred to as "Alt-A mortgages", the characteristics of which are loans lacking full documentation, borrowers having low FICO scores or collateral compositions reflecting high loan-to-value ratios. However, substantially all of our residential loans are indexed to Treasury Constant Maturity Rates and have provisions to reset five years after their origination dates.
During the first nine months of 2013, total liabilities increased $38.9 million to $1.3 billion primarily due to an increase in deposits. Non-interest bearing deposits increased $147.4 million to $537.1 million at
September 30, 2013
. The increase in non-interest bearing deposits in the first nine months of 2013 is primarily due to a strategic product change which discontinued interest on one type of consumer account in the first quarter of 2013. This resulted in a reclassification of the accounts from interest-bearing transaction to non-interest bearing accounts, with the affected balances totaling $83.1 million at
September 30, 2013
. Non-interest bearing deposits comprised 41.6% of total deposits at
September 30, 2013
, compared to 31.1% at
December 31, 2012
.
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Capital Adequacy
We are 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 material effect on our consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, we must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and the Bank’s prompt corrective action classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Prompt corrective action provisions are not directly applicable to bank holding companies such as Bancorp.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require Bancorp and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and of Tier 1 capital to quarterly average assets.
Capital ratios are reviewed by Management on a regular basis to ensure that capital exceeds the prescribed regulatory minimums and is adequate to meet our anticipated future needs. For all periods presented, the Bank’s ratios exceed the regulatory definition of “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action and Bancorp’s ratios exceed the required minimum ratios for capital adequacy purposes. Capital ratios are expected to decline when the pending NorCal acquisition is completed. However, we expect the Bank to remain well-capitalized under the current requirements for capital adequacy, as well as under the new Basel III rules, as discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements in this form 10-Q.
In December 2010, the Basel Committee on Bank Supervision finalized a set of international guidelines for determining regulatory capital known as “Basel III.” These guidelines were developed to address many of the perceived weaknesses in the banking industry that contributed to the past financial crisis, including excessive leverage, inadequate and low quality capital and insufficient liquidity buffers.
In July 2013, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller, finalized a rule to implement Basel III. The rule is subject to a phase in period beginning January 2015, and all changes should be implemented by January 2019.
The guidelines, among other things, increase minimum capital requirements of bank holding companies, including increasing the Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio to 6%, introducing a new requirement to maintain a minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5%, and in 2019, when fully phased in, a capital conservation buffer of an additional 2.5% of risk weighted assets.
In addition, there have been several updates to the way risk weighted assets are assessed. The three changes that will affect the Bank most significantly are: the movement of past due exposures from 100% to 150% risk weight; the movement of off-balance sheet items with an original maturity of one year or less from 0% to 20% risk weight; and the risk weighting of
mortgage-backed securities using the gross-up approach instead of the ratings based approach. We have modeled our ratios under the finalized rules and we do not expect that we will be required to raise additional capital.
The Bank’s and Bancorp’s capital adequacy ratios as of
September 30, 2013
and
December 31, 2012
are presented in the following tables. We continue to build capital in 2013 due to the accumulation of net income.
Capital Ratios for Bancorp
(in thousands; September 30, 2013 unaudited)
Actual Ratio
Ratio to Capital
Adequacy Purposes
As of September 30, 2013
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
$
175,536
14.13
%
≥$99,413
≥ 8.0%
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
$
161,139
12.97
%
≥$49,707
≥ 4.0%
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)
$
161,139
10.85
%
≥$59,410
≥ 4.0%
As of December 31, 2012
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
$
163,900
13.71
%
≥$95,655
≥ 8.0%
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
$
149,737
12.52
%
≥$47,827
≥ 4.0%
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)
$
149,737
10.30
%
≥$58,169
≥ 4.0%
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Capital Ratios for the Bank
(in thousands; September 30, 2013 unaudited)
Actual Ratio
Ratio for Capital Adequacy Purposes
Ratio to be Well Capitalized under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
As of September 30, 2013
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
$
172,629
13.89
%
≥$99,406
≥ 8.0%
≥$124,257
≥ 10.0%
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
$
158,231
12.73
%
≥$49,703
≥ 4.0%
≥$74,554
≥ 6.0%
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)
$
158,231
10.65
%
≥$59,406
≥ 4.0%
≥$74,258
≥ 5.0%
As of December 31, 2012
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
$
162,554
13.60
%
≥$95,652
≥ 8.0%
≥$119,566
≥ 10.0%
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
$
148,391
12.41
%
≥$47,826
≥ 4.0%
≥$71,739
≥ 6.0%
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)
$
148,391
10.20
%
≥$58,168
≥ 4.0%
≥$72,710
≥ 5.0%
Liquidity
The goal of liquidity management is to provide adequate funds to meet both loan demand and unexpected deposit withdrawals. We accomplish this goal by maintaining an appropriate level of liquid assets, and formal lines of credit with the FHLB, FRB and correspondent banks that enable us to borrow funds as needed. Our Asset/Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”), which is comprised of certain directors and executives of the Bank, is responsible for establishing and monitoring our liquidity targets and strategies.
Management regularly adjusts our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning securities and the objectives of our asset/liability management program. ALCO has also developed a contingency plan should liquidity drop unexpectedly below internal requirements.
We obtain funds from the repayment and maturity of loans as well as deposit inflows, investment security maturities and pay-downs, Federal Funds purchases, FHLB advances, and other borrowings. Our primary uses of funds are the origination of loans, the purchase of investment securities, deposit withdrawals, maturity of certificate of deposits, repayment of borrowings, and dividends to common stockholders.
We must retain and attract new deposits, which depends upon the variety and effectiveness of our customer account products, service and convenience, and rates paid to customers, as well as our financial strength. Any long-term decline in retail deposit funding would adversely impact our liquidity. The Transaction Account Guarantee ("TAG") program, which fully insured non-interest bearing transactions, expired on December 31, 2012. We have not experienced any significant impact on our liquidity from the expiration of TAG. We have borrowing capacity through FHLB and FRB which can be drawn upon and we have adequate collateral for such funding requirements. Management anticipates our strong liquidity position will provide adequate liquidity to fund our operations.
As presented in the accompanying unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows, the sources of liquidity vary between periods. Our cash and cash equivalents at
September 30, 2013
totaled
$99.4 million
, an increase of
$71.0 million
over December 31, 2012. The primary sources of funds during the first nine months of 2013 included $39.2 million increase in net deposits, $39.0 million in proceeds from sales, pay-downs and maturities of investment securities and
$14.6 million
net cash provided by operating activities. The primary uses of funds were
$20.4 million
in loan originations (net of principal collections). The banking industry is still experiencing diminished loan demand from qualified borrowers and strong competition.
At
September 30, 2013
, our cash and cash equivalents and unpledged available-for-sale securities with estimated maturities within one year totaled $105.0 million. The remainder of the unpledged available-for-sale securities portfolio of $113.7 million provides additional liquidity. These liquid assets equaled 14.7% of our assets at
September 30, 2013
, compared to 12.7% at December 31, 2012.
We anticipate that cash and cash equivalents on hand and other sources of funds will provide adequate liquidity for our operating, investing and financing needs and our regulatory liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future.
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Management monitors our liquidity position daily, balancing loan funding/payments with changes in deposit activity and overnight investments. Our emphasis on local deposits combined with our well capitalized equity position, provides a very stable funding base. In addition to cash and cash equivalents, we have substantial additional borrowing capacity including unsecured lines of credit totaling $87.0 million with correspondent banks. Further, we have pledged a certain residential loan portfolio to secure our borrowing capacity with the FRB, which totaled $24.9 million at
September 30, 2013
. As of
September 30, 2013
, there is no debt outstanding to correspondent banks or the FRB. We are also a member of the FHLB and have a line of credit (secured under terms of a blanket collateral agreement by a pledge of essentially all of our financial assets) in the amount of $414.8 million, of which $399.8 million was available at
September 30, 2013
. Borrowings under the line are limited to eligible collateral. The interest rates on overnight borrowings with both correspondent banks and the FHLB are determined daily and generally approximate the Federal Funds target rate.
Undisbursed loan commitments, which are not reflected on the consolidated statements of condition, totaled
$294.4 million
at
September 30, 2013
at rates ranging from
1.70%
to
18.00%
. This amount included
$155.5 million
under commercial lines of credit (these commitments are contingent upon customers maintaining specific credit standards),
$87.7 million
under revolving home equity lines,
$27.3 million
under undisbursed construction loans,
$13.1 million
under standby letters of credit, and a remaining
$10.8 million
under personal and other lines of credit. These commitments, to the extent used, are expected to be funded primarily through the repayment of existing loans, deposit growth and existing balance sheet liquidity. Over the next twelve months $82.5 million of time deposits will mature. We expect these funds to be replaced with new time deposits.
Since Bancorp is a holding company and does not conduct regular banking operations, its primary sources of liquidity are dividends from the Bank. Under the California Financial Code, payment of a dividend from the Bank to Bancorp without advance regulatory approval is restricted to the lesser of the Bank’s retained earnings or the amount of the Bank’s undistributed net profits from the previous three fiscal years. The primary uses of funds for Bancorp are shareholder dividends and ordinary operating expenses. Bancorp held $2.7 million of cash at
September 30, 2013
. While Bancorp obtained a dividend distribution from the Bank of $5.0 million in February of 2013, a dividend from the Bank to Bancorp will be needed later in 2013 to cover merger consideration and costs associated with the acquisition of NorCal Community Bancorp. The transaction is on schedule to close in the fourth quarter of 2013. For more information on this transaction, please see the S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on August 23, 2013, and Form 8-K Reports filed with the SEC on July 1 and July 5, 2013. For other important factors regarding the NorCal acquisition, please see the Forward Looking Statements and Risk Factors sections of this Form 10-Q.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market
Risk
Market risk is defined as the risk of loss arising from an adverse change in the market value of financial instruments caused by fluctuations in market prices or rates. Our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk. The risk is inherent in our investment, borrowing, lending and deposit gathering activities. Management, together with ALCO, has sought to manage rate sensitivity and maturities of assets and liabilities to minimize the exposure of our earnings and capital to changes in interest rates. Additionally, interest rate risk exposure is managed with the goal of minimizing the impact of interest rate volatility on our net interest margin. Interest rate changes can create fluctuations in the net interest margin due to an imbalance in the timing of repricing or maturity of assets or liabilities.
Sensitivity of net interest income (“NII”) and capital to interest rate changes results from differences in the maturity or repricing of asset and liability portfolios. To mitigate interest rate risk, the structure of the Consolidated Statement of Condition is managed with the objective of correlating the movements of interest rates on loans and investments with those of deposits and borrowings. The asset and liability policy sets limits on the acceptable amount of change to NII and capital in changing interest rate environments. We use simulation models to forecast NII.
From time to time, we enter into certain interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedges to mitigate the changes in the fair value of specified long-term fixed-rate loans and firm commitments to enter into long-term fixed-rate loans caused by changes in interest rates. See Note10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.
Exposure to interest rate risk is reviewed at least quarterly by the ALCO and the Board of Directors. They utilize interest rate sensitivity simulation models as a tool for achieving these objectives and for developing ways in which to improve profitability. A simplified statement of condition is prepared on a quarterly basis as a starting point, using as inputs, actual loans, investments, borrowings and deposits. If potential changes to net equity value and net interest income
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resulting from hypothetical interest changes are not within the limits established by the Board of Directors, Management may adjust the asset and liability mix to bring interest rate risk within approved limits.
Subsequent to 2009, there have been no changes in the Fed Funds target rate which has been kept at the historically low level of 0-25bp. Since the prior quarter, the yield curve has steepened and rates along the intermediate to long end of the yield curve have increased notably. It is expected to benefit us when market yields in new loans respond to this yield curve movement, although it may be on a lagged basis. Our existing investment portfolio has experienced a sharp decline in market value due to the rise in the yield curve. We are more asset sensitive compared to June 30, 2013 due to accumulation of liquid assets during the third quarter. Our earnings and net interest margin are expected to increase when short term rates rise. In addition to our solid core deposit base, we have mitigated earnings sensitivity to a certain extent through the use of interest rate swaps.
ITEM 4. Controls
and Procedures
We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures that is designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to management in an appropriate manner to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, has reviewed this system of disclosure controls and procedures and believes that our disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) were effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report, in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. No material changes were made in our internal controls over financial reporting during the last fiscal quarter.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 Legal Proceedings
We may be party to legal actions which arise from time to time as part of the normal course of our business. We believe, after consultation with legal counsel, that we have meritorious defenses in these actions, and that litigation contingency liability, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
We are responsible for our proportionate share of certain litigation indemnifications provided to Visa U.S.A. by its member banks in connection with lawsuits related to anti-trust charges and interchange fees. For further details, see Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of our 2012 Form 10-K and Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q herein.
ITEM 1A Risk Factors
In addition to the other information contained in this Report, including the matters addressed under the section “Forward Looking Statements,” and the risks which can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, you should carefully consider the risk factors related to the proposed acquisition of NorCal Community Bancorp which are included in the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.
ITEM 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
Proceeds
We did not have any unregistered sales of our equity securities during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
ITEM 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
ITEM 4 Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
ITEM 5 Other Information
None.
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ITEM 6 Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report or hereby incorporated by references to filings previously made with the SEC.
Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit Number
Exhibit Description
Form
File No.
Exhibit
Filing Date
Herewith
2.01
Modified Whole Bank Purchase and Assumption Agreement dated February 18, 2011 among Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Receiver of Charter Oak Bank, Napa, California, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Bank of Marin
8-K
001-33572
99.2
February 28, 2011
2.02
Agreement and Plan of Merger with NorCal Community Bancorp, dated July 1, 2013
8-K
001-33572
2.1
July 5, 2013
3.01
Articles of Incorporation, as amended
10-Q
001-33572
3.01
November 7, 2007
3.02
Bylaws, as amended
10-Q
001-33572
3.02
May 9, 2011
4.01
Rights Agreement dated as of July 2, 2007
8-A12B
001-33572
4.1
July 2, 2007
4.02
Form of Warrant for Purchase of Shares of Common Stock, as amended
POS AM S-3
333-156782
4.4
December 20, 2011
10.01
2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
S-8
333-144810
4.1
July 24, 2007
10.02
1989 Stock Option Plan
S-8
333-144807
4.1
July 24, 2007
10.03
1999 Stock Option Plan
S-8
333-144808
4.1
July 24, 2007
10.04
2007 Equity Plan
S-8
333-144809
4.1
July 24, 2007
10.05
2010 Director Stock Plan
S-8
333-167639
4.1
June 21, 2010
10.06
Form of Indemnification Agreement for Directors and Executive Officers dated August 9, 2007
10-Q
001-33572
10.06
November 7, 2007
10.07
Form of Employment Agreement dated January 23, 2009
8-K
001-33572
10.1
January 26, 2009
10.08
2010 Director Stock Plan
S-8
333-167639
4.1
June 21, 2010
10.09
2010 Annual Individual Incentive Compensation Plan
8-K
001-33572
99.1
October 21, 2010
10.10
Salary Continuation Agreement with four executive officers, Russell Colombo, Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Coonan, Chief Credit Officer, and Peter Pelham, Director of Retail Banking, dated January 1, 2011
8-K
001-33572
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
January 6, 2011
10.11
2007 Form of Change in Control Agreement
8-K
001-33572
10.1
October 31, 2007
10.12
Information Technology Services Agreement with Fidelity Information Services, LLC, dated July 11, 2012
8-K
001-33572
10.1
July 17, 2012
11.01
Earnings Per Share Computation - included in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Filed
14.01
Code of Ethical Conduct
8-K
001-33572
14.01
January 26, 2008
31.01
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Filed
31.02
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Filed
32.01
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Filed
101.01*
XBRL Interactive Data File
Furnished
*
As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
Bank of Marin Bancorp
(registrant)
November 8, 2013
/s/ Russell A. Colombo
Date
Russell A. Colombo
President &
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
November 8, 2013
/s/ Tani Girton
Date
Tani Girton
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
November 8, 2013
/s/ Cecilia Situ
Date
Cecilia Situ
First Vice President &
Manager of Finance & Treasury
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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