UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

Commission File Number: 000-29829

 

 

PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington 91-1815009
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

 

1101 S. Boone Street

Aberdeen, Washington 98520-5244

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(360) 533-8870

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required 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 ¨

 

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 ¨

 

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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller Reporting Company x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨      No x

 

The number of shares outstanding of Registrant's common stock as of April 30, 2014 was 10,182,083.

 

 
 

 

Form 10-Q

Table of Contents

 

Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)  2
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS MARCH 31, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013  2
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013  3
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013 4
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013  5
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013  6
     
  NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  7
     
Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 35
     
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 51
     
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 52
     
Part II OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 52
     
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS 52
     
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 52
     
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 52
     
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 52
     
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION 52
     
Item 6. EXHIBITS 53
     
SIGNATURES 53

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)

 

ASSETS
             
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2014     2013  
Cash and cash equivalents:                
Cash and due from banks   $ 15,747     $ 12,214  
Interest-bearing deposits in banks     19,872       23,734  
Total cash and cash equivalents     35,619       35,948  
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit (original maturities greater than 90 days)     2,727       2,727  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost     2,985       3,013  
Investment securities:                
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair market value     95,129       96,144  
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost                
(fair value of $2,128 and $2,158)     2,110       2,132  
Total investment securities     97,239       98,276  
                 
Loans held-for-sale     7,997       7,765  
Loans, net of deferred loan fees     518,552       504,666  
Allowance for loan losses     (8,288 )     (8,359 )
Loans, net     510,264       496,307  
                 
Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization     16,706       16,790  
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets     2,386       2,771  
Accrued interest receivable     2,423       2,307  
Cash surrender value of life insurance     18,349       18,237  
Goodwill     12,168       12,168  
Other intangible assets     1,471       1,481  
Other assets     7,106       7,249  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 717,440     $ 705,039  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                
LIABILITIES                
Deposits:                
Demand   $ 152,916     $ 145,028  
Interest-bearing demand and savings     342,008       336,260  
Time deposits     125,532       126,059  
Total deposits     620,456       607,347  
Accrued interest payable     166       167  
Long-term borrowings     10,000       10,000  
Junior subordinated debentures     13,403       13,403  
Other liabilities     4,820       6,985  
Total liabilities     648,845       637,902  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7)                
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                
                 
Common Stock, par value $1                
25,000,000 shares authorized, 10,182,083 shares issued and outstanding                
at 03/31/2014 and 12/31/2013     10,182       10,182  
Additional paid-in-capital     41,852       41,817  
Retained earnings     17,535       16,507  
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)     (974 )     (1,369 )
Total shareholders' equity     68,595       67,137  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 717,440     $ 705,039  

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)
(UNAUDITED)

 

    For the Three Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2014     2013  
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME                
Loans   $ 6,495     $ 5,873  
Deposits in banks and federal funds sold     21       28  
Investment securities:                
Taxable     339       104  
Tax-exempt     229       266  
FHLB dividends     1       0  
                 
Total interest and dividend income     7,085       6,271  
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE                
Deposits:                
Interest-bearing demand and savings     141       199  
Time     276       367  
Long-term borrowings     60       61  
Junior subordinated debentures     53       62  
                 
Total interest expense     530       689  
                 
Net interest income     6,555       5,582  
                 
LOAN LOSS PROVISION     -       -  
                 
Net interest income after loan loss provision     6,555       5,582  
                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME                
Service charges on deposit accounts     435       410  
Net gains (loss) on sale of other real estate owned     (36 )     (20 )
Net gains from sales of loans     627       1,509  
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale     52       58  
Net other-than-temporary impairment (net of $15 and $10, respectively                
recognized other comprehensive income before taxes)     (45 )     -  
Earnings on bank owned life insurance     111       121  
Other operating income     464       548  
                 
Total non-interest income     1,608       2,626  
                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE                
Salaries and employee benefits     4,055       4,386  
Occupancy     506       413  
Equipment     252       191  
Data processing     433       430  
Professional services     185       262  
Other real estate owned write-downs     12       352  
Other real estate owned operating costs     61       84  
State taxes     97       117  
FDIC and state assessments     134       136  
Other non-interest expense     1,095       1,048  
                 
Total non-interest expense     6,830       7,419  
                 
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     1,333       789  
                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     305       88  
                 
NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS   $ 1,028     $ 701  
                 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:                
BASIC   $ 0.10     $ 0.07  
DILUTED   $ 0.10     $ 0.07  
                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTANDING:                
BASIC     10,182,083       10,121,853  
DILUTED     10,272,341       10,162,075  

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollars in Thousands)
(UNAUDITED)

 

    March 31,     March 31,  
    2014     2013  
                 
                 
NET INCOME   $ 1,028     $ 701  
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:                
Change in fair value of securities available-for-sale     366       (129 )
Defined benefit plan     29       28  
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax     395       (101 )
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME   $ 1,423     $ 600  

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

 

                            Accumulated        
    Common Stock                 Other     Total  
    Shares     Amount     Additional Paid-in Capital     Retained Earnings     Comprehensive Income/(Loss)     Shareholders' Equity  
BALANCE - December 31, 2012     10,121,853     $ 10,122     $ 41,366     $ 14,812     $ 421     $ 66,721  
Net income     -       -               701       -       701  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax                                                
Unrealized holding loss on securities less reclassification                                                    
adjustments for net gains included in net income     -       -       -       -       (129 )     (129 )
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and                                             -  
net gains/(losses)     -       -       -       -       28       28  
Stock-based compensation expense     -       -       17       -       -       17  
BALANCE - March 31, 2013     10,121,853     $ 10,122     $ 41,383     $ 15,513     $ 320     $ 67,338  
                                                 
BALANCE - December 31, 2013     10,182,083     $ 10,182     $ 41,817     $ 16,507     $ (1,369 )   $ 67,137  
Net income     -       -               1,028       -       1,028  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax                                                
Unrealized holding gain on securities less reclassification                                                    
adjustments for net gains included in net income     -       -       -       -       366       366  
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and                                             -  
net gains/(losses)     -       -       -       -       29       29  
Stock-based compensation expense     -       -       35       -       -       35  
BALANCE - March 31, 2014     10,182,083     $ 10,182     $ 41,852     $ 17,535     $ (974 )   $ 68,595  

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(UNAUDITED)

 

    March 31,     March 31,  
    2014     2013  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
Net Income   $ 1,028     $ 701  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities                
Depreciation and amortization     467       516  
Originations of loans held for sale     (27,065 )     (85,244 )
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale     27,460       87,702  
Net gains on sales of loans     (627 )     (1,509 )
Net gain on sales of securities available for sale     (52 )     (58 )
Net OTTI recognized in earnings     45       -  
(Gain) loss on sales of other real estate owned     36       20  
(Gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment     (11 )     -  
Earnings on bank owned life insurance     (111 )     (121 )
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable     (116 )     (279 )
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable     (1 )     (8 )
Other real estate owned write-downs     12       352  
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses     (159 )     97  
Other -- net     (39 )     (37 )
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities     867       2,132  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Net (increase) decrease in interest bearing balances with banks     3,862       6,867  
Purchase of certificates of deposits held for investment, net     -       750  
Activity in securities available for sale:                
Sales     4,849       1,171  
Maturities, prepayments and calls     2,237       2,923  
Purchases     (5,741 )     (13,681 )
Activity in securities held to maturity:                
Maturities     22       18  
Purchases     -       -  
(Increase) decrease in loans made to customers, net of principal collections     (13,959 )     (23,288 )
Purchases of premises and equipment     (81 )     (792 )
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned     396       368  
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment     8       -  
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities     (8,407 )     (25,664 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Net increase in deposits     13,109       20,952  
Net decrease in short-term borrowings     -       (3,000 )
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt     -       2,500  
Cash dividends paid     (2,036 )     -  
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities     11,073       20,452  
                 
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS     3,533       (3,080 )
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS - BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD     12,214       14,168  
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS - END OF THE PERIOD   $ 15,747     $ 11,088  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION                
Cash paid for interest   $ 531     $ 697  
Cash paid for taxes   $ 330     $ 80  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON CASH INVESTING AND                
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Change in fair value of securities available-for-sale, net of tax   $ 366     $ (129 )
Transfer of loans held for sale to loans held for investment   $ -     $ 64  
Other real estate owned acquired in settlement of loans   $ (111 )   $ (209 )
Financed sale of other real estate owned   $ 52     $ -  

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

As of and for the 3 months ended March 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Organization – Pacific Financial Corporation (the “Company” or “Pacific”) is a bank holding company headquartered in Aberdeen, Washington. The Company owns one bank, Bank of the Pacific (the “Bank”), which is also located in Washington. The Company was incorporated in the State of Washington in February, 1997, pursuant to a holding company reorganization of the Bank.

 

The Company conducts its banking business through the Bank, which operates 16 branches located in communities in Grays Harbor, Pacific, Whatcom, Skagit and Wahkiakum counties in the state of Washington and three in Clatsop County, Oregon. In addition, the Bank operates three loan production offices in Burlington, Dupont and Vancouver, Washington and has a residential real estate mortgage department. During second quarter 2013, the Bank completed the acquisition of three branches from Sterling Savings Bank. Total deposits assumed were $37,634,000 and loans acquired totaled $3,989,000. Of the three branches purchased, two were consolidated into existing Pacific branches to maximize branch efficiencies resulting in one new branch in Astoria, Oregon. Separately, the Company opened a full-service branch in Warrenton, Oregon in October 2013 that further expands operations on the northern Oregon coast.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Pacific Financial Corporation ("Pacific" or the "Company") in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of Management, adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results anticipated for the year ending December 31, 2014. Certain information and footnote disclosures included in the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, have been condensed or omitted from this report. Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the “2013 Annual Report”).

 

Basis of presentation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bank of the Pacific and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The interim consolidated financial statements are not audited, but include all adjustments that Management considers necessary for a fair presentation of consolidated financial condition and results of operations for the interim periods presented.

 

Method of accounting and use of estimates – The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and prevailing practices within the banking industry. This requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates made by Management involve the calculation of the allowance for loan losses, impaired loans, the fair value of available-for-sale investment securities, deferred tax assets, and the value of other real estate owned and foreclosed assets.

 

The Company utilizes the accrual method of accounting, which recognizes income when earned and expenses when incurred.

 

In preparing these financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to March 31, 2014, for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. In Management’s opinion, all accounting adjustments necessary to accurately reflect the financial position and results of operations on the accompanying financial statements have been made. These adjustments include normal and recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair and accurate presentation.

 

Cash dividends  – No cash dividends were declared in the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

 

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NOTE 2 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The Company’s basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders (net income less dividends declared by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period). The Company’s diluted earnings per common share is computed similar to basic earnings per common share except that the numerator is equal to net income (available to common shareholders) and the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued. Included in the denominator are the dilutive effects of stock options computed under the treasury stock method and outstanding warrants as if converted to common stock.

 

The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share.

 

    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2014     2013  
Basic:                
Net income   $ 1,028     $ 701  
Weight average shares outstanding     10,182,083       10,121,853  
Basic earnings per share   $ 0.10     $ 0.07  
                 
Diluted:                
Net income   $ 1,028     $ 701  
Weight average shares outstanding     10,182,083       10,121,853  
Effect of dilutive stock options     90,258       40,222  
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution     10,272,341       10,162,075  
Diluted earnings per share   $ 0.10     $ 0.07  

 

    March 31, 2014     March 31, 2013  
Shares subject to outstanding options     395,895       470,140  
Shares subject to outstanding warrants     638,920       699,642  

 

As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, the shares subject to outstanding options and the shares subject to outstanding warrants had exercise prices in excess of the current market value. All of these shares are not included in the table above, as exercise of these options and warrants would not be dilutive to shareholders.

 

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NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT SECURITIES

 

Investment securities consist principally of short and intermediate term debt instruments issued by the U.S. Treasury, other U.S. government agencies, state and local government units, other corporations, and mortgage backed securities (MBS).

 

Investment securities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consisted of the following:
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    March 31, 2014  
          Gross     Gross        
    Amortized     unrealized     unrealized     Fair  
    cost     gains     losses     value  
Available-for-sale:                                
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued   $ 38,417     $ 202     $ 1,052     $ 37,567  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non-agency     2,158       -       184       1,974  
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued     13,284       24       276       13,032  
U.S. Government and agency securities     9,843       52       67       9,828  
State and municipal securities     32,264       911       447       32,728  
Corporate bonds     -       -       -       -  
                                 
Total available-for-sale   $ 95,966     $ 1,189     $ 2,026     $ 95,129  
                                 
                                 
Held-to-maturity:                                
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued   $ 150     $ 13     $ -     $ 163  
State and municipal securities     1,960       5       -       1,965  
                                 
Total held-to-maturity   $ 2,110     $ 18     $ -     $ 2,128  

 

    December 31, 2013  
          Gross     Gross        
    Amortized     unrealized     unrealized     Fair  
    cost     gains     losses     value  
Available-for-sale:                                
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued   $ 39,791     $ 246     $ 1,246     $ 38,791  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non agency     2,251       3       243       2,011  
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued     13,671       21       303       13,389  
U.S. Government agency securities     8,859       34       82       8,811  
State and municipal securities     31,973       774       587       32,160  
Corporate bonds     991       -       9       982  
                                 
Total available-for-sale   $ 97,536     $ 1,078     $ 2,470     $ 96,144  
                                 
                                 
Held-to-maturity:                                
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued   $ 159     $ 13     $ -     $ 172  
State and municipal securities     1,973       13       -       1,986  
                                 
Total held-to-maturity   $ 2,132     $ 26     $ -     $ 2,158  

 

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Unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position, as of March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, are summarized as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                                    
    Less than 12 months     12 months or more     Total  
          Unrealized           Unrealized           Unrealized  
At March 31, 2014   Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
Available-for-sale:                                                
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued $ 21,280     $ 599     $ 8,128     $ 453     $ 29,408     $ 1,052  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non agency     392       16       1,583       168       1,975       184  
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued     7,301       212       3,076       64       10,377       276  
U.S. Government agency securities     5,617       67       -       -       5,617       67  
State and municipal securities     9,332       315       2,558       132       11,890       447  
Corporate bonds     -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total   $ 43,922     $ 1,209     $ 15,345     $ 817     $ 59,267     $ 2,026  

 

    Less than 12 months     12 months or more     Total  
          Unrealized           Unrealized           Unrealized  
At December 31, 2013   Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
Available-for-sale:                                                
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued   $ 21,043     $ 778     $ 6,265     $ 468     $ 27,308     $ 1,246  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non agency     389       27       1,619       216       2,008       243  
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued     7,752       218       2,643       85       10,395       303  
U.S. Government agency securities     5,550       82       -       -       5,550       82  
State and municipal securities     11,551       485       1,821       102       13,372       587  
Corporate bonds     982       9       -       -       982       9  
Total   $ 47,267     $ 1,599     $ 12,348     $ 871     $ 59,615     $ 2,470  

 

At March 31, 2014, there were 76 investment securities in an unrealized loss position, of which 22 were in a continuous loss position for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses on these securities were caused by changes in interest rates, widening pricing spreads and market illiquidity, leading to a decline in the fair value subsequent to their purchase. The Company has evaluated the securities shown above and anticipates full recovery of amortized cost with respect to these securities at maturity or sooner in the event of a more favorable market environment. Based on management’s evaluation, and because the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that it will have to sell the securities before recovery of cost basis, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2014, except as described below with respect to one non-agency MBS.

 

For non-agency MBS the Company estimates expected future cash flows of the underlying collateral, together with any credit enhancements. The expected future cash flows of the underlying collateral are determined using the remaining contractual cash flows adjusted for future expected credit losses (which considers current delinquencies, future expected default rates and collateral value by vintage) and prepayments. The expected cash flows of the security are then discounted to arrive at a present value amount. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, one non-agency MBS was determined to be other-than-temporarily-impaired resulting in the Company recording $45 and $0, respectively, in impairments related to credit losses through earnings.

 

The following table presents the cash proceeds from the sales of securities and their associated gross realized gains and gross realized losses that are included in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

Investment securities gross gains and losses            
             
(Dollars in Thousands)            
             
    For the Three Months Ended  
    March 31, 2014     March 31, 2013  
Gross realized gain on sale of securities   $ 62     $ 58  
Gross realized loss on sale of securities     (10 )     -  
Net realized gain on sale of securities   $ 52     $ 58  
                 
Proceeds from sale of securities   $ 4,849     $ 1,171  

 

The Company did not engage in originating subprime mortgage loans, and it does not believe that it has material exposure to subprime mortgage loans or subprime mortgage backed securities. Additionally, the Company does not own any sovereign debt of Eurozone nations or structured financial products, such as collateralized debt obligations or structured investment vehicles, which are known by the Company to have elevated risk characteristics.

 

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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at March 31, 2014, by maturity are shown below.  The amortized cost and fair value of collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities are presented by expected average life, rather than contractual maturity.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay underlying loans without prepayment penalties.

 

At March 31, 2014                  
(Dollars in Thousands)                  
                         
    Held-to-maturity     Available-for-sale  
    Amortized           Amortized        
    Cost     Fair Value     Cost     Fair Value  
                         
Due in one year or less   $ 190     $ 191     $ 1,090     $ 1,091  
Due after one year through five years     -       -       9,684       9,648  
Due after five years through ten years     907       910       10,533       10,630  
Due after ten years     863       863       20,798       21,187  
Mortgage-backed securities     150       164       53,861       52,573  
                                 
Total investment securities   $ 2,110     $ 2,128     $ 95,966     $ 95,129  

  

At March 31, 2014, investment securities with an estimated fair value of $58.6 million were pledged to secure public deposits, certain nonpublic deposits and borrowings.

 

As required of all members of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) system, the Company maintains an investment in the capital stock of the FHLB in an amount equal to the greater of $500 or 0.5% of home mortgage loans and pass-through securities plus 5.0% of the outstanding balance of mortgage home loans sold to FHLB under the Mortgage Purchase Program. The FHLB system, the largest government sponsored entity in the United States, is made up of 12 regional banks, including the FHLB of Seattle. Participating banks record the value of FHLB stock equal to its par value at $100 per share. At March 31, 2014, the Company held approximately $3.0 million in FHLB stock.

 

The Company is required to hold FHLB’s stock in order to receive advances and views this investment as long-term. Thus, when evaluating it for impairment, the value is determined based on the recovery of the par value through redemption by the FHLB or from the sale to another member, rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The FHLB of Seattle disclosed that it reported net income for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2013. On November 22, 2013, the FHLB of Seattle entered into an amended Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of a Consent Order with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“Finance Agency”), modifying the previous order issued on October 25, 2010. The Finance Agency now deems the FHLB of Seattle to be “adequately capitalized”, under the Finance Agency’s Prompt Corrective Action rule. The Company has concluded that its investment in FHLB is not impaired as of March 31, 2014, and believes that it will ultimately recover the par value of its investment in this stock.

 

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NOTE 4 – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND CREDIT QUALITY

 

Loans

 

Loans held in the portfolio at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are as follows:

             
(Dollars in Thousands)   March 31, 2014     December 31, 2013  
                 
Commercial and agricultural   $ 101,971     $ 104,111  
Real estate:                
Construction and development     30,765       29,096  
Residential 1-4 family     89,244       87,762  
Multi-family     18,982       17,520  
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied     112,771       105,594  
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied     119,803       117,294  
Farmland     22,940       23,698  
Consumer/Finance     23,156       20,728  
Gross loans     519,632       505,803  
Less:  deferred fees     (1,080 )     (1,137 )
                 
Portfolio Loans   $ 518,552     $ 504,666  

 

Allowance for losses and credit quality

 

The allowance for loan losses represents the Company’s estimate as to the probable credit losses inherent in its loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is increased through periodic charges to earnings through provision for loan losses and represents the aggregate amount, net of loans charged-off and recoveries on previously charged-off loans, that is needed to establish an appropriate reserve for credit losses. The allowance is estimated based on a variety of factors and using a methodology as described below:

 

· The Company classifies loans into relatively homogeneous pools by loan type in accordance with regulatory guidelines for regulatory reporting purposes. The Company regularly reviews all loans within each loan category to establish risk ratings for them that include Pass, Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful and Loss. Pursuant to “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan”, the impaired portion of collateral dependent loans is charged-off. Other risk-related loans not considered impaired have loss factors applied to the various loan pool balances to establish loss potential for provisioning purposes.

 

· Analyses are performed to establish the loss factors based on historical experience, as well as expected losses based on qualitative evaluations of such factors as the economic trends and conditions, industry conditions, levels and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans, levels and trends in charge-offs and recoveries, among others. The loss factors are applied to loan category pools segregated by risk classification to estimate the loss inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio pursuant to “Accounting for Contingencies.”

 

· Additionally, impaired loans are evaluated for loss potential on an individual basis in accordance with “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan,” and specific reserves are established based on thorough analysis of collateral values where loss potential exists. When an impaired loan is collateral dependent and a deficiency exists in the fair value of collateral securing the loan in comparison to the associated loan balance, the deficiency is charged-off at that time or a specific reserve is established. Impaired loans are reviewed no less frequently than quarterly.

 

· In the event that a current appraisal to support the fair value of the real estate collateral underlying an impaired loan has not yet been received, but the Company believes that the collateral value is insufficient to support the loan amount, an impairment reserve is recorded. In these instances, the receipt of a current appraisal triggers an updated review of the collateral support for the loan and any deficiency is charged-off or reserved at that time. In those instances where a current appraisal is not available in a timely manner in relation to a financial reporting cut-off date, the Company discounts the most recent third-party appraisal depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, property location, local price volatility, local economic conditions, and recent comparable sales. In all cases, the costs to sell the subject property are deducted in arriving at the fair value of the collateral.

 

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Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

 

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables

 

          Commercial Real     Residential                    
Dollars in Thousands   Commercial     Estate ("CRE")     Real Estate     Consumer     Unallocated     Total  
For the three months ended March 31, 2014                                                
Allowance for credit losses:                                                
                                                 
Beginning balance   $ 775     $ 3,506     $ 675     $ 744     $ 2,659     $ 8,359  
Charge-offs and concessions     (17 )     (7 )     (40 )     (18 )     -       (82 )
Recoveries     1       5       4       1       -       11  
Provision / (recapture)     (15 )     (99 )     (35 )     (47 )     196       -  
                                                 
Ending balance   $ 774     $ 3,603     $ 674     $ 774     $ 2,463     $ 8,288  
                                                 
Ending balance: individually evaluated                                                
for impairment   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated                                                
for impairment   $ 774     $ 3,603     $ 674     $ 774     $ 2,463     $ 8,288  
                                                 
Loans:                                                
Ending balance   $ 101,971     $ 286,279     $ 108,226     $ 23,156     $ -     $ 519,632  
Ending balance: individually evaluated                                                
for impairment   $ 418     $ 8,710     $ 771     $ 53     $ -     $ 9,952  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated                                                
for impairment   $ 101,553     $ 277,569     $ 107,455     $ 23,103     $ -     $ 509,680  
                                                 
Less deferred fees                                           $ (1,080 )
                                                 
Ending balance total loans                                           $ 518,552  

 

 

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables

 

          Commercial Real     Residential                    
Dollars in Thousands   Commercial     Estate ("CRE")     Real Estate     Consumer     Unallocated     Total  
For the three months ended March 31, 2013                                    
Allowance for credit losses:                                                
                                                 
Beginning balance   $ 923     $ 4,098     $ 829     $ 531     $ 2,977     $ 9,358  
Charge-offs and concessions     -       (5 )     (10 )     (11 )     -       (26 )
Recoveries     10       5       -       1       -       16  
Provision / (recapture)     (222 )     (355 )     (32 )     21       588       -  
                                                 
Ending balance   $ 711     $ 3,743     $ 787     $ 542     $ 3,565     $ 9,348  
                                                 
Ending balance: individually evaluated                                                
for impairment   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated                                                
for impairment   $ 711     $ 3,743     $ 787     $ 542     $ 3,565     $ 9,348  
                                                 
Loans:                                                
Ending balance   $ 96,642     $ 275,600     $ 87,921     $ 12,023     $ -     $ 472,186  
Ending balance: individually evaluated                                                
for impairment   $ 1,574     $ 12,137     $ 1,265     $ -     $ -     $ 14,976  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated                                                
for impairment   $ 95,068     $ 263,463     $ 86,656     $ 12,023     $ -     $ 457,210  
                                                 
Less deferred fees                                           $ (1,015 )
                                                 
Ending balance total loans                                           $ 471,171  

 

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Credit Quality Indicators

 

Federal regulations require that the Bank periodically evaluate the risks inherent in its loan portfolios. In addition, the Washington Division of Banks and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) have authority to identify problem loans and, if appropriate, require them to be reclassified. There are three classifications for problem loans: Substandard, Doubtful, and Loss. These terms are used as follows:

 

· “Substandard” loans have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility some loss will be sustained if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

· “Doubtful” loans have the weaknesses of loans classified as "Substandard," with additional characteristics that suggest the weaknesses make collection or recovery in full after liquidation of collateral questionable on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values. There is a high possibility of loss in loans classified as "Doubtful."

 

· “Loss” loans are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continued classification of the credit as a loan is not warranted. If a loan or a portion thereof is classified as "Loss," it must be charged-off; meaning the amount of the loss is charged against the allowance for credit losses, thereby reducing that reserve.

 

The Bank also classifies some loans as “Pass” or Other Loans Especially Mentioned (“OLEM”). Within the Pass classification certain loans are “Watch” rated because they have elements of risk that require more monitoring than other performing loans. Pass grade loans include a range of loans from very high credit quality to acceptable credit quality. These borrowers generally have strong to acceptable capital levels and consistent earnings and debt service capacity. Loans with higher grades within the Pass category may include borrowers who are experiencing unusual operating difficulties, but have acceptable payment performance to date. Overall, loans with a Pass grade show no immediate loss exposure. Loans classified as OLEM continue to perform but have shown deterioration in credit quality and require close monitoring.

 

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(Dollars in Thousands)
Credit quality indicators as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

March 31, 2014         Other Loans                    
          Especially                    
    Pass     Mentioned     Substandard     Doubtful     Total  
                               
Commercial and agricultural   $ 94,808     $ 6,316     $ 847     $ -     $ 101,971  
Real estate:                                        
Construction and development     29,437       50       1,278       -       30,765  
Residential 1-4 family     85,739       728       2,777       -       89,244  
Multi-family     18,709       273       -       -       18,982  
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied     107,823       844       4,104       -       112,771  
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied     99,830       13,275       6,698       -       119,803  
Farmland     19,493       2,442       1,005       -       22,940  
Total real estate     361,031       17,612       15,862       -       394,505  
                                         
Consumer/Finance     23,006       65       85       -       23,156  
                                         
Less deferred fees     -       -       -       -       (1,080 )
                                         
Total loans   $ 478,845     $ 23,993     $ 16,794     $ -     $ 518,552  

 

 

December 31, 2013         Other Loans                    
          Especially                    
    Pass     Mentioned     Substandard     Doubtful     Total  
                               
Commercial and agricultural   $ 100,262     $ 2,858     $ 991     $ -     $ 104,111  
Real estate:                                        
Construction and development     26,587       1,101       1,408       -       29,096  
Residential 1-4 family     84,407       554       2,801       -       87,762  
Multi-family     17,520       0       0       -       17,520  
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied     100,612       1,019       3,963       -       105,594  
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied     98,044       16,752       2,498       -       117,294  
Farmland     20,228       2,464       1,006       -       23,698  
Total real estate     347,398       21,890       11,676       -       380,964  
                                         
Consumer/Finance     20,570       62       96       -       20,728  
                                         
Less deferred fees     -       -       -       -       (1,137 )
                                         
Total loans   $ 468,230     $ 24,810     $ 12,763     $ -     $ 504,666  

 

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Impaired Loans

 

Impaired loans by type as of March 31, 2014, and interest income recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2014, were as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                     3 Month     3 Month  
    Unpaid                 Average     Interest  
    Principal     Recorded     Related     Recorded     Income  
    Balance     Investment     Allowance     Investment     Recognized  
March 31, 2014                  
                               
With no Related Allowance:                                        
Commercial   $ 457     $ 418     $ -     $ 503     $ 7  
Consumer     53       53       -       53       -  
Residential real estate     1,077       771       -       698       11  
Commercial real estate:                                        
CRE -- owner occupied     1,917       1,915       -       1,814       -  
CRE -- non owner occupied     6,759       4,562       -       4,571       8  
Farmland     955       955       -       955       110  
Construction and development     3,562       1,278       -       1,343       15  
Total   $ 14,780     $ 9,952     $ -     $ 9,937     $ 151  
                                         
With a Related Allowance:                                        
Consumer/Finance   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Residential real estate     -       -       -       -       -  
Total   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                         
Total Impaired Loans:                                        
Commercial   $ 457     $ 418     $ -     $ 503     $ 7  
Consumer     53       53       -       53       -  
Residential real estate     1,077       771       -       698       11  
Commercial real estate:                                        
CRE -- owner occupied     1,917       1,915       -       1,814       -  
CRE -- non owner occupied     6,759       4,562       -       4,571       8  
Farmland     955       955       -       955       110  
Construction and development     3,562       1,278       -       1,343       15  
Total Impaired Loans   $ 14,780     $ 9,952     $ -     $ 9,937     $ 151  

 

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Impaired loans by type as of March 31, 2013, and interest income recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2013, were as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                     3 Month     3 Month  
    Unpaid                 Average     Interest  
    Principal     Recorded     Related     Recorded     Income  
    Balance     Investment     Allowance     Investment     Recognized  
March 31, 2013                  
                               
With no Related Allowance:                                        
Commercial   $ 1,574     $ 1,574     $ -     $ 1,897     $ 2  
Consumer     -       -       -       -       -  
Residential real estate     1,572       1,265       -       1,067       4  
Commercial real estate:                                        
CRE -- owner occupied     2,909       2,909       -       3,022       12  
CRE -- non owner occupied     7,038       6,433       -       6,114       17  
Farmland     4,107       1,840       -       1,816       20  
Construction and development     955       955       -       966       -  
Total   $ 18,155     $ 14,976     $ -     $ 14,882     $ 55  
                                         
With a Related Allowance:                                        
Consumer   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Residential real estate     -       -       -       -       -  
Total   $ -     $ -     $ -     $     $ -  
                                         
Total Impaired Loans:                                        
Commercial   $ 1,574     $ 1,574     $ -     $ 1,897     $ 2  
Consumer     -       -       -       -       -  
Residential real estate     1,572       1,265       -       1,067       4  
Commercial real estate:                                        
CRE -- owner occupied     2,909       2,909       -       3,022       12  
CRE -- non owner occupied     7,038       6,433       -       6,114       17  
Farmland     4,107       1,840       -       1,816       20  
Construction and development     955       955       -       966       -  
Total Impaired Loans   $ 18,155     $ 14,976     $ -     $ 14,882     $ 55  

 

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Aging Analysis

 

The following tables summarize the Company’s loans past due, both accruing and nonaccruing, by type as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                                          
                Greater                          
    30-59 Days     60-89 Days     Than     Total Past     Non-accrual           Total  
    Past Due     Past Due     90 Days     Due     Loans     Current     Loans  
March 31, 2014:                                                        
                                                         
Commercial and agricultural   $ 32     $ -     $ -     $ 32     $ 121     $ 101,818     $ 101,971  
Real estate:                                                        
Construction and development     -       -       -       -       1,277       29,488       30,765  
Residential 1-4 family     150       30       -       180       547       88,517       89,244  
Multi-family     -       -       -               -       18,982       18,982  
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied     309       -       -       309       1,861       110,601       112,771  
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied     251       -       -       251       2,482       117,070       119,803  
Farmland     -       -       -               955       21,985       22,940  
Total real estate     710       30       -       740       7,122       386,643       394,505  
                                                         
Consumer/Finance     -       8       -       8       53       23,095       23,156  
                                                         
Less deferred fees     -       -       -       -       -       (1,080 )     (1,080 )
                                                         
Total   $ 742     $ 38     $ -     $ 780     $ 7,296     $ 510,476     $ 518,552  
                                                         
December 31, 2013:                                                        
                                                         
Commercial and agricultural   $ 14     $ -     $ -     $ 14     $ 286     $ 103,811     $ 104,111  
Real estate:                                                        
Construction and development     -       -       -       -       1,408       27,688       29,096  
Residential 1-4 family     333       -       -       333       400       87,029       87,762  
Multi-family     -       -       -       -       -       17,520       17,520  
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied     -       -       -       -       1,659       103,935       105,594  
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied     -       -       -       -       2,482       114,812       117,294  
Farmland     875       -       -       875       955       21,868       23,698  
Total real estate     1,208       -       -       1,208       6,904       372,852       380,964  
                                                         
Consumer/Finance     165       3       -       168       53       20,507       20,728  
                                                         
Less deferred fees     -       -       -       -       -       (1,137 )     (1,137 )
                                                         
Total   $ 1,387     $ 3     $ -     $ 1,390     $ 7,243     $ 496,033     $ 504,666  

 

Modifications

 

A modification of a loan constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the modification constitutes a concession.  There are various types of concessions when modifying a loan, however, forgiveness of principal is rarely granted by the Company.  Commercial and industrial loans modified in a TDR may involve term extensions, below market interest rates and/or interest-only payments wherein the delay in the repayment of principal is determined to be significant when all elements of the loan and circumstances are considered.  Additional collateral, a co-borrower, or a guarantor is often required. Commercial mortgage and construction loans modified in a TDR often involve reducing the interest rate for the remaining term of the loan, extending the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, or substituting or adding a new borrower or guarantor.  Construction loans modified in a TDR may also involve extending the interest-only payment period.  Residential mortgage loans modified in a TDR are primarily comprised of loans where monthly payments are lowered to accommodate the borrowers’ financial needs. Land loans are typically structured as interest-only monthly payments with a balloon payment due at maturity.  Land loans modified in a TDR typically involve extending the balloon payment by one to three years, and providing an interest rate concession. Home equity modifications are made infrequently and are uniquely designed to meet the specific needs of each borrower. 

 

Loans modified in a TDR are typically already on non-accrual status and partial charge-offs have in some cases already been taken against the outstanding loan balance.  Loans modified in a TDR for the Company may have the financial effect of increasing the specific allowance associated with the loan.  An allowance for impaired loans that have been modified in a TDR is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the estimated fair value of the collateral, less any selling costs, if the loan is collateral dependent.  The Company’s practice is to re-appraise collateral dependent loans every six to nine months. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, there was no impact on the allowance from TDRs during the period, as the loans classified as TDRs during the period did not have a specific reserve and were already considered impaired loans at the time of modification and no further impairment was required upon modification.

 

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The Company closely monitors the performance of modified loans for delinquency, as delinquency is considered an early indicator of possible future default. The allowance may be increased, adjustments may be made in the allocation of the allowance, or partial charge-offs may be taken to further write-down the carrying value of the loan.

 

The following table presents TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, all of which were modified due to financial stress of the borrower.

 

Restructured loans by type current and subsequently defaulted

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    March 31, 2014  
    Current Restructured Loans     Subsequently Defaulted Restructured Loans  
    Number of Loans     Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment     Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment     Number of Loans     Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment     Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment  
Commercial and agriculture     1     $ 335     $ 297       -     $ -     $ -  
Construction and development     3       2,972       1,278       -       -       -  
Residential real estate     2       272       224       -       -       -  
CRE -- owner occupied     1       59       54       -       -       -  
CRE -- non owner occupied     1       2,180       2,080       -       -       -  
Total restructured loans (1)     8     $ 5,818     $ 3,933       -     $ -     $ -  

 

(1) The period end balances are inclusive of all partial paydowns and charge-offs since the modification date.

 

    March 31, 2013  
    Current Restructured Loans     Subsequently Defaulted Restructured Loans  
    Number of Loans     Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment     Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment     Number of Loans     Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment     Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment  
Commercial and agriculture     1     $ 335     $ 314       -     $ -     $ -  
Construction and development     3       2,972       1,542       -       -       -  
Residential real estate     3       342       297       -       -       -  
CRE -- owner occupied     1       59       56       -       -       -  
CRE -- non owner occupied     1       2,180       2,138       -       -       -  
Total restructured loans (1)     9     $ 5,888     $ 4,347       -     $ -     $ -  

 

(1) The period end balances are inclusive of all partial paydowns and charge-offs since the modification date.

 

 

There were no loans modified as a TDR within the previous 12 months that subsequently defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2014. Loans classified as TDRs are considered impaired loans. The Company had no commitments to lend additional funds for loans classified as TDRs at March 31, 2014.

 

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The following tables summarize the Company’s troubled debt restructured loans by type and geographic region as of March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

Restructured loans by type and geographic region                    
(Dollars in Thousands)                                    
    March 31, 2014  
    Restructured Loans  
    Central Western Washington     Southwestern Washington     Northern Washington     Oregon     Totals     Number of Loans  
Commercial and agriculture   $ -     $ -     $ 297     $ -     $ 297       1  
Construction and development     -       -       848       430       1,278       3  
Residential real estate     -       -       -       224       224       2  
CRE -- owner occupied     54       -       -       -       54       1  
CRE -- non owner occupied     -       -       2,080       -       2,080       1  
Total restructured loans   $ 54     $ -     $ 3,225     $ 654     $ 3,933       8  

 

    March 31, 2013  
    Restructured Loans  
    Central Western Washington     Southwestern Washington     Northern Washington     Oregon     Totals     Number of Loans  
Commercial and agriculture   $ -     $ -     $ 314     $ -     $ 314       1  
Construction and development     -       -       867       675       1,542       3  
Residential real estate     67       -       -       230       297       3  
CRE -- owner occupied     56       -       -       -       56       1  
CRE -- non owner occupied     -       -       2,138       -       2,138       1  
Total restructured loans   $ 123     $ -     $ 3,319     $ 905     $ 4,347       9  

 

The following table presents troubled debt restructurings by accrual or nonaccrual status as of March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

Restructured loans by accrual or nonaccrual status              
(Dollars in Thousands)                  
    March 31, 2014  
    Restructured loans  
    Accrual Status     Non-accrual Status     Total Modifications  
Commercial and agriculture   $ 297     $ -     $ 297  
Construction and development     -       1,278       1,278  
Residential real estate     224       -       224  
CRE -- owner occupied     54       -       54  
CRE -- non owner occupied     2,080       -       2,080  
Total restructured loans   $ 2,655     $ 1,278     $ 3,933  

 

    March 31, 2013  
    Restructured loans  
    Accrual Status     Non-accrual Status     Total Modifications  
Commercial and agriculture   $ 314     $ -     $ 314  
Construction and development     -       1,542       1,542  
Residential real estate     297       -       297  
CRE -- owner occupied     56       -       56  
CRE -- non owner occupied     2,138       -       2,138  
Total restructured loans   $ 2,805     $ 1,542     $ 4,347  

 

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NOTE 5 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

 

The following table presents the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)   Net Unrealized              
    Gains and Losses              
    On Investment     Defined Benefit        
    Securities     Plans     Total  
                         
Balance, January 1, 2014   $ (919 )   $ (450 )   $ (1,369 )
                         
Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications     371       29       400  
Amounts reclassified from AOCI     (5 )     -       (5 )
Net Current period other comprehensive income (loss)     366       29       395  
                         
                         
Balance, March 31, 2014   $ (553 )   $ (421 )   $ (974 )
                         
      Net Unrealized                  
      Gains and Losses                  
      On Investment       Defined Benefit          
      Securities       Plans       Total  
Balance, January 1, 2013   $ 956     $ (535 )   $ 421  
                         
Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications     (91 )     28       (63 )
Amounts reclassified from AOCI     (38 )     -       (38 )
Net Current period other comprehensive income (loss)     (129 )     28       (101 )
                         
Balance, March 31, 2013   $ 827     $ (507 )   $ 320  

 

The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)          
           
Three months ended March 31, 2014:    
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components     Amounts Reclassified
from AOCI
    Affected Line Item in the Statement Where
Net Income is Presented
             
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses   $ (52 )   Gain on sales of investments available for sale
on Investment Securities     45     Net OTTI loses
      2     Income tax expense
    $ (5 )   Net of tax

 

Three months ended March 31, 2013:          
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components   Amounts
Reclassified
from AOCI
    Affected Line Item in the Statement Where
Net Income is Presented
             
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses   $ (58 )   Gain on sales of investments available for sale
on Investment Securities     20     Income tax expense
    $ (38 )   Net of tax

 

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The following table presents the components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                  
                   
                   
Three months ended March 31, 2014   Before Tax     Tax Effect     Net of Tax  
                   
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:                        
Net unrealized gains arising during the period   $ 562     $ 191     $ 371  
Less: reclassification adjustments for net gains realized in net income     (7 )   $ (2 )     (5 )
Net unrealized losses on investment securities   $ 555     $ 189     $ 366  
                         
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:                        
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and net                        
actuarial gains/losses   $ 44     $ 15     $ 29  
                         
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   $ 599     $ 204     $ 395  
                         
                         
Three months ended March 31, 2013     Before Tax       Tax Effect       Net of Tax  
                         
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:                        
Net unrealized losses arising during the period   $ (138 )   $ (47 )   $ (91 )
Less: reclassification adjustments for net gains realized in net income     (58 )   $ (20 )     (38 )
Net unrealized losses on investment securities   $ (196 )   $ (67 )   $ (129 )
                         
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:                        
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and net                        
actuarial gains/losses   $ 42     $ 14     $ 28  
                         
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   $ (154 )   $ (53 )   $ (101 )

 

NOTE 6 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2011 Plan”), provides for the issuance of up to 900,000 shares in connection with incentive and nonqualified stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other equity-based awards. Prior to adoption of the 2011 Plan, the Company made equity-based awards under the Company’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, which expired January 1, 2011.

 

Stock Options

 

The 2011 Plan authorizes the issuance of incentive and non-qualified stock options, as defined under current tax laws, to key personnel. Options granted under the 2011 Plan either become exercisable ratably over five years or in a single installment five years from the date of grant.

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of stock option awards based on assumptions in the following table. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected term of stock options granted is based on the simplified method, which is the simple average between contractual term and vesting period. The risk-free rate is based on the expected term of stock options and the applicable U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant.

 

Grant period ended   Expected Life   Risk Free Interest Rate     Expected Volatility     Dividend Yield     Average Fair Value  
                                     
March 31, 2013   6.5 years     1.35 %     23.04 %     4.17 %   $ 0.46  
                                     
There were no options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014.  

 

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A summary of stock option activity as of March 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the three months then ended are presented below:

 

    Shares     Weighted Average Exercise Price     Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)     Aggregate Intrinsic Value  
March 31, 2014                                
                                 
Outstanding beginning of period     625,495     $ 9.53                  
                                 
Granted     -       -                  
Exercised     -       -                  
Forfeited     -       -                  
Expired     (39,600 )     14.04                  
                                 
Outstanding end of period     585,895     $ 9.19       5.2     $ 266  
                                 
Exercisable end of period     323,345     $ 11.91       3.4     $ 51  

 

 

    Shares     Weighted Average Exercise Price     Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)     Aggregate Intrinsic Value  
March 31, 2013                                
                                 
Outstanding beginning of period     537,107     $ 11.28                  
                                 
Granted     175,000       5.00                  
Exercised     -       -                  
Forfeited     -       -                  
Expired     (51,467 )     10.98                  
                                 
Outstanding end of period     660,640     $ 9.64       5.7     $ 64  
                                 
Exercisable end of period     339,160     $ 13.26       2.7     $ 1  

 

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A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested options as of March 31, 2014 and 2013 and changes during the three months then ended, are presented below:

 

    March 31, 2014     March 31, 2013  
    Shares     Weighted Average Fair Value     Shares     Weighted Average Fair Value  
                         
Non-vested beginning of period     296,650     $ 0.47       147,280     $ 0.31  
                                 
Granted     -       -       175,000       0.46  
Vested     (34,100 )     0.56       (800 )     0.35  
Forfeited     -       -       -       -  
                                 
Non-vested end of period     262,550     $ 0.46       321,480     $ 0.39  

 

The Company accounts for stock based compensation in accordance with GAAP, which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards based on grant date fair value and recognition of compensation cost over the service period of each award.

 

Stock-based compensation expense                  
(Unaudited)                  
(Dollars in Thousands)                  
                   
Three months ended March 31, 2014   Before Tax     Tax Effect     Net of Tax  
                   
Recognized compensation expense   $ 10     $ 3     $ 7  
                         
Three months ended March 31, 2013     Before Tax       Tax Effect       Net of Tax  
                         
Recognized compensation expense   $ 11     $ 4     $ 7  

 

    Three months ended        
       
    March 31, 2014     March 31, 2013      
                   
Future compensation expense  (1)   $ 70     $ 93      
                         
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual                        
Term (Years)     1.7       1.9          
                         
(1) related to non-vested stock options                  

  

Restricted Stock Units

 

The Company grants restricted stock units (“RSU”) to employees qualifying for awards under the Company’s Annual Incentive Compensation Plan. Recipients of RSUs will be issued a specified number of shares of common stock under the 2011 Plan upon the lapse of applicable restrictions. Outstanding RSUs are subject to forfeiture if the recipient’s employment terminates prior to the expiration of three years from the date of grant.

 

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The following table summarizes RSU activity during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

    March 31, 2014  
    Shares     Weighted Average Grant Price     Weighted Average Remaining Contractual terms
(in years)
 
                     
Outstanding, January 1, 2014     50,024              
                   
Granted     11,444     $ 6.46        
Forfeited     -              
                     
Non-vested end of period     61,468             1.9  

 

    March 31, 2013  
    Shares     Weighted Average Grant Price     Weighted Average Remaining Contractual terms
(in years)
 
                   
Outstanding, January 1, 2013     16,059            
                     
Granted     22,724     $ 4.80        
Forfeited     -              
                     
Non-vested end of period     38,783             2.6  

 

The following table summarizes RSU compensation expense during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

RSU compensation expense                  
(Unaudited)                  
(Dollars in Thousands)                  
                   
Three months ended March 31, 2014   Before Tax     Tax Effect     Net of Tax  
                   
RSU recognized compensation expense   $ 25     $ 8     $ 17  
                         
                         
Three months ended March 31, 2013   Before Tax     Tax Effect     Net of Tax  
                         
RSU recognized compensation expense   $ 6     $ 2     $ 4  

 

    Three months ended        
       
    March 31, 2014     March 31, 2013      
                         
Future compensation expense  (1)   $ 221     $ 167        
                         
(1) related to non-vested RSU's                  

 

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NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, the Bank of the Pacific (the “Bank”), is party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as they do for on-balance-sheet instruments. A summary of the Bank’s off-balance sheet commitments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)            
    March 31, 2014     December 31, 2013  
                 
Commitments to extend credit   $ 101,003     $ 106,017  
Standby letters of credit   $ 1,544     $ 1,733  

 

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. Many of the commitments expire without being drawn upon; therefore total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, residential real estate, and income-producing commercial properties.

 

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.

 

In connection with certain loans held for sale, the Bank typically makes representations and warranties that the underlying loans conform to specified guidelines. If the underlying loans do not conform to the specifications, the Bank may have an obligation to repurchase the loans or indemnify the purchaser against loss. The Bank believes that the potential for loss under these arrangements is remote. Accordingly, no contingent liability is recorded in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company is currently not party to any material pending litigation. However, because of the nature of its activities, the Company may be subject to or threatened with legal actions in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities arising from these claims, if any, will not have a material effect on the results of operations or financial condition of the Company.

 

NOTE 8 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

The Company uses an established hierarchy for measuring fair value that is intended to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. This hierarchy uses three levels of inputs to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities as follows:

 

Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices in active exchange markets for identical assets or liabilities; also includes certain corporate debt securities actively traded in over-the-counter markets.

 

Level 2 – Valuations of assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities traded in the same market; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model–derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Valuations may be obtained from, or corroborated by, third-party pricing services. This category generally includes certain U.S. Government, agency and non-agency securities, state and municipal securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate securities, and residential mortgage loans held for sale.

 

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Level 3 – Valuation based on unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity for financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, yield curves and similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities, but in all cases are corroborated by external data, which may include third-party pricing services.

 

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

 

The Company uses an independent pricing service to assist management in determining fair values of investment securities available-for-sale. This service provides pricing information by utilizing evaluated pricing models supported with market based information. Standard inputs include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, credit ratings, bids and offers, relative credit information and reference data from market research publications. Investment securities that are deemed to have been trading in illiquid or inactive markets may require the use of significant unobservable inputs.

 

The pricing service provides quoted market prices when available. Quoted prices are not always available due to bond market inactivity. For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows. Discounted cash flows are calculated using spread to swap and LIBOR curves that are updated to incorporate loss severities, volatility, credit spread and optionality. Additionally, the pricing service may obtain a broker quote when sufficient information is not available to produce a valuation. Valuations and broker quotes are non-binding and do not represent quotes on which one may execute the disposition of the assets.

 

The Company generally obtains one value from its primary external third-party pricing service. The Company’s third-party pricing service has established processes for us to submit inquiries regarding quoted prices. The Company’s third-party pricing service will review the inputs to the evaluation in light of any new market data presented by us. The Company’s third-party pricing service may then affirm the original quoted price or may update the evaluation on a going forward basis.

 

On a quarterly basis, management reviews the pricing information received from the third party-pricing service through a combination of procedures that include an evaluation of methodologies used by the pricing service, analytical reviews and performance analyses of the prices against statistics and trends and maintenance of an investment watch list. Based on this review, management determines whether the current placement of the security in the fair value hierarchy is appropriate or whether transfers may be warranted. As necessary, the Company compares prices received from the pricing service to discounted cash flow models or through performing independent valuations of inputs and assumptions similar to those used by the pricing service in order to ensure prices represent a reasonable estimate of fair value. Although the Company does identify differences from time to time as a result of these validation procedures, the Company did not make any significant adjustments as of March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

 

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The following table presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

     
(Dollars in Thousands)   Fair Value Measurements  
    At March 31, 2014  
Description   Fair Value  
3/31/2014
    Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
    Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Available-for-sale securities:                                
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued   $ 37,567     $ -     $ 37,567     $ -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non agency     1,974       -       1,974       -  
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued     13,032       -       13,032       -  
U.S. Government agency securities     9,828       -       9,828       -  
State and municipal securities     32,728       -       31,327       1,401  
Corporate bonds     -       -       -       -  
Total assets measured at fair value   $ 95,129     $     $ 93,728     $ 1,401  

 

    Fair Value Measurements  
    At December 31, 2013  
Description   Fair Value  
12/31/2013
    Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
    Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Available-for-sale securities:                                
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued   $ 38,791     $ -     $ 38,791     $ -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non agency     2,011       -       2,011       -  
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued     13,389       -       13,389       -  
U.S. Government agency securities     8,811       -       8,811       -  
State and municipal securities     32,160       -       30,741       1,419  
Corporate bonds     982       -       982       -  
Total assets measured at fair value   $ 96,144     $     $ 94,725     $ 1,419  

 

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had three investments classified as Level 3 investments which consist of local non-rated municipal bonds for which the Company is the sole owner of the entire bond issue. The valuation of these securities is supported by analysis prepared by an independent third party. Their approach to determining fair value involves using recently executed transactions and market quotations for similar securities. As these securities are not rated by the rating agencies and there is no trading volume, management determined that these securities should be classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Additionally, these securities are considered sensitive to changes in credit given the unobserved assumed credit ratings.

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were no transfers of assets into or out of Level 1, 2 or 3 for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

 

    Three months ended March 31,  
    2014     2013  
             
Balance beginning of period   $ 1,419     $ 1,099  
Principal paydowns     (10 )     -  
Change in FV (included in other comprehensive income)     (8 )     -  
                 
Balance end of period   $ 1,401     $ 1,099  

 

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

 

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis after initial recognition such as loans measured for impairment and other real estate owned (“OREO”). The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each such class of financial instrument:

 

Impaired loans – A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due (both interest and principal) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy and are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or by the net realizable value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. In determining the net realizable value of the underlying collateral, we consider third party appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers, less costs to sell. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach.

 

Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available and include consideration for variations in location, size, and income production capacity of the property. The income approach commonly utilizes a discount or cap rate to determine the present value of expected future cash flows. Additionally, the appraisals are periodically further adjusted by the Company in consideration of charges that may be incurred in the event of foreclosure and are based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in business factors and changes in market conditions. Such discounts are typically significant, and may range from 10% to 30%.

 

Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated quarterly for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors identified above. Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of collateral underlying impaired loans and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, we consider the fair value of impaired loans to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.

 

Other real estate owned – OREO is initially recorded at the fair value of the property less estimated costs to sell. This amount becomes the property’s new basis. Management considers third party appraisals in determining the fair value of particular properties. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach.

 

Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available and include consideration for variations in location, size, and income production capacity of the property. Additionally, the appraisals are periodically further adjusted by the Company based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in business factors and changes in market conditions. Such discounts are typically significant, and may range from 10% to 25%.

 

Any write-downs based on the property fair value less estimated costs to sell at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for credit losses. Management periodically reviews OREO to ensure the property is carried at the lower of its new basis or fair value, net of estimated costs to sell. Any additional write-downs based on re-evaluation of the property fair value are charged to non-interest expense. Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of OREO and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, we consider the fair value of OREO to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.

 

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The following table presents the Company’s assets that were held at the end of each period that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and year ended December 31, 2013:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)   Fair Value Measurements  
    As of March 31, 2014  
                         
Description   Fair Value
3/31/2014
    Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets (Level 1)
    Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets   $ 115     $            $            $ 115  
Loans measured for impairment, net of                                
specific reserves     217                       217  
Total impaired assets measured at fair value   $ 332     $     $     $ 332  

 

    Fair Value Measurements  
    As of December 31, 2013  
                         
Description   Fair Value
12/31/2013
    Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets (Level 1)
    Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets   $ 1,960     $            $            $ 1,960  
Loans measured for impairment, net of                                
specific reserves     162                       162  
Total impaired assets measured at fair value   $ 2,122     $           $            $ 2,122  

 

Other real estate owned with a pre-foreclosure loan balance of $111 was acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2014. Upon foreclosure, these assets did not have write downs charged to the allowance for credit losses during the period.

 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 inputs for financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2014:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                  
Description   Fair Value
3/31/2014
    Valuation
Technique
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Range
(Weighted Average)
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets   $ 115     Appraised value   Adjustment for   0-15% (0.9%)
                market conditions    
                     
Loans measured for impairment, net of   $ 217     Appraised value   Adjustment for   0-20% (5.3%)
specific reserves               market conditions    

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair values of financial instruments disclosed in these consolidated financial statements:

 

Cash and due from banks, Interest bearing deposits in banks, and Certificates held for investment

The carrying amounts of cash, interest bearing deposits at other financial institutions approximate their fair value.

 

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity

The fair value of all investment securities are based upon the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the security. Such assumptions include observable and unobservable inputs such as quoted market prices, dealer quotes and analysis of discounted cash flows.

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

FHLB stock is carried at cost which approximates fair value and equals its par value because the shares can only be redeemed with the FHLB at par.

 

Loans, net and Loans held for sale

The fair value of loans is estimated based on comparable market statistics for loans with similar credit ratings. An additional liquidity discount is also incorporated to more closely align the fair value with observed market prices. Fair values of loans held for sale are based on a discounted cash flow calculation using interest rates currently available on similar loans. The fair value was based on an aggregate loan basis.

 

Deposits

The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity date is included at the amount payable on demand. Fair values for fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation based on interest rates currently offered on similar certificates.

 

Short-term borrowings

The fair values of the Company’s short-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

 

Long-term borrowings

The fair values of the Company’s long-term borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

 

Junior subordinated debentures

The fair value of the junior subordinated debentures and trust preferred securities is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on interest rates currently available for junior subordinated debentures.

 

Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments

The fair value of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit was estimated using the rates currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the customers. Since the majority of the Company’s off-balance-sheet instruments consist of non-fee producing, variable-rate commitments, the Company has determined they do not have a material fair value.

 

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The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                        
    As of March 31, 2014  
    Carrying Value     Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)     Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
    Total Fair Value  
                               
Financial assets:                                        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 35,619     $ 35,619     $ -     $ -     $ 35,619  
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit                                        
(original maturities greater than 90 days)   2,727       2,727       -       -       2,727  
Investment securities available-for-sale     95,129       -       93,728       1,401       95,129  
Investment securities held-to-maturity     2,110       -       2,128       -       2,128  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock     2,985       -       2,985       -       2,985  
Loans held-for-sale     7,997       -       7,997       -       7,997  
Loans     510,264       -       -       485,675       485,675  
                                         
Financial liabilities:                                        
Deposits   $ 620,456     $         $ 621,131     $ -     $ 621,131  
Short-term borrowings     -       -       -       -       -  
Long-term borrowings     10,000       -       10,194       -       10,194  
Junior subordinated debentures     13,403       -       -       7,616       7,616  

 

    As of December 31, 2013  
    Carrying Value     Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)     Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)     Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)     Total Fair Value  
                               
Financial assets:                                        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 35,948     $ 35,948     $ -     $ -     $ 35,948  
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit                                        
(original maturities greater than 90 days)   2,727       2,727       -       -       2,727  
Investment securities available-for-sale     96,144       -       94,725       1,419       96,144  
Investment securities held-to-maturity     2,132       -       2,158       -       2,158  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock     3,013       -       3,013       -       3,013  
Loans held-for-sale     7,765       -       7,765       -       7,765  
Loans     496,307       -       -       473,224       473,224  
                                         
Financial liabilities:                                        
Deposits   $ 607,347     $        $ 606,654     $ -     $ 606,654  
Short-term borrowings     -       -       -       -       -  
Long-term borrowings     10,000       -       10,195       -       10,195  
Junior subordinated debentures     13,403       -       -       7,646       7,646  

 

NOTE 9 – JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

 

At March 31, 2014, two wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts established by the Company had outstanding $13,000 of Trust Preferred Securities (“trust preferred securities”). Trust preferred securities accrue and pay distributions periodically at specified annual rates as provided in the indentures. The trusts used the net proceeds from the offering of trust preferred securities to purchase a like amount of Junior Subordinated Debentures (the “Debentures”) of the Company. The Debentures are the sole assets of the trusts. The Company’s obligations under the Debentures and the related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the obligations of the trusts. The trust preferred securities are mandatorily redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indentures. The Company has the right to redeem the Debentures in whole or in part, at a redemption price specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date.

 

The Debentures issued by the Company to the grantor trusts totaling $13,000 are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet in the liabilities section under the caption “junior subordinated debentures.” The Company records interest expense on the corresponding junior subordinated debentures in the consolidated statements of income. The Company recorded $403 in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2014 for the common capital securities issued by the issuer trusts.

 

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As of March 31, 2014, regular accrued interest on junior subordinated debentures totaled $38 and is included in accrued interest payable on the balance sheet.

 

Following are the terms of the junior subordinated debentures as of March 31, 2014.

 

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                  
        Issued         Maturity
Trust Name   Issue Date   Amount     Rate   Date
                     
Pacific Financial Corporation   December               March
Statutory Trust I   2005   $ 5,000     LIBOR + 1.45% (1)   2036
                     
Pacific Financial Corporation   June               July
Statutory Trust II   2006     8,000     LIBOR + 1.60% (2)   2036
        $ 13,000          

 

(1) Pacific Financial Corporation Statutory Trust I was bearing interest at the fixed rate of 6.39% until mid March 2011, at which it changed to a variable rate of 3-month LIBOR (0.233% at March 13, 2014) plus 1.45% or 1.68%, adjusted quarterly, through the final maturity date in March 2036.

 

(2) Pacific Financial Corporation Statutory Trust II is a variable rate of 3-month LIBOR (0.239% at January 13, 2014) plus 1.60% or 1.84%, adjusted quarterly, through the final maturity date in July 2036.

 

NOTE 10 – RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

In July 2013, FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, " Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. " The provisions of ASU No. 2013-11 require an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or portion thereof, in the statement of financial position as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward or a tax credit carryforward, with certain exceptions related to availability. ASU No. 2013-11 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-11 has not had a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

NOTE 11 – BUSINESS COMBINATION

 

On January 28, 2013, the Bank and Sterling Savings Bank, a Washington state-chartered bank (“Sterling”), entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the Bank agreed to purchase from Sterling three branches located in Aberdeen, Washington; Astoria, Oregon; and Seaside, Oregon, including certain deposit liabilities, loans and other assets and liabilities associated with such branch locations.  The actual amount of loans and deposits, the value of other assets and liabilities transferred to the Bank and the actual price paid were determined at the time of the closing of the transaction on June 1, 2013, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.  The purchase price was $976 and exceeded the estimated fair value of tangible net assets acquired by approximately $1,127, which was recorded as goodwill and intangible assets.

 

Cash flow information relative to the asset purchase agreement is as follows (in thousands):

 

Fair value of tangible net assets acquired   $ 37,533  
Cash paid for deposit premium     (976 )
Liabilities assumed     (37,684 )
         
Goodwill and intangible assets recorded   $ 1,127  

 

The primary purpose of the acquisition is to expand the Company’s market share in the northern Oregon coast, to provide existing customers with added convenience and service, and to provide our new customers with the opportunity to enjoy the outstanding personalized service and commitment of our community-based bank.

 

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Fair value adjustments and related goodwill were recorded in the statement of financial condition of the Company.  The following is a condensed balance sheet disclosing the estimated fair value amounts of the acquired branches of Sterling assigned to the major consolidated asset and liability captions at the acquisition date (in thousands): 

 

Cash and cash equivalents   $ 31,941  
Loans receivable     3,989  
Premises and equipment     604  
Goodwill and intangible assets     1,127  
Other assets     23  
         
Total assets   $ 37,684  
         
Deposits and accrued interest payable   $ 37,636  
Deferred tax liability     47  
Other liabilities     1  
Equity     - -  
         
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 37,684  

 

The core deposit intangible asset that was recognized as part of the business combination was $242 and will be amortized over its estimated useful life of approximately ten years utilizing an accelerated method. The goodwill of $885 will not be amortized for financial statement purposes; instead, it will be reviewed annually for impairment.

 

The fair value of savings and transaction deposit accounts acquired from Sterling was assumed to approximate the carrying value as these accounts have no stated maturity and are payable on demand.  Certificates of deposit were valued by comparing the contractual cost of the portfolio to an identical portfolio bearing current market rates.  The projected cash flows from maturing certificates were calculated based on contractual rates.  The fair value of certificates of deposit was calculated by discounting their contractual cash flows at a market rate for a certificate of deposit with a corresponding maturity.

 

Direct costs related to the Sterling acquisition were expensed as incurred in the year ended December 31, 2013.  These acquisition and integration expenses included salaries and benefits, technology and communications, occupancy and equipment, professional services and other noninterest expenses.  For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company incurred $615,000 of expenses related to acquisition costs.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes to those statements of Pacific Financial Corporation (“Company”) that appear under the heading “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (“2013 10-K”), as well as the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the current quarter found under Item 1 above.

 

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This document contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on the present beliefs and assumptions of our management, and on information currently available to them. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our possible future results of operations set forth under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believes," “will”, "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates" or similar expressions.

 

Any forward-looking statements in this document are subject to the risks of our business, including risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the “2013 10-K”), as well as risks relating to, among other things, the following:

 

· changing laws, regulations, standards, and government programs that may limit our revenue sources, significantly increase our costs, including compliance and insurance costs, limit our opportunities to generate noninterest income, and place additional burdens on our limited management resources;

 

· stagnant economic or business conditions, nationally and in the regions in which we do business that have resulted in, and may continue to result in, among other things, reduced demand for credit and other banking services, lower credit quality and additional workout and other real estate owned (“OREO”) expenses;

 

· decreases in real estate and other asset prices, whether or not due to economic conditions, that may reduce the value of the assets that serve as collateral for many of our loans;

 

· competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions that may impede our ability to attract and retain depositors, borrowers and other customers, maintain and improve our net interest income and margin and non-interest income, such as fee income, and/or retain our key employees;

 

· a lack of liquidity in the market for our common stock that may make it difficult or impossible for you to liquidate your investment in our stock or lead to distortions in the market price of our stock; and

 

· integration of three bank branches and related assets acquired from Sterling that may cost more or be less beneficial to us than expected.

 

Our management believes the forward-looking statements in this report are reasonable; however, you should not place undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many of the factors that will determine our future results and share value are beyond our ability to control or predict. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements.

 

First Quarter 2014 Highlights (as of, or for the period ended March 31, 2014, except as noted):

 

Net income grew 30% to $1.0 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $789,000 for the fourth quarter of 2013, and rose 47% from $701,000 as compared to the same quarter in 2013.

 

Earnings per share (EPS) increased 25% to $0.10 for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $0.08 for the fourth quarter of 2013, and grew 43% from $0.07 for the first quarter of 2013.

 

Net interest income grew 5% to $6.6 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $6.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, and grew 17% from $5.6 million for the first quarter a year ago.

 

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Net interest margin (NIM) expanded 29 basis points to 4.27% from 3.98% in the preceding quarter and improved 26 basis points compared to 4.01% for the first quarter of 2013. The expansion in NIM reflects higher yielding loan assets and the collection of interest from non-accrual loans.

 

Total assets increased to $717.4 million at March 31, 2014, compared to $705.0 million at December 31, 2013, and $664.3 million at March 31, 2013.

 

Gross loans increased 3% to $526.5 million at March 31, 2014, compared to $512.4 million at December 31, 2013 and grew 9% from $483.1 million at March 31, 2013.

 

Nonperforming assets declined to $9.7 million, or 1.35% of total assets, at March 31, 2014, compared to $10.0 million, or 1.42% of total assets in the preceding quarter, and $17.3 million, or 2.61% of total assets at March 31, 2013. Classified loans increased to $16.8 million, or 3.23% of gross loans, at March 31, 2014, due to the downgrade of two commercial real estate loans totaling $4.3 million. Classified loans totaled $12.8 million, or 2.52% of gross loans at December 31, 2013, compared to $21.7 million at March 31, 2013.

 

Net charge-offs totaled $71,000 for the first quarter 2014, compared to $446,000 in the preceding quarter and $10,000 for first quarter 2013. The ratio of loans on accruing status 30 – 89 days delinquent to total loans remained low at 0.15%, at March 31, 2014, compared to 0.28% for the preceding quarter and 0.27% for March 31, 2013.

 

Allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) was 1.60% of gross loans at March 31, 2014, compared to 1.65% of gross loans, at December 31, 2013, and 1.98% of gross loans at March 31, 2013. The decline in ALL from the year ago quarter reflects the general improvement in credit metrics.

 

Reflecting the improving mix of deposits, the average cost of deposits and borrowings fell 2 basis points to 0.44%, from 0.46% in fourth quarter 2013, and dropped 17 basis points from 0.61% in first quarter 2013.

 

Capital levels exceeded regulatory requirements for a well-capitalized financial institution, with a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.88% and a leverage ratio of 10.02%, at quarter end.

 

Management continues to execute strategies to build on a platform for sustainable profitability. Recent accomplishments include:

 

Implemented an established succession plan with the appointment of Denise Portmann as President & CEO of Bank of the Pacific and Director of Pacific Financial Corporation; hired seasoned financial executive, Douglas N. Biddle as Chief Financial Officer of Bank of the Pacific, and appointed highly-respected business leader Lori Reece to the Board Directors of Pacific Financial Corporation.

 

Added experienced and well-respected commercial banking professionals in the Whatcom and Clark Counties, WA markets.

 

Applied for regulatory approval to convert our Vancouver, WA loan production office to a full-service branch.

 

Expanded convenience and technology to our customers through the unveiling of mobile deposit via smart phone.

 

Achieved sustained reductions in other-real-estate-owned, resulting in continued declines in nonperforming assets to total assets.

 

Reduced personnel costs associated with residential mortgage lending activities commensurate with the decline in this business line.

 

OPERATING RESULTS

 

Overview

 

Net interest income for first quarter 2014 increased from the fourth quarter 2013 and the first quarter in the prior year. This increase was primarily due to the growth in earning assets. Changes in the balance sheet mix also contributed to increases in net interest income during these periods. Loan balances increased due to the production generated predominately within the Company’s primary market area of Western Washington. Investment securities and fed funds sold declined as a proportion of the balance sheet in first quarter 2014, due to the strong loan demand during the past two quarters. Funding costs declined further due to the shift in mix toward non-interest bearing and lower-cost deposits. As a result, the net interest margin improved during the quarter. Non-interest income continued to decrease, primarily due to the reduction in income associated with residential real estate lending. Correspondingly, non-interest expenses declined compared to the first quarter of 2013, mainly as a result of a reduction in personnel costs related to residential real estate lending.

 

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INCOME STATEMENT OVERVIEW

 

(Unaudited)                                    
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Loss per Share Data)                                    
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014     For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2013     $ Change     % Change     For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013     $ Change     % Change  
                                           
Interest and dividend income   $ 7,085     $ 6,814     $ 271       4 %   $ 6,271     $ 814       13 %
Interest expense     530       563       (33 )     -6 %     689       (159 )     -23 %
Net interest income     6,555       6,251       304       5 %     5,582       973       17 %
Loan loss provision     -       -       -               -       -          
Non-interest income     1,608       1,922       (314 )     -16 %     2,626       (1,018 )     -39 %
Non-interest expense     6,830       7,122       (292 )     -4 %     7,419       (589 )     -8 %
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     1,333       1,051       282       27 %     789       544       69 %
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     305       262       43       16 %     88       217       247 %
                                                         
NET INCOME   $ 1,028     $ 789     $ 239       30 %   $ 701     $ 327       47 %
                                                         
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:                                                        
BASIC (1)   $ 0.10     $ 0.08     $ 0.02       25 %   $ 0.07     $ 0.03       43 %
DILUTED (1)   $ 0.10     $ 0.08     $ 0.02       25 %   $ 0.07     $ 0.03       43 %

 

Average common shares outstanding - basic (1)
Average common shares outstanding - diluted (1)

 

The following table provides the reconciliation of net income applicable to common shareholders to pre-tax, pre-credit operating income (non-GAAP) for the periods presented:

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure:
Non-GAAP Operating Income
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For The Three Months Ended   March 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
    $ Change     % Change     March 31,
2013
    $ Change     % Change  
                                                         
Net income   $ 1,028     $ 789     $ 239       30 %   $ 701     $ 327       47 %
Provision for loan losses     -       -       -       0 %     -       -       0 %
Other real estate owned write-downs     12       310       (298 )     -96 %     352       (340 )     -97 %
Other real estate owned operating costs     61       132       (71 )     -54 %     84       (23 )     -27 %
Provision for income taxes     305       262       43       16 %     88       217       247 %
Pre-tax, pre-credit cost operating income   $ 1,406     $ 1,493     $ (87 )     -6 %   $ 1,225     $ 181       15 %

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure:
Tax Equivalent Net Income
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For the Three Months ended   March 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
    $ Change     % Change     March 31,
2013
    $ Change     % Change  
                                                         
Net interest income   $ 6,555     $ 6,251     $ 304       5 %   $ 5,582     $ 973       17 %
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal loan interest     46       47       (1 )     -2 %     57       (11 )     -19 %
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal bond interest     118       121       (3 )     -2 %     137       (19 )     -14 %
Tax equivalent net interest income     6,719       6,419       300       5 %     5,776       943       16 %
Provision for loan losses     -       -       -       0 %     -       -       0 %
Non-interest income     1,608       1,922       (314 )     -16 %     2,626       (1,018 )     -39 %
Non-interest expense     6,830       7,122       (292 )     -4 %     7,419       (589 )     -8 %
Provision for income taxes     305       262       43       16 %     88       217       247 %
Tax equivalent net income     1,192       957       235       25 %     895       297       33 %
Accumulative tax adjustment     (164 )     (168 )     4       -2 %     (194 )     30       -15 %
Common stock dividends     -       -       -       0 %     -       -       0 %
Net income   $ 1,028     $ 789     $ 235       30 %   $ 701     $ 327       47 %

   

Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited.  

Management believes that presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information frequently used by shareholders in the evaluation of a company.

Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.

 

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Noninterest Income

 

Noninterest income for the first quarter 2014 was down compared to the fourth quarter 2013 and first quarter 2013. Service charge income on deposit accounts remained relatively unchanged during these periods. Gains on sale of residential mortgage loans and related fee income continued to decline with the significant pullback in mortgage activity due to the rapid rise in interest rates beginning in mid-2013. In addition, gains on sales of securities were taken in the first quarter of 2014 and 2013 for the purpose of adjusting the mix of securities to mitigate the impact of changes in market rates on the value of the portfolio. A small OTTI impairment charge was expensed during first quarter 2014 to reflect a reduction in fair value of a private-label CMO investment security.

 

Noninterest income
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For The Three Months Ended                                    
    March 31, 2014     December 31, 2013     $ Change     % Change     March 31, 2013     $ Change     % Change  
                                           
Service charges on deposit accounts   $ 435     $ 451     $ (16 )     -3.5 %   $ 410     $ 25       6 %
Net (loss) on sale of other real estate owned     (36 )     (3 )     (33 )     1100.0 %     (20 )     (16 )     80 %
Net gains from sales of loans     627       865       (238 )     -27.5 %     1,509       (882 )     -58 %
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale     52       4       48       1200.0 %     58       (6 )     -10 %
Net other-than-temporary impairment (net of $15, $0, and $0,                                                        
respectively recognized other comprehensive income before taxes)     (45 )     -       (45 )     -100.0 %     -       (45 )     -100.0 %
Earnings on bank owned life insurance     111       94       17       18.1 %     121       (10 )     -8 %
Other operating income                                                        
Fee income     364       419       (55 )             466       (102 )     -22 %
Income from other real estate owned     11       16       (5 )             15       (4 )     -27 %
Other non-interest income     89       77       12       15.6 %     67       22       33 %
Total non-interest income   $ 1,608     $ 1,923     $ (315 )     -16.4 %   $ 2,626     $ (1,018 )     -39 %

 

Noninterest Expense

 

Noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014, declined compared to fourth quarter 2013, primarily due to decreases in OREO write-downs and expenses and professional service costs associated with credit resolution activities. These declines were partially offset by increases in payroll taxes normally experienced at the beginning of a calendar year and annual salary increases granted during the quarter. In addition, other noninterest expense grew primarily due to one-time costs associated with internet banking upgrades. Noninterest expense for first quarter 2014 also declined versus the quarter ended March 31, 2013. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction of $471,000 in personnel costs associated with the decline in residential real estate loan activity referred to above. Total costs associated with OREO and related third-party loan expenses also decreased due to the decline in OREO balances and stabilization in real estate valuations. This was partially offset by an increase in occupancy and equipment expense primarily associated with the acquisition of three branches from Sterling Savings Bank in June 2013 and the opening of the Warrenton, OR branch in October 2013. Professional services expenses for first quarter 2014 were below those incurred in first quarter 2013, primarily due to legal costs related to the branch acquisition.

 

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Noninterest expense
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)
   
For The Three Months Ended

 

    March 31, 2014     December 31, 2013     $ Change     % Change     March 31, 2013     $ Change     % Change  
                                                         
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 4,055     $ 4,030     $ 25       1 %   $ 4,386     $ (331 )     -8 %
Occupancy     506       501       5       1 %     413       93       23 %
Equipment     252       241       11       5 %     191       61       32 %
Data processing     433       444       (11 )     -2 %     430       3       1 %
Professional services     185       209       (24 )     -11 %     262       (77 )     -29 %
Other real estate owned write-downs     12       310       (298 )     -96 %     352       (340 )     -97 %
Other real estate owned operating costs     61       132       (71 )     -54 %     84       (23 )     -27 %
State taxes     97       103       (6 )     -6 %     117       (20 )     -17 %
FDIC and state assessments     134       133       1       1 %     136       (2 )     -1 %
Other non-interest expense:                                                        
Director fees     56       60       (4 )     -7 %     45       11       24 %
Communication     37       43       (6 )     -14 %     47       (10 )     -21 %
Advertising     78       95       (17 )     -18 %     78       0       0 %
Professional liability insurance     23       22       1       5 %     23       0       0 %
Amortization     95       104       (9 )     -9 %     96       (1 )     -1 %
Other non-interest expense     806       694       112       16 %     759       47       6 %
Total non-interest expense   $ 6,830     $ 7,121     $ (291 )     -4 %   $ 7,419     $ (589 )     -8 %

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company recorded an income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, and March 31, 2013. The amount of the provision for each period was commensurate with the estimated tax liability associated with the pre-tax net income earned during the period.

 

As of March 31, 2014, the Company maintained a deferred tax asset balance of $4.1 million. The Company believes it will be fully utilized in the normal course of business, thus no valuation allowance is maintained against this asset.

 

SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET OVERVIEW

 

(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    March 31,     December 31,           %     March 31,           %  
    2014     2013     $ Change     Change     2013     $ Change     Change  
Assets:                                                        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 35,619     $ 35,948     $ (329 )     -1 %   $ 46,908     $ (11,289 )     -24 %
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit     2,727       2,727       0       0 %     2,235       492       22 %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost     2,985       3,013       (28 )     -1 %     3,098       (113 )     -4 %
Investment securities     97,239       98,276       (1,037 )     -1 %     77,291       19,948       26 %
                                                         
Loans held-for-sale     7,997       7,765       232       3 %     11,937       (3,940 )     -33 %
                                                         
Gross loans, net of deferred fees     518,552       504,666       13,886       3 %     471,171       47,381       10 %
Allowance for loan losses     (8,288 )     (8,359 )     71       -1 %     (9,348 )     1,060       -11 %
Net loans     510,264       496,307       13,957       3 %     461,823       48,441       10 %
                                                         
Other assets     60,609       61,003       (394 )     -1 %     60,977       (368 )     -1 %
Total assets   $ 717,440     $ 705,039     $ 12,401       2 %   $ 664,269     $ 53,171       8 %
                                                         
Liabilities and shareholders' equity                                                        
Total deposits   $ 620,456     $ 607,347     $ 13,109       2 %   $ 569,195     $ 51,261       9 %
Accrued interest payable     166       167       (1 )     -1 %     205       (39 )     -19 %
Borrowings     23,403       23,403       0       0 %     23,403       0       0 %
Other liabilities     4,820       6,985       (2,165 )     -31 %     4,128       692       17 %
Shareholders' equity     68,595       67,137       1,458       2 %     67,338       1,257       2 %
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 717,440     $ 705,039     $ 12,401       2 %   $ 664,269     $ 53,171       8 %

 

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The Company’s liquidity position remains strong as evidenced by its current level of combined cash equivalents and investment securities. In an effort to support its net interest income and margin, the Company has reduced its cash equivalents balances, while increasing its investment securities portfolio, since March 31, 2013, primarily through the purchase of U.S. government agency and government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities. The purchases were primarily of 10 and 15-year fully amortizing U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities, for which we expect to have limited extension risk. Municipal securities rated AA or better with maturities generally ranging from 5 to 15 years were also purchased during this period. The expected modified duration (adjusted for calls, consensus pre-payment speeds and rate adjustment dates) of the investment portfolio was 4.2 years at March 31, 2014, 4.2 years at December 31, 2013 and 4.1 years at March 31, 2013.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investment Securities

(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    March 31,
2014
    % of Total     December 31, 2013     % of Total     $ Change     % Change     March 31,
2013
    % of Total     $ Change     % Change  
                                                             
Cash and due from banks   $ 15,747       11 %   $ 12,214       9 %   $ 3,533       29 %   $ 11,088       9 %   $ 4,659       42 %
Cash equivalents:                                                                                
Interest-bearing deposits     19,872       14 %     23,734       17 %     (3,862 )     -16 %     35,820       28 %     (15,948 )     -45 %
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit     2,727       2 %     2,727       2 %     -       0 %     2,235       2 %     492       22 %
Total cash equivalents     38,346       28 %     38,675       28 %     (329 )     -1 %     49,143       38 %     (10,797 )     -22 %
                                                                                 
Investment securities:                                                                                
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued     37,567       27 %     38,791       28 %     (1,224 )     -3 %     20,007       15 %     17,560       45 %
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non-agency issued     1,974       1 %     2,011       1 %     (37 )     -2 %     2,440       2 %     (466 )     -23 %
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued     13,182       10 %     13,548       10 %     (366 )     -3 %     8,861       7 %     4,321       32 %
U.S. Government and agency securities     9,828       7 %     8,811       6 %     1,017       12 %     5,956       5 %     3,872       44 %
State and municipal securities     34,688       25 %     34,133       24 %     555       2 %     37,440       29 %     (2,752 )     -8 %
Corporate bonds     -       0 %     982       1 %     (982 )     -100 %     2,587       2 %     (2,587 )     -263 %
FHLB Stock     2,985       2 %     3,013       2 %     (28 )     -1 %     3,098       2 %     (113 )     -4 %
Total investment securities     100,224       72 %     101,289       72 %     (1,065 )     -1 %     80,389       62 %     19,835       25 %
                                                                                 
Total cash equivalents and investment securities   $ 138,570       100 %   $ 139,964       100 %   $ (1,394 )     -1 %   $ 129,532       100 %   $ 9,038       7 %
                                                                                 
Total cash equivalents and investment securities as a % of total assets             19 %             20 %                             19 %                

 

 

The following table shows the changes in the investment portfolio, including FHLB stock and interest-bearing certificates of deposit, for the periods presented:

 

Investment securities and interest-bearing certificates of deposit

(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For the Three Months Ended   March 31,
2014
    December 31, 2013     $ Change     % Change     March 31,
2013
    $ Change     % Change  
                                           
Balance beginning of period   $ 104,016     $ 98,905     $ 5,111       5 %   $ 73,404     $ 30,612       42 %
Principal purchases     5,741       9,879       (4,138 )     -42 %     13,681       (7,940 )     -58 %
Proceeds from sales     (4,849 )     (595 )     (4,254 )     715 %     (1,171 )     (3,678 )     314 %
Principal paydowns, maturities, and calls     (2,259 )     (3,310 )     1,051       -32 %     (2,941 )     682       -23 %
Gains on sales of securities     62       4       58       1450 %     58       4       7 %
Losses on sales of securities     (10 )     -       (10 )     100 %     -       (10 )     100 %
OTTI loss writedown     (45 )     -       (45 )     100 %     -       (45 )     100 %
Change in unrealized gains (loss) before tax     555       (576 )     1,131       -196 %     (195 )     750       -385 %
Amortization and accretion of discounts and premiums     (260 )     (291 )     31       -11 %     (212 )     (48 )     23 %
Total investment portfolio   $ 102,951     $ 104,016     $ (1,065 )     -1 %   $ 82,624     $ 20,327       25 %

 

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LOANS

 

Loan portfolio growth continues to be well diversified, with higher balances in most lending categories, with the exception of construction and development and farmland. The recent loan growth was generated predominately within our Western Washington market. The portfolio does include $36.2 million in purchased government-guaranteed commercial and commercial real estate loans. In addition, the portfolio contains $14.1 million in indirect consumer loans to finance luxury and classic cars as a part of a strategy to diversify the loan portfolio. These loans are to individuals with high credit scores and have exhibited very low loss experience.

 

Interest and fees earned on our loan portfolio are our primary source of revenue. Our ability to achieve loan growth will be dependent on many factors, including the effects of competition, economic conditions in our markets, retention of key personnel and valued customers, and our ability to close loans in the pipeline. The Company manages new loan origination volume using concentration limits that establish maximum exposure levels by designated industry segment, real estate product types, geography, and single borrower limits.

 

Loans by category

(Unaudited)   March 31,     % of     December     % of     $           March 31,     % of     $        
(Dollars in Thousands)   2014     Gross Loans     31, 2014     Gross Loans     Change     % Change     2013     Gross Loans     Change     % Change  
                                                                                 
Commercial and agricultural   $ 101,971       20 %   $ 104,111       21 %   $ (2,140 )     -2 %   $ 96,642       21 %   $ 5,329       6 %
Real estate:                                                                                
Construction and development     30,765       6 %     29,096       6 %     1,669       6 %     32,496       7 %     (1,731 )     -5 %
Residential 1-4 family     89,244       17 %     87,762       18 %     1,482       2 %     77,771       17 %     11,473       15 %
Multi-family     18,982       4 %     17,520       4 %     1,462       8 %     10,150       2 %     8,832       87 %
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied     112,771       22 %     105,594       21 %     7,177       7 %     109,682       24 %     3,089       3 %
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied     119,803       23 %     117,294       24 %     2,509       2 %     109,676       24 %     10,127       9 %
Farmland     22,940       4 %     23,698       5 %     (758 )     -3 %     23,746       5 %     (806 )     -3 %
Consumer     23,156       5 %     20,728       4 %     2,428       12 %     12,023       3 %     11,133       93 %
Gross loans     519,632               505,803               13,829       3 %     472,186               47,446       10 %
Less:  allowance for loan losses     (8,288 )     -2 %     (8,359 )     -2 %     71       -1 %     (9,348 )     -2 %     1,060       -11 %
Less:  deferred fees     (1,080 )     0 %     (1,137 )     0 %     57       -5 %     (1,015 )     0 %     (65 )     6 %
Loans, net   $ 510,264             $ 496,307             $ 13,957       3 %   $ 461,823             $ 48,441       10 %

 

The table provided below summarizes the Bank’s level of concentrations in commercial real estate as of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively, as defined in the Interagency Guidelines for Real Estate Lending and the Commercial Real Estate Lending Joint Guidance policy. The results displayed support the Company’s efforts to manage CRE concentrations in the loan portfolio.

 

Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")
Portfolio Policy Concentrations

 

    March 31, 2014     December 31, 2013     March 31, 2013     Guideline  
Total Regulatory CRE 1     234 %     231 %     213 %     300 %
Construction & Land Development CRE 2     41 %     44 %     37 %     100 %

 

As a percent of total risk based capital ("TRBC")

 

1 Consists of CRE Const, CRE Residential SFR 1-4 Const, CRE Land Dev & Other Land, CRE NOO Term, C&I Loans not RE Secured to Finance CRE Activities

2 Consists of CRE Const, CRE Residential SFR 1-4 Const, CRE Land Dev & Other Land

 

Commercial real estate markets continue to be vulnerable to financial and valuation pressures that may limit refinance options and negatively impact borrowers’ ability to perform under existing loan agreements. Declining values of commercial real estate or higher market interest rates may have a further adverse impact on the ability of borrowers with maturing loans to satisfy loan to value ratios required to renew such loans.

 

At March 31, 2014, the Bank had outstanding loan advances of $3.8 million to persons serving as directors, executive officers, principal stockholders and their related interests. This compares to $66,000 and $342,000 at December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively. These loans were made in the ordinary course of business on substantially the same terms, including interest rates, maturities and collateral, as comparable loans made to customers not related to the Bank. None of these loans were on nonaccrual, past due or restructured as of March 31, 2014.

 

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DEPOSITS

 

Total deposits grew during first quarter 2014, a trend that continued from recent quarters. This increase is due to recent success in acquiring business deposit relationships in conjunction with the growth in lending achieved over the past year. Time deposits declined as a percentage of total deposits in the most recent quarter versus the linked quarter and the like quarter last year. The combination of our efforts to reduce higher-cost time deposits through lowering interest rates paid and offering non-insured deposit products, when appropriate, has reduced the average rate paid on total deposits in first quarter 2014 from fourth quarter 2013 and the like quarter in 2013.

 

Total brokered deposits were $24.2 million at March 31, 2014, which included $3.3 million via reciprocal deposit arrangements. In addition, the Company’s funding structure contains $10.0 million in borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank. The Company views the prudent use of brokered deposits and borrowings to be an appropriate funding tool to support interest rate risk mitigation strategies.

 

Deposits
(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)   March 31,
2014
    Percent of Total     December 31,
2013
    Percent of Total     $ Change     March 31,
2013
    Percent of Total     $ Change  
                                                 
Interest-bearing demand and money market   $ 263,953       42.5 %   $ 262,848       43.3 %   $ 1,105     $ 242,931       42.7 %   $ 21,022  
Savings     78,055       12.6 %     73,412       12.1 %     4,643       64,360       11.3 %     13,695  
Time deposits     125,532       20.2 %     126,059       20.8 %     (527 )     133,037       23.4 %     (7,505 )
Total interest-bearing deposits     467,540       75.4 %     462,319       76.1 %     5,221       440,328       77.4 %     27,212  
Non-interest bearing demand     152,916       24.6 %     145,028       23.9 %     7,888       128,867       22.6 %     24,049  
Total deposits   $ 620,456       100.0 %   $ 607,347       100.0 %   $ 13,109     $ 569,195       100.0 %   $ 51,261  

 

Deposits and Borrowings

 

The following table summarizes the quarterly average dollar amount in each of the deposit and borrowing categories during the three months ended March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013:

 

AVERAGE DEPOSITS AND BORROWINGS

 

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

Averages for the Three Months Ended   March 31,
2014
    % of Total     December 31,
2013
    % of Total     $ Change     % Change     March 31,
2013
    % of Total     $ Change     % Change  
                                                                                 
Non-interest bearing demand deposits   $ 140,980       23 %   $ 145,092       24 %   $ (4,112 )     -1 %   $ 112,945       21 %   $ 28,035       2 %
                                                                                 
Interest bearing demand     261,473       43 %     255,328       42 %     6,145       1 %     235,947       43 %     25,526       0 %
Savings     74,728       12 %     73,889       12 %     839       0 %     64,118       12 %     10,610       0 %
Time deposits     126,841       21 %     131,245       22 %     (4,404 )     -1 %     136,663       25 %     (9,822 )     -4 %
Total average interest bearing deposits     463,042       76 %     460,462       76 %     2,580       0 %     436,728       79 %     26,314       -3 %
Total average deposits   $ 604,022             $ 605,554             $ (1,532 )           $ 549,673             $ 54,349          
                                                                                 
Average rate on total average deposits                                                                                
                                                                                 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings   $ 10,000       2 %   $ 10,000       2 %   $ -       0 %   $ 10,200       2 %   $ (200 )     0 %
Junior subordinated debentures     13,403       2 %     13,403       2 %     -       0 %     13,403       2 %     -       0 %
Total average borrowings   $ 23,403             $ 23,403             $ -             $ 23,603             $ (200 )        
                                                                                 
Total average interest-bearing liabilities   $ 486,445             $ 628,957             $ (142,512 )           $ 460,331             $ 26,114          
Total average deposits and borrowings   $ 627,425             $ 628,957             $ (1,532 )           $ 573,276             $ 54,149          

 

Two wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts established by the Company had issued and outstanding $13.4 million of trust preferred securities. For additional information regarding these securities see the discussion under the subheadings “Junior Subordinated Debentures” included in Note 10 of the Company’s audited financial statements as presented in its 2013 Form 10-K.

 

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CAPITAL

 

Pacific Financial Corporation, and its subsidiary Bank of the Pacific, met the thresholds to be considered “Well-Capitalized” under published regulatory standards for total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital and Tier 1 leverage capital at March 31, 2014. Capital ratios have reduced slightly as compared to the linked quarter and the first quarter of 2013, primarily due to the successful execution of the Company’s growth strategy and shift in the balance sheet mix to higher risk-weighted assets, such as loans.

 

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”) and the FDIC have established minimum requirements for capital adequacy for bank holding companies and state non-member banks. For more information on these topics and the proposed Basel III capital framework, see the discussions under the subheadings “Capital Adequacy” in the section “Business” included in Item 1, of the Company’s 2013 Form 10-K. The following table summarizes the capital measures of the Company and the Bank, respectively, at the dates listed below:

 

The total risk based capital ratios of the Company include $13.4 million of junior subordinated debentures, all of which qualified as Tier 1 capital at March 31, 2014, under guidance issued by the Federal Reserve. As provided in the Dodd-Frank Act, the Company expects to continue to rely on these junior subordinated debentures as part of its regulatory capital.

 

    March 31, 2014     December 31, 2013     Change     March 31, 2013     Change     Regulatory Minimum to be "Adequately Capitalized"     Regulatory Minimum to be "Well Capitalized"  
                                  greater than or equal to     greater than or equal to  
Pacific Financial Corporation                                                        
Total risk-based capital ratio     13.88 %     14.11 %     (0.23 )     15.57 %     (1.69 )     8 %        
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio     12.62 %     12.85 %     (0.23 )     14.31 %     (1.69 )     4 %        
Leverage ratio     10.02 %     9.83 %     0.19       10.69 %     (0.67 )     4 %        
Tangible common equity ratio     7.81 %     7.74 %     0.07       8.41 %     (0.60 )     n/a          
                                                         
Bank of the Pacific                                                        
Total risk-based capital ratio     13.93 %     14.03 %     (0.10 )     15.60 %     (1.67 )     8 %     10 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio     12.67 %     12.78 %     (0.11 )     14.34 %     (1.67 )     4 %     6 %
Leverage ratio     9.99 %     9.77 %     0.22       10.71 %     (0.72 )     4 %     5 %

 

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

 

(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

For The Three Months Ended

    March 31,
2014
    December 31, 2013     Change     March 31,
2013
    Change  
Selective quarterly performance ratios                                        
Return on average assets, annualized     0.59 %     0.45 %     0.14       0.44 %     0.15  
Return on average equity, annualized     6.12 %     4.53 %     1.59       4.23 %     1.89  
Efficiency ratio (1)     83.67 %     87.14 %     (3.47 )     90.39 %     (6.72 )
                                         
Share and per share information                                        
Average common shares outstanding - basic     10,182,083       10,121,738       60,345       10,121,853       60,230  
Average common shares outstanding - diluted     10,272,341       10,189,888       82,453       10,162,075       110,266  
Basic income per common share     0.10       0.08       0.02       0.07       0.03  
Diluted income per common share     0.10       0.08       0.02       0.07       0.03  
Book value per common share (2)     6.74       6.63       0.11       6.65       0.09  
Tangible book value per common share (3)     5.34       5.38       (0.04 )     5.33       0.01  

 

(1) Non-interest expense divided by net interest income plus non-interest income.
(2) Book value is calculated as the total common equity divided by the period ending number of common shares outstanding.
(3) Tangible book value is calculated as the total common equity less total intangible assets and liabilities divided by the period ending number of common shares outstanding.

 

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Net Interest Margin

 

Net interest margin for first quarter 2014 increased as compared to fourth quarter and first quarter 2013, predominantly due to a shift in the mix of earning assets toward higher-yielding loans. The margin was also favorably impacted by the lower cost of interest bearing liabilities, as previously discussed. The growth in the proportion of noninterest bearing deposits over the past several quarters has supported the improvement in net interest margin, as well. In first quarter 2014, loan yields and net interest margin were enhanced by 7 basis points, respectively due to the collection of a net of $108,000 in non-accrual interest. Despite this one-time recapture of interest, we have been able to sustain loan yields while growing the loan portfolio. The improvement in yields on investment securities also contributed to the increase in net interest margin between the periods, partially due to the decline in amortization expense associated with the decrease in prepayment speeds of mortgage-backed securities during the current period. In addition, we reduced the proportion of lower yielding cash-equivalent investments and increased the proportion of relatively higher-yielding federal government guaranteed and municipal securities, as noted above.

 

NET INTEREST MARGIN

 

(Annualized, tax-equivalent basis)
(Unaudited)
For The Three Months Ended

    March 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
    Change     March 31,
2013
    Change  
Selective quarterly performance ratios                                        
Yield on average gross loans (1)     5.13 %     4.97 %     0.16       5.11 %     0.02  
Yield on average investment securities (1)     2.37 %     2.00 %     0.37       1.91 %     0.46  
Cost of average interest bearing deposits     0.37 %     0.39 %     (0.02 )     0.53 %     (0.16 )
Cost of average borrowings     1.96 %     1.95 %     0.01       2.11 %     (0.15 )
Cost of average total deposits and borrowings     0.34 %     0.36 %     (0.02 )     0.49 %     (0.15 )
Cost of average interest-bearing liabilities     0.44 %     0.46 %     (0.02 )     0.61 %     (0.17 )
                                         
Yield on average interest-earning assets     4.61 %     4.33 %     0.28       4.49 %     0.12  
Cost of average interest-bearing liabilities     0.44 %     0.46 %     (0.02 )     0.61 %     (0.17 )
Net interest spread     4.17 %     3.87 %     0.30       3.88 %     0.29  
                                         
Net interest margin (1)     4.27 %     3.98 %     0.29       4.01 %     0.26  

 

(1) Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis at a 34% rate.

 

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    For the Three Months Ended  
    March 31, 2014     December 31, 2013     March 31, 2013  
    Average
Balance
    Interest Income or Expense     Average Yields or Rates     Average
Balance
    Interest Income or Expense     Average Yields or Rates     Average
Balance
    Interest Income or Expense     Average Yields or Rates  
(Dollars in 000's)                                                      
ASSETS:                                                                        
Interest bearing certificate of deposit   $ 2,727     $ 1       0.15 %   $ 2,298     $ 1       0.17 %   $ 2,841     $ 1       0.14 %
Interest bearing deposits in banks     17,954       21       0.47 %     34,108       29       0.34 %     35,748       29       0.33 %
Investments - taxable     67,961       339       2.02 %     67,914       307       1.79 %     43,101       104       0.98 %
Investments - nontaxable     32,504       347       4.33 %     32,698       355       4.31 %     32,119       403       5.09 %
Gross loans (1)     511,200       6,492       5.15 %     494,134       6,228       5.00 %     456,954       5,833       5.18 %
Loans held for sale     5,436       49       3.66 %     8,091       63       3.09 %     13,390       97       2.94 %
Total interest earning assets     637,782       7,249       4.61 %     639,243       6,983       4.33 %     584,153       6,467       4.49 %
Allowance for loan losses     (8,388 )                     (8,612 )                     (9,367 )                
Other assets     72,489                       73,453                       71,230                  
Total assets   $ 701,883                     $ 704,084                     $ 646,016                  
                                                                         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:                                                                
                                                                         
Interest-bearing deposits   $ 336,201       141       0.17 %   $ 329,217       153       0.18 %   $ 300,065       199       0.27 %
Time deposits     126,841       276       0.88 %     131,245       295       0.89 %     136,663       367       1.09 %
FHLB borrowings     10,000       53       2.15 %     10,000       54       2.14 %     10,200       61       2.43 %
Junior subordinated debentures     13,403       60       1.82 %     13,403       61       1.81 %     13,403       62       1.88 %
Total interest bearing liabilities     486,445       530       0.44 %     483,865       563       0.46 %     460,331       689       0.61 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits     140,980                       145,092                       112,945                  
Other liabilities     5,196                       4,963                       4,510                  
Equity     68,125                       69,051                       67,284                  
     Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 700,746                     $ 702,971                     $ 645,070                  
                                                                         
Net interest income (3)           $ 6,719                     $ 6,420                     $ 5,778          
Net interest spread                     4.17 %             299       3.87 %             941       3.88 %
                                                                         
Average yield on earning assets (2) (3)                     4.61 %                     4.33 %                     4.49 %
Interest expense to earning assets                     0.19 %                     0.20 %                     0.27 %
Net interest income to earning assets (2) (3)                     4.27 %                     3.98 %                     4.01 %
                                                                         
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP measure:                                                                        
Tax Equivalent Net Interest Income                                                                        
                                                                         
Net interest income           $ 6,555                     $ 6,251                     $ 5,582          
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal loan interest             46                       47                       57          
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal bond interest             118                       121                       137          
Tax equivalent net interest income           $ 6,719                     $ 6,419                     $ 5,776          

 

Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited.

Management believes that presentation of this non-GAAP measure provides useful information frequently used by shareholders in the evaluation of a company.

Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.

 

(1) Non-accrual loans of approximately $7.3 million at 3/31/14, $7.2 million at 12/31/2013, and $13.1 million for 3/31/2013 are included in the average loan balances.

(2) Loan interest income includes loan fee income of $149,000, $151,000, and $95,000 for the three months ended 3/31/2014, 12/31/2013, and 3/31/2013, respectively.

(3) Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis at a 34% effective rate. The amount of such adjustment was an addition to recorded pre-tax income of $164,000, $168,000, and $194,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively.

 

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The following table shows the quarter to quarter change in net interest income due to rate or volume. The continued reduction in higher-cost time deposits has resulted in a decline in interest expense, from both a reduction in volume and rates paid on these deposits. Deleveraging on the asset side of the balance sheet has been through the reduction of loan balances. This has resulted in a decrease in loan interest income primarily due to a decline in loan volume, rather than any changes in yields. The decrease in interest income was partially mitigated by both improved yield on investment securities in the current quarter and increased volume as compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

 

    For the Three Months Ended     For the Three Months Ended  
  March 31, 2014 vs. December 31, 2013     March 31, 2014 vs. March 31, 2013  
    Increase (Decrease) Due To     Increase (Decrease) Due To  
(Dollars in 000's)               Net                 Net  
    Volume     Rate     Change     Volume     Rate     Change  
ASSETS:                                                
Interest bearing certificate of deposit   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Interest bearing deposits in banks     (14 )     6       (8 )     (14 )     6       (8 )
Investments - taxable     -       32       32       60       175       235  
Investments - nontaxable     (2 )     (6 )     (8 )     5       (61 )     (56 )
Gross loans     210       54       264       693       (34 )     659  
Loans held for sale     (20 )     6       (14 )     (58 )     10       (48 )
Total interest earning assets   $ 174     $ 92     $ 266     $ 686     $ 96     $ 782  
                                                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:                                          
Interest-bearing deposits   $ 3     $ (15 )   $ (12 )   $ 24     $ (82 )   $ (58 )
Time deposits     (10 )     (9 )     (19 )     (26 )     (65 )     (91 )
Short-term borrowings     -       (1 )     (1 )     (1 )     (7 )     (8 )
Long-term borrowings     -       (1 )     (1 )     0       (2 )     (2 )
Total interest bearing liabilities     (7 )     (26 )     (33 )     (3 )     (156 )     (159 )
Net increase (decrease) in net                                                
interest income   $ 181     $ 118     $ 299     $ 689     $ 252     $ 941  
                                                 

 

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SUMMARY AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS

 

(Unaudited)                                          
(Dollars in Thousands)                                          
Averages for the Three Months Ended March 31,     December 31,                 March 31,              
    2014     2013     $ Change     % Change     2013     $ Change     % Change  
Assets:                                                        
Cash and due from banks   $ 11,989     $ 12,105     $ (116 )     -1 %   $ 10,732     $ 1,257       12 %
Interest-bearing deposits in banks     17,954       34,108       (16,154 )     -47 %     35,748       (17,794 )     -50 %
Interest bearing certificate of deposit   2,727       2,298       429       19 %     2,841       (114 )     -4 %
Investment securities     100,465       100,612       (147 )     0 %     75,220       25,245       34 %
                                                         
Loans, net of deferred loan fees     515,499       501,112       14,387       3 %     469,398       46,101       10 %
Allowance for loan losses     (8,388 )     (8,612 )     224       -3 %     (9,367 )     979       -10 %
Net loans     507,111       492,500       14,611       3 %     460,031       47,080       10 %
                                                         
Other assets     60,500       61,348       (848 )     -1 %     60,498       2       0 %
Total assets   $ 700,746     $ 702,971     $ (2,225 )     0 %   $ 645,070     $ 55,676       9 %
                                                         
Liabilities:                                                        
Total deposits   $ 604,022     $ 605,554     $ (1,532 )     0 %   $ 549,673     $ 54,349       10 %
Borrowings     23,403       23,403       0       0 %     23,603       (200 )     -1 %
Other liabilities     5,196       4,963       233       5 %     4,510       686       15 %
Total liabilities     632,621       633,920       (1,299 )     0 %     577,786       54,835       9 %
                                                         
Equity:                                                        
Common equity     68,125       69,051       (926 )     -1 %     67,284       841       1 %
Total equity     68,125       69,051       (926 )     -1 %     67,284       841       1 %
                                                         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 700,746     $ 702,971     $ (2,225 )     0 %   $ 645,070     $ 55,676       9 %

 

 

AVERAGE INTEREST EARNING ASSETS

 

(Unaudited)                                                            
(Dollars in Thousands)    March 31,     % of     December 31,     % of     $     %     March 31,     % of     $     %  
Averages for the Three Months Ended   2014     Total     2013     Total     Change     Change     2013     Total     Change     Change  
                                                                                 
Interest-bearing certificate of deposits   $ 2,727       0 %   $ 2,298       0 %   $ 429       0 %   $ 2,841       0 %   $ (114 )     0 %
Interest-bearing deposits in banks     17,954       3 %     34,108       5 %     (16,154 )     -2 %     35,748       6 %     (17,794 )     -3 %
Investments     100,465       16 %     100,612       16 %     (147 )     0 %     75,220       13 %     25,245       3 %
Gross loans     511,200       80 %     494,134       77 %     17,066       3 %     456,954       78 %     54,246       2 %
Loans held for sale     5,436       1 %     8,091       1 %     (2,655 )     0 %     13,390       2 %     (7,954 )     -1 %
Total average interest-earning assets   $ 637,782       100 %   $ 639,243       100 %   $ (1,461 )           $ 584,153       100 %   $ 53,629          
                                                                                 

 

ASSET QUALITY

 

Classified loans increased at March 31, 2014, as compared to December 31, 2013, primarily due to the downgrade of two commercial real estate relationships totaling $4.3 million. However classified loans decreased as compared to March 31, 2013, primarily from upgrades, payoffs and transfers to OREO. Nonperforming loans have continued to be primarily in the commercial real estate loan category.

 

We monitor delinquencies, defined as loans on accruing status 30-89 days past due, as an indicator of future classified and nonperforming assets. Delinquencies of loans on accruing status 30-89 days past-due remained below 0.50%, mirroring the improvement in overall credit quality noted previously.

 

At March 31, 2014, total nonperforming assets were down compared to December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013. Nonperforming assets also declined during this period in terms of percentage of total assets. The amount of additions to nonperforming loans in the current period of approximately $508,000 were virtually offset by pay offs and charge-offs during the period. As such, nonperforming loans remained relatively unchanged in the current quarter as compared to the linked quarter, but were below levels at March 31, 2013. Reductions in nonperforming assets continued primarily through sales of OREO, as write-downs were minimal during the period. Nonperforming assets include a $1.8 million commercial real estate loan supported 100% by a government guarantee.

 

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Adversely classified loans
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    March 31, 2014     December 31, 2013     $       Change     % Change     March 31, 2013     $       Change     % Change  
                                           
Rated substandard or worse, but not impaired   $ 6,842     $ 2,842     $ 4,000       141 %   $ 3,539     $ 3,303       93 %
Impaired     9,952       9,922       30       0 %     18,155       (8,203 )     -45 %
Total adversely classified loans*   $ 16,794     $ 12,764     $ 4,030       32 %   $ 21,694     $ (4,900 )     -23 %
                                                         
Gross loans   $ 519,632     $ 505,803     $ 13,829       3 %   $ 472,186     $ 47,446       10 %
Adversely classified loans to gross loans     3.23 %     2.52 %     0.71 %             4.59 %     -1.36 %        
Allowance for loan losses   $ 8,288     $ 8,359     $ (71 )     -1 %   $ 9,348     $ (1,060 )     -11 %
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of adversely classified loans     49.35 %     65.49 %     -16.14 %             43.09 %     6.26 %        
Allowance for loan losses to total impaired loans     83.28 %     29.75 %     53.53 %             51.49 %     31.79 %        

 

* Adversely classified loans are defined as loans having a well-defined weakness or weaknesses related to the borrower's financial capacity or to pledged collateral that may jeopardize the repayment of the debt. They are characterized by the possibility that the Bank may sustain some loss if the deficiencies giving rise to the substandard classification are not corrected. Note that any loans internally rated worse than substandard are included in the impaired loan totals.

 

30-89 DPD by type
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    March 31, 2014     % of Category     December 31, 2013     % of Category     $ Change     % Change     March 31, 2013     % of Category     $ Change     % Change  
                                                                                 
Commercial and agricultural   $ 32       4.1 %   $ 14       1.0 %   $ 18       129 %   $ 130       10.5 %   $ (98 )     -75 %
Real estate:                                                                                
Construction and development     -       0.0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %
Residential 1-4 family     180       23.1 %     333       24.0 %     (153 )     -46 %     255       20.6 %     (75 )     -29 %
Multi-family     -       0.0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied     309       39.6 %     -       0.0 %     309       100 %     614       49.7 %     (305 )     -50 %
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied     251       32.2 %     -       0.0 %     251       100 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %
Farmland     -               875       62.9 %     (875 )     -100 %     224       18.1 %     0       0 %
Total real estate   $ 740             $ 1,208             $ (468 )     -39 %   $ 1,093             $ 0          
                                      -                                          
Consumer     8       1.0 %     168       12.1 %     (160 )     -95 %     13       1.1 %     (5 )     -38 %
Total loans 30-89 days past due, not in nonaccrual status   $ 780       100.0 %   $ 1,390       100.0 %   $ (610 )     -44 %   $ 1,236       100.0 %   $ (456 )     -37 %
                                                                                 
Delinquent loans to total loans, not in nonaccrual status     0.15 %             0.28 %                             0.27 %                        

 

 

Non-performing assets
(Unaudited)

 

(Dollars in Thousands)   March 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
    $ Change     % Change     March 31,
2013
    $ Change     % Change  
Loans on nonaccrual status   $ 7,296     $ 7,243     $ 53       1 %   $ 13,170     $ (5,874 )     -45 %
Loans past due greater than 90 days but                                                        
not on nonaccrual status     -       -       -               -       -          
Total non-performing loans     7,296       7,243       53       1 %     13,170       (5,874 )     -45 %
Other real estate owned and                                                        
foreclosed assets     2,386       2,771       (385 )     -14 %     4,148       (1,762 )     -42 %
Total nonperforming assets   $ 9,682     $ 10,014     $ (332 )     -3 %   $ 17,318     $ (7,636 )     -44 %
                                                         
Percentage of nonperforming assets                                                        
to total assets     1.35 %     1.42 %                     2.61 %                

 

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OREO property disposition activities continued during first quarter 2014, while the level of additional real estate properties taken into the OREO portfolio continued to decline. During first quarter 2014, the Company sold OREO properties with a book value of $448,000, but recorded OREO valuation adjustments lower than that of prior quarters. At March 31, 2014, the OREO portfolio consisted of 18 properties, down in number and balance from both the fourth and first quarters of 2013. The largest balances in the OREO portfolio at the end of the quarter were attributable to commercial properties, followed by residential properties, all of which are located within our market area.

 

Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For the Three Months Ended   March 31, 2014     % of Category     December 31, 2013     % of Category     $ Change     % Change     March 31, 2013     % of Category     $ Change     % Change  
Other real estate owned, beginning of period   $ 2,771       116.1 %   $ 4,334       156.4 %   $ (1,563 )     -36 %   $ 4,678       112.8 %   $ (1,907 )     -41 %
Transfers from outstanding loans     111       4.7 %     140       5.1 %     (29 )     -21 %     209       5.0 %     (98 )     -47 %
Improvements and other additions     -       0.0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %
Proceeds from sales     (448 )     -18.8 %     (1,415 )     -51.1 %     967       -68 %     (367 )     -8.8 %     (81 )     22 %
Net gain (loss) on sales     (36 )     -1.5 %     (3 )     -0.1 %     (33 )     1100 %     (20 )     -0.5 %     (16 )     80 %
Impairment charges     (12 )     -0.5 %     (285 )     -10.3 %     273       -96 %     (352 )     -8.5 %     340       -97 %
Total other real estate owned   $ 2,386       100.0 %   $ 2,771       100.0 %   $ (385 )     -14 %   $ 4,148       100.0 %   $ (1,762 )     -42 %

 

Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets by type
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    March 31,
2014
    # of Properties     December 31,
2013
    # of Properties     $ Change     % Change     March 31,
2013
    # of Properties     $ Change     % Change  
                                                                                 
Construction, Land Dev & Other Land   $ 60       3     $ 121       4     $ (61 )     -50 %   $ 1,409       9     $ (1,349 )     -96 %
1-4 Family Residential Properties     789       7       788       5       1       0 %     690       6       99       14 %
Nonfarm Nonresidential Properties     1,537       8       1,862       11       (325 )     -17 %     2,049       12       (512 )     -25 %
Total OREO by type   $ 2,386       18     $ 2,771       20     $ (385 )     -14 %   $ 4,148       27     $ (1,762 )     -42 %

 

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

The allowance for loan losses continues to decline in concert with the general trend of reduced levels of classified loans, loan delinquencies and other relevant credit metrics. With the reduction in net charge-offs, changes in the loan portfolio composition over the past several years and overall improvement in credit quality, loss factors used in estimates to establish reserve levels have declined commensurately. As such, no provision was made to the allowance for loan losses in first quarter 2014, fourth quarter 2013 or first quarter 2013.

 

For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, total net loan charge-offs were down compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2013, but up slightly versus the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The charge-offs incurred in the fourth quarter 2013 were primarily centered in three residential real estate relationships. Two of these charge-offs were home equity lines of credit totaling $181,000 to unrelated individuals. The other charge-off relationship included two loans totaling $128,000. The ratio of net loan charge-offs to average gross loans (annualized) for the current quarter was down compared to the linked quarter, but up slightly compared to the first quarter one year ago.

 

The overall risk profile of the loan portfolio continues to improve, as stated above. However, the trend of future provision for loan losses will depend primarily on economic conditions, growth in the loan portfolio, level of adversely-classified assets, and changes in collateral values.

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For the Three Months Ended   March 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
    $ Change     % Change     March 31,
2013
    $ Change     % Change  
                                           
Gross loans outstanding at end of period   $ 519,632     $ 505,803     $ 13,829       3 %   $ 472,186     $ 47,446       10 %
Average loans outstanding, gross   $ 511,200     $ 494,134     $ 17,066       3 %   $ 456,954     $ 54,246       12 %
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period $ 8,359     $ 8,806     $ (447 )     -5 %   $ 9,358     $ (999 )     -11 %
Commercial     (17 )     (91 )     74       -81 %     -       (17 )     100 %
Commercial Real Estate     (7 )     (7 )                     (5 )                
Residential Real Estate     (40 )     (358 )     318       -89 %     (10 )     (30 )     300 %
Consumer     (18 )     (9 )     (9 )     100 %     (11 )     (7 )     64 %
Total charge-offs     (82 )     (465 )     383       -82 %     (26 )     (56 )     215 %
Commercial     1       1       0       0 %     10       (9 )     -90 %
Commercial Real Estate     5       6       (1 )     -17 %     5       0       0 %
Residential Real Estate     4       10       (6 )     -60 %     -       4       100 %
Consumer     1       1       0       0 %     1       0       0 %
Total recoveries     11       18       (7 )     -39 %     16       (5 )     -31 %
Net charge-offs     (71 )     (447 )     376       -84 %     (10 )     (61 )     610 %
Provision charged to income     -       -       -       0 %     -       -       .  
Allowance for loan losses, end of period   $ 8,288     $ 8,359     $ (71 )     -1 %   $ 9,348     $ (1,060 )     -11 %
Ratio of net loans charged-off to average                                                        
gross loans outstanding, annualized     0.06 %     0.36 %     -0.30 %     -83 %     0.01 %     0.05 %     500 %
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to                                                        
gross loans outstanding     1.59 %     1.65 %     -0.06 %     -4 %     1.98 %     -0.39 %     -20 %

 

An allowance for loan losses has been established based on management’s best estimate, as of the balance sheet date, of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. For more information regarding the Company’s allowance for loan losses and net loan charge-offs, see the discussion under the subheadings “Loans Receivable” and “Allowance for Credit Losses” included in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and “Loans” included in Note 4 of the Company’s interim financials as presented in this Form 10-Q and audited financial statements as presented in its 2013 Form10-K.

 

Overall, we believe that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable losses in the loan portfolio at March 31, 2014, although there can be no assurance that future loan losses will not exceed our current estimates. The process for determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is critical to our financial results. Please refer to Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our 2013 Form 10-K for further information.

 

Liquidity and Sources of Funds

 

The Bank’s sources of funds include core deposits, loan repayments, advances from the FHLB or the Federal Reserve Bank discount window, brokered deposits, maturities of investment securities, sales of “Available-for-Sale” securities, loan and OREO sales, net income and the use of Federal Funds markets. Stated maturities of investment securities, loan repayments from maturities and core deposits are a relatively stable source of funds, while brokered deposit inflows, unscheduled loan prepayments, and loan and OREO sales are not. Deposit inflows, sales of securities, loan and OREO properties, and unscheduled loan prepayments may, amongst other factors, be influenced by general interest rate levels, interest rates available on other investments, competition, pricing consideration, and general economic conditions.

 

Deposits are our primary source of funds. Our loan to deposit ratio has increased as a result of loan demand due to the improvement of economic conditions in our region and customer dissatisfaction at other financial institutions from recent merger activity. The increase in loan balances has resulted in increased demands on our liquidity. As such, our current approach to managing our liquidity is directed toward increasing non-interest bearing core deposits from businesses and consumers. We continued to reduce higher cost time deposits during the most recent quarter.

 

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The following table summarizes the primary (on-balance sheet) liquidity, short-term funds availability, net non-core funding dependency, and loan to deposit ratios of the Bank. The primary liquidity ratio represents the sum of net interest-bearing cash/federal funds sold, short-term and readily marketable assets divided by total assets. The short-term funds availability ratio consists of the sum of net interest-bearing cash/federal funds sold, short-term and readily marketable assets and available capacity under borrowing facilities divided by assets. The net non-core funding dependency ratio is non-core liabilities less short-term investments divided by long-term assets. Despite the increase in the loan to deposit ratio due to the loan growth, as previously discussed, the Bank’s primary liquidity, short-term funds availability, and net non-core funding dependency ratios remained strong at quarter end.

 

    March 31,     December 31,     March 31,  
    2014     2013     2013  
                         
Primary liquidity     14.8 %     16.3 %     17.9 %
Short term funds availability     28.3 %     29.4 %     31.0 %
Net non-core funding dependency     4.10 %     3.20 %     2.12 %
                         
Gross loans to deposits     82.20 %     80.70 %     78.30 %

 

An analysis of liquidity should encompass a review of the changes that appear in the consolidated statements of cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The statement of cash flows includes operating, investing, and financing categories.

 

At March 31, 2014, the Bank had $10.0 million in outstanding borrowings against its $140.9 million in established borrowing capacity with the FHLB. The Bank had the same amount outstanding in borrowings at December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013. The borrowing capacity at the FHLB was $143.1 million and $128.7 million at December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively. The Bank’s borrowing facility with the FHLB is subject to collateral and stock ownership requirements. The Bank also had an available discount window primary credit line with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco of approximately $58.8 million, subject to collateral requirements, and $16.0 million from correspondent banks with no balance outstanding on any of these facilities.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

At March 31, 2014, the Bank had commitments to extend credit and standby letters related to extensions of credit of $102.9 million compared to $107.6 million at December 31, 2013 and $85.2 million at March 31, 2013. Such commitments represented 19.9%, 21.3% and 18.0% of total net loans as of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively. Please refer to Note 7 – “Commitments and Contingencies” in the accompanying financial statements for further information.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Management has identified the calculation of our allowance for credit losses, goodwill, investment valuation and Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment (OTTI), valuation of OREO, and estimates relating to income taxes as critical accounting policies. Each of these policies are discussed in our 2013 10-K under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation – Critical Accounting Policies.”

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates. The Company’s market risk arises principally from interest rate risk in its lending, deposit and borrowing activities. Management actively monitors and manages its interest rate risk exposure. Although the Company manages other risks, such as credit quality and liquidity risk, in the normal course of business, Management considers interest rate risk to be a significant market risk, which could have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Other types of market risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity price risk, do not arise in the normal course of the Company’s business activities. The Company did not experience a significant change in market risk at March 31, 2014, as compared to December 31, 2013.

 

The Company attempts to monitor interest rate risk from the perspective of changes in the economic value of equity, also referred to as net portfolio value (NPV), and changes in net interest income. Changes to the NPV and net interest income are simulated using instant and permanent rates up and down shocks of various increments. It is the Company’s policy to manage interest rate risk to maximize long-term profitability under the range of likely interest-rate scenarios. For additional information, refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Asset and Liability Management” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, Pacific Financial Corporation’s Management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, Management, including our President & Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, including in timely alerting them to information relating to us that is required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.

 

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during our most recent quarter ended March 31, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, in the normal course of business, Pacific Financial may become party to various legal actions. Management is unaware of any existing legal actions against the Company or its subsidiaries that Management believes will have a materially adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

There were no material changes in the risk factors presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

(a) [Not applicable.]

 

(b) [Not applicable.]

 

(c) None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

(a) [Not applicable.]

 

(b) [Not applicable.]

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

(a) [Not applicable.]

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

[None.]

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT
   
31.1 Certification of CEO under Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Exchange Act.
31.2 Certification of CFO under Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Exchange Act.
32.1 Certification of CEO under 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32.2 Certification of CFO under 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS XBRL Instance Document *
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document *
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document *
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *

 

 

 

* Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 

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.

 

DATED: May 14, 2014

 

Pacific Financial Corporation

 

/s/ Dennis A. Long

 

Dennis A. Long, President and Chief Executive Officer  

 

   

/s/ Douglas N. Biddle

 

Douglas N. Biddle, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  

 

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