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 June 30, 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 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 July 31, 2014 was 10,225,984.

 

 
 

  

Form 10-Q

Table of Contents

 

Part I      FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 2
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013 2
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013 3
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013 4
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013 5
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 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 56
     
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 56
     
Part II   OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 56
     
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS 56
     
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 56
     
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 57
     
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 57
     
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION 57
     
Item 6. EXHIBITS 58
     
SIGNATURES 59

 

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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)

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2014     2013  
ASSETS                
Cash and cash equivalents:                
Cash and due from banks   $ 17,455     $ 12,214  
Interest-bearing deposits in banks     239       23,734  
Total cash and cash equivalents     17,694       35,948  
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit (original maturities greater than 90 days)     2,727       2,727  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost     2,956       3,013  
Investment securities:                
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair market value     88,712       96,144  
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $1,894, $2,158, and $6,985)     1,871       2,132  
Total investment securities     90,583       98,276  
                 
Loans held-for-sale     7,632       7,765  
Loans, net of deferred loan fees     547,283       504,666  
Allowance for loan losses     (8,315 )     (8,359 )
Loans, net     538,968       496,307  
                 
Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization     16,660       16,790  
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets     991       2,771  
Accrued interest receivable     2,277       2,307  
Cash surrender value of life insurance     18,488       18,237  
Goodwill     12,168       12,168  
Other intangible assets     1,460       1,481  
Other assets     6,868       7,249  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 719,472     $ 705,039  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                
LIABILITIES                
Deposits:                
Demand   $ 156,954     $ 145,028  
Interest-bearing demand and savings     342,816       336,260  
Time deposits     119,531       126,059  
Total deposits     619,301       607,347  
Accrued interest payable     151       167  
Short-term borrowings     340       -  
Long-term borrowings     10,000       10,000  
Junior subordinated debentures     13,403       13,403  
Other liabilities     5,417       6,985  
Total liabilities     648,612       637,902  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7)                
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Preferred Stock, par value none                
5,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding                
Common Stock, par value $1
25,000,000 shares authorized, 10,185,755 shares issued and outstanding at 06/30/2014 and 10,182,083 at 12/31/2013
    10,213       10,182  
Additional paid-in-capital     42,058       41,817  
Retained earnings     18,938       16,507  
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)     (349 )     (1,369 )
Total shareholders' equity     70,860       67,137  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 719,472     $ 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     For the Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2014     2013     2014     2013  
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME                                
Loans   $ 6,743     $ 6,169     $ 13,238     $ 12,042  
Deposits in banks and federal funds sold     18       23       38       51  
Investment securities:                                
Taxable     343       146       682       250  
Tax-exempt     232       262       462       528  
FHLB dividends     1       -       2       -  
                                 
Total interest and dividend income     7,337       6,600       14,422       12,871  
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE                                
Deposits:                                
Interest-bearing demand and savings     140       181       281       381  
Time     290       351       566       718  
Long-term borrowings     51       54       104       114  
Junior subordinated debentures     60       62       120       124  
                                 
Total interest expense     541       648       1,071       1,337  
                                 
Net interest income     6,796       5,952       13,351       11,534  
                                 
LOAN LOSS PROVISION     100       (450 )     100       (450 )
                                 
Net interest income after loan loss provision     6,696       6,402       13,251       11,984  
                                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME                                
Service charges on deposit accounts     474       431       909       841  
Net gains (loss) on sale of other real estate owned     (57 )     45       (93 )     25  
Net gains from sales of loans     968       1,669       1,596       3,178  
Net gains (loss) on sales of securities available for sale     (2 )     329       50       387  
Net other-than-temporary impairment (net of $0, $3, $15, $3 respectively recognized in other comprehensive income before taxes)     (3 )     (34 )     (48 )     (34 )
Earnings on bank owned life insurance     140       116       251       237  
Other operating income     656       619       1,119       1,167  
                                 
Total non-interest income     2,176       3,175       3,784       5,801  
                                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE                                
Salaries and employee benefits     4,283       4,499       8,338       8,885  
Occupancy     504       452       1,010       865  
Equipment     263       195       515       386  
Data processing     462       809       895       1,239  
Professional services     201       236       386       498  
Other real estate owned write-downs     54       108       66       460  
Other real estate owned operating costs     30       125       91       209  
State taxes     107       133       204       250  
FDIC and state assessments     129       130       263       266  
Other non-interest expense     1,033       1,185       2,128       2,233  
                                 
Total non-interest expense     7,066       7,872       13,896       15,291  
                                 
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     1,806       1,705       3,139       2,494  
                                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     403       373       708       461  
                                 
NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS   $ 1,403     $ 1,332     $ 2,431       2,033  
                                 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:                                
BASIC   $ 0.14     $ 0.13     $ 0.24       0.20  
DILUTED   $ 0.14     $ 0.13     $ 0.24       0.20  
                                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTANDING:                                
BASIC     10,189,386       10,121,853       10,185,755       10,121,853  
DILUTED     10,275,628       10,182,524       10,273,994       10,172,356  

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in Thousands)

(UNAUDITED)

 

    For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2014     2013     2014     2013  
                         
NET INCOME   $ 1,403     $ 1,332     $ 2,431     $ 2,033  
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:                                
Change in fair value of securities available-for-sale     596       (1,874 )     962       (2,003 )
Defined benefit plan     29       28       58       56  
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax     625       (1,846 )     1,020       (1,947 )
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME   $ 2,028     $ (514 )   $ 3,451     $ 86  

 

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     -       -               2,033       -       2,033  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax                                                
Unrealized holding loss on securities less reclassification adjustments for net gains included in net income     -       -       -       -       (2,003 )     (2,003 )
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and net gains/(losses)     -       -       -       -       56       56  
Issuance of common stock     -       -       -       -       -       -  
Stock-based compensation expense     -       -       42       -       -       42  
BALANCE - June 30, 2013     10,121,853     $ 10,122     $ 41,408     $ 16,845     $ -1,526     $ 66,849  
                                                 
BALANCE - December 31, 2013     10,182,083     $ 10,182     $ 41,817     $ 16,507     $ (1,369 )   $ 67,137  
Net income     -       -               2,431       -       2,431  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax                                                
Unrealized holding gain on securities less reclassification adjustments for net gains included in net income     -       -       -       -       962       962  
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and net gains/(losses)     -       -       -       -       58       58  
Issuance of common stock     31,251       31       172       -       -       203  
Stock-based compensation expense     -       -       69       -       -       69  
BALANCE - June 30, 2014     10,213,334     $ 10,213     $ 42,058     $ 18,938     $ (349 )   $ 70,860  

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in Thousands)

(UNAUDITED)

 

    For the Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2014     2013  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
Net Income   $ 2,431     $ 2,033  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities                
Provision for credit losses     100       (450 )
Depreciation and amortization     1,297       1,176  
Originations of loans held for sale     (66,287 )     (155,116 )
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale     68,016       160,325  
Net gains on sales of loans     (1,596 )     (3,178 )
Net gain (loss) on sales of securities available for sale     (50 )     (387 )
Net OTTI recognized in earnings     48       34  
(Gain) loss on sales of other real estate owned     93       (25 )
(Gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment     5       16  
Earnings on bank owned life insurance     (251 )     (237 )
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable     30       (157 )
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable     (16 )     (30 )
Other real estate owned write-downs     66       460  
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses     (72 )     2,106  
Other — net     404       970  
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities     4,218       7,540  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Net decrease in interest bearing balances with banks     23,495       6,602  
Purchase of certificates of deposits held for investment, net     -       750  
Activity in securities available for sale:                
Sales     13,828       4,158  
Maturities, prepayments and calls     3,891       5,598  
Purchases     (9,297 )     (38,369 )
Activity in securities held to maturity:                
Maturities, prepayments and calls     261       3,928  
Purchases     -       -  
(Increase) decrease in loans made to customers, net of principal collections     (42,335 )     (22,650 )
Purchases of premises and equipment     (533 )     (1,280 )
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned     1,244       1,002  
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment     8       -  
Cash received in acquisition, net of cash paid     -       31,941  
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities     (9,438 )     (8,320 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Net increase in deposits     11,954       5,270  
Net decrease in short-term borrowings     340       (3,000 )
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt     -       2,500  
Stock options exercised     203       -  
Cash dividends paid     (2,036 )     -  
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities     10,461       4,770  
                 
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS     5,241       3,990  
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS - BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD     12,214       14,168  
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS - END OF THE PERIOD   $ 17,455     $ 18,158  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION                
Cash paid for interest   $ 1,087     $ 1,365  
Cash paid for taxes   $ -     $ 130  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON CASH INVESTING AND                
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Change in fair value of securities available-for-sale, net of tax   $ 962     $ (2,003 )
Transfer of loans held for sale to loans held for investment   $ -     $ 64  
Other real estate owned acquired in settlement of loans   $ (317 )   $ (209 )
Financed sale of other real estate owned   $ 694     $ -  

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

As of and for the 6 months ended June 30, 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 $37.6 million and loans acquired totaled $4.0 million. 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 six months ended June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2014     2013     2014     2013  
Basic:                                
Net income   $ 1,403     $ 1,332     $ 2,431     $ 2,033  
Weighted average shares outstanding     10,189,386       10,121,853       10,185,755       10,121,853  
Basic earnings per share   $ 0.14     $ 0.13     $ 0.24     $ 0.20  
                                 
Diluted:                                
Net income   $ 1,403     $ 1,332     $ 2,431     $ 2,033  
Weighted average shares outstanding     10,189,386       10,121,853       10,185,755       10,121,853  
Effect of dilutive stock options     86,242       60,671       88,239       50,503  
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution     10,275,628       10,182,524       10,273,994       10,172,356  
Diluted earnings per share   $ 0.14     $ 0.13     $ 0.24     $ 0.20  
                                 
    June 30, 2014     June 30, 2013                  
Shares subject to outstanding options     365,095       468,865                  
Shares subject to outstanding warrants     410,542       699,642                  

 

As of June 30, 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 securit ies at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consisted of the following:

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    June 30, 2014  
          Gross     Gross        
    Amortized     unrealized     unrealized     Fair  
        cost         gains       losses       value  
Available-for-sale:                                
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued   $ 39,336     $ 221     $ 735     $ 38,822  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non-agency     614       -       10       604  
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued     11,980       57       118       11,919  
U.S. Government and agency securities     8,674       80       33       8,721  
State and municipal securities     28,043       826       223       28,646  
Corporate bonds     -       -       -       -  
                                 
Total available-for-sale   $ 88,647     $ 1,184     $ 1,119     $ 88,712  
                                 
Held-to-maturity:                                
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued   $ 140     $ 13     $ -     $ 153  
State and municipal securities     1,731       10       -       1,741  
                                 
Total held-to-maturity   $ 1,871     $ 23     $ -     $ 1,894  

 

    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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2014   Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
Available-for-sale:                                                
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued   $ 13,594     $ 99     $ 15,987     $ 635     $ 29,581     $ 734  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non agency     -       -       227       10       227       10  
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued     510       2       7,863       117       8,373       119  
U.S. Government agency securities     -       -       3,627       33       3,627       33  
State and municipal securities     1,674       7       8,916       216       10,590       223  
Corporate bonds     -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total   $ 15,778     $ 108     $ 36,620     $ 1,011     $ 52,398     $ 1,119  

 

    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 June 30, 2014, there were 64 investment securities in an unrealized loss position, of which 47 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 June 30, 2014.

 

For non-agency mortgage-backed securities (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 six months ended June 30, 2014, no non-agency MBS was determined to be other-than-temporarily-impaired. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, one non-agency MBS was determined to be other-than-temporarily-impaired. This security was sold in the current quarter, incurring a loss of $69,000. The Company recorded $48,000 and $34,000 in impairments related to credit losses through earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

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 six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

Investment securities gross gains and losses

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    June 30, 2014     June 30, 2013     June 30, 2014     June 30, 2013  
Gross realized gain on sale of securities   $ 159     $ 329     $ 221     $ 387  
Gross realized loss on sale of securities     (161 )     -       (171 )     -  
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of securities   $ (2 )   $ 329     $ 50     $ 387  
                                 
Proceeds from sale of securities   $ 8,979     $ 1,171     $ 13,828     $ 4,158  

 

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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.

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at June 30, 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 June 30, 2014

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    Held-to-maturity     Available-for-sale  
    Amortized           Amortized        
    Cost     Fair Value     Cost     Fair Value  
                         
Due in one year or less   $     $     $ 1,084     $ 1,086  
Due after one year through five years     -       -       7,027       7,022  
Due after five years through ten years     888       898       12,673       12,930  
Due after ten years     843       842       15,915       16,328  
Mortgage-backed securities     140       154       51,948       51,346  
                                 
Total investment securities   $ 1,871     $ 1,894     $ 88,647     $ 88,712  

 

At June 30, 2014, investment securities with an estimated fair value of $69.0 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 $500,000 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 June 30, 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 three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014, at which time it declared a cash dividend. 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are as follows:

 

Loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consisted of the following:
             
(Dollars in Thousands)   June 30, 2014     December 31, 2013  
             
Commercial and agricultural   $ 109,368     $ 104,111  
Real estate:                
Construction and development     32,071       29,096  
Residential 1-4 family     90,549       87,762  
Multi-family     20,110       17,520  
Commercial real estate — owner occupied     117,203       105,594  
Commercial real estate — non owner occupied     124,929       117,294  
Farmland     23,900       23,698  
Consumer/Finance     30,241       20,728  
Gross loans     548,371       505,803  
Less: deferred fees     (1,088 )     (1,137 )
                 
Portfolio Loans   $ 547,283     $ 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.

 

Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

 

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Allowance for Credit Losses

 

Dollars in Thousands         Commercial Real     Residential                    
    Commercial     Estate ("CRE")     Real Estate     Consumer     Unallocated     Total  
For the three months ended June 30, 2014                                    
                                     
Beginning balance   $ 774     $ 3,603     $ 674     $ 774     $ 2,463     $ 8,288  
Charge-offs and concessions     (9 )     (389 )     (4 )     (29 )     -       (431 )
Recoveries     1       347       9       1       -       358  
Provision / (recapture)     138       246       23       136       (443 )     100  
                                                 
Ending balance   $ 904     $ 3,807     $ 702     $ 882     $ 2,020     $ 8,315  
                                                 
For the six months ended June 30, 2014                                                
                                                 
Beginning balance   $ 775     $ 3,506     $ 675     $ 744     $ 2,659     $ 8,359  
Charge-offs and concessions     (26 )     (396 )     (44 )     (47 )     -       (513 )
Recoveries     2       352       13       2       -       369  
Provision / (recapture)     153       345       58       183       (639 )     100  
                                                 
Ending balance   $ 904     $ 3,807     $ 702     $ 882     $ 2,020     $ 8,315  

 

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

Dollars in Thousands         Commercial Real     Residential                    
    Commercial     Estate ("CRE")     Real Estate     Consumer     Unallocated     Total  
                                     
For the three months ended June 30, 2013                                    
                                     
Beginning balance   $ 711     $ 3,743     $ 787     $ 542     $ 3,565     $ 9,348  
Charge-offs and concessions     -       (41 )     (56 )     (55 )     -       (152 )
Recoveries     5       210       1       -       -       216  
Provision / (recapture)     93       (498 )     81       151       (277 )     (450 )
                                                 
Ending balance   $ 809     $ 3,414     $ 813     $ 638     $ 3,288     $ 8,962  
                                                 
For the six months ended June 30, 2013                                                
                                                 
Beginning balance   $ 923     $ 4,098     $ 829     $ 531     $ 2,977     $ 9,358  
Charge-offs and concessions     -       (46 )     (66 )     (66 )     -       (178 )
Recoveries     15       215       1       1       -       232  
Provision / (recapture)     (129 )     (853 )     49       172       311       (450 )
                                                 
Ending balance   $ 809     $ 3,414     $ 813     $ 638     $ 3,288     $ 8,962  

 

Recorded investment in loans as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

 

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Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables
                                     
Dollars in Thousands         Commercial Real     Residential                    
    Commercial     Estate ("CRE")     Real Estate     Consumer     Unallocated     Total  
As of June 30, 2014                                                
                                                 
Allowance for Credit Losses:                                                
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment   $ 904     $ 3,807     $ 702     $ 882     $ 2,020     $ 8,315  
                                                 
Loans:                                                
Ending balance   $ 109,368     $ 298,103     $ 110,659     $ 30,241     $ -     $ 548,371  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment   $ 411     $ 7,785     $ 776     $ 53     $ -     $ 9,025  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment   $ 108,957     $ 290,318     $ 109,883     $ 30,188     $ -     $ 539,346  
                                                 
Less deferred fees                                           $ (1,088 )
                                                 
Ending balance total loans                                           $ 547,283  

 

Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables
                                     
Dollars in Thousands         Commercial Real     Residential                    
    Commercial     Estate ("CRE")     Real Estate     Consumer     Unallocated     Total  
As of December 31, 2013                                                
                                                 
Allowance for Credit Losses:                                                
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment   $ 775     $ 3,506     $ 675     $ 744     $ 2,659     $ 8,359  
                                                 
Loans:                                                
Ending balance   $ 104,111     $ 275,682     $ 105,282     $ 20,728     $ -     $ 505,803  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment   $ 587     $ 8,656     $ 626     $ 53     $ -     $ 9,922  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment   $ 103,524     $ 267,026     $ 104,656     $ 20,675     $ -     $ 495,881  
                                                 
Less deferred fees                                           $ (1,137 )
                                                 
Ending balance total loans                                           $ 504,666  

 

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."

 

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· “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.

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

Credit quality indicators as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

June 30, 2014         Other Loans                    
          Especially                    
    Pass     Mentioned     Substandard     Doubtful     Total  
                               
Commercial and agricultural   $ 101,018     $ 7,581     $ 769     $ -     $ 109,368  
Real estate:                                        
Construction and development     30,748       50       1,273       -       32,071  
Residential 1-4 family     87,049       759       2,741       -       90,549  
Multi-family     19,839       271       -       -       20,110  
Commercial real estate — owner occupied     109,489       3,885       3,829       -       117,203  
Commercial real estate — non owner occupied     94,940       23,717       6,272       -       124,929  
Farmland     20,474       2,422       1,004       -       23,900  
Total real estate     362,539       31,104       15,119       -       408,762  
                                         
Consumer/Finance     30,106       60       75       -       30,241  
                                         
Less deferred fees     -       -       -       -       (1,088 )
                                         
Total loans   $ 493,663     $ 38,745     $ 15,963     $ -     $ 547,283  

 

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  

 

Impaired Loans

 

Impaired loans by type as of June 30, 2014, and interest income recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, were as follows:

 

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(Dollars in Thousands)                     3 Month     6 Month     3 Month     6 Month  
    Unpaid                 Average     Average     Interest     Interest  
    Principal     Recorded     Related     Recorded     Recorded     Income     Income  
    Balance     Investment     Allowance     Investment     Investment     Recognized     Recognized  
June 30, 2014                                                        
                                                         
With no Related Allowance:                                                        
Commercial   $ 449     $ 411     $ -     $ 415     $ 472     $ 4     $ 11  
Consumer     53       53       -       53       53       -       -  
Residential real estate     1,042       776       -       774       724       14       25  
Commercial real estate:                                                        
CRE — owner occupied     1,661       1,661       -       1,788       1,763       -       -  
CRE — non owner occupied     4,267       3,896       -       4,229       4,346       3       11  
Farmland     955       955       -       955       955       115       225  
Construction and development     3,331       1,273       -       1,275       1,320       18       33  
Total   $ 11,758     $ 9,025     $ -     $ 9,489     $ 9,633     $ 154     $ 305  
                                                         
With a Related Allowance:                                                        
Consumer/Finance   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Residential real estate     -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                         
Total Impaired Loans:                                                        
Commercial   $ 449     $ 411     $ -     $ 415     $ 472     $ 4     $ 11  
Consumer     53       53       -       53       53       -       -  
Residential real estate     1,042       776       -       774       724       14       25  
Commercial real estate:                                                        
CRE — owner occupied     1,661       1,661       -       1,788       1,763       -       -  
CRE — non owner occupied     4,267       3,896       -       4,229       4,346       3       11  
Farmland     955       955       -       955       955       115       225  
Construction and development     3,331       1,273       -       1,275       1,320       18       33  
Total Impaired Loans   $ 11,758     $ 9,025     $ -     $ 9,489     $ 9,633     $ 154     $ 305  

 

Impaired loans by type as of June 30, 2013, and interest income recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, were as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                     3 Month     6 Month     3 Month     6 Month  
    Unpaid                 Average     Average     Interest     Interest  
    Principal     Recorded     Related     Recorded     Recorded     Income     Income  
    Balance     Investment     Allowance     Investment     Investment     Recognized     Recognized  
June 30, 2013                                                        
                                                         
With no Related Allowance:                                                        
Commercial   $ 1,199     $ 1,202     $ -     $ 1,388     $ 1,665     $ 3     $ 5  
Consumer     -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Residential real estate     1,865       1,595       -       1,430       1,243       6       10  
Commercial real estate:                                                        
CRE — owner occupied     2,866       2,866       -       2,888       2,970       12       24  
CRE — non owner occupied     6,773       4,576       -       5,505       5,601       6       23  
Farmland     3,728       1,457       -       1,649       1,696       20       40  
Construction and development     955       955       -       955       962       -       -  
Total   $ 17,386     $ 12,651     $ -     $ 13,815     $ 14,137     $ 47     $ 102  
                                                         
With a Related Allowance:                                                        
Consumer   $ 9     $ 9     $ 9     $ 5     $ 3     $ -     $ -  
Residential real estate     199       199       57       100       66       1       1  
Total   $ 208     $ 208     $ 66     $ 105     $ 69     $ 1     $ 1  
                                                         
Total Impaired Loans:                                                        
Commercial   $ 1,199     $ 1,202     $ -     $ 1,388     $ 1,665     $ 3     $ 5  
Consumer     9       9       9       5       3       -       -  
Residential real estate     2,064       1,794       57       1,530       1,309       7       11  
Commercial real estate:                                                        
CRE — owner occupied     2,866       2,866       -       2,888       2,970       12       24  
CRE — non owner occupied     6,773       4,576       -       5,505       5,601       6       23  
Farmland     3,728       1,457       -       1,649       1,696       20       40  
Construction and development     955       955       -       955       962       -       -  
Total Impaired Loans   $ 17,594     $ 12,859     $ 66     $ 13,920     $ 14,206     $ 48     $ 103  

 

Aging Analysis

 

The following tables summarize the Company’s loans past due, both accruing and nonaccruing, by type as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

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(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  
June 30, 2014:                                                        
                                                         
Commercial and agricultural   $ 23     $ -     $ -     $ 23     $ 117     $ 109,228     $ 109,368  
Real estate:                                                        
Construction and development     -       -       -       -       1,273       30,798       32,071  
Residential 1-4 family     53       -       -       53       554       89,942       90,549  
Multi-family     -       -       -       -       -       20,110       20,110  
Commercial real estate — owner occupied     -       -       -       -       1,607       115,596       117,203  
Commercial real estate — non owner occupied     -       -       -       -       1,829       123,100       124,929  
Farmland     -       -       -       -       955       22,945       23,900  
Total real estate     53               -       53       6,218       402,491       408,762  
                                                         
Consumer/Finance     63       -       -       63       53       30,125       30,241  
                                                         
Less deferred fees     -       -       -       -       -       (1,088 )     (1,088 )
                                                         
Total   $ 139     $     $ -     $ 139     $ 6,388     $ 540,756     $ 547,283  
                                                         
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 six months ended June 30, 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.

 

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.

 

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The following table presents TDRs for the six months ended June 30, 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)

 

    June 30, 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     $ 293       -     $ -     $ -  
Construction and development     2       2,764       1,273       -       -       -  
Residential real estate     2       272       222       -       -       -  
CRE — owner occupied     1       59       54       -       -       -  
CRE — non owner occupied     1       2,180       2,067       -       -       -  
Total restructured loans (1)     7     $ 5,610     $ 3,909       -     $ -     $ -  

 

    June 30, 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     $ 310       -     $ -     $ -  
Construction and development     3       2,972       1,415       -       -       -  
Residential real estate     2       272       228       -       -       -  
CRE — owner occupied     1       59       57       -       -       -  
CRE — non owner occupied     1       2,180       2,124       -       -       -  
Total restructured loans (1)     8     $ 5,818     $ 4,134       -     $ -     $ -  

 

(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 and six months ended June 30, 2014. Loans classified as TDRs are considered impaired loans. The Company had no commitments to lend additional funds for loans classified as TDRs at June 30, 2014.

 

The following tables summarize the Company’s troubled debt restructured loans by type and geographic region as of June 30, 2014:

 

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Restructured loans by type and geographic region

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    June 30, 2014  
    Restructured Loans  
    Central Western
Washington
    Southwestern
Washington
    Northern
Washington
    Oregon     Totals     Number
of Loans
 
Commercial and agriculture   $ -     $ -     $ 293     $ -     $ 293       1  
Construction and development                     841       432       1,273       2  
Residential real estate     -       -       -       222       222       2  
CRE — owner occupied     54       -       -       -       54       1  
CRE — non owner occupied     -       -       2,067       -       2,067       1  
Total restructured loans   $ 54     $ -     $ 3,201     $ 654     $ 3,909       7  

 

The following table presents troubled debt restructurings by accrual or nonaccrual status as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

Restructured loans by accrual or nonaccrual status

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    June 30, 2014  
    Restructured loans  
    Accrual Status     Non-accrual
Status
    Total
Modifications
 
Commercial and agriculture   $ 293     $ -     $ 293  
Construction and development     -       1,273       1,273  
Residential real estate     222       -       222  
CRE — owner occupied     54       -       54  
CRE — non owner occupied     2,067       -       2,067  
Total restructured loans   $ 2,636     $ 1,273     $ 3,909  

 

    June 30, 2013  
    Restructured loans  
    Accrual Status     Non-accrual
Status
    Total
Modifications
 
Commercial and agriculture   $ 310     $ -     $ 310  
Construction and development     -       1,415       1,415  
Residential real estate     228       -       228  
CRE — owner occupied     57       -       57  
CRE — non owner occupied     2,124       -       2,124  
Total restructured loans   $ 2,719     $ 1,415     $ 4,134  

 

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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 six months ended June 30, 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 net of tax     963       58       1,021  
Amounts reclassified from AOCI     (1 )     -       (1 )
Net Current period other comprehensive income (loss)     962       58       1,020  
                         
Balance, June 30, 2014   $ 43     $ (392 )   $ (349 )

 

    Net Unrealized              
    Gains and Losses              
    On Investment     Defined Benefit        
    Securities     Plans     Total  
Balance, January 1, 2013   $ 956     $ (535 )   $ 421  
                         
Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications net of tax     (1,770 )     56       (1,714 )
Amounts reclassified from AOCI     (233 )     -       (233 )
Net Current period other comprehensive income (loss)     (2,003 )     56       (1,947 )
                         
Balance, June 30, 2013   $ (1,047 )   $ (479 )   $ (1,526 )

 

The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)
                 
Details about Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income Components
  Amounts Reclassified from AOCI     Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net
Income is Presented
    Three Months     Six Months      
    Ended June     Ended June      
    30, 2014     30, 2014      
                     
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses   $ 2     $ (50 )   (Gain)/loss on sales of investments available for sale
on Investment Securities     3       48     Net OTTI loses
      (2 )     1     Income tax expense
    $ 3     $ (1 )   Net of tax

 

(Dollars in Thousands)
                 
Details about Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income Components
  Amounts Reclassified from AOCI     Affected Line Item in the Statement Where
Net Income is Presented
    Three Months     Six Months      
    Ended June     Ended June      
    30, 2013     30, 2013      
                     
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses   $ (329 )   $ (387 )   (Gain) on sales of investments available for sale
on Investment Securities     34       34     Net OTTI losses
      100       120     Income tax expense
    $ (195 )   $ (233 )   Net of tax

 

The following table presents the components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

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(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    Before Tax     Tax Effect     Net of Tax  
                   
Three months ended June 30, 2014                        
                         
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:                        
Net unrealized gains arising during the period   $ 898     $ 305     $ 593  
Less: reclassification adjustments for net gains realized in net income     5     $ 2       3  
Net unrealized losses on investment securities   $ 903     $ 307     $ 596  
                         
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:                        
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and net actuarial gains/losses   $ 44     $ 15     $ 29  
                         
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   $ 947     $ 322     $ 625  
                         
Six months ended June 30, 2014                        
                         
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:                        
Net unrealized gains arising during the period   $ 1,459     $ 496     $ 963  
Less: reclassification adjustments for net gains realized in net income     (2 )   $ (1 )     (1 )
Net unrealized losses on investment securities   $ 1,457     $ 495     $ 962  
                         
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:                        
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and net actuarial gains/losses   $ 88     $ 30     $ 58  
                         
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   $ 1,545     $ 525     $ 1,020  

 

    Before Tax     Tax Effect     Net of Tax  
                   
Three months ended June 30, 2013                        
                         
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:                        
Net unrealized losses arising during the period   $ (2,544 )   $ (865 )   $ (1,679 )
Less: reclassification adjustments for net gains realized in net income     (295 )   $ (100 )     (195 )
Net unrealized losses on investment securities   $ (2,839 )   $ (965 )   $ (1,874 )
                         
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:                        
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and net actuarial gains/losses   $ 42     $ 14     $ 28  
                         
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   $ (2,797 )   $ (951 )   $ (1,846 )
                         
Six months ended June 30, 2013                        
                         
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:                        
Net unrealized losses arising during the period   $ (2,682 )   $ (912 )   $ (1,770 )
Less: reclassification adjustments for net gains realized in net income     (353 )     (120 )     (233 )
Net unrealized losses on investment securities   $ (3,035 )   $ (1,032 )   $ (2,003 )
                         
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:                        
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and net actuarial gains/losses   $ 85     $ 29     $ 56  
                         
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   $ (2,950 )   $ (1,003 )   $ (1,947 )

 

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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
 
                             
June 30, 2014   6.5 years     2.28 %     23.38 %     3.15 %   $ 1.10  
June 30, 2013   6.5 years     1.35 %     23.04 %     4.15 %   $ 0.57  

 

A summary of stock option activity as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the six months then ended are presented below:

 

    Shares     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
    Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(Years)
    Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
June 30, 2014                                
                                 
Outstanding beginning of period     625,495     $ 9.53                  
                                 
Granted     2,500       6.35                  
Exercised     -       -                  
Forfeited     -       -                  
Expired     (70,400 )     15.17                  
                                 
Outstanding end of period     557,595     $ 8.80       5.3     $ 226,100  
                                 
Exercisable end of period     294,795     $ 11.45       3.5     $ 45,192  

 

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    Shares     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
    Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(Years)
    Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
June 30, 2013                                
                                 
Outstanding beginning of period     537,107     $ 11.28                  
                                 
Granted     182,500       5.02                  
Exercised     -       -                  
Forfeited     (1,275 )     7.92                  
Expired     (51,467 )     10.98                  
                                 
Outstanding end of period     666,865     $ 9.60       5.3     $ 117,870  
                                 
Exercisable end of period     338,890     $ 13.26       2.7     $ 1,439  

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested options as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 and changes during the six months then ended, are presented below:

 

    June 30, 2014     June 30, 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     2,500       1.10       182,500       0.57  
Vested     (36,350 )     0.58       (1,050 )     0.26  
Forfeited     -       -       (755 )     0.28  
                                 
Non-vested end of period     262,800     $ 0.46       327,975     $ 0.45  

 

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)                  
                   
Six months ended June 30, 2014   Before Tax     Tax Effect     Net of Tax  
                         
Recognized compensation expense   $ 20     $ 7     $ 13  

 

Six months ended June 30, 2013   Before Tax     Tax Effect     Net of Tax  
                         
Recognized compensation expense   $ 21     $ 7     $ 14  

 

    June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
 
             
Future compensation expense  (1)   $ 63     $ 106  
                 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)     1.6       1.8  
                 
(1) related to non-vested stock options  

  

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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.

 

The following table summarizes RSU activity during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

    June 30, 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     (944 )   $ 5.27        
                       
Non-vested end of period     60,524             1.7  

 

    June 30, 2013  
    Shares     Weighted
Average
Grant Price
    Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
terms (in years)
 
                   
Outstanding, January 1, 2013     16,059                
                       
Granted     31,150     $ 4.84        
Forfeited     (1,284 )   $ -        
                       
Non-vested end of period     45,925             2.4  

 

The following table summarizes RSU compensation expense during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

RSU compensation expense                  
(Unaudited)                  
(Dollars in Thousands)                  
                   
Six months ended June 30, 2014   Before Tax     Tax Effect     Net of Tax  
                         
RSU recognized compensation expense   $ 49     $ 17     $ 32  

 

Six months ended June 30, 2013   Before Tax     Tax Effect     Net of Tax  
                         
RSU recognized compensation expense   $ 21     $ 7     $ 14  

 

    June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
 
                 
Future compensation expense  (1)   $ 193     $ 193  
                 
(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 June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)            
    June 30,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 
             
Commitments to extend credit   $ 99,656     $ 106,017  
Standby letters of credit   $ 1,486     $ 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

(Dollars in Thousands)   Fair Value Measurements  
    At June 30, 2014  
Description   Fair Value
06/30/2014
    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   $ 38,822     $ -     $ 38,822     $ -  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non agency     604       -       604       -  
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued     11,919       -       11,919       -  
U.S. Government agency securities     8,721       -       8,721       -  
State and municipal securities     28,646       -       27,252       1,394  
Corporate bonds     -       -       -       -  
Total assets measured at fair value   $ 88,712     $     $ 87,318     $ 1,394  

 

    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 June 30, 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 and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were no transfers of assets into or out of Level 1, 2 or 3 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.

 

    Three months ended June 30,     Six months ended June 30,  
    2014     2013     2014     2013  
                         
Balance beginning of period   $ 1,401     $ 1,614       1,419     $ 1,614  
Principal paydowns     (21 )     (20 )     (31 )     (29 )
Change in FV (included in other comprehensive income)     14       (103 )     6       (94 )
                                 
Balance end of period   $ 1,394     $ 1,491       1,394     $ 1,491  

  

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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 estimated 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 six months ended June 30, 2014 and year ended December 31, 2013:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)   Fair Value Measurements  
    As of June 30, 2014  
Description   Fair Value
06/30/2014
    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   $ 252     $     $     $ 252  
Loans measured for impairment, net of  specific reserves     303                       303  
Total impaired assets measured at fair value   $ 555     $     $     $ 555  

 

    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 $317,000 was acquired during the six months ended June 30, 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 June 30, 2014:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                    
                     
Description   Fair Value
06/30/2014
    Valuation
Technique
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Range
(Weighted
Average)
 
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets   $ 252     Appraised value   Adjustment for market conditions     0-10% (0.5%)  
                         
Loans measured for impairment, net of specific reserves   $ 303     Appraised value   Adjustment for market conditions     0-20% (1.1%)  

 

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.

 

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.

 

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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 June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                              
    As of June 30, 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   $ 17,694     $ 17,694     $ -     $ -     $ 17,694  
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit (original maturities greater than 90 days)     2,727       2,727       -       -       2,727  
Investment securities available-for-sale     88,712       -       87,318       1,394       88,712  
Investment securities held-to-maturity     1,871       -       1,894       -       1,894  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock     2,956       -       2,956       -       2,956  
Loans held-for-sale     7,632       -       7,632       -       7,632  
Loans     538,968       -       -       512,233       512,233  
                                         
Financial liabilities:                                        
Deposits   $ 619,301     $     $ 620,909     $ -     $ 620,909  
Short-term borrowings     -       -       -       -       -  
Long-term borrowings     10,000       -       10,172       -       10,172  
Junior subordinated debentures     13,403       -       -       7,683       7,683  

 

    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 June 30, 2014, two wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts established by the Company had outstanding $13.0 million 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 $13.0 million 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 $403,000 in the consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2014 for the common capital securities issued by the issuer trusts.

As of June 30, 2014, regular accrued interest on junior subordinated debentures totaled $39,000 and is included in accrued interest payable on the balance sheet.

 

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Following are the terms of the junior subordinated debentures as of June 30, 2014.

 

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

 

(1) Pacific Financial Corporation Statutory Trust I securities incurred interest at the fixed rate of 6.39% until mid March 2011, at which the rate changed to a variable rate of 3-month LIBOR (0.231% at June 16, 2014) plus 1.45% or 1.68%, adjusted quarterly, through the final maturity date in March 2036.

 

(2) Pacific Financial Corporation Statutory Trust II securities incur interest at a variable rate of 3-month LIBOR (0.226% at April 14, 2014) plus 1.60% or 1.83%, adjusted quarterly, through the final maturity date in July 2036.

   

NOTE 10 – RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method by which we will adopt the standard in 2017.

 

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 $976,000 and exceeded the estimated fair value of tangible net assets acquired by approximately $1.1 million, which was recorded as goodwill and intangible assets.

 

Cash flow information relative to the 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  

 

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The primary purposes of the acquisition are 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.

 

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 $242,000 and will be amortized over its estimated useful life of approximately ten years utilizing an accelerated method. The goodwill of $885,000 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.

 

NOTE 12 – GOODWILL

 

The majority of goodwill and intangibles generally arise from business combinations accounted for under the purchase method.  Goodwill and other intangibles deemed to have indefinite lives generated from purchase business combinations are not subject to amortization and are instead tested for impairment no less than annually.

 

During the second quarter of 2014, the Company initiated its annual goodwill impairment test to determine whether an impairment of its goodwill asset exists. The test was completed during the current quarter. The goodwill impairment test involves a two-step process.  The first step is a comparison of the reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. If the reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, the Company is required to progress to the second step. In the second step the Company calculates the implied fair value of its reporting unit and, in accordance with applicable GAAP standards, compares the implied fair value of goodwill to the carrying amount of goodwill on the Company’s balance sheet.  If the carrying amount of the goodwill is greater than the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss must be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.  The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as goodwill recognized in a business combination.  The estimated fair value of the Company is allocated to all of the Company’s individual assets and liabilities, including any unrecognized identifiable intangible assets, as if the Company had been acquired in a business combination and the estimated fair value of the Company is the price paid to acquire it. The allocation process is performed only for purposes of determining whether a goodwill impairment exists and the amount of any such impairment. No assets or liabilities are written up or down, nor are any additional unrecognized identifiable intangible assets recorded as a part of this process.

 

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The Company estimates fair value using the best information available, including market information and a discounted cash flow analysis, which is also referred to as the income approach. The income approach uses a reporting unit’s projection of estimated operating results and cash flows that is discounted using a rate that reflects current market conditions. The projection uses management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in loans and deposits, estimates of future expected changes in net interest margins and cash expenditures. The market approach estimates fair value by applying cash flow multiples to the reporting unit’s operating performance. The multiples are derived from comparable publicly traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics of the reporting unit. We validate our estimated fair value by comparing the fair value estimates using the income approach to the fair value estimates using the market approach.

 

As part of our process for performing the step one impairment test of goodwill, the Company estimated the fair value of the reporting unit utilizing the income approach and the market approach in order to derive an enterprise value of the Company. In determining the discount rate for the discounted cash flow model, the Company used a modified capital asset pricing model that develops a rate of return utilizing a risk-free rate and equity risk premium resulting in a discount rate of 12.0%. This approach also includes adjustments for the industry the Company operates in and size of the Company. In addition, assumptions used by the Company in its discounted cash flow model (income approach) included an average annual revenue growth rate that approximated 23%; an asset growth of 4.4% in years one through five; net interest margin ranging from 4.02% in the base year to 4.24% in year five; and a return on assets that ranged from 0.62% to 1.24%.

 

In applying the market approach method, the Company considered all banks that announced a sale between January 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014, with total assets under $5 billion and a return on assets greater than zero. This resulted in selecting 24 institutions which fit these criteria.  After selecting these institutions, the Company derived the fair value of the reporting unit by completing a comparative analysis of the relationship between their financial metrics listed above and their market values utilizing various market multiples.  Focus was placed on the price to tangible book value of equity multiple as this multiple generally reflects returns on the capital employed within the industry and is generally correlated with the profitability of each individual company.

 

The Company concluded its reporting unit had a fair value of $8.50 per share, or $86.6 million, after giving similar consideration to the values derived from 1) the market approach of $8.20 per share weighted at 80%, and 2) the income approach of $9.67 per share million weighted at 20%. This estimate compares to a carrying value of its reporting unit of $70.9 million. Accordingly, following step one of the Company’s goodwill impairment test, the Company concluded that its reporting unit’s fair value exceeded its carrying value and no goodwill impairment existed.

 

Even though the Company determined that there was no goodwill impairment, a future impairment charge may be necessary if our stock price declines, market values of others in the financial industry decrease, the Bank’s revenue falls, or there are significant adverse changes in the operating environment for the financial industry. It is also possible that changes in circumstances existing now or in the future, or in the numerous estimates, judgments, and assumptions made by management in assessing the fair value of our goodwill, could result in a future goodwill impairment. If the Company records an impairment charge, its financial position and results of operations would be adversely affected; however, such an impairment charge would have no impact on liquidity, day-to-day operations or regulatory capital.

 

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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 the 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 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;

 

· economic or business conditions, nationally and in the regions in which we do business that may 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.

 

Second Quarter 2014 Highlights (as of, or for the period ended June 30, 2014, except as noted):

 

Earnings per share (EPS) increased 40% to $0.14, compared to $0.10 in first quarter 2014, and grew 8% from $0.13 in second quarter 2013. Year-to-date, EPS increased 20% to $0.24, from $0.20 for the first half of 2013.

 

Net interest income grew $241,000, or 4%, to $6.8 million, compared to $6.6 million in first quarter 2014, and grew $844,000, or 14%, from $6.0 million in second quarter 2013. For the six months of 2014, net interest income increased $1.8 million, or 16%, to $13.4 million, from $11.5 million for the like period in 2013.

 

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Net interest margin (NIM) remained stable at 4.28%, compared to 4.27% for the preceding quarter, and improved 19 basis points from 4.09% for second quarter 2013. Year-to-date, net interest margin expanded 22 basis points to 4.27%, compared to 4.05% for the first half of 2013.

 

Gross loans increased 6% to $547.3 million, up from $518.6 million at March 31, 2014, and grew 15% from $474.6 million a year ago.

 

Nonperforming assets declined to $7.4 million, or 1.03% of total assets, down from $9.7 million, or 1.35% of total assets, at March 31, 2014 and $13.8 million, or 2.01% of total assets a year ago.

 

Classified loans decreased to $16.0 million, or 2.91% of gross loans, from $16.8 million, or 3.23% of gross loans, at March 31, 2014, and dropped from $17.0 million, or 3.59% of gross loans at June 30, 2013.

 

Net charge-offs totaled $73,000, compared to $71,000 in first quarter 2014 and $64,000 in net recoveries for second quarter 2013. Year-to-date, net charge-offs were $144,000, compared to net recoveries of $54,000 for the first half of 2013.

 

Capital levels exceeded regulatory requirements for a well-capitalized financial institution, with a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.50% and a leverage ratio of 9.83%, at quarter end.

 

OPERATING RESULTS

 

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the quarter and six month ended June 30, 2014 increased from the quarter and six month ended June, 30, 2013. 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 new loans generated predominately within the Company’s primary market area of Western Washington. Investment securities and federal funds sold declined as a proportion of the balance sheet, due to the strong loan demand during the past several quarters. Funding costs remained low due to the shift in mix toward non-interest bearing and lower-cost deposits, and continued historically low interest rates. As a result, the net interest margin improved.

 

Net interest income for the current quarter increased from the quarter ended March 31, 2014 primarily for the same reasons noted above. However, funding costs were unchanged when comparing the periods. Given the lengthy period of very low interest rates over the past several years, additional reductions in funding costs are becoming more difficult to achieve. This is primarily because certificates of deposit renewing during the most recent quarters are receiving rates as low as those granted at previous renewals.

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to the March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013 financial table presentations to conform to current year presentations. These reclassifications have no effect on previously reported net income per share.

 

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INCOME STATEMENT OVERVIEW

 

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Income per Share Data)

    For the Three
Months Ended
June 30, 2014
    For the Three
Months Ended
March 31, 2014
    $ Change     %
Change
    For the Three
Months Ended
June 30, 2013
    $ Change     %
Change
 
                                           
Interest and dividend income    $ 7,337     $ 7,085     $ 252       4 %   $ 6,600     $ 737       11 %
Interest expense     541       530       11       2 %     648       (107 )     -17 %
Net interest income     6,796       6,555       241       4 %     5,952       844       14 %
Loan loss provision     100       -       100       100 %     (450 )     550       -122 %
Non-interest income     2,176       1,608       568       35 %     3,175       (999 )     -31 %
Non-interest expense     7,066       6,830       236       3 %     7,872       (806 )     -10 %
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     1,806       1,333       473       35 %     1,705       101       6 %
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     403       305       98       32 %     373       30       8 %
                                                         
NET INCOME    $ 1,403     $ 1,028     $ 375       36 %   $ 1,332     $ 71       5 %
                                                         
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:                                                        
BASIC (1)    $ 0.14     $ 0.10     $ 0.04       40 %   $ 0.13     $ 0.01       8 %
DILUTED (1)    $ 0.14     $ 0.10     $ 0.04       40 %   $ 0.13     $ 0.01       8 %
                                                         
Average common shares outstanding - basic (1)     10,189,386       10,182,083       7,303.00       0 %     10,121,853       67,533       1 %
Average common shares outstanding - diluted (1)     10,275,628       10,272,341       3,287.00       0 %     10,182,524       93,104       1 %
                                                         
      For the Six
Months Ended
June 30, 2014
      For the Six
Months Ended
June 30, 2013
      $ Change       %
Change
                         
                                                         
Interest and dividend income    $ 14,422       12,871       1,551       12 %                        
Interest expense     1,071       1,337       (266 )     -20 %                        
Net interest income     13,351       11,534       1,817       16 %                        
Loan loss provision     100       (450 )     550       100 %                        
Non-interest income     3,784       5,801       (2,017 )     -35 %                        
Non-interest expense     13,896       15,291       (1,395 )     -9 %                        
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     3,139       2,494       645       26 %                        
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     708       461       247       54 %                        
                                                         
NET INCOME   2,431       2,033       398       20 %                        
                                                         
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:                                                        
BASIC (1)    $ 0.24       0.20       0.04       20 %                        
DILUTED (1)    $ 0.24       0.20       0.04       20 %                        
                                                         
Average common shares outstanding - basic (1)     10,185,755       10,121,853       63,902       1 %                        
Average common shares outstanding - diluted (1)     10,273,994       10,172,356       101,638       1 %                        

  

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The following tables provide reconciliations of net income to pre-tax, pre-credit cost operating income and to tax equivalent pretax income (each non-GAAP financial measures) for the periods presented:

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure:

Non-GAAP Operating Income

(Dollars in Thousands)

For The Three Months Ended   June 30,
2014
    March 31,
2014
    $ Change     %
Change
    June 30,
2013
    $ Change     %
Change
 
                                           
Net income   $ 1,403     $ 1,028     $ 375       36 %   $ 1,332     $ 71       5 %
Provision for loan losses     100       -       100       100 %     (450 )     550       -122 %
Other real estate owned write-downs     54       12       42       350 %     108       (54 )     -50 %
Other real estate owned operating costs     30       61       (31 )     -51 %     125       (95 )     -76 %
Provision for income taxes     403       305       98       32 %     373       30       8 %
Pre-tax, pre-credit cost operating income*   $ 1,990     $ 1,406     $ 584       42 %   $ 1,488     $ 502       34 %

 

For The Six Months Ended   June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    $ Change     %
Change
                   
                                           
Net income   $ 2,431     $ 2,033     $ 398       20 %                  
Provision for loan losses     100       (450 )     550       -122 %                        
Other real estate owned write-downs     66       460       (394 )     -86 %                        
Other real estate owned operating costs     91       209       (118 )     -56 %                        
Provision for income taxes     708       461       247       54 %                        
Pre-tax, pre-credit cost operating income*   $ 3,396     $ 2,713     $ 683       25 %                        

  

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure:

Tax Equivalent Income

(Dollars in Thousands)  

For the Three Months ended   June 30,
2014
    March 31,
2014
    $ Change     %
Change
    June 30,
2013
    $ Change     %
Change
 
                                           
Net interest income   $ 6,796     $ 6,555     $ 241       4 %   $ 5,952     $ 844       14 %
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal loan interest     46       46       -       0 %     60       (14 )     -23 %
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal bond interest     120       118       2       2 %     135       (15 )     -11 %
Tax equivalent net interest income     6,962       6,719       243       4 %     6,147       815       13 %
Provision for loan losses     100       -       100       100 %     (450 )     550       -122 %
Non-interest income     2,176       1,608       568       35 %     3,175       (999 )     -31 %
Non-interest expense     7,066       6,830       236       3 %     7,872       (806 )     -10 %
Tax equivalent income before income taxes*     1,972       1,497       475       32 %     1,900       72       4 %
Provision for income taxes     403       305       98       32 %     373       30       8 %
Accumulative tax adjustment     (166 )     (164 )     (2 )     1 %     (195 )     29       -15 %
Common stock dividends     -       -       -       0 %     -       -       0 %
Net income   $ 1,403     $ 1,028     $ 375       36 %   $ 1,332     $ 71       5 %

 

For the Six Months ended   June 30,
2014
    June 30,
2013
    $ Change     %
Change
             
                                           
Net interest income   $ 13,351     $ 11,534     $ 1,817       16 %                  
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal loan interest     92       117       (25 )     -21 %                        
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal bond interest     238       272       (34 )     -13 %                        
Tax equivalent net interest income     13,681       11,923       1,758       15 %                        
Provision for loan losses     100       (450 )     550       100 %                        
Non-interest income     3,784       5,801       (2,017 )     -35 %                        
Non-interest expense     13,896       15,291       (1,395 )     -9 %                        
Tax equivalent income before income taxes*     3,469       2,883       586       20 %                        
Provision for income taxes     708       461       247       54 %                        
Accumulative tax adjustment     (330 )     (389 )     59       -15 %                        
Common stock dividends     -       -       -       0 %                        
Net income   $ 2,431     $ 2,033     $ 398       20 %                        

 

*Pre-tax, pre-credit cost operating income and tax equivalent income before income taxes are non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations and are not required to be uniformly applied. Management believes that presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information that is frequently used by shareholders and analysts in the evaluation of financial institutions. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for information reported in accordance with GAAP.

 

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Noninterest Income

Noninterest income for the second quarter 2014 was up compared to the first quarter 2014, but down significantly from second quarter 2013, driven primarily by changes in gains from sales of loans and securities available for sale, as described in further detail below. Service charges on deposit accounts grew during the current quarter due to an increase in new deposit relationships as a result of the acquisition of three branches from Sterling Savings Bank completed in the second quarter of 2013. Losses on sale of other real estate owned (OREO) were higher in the current period as compared to the most recent quarter and were in contrast to a small gain in second quarter in 2013. This was primarily due to a larger volume of sales in the current quarter as compared to the prior periods. A small OTTI impairment charge was taken in both first quarter 2014 and second quarter 2013 to reflect a reduction in fair value of a private-label CMO investment security.

 

Gains on sale of residential mortgage loans and related fee income rose in second quarter 2014 compared to first quarter 2014, but was below second quarter 2013. The recent rebound in home purchases throughout many of our markets is fueling new residential mortgage originations, but were not sufficient to offset the high volumes of both purchase and refinancing activity generated in 2013. In addition, net gains on sales of securities available for sale were taken in first quarter 2014 and second quarter 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.

 

Noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was down as compared to the same period in 2013, impacted by the decline in gains on sale of residential mortgage loans and securities available for sale and increase in losses on sale of OREO, as noted above.

 

Noninterest income

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For The Three Months Ended  

    June 30,
2014
    March
31, 2014
    $ Change     % Change     June 30,
2013
    $ Change     % Change  
                                           
Service charges on deposit accounts   $ 474     $ 435     $ 39       9.0 %   $ 431     $ 43       10 %
Net (loss) on sale of other real estate owned     (57 )     (36 )     (21 )     58.3 %     45       (102 )     -227 %
Net gains from sales of loans     968       627       341       54.4 %     1,669       (701 )     -42 %
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale     (2 )     52       (54 )     -103.8 %     329       (331 )     -101 %
Net other-than-temporary impairment (net of $0, $15, and $3,                                                        
respectively recognized other comprehensive income before taxes)     (3 )     (45 )     42       100.0 %     (34 )     31       -91 %
Earnings on bank owned life insurance     140       111       29       26.1 %     116       24       21 %
Other operating income                                                        
Fee income     442       364       78       21.4 %     504       (62 )     -12 %
Income from other real estate owned     17       11       6       54.5 %     14       3       21 %
Other non-interest income     197       89       108       121.3 %     101       96       95 %
Total non-interest income   $ 2,176     $ 1,608     $ 568       35.3 %   $ 3,175     $ (999 )     -31 %
                                                         
For The Six Months Ended                                                        
      June 30,
2014
      June 30,
2013
      $ Change       % Change                          
                                                         
Service charges on deposit accounts   $ 909     $ 841     $ 68       8.1 %                        
Net (loss) on sale of other real estate owned     (93 )     25       (118 )     -472.0 %                        
Net gains from sales of loans     1,596       3,178       (1,582 )     -49.8 %                        
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale     50       387       (337 )     -87.1 %                        
Net other-than-temporary impairment (net of $15, and $3,                                                        
respectively recognized other comprehensive income before taxes)     (48 )     (34 )     (14 )     41.2 %                        
Earnings on bank owned life insurance     251       237       14       5.9 %                        
Other operating income                                                        
Fee income     806       970       (164 )     -16.9 %                        
Income from other real estate owned     28       29       (1 )     -3.4 %                        
Other non-interest income     285       168       117       69.6 %                        
Total non-interest income   $ 3,784     $ 5,801     $ (2,017 )     -34.8 %                        

 

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 increased compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014. This was primarily due to increases in commissions expense associated with recent growth in real estate mortgage purchase lending activity and bonus accruals related to other incentive compensation plans. This increase was partially offset by decreases in OREO write-downs and expenses and professional service costs associated with the reduction of non-performing assets.

 

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Noninterest expense for second quarter 2014 declined versus the quarter ended June 30, 2013. This was primarily due to a decrease of $471,000 in personnel costs associated with the reduction in staff initiated in first quarter 2014 commensurate with the decline in residential mortgage loan refinance activity referred to above. Also, in second quarter 2013 the Bank incurred one-time expenses of $395,000 in conversion costs associated with the acquisition of three branches from Sterling Savings Bank in June 2013. 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 Sterling branch acquisitions and the opening of the Warrenton, OR branch in October 2013. Noninterest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was down as compared to the same period in 2013, primarily related to lower residential real estate mortgage personnel costs, OREO write-downs and expenses and one-time costs associated with the Sterling branch acquisitions, as noted above.

 

Noninterest expense

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For The Three Months Ended  

    June 30,
2014
    March 31,
2014
    $ Change     % Change     June 30,
2013
    $ Change     % Change  
                                           
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 4,283     $ 4,055     $ 228       6 %   $ 4,499     $ (216 )     -5 %
Occupancy     504       506       (2 )     0 %     452       52       12 %
Equipment     263       252       11       4 %     195       68       35 %
Data processing     462       433       29       7 %     809       (347 )     -43 %
Professional services     201       185       16       9 %     236       (35 )     -15 %
Other real estate owned write-downs     54       12       42       350 %     108       (54 )     -50 %
Other real estate owned operating costs     30       61       (31 )     -51 %     125       (95 )     -76 %
State taxes     107       97       10       10 %     133       (26 )     -20 %
FDIC and state assessments     129       134       (5 )     -4 %     130       (1 )     -1 %
Other non-interest expense:                                                        
Director fees     72       56       16       29 %     70       2       3 %
Communication     53       37       16       43 %     42       11       26 %
Advertising     76       78       (2 )     -3 %     68       8       12 %
Professional liability insurance     19       23       (4 )     -17 %     23       (4 )     -17 %
Amortization     98       95       3       3 %     98       0       0 %
Other non-interest expense     715       806       -91       -11 %     884       (169 )     -19 %
Total non-interest expense   $ 7,066     $ 6,830     $ 236       3 %   $ 7,872     $ (806 )     -10 %
                                                         
For The Six Months Ended                                                        
      June 30,
2014
      June 30,
2013
      $ Change       % Change                          
                                                         
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 8,338     $ 8,885     $ (547 )     -6 %                        
Occupancy     1,010       865       145       17 %                        
Equipment     515       386       129       33 %                        
Data processing     895       1,239       (344 )     -28 %                        
Professional services     386       498       (112 )     -22 %                        
Other real estate owned write-downs     66       460       (394 )     -86 %                        
Other real estate owned operating costs     91       209       (118 )     -56 %                        
State taxes     204       250       (46 )     -18 %                        
FDIC and state assessments     263       266       (3 )     -1 %                        
Other non-interest expense:                                                        
Director fees     128       115       13       11 %                        
Communication     90       88       2       2 %                        
Advertising     154       146       8       5 %                        
Professional liability insurance     41       46       (5 )     -11 %                        
Amortization     192       195       (3 )     -2 %                        
Other non-interest expense     1,523       1,643       (120 )     -7 %                        
Total non-interest expense   $ 13,896     $ 15,291     $ (1,395 )     -9 %                        

 

Income Taxes

The Company recorded an income tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2014, March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013. The amount of the provision for each period was commensurate with the estimated tax liability associated with the net income earned during the period.

As of June 30, 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.

 

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SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET OVERVIEW

 

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)  

    June 30,     March 31,           %     June 30,           %  
    2014     2014     $ Change     Change     2013     $ Change     Change  
Assets:                                                        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 17,694     $ 35,619     $ (17,925 )     -50 %   $ 54,243     $ (36,549 )     -67 %
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit     2,727       2,727       0       0 %     2,235       492       22 %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost     2,956       2,985       (29 )     -1 %     3,069       (113 )     -4 %
Investment securities     90,583       97,239       (6,656 )     -7 %     89,551       1,032       1 %
                                                         
Loans held-for-sale     7,632       7,997       (365 )     -5 %     10,855       (3,223 )     -30 %
                                                         
Gross loans, net of deferred fees     547,283       518,552       28,731       6 %     474,580       72,703       15 %
Allowance for loan losses     (8,315 )     (8,288 )     (27 )     0 %     (8,962 )     647       -7 %
Net loans     538,968       510,264       28,704       6 %     465,618       73,350       16 %
                                                         
Other assets     58,912       60,609       (1,697 )     -3 %     60,763       (1,851 )     -3 %
Total assets   $ 719,472     $ 717,440     $ 2,032       0 %   $ 686,334     $ 33,138       5 %
                                                         
Liabilities and shareholders' equity                                                        
Total deposits   $ 619,301     $ 620,456     $ (1,155 )     0 %   $ 591,147     $ 28,154       5 %
Accrued interest payable     151       166       (15 )     -9 %     185       (34 )     -18 %
Borrowings     23,743       23,403       340       1 %     23,403       340       1 %
Other liabilities     5,417       4,820       597       12 %     4,750       667       14 %
Shareholders' equity     70,860       68,595       2,265       3 %     66,849       4,011       6 %
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 719,472     $ 717,440     $ 2,032       0 %   $ 686,334     $ 33,138       5 %

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investment Securities

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)  

    June 30,
2014
    % of
Total
    March 31,
2014
    % of
Total
    $ Change     % Change     June 30,
2013
    % of
Total
    $ Change     % Change  
                                                             
Cash and due from banks   $ 17,455       15 %   $ 15,747       11 %   $ 1,708       11 %   $ 18,158       12 %   $ (703 )     -4 %
Cash equivalents:                                                                                
Interest-bearing deposits     239       0 %     19,872       14 %     (19,633 )     -99 %     36,085       24 %     (35,846 )     -99 %
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit     2,727       2 %     2,727       2 %     -       0 %     2,235       1 %     492       22 %
Total cash equivalents and certificate of deposits     20,421       18 %     38,346       28 %     (17,925 )     -47 %     56,478       38 %     (36,057 )     -64 %
                                                                                 
Investment securities:                                                                                
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued     38,822       34 %     37,567       27 %     1,255       3 %     30,085       20 %     8,737       29 %
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non-agency issued     604       1 %     1,974       1 %     (1,370 )     -69 %     2,349       2 %     (1,745 )     -74 %
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued     12,059       11 %     13,182       10 %     (1,123 )     -9 %     12,038       8 %     21       0 %
U.S. Government and agency securities     8,721       8 %     9,828       7 %     (1,107 )     -11 %     8,874       6 %     (153 )     -2 %
State and municipal securities     30,377       27 %     34,688       25 %     (4,311 )     -12 %     33,635       23 %     (3,258 )     -10 %
Corporate bonds     -       0 %     -       0 %     -       0 %     2,570       2 %     (2,570 )     -100 %
FHLB Stock     2,956       3 %     2,985       2 %     (29 )     -1 %     3,069       2 %     (113 )     -4 %
Total investment securities     93,539       82 %     100,224       72 %     (6,685 )     -7 %     92,620       62 %     919       1 %
                                                                                 
Total cash equivalents and investment securities   $ 113,960       100 %   $ 138,570       100 %   $ (24,610 )     -18 %   $ 149,098       100 %   $ (35,138 )     -24 %
                                                                                 
Total cash equivalents and investment securities as a % of total assets             16 %             19 %                             22 %                

 

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Investment securities and interest-bearing certificates of deposit

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For the Three Months Ended   June 30,
2014
    March 31,
2014
    $ Change     % Change     June 30,
2013
    $ Change     % Change  
                                           
Balance beginning of period   $ 102,951     $ 104,016     $ (1,065 )     -1 %   $ 82,624     $ 20,327       25 %
Principal purchases     3,806       5,741       (1,935 )     -34 %     24,688       (20,882 )     -85 %
Proceeds from sales     (8,979 )     (4,849 )     (4,130 )     85 %     (2,987 )     (5,992 )     201 %
Principal paydowns, maturities, and calls     (2,144 )     (2,259 )     115       -5 %     (6,568 )     4,424       -67 %
Gains on sales of securities     159       62       97       156 %     329       (170 )     -52 %
Losses on sales of securities     (161 )     (10 )     (151 )     1510 %     -       (161 )     100 %
OTTI loss writedown     (3 )     (45 )     42       -93 %     (51 )     48       -94 %
Change in unrealized gains (loss) before tax     903       555       348       63 %     (2,840 )     3,743       -132 %
Amortization and accretion of discounts and premiums     (266 )     (260 )     (6 )     2 %     (340 )     74       -22 %
Total investment portfolio   $ 96,266     $ 102,951     $ (6,685 )     -6 %   $ 94,855     $ 1,411       1 %

 

Liquidity remains strong based on the current level of combined cash equivalents and investment securities. We also have unsecured lines of credit totaling $16.0 million with correspondent banks, all of which is currently available. In addition, we have a secured borrowing facility with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle of $143.4 million, of which $10.3 million is currently outstanding. In an effort to enhance our net interest income and margin, we reduced our cash equivalents and investment securities portfolio to fund loan growth. The expected modified duration (adjusted for calls, consensus pre-payment speeds and rate adjustment dates) of the investment portfolio was 4.5 years at June 30, 2014, 4.2 years at March 31, 2014 and 4.4 years at June 30, 2013.

 

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LOANS

Loan portfolio growth continues to be well diversified, with higher balances in all lending categories. The recent loan growth was generated predominately within our Washington and Oregon markets. The portfolio includes $37.5 million in purchased government-guaranteed commercial and commercial real estate loans. In addition, the portfolio contains $20.7 million in indirect consumer loans to individuals with high credit scores to finance luxury and classic cars as a part of a strategy to diversify the loan portfolio.

 

Our ability to continue 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)   June 30,     % of     March 31,     % of     $           June 30,     % of     $        
(Dollars in Thousands)   2014     Gross Loans     2014     Gross Loans     Change     % Change     2013     Gross Loans     Change     % Change  
                                                             
Commercial and agricultural   $ 109,368       20 %   $ 101,971       20 %   $ 7,397       7 %   $ 89,894       19 %   $ 19,474       22 %
Real estate:                                                                                
Construction and development     32,071       6 %     30,765       6 %     1,306       4 %     25,804       6 %     6,267       24 %
Residential 1-4 family     90,549       17 %     89,244       17 %     1,305       1 %     83,896       18 %     6,653       8 %
Multi-family     20,110       4 %     18,982       4 %     1,128       6 %     13,978       3 %     6,132       44 %
Commercial real estate — owner occupied     117,203       22 %     112,771       22 %     4,432       4 %     112,148       24 %     5,055       5 %
Commercial real estate — non owner occupied     124,929       23 %     119,803       23 %     5,126       4 %     109,323       23 %     15,606       14 %
Farmland     23,900       4 %     22,940       4 %     960       4 %     24,717       5 %     (817 )     -3 %
Consumer     30,241       6 %     23,156       5 %     7,085       31 %     15,841       3 %     14,400       91 %
Gross loans     548,371               519,632               28,739       6 %     475,601               72,770       15 %
Less: allowance for loan losses     (8,315 )     -2 %     (8,288 )     -2 %     (27 )     0 %     (8,962 )     -2 %     647       -7 %
Less: deferred fees     (1,088 )     0 %     (1,080 )     0 %     (8 )     1 %     (1,021 )     0 %     (67 )     7 %
Loans, net   $ 538,968             $ 510,264             $ 28,704       6 %   $ 465,618             $ 73,350       16 %

 

The table provided below summarizes the Bank’s level of concentrations in commercial real estate as of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 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
                         
    June 30, 2014     December 31, 2013     June 30, 2013     Guideline  
Total Regulatory CRE 1     230 %     231 %     203 %     300 %
Construction & Land Development CRE 2     42 %     44 %     35 %     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 June 30, 2014, the Bank had outstanding loan advances of $3.7 million to persons serving as directors, executive officers, principal stockholders and their related interests. This compares to $66,000 and $298,000 at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 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 June 30, 2014.

 

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DEPOSITS

Total deposits were virtually unchanged at June 30, 2014 versus first quarter of this year and up 5% from the second quarter a year ago. Non-interest bearing, interest bearing demand and money market deposits continued to grow. This growth is due to recent success in acquiring business deposit relationships in conjunction with the growth in lending achieved over the past year and the deposits obtained in the Sterling branch acquisition last year. Time deposits continued to decline as a percentage of total deposits. The combination of our efforts to reduce higher-cost time deposits through lowering interest rates paid and offering non-insured deposit products, when appropriate, reduced the average rate paid on total deposits in second quarter 2014 from second quarter in 2013.

 

Total brokered deposits were $22.9 million at June 30, 2014, which included $2.9 million via reciprocal deposit arrangements. This compares to $24.2 million and $24.6 million at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively. In addition, the Company’s funding structure contains $10.0 million in borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank. We view 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)   June 30, 2014     Percent of
Total
    March 31,
2014
    Percent of
Total
    $ Change     June 30, 2013     Percent of
Total
    $ Change  
                                                 
Interest-bearing demand and money market   $ 268,480       43.4 %   $ 263,953       42.5 %   $ 4,527     $ 259,956       44.0 %   $ 8,524  
Savings     74,336       12.0 %     78,055       12.6 %     (3,719 )     64,360       10.9 %     9,976  
Time deposits     119,531       19.3 %     125,532       20.2 %     (6,001 )     141,246       23.9 %     (21,715 )
Total interest-bearing deposits     462,347       74.7 %     467,540       75.4 %     (5,193 )     465,562       78.8 %     (3,215 )
Non-interest bearing demand     156,954       25.3 %     152,916       24.6 %     4,038       125,585       21.2 %     31,369  
Total deposits   $ 619,301       100.0 %   $ 620,456       100.0 %   $ (1,155 )   $ 591,147       100.0 %   $ 28,154  

 

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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 June 30, 2014, March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 as well as the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

AVERAGE DEPOSITS AND BORROWINGS

 

(Unaudited)                                                            
(Dollars in Thousands)                                                            
Averages for the Three Months Ended   June 30,
2014
    % of
Total
    March 31,
2014
    % of
Total
    $ Change     %
Change
    June 30,
2013
    % of
Total
    $ Change     %
Change
 
                                                             
Non-interest bearing demand deposits   $ 150,776       24 %   $ 140,980       22 %   $ 9,796       2 %   $ 119,499       20 %   $ 31,277       4 %
                                                                                 
Interest bearing demand     270,702       42 %     261,473       42 %     9,229       0 %     244,907       41 %     25,795       1 %
Savings     74,414       12 %     74,728       12 %     (314 )     0 %     67,552       11 %     6,862       1 %
Time deposits     122,134       19 %     126,841       20 %     (4,707 )     -1 %     135,107       23 %     (12,973 )     -4 %
Total average interest bearing deposits     467,250       73 %     463,042       74 %     4,208       -1 %     447,566       76 %     19,684       -3 %
Total average deposits   $ 618,026             $ 604,022             $ 14,004             $ 567,065             $ 50,961          
                                                                                 
Average rate on total average deposits                                                                                
                                                                                 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings   $ 10,000       2 %   $ 10,000       2 %   $ -       0 %   $ 10,000       2 %   $ 0       0 %
Short term borrowings     6       0 %     -       0 %     6       0 %     -       0 %     6       0 %
Junior subordinated debentures     13,403       2 %     13,403       2 %     -       0 %     13,403       2 %     -       0 %
Total average borrowings   $ 23,409       4 %   $ 23,403       4 %   $ 6             $ 23,403       4 %   $ 6       0 %
                                                                                 
Total average interest-bearing liabilities   $ 490,659             $ 486,445             $ 4,214             $ 470,969             $ 19,690          
Total average deposits and borrowings   $ 641,435       100 %   $ 627,425       100 %   $ 14,010             $ 590,468       100 %   $ 50,967          
                                                                                 
Averages for the Six Months Ended     June 30,
2014
      % of
Total
      June 30,
2013
      % of
Total
      $ Change       %
Change
                                 
                                                                                 
Non-interest bearing demand deposits   $ 145,905       23 %   $ 116,240       20 %   $ 29,665       3 %                                
                                                                                 
Interest bearing demand     266,113       42 %     240,452       41 %     25,661       1 %                                
Savings     74,570       12 %     65,845       11 %     8,725       1 %                                
Time deposits     124,475       20 %     135,898       23 %     (11,423 )     -3 %                                
Total average interest bearing deposits     465,158       73 %     442,195       76 %     22,963       -3 %                                
Total average deposits   $ 611,063             $ 558,435             $ 52,628                                          
                                                                                 
Average rate on total average deposits                                                                                
                                                                                 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings   $ 10,000       2 %   $ 10,099       2 %   $ (99 )     0 %                                
Short term borrowings     3       0 %     -       0 %     3       0 %                                
Junior subordinated debentures     13,403       2 %     13,403       2 %     -       0 %                                
Total average borrowings   $ 23,406       4 %   $ 23,502       4 %   $ (96 )                                        
                                                                                 
Total average interest-bearing liabilities   $ 488,564             $ 465,697             $ 22,867                                          
Total average deposits and borrowings   $ 634,469       100 %   $ 581,937       100 %   $ 52,532                                          

 

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 Form10-K.

 

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 June 30, 2014. Capital ratios decreased slightly as compared to the linked quarter and the second 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 loan assets.

 

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, see the discussions under the subheading “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.

 

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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 June 30, 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.

 

    June 30,
2014
    March 31,
2014
    Change     June 30,
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     13.76 %     14.03 %     (0.27 )     15.24 %     (1.48 )     8 %     n/a  
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio     12.51 %     12.77 %     (0.26 )     13.98 %     (1.47 )     4 %     n/a  
Leverage ratio     10.04 %     10.03 %     0.01       10.44 %     (0.40 )     4 %     n/a  
Tangible common equity ratio     8.11 %     7.81 %     0.30       7.90 %     0.21       n/a       n/a  
                                                         
Bank of the Pacific                                                        
Total risk-based capital ratio     13.73 %     13.99 %     (0.26 )     15.21 %     (1.48 )     8 %     10 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio     12.48 %     12.74 %     (0.26 )     13.96 %     (1.48 )     4 %     6 %
Leverage ratio     10.01 %     9.99 %     0.02       10.42 %     (0.41 )     4 %     5 %

 

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

For The Three Months Ended
    June 30,
2014
    March 31,
2014
    Change     June 30,
2013
    Change  
Selective quarterly performance ratios                                        
Return on average assets, annualized     0.79 %     0.59 %     0.20       0.81 %     (0.02 )
Return on average equity, annualized     8.04 %     6.12 %     1.92       7.83 %     0.21  
Efficiency ratio (1)     78.76 %     83.67 %     (4.91 )     86.25 %     (7.49 )
                                         
Share and per share information                                        
Average common shares outstanding - basic     10,189,386       10,182,083       7,303       10,121,853       67,533  
Average common shares outstanding - diluted     10,275,628       10,272,341       3,287       10,182,524       93,104  
Basic income per common share     0.14       0.10       0.04       0.13       0.01  
Diluted income per common share     0.14       0.10       0.04       0.13       0.01  
Book value per common share (2)     6.95       6.74       0.21       6.60       0.35  
Tangible book value per common share (3)     5.65       5.45       0.20       5.40       0.25  
                                         
For The Six Months Ended                                        
     

June 30,

2014

     

June 30,

2013

      Change                  
Selective quarterly performance ratios                                        
Return on average assets, annualized     0.69 %     0.63 %     0.06                  
Return on average equity, annualized     7.10 %     6.05 %     1.05                  
Efficiency ratio (1)     81.10 %     88.21 %     (7.11 )                
                                         
Share and per share information                                        
Average common shares outstanding - basic     10,185,755       10,121,853       63,902                  
Average common shares outstanding - diluted     10,273,994       10,172,356       101,638                  
Basic income per common share     0.24       0.20       0.04                  
Diluted income per common share     0.24       0.20       0.04                  
Book value per common share (2)     6.96       6.60       0.36                  
Tangible book value per common share (3)     5.65       5.40       0.25                  

 

(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 remained virtually unchanged as compared to first quarter 2014, as improvement in investment securities yields offset slight declines in loan yields. Improvements in yields on investment securities were partially due to the decline in amortization expense associated with the decrease in prepayment speeds of mortgage-backed securities. Loan yield declines resulted from increased competition for high quality borrowing relationships in the marketplace. Net interest margin improved when compared to second quarter 2013, predominantly due to a shift in the mix of earning assets toward higher-yielding loans and the lower cost of interest bearing liabilities. 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 second quarter 2014, loan yields and net interest margin were enhanced by 9 and 7 basis points, respectively, due to the collection of $115,000 in non-accrual interest during the current period. A similar enhancement to loan yields occurred in first quarter 2014 due to the collection of $108,000 in non-accrual interest. There was no similar collection of non-accrual interest during the corresponding periods in 2013.

 

The improvement in yields on investment securities also enhanced net interest margin between the six months ending June 30, 2014 and the same period in 2013. This was partially due to the decline in amortization expense associated with the decrease in prepayment speeds of mortgage-backed securities between the two periods. 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.

 

NET INTEREST MARGIN

(Annualized, tax-equivalent basis)

(Unaudited) 

For The Three Months Ended                              
    June 30,
2014
    March 31,
2014
    Change     June 30,
2013
    Change  
Selective quarterly performance ratios                                        
Yield on average gross loans (1)     5.04 %     5.13 %     (0.09 )     5.17 %     (0.13 )
Yield on average investment securities (1)     2.54 %     2.37 %     0.17       1.91 %     0.63  
Cost of average interest bearing deposits     0.37 %     0.37 %     -       0.48 %     (0.11 )
Cost of average borrowings     1.90 %     1.96 %     (0.06 )     1.99 %     (0.09 )
Cost of average total deposits and borrowings     0.34 %     0.34 %     -       0.44 %     (0.10 )
Cost of average interest-bearing liabilities     0.44 %     0.44 %     -       0.55 %     (0.11 )
                                         
Yield on average interest-earning assets     4.61 %     4.61 %     -       4.53 %     0.08  
Cost of average interest-bearing liabilities     0.44 %     0.44 %     -       0.55 %     (0.11 )
Net interest spread     4.17 %     4.17 %     -       3.98 %     0.19  
                                         
Net interest margin (1)     4.28 %     4.27 %     0.01       4.09 %     0.19  
                                         
For The Six Months Ended                                        
     

June 30,

2014

     

June 30,

2013

      Change                  
Selective quarterly performance ratios                                        
Yield on average gross loans (1)     5.09 %     5.14 %     (0.05 )                
Yield on average investment securities (1)     2.45 %     1.91 %     0.54                  
Cost of average interest bearing deposits     0.37 %     0.50 %     (0.13 )                
Cost of average borrowings     1.93 %     2.04 %     (0.11 )                
Cost of average total deposits and borrowings     0.34 %     0.46 %     (0.12 )                
Cost of average interest-bearing liabilities     0.44 %     0.58 %     (0.14 )                
                                         
Yield on average interest-earning assets     4.61 %     4.51 %     0.10                  
Cost of average interest-bearing liabilities     0.44 %     0.58 %     (0.14 )                
Net interest spread     4.17 %     3.93 %     0.24                  
                                         
Net interest margin (1)     4.27 %     4.05 %     0.22                  

 

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

 

The following tables set forth information with regard to average balances of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and the resultant yields or cost, net interest income, and the net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis. Loans held for sale and non-accrual loans are included in total loans.

 

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Average Interest Earning Balances:   For the Three Months Ended  
    June 30, 2014     March 31, 2014     June 30, 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     $ 10       1.47 %   $ 2,727     $ 10       1.49 %   $ 2,235     $ 7       1.21 %
Interest bearing deposits in banks     12,552       9       0.29 %     17,954       12       0.27 %     29,544       17       0.23 %
Investments - taxable     65,964       343       2.09 %     67,695       339       2.03 %     51,990       145       1.12 %
Investments - nontaxable     31,607       352       4.47 %     32,770       347       4.29 %     34,857       397       4.57 %
Gross loans (1)     532,490       6,718       5.06 %     511,200       6,492       5.15 %     474,403       6,149       5.20 %
Loans held for sale     7,685       71       3.71 %     5,436       49       3.66 %     9,170       80       3.50 %
Total interest earning assets     653,025       7,503       4.61 %     637,782       7,249       4.61 %     602,199       6,795       4.53 %
Cash and due from banks     13,135                       11,989                       11,321                  
Bank premises and equipment (net)     16,703                       16,806                       15,499                  
Other real estate owned     2,088                       2,565                       3,776                  
Deferred fees     (1,068 )                     (1,137 )                     (1,032 )                
Allowance for loan losses     (8,271 )                     (8,388 )                     (9,375 )                
Other assets     40,705                       41,129                       40,666                  
Total assets   $ 716,317                     $ 700,746                     $ 663,054                  
                                                                         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:                                                                        
                                                                         
Interest-bearing deposits   $ 345,116       140       0.16 %   $ 336,201       141       0.17 %   $ 312,459       181       0.23 %
Time deposits     122,134       290       0.95 %     126,841       276       0.88 %     135,107       351       1.04 %
FHLB borrowings     10,000       60       2.41 %     10,000       53       2.15 %     10,000       62       2.49 %
Short term borrowings     6       -       0.00 %     -       -       0.00 %     -       -       0.00 %
Junior subordinated debentures     13,403       51       1.53 %     13,403       60       1.82 %     13,403       54       1.62 %
Total interest bearing liabilities     490,659       541       0.44 %     486,445       530       0.44 %     470,969       648       0.55 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits     150,776                       140,980                       119,499                  
Other liabilities     4,928                       5,196                       4,316                  
Equity     69,954                       68,125                       68,270                  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 716,317                     $ 700,746                     $ 663,054                  
                                                                         
Net interest income (3)           $ 6,962                     $ 6,719                     $ 6,147          
Net interest spread                     4.17 %             243       4.17 %             815       3.98 %
                                                                         
Average yield on earning assets (2) (3)                     4.61 %                     4.61 %                     4.53 %
Interest expense to earning assets                     0.19 %                     0.19 %                     0.24 %
Net interest income to earning assets (2) (3)                     4.28 %                     4.27 %                     4.09 %
                                                                         
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP measure:                                                                        
Tax Equivalent Net Interest Income                                                                        
                                                                         
Net interest income           $ 6,796                     $ 6,555                     $ 5,952          
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal loan interest             46                       46                       60          
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal bond interest             120                       118                       135          
Tax equivalent net interest income           $ 6,962                     $ 6,719                     $ 6,147          

 

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 $6.4 million at 06/30/14, $7.3 million at 03/31/2014, and $10.4 million for 06/30/2013 are included in the average loan balances.

(2) Loan interest income includes loan fee income of $180,000, $149,000, and $131,000 for the three months ended 06/30/2014, 03/31/2014, and 06/30/2013, 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 $166,000, $164,000, and $195,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, March 31, 2014, and June 30, 2013, respectively.

 

    For the Three Months Ended     For the Three Months Ended  
    June 30, 2014 vs. March 31, 2014     June 30, 2014 vs. June 30, 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   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1     $ 2     $ 3  
Interest bearing deposits in banks     (4 )     1       (3 )     (10 )     2       (8 )
Investments - taxable     (9 )     13       4       39       159       198  
Investments - nontaxable     (12 )     17       5       (37 )     (8 )     (45 )
Gross loans     273       (47 )     226       753       (184 )     569  
Loans held for sale     21       1       22       (13 )     4       (9 )
Total interest earning assets   $ 269     $ (15 )   $ 254     $ 733     $ (25 )   $ 708  
                                                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:                                                
Interest-bearing deposits   $ 4     $ (5 )   $ (1 )   $ 19     $ (60 )   $ (41 )
Time deposits     (10 )     24       14       (34 )     (27 )     (61 )
FHLB borrowings     -       7       7       -       (2 )     (2 )
Short-term borrowings     -       -       -       -       -       -  
Long-term borrowings     -       (9 )     (9 )     -       (3 )     (3 )
Total interest bearing liabilities     (6 )     17       11       (15 )     (92 )     (107 )
Net increase (decrease) in net interest income   $ 275     $ (32 )   $ 243     $ 748     $ 67     $ 815  

 

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Average Interest Earning Balances:   For the Six Months Ended  
    June 30, 2014     June 30, 2013  
    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     $ 21       1.55 %   $ 2,536     $ 14       1.11 %
Interest bearing deposits in banks     15,238       19       0.25 %     32,629       37       0.23 %
Investments - taxable     66,825       682       2.06 %     46,747       250       1.08 %
Investments - nontaxable     32,185       700       4.39 %     34,319       800       4.70 %
Gross loans (1)     521,904       13,210       5.10 %     465,727       11,982       5.19 %
Loans held for sale     6,567       120       3.68 %     11,268       177       3.17 %
Total interest earning assets     645,446       14,752       4.61 %     593,226       13,260       4.51 %
Cash and due from banks     12,565                       11,028                  
Bank premises and equipment (net)     16,755                       15,231                  
Other real estate owned     2,325                       4,095                  
Deferred fees     (1,104 )                     (989 )                
Allowance for loan losses     (8,330 )                     (9,371 )                
Other assets     40,917                       40,910                  
Total assets   $ 708,574                     $ 654,130                  
                                                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:                                                
                                                 
Interest-bearing deposits   $ 340,683       281       0.17 %   $ 306,297       381       0.25 %
Time deposits     124,475       566       0.92 %     135,898       718       1.07 %
FHLB borrowings     10,000       120       2.42 %     10,099       124       2.48 %
Short term borrowings     3       -       0.00 %     -       -       0.00 %
Junior subordinated debentures     13,403       104       1.56 %     13,403       114       1.72 %
Total interest bearing liabilities     488,564       1,071       0.44 %     465,697       1,337       0.58 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits     145,905                       116,240                  
Other liabilities     5,060                       4,413                  
Equity     69,045                       67,780                  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 708,574                     $ 654,130                  
                                                 
Net interest income (3)           $ 13,681                     $ 11,923          
Net interest spread                     4.17 %             1,758       3.93 %
                                                 
Average yield on earning assets (2) (3)                     4.61 %                     4.51 %
Interest expense to earning assets                     0.33 %                     0.45 %
Net interest income to earning assets (2) (3)                     4.27 %                     4.05 %
                                                 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP measure:                                                
Tax Equivalent Net Interest Income                                                
                                                 
Net interest income           $ 13,351                     $ 11,534          
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal loan interest             92                       117          
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal bond interest             238                       272          
Tax equivalent net interest income           $ 13,681                     $ 11,923          

 

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 $6.4 million at 06/30/14 and $10.4 million for 06/30/2013 are included in the average loan balances.

(2) Loan interest income includes loan fee income of $330,000 and $226,000 for the six months ended 06/30/2014 and 06/30/2013, 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 $330,000 and $389,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

 

    For the Six Months Ended  
    June 30, 2014 vs. June 30, 2013  
    Increase (Decrease) Due To  
(Dollars in 000's)               Net  
    Volume     Rate     Change  
ASSETS:                        
Interest bearing certificate of deposit   $ 1     $ 6     $ 7  
Interest bearing deposits in banks     (20 )     2       (18 )
Investments - taxable     108       324       432  
Investments - nontaxable     (50 )     (50 )     (100 )
Gross loans     1,446       (218 )     1,228  
Loans held for sale     (74 )     17       (57 )
Total interest earning assets   $ 1,411     $ 81     $ 1,492  
                         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:                        
Interest-bearing deposits   $ 43     $ (143 )   $ (100 )
Time deposits     (61 )     (91 )     (152 )
FHLB borrowings     (1 )     (3 )     (4 )
Short-term borrowings     -       -       -  
Long-term borrowings     -       (10 )     (10 )
Total interest bearing liabilities     (19 )     (247 )     (266 )
Net increase (decrease) in net interest income   $ 1,430     $ 328     $ 1,758  

 

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SUMMARY AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS

 

(Unaudited)                                          
(Dollars in Thousands)                                          
Averages for the Three Months Ended   June 30,     March 31,                 June 30,              
    2014     2014     $ Change     % Change     2013     $ Change     % Change  
Assets:                                                        
Cash and due from banks   $ 13,135     $ 11,989     $ 1,146       10 %   $ 11,321     $ 1,814       16 %
Interest-bearing deposits in banks     12,552       17,954       (5,402 )     -30 %     29,544       (16,992 )     -58 %
Interest bearing certificate of deposit     2,727       2,727       0       0 %     2,235       492       22 %
Investment securities     97,571       100,465       (2,894 )     -3 %     86,847       10,724       12 %
                                                         
Loans, net of deferred loan fees     539,106       515,499       23,607       5 %     482,541       56,565       12 %
Allowance for loan losses     (8,271 )     (8,388 )     117       -1 %     (9,375 )     1,104       -12 %
Net loans     530,835       507,111       23,724       5 %     473,166       57,669       12 %
                                                         
Other assets     59,497       60,500       (1,003 )     -2 %     59,941       (444 )     -1 %
Total assets   $ 716,317     $ 700,746     $ 15,571       2 %   $ 663,054     $ 53,263       8 %
                                                         
Liabilities:                                                        
Total deposits   $ 618,026     $ 604,022     $ 14,004       2 %   $ 567,065     $ 50,961       9 %
Borrowings     23,409       23,403       6       0 %     23,403       6       0 %
Other liabilities     4,928       5,196       (268 )     -5 %     4,316       612       14 %
Total liabilities     646,363       632,621       13,742       2 %     594,784       51,579       9 %
                                                         
Equity:                                                        
Common equity     69,954       68,125       1,829       3 %     68,270       1,684       2 %
Total equity     69,954       68,125       1,829       3 %     68,270       1,684       2 %
                                                         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 716,317     $ 700,746     $ 15,571       2 %   $ 663,054     $ 53,263       8 %
                                                         
Averages for the Six Months Ended   June 30,     June 30,                                          
    2014     2013     $ Change        % Change                          
Assets:                                                        
Cash and due from banks   $ 12,565     $ 11,028     $ 1,537       14 %                        
Interest-bearing deposits in banks     15,238       32,629       (17,391 )     -53 %                        
Interest bearing certificate of deposit     2,727       2,536       191       8 %                        
Investment securities     99,010       81,066       17,944       22 %                        
                                                         
Loans, net of deferred loan fees     527,367       476,006       51,361       11 %                        
Allowance for loan losses     (8,330 )     (9,371 )     1,041       -11 %                        
Net loans     519,037       466,635       52,402       11 %                        
                                                         
Other assets     59,997       60,236       (239 )     0 %                        
Total assets   $ 708,574     $ 654,130     $ 54,444       8 %                        
                                                         
Liabilities:                                                        
Total deposits   $ 611,063     $ 558,435     $ 52,628       9 %                        
Borrowings     23,406       23,502       (96 )     0 %                        
Other liabilities     5,060       4,413       647       15 %                        
Total liabilities     639,529       586,350       53,179       9 %                        
                                                         
Equity:                                                        
Common equity     69,045       67,780       1,265       2 %                        
Total equity     69,045       67,780       1,265       2 %                        
                                                         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 708,574     $ 654,130     $ 54,444       8 %                        

 

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AVERAGE INTEREST EARNING ASSETS

 

(Unaudited)                                                            
(Dollars in Thousands)         % of           % of     $     %           % of     $     %  
Averages for the Three Months Ended   June 30, 2014     Total     March 31, 2014     Total     Change     Change     June 30, 2013     Total     Change     Change  
                                                             
Interest-bearing certificate of deposits   $ 2,727       0 %   $ 2,727       0 %   $ 0       0 %   $ 2,235       0 %   $ 492       0 %
Interest-bearing deposits in banks     12,552       2 %     17,954       3 %     (5,402 )     -1 %     29,544       5 %     (16,992 )     -3 %
Investments     97,571       15 %     100,465       16 %     (2,894 )     -1 %     86,847       14 %     10,724       1 %
Gross loans     532,490       82 %     511,200       80 %     21,290       2 %     474,403       79 %     58,087       3 %
Loans held for sale     7,685       1 %     5,436       1 %     2,249       0 %     9,170       2 %     (1,485 )     -1 %
Total average interest-earning assets   $ 653,025       100 %   $ 637,782       100 %   $ 15,243             $ 602,199       100 %   $ 50,826          
                                                                                 
              % of               % of     $     %                                  
Averages for the Six Months Ended   June 30, 2014       Total     June 30, 2013       Total     Change     Change                                  
                                                                                 
Interest-bearing certificate of deposits   $ 2,727       0 %   $ 2,536       0 %   $ 191       0 %                                
Interest-bearing deposits in banks     15,238       2 %     32,629       6 %     (17,391 )     -4 %                                
Investments     99,010       15 %     81,066       14 %     17,944       1 %                                
Gross loans     521,904       81 %     465,727       79 %     56,177       2 %                                
Loans held for sale     6,567       1 %     11,268       2 %     (4,701 )     -1 %                                
Total average interest-earning assets   $ 645,446       100 %   $ 593,226       100 %   $ 52,220                                          

 

ASSET QUALITY

At June 30, 2014, total classified loans declined in dollars and as a percentage of total loans as compared to March 31, 2014, and June 30, 2013. Nonperforming loans consist primarily of commercial real estate loans. Total loans on accruing status 30-89 days past due also continue to remain below 0.50% of gross loans, mirroring the improvement in overall credit quality noted previously. We monitor delinquencies, defined as loans on accruing status 30-89 days past due, as an indicator of future adversely classified loans.

 

At June 30, 2014, total nonperforming loans were also down compared to March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013. Nonperforming assets also declined during this period in terms of total outstanding loans and as a percentage of total assets. This was primarily due to the payoff of a $1.8 million non-accrual commercial real estate loan during the current quarter, which was partially offset by the placement on non-accrual of a $1.2 million commercial real estate loan relationship. Reductions in nonperforming assets were also achieved through sales of OREO, as write-downs were minimal during the current period.

 

Adversely classified loans                                          
(Unaudited)                                          
(Dollars in Thousands)                                          
    June 30,
2014
    March 31,
2014
    $
 Change
    %
Change
    June 30,
2013
   
Change
    %
Change
 
                                           
Rated substandard or worse, but not impaired   $ 6,938     $ 6,842     $ 96       1 %   $ 4,113     $ 2,825       69 %
Impaired     9,025       9,952       (927 )     -9 %     12,859       (3,834 )     -30 %
Total adversely classified loans*   $ 15,963     $ 16,794     $ (831 )     -5 %   $ 16,972     $ (1,009 )     -6 %
                                                         
Gross loans   $ 548,371     $ 519,632     $ 28,739       6 %   $ 472,186     $ 76,185       16 %
Adversely classified loans to gross loans     2.91 %     3.23 %     -0.32 %             3.59 %     -0.68 %        
Allowance for loan losses   $ 8,315     $ 8,288     $ 27       0 %   $ 9,348     $ (1,033 )     -11 %
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of adversely classified loans     52.09 %     49.35 %     2.74 %             55.08 %     -2.99 %        
Allowance for loan losses to total impaired loans     92.13 %     83.28 %     8.85 %             72.70 %     19.43 %        

 

* 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.

 

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30-89 Days Past Due by type                                                            
(Unaudited)                                                            
(Dollars in Thousands)                                                            
                                                             
    June 30,
2014
    % of
Category
    March 31, 
2014
    % of
Category
    $ Change     % Change     June 30,
2013
    % of
Category
    $ Change     % Change  
                                                             
Commercial and agricultural   23       16.5 %    $ 32       4.1 %   $ (9 )     -28 %   $ 355       11.8 %   $ (332 )     -94 %
Real estate:                                                                                
Construction and development     -       0.0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %
Residential 1-4 family     53       38.1 %     180       23.1 %     (127 )     -71 %     517       17.2 %     (464 )     -90 %
Multi-family     -       0.0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %
Commercial real estate — owner occupied     -       0.0 %     309       39.6 %     (309 )     -100 %     314       10.4 %     (314 )     -100 %
Commercial real estate — non owner occupied     -       0.0 %     251       32.2 %     (251 )     -100 %     1,745       58.1 %     (1,745 )     -100 %
Farmland     -               -       0.0 %     -       0 %     55       1.8 %     (55 )     -100 %
Total real estate   $ 53             $ 740             $ (687 )     -93 %   $ 2,631             $ (2,578 )        
                                      -                                          
Consumer     63       45.3 %     8       1.0 %     55       688 %     20       0.7 %     43       215 %
Total loans 30-89 days past due, not in nonaccrual status   139       100.0 %   $ 780       100.0 %   $ (641 )     -82 %   $ 3,006       100.0 %   $ (2,867 )     -95 %
                                                                                 
Delinquent loans to total loans, not in nonaccrual status     0.03 %             0.15 %                             0.66 %                        

 

Non-performing assets                                          
(Unaudited)                                          
(Dollars in Thousands)   June 30,
2014
    March 31,
2014
    $ Change     % Change     June 30,
2013
    $ Change     % Change  
Loans on nonaccrual status   $ 6,388     $ 7,296     $ (908 )     -12 %   $ 10,368     $ (3,980 )     -38 %
Loans past due greater than 90 days but not on nonaccrual status     -       -       -               -       -          
Total non-performing loans     6,388       7,296       (908 )     -12 %     10,368       (3,980 )     -38 %
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets     991       2,386       (1,395 )     -58 %     3,451       (2,460 )     -71 %
Total nonperforming assets   $ 7,379     $ 9,682     $ (2,303 )     -24 %   $ 13,819     $ (6,440 )     -47 %
                                                         
Percentage of nonperforming assets to total assets     1.03 %     1.35 %                     2.01 %                

 

OREO declined during the second quarter 2014, and year-over year. Additional real estate properties taken into the OREO portfolio during the quarter was modest. OREO properties sold with a larger book value in the quarter compared to prior periods. OREO valuation adjustments continued to be minimal. At June 30, 2014, the OREO portfolio consisted of 10 properties, down in number and balance from both the first quarter 2014 and second quarter 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.

 

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Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets                                                      
(Unaudited)                                                            
(Dollars in Thousands)                                                            
For the Three Months Ended   June 30,
2014
    % of
Category
    March 31,
2014
    % of
Category
    $ Change     % Change     June 30,
2013
    % of
Category
    $
Change
    % Change  
Other real estate owned, beginning of period   $ 2,386       240.8 %   $ 2,771       116.1 %   $ (385 )     -14 %   $ 4,148       120.2 %   $ (1,762 )     -42 %
Transfers from outstanding loans     206       20.8 %     111       4.7 %     95       86 %     -       0.0 %     206       100 %
Improvements and other additions     -       0.0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %
Proceeds from sales     (1,490 )     -150.4 %     (448 )     -18.8 %     (1,042 )     233 %     (634 )     -18.4 %     (856 )     135 %
Net gain (loss) on sales     (57 )     -5.8 %     (36 )     -1.5 %     (21 )     58 %     45       1.3 %     (102 )     -227 %
Impairment charges     (54 )     -5.4 %     (12 )     -0.5 %     (42 )     350 %     (108 )     -3.1 %     54       -50 %
Total other real estate owned   $ 991       100.0 %   $ 2,386       100.0 %   $ (1,395 )     -58 %   $ 3,451       100.0 %   $ (2,460 )     -71 %
                                                                                 
For the Six Months Ended   June 30,
2014
      % of
Category
      June 30,
2013
      % of
Category
    $ Change        % Change                                  
Other real estate owned, beginning of period   $ 2,771       279.6 %   $ 4,678       135.6 %   $ (1,907 )     -41 %                                
Transfers from outstanding loans     317       32.0 %     209       6.1 %     108       52 %                                
Improvements and other additions     -       0.0 %     -       0.0 %     -       0 %                                
Proceeds from sales     (1,938 )     -195.6 %     (1,001 )     -29.0 %     (937 )     94 %                                
Net gain (loss) on sales     (93 )     -9.4 %     25       0.7 %     (118 )     -472 %                                
Impairment charges     (66 )     -6.7 %     (460 )     -13.3 %     394       -86 %                                
Total other real estate owned   $ 991       100.0 %   $ 3,451       100.0 %   $ (2,460 )     -71 %                                

 

Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets by type

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    June 30,
2014
    # of
Properties
    March 31,
2014
    # of
Properties
    $ Change     % Change     June 30,
2013
    # of
Properties
    $ Change     % Change  
                                                             
Construction, Land Dev & Other Land   $ 46       2     $ 60       3     $ (14 )     -23 %   $ 1,041       8     $ (995 )     -96 %
1-4 Family Residential Properties     317       4       789       7       (472 )     -60 %     570       4       (253 )     -44 %
Nonfarm Nonresidential Properties     628       4       1,537       8       (909 )     -59 %     1,840       11       (1,212 )     -66 %
Total OREO by type   $ 991       10     $ 2,386       18     $ (1,395 )     -58 %   $ 3,451       23     $ (2,460 )     -71 %

 

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The allowance for loan losses continues to decline in relation to total loans in concert with the general trend of reduced levels of classified loans, loan delinquencies and other relevant credit metrics. With the reduction in delinquencies, 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. A provision was made to the allowance for loan losses in second quarter 2014 corresponding to recent growth in the loan portfolio, as compared to no provision in the linked quarter and a reverse provision in second quarter 2013.

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2014, total net loan charge-offs were unchanged compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2014, but up versus the quarter ended June 30, 2013. The charge-offs incurred in the second quarter 2014 were primarily centered in one commercial real estate loan, which was written down $371,000 due to an impairment of the collateral securing the loan. This was partially offset by a $337,000 recovery resulting from the payoff of a $1.8 million commercial real estate loan. The ratio of net loan charge-offs to average gross loans (annualized) for the current quarter was unchanged compared to the linked quarter, but up slightly compared to the second 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   June 30,
2014
    March 31,
2014
    $
Change
    %
Change
    June 30,
2013
    $ Change     %
Change
 
                                           
Gross loans outstanding at end of period   $ 548,371     $ 519,632     $ 28,739       6 %   $ 475,601     $ 72,770       15 %
Average loans outstanding, gross   $ 532,490     $ 511,200     $ 21,290       4 %   $ 474,403     $ 58,087       12 %
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period   $ 8,288     $ 8,359     $ (71 )     -1 %   $ 9,348     $ (1,060 )     -11 %
Commercial     (9 )     (17 )     8       -47 %     -       (9 )     -100 %
Commercial Real Estate     (389 )     (7 )     (382 )     5457 %     (42 )     (347 )     826 %
Residential Real Estate     (4 )     (40 )     36       -90 %     (61 )     57       -93 %
Consumer     (29 )     (18 )     (11 )     61 %     (49 )     20       -41 %
Total charge-offs     (431 )     (82 )     (349 )     426 %     (152 )     (279 )     184 %
Commercial     1       1       0       0 %     5       (4 )     -80 %
Commercial Real Estate     347       5       342       6840 %     209       138       66 %
Residential Real Estate     9       4       5       125 %     2       7       350 %
Consumer     1       1       -       0 %     -       1       100 %
Total recoveries     358       11       347       3155 %     216       142       66 %
Net charge-offs     (73 )     (71 )     (2 )     3 %     64       (137 )     -214 %
Provision charged to income     100       -       100       100 %     (450 )     550       -122 %
Allowance for loan losses, end of period   $ 8,315     $ 8,288     $ 27       0 %   $ 8,962     $ (647 )     -7 %
Ratio of net loans charged-off to average gross loans outstanding, annualized     0.05 %     0.06 %     -0.01 %     -17 %     -0.05 %     0.10 %     -200 %
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to  gross loans outstanding     1.52 %     1.59 %     -0.07 %     -4 %     1.88 %     -0.36 %     -19 %
                                                         
For the Six Months Ended    

June 30,

2014

     

June 30,

2013

     

$

Change

     

%
Change

                         
                                                         
Gross loans outstanding at end of period   $ 519,632     $ 472,186     $ 47,446       10 %                        
Average loans outstanding, gross   $ 511,200     $ 456,954     $ 54,246       12 %                        
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period   $ 8,359     $ 9,358     $ (999 )     -11 %                        
Commercial     (26 )     -       (26 )     -100 %                        
Commercial Real Estate     (396 )     (47 )     (349 )     743 %                        
Residential Real Estate     (44 )     (71 )     27       -38 %                        
Consumer     (47 )     (60 )     13       -22 %                        
Total charge-offs     (513 )     (178 )     (335 )     188 %                        
Commercial     2       15       (13 )     -87 %                        
Commercial Real Estate     352       214       138       64 %                        
Residential Real Estate     13       2       11       550 %                        
Consumer     2       1       1       100 %                        
Total recoveries     369       232       137       59 %                        
Net charge-offs     (144 )     54       (198 )     -367 %                        
Provision charged to income     100       (450 )     550       100 %                        
Allowance for loan losses, end of period   $ 8,315     $ 8,962     $ (647 )     -7 %                        
Ratio of net loans charged-off to average gross loans outstanding, annualized     0.06 %     -0.02 %     0.08 %     0 %                        
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to  gross loans outstanding     1.60 %     1.90 %     -0.30 %     -16 %                        

 

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 10-K.

 

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Overall, we believe that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable losses in the loan portfolio at June 30, 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.

 

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.

 

    June 30,     December 31,     June 30,  
    2014     2013     2013  
                         
Primary liquidity     9.7 %     16.3 %     19.7 %
Short term funds availability     23.5 %     29.4 %     28.7 %
Net non-core funding dependency     6.83 %     3.20 %     10.10 %
                         
Gross loans to deposits     88.55 %     80.70 %     80.00 %

 

An analysis of liquidity should encompass a review of the changes that appear in the consolidated statements of cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. The statement of cash flows includes operating, investing, and financing categories.

 

At June 30, 2014, the Bank had $10.0 million in outstanding borrowings against its $120.6 million in established borrowing capacity with the FHLB. The Bank had the same amount outstanding in borrowings at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013. The borrowing capacity at the FHLB was $143.1 million and $128.7 million at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 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 $61.5 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 June 30, 2014, the Bank had commitments to extend credit and standby letters related to extensions of credit of $101.1 million compared to $107.6 million at December 31, 2013 and $91.3 million at June 30, 2013. Such commitments represented 18.7%, 21.3% and 19.6% of total net loans as of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively. Please refer to Note 7 – “Commitments and Contingencies” in the accompanying financial statements for further information.

 

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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 June 30, 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 2013 10-K.

 

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 June 30, 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 2013 10-K.

 

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

 

(a) Between April 3, 2014 and August 4, 2014, the Company sold 45,901 shares of common stock at a price of $6.50 per share upon exercise of certain warrants originally issued in a private placement transaction completed in 2009.  Of this amount, 27,095 shares were acquired by current officers and directors of the Company. Total proceeds from the exercise of warrants were $298,356.50, all of which will be used for general working capital purposes.  The Company completed the sales pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

 

(b) [Not applicable.]

 

(c) None.

 

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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

 

 

  

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: August 13, 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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