UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

 

Commission File Number 000-29829

 

PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Washington 91-1815009
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
   
1101 S. Boone Street
Aberdeen, Washington 98520-5244
(360) 533-8870
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of Registrant's principal executive offices)

 

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 website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. (See the 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    x Smaller Reporting Company

 

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 of the issuer's common stock, par value $1.00 per share, outstanding as of April 30, 2013, was 10,121,853 shares.

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION 3
     
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 3
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  
  MARCH 31, 2013 AND DECEMBER 31, 2012 3
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  
  THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012 4
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE  
  INCOME THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012 5
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  
  THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012 6
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS'  
  EQUITY THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012 7
     
  NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 8
     
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL  
  CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 28
     
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT  
  MARKET RISK 39
     
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 39
     
PART II OTHER INFORMATION 40
     
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 40
     
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS 40
     
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND  
  USE OF PROCEEDS 40
     
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 40
     
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 40
     
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION 40
     
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS 40
     
  SIGNATURES 40

 

 
 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   

PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012

(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)

 

   March 31, 2013   December 31, 2012 
         
Assets          
Cash and due from banks  $11,088   $14,168 
Interest bearing deposits in banks   35,820    42,687 
Certificates of deposits held for investment   2,235    2,985 
Investment securities available-for-sale (amortized cost of          
$69,119 and $59,658)   70,372    61,106 
Investment securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $6,953          
and $6,985)   6,919    6,937 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   3,098    3,126 
Loans held for sale   11,937    12,950 
           
Loans   471,171    448,196 
Allowance for credit losses   9,348    9,358 
Loans, net   461,823    438,838 
           
Premises and equipment   15,133    14,593 
Other real estate owned   4,148    4,679 
Accrued interest receivable   2,358    2,079 
Cash surrender value of life insurance   17,905    17,784 
Goodwill   11,282    11,282 
Other intangible assets   1,268    1,268 
Other assets   8,883    9,112 
           
Total assets  $664,269   $643,594 
           
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity          
Deposits:          
Demand, non-interest bearing  $128,867   $115,138 
Savings and interest-bearing demand   307,291    295,100 
Time, interest-bearing   133,037    138,005 
Total deposits   569,195    548,243 
           
Accrued interest payable   205    213 
Short-term borrowings   - -    3,000 
Long-term borrowings   10,000    7,500 
Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    13,403 
Other liabilities   4,128    4,514 
Total liabilities   596,931    576,873 
           
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)   - -    - - 
           
Shareholders' Equity          
Common Stock (par value $1); 25,000,000 shares authorized; 10,121,853 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012   10,122    10,122 
Additional paid-in capital   41,383    41,366 
Retained earnings    15,513    14,812 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   320    421 
Total shareholders' equity   67,338    66,721 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $664,269   $643,594 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

Three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2013   2012 
Interest and dividend income        
Loans  $5,873   $6,546 
Investment securities and FHLB dividends   370    470 
Deposits with banks and federal funds sold   28    18 
Total interest and dividend income   6,271    7,034 
           
Interest Expense          
Deposits   567    825 
Other borrowings   122    159 
Total interest expense   689    984 
           
Net Interest Income   5,582    6,050 
Provision for credit losses   - -    100 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   5,582    5,950 
           
Non-interest Income          
Service charges on deposits   410    413 
Net gain (loss) on sales of other real estate owned   (20)   172 
Gain on sales of loans   1,509    799 
Gain on sales of investments available-for-sale, net   58    10 
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses (net of
$10 and $192, respectively, recognized in other
comprehensive income before taxes)
   - -    (70)
Earnings on bank owned life insurance   121    131 
Other operating income   548    393 
Total non-interest income   2,626    1,848 
           
Non-interest Expense          
Salaries and employee benefits   4,386    3,758 
Occupancy and equipment   604    613 
Other real estate owned write-downs   352    107 
Other real estate owned operating costs   84    122 
Professional services   262    157 
FDIC and State assessments   136    194 
Data processing   430    343 
Other   1,165    1,305 
Total non-interest expense   7,419    6,599 
           
Income before income taxes   789    1,199 
Income taxes   88    181 
           
Net Income  $701   $1,018 
           
Earnings per common share:          
Basic  $0.07   $0.10 
Diluted  $0.07    0.10 
Weighted Average shares outstanding:          
Basic   10,121,853    10,121,853 
Diluted   10,162,075    10,121,861 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)

      

   Three Months Ended
March 31
 
   2013   2012 
Net income  $701   $1,018 
           
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:          
Net unrealized losses on investment securities   (129)   (37)
Defined benefit plans   28    29 
           
Other Comprehensive Loss   (101)   (8)
           
Comprehensive Income  $600   $1,010 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   2013   2012 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net income  $701   $1,018 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Provision for credit losses   - -    100 
Depreciation and amortization   516    498 
Origination of loans held for sale   (85,244)   (46,131)
Proceeds of loans held for sale   87,702    49,890 
Gain on sales of loans   (1,509)   (799)
Gain on sale of investments available-for-sale   (58)   (10)
Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings   - -    70 
Net (gain) loss on sale of other real estate owned   20    (172)
Increase  in accrued interest receivable   (279)   (251)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable   (8)   58 
Other real estate owned write-downs   352    107 
Other, net   (61)   (822)
Net cash provided by operating activities   2,132    3,556 
           
INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Net (increase) decrease in interest bearing balances with banks   6,867    (10,816)
Net decrease in certificates of deposits held for investment   750    - - 
Purchase of securities available-for-sale   (13,681)   (5,729)
Proceeds from maturities of investments held-to-maturity   18    27 
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale   1,171    2,443 
Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale   2,923    1,126 
Net (increase) decrease in loans   (23,288)   4,944 
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned   368    1,544 
Purchase of premises and equipment   (792)   (152)
Net cash used in investing activities   (25,664)   (6,613)
           
FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Net increase in deposits   20,952    2,369 
Repayment of short-term borrowings   (3,000)   - - 
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt   2,500    - - 
Net decrease in secured borrowings   - -    (14)
Net cash provided by financing activities   20,452    2,355 
           
Net decrease in cash and due from banks   (3,080)   (702)
           
Cash and due from Banks          
Beginning of period   14,168    12,607 
           
End of period  $11,088   $11,905 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION          
Cash payments for:          
Interest  $697   $926 
Income taxes   80    916 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Change in fair value of securities available-for-sale, net of tax  $(129)  $(37)
Transfer of loans held for sale to loans held for investment   64    - - 
Other real estate owned acquired in settlement of loans   (209)   (1,772)
Financed sale of other real estate owned   - -    166 
Reclass of long-term borrowings to short-term borrowings   - -    3,000 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

Three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   Shares of Common Stock   Common Stock   Additional Paid-in Capital   Retained Earnings   Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   Total 
                         
Balance January 1, 2012   10,121,853   $10,122   $41,342   $12,051   ($245)  $63,270 
                               
Net income                  1,018         1,018 
                               
Other comprehensive loss                       (8)   (8)
                               
Stock compensation expense             4              4 
                               
Balance March 31, 2012   10,121,853   $10,122   $41,346   $13,069   ($253)  $64.284 
                               
                               
Balance January 1, 2013   10,121,853   $10,122   $41,366   $14,812   $421   $66,721 
                               
Net income                  701         701 
                               
Other comprehensive loss                       (101)   (101)
                               
Stock compensation expense             17              17 
                               
Balance March 31, 2013   10,121,853   $10,122   $41,383   $15,513   $320   $67,338 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Pacific Financial Corporation ("Pacific" or the "Company") in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results anticipated for the year ending December 31, 2013. Certain information and footnote disclosures included in the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, 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, 2012.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Certain prior year disclosures have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 presentation with no change to net income or shareholders’ equity as previously reported. Loans held for sale have been excluded from the loan and credit quality tables in Note 4- Loans.

 

Note 2 – Earnings per Share

 

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

 

    Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2013     2012  
Basic:                
Net income   $ 701     $ 1,018  
Weighted average shares outstanding     10,121,853       10,121,853  
Basic earnings per share   $ 0.07     $ 0.10  
                 
Diluted:                
Net income   $ 701     $ 1,018  
Weighted average shares outstanding     10,121,853       10,121,853  
Effect of dilutive stock options     40,222       8  
Weighted average shares outstanding
assuming dilution
    10,162,075       10,121,861  
Diluted earnings  per share   $ 0.07     $ 0.10  

 

As of March 31, 2013 and 2012, there were 470,140 and 524,107 shares, respectively, subject to outstanding options and 699,642 and 699,642 shares, respectively, subject to outstanding warrants with 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, and other corporations, and mortgage backed securities (“MBS”).

 

Securities Held-to-Maturity  Amortized
Cost
   Unrealized
Gains
   Unrealized Losses   Fair
Value
 
                 
March 31, 2013                
State and municipal securities  $6,710   $   18   $                  - -   $6,728 
Agency MBS   209    16    - -    225 
Total  $6,919   $34   $ - -   $6,953 
                     
December 31, 2012                    
State and municipal securities  $6,716   $32   $ - -   $6,748 
Agency MBS   221    16    - -    237 
Total  $6,937   $48   $- -   $6,985 

 

Securities Available-for-Sale  Amortized
Cost
   Unrealized Gains   Unrealized Losses   Fair
Value
 
                 
March 31, 2013                
U.S. Government securities  $5,900   $57   $2   $5,955 
State and municipal securities   29,142    1,686    98    30,730 
Agency MBS   28,817    194    350    28,661 
Non-agency MBS   2,692    5    258    2,439 
Corporate bonds   2,568    19    - -    2,587 
Total  $69,119   $1,961   $708   $70,372 
                     
December 31, 2012                    
U.S. Government securities  $5,922   $36   $6   $5,952 
State and municipal securities   25,254    1,691    39    26,906 
Agency MBS   22,113    249    203    22,159 
Non-agency MBS   2,804    12    272    2,544 
Corporate bonds   3,565    - -    20    3,545 
Total  $59,658   $1,988   $540   $61,106 

  

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Unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are summarized as follows:

 

   Less than 12 Months   12 months or More   Total 
Available-for-Sale  Fair
Value
   Gross
Unrealized Losses
   Fair
Value
   Gross
Unrealized Losses
   Fair
Value
   Gross
Unrealized Losses
 
                         
March 31, 2013                        
U.S. Government securities  $2,685   $2   $- -   $- -   $2,685   $2 
State and municipal securities   5,298    98    - -    - -    5,298    98 
Agency MBS   17,771    342    1,070    8    18,841    350 
Non-agency MBS   48    10    1,862    248    1,910    258 
Total  $25,802   $452   $2,932   $256   $28,734   $708 
                               
December 31, 2012                              
U.S. Government securities  $2,688   $6   $- -   $- -   $2,688   $6 
State and municipal securities   1,896    39     - -       - -    1,896    39 
Agency MBS   11,890    198    370    5    12,260    203 
Non-agency MBS   - -    - -    1,909    272    1,909    272 
Corporate bonds   1,957    20    - -    - -    1,957    20 
Total  $18,431   $263   $2,279   $277   $20,710   $540 

 

At March 31, 2013, there were 43 investment securities in an unrealized loss position, of which seven were in a continuous loss position for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses on these securities were caused by changes in interest rates, widening pricing spreads and market illiquidity, leading to a decline in the fair value subsequent to their purchase. The Company has evaluated the securities shown above and anticipates full recovery of amortized cost with respect to these securities at maturity or sooner in the event of a more favorable market environment. Based on management’s evaluation, and because the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that it will have to sell the securities before recovery of cost basis, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2013, except as described below with respect to one non-agency MBS.

 

For non-agency MBS the Company estimates expected future cash flows of the underlying collateral, together with any credit enhancements. The expected future cash flows of the underlying collateral are determined using the remaining contractual cash flows adjusted for future expected credit losses (which considers current delinquencies, future expected default rates and collateral value by vintage) and prepayments. The expected cash flows of the security are then discounted to arrive at a present value amount. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, one non-agency MBS was determined to be other-than-temporarily-impaired resulting in the Company recording $0 and $70, respectively, in impairments related to credit losses through earnings.

 

Gross gains realized on sales of securities were $58 and $16 and gross losses realized were $0 and $6 during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

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, that are known by the Company to have elevated risk characteristics.

 

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Note 4 – Loans

 

Loans

 

Loans held in the portfolio at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:

 

   March 31,
2013
   December 31,
2012
 
         
Commercial  $96,642   $87,278 
Residential real estate:          
Residential 1-4 family   77,771    77,497 
Multi-family   10,150    7,744 
Commercial real estate:          
Construction and land development   32,496    31,411 
Commercial real estate – owner occupied   109,682    109,783 
Commercial real estate – non owner occupied   109,676    103,014 
Farmland   23,746    24,544 
Consumer   12,023    7,782 
Less unearned income   (1,015)   (857)
           
Total Loans  $471,171   $448,196 

  

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

Changes in the allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in loans as of, and for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are as follows:

 

   Commercial   Commercial Real Estate
(“CRE”)
   Residential Real Estate   Consumer   Unallocated   2013
Total
 
Allowance for Credit Losses:                        
Beginning balance  $923   $4,098   $829   $531   $2,977   $9,358 
Charge-offs   - -    (5)   (10)   (11)   - -    (26)
Recoveries   10    5    - -    1    - -    16 
Provision for (recapture of)
credit losses
   (222)   (355)   (32)   21    588    - - 
                               
Ending balance  $711   $3,743   $787   $542   $3,565   $9,348 
                               
Ending balance:  individually evaluated for impairment   

 

- -

    

 

- -

    

 

- -

    

 

- -

    

 

- -

    

 

- -

 
                               
Ending balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment   711    3,743    787    542    3,565    9,348 
                               
Loans:                              
Ending balance:  individually evaluated for impairment  $1,574   $12,137   $1,265  

 

- -

   $

 

- -

   $14,976 
                               
Ending balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment   95,068    263,463    86,656    12,023    

 

- -

    457,210 
                               
Ending balance  $96,642   $275,600   $87,921   $12,023   - -   $472,186 
Less unearned income                            (1,015)
                               
Ending balance total loans                           $471,171 

 

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Changes in the allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in loans as of, and for the years ended December 31, 2012 are as follows:

 

   Commercial   Commercial Real Estate
(“CRE”)
   Residential Real Estate   Consumer   Unallocated   2012
Total
 
                         
Allowance for Credit Losses:                        
Beginning balance  $1,012   $6,803   $1,046   $642   $1,624   $11,127 
Charge-offs   (67)   (827)   (576)   (309)   - -    (1,779)
Recoveries   23    917    162    8    - -    1,110 
Provision for (recapture of)
credit losses
   (45)   (2,795)   197    190    1,353    (1,100)
                               
Ending balance  $923   $4,098   $829   $531   $2,977   $9,358 
                               
Ending balance:  individually evaluated for impairment  $

 

- -

   $

 

- -

   $

- -

   $

 

- -

   $

 

- -

   $

 

- -

 
                               
Ending balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment   923    4,098    829    531    2,977    9,358 
                               
Loans:                              
Ending balance:  individually evaluated for impairment  $2,219   $11,697   $868   $

 

- -

   $

 

- -

   $14,784 
                               
Ending balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment   85,059    257,055    84,373    7,782    

 

- -

    434,269 
                               
Ending balance  $87,278   $268,752   $85,241   $7,782   $- -   $449,053 
Less unearned income                            (857)
                               
Ending balance total loans                           $448,196 

 

 

Credit Quality Indicators

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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Loans by credit quality risk rating at March 31, 2013 are as follows:

 

   Pass   Other Loans Especially Mentioned   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
                     
Commercial  $92,634   $1,259   $2,733   $16   $96,642 
                          
Real estate:                         
Construction and development   28,888    1,437    2,171    - -    32,496 
Residential 1-4 family   73,402    705    3,664    - -    77,771 
Multi-family   10,150    - -    - -    - -    10,150 
CRE – owner occupied   103,531    1,501    4,650    - -    109,682 
CRE – non owner occupied   89,855    16,975    2,846    - -    109,676 
Farmland   22,166    569    1,011    - -    23,746 
Total real estate   327,992    21,187    14,342    - -    363,521 
                          
Consumer   11,934    50    39    - -    12,023 
                          
Subtotal  $432,560   $22,496   $17,114   $16   $472,186 
Less unearned income                       (1,015)
                          
Total loans                      $471,171 

  

Loans by credit quality risk rating at December 31, 2012 are as follows:

 

   Pass   Other Loans Especially Mentioned   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
                     
Commercial  $82,899   $979   $3,368   $32   $87,278 
                          
Real estate:                         
Construction and development   27,209    603    3,355    244    31,411 
Residential 1-4 family   72,414    2,016    3,067    - -    77,497 
Multi-family   7,744    - -    - -    - -    7,744 
CRE – owner occupied   103,444    1,844    4,495    - -    109,783 
CRE – non owner occupied   84,610    12,346    6,058    - -    103,014 
Farmland   23,511    - -    1,033    - -    24,544 
Total real estate   318,932    16,809    18,008    244    353,993 
                          
Consumer   7,740    - -    42    - -    7,782 
                          
Subtotal  $409,571   $17,788   $21,418   $276   $449,053 
Less unearned income                       (857)
                          
Total loans                      $448,196 

 

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Impaired Loans

 

Following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans at March 31, 2013:

 

   Recorded Investment   Unpaid Principal Balance   Related
Allowance
   3 Month Average Recorded Investment   3 Months Interest Income Recognized 
With no related allowance recorded:                    
Commercial  $1,574   $1,574   $- -   $1,897   $2 
Residential real estate   1,265    1,572    - -    1,067    4 
Commercial real estate:                         
CRE – owner occupied   2,909    2,909    - -    3,022    12 
CRE – non-owner occupied   6,433    7,038    - -    6,114    17 
Construction and development   1,840    4,107    - -    1,816    20 
Farmland   955    955    - -    966    - - 
Total:   14,976    18,155    - -    14,882    55 

 

There were no impaired loans with a related allowance recorded at March 31, 2013.

 

Following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans at December 31, 2012:

 

   Recorded Investment   Unpaid Principal Balance   Related
Allowance
   Average Recorded Investment   Interest
Income Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:                    
Commercial  $2,219   $2,219   $- -   $966   $30 
Consumer   - -    - -    - -    45    - - 
Residential real estate   868    1,100    - -    756    17 
Commercial real estate:                         
CRE – owner occupied   3,134    3,166    - -    1,259    2 
CRE – non-owner occupied   5,795    6,401    - -    3,272    84 
Construction and development   1,792    4,053    - -    2,707    81 
Farmland   976    976    - -    195    - - 
Subtotal:   14,784    17,915    - -    9,200    214 
                          
With an allowance recorded:                         
Residential real estate   - -    - -    - -    97    - - 
Commercial real estate:                         
CRE - non-owner occupied   - -    - -    - -    2,845    - - 
Construction and development   - -    - -    - -    189    12 
Subtotal:   - -    - -    - -    3,131    12 
                          
Total:                         
Commercial   2,219    2,219    - -    966    30 
Consumer   - -    - -    - -    45    - - 
Residential real estate   868    1,100    - -    853    17 
Commercial real estate:                         
CRE – owner occupied   3,134    3,166    - -    1,259    2 
CRE – non-owner occupied   5,795    6,401    - -    6,117    84 
Construction and development   1,792    4,053    - -    2,896    93 
Farmland   976    976    - -    195    - - 
Total  $14,784   $17,915   $- -   $12,331   $226 

 

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Aging Analysis

 

The following table provides an age analysis of past due loans at March 31, 2013.

 

   Current   30-59 Days
Past Due
   60-89 Days Past Due   Greater
Than 90
Days Past
Due and
Still Accruing
   Total
Past Due
   Non-
accrual Loans
   Total
Loans
 
                             
Commercial  $95,252   $130   $ - -   $- -   $130   $1,260   $96,642 
                                    
Real estate:                                   
Construction & development   30,656    --    - -    - -    - -    1,840    32,496 
Residential 1-4 family   76,319    255    - -    - -    255    1,197    77,771 
Multi-family   10,150    - -    - -    - -    - -    - -    10,150 
CRE owner occupied   105,445    614    - -    - -    614    3,623    109,682 
CRE non-owner occupied   105,381    - -    - -    - -    - -    4,295    109,676 
Farmland   22,567    224    - -    - -    224    955    23,746 
Total real estate   350,518    1,093    - -    - -    1,093    11,910    363,521 
                                    
Consumer   12,010    3    10    - -    13    - -    12,023 
                                    
Less unearned income   (1,015)   - -    - -    - -    - -    - -    (1,015)
                                    
Total  $456,765   $1,226   $10   $--   $1,236   $13,170   $471,171 

 

 

The following table provides an age analysis of past due loans at December 31, 2012.

 

   Current   30-59 Days
Past Due
   60-89 Days Past Due   Greater Than 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing   Total Past Due   Non-accrual Loans   Total Loans 
                             
Commercial  $85,243   $107   $27   $- -   $134   $1,901   $87,278 
                                    
Real estate:                                   
Construction & development   29,619    - -    - -    - -    - -    1,792    31,411 
Residential 1-4 family   75,102    1,505    90    - -    1,595    800    77,497 
Multi-family   7,744    - -    - -    - -    - -    - -    7,744 
CRE owner occupied   105,936    - -    - -    - -    - -    3,847    109,783 
CRE non-owner occupied   96,567    652    - -    - -    652    5,795    103,014 
Farmland   23,435    133    - -    - -    133    976    24,544 
Total real estate   338,403    2,290    90    - -    2,380    13,210    353,993 
                                    
Consumer   7,773    8    - -    - -    8    1    7,782 
                                    
Less unearned income   (857)   - -    - -    - -    - -    - -    (857)
                                    
Total  $430,562   $2,405   $117   $--   $2,522   $15,112   $448,196 

 

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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.  As a result, loans modified in a TDR for the Company may have the financial effect of increasing the specific allowance associated with the loan.  An allowance for impaired loans that have been modified in a TDR is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the estimated fair value of the collateral, less any selling costs, if the loan is collateral dependent.  The Company’s practice is to re-appraise collateral dependent loans every six to nine months. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, 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.

 

The following tables present TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2013, all of which were modified due to financial stress of the borrower.

 

   Current TDRs    Subsequently Defaulted TDRs 
         
   Number of Contracts   Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Number of Contracts   Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment 
                         
Commercial   1   $335   $314                
Residential real estate   3    342    297    - -   $- -   $- - 
CRE owner occupied   1    59    56    - -    - -    - - 
CRE non-owner occupied   1    2,180    2,138    - -    - -    - - 
Construction & development   3    2,972    1,542    - -    - -    - - 
                               
Ending balance (1)   9   $5,888   $4,347    - -   $--   $-- 

 

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

 

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There were no loans modified as a TDR within the previous 12 months that subsequently defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2013. Loans classified as TDRs are considered impaired loans. The Company had no commitments to lend additional funds for loans classified as TDRs at March 31, 2013.

 

Note 5 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

The following table presents the components of other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

 

   Before Tax   Tax Effect   Net of Tax 
             
Three months Ended March 31, 2013               
                
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:               
Net unrealized losses arising during the period  $(138)  $(47)  $(91)
Less: reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income   (58)   (20)   (38)
Net unrealized losses on investment securities   (196)   (67)   (129)
                
Defined Benefit Plans:               
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and net
actuarial gains/losses
   42    14    28 
                
Other Comprehensive Loss  $(154)  $(53)  $(101)
                
Three months Ended March 31, 2012               
                
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:               
Net unrealized gains arising during the period  $(117)  $(40)  $(77)
Less: reclassification adjustment for net losses realized in net income   60    20    40 
Net unrealized losses on investment securities   (57)   (20)   (37)
                
Defined Benefit Plans:               
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and net
actuarial gains/losses
   44    15    29 
                
Other Comprehensive Loss  $(12)  $(4)  $(8)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

   Net Unrealized Gains and Losses on Investment Securities   Defined Benefit Plans   Total 
             
Balance,  January 1, 2013  $956   $(535)  $421 
                
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications   (91)   28    (63)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI   (38)   - -    (38)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)   (129)   28    (101)
                
Balance, March 31, 2013  $827   $(507)  $320 
                
Balance,  January 1, 2012  $420   $(665)  $(245)
                
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications   (77)   29    (48)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI   40    - -    40 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)   (37)   29    (8)
                
Balance, March 31, 2012  $383   $(636)  $(253)

 

Note 6 – Stock Based Compensation

 

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

 

Stock Options

 

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

 

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

 

Grant period ended  Expected
Life
   Risk Free
Interest Rate
   Expected
Volatility
   Dividend
Yield
   Average
Fair Value
 
                          
March 31, 2013   6.5 years    1.35%   23.04%   4.17%  $0.46 

 

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There were no options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2012.

 

A summary of stock option activity as of March 31, 2013 and 2012, and changes during the three months then ended are presented below:

   Shares   Weighted Average Exercise Price   Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term ( Years)   Aggregate Intrinsic Value 
March 31, 2013                
                 
Outstanding beginning of period   537,107   $11.28           
Granted   175,000    5.00           
Exercised   - -    - -           
Forfeited   - -    - -           
Expired   (51,467)   10.98           
                     
Outstanding end of period   660,640   $9.64    5.7   $64 
Exercisable end of period   339,160   $13.26    3.1   $1 
                     
March 31, 2012                    
                     
Outstanding beginning of period   586,448   $11.32           
Granted   - -    - -           
Exercised   - -    - -           
Forfeited   (10,050)   11.30           
Expired   (47,291)   10.57           
                     
Outstanding end of period   529,107   $11.39    4.7   $

      - - 

 
Exercisable end of period   358,177   $13.23    3.3   $

- - 

 

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested options as of March 31, 2013 and 2012 and changes during the three months then ended, are presented below:

 

   2013   2012 
   Shares   Weighted Average Fair Value   Shares   Weighted Average Fair Value 
Non-vested beginning of period   147,280   $0.31    174,740   $0.37 
Granted   175,000    0.46    - -    - - 
Vested   (800)   0.35    - -    - - 
Forfeited   - -    - -    (3,810)   0.29 
Non-vested end of period   321,480   $0.39    170,930   $0.38 

 

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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 during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $11 and $4 ($7 and $3 net of tax), respectively. Future compensation expense for unvested awards outstanding as of March 31, 2013, is estimated to be $93 recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9 years. There were no options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

 

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 three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

 

   Shares   Weighted average grant price   Weighted average remaining contractual terms (in years) 
             
Outstanding, January 1, 2013   16,059           
Granted   22,724   $4.80      
                
Outstanding, March 31, 2013   38,783         2.6 
                
                
Outstanding, January 1, 2012   - -           
Granted   7,274   $4.15      
                
Outstanding, March 31, 2012   7,274         3.0 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company recognized compensation expense related to RSUs of $6 ($4 net of tax). There was no compensation expense recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2012. As of March 31, 2013, there was $167 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested RSUs.

 

Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies

 

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

 

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as they do for on-balance-sheet instruments. A summary of the Bank’s off-balance sheet commitments at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is as follows:

 

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   March 31,   December 31, 
   2013   2012 
         
Commitments to extend credit  $83,576   $84,493 
Standby letters of credit   1,953    1,975 

 

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 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”. This ASU will require an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. An entity is required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-11 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements at the date of adoption.

 

In February 2013, FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income”. This ASU requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component and to present either on the face of the statement where net income is presented, or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The amendments are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2012. The disclosures required from adoption of this ASU have been included in these financial statements.

 

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Note 9 – 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.

 

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 data 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 analysis of the prices against statistics and trends and maintenance of an investment watch list. Based on this review, management determines whether the current placement of the security in the fair value hierarchy is appropriate or whether transfers may be warranted. As necessary, the Company compares prices received from the pricing service to discounted cash flow models or through performing independent valuations of inputs and assumptions similar to those used by the pricing service in order to ensure prices represent a reasonable estimate of fair value. Although the Company does identify differences from time to time as a result of these validation procedures, the Company did not make any significant adjustments as of March 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

 

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The following table presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

March 31, 2013  Readily Available Market
Inputs
Level 1
   Observable Market
Inputs
Level 2
   Significant Unobservable
Inputs
Level 3
   Total 
                 
Securities available-for-sale                
U.S. Government securities  $- -   $5,955   $- -   $5,955 
State and municipal securities   - -    29,631    1,099    30,730 
Agency MBS   - -    28,661    - -    28,661 
Non-agency MBS   - -    2,439    - -    2,439 
Corporate bonds   990    1,597    - -    2,587 
                     
Total  $990   $68,283   $1,099   $70,372 

 

December 31, 2012  Readily Available Market
Inputs
Level 1
   Observable Market
Inputs
Level 2
   Significant Unobservable
Inputs
Level 3
   Total 
                 
Securities available-for-sale                
U.S. Government securities  $- -   $5,952   $- -   $5,952 
State and municipal securities   - -    25,807    1,099    26,906 
Agency MBS   - -    22,159    - -    22,159 
Non-agency MBS   - -    2,544    - -    2,544 
Corporate bonds   1,957    1,588    - -    3,545 
                     
Total  $1,957   $58,050   $1,099   $61,106 

 

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 the Company had two 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.

 

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The following table presents a reconciliation of assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. There were no transfers of assets in to or out of Level 1, 2 or 3 for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

 

   Three months ended March 31, 
   2013   2012 
         
Balance beginning of period  $1,099   $1,140 
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)   

- -

    (62)
           
Balance end of period  $1,099   $1,078 

 

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 primarily rely on third party appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers, less costs to sell. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach.

 

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

 

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

 

Other real estate owned – OREO is initially recorded at the lower of the carrying amount of the loan or 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.

 

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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.

 

The following table presents the Company’s assets that were held at the end of each period that were accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 

   Readily Available
Market Inputs
Level 1
   Observable Market Inputs
Level 2
   Significant Unobservable
Inputs
Level 3
   Total 
March 31, 2013                
OREO  $- -   $- -   $915   $915 
                     
December 31, 2012                    
Impaired loans  $- -   $- -   $5,053   $5,053 
OREO  $- -   $- -   $4,807   $4,807 

 

Other real estate owned with a pre-foreclosure loan balance of $209 was acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2013. There were no write-downs upon foreclosure.

 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 inputs for financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2013:

 

   Fair
Value
   Valuation
Technique
  Significant Unobservable
Inputs
  Range (Weighted Average) 
                 
OREO  $915   Appraised value - Sales comparison approach  Adjustment for market conditions   0-10% (10%) 

 

 

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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.

 

Loans, net and Loans held for sale

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

 

Deposits

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

 

Short-term borrowings

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

 

Long-term borrowings

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

 

Junior subordinated debentures

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

 

Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments

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

 

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The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is as follows:

 

March 31, 2013  Carrying Amount   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Fair Value
 
                     
Financial Assets                    
Cash and cash equivalents  $46,908   $46,908   $ - -   $- -   $46,908 
Certificates of deposits held for investment   2,235    - -    2,235    - -    2,235 
Securities available-for sale   70,372    990    68,283    1,099    70,372 
Securities held-to-maturity   6,919    - -    6,953    - -    6,953 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock   3,098    - -    3,098    - -    3,098 
Loans held for sale   11,937    - -    11,990    - -    11,990 
Loans, net   461,823    - -    - -    425,444    425,444 
                          
Financial Liabilities                         
Deposits  $569,195   $- -   $570,342   $- -   $570,342 
Long-term borrowings   10,000    - -    10,240    - -    10,240 
Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    - -    - -    8,265    8,265 

 

December 31, 2012  Carrying Amount   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Fair Value
 
                     
Financial Assets                    
Cash and cash equivalents  $56,855   $56,855   $- -   $ - -   $56,855 
Certificates of deposits held for investment   2,985    2,985    - -    - -    2,985 
Securities available-for sale   61,106    1,957    58,050    1,099    61,106 
Securities held-to-maturity   6,937    - -    6,985    - -    6,985 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock   3,126    - -    3,126    - -    3,126 
Loans held for sale   12,950    - -    12,977    - -    12,977 
Loans, net   438,838    - -    - -    401,224    401,224 
                          
Financial Liabilities                         
Deposits  $548,243   $ - -   $549,504   $ - -   $549,504 
Short-term borrowings   3,000    - -    3,042    - -    3,042 
Long-term borrowings   7,500    - -    7,765    - -    7,765 
Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    - -    - -    8,318    8,318 

  

Note 10 – Agreement to Acquire Branch Locations

 

On January 29, 2013, the Company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Bank of the Pacific, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Aberdeen, Washington; Astoria, Oregon; and Seaside, Oregon branches of Sterling Savings Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sterling Financial Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, the Bank will acquire approximately $48 million of deposits, paying a deposit premium of 2.77% on core in-market deposits assumed. Additionally, approximately $5 million of performing loans will be acquired. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions of closing, is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2013.

 

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ITEM 2 – MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

A Warning About Forward-Looking Information

 

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," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates" or similar expressions.

 

Any forward-looking statements in this document are subject to the risks of our business, including risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (the “2012 10-K”), as well as risks relating to, among other things, the following:

 

1.      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;

 

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

 

3.      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;

 

4.      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;

 

5.      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

 

6.      our proposed acquisition of three bank branches owned by Sterling Savings Bank that is subject to the satisfaction of application closing conditions, which may or may not be satisfied.

 

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.

 

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Overview

 

The Company is a bank holding company headquartered in Aberdeen, Washington. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, The Bank of the Pacific (the “Bank”), is a state chartered bank, also located in Washington. The Company has two wholly-owned subsidiary trusts known as PFC Statutory Trust I and II that were formed December 2005 and May 2006, respectively, in connection with the issuance of trust preferred securities. The Company was incorporated in the state of Washington on February 12, 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 one in Clatsop County, Oregon. In addition, the Bank operates a loan production office in Burlington, Washington and has a residential real estate mortgage department. During first quarter 2013, the Bank opened a second loan production office in Vancouver, Washington.

 

The Bank provides loan and deposit services to customers who are predominantly small and middle-market businesses and middle-income individuals.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Critical accounting policies are discussed in the 2012 10-K under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation – Critical Accounting Policies.” There have been no material changes in our critical accounting policies from the 2012 10-K.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Please see Note 8 of the Company's Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements above for a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements and the likely effect on the Company.

 

Financial Summary

 

The following are significant trends reflected in the Company’s results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013, and financial condition as of that date:

 

·Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $701,000, a decrease of $317,000 compared to the same period of the prior year. The decrease in net income for the three month period was primarily related to a decrease in net interest income and increases in OREO write-downs and salaries and benefits, which were partially offset by an increase in the gain on sales of loans.

 

·Return on average assets and return on average equity were 0.43% and 4.17%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 0.64% and 6.35%, respectively, for the same period in 2012.

 

·Net interest income of $5,582,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, decreased $468,000 compared to the same period of the prior year. The decrease is primarily the result of lower yields from the growing investment portfolio and reinvestment of principal payments at near historically low interest rates. Net interest margin declined to 3.86% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to 4.27% in the same period one year ago.

 

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·The Bank’s tier 1 leverage ratio was 10.71% and total risk-based capital ratio was 15.60% at March 31, 2013.

 

·Total assets were $664,269,000 at March 31, 2013, an increase of $20,675,000, or 3.21%, over year-end 2012. Increases in investments and loans were the primary contributors to overall asset growth. Total loans of $471,171,000 at March 31, 2013, increased $22,975,000, or 5.13%, compared to year-end 2012.

 

·Non-performing assets (“NPAs”) totaled $17,318,000 at March 31, 2013, which represents 2.61% of total assets, and is a decrease from $19,791,000 at December 31, 2012. The decrease is largely due to a decline in non-performing loans from $15,112,000 at year-end 2012 to $13,170,000 as of March 31, 2013, of which $3,968,000 is guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”). NPAs are concentrated in commercial real estate loans and related OREO, which represented $10,237,000, or 59.11%, of NPAs.

 

·Provision for credit losses was zero for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $100,000 for the same period one year ago. The lack of current provision expense and slight decrease from the prior quarter are due to improving credit quality and lower levels of NPAs.

 

·Total deposits of $569,195,000 at March 31, 2013 increased $20,952,000, or 3.82%, for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to December 31, 2012, driven primarily by a 11.92% increase in commercial interest bearing demand, which was partially offset by a decrease in certificates of deposit. Core deposits (excluding certificates of deposits) represent 76.63% and 74.83% of total deposits at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

Results of Operations

 

Net income. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, net income was $701,000, compared to $1,018,000 for the same period in 2012. The decrease in net income in the current quarter was primarily related to a decrease in net interest income coupled with increases in salaries and benefits and OREO write-downs, which were partially offset by an increase in gains on sales of loans.

 

Net interest income. Net interest income of $5,582,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 decreased $468,000 or 7.74% compared to the same period in 2012. See the table below and the accompanying discussion for further information on interest income and expense. The net interest margin (net interest income divided by average earning assets and adjusted for tax on tax-exempt securities and loans) decreased to 3.86% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, from 4.27% for the same period of the prior year. The decrease in the current three month period is due to a decrease in the Company’s average yield earned on assets from 5.10% at March 31, 2012 to 4.47% at March 31, 2013, which was only partially offset by a decline in the average cost of funds to 0.60% at March 31, 2013, from 0.85% one year ago.

 

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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.

 

Three Months Ended March 31,                        
       2013           2012     
       Interest           Interest     
(dollars in thousands)  Average   Income   Avg   Average   Income   Avg 
   Balance   (Expense)   Rate   Balance   (Expense)   Rate 
Interest Earning Assets                        
Loans (1)  $469,398   $5,931*   5.05%  $480,227   $6,622*   5.52%
Taxable securities   38,569    104    1.08    30,084    230    3.06 
Tax-exempt securities   32,119    403*   5.02    25,440    365*   5.74 
Interest earning balances with banks   38,588    28    0.29    31,272    18    0.23 
                               
Total interest earning assets  $578,674   $6,466    4.47%  $567,023   $7,235    5.10%
                               
Cash and due from banks   10,732              9,744           
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock   3,121              3,183           
Bank premises and equipment (net)   14,962              14,851           
Other real estate owned   4,417              8,116           
Other assets   42,531              41,885           
Allowance for credit losses   (9,367)             (11,094)          
                               
Total assets  $645,070             $633,708           
                               
Interest Bearing Liabilities                              
Savings and interest bearing demand  $300,066   $(200)   0.27%  $289,885   $(322)   0.44%
Time deposits   136,663    (367)   1.07    150,558    (503)   1.34 
Total deposits   436,729    (567)   0.52    440,443    (825)   0.75 
                               
Short-term borrowings   1,233    (9)   2.92    1,780    (13)   2.92 
Long-term borrowings   8,967    (51)   2.28    8,720    (62)   2.84 
Secured borrowings   - -    - -    - -    734    (8)   4.36 
Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    (62)   1.85    13,403    (76)   2.27 
Total borrowings   23,603    (122)   2.07    24,637    (159)   2.58 
                               
Total interest-bearing liabilities  $460,332   $(689)   0.60%  $465,080   $(984)   0.85%
                               
Demand deposits   112,944              99,223           
Other liabilities   4,510              5,315           
Shareholders’ equity   67,284              64,090           
                               
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $645,070             $633,708           
                               
Net interest income       $5,777*            $6,251*     
Net interest spread             3.99%             4.41%
Net interest margin             3.86%             4.27%
Tax equivalent adjustment       $195*           $200*     

 

* Tax equivalent basis – 34% tax rate used

 

(1) Interest income on loans includes loan fees of $95 and $138 in 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Interest and dividend income on a tax equivalent basis for the three months ended March 31, 2013 decreased $769,000, or 10.63%, compared to the same period in 2012. The decrease was primarily due to the decline in income earned on our loan and investment portfolio as a result of the continued low interest rate environment. Loans averaged $469,398,000 with an average yield of 5.05% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to average loans of $480,227,000 with an average yield of 5.52% for the same period in 2012. Interest and dividend income on investment securities on a tax equivalent basis for the three months ended March 31, 2013 decreased $88,000, or 14.79%, compared to the same period in 2012. The decrease was attributable to the reduction in yield from accelerated prepayments on mortgage-backed securities and the maturity of higher yielding securities that cannot be replaced in the current low rate environment.

 

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Average interest earning balances with banks for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were $38,588,000 with an average yield of 0.29% compared to $31,272,000 with an average yield of 0.23% for the same period in 2012. The average yield in both periods is comparable to the federal funds target rate of 0.25% set by the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve.

 

Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 decreased $295,000, or 29.98%, compared to the same period in 2012. The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in rates paid on deposits, coupled with lower average balances outstanding on time deposits. The average balance of time deposits declined $13,895,000, or 9.23%, compared to the first quarter of 2012, as fewer retail customers have been willing to lock in low interest rates for an extended period of time. Additionally, the opportunity for continued downward repricing of maturing certificates of deposits has diminished. We believe that rates currently paid on non-maturity deposits are effectively near the floor and that we will have less flexibility to pay lower rates in the future. In total, average interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, were $460,332,000 and $465,080,000, respectively, with an average cost of 0.60% and 0.85%, respectively.

 

Provision and allowance for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses reflects management's current estimate of the amount required to absorb probable losses on loans in its loan portfolio based on factors present as of the end of the period.  Loans deemed uncollectible are charged against and reduce the allowance.

 

Periodic provisions for credit losses are charged to current expense to replenish the allowance for credit losses in order to maintain the allowance at a level management considers adequate. The amount of provision is based on an analysis of various factors including historical loss experience based on volumes and types of loans, volumes and trends in delinquencies and non-accrual loans, trends in portfolio volume, results of internal and independent external credit reviews, and anticipated economic conditions. Estimated loss factors used in the allowance for credit loss analysis are established based in part on historic charge-off data by loan category, portfolio migration analysis, economic conditions and other qualitative factors. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, there were no changes to the loss factors used in the allowance for credit losses. For additional information, please see the discussion under the heading “Critical Accounting Policies” in Item 7 of our 2012 10-K.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, provision for credit losses totaled zero compared to $100,000 for the same period in 2012. The lack of current provision and slight decrease from the prior period are due to improving credit quality as evidenced by decreases in non-performing loans and assets, loans classified substandard, and net charge-offs. Non-performing loans decreased from $15,112,000 at December 31, 2012, to $13,170,000 at March 31, 2013. Loans classified as substandard decreased $4,304,000 from year-end 2012 to $17,114,000 at the close of the quarter.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2013, net charge-offs were $10,000 compared to $364,000 for the same period in 2012. Net charge-offs for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 were $669,000. The ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was less than 0.01% and 0.08%, respectively.

 

At March 31, 2013, the allowance for credit losses was flat at $9,348,000 compared to $9,358,000 at December 31, 2012, and $10,863,000 at March 31, 2012. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans outstanding was 1.98%, 2.09% and 2.32%, at March 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012, respectively, and is directionally consistent with improving credit quality trends.

 

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We continue to maintain a substantial unallocated allowance for credit losses that is reflective of management’s assessment of qualitative factors, including the continued uncertainty in the economy and financial industry, pervasive high unemployment rates in our geographic markets, and continued pressure on real estate values in many of the Company’s markets. Additionally, there continues to be a significant number of distressed sellers in the market. Aside from housing-related construction and development loans, non-performing loans often reflect unique operating difficulties for the individual borrower; however, the weak pace of general economic activity and pressure on commercial real estate values have been significant contributing factors to delinquencies and defaults in other non-housing-related segments of the portfolio. Lastly, there remains uncertainty with specific credits within our impaired loans that present a higher risk profile.

 

The Company’s loan portfolio includes a significant portion of government guaranteed loans which are fully guaranteed by the United States Government. Government guaranteed loans were $47,056,000, $49,966,000, and $52,899,000 at March 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012, respectively. The ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans outstanding excluding the government guaranteed loans was 2.14%, 2.35%, and 2.55%, respectively.

 

There is no precise method of predicting specific credit losses or amounts that ultimately may be charged off. The determination that a loan may become uncollectible, in whole or in part, is a matter of significant management judgment. Similarly, the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses is a matter of judgment that requires consideration of many factors, including (a) economic conditions and the effect on particular industries and specific borrowers; (b) a review of borrowers' financial data, together with industry data, the competitive situation, the borrowers' management capabilities and other factors; (c) a continuing evaluation of the loan portfolio, including monitoring by lending officers and staff credit personnel of all loans which are identified as being of less than acceptable quality; (d) an in-depth review, at a minimum of quarterly or more frequently as considered necessary, of all loans judged to present a possibility of loss (if, as a result of such quarterly analysis, the loan is judged to be not fully collectible, the carrying value of the loan is reduced to that portion considered collectible); and (e) an evaluation of the underlying collateral for secured lending, including the use of independent appraisals of real estate properties securing loans. An analysis of the adequacy of the allowance is conducted by management quarterly and is reviewed by the board of directors. Based on this analysis and applicable accounting standards, management considers the allowance for credit losses to be adequate at March 31, 2013.

 

Non-performing assets and other real estate owned. Non-performing assets totaled $17,318,000 at March 31, 2013, representing 2.61% of total assets, compared to $19,791,000, or 3.08%, at December 31, 2012, and $20,018,000, or 3.11%, at March 31, 2012. Non-performing commercial real estate loans of $10,237,000 represent 59.11% of non-performing assets.

 

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The following table presents information related to the Company’s non-performing assets:

 

SUMMARY OF NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
(in thousands)
  March 31,
2013
   December 31, 2012   March 31,
2012
 
             
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more  $- -   $- -   $270 
Non-accrual loans:               
Construction, land development and other land loans   1,840    1,792    3,426 
Residential real estate 1-4 family   1,198    800    803 
Commercial real estate   7,917    9,642    6,863 
Farmland   955    976    - - 
Commercial and industrial   1,260    1,901    700 
Installment   - -    1    - - 
Total non-accrual loans (1)   13,170    15,112    11,792 
                
Total non-performing loans   13,170    15,112    12,062 
                
OREO   4,148    4,679    7,956 
Total Non-Performing Assets (2)  $17,318   $19,791   $20,018 
                
Troubled debt restructured loans on accrual status   2,576   $444   $- - 
Allowance for credit losses   9,348   $9,358   $10,863 
Allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans   70.98%   61.92%   90.06%
Allowance for credit losses to non-performing assets   53.98%   47.28%   54.27%
Non-performing loans to total loans (3)   2.80%   3.37%   2.57%
Non-performing assets to total assets   2.61%   3.08%   3.11%

 

(1)Includes $1,771,000, $3,930,000 and $4,676,000 in non-accrual troubled debt restructured loans (“TDRs”) as of March 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2012, respectively, which are also considered impaired loans.
(2)Does not include TDRs on accrual status.
(3)Excludes loans held for sale.

 

Non-performing loans decreased $1,942,000, or 12.85%, from the balance at December 31, 2012 due to a decrease in non-accrual commercial and commercial real estate loans. Additionally, of the $13,170,000 in non-accrual loans at March 31, 2013, $3,968,000 is guaranteed by the USDA. The level of non-performing assets is still elevated by historical standards and reflects the continued weakness in the economy in our region. In addition to the decrease in non-performing loans, OREO decreased by $531,000, or 11.35%, from the balance at December 31, 2012, due to a combination of OREO sales and write-downs.

 

The Company continues to aggressively identify and monitor non-performing assets and take action based upon available information. Currently, it is our practice to obtain new appraisals on non-performing collateral dependent loans and/or OREO semi-annually on land and every nine months on improved properties. Based upon the appraisal review for non-performing loans, the Company will record the loan at the lower of carrying value or fair value of collateral (less estimated costs to sell) by recording a charge-off to the allowance for credit losses or by designating a specific reserve. Generally, the Company will record the charge-off rather than designate a specific reserve.   During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, as a result of these appraisals and other factors, the Company recorded OREO write-downs of $352,000 and $107,000, respectively.

 

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OREO at March 31, 2013 totaled $4,148,000 and consists of properties as follows: nine land or land development properties totaling $1,373,000, one residential construction property totaling $104,000, ten commercial real estate properties totaling $2,320,000, and two single family residences collectively valued at $351,000. The balances are recorded at the lower of the original carrying amount of the loan or estimated net realizable value of the real estate less selling costs.

 

The Company had troubled debt restructures totaling $4,347,000 and $4,374,000 at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. For more information regarding TDRs, see Note 4-“Loans” of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Non-interest income and expense. Non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 increased by $778,000, or 42.10%, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase was largely the result of an increase in gain on sale of loans which totaled $1,509,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $799,000 for the same period in 2012. The increase for the three month period is due to increased mortgage refinancing activity compared to 2012 driven by the low rate environment and recovering housing market. Also contributing to the growth in volume was the addition of origination staff during the second half of 2012. Originations of loans held for sale were $85,244,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $46,131,000 for the same period in 2012.

 

Service charges on deposits for the three months ended March 31, 2013, were relatively unchanged at $410,000 compared to $413,000 for the same period in 2012. Additionally, gain on sale of OREO decreased $192,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012.

 

The Bank recorded net gains on sale of securities available-for-sale of $58,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $10,000 for the same period in the prior year. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, one non-agency mortgage-backed security was determined to be other-than-temporarily-impaired resulting in the Company recording $0 and $70,000, respectively, in impairment charges related to credit losses through earnings. There were no additional OTTI securities at March 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

 

Total non-interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 increased $820,000, or 12.43%, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase was mostly related to increases in salary and employee benefit costs, although increases in professional services, OREO write-downs and data processing expenses also contributed and were only partially offset by reductions in FDIC assessments. Salaries and employee benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, were $4,386,000 and $3,758,000, respectively. The increase is mostly related to an increase in commissions paid on the sale of loans held for sale as part of the expansion of residential mortgage production. Additionally, annual performance and merit increases, as well as an increase in health insurance premiums, contributed to the increase in salaries and benefits for 2013. Full time equivalent employees at March 31, 2013 were 237, consistent with the number at December 31, 2012, and up from 221 at March 31, 2012. The increase in professional service fees during the current period is due to the legal costs associated with the Bank’s agreement to acquire three branches from Sterling Savings Bank which is expected to close in second quarter 2013.

 

Income taxes. The federal income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013, was $88,000 as compared to $181,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was 11.2%. The effective tax rate differs from the statutory rate of 34.4% due to tax exempt income representing an increasing share of income as investments in municipal securities and loans, income earned on BOLI, and tax credits received on investments in low income housing partnerships remained at historical levels, while other earnings declined.

 

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Financial Condition

 

Assets. Total assets were $664,269,000 at March 31, 2013, an increase of $20,675,000, or 3.21%, over year-end 2012. Increases in loans and investments were the primary contributors to overall asset growth, which were partially offset by a decrease in cash.

 

Investments. The investment portfolio provides the Company with an income alternative to loans. The Company’s investment portfolio at March 31, 2013 was $77,291,000 compared to $68,043,000 at the end of 2012, an increase of $9,248,000, or 13.59%, due to investments in municipal, government agency and mortgage-backed securities as an alternative to cash. For additional information on investments, see Note 3 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in "Item 1, Financial Statements."

 

Loans. Total loans held in the portfolio increased $22,975,000, or 5.13%, to $471,171,000 at March 31, 2013 compared to $448,196,000 at December 31, 2012. The increase in loans was primarily due to increases of $9,364,000 in commercial loans, $6,662,000 in non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans and $4,241,000 in installment loans throughout the Company’s footprint. Loan demand, particularly among business owners, is on the rise compared to recent years due to a recovering economy. We also believe increased loan production resulted from the Bank’s sustained marketing efforts.

 

Loan detail by category as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, follows (in thousands):

 

   March 31,
2013
   December 31,
2012
 
         
Commercial  $96,642   $87,278 
Residential al estate:          
Residential 1-4 family   77,771    77,497 
Multi-family   10,150    7,744 
Commercial real estate:          
Construction and land development   32,496    31,411 
Commercial real estate – owner occupied   109,682    109,783 
Commercial real estate – non owner occupied   109,676    103,014 
Farmland   23,746    24,544 
Consumer   12,023    7,782 
Less unearned income   (1,015)   (857)
Total Loans   471,171    448,196 
Allowance for credit losses   (9,348)   (9,358)
           
Net Loans  $461,823   $438,838 

 

Interest and fees earned on our loan portfolio is our primary source of revenue. Gross loans represented 73% of total assets as of March 31, 2013, compared to 72% at December 31, 2012. The majority of the Company’s loan portfolio is comprised of commercial and industrial loans and real estate loans. The commercial and industrial loans are a diverse group of loans to small, medium, and larger businesses for purposes ranging from working capital needs to term financing of equipment.

 

The commercial and commercial real estate loan categories continue to be the primary focus for the Bank. Our commercial real estate loan category consists of a wide cross-section of retail, small office, warehouse, and industrial properties. Loan to value ratios for the Company’s commercial real estate loans at origination generally do not exceed 75% and debt service ratios are generally 125% or better. While we have significant balances within this lending category, we believe that our lending policies and underwriting standards are sufficient to reduce risk even in a downturn in the commercial real estate market. Additionally, this is a sector in which we have significant long-term management experience. It is our strategic plan to seek growth in commercial and small business loans where available and owner occupied commercial real estate loans.

 

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We remain conservative in underwriting construction and land development loans. While these segments have historically played a significant role in our loan portfolio, balances have declined in recent years due to lower originations and active management of problem loans within our existing portfolio. Construction and land development loans represented 6.9% and 7.0% of our loan portfolio at March 31, 2013 and at December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

It is the Company’s strategic objective to maintain concentrations in land and residential construction and total commercial real estate below the regulatory guidelines of 100% and 300% of risk based capital, respectively. As of March 31, 2013, concentration in land and residential construction as a percentage of risk-based capital was 37% and total concentration in non-owner occupied commercial real estate plus land and residential construction as a percentage of risk based capital stood at 213%.

 

Deposits. Total deposits were $569,195,000 at March 31, 2013, an increase of $20,952,000, or 3.82%, compared to December 31, 2012. Deposit detail by category as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 follows (in thousands):

 

   March 31,
2013
   December 31,
2012
 
         
Demand, non-interest bearing  $128,867   $115,138 
Interest bearing demand   128,527    125,758 
Money market   114,404    106,849 
Savings   64,360    62,493 
Time, interest bearing   133,037    138,005 
           
Total deposits  $569,195   $548,243 

 

Non-maturity deposits increased $25,920,000, or 6.32%, which was partially offset by a decrease in time deposits. The increase was mostly in non-interest bearing demand which increased $13,729,000, or 11.92%, and is attributable to growth in commercial accounts as a result of new commercial lending relationships. The ratio of non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits was 22.64% and 21.00% at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

Time deposits decreased $4,968,000, or 3.60%, due to our commitment to maintain a disciplined pricing strategy. The Bank prices time deposits competitively to retain existing relationship-based customers, but not to retain time deposit only customers or to attract new time deposit customers. Additionally, management believes that time deposits are not considered an attractive investment option for some segments of our customer base in the current low interest rate environment.

 

It is our strategic goal to grow core deposits through the quality and breadth of our branch network, increased brand awareness, superior sales practices and competitive rates. In the long-term we anticipate continued growth in our core deposits through both new customers and our current client base. In addition, management’s strategy for funding asset growth may include use of brokered and other wholesale deposits on an as-needed basis.

 

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Liquidity. We believe adequate liquidity continues to be available to accommodate fluctuations in deposit levels, fund operations, provide for customer credit needs, and meet obligations and commitments on a timely basis. The Bank’s primary sources of funds are customer deposits, maturities of investment securities, loan sales, loan repayments, net income, and other borrowings which are used to make loans, acquire investment securities and other assets, and fund continuing operations. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and prepayments are greatly influenced by the level of interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. In addition to customer deposits, when necessary, liquidity can be increased by taking advances from credit available to the Bank.

 

The Bank’s liquidity position at March 31, 2013, includes $49,143,000 in cash, interest bearing deposits with banks, and certificates of deposits held for investment and $70,372,000 in investments classified as available-for-sale. We generally maintain sufficient cash and short-term investments to meet short-term liquidity needs. In addition, the Bank maintains credit facilities with correspondent banks totaling $16,000,000, of which none was used as of March 31, 2013. The Bank also has a credit line with the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Seattle for up to 20% of assets, of which $10,000,000 was used at March 31, 2013. Based on current pledged collateral, the Bank had $118,728,000 of available borrowing capacity on its line at the FHLB, although each advance is subject to prior consent. The Bank also has a borrowing facility of $48,454,000 at the Federal Reserve Bank subject to pledged collateral, of which none was used at March 31, 2013. Borrowings may be used on a short-term basis to compensate for reductions in deposits, but are generally not considered a long-term solution to liquidity needs.

 

The holding company relies on dividends from the Bank and proceeds from the exercise of stock options, which are used for various corporate purposes. Dividends from the Bank are the holding company's most important source of funds, and are subject to regulatory restrictions and the capital needs of the Bank, which are always primary.

 

At March 31, 2013, two wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts established by the Company had issued and outstanding $13,403,000 of trust preferred securities. For additional information regarding trust preferred securities, see the 2012 10-K under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity”.

 

Capital. The Federal Reserve and the FDIC have established minimum guidelines that mandate risk-based capital requirements for bank holding companies and member banks. Under the guidelines, risk percentages are assigned to various categories of assets and off-balance sheet items to calculate a risk-adjusted capital ratio. The Federal Reserve’s regulatory minimum risk-based capital guidelines require Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4% and total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8% to be considered adequately capitalized. To qualify as well capitalized under the FDIC guidelines, banks must have a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6%, and a total risk-based capital ratio of 10%. Failure to qualify as well capitalized can negatively impact a bank’s ability to expand and to engage in certain activities.

 

The capital ratios for the Company and the Bank at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, were as follows:

 

   Company   Bank   Requirements 
   March
31, 2013
   December
31, 2012
   March
31, 2013
   December
31, 2012
   Adequately Capitalized   Well Capitalized 
                         
Tier 1 leverage ratio   10.69%   10.69%   10.71%   10.69%   4%   5%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio   14.31%   14.95%   14.34%   14.96%   4%   6%
Total risk-based capital ratio   15.57%   16.21%   15.60%   16.22%   8%   10%

 

Total shareholders' equity was $67,338,000 at March 31, 2013, an increase of $617,000, or 0.92%, compared to December 31, 2012.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Interest rate, credit, and operations risks are the most significant market risks that affect the Company's performance. The Company relies on loan review, prudent loan underwriting standards, and an adequate allowance for possible credit losses to mitigate credit risk.

 

An asset/liability management simulation model is used to measure interest rate risk. The model produces regulatory oriented measurements of interest rate risk exposure. The model quantifies interest rate risk by simulating forecasted net interest income over a 12-month time period under various interest rate scenarios, as well as monitoring the change in the present value of equity under the same rate scenarios. The present value of equity is defined as the difference between the market value of assets less current liabilities. By measuring the change in the present value of equity under various rate scenarios, management is able to identify interest rate risk that may not be evident from changes in forecasted net interest income.

 

The Company is currently asset sensitive, meaning that interest earning assets mature or re-price more quickly than interest-bearing liabilities in a given period. Therefore, a significant increase in market rates of interest could improve net interest income. Conversely, a decreasing rate environment may adversely affect net interest income.

 

It should be noted that the simulation model does not take into account future management actions that could be undertaken should actual market rates change during the year. Also, the simulation model results are not exact measures of the Company's actual interest rate risk. They are only indicators of rate risk exposure based on assumptions produced in a simplified modeling environment designed to heighten sensitivity to changes in interest rates. The rate risk exposure results of the simulation model typically are greater than the Company's actual rate risk. That is due to the modeling environment, which generally depicts a worst-case situation. Management has assessed the results of the simulation reports as of March 31, 2013 and believes that there has been no material change since December 31, 2012.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

The Company's disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information the Company must disclose in its reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis. Our management has evaluated, with the participation and under the supervision of our chief executive officer (“CEO”) and chief financial officer (“CFO”), the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of such date, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, required to be disclosed in reports that it files under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

No change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting occurred during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

There has been no material change from the risk factors previously reported in the 2012 10-K.

 

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

 

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

None.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

See Exhibit Index immediately following signatures below.

 

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.

 

  PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION
   
DATED:   May 15, 2013   By: /s/ Dennis A. Long
      Dennis A. Long
      Chief Executive Officer
       
    By: /s/ Denise Portmann
      Denise Portmann
      Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT NO.   EXHIBIT
     
10.1   2011 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.*
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   Certification of CEO and 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 *

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* Listed document is a management contract, compensation plan or arrangement.

 

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

 

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