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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

(Mark One)

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

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005

 

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: 0-20146

 


 

EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Virginia   54-1601306

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

2 East Main Street

P.O. Box 391

Berryville, Virginia

  22611
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(540) 955-2510

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

 

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

 

The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock ($2.50 par value) outstanding as of May 4, 2005 was 1,517,675.

 



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PART I -   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    

Item 1.

   Financial Statements:     
    

Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2003

   1
    

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

   2
    

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

   3
    

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

   4
    

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   6

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    14

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk    24

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    24

PART II -   OTHER INFORMATION

    

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings    25

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    25

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities    25

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    25

Item 5.

   Other Information    25

Item 6.

   Exhibits    25


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in thousands, except share amounts)

 

    

March 31,

2005


    December 31,
2004


     (Unaudited)      

Assets

              

Cash and due from banks

   $ 8,905     $ 10,430

Federal funds sold

     —         1,612

Securites available for sale, at fair value

     56,409       54,651

Securities held to maturity (fair value: 2005, $20,680; 2004, $19,834)

     20,668       19,586

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,366 in 2005 and $3,265 in 2004

     317,302       307,833

Bank premises and equipment, net

     13,638       13,772

Other assets

     6,343       5,927
    


 

Total assets

   $ 423,265     $ 413,811
    


 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

              

Liabilities

              

Deposits:

              

Noninterest bearing demand deposits

   $ 79,109     $ 82,620

Savings and interest bearing demand deposits

     183,036       182,143

Time deposits

     75,123       73,564
    


 

Total deposits

   $ 337,268     $ 338,327

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     14,183       4,833

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     30,000       30,000

Trust preferred capital notes

     7,217       7,217

Other liabilities

     1,952       1,465

Commitments and contingent liabilities

     —         —  
    


 

Total liabilities

   $ 390,620     $ 381,842
    


 

Shareholders’ Equity

              

Preferred stock, $10 par value; 500,000 shares authorized and unissued

   $ —       $ —  

Common stock, $2.50 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares; issued 2005, 1,517,675 shares; issued 2004, 1,512,487 shares

     3,794       3,781

Surplus

     4,802       4,569

Retained earnings

     24,298       23,282

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     (249 )     337
    


 

Total shareholders’ equity

   $ 32,645     $ 31,969
    


 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 423,265     $ 413,811
    


 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

    

Three Months Ended

March 31,


     2005

   2004

Interest and Dividend Income

             

Interest and fees on loans

   $ 4,658    $ 4,000

Interest on federal funds sold

     6      3

Interest on securities held to maturity:

             

Taxable interest income

     28      49

Interest income exempt from federal income taxes

     158      95

Interest and dividends on securities available for sale:

             

Taxable interest income

     516      304

Interest income exempt from federal income taxes

     26      16

Dividends

     35      31

Interest on deposits in banks

     1      1
    

  

Total interest and dividend income

   $ 5,428    $ 4,499
    

  

Interest Expense

             

Interest on deposits

     921      610

Interest on federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     60      33

Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     266      249

Interest on trust preferred capital notes

     106      82
    

  

Total interest expense

   $ 1,353    $ 974
    

  

Net interest income

   $ 4,075    $ 3,525

Provision For Loan Losses

     70      175
    

  

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   $ 4,005    $ 3,350
    

  

Noninterest Income

             

Trust department income

   $ 190    $ 107

Service charges on deposit accounts

     450      329

Other service charges and fees

     462      352

Securities gains

     —        144

Other operating income

     46      30
    

  

Total noninterest income

   $ 1,148    $ 962
    

  

Noninterest Expenses

             

Salaries and employee benefits

   $ 1,878    $ 1,771

Occupancy expenses

     229      244

Equipment expenses

     150      165

Advertising and marketing expenses

     103      110

Stationery and supplies

     91      56

ATM network fees

     65      84

Other operating expenses

     692      591
    

  

Total noninterest expenses

   $ 3,208    $ 3,021
    

  

Income before income taxes

   $ 1,945    $ 1,291

Income Tax Expense

     597      395
    

  

Net Income

   $ 1,348    $ 896
    

  

Earnings Per Share

             

Net income per common share, basic

   $ 0.89    $ 0.60
    

  

Net income per common share, diluted

   $ 0.89    $ 0.60
    

  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

    

Common

Stock


   Surplus

  

Retained

Earnings


   

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income


   

Comprehensive

Income


    Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2003

   $ 3,744    $ 4,006    $ 19,935     $ 681             $ 28,366  

Comprehensive income:

                                              

Net income

                   896             $ 896       896  

Other comprehensive (loss):

                                              

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period, net of deferred income taxes of $33

                                   64          

Reclassification adjustment, net of income taxes of $49

                                   (95 )        
                                  


       

Other comprehensive (loss), net of income taxes of $16

                           (31 )     (31 )     (31 )
                                  


       

Total comprehensive income

                                 $ 865          
                                  


       

Amortization of unearned compensation, restricted stock awards

            19                              19  

Issuance of common stock, dividend investment plan (2,375 shares)

     6      101                              107  

Dividends declared ($0.20 per share)

                   (300 )                     (300 )
    

  

  


 


         


Balance, March 31, 2004

   $ 3,750    $ 4,126    $ 20,531     $ 650             $ 29,057  
    

  

  


 


         


Balance, December 31, 2004

   $ 3,781    $ 4,569    $ 23,282     $ 337             $ 31,969  

Comprehensive income:

                                              

Net income

                   1,348             $ 1,348       1,348  

Other comprehensive (loss):

                                              

Unrealized holding losses arising during the period, net of deferred income taxes of $302

                           (586 )     (586 )     (586 )
                                  


       

Total comprehensive income

                                 $ 762          
                                  


       

Issuance of common stock, employee benefit plan (2,278 shares)

     6      92                              98  

Amortization of unearned compensation, restricted stock awards

            28                              28  

Issuance of common stock, dividend investment plan (2,910 shares)

     7      113                              120  

Dividends declared ($0.22 per share)

                   (332 )                     (332 )
    

  

  


 


         


Balance, March 31, 2005

   $ 3,794    $ 4,802    $ 24,298     $ (249 )           $ 32,645  
    

  

  


 


         


 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

 

    

Three Months Ended

March 31,


 
     2005

    2004

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

                

Net income

   $ 1,348     $ 896  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                

Depreciation

     171       173  

Amortization of intangible and other assets

     50       53  

Loss on equity investment

     4       3  

Provision for loan losses

     70       175  

Accrual of restricted stock awards

     28       19  

(Gain) on sale of securities

     —         (144 )

Premium amortization on securities, net

     28       50  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     (344 )     152  

Increase in other liabilities

     661       359  
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 2,016     $ 1,736  
    


 


Cash Flows from Investing Activities

                

Proceeds from maturities and principal payments of securities held to maturity

   $ 1,014     $ 1,165  

Proceeds from maturities and principal payments of securities available for sale

     2,064       621  

Proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale

     —         2,022  

Purchases of securities held to maturity

     (2,099 )     (561 )

Purchases of securities available for sale

     (4,733 )     (283 )

Purchases of bank premises and equipment

     (37 )     (687 )

Net (increase) in loans

     (9,538 )     (7,003 )
    


 


Net cash (used in) investing activities

   $ (13,329 )   $ (4,726 )
    


 


Cash Flows from Financing Activities

                

Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits, money market and savings accounts

   $ (2,619 )   $ 2,947  

Net increase in certificates of deposit

     1,559       3,814  

Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     9,350       (11,295 )

Net increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     —         6,956  

Issuance of common stock, employee benefit plan

     98       —    

Cash dividends paid

     (212 )     (193 )
    


 


Net cash provided by financing activities

   $ 8,176     $ 2,229  
    


 


 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

 

    

Three Months Ended

March 31,


 
     2005

    2004

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   $ (3,137 )   $ (761 )

Cash and Cash Equivalents

                

Beginning

     12,042       11,338  
    


 


Ending

   $ 8,905     $ 10,577  
    


 


Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

                

Cash payments for:

                

Interest

   $ 1,361     $ 936  
    


 


Income taxes

   $ —       $ 234  
    


 


Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:

                

Issuance of common stock, dividend investment plan

   $ 121     $ 107  
    


 


Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale

   $ (887 )   $ (47 )
    


 


 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2005

 

General

 

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (the “2004 Form 10-K”).

 

The Company owns 100% of Bank of Clarke County (the “Bank”) and Eagle Financial Statutory Trust I (the “Trust”). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current year presentations.

 

The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2005, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

NOTE 1. Stock-Based Compensation Plan

 

The Company has a stock-based compensation plan which it accounts for under the recognition and measurement principles of the Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. No stock-based compensation cost is reflected in net income, as each option granted under the plan had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to its stock-based compensation plan for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004.

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,

 
     2005

    2004

 

Net income, as reported

   $ 1,347,503     $ 896,032  

Deduct: Total stock-based compensation expense based on fair value of all awards, net of taxes

     (11,350 )     (5,809 )
    


 


Pro forma net income

   $ 1,336,153     $ 890,223  
    


 


Earnings per share:

                

Basic - as reported

   $ 0.89     $ 0.60  

Basic - pro forma

     0.88       0.59  

Diluted - as reported

     0.89       0.60  

Diluted - pro forma

     0.88       0.59  

 

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NOTE 2. Earnings Per Common Share

 

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate solely to outstanding stock options and are determined using the treasury method.

 

The following table shows the weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share and the effect on the weighted average number of shares of dilutive potential common stock. Potential dilutive common stock had no effect on income available to common shareholders.

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,

     2005

   2004

Average number of common shares outstanding

   1,514,322    1,498,888

Effect of dilutive options

   360    701
    
  

Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per share

   1,514,682    1,499,589
    
  

 

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NOTE 3. Securities

 

Amortized costs and fair values of securities available for sale at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are as follows:

 

     Amortized
Cost


   Gross
Unrealized
Gains


   Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)


    Fair
Value


     March 31, 2005

     (in thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 29,538    $ 10    $ (426 )   $ 29,122

Mortgage-backed securities

     16,859      21      (222 )     16,658

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     2,011      51      (15 )     2,047

Corporate securities

     6,072      204      —         6,276

Restricted stock

     2,306      —        —         2,306
    

  

  


 

     $ 56,786    $ 286    $ (663 )   $ 56,409
    

  

  


 

     December 31, 2004

     (in thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 26,533    $ 102    $ (75 )   $ 26,560

Mortgage-backed securities

     16,396      112      (31 )     16,477

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1,950      78      (3 )     2,025

Corporate securities

     7,078      327      —         7,405

Restricted stock

     2,184      —        —         2,184
    

  

  


 

     $ 54,141    $ 619    $ (109 )   $ 54,651
    

  

  


 

 

There were no sales or calls of securities available for sale during the first three months of 2005. Proceeds from the sales of securities available for sale during the first three months of 2004 were $2,022,000. Gross gains of $144,000 and gross losses of $281 were realized on sales during the first three months of 2004.

 

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The fair value and gross unrealized losses for securities available for sale, totaled by the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous gross unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are as follows:

 

     Less than 12 months

   12 months or more

   Total

     Fair Value

  

Gross

Unrealized
Losses


   Fair Value

  

Gross

Unrealized
Losses


   Fair Value

  

Gross

Unrealized

Losses


     March 31, 2005

     (in thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 26,613    $ 426    $ —      $  —      $ 26,613    $ 426

Mortgage-backed securities

     12,205      194      1,037      28      13,242      222

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     875      15      —        —        875      15
    

  

  

  

  

  

     $ 39,693    $ 635    $ 1,037    $ 28    $ 40,730    $ 663
    

  

  

  

  

  

     December 31, 2004

     (in thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 12,919    $ 75    $ —      $  —      $ 12,919    $ 75

Mortgage-backed securities

     4,024      21      1,151      10      5,175      31

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     396      3      —        —        396      3
    

  

  

  

  

  

     $ 17,339    $ 99    $ 1,151    $ 10    $ 18,490    $ 109
    

  

  

  

  

  

 

The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to the length of time and the amount of an unrealized loss, the financial condition of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer long enough to allow for an anticipated recovery in fair value. At March 31, 2005, the gross unrealized losses totaling $663,000 included fifty-eight debt securities. At December 31, 2004, the gross unrealized losses totaling $109,000 included twenty-eight debt securities. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and industry analysts’ reports. Since the Company has the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, no unrealized losses are deemed to be other than temporary.

 

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Amortized costs and fair values of securities held to maturity at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are as follows:

 

    

Amortized

Cost


   Gross
Unrealized
Gains


   Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)


    Fair
Value


     2005

     (in thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 1,002    $  —      $ (27 )   $ 975

Mortgage-backed securities

     1,150      17      (14 )     1,153

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     18,516      131      (95 )     18,552
    

  

  


 

     $ 20,668    $ 148    $ (136 )   $ 20,680
    

  

  


 

     2004

     (in thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 1,003    $ —      $ (19 )   $ 984

Mortgage-backed securities

     1,256      29      (1 )     1,284

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     17,327      270      (31 )     17,566
    

  

  


 

     $ 19,586    $ 299    $ (51 )   $ 19,834
    

  

  


 

 

The fair value and gross unrealized losses for securities held to maturity, totaled by the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous gross unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are as follows:

 

     Less than 12 months

   12 months or more

   Total

     Fair Value

   Gross
Unrealized
Losses


   Fair Value

   Gross
Unrealized
Losses


   Fair Value

   Gross
Unrealized
Losses


     March 31, 2005

     (in thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 484    $ 17    $ 491    $ 10    $ 975    $ 27

Mortgage-backed securities

     605      14      —        —        605      14

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     9,768      95      —        —        9,768      95
    

  

  

  

  

  

     $ 10,857    $ 126    $ 491    $ 10    $ 11,348    $ 136
    

  

  

  

  

  

     December 31, 2004

     (in thousands)

Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 490    $ 10    $ 494    $ 9    $ 984    $ 19

Mortgage-backed securities

     662      1      —        —        662      1

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     3,657      29      173      2      3,830      31
    

  

  

  

  

  

     $ 4,809    $ 40    $ 667    $ 11    $ 5,476    $ 51
    

  

  

  

  

  

 

The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to the length of time and the amount of an unrealized loss, the financial condition of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer long enough to allow for an anticipated recovery in fair value. At March 31, 2005, the gross unrealized losses totaling $136,000 included thirty-two debt securities. At December 31, 2004, the gross unrealized losses totaling $51,000 included fourteen debt securities. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and industry analysts’ reports. Since the Company has the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, no unrealized losses are deemed to be other than temporary.

 

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NOTE 4. Loans

 

The composition of loans at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 is as follows:

 

     March 31, 2005

    December 31, 2004

 
     (in thousands)  

Mortgage loans on real estate:

                

Construction and land development

   $ 35,827     $ 31,821  

Secured by farmland

     3,311       3,234  

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

     150,996       144,377  

Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties

     72,316       72,767  

Loans to farmers

     1,315       1,322  

Commercial and industrial loans

     24,673       23,862  

Consumer installment loans

     31,987       33,472  

All other loans

     243       243  
    


 


     $ 320,668     $ 311,098  

Less: Allowance for loan losses

     (3,366 )     (3,265 )
    


 


     $ 317,302     $ 307,833  
    


 


 

NOTE 5. Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2004 are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2005


   

Year Ended

December 31, 2004


    Three Months Ended
March 31, 2004


 
     (in thousands)  

Balance, beginning

   $ 3,265     $ 2,867     $ 2,867  

Provision charged to operating expense

     70       525       175  

Recoveries added to the allowance

     111       115       24  

Loan losses charged to the allowance

     (80 )     (242 )     (128 )
    


 


 


Balance, ending

   $ 3,366     $ 3,265     $ 2,938  
    


 


 


 

Total loans past due ninety days or greater still accruing interest were $58,000 and $64,000 at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004.

 

There were no impaired loans at March 31, 2005 or December 31, 2004.

 

Nonaccrual loans excluded from the impaired loan disclosure under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, totaled $28,000 at March 31, 2005. If interest would have been accrued, such income would have been approximately $490 for the three months ended March 31, 2005. There were no nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2004.

 

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NOTE 6. Deposits

 

The composition of deposits at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 is as follows:

 

     March 31, 2005

   December 31, 2004

     (in thousands)

Noninterest bearing demand deposits

   $ 79,109    $ 82,620
    

  

Savings and interest bearing demand deposits:

             

NOW accounts

   $ 69,570    $ 70,597

Money market accounts

     50,183      50,790

Regular savings accounts

     63,283      60,756
    

  

     $ 183,036    $ 182,143
    

  

Time deposits:

             

Balances of less than $100,000

   $ 28,726    $ 45,469

Balances of $100,000 and more

     46,397      28,095
    

  

     $ 75,123    $ 73,564
    

  

     $ 337,268    $ 338,327
    

  

 

NOTE 7. Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans

 

The Company has a funded noncontributory defined benefit pension plan that covers substantially all of its employees. The plan provides defined benefits based on years of service and final average salary.

 

The Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits for six retired employees who have met certain eligibility requirements. All other employees retiring after reaching age 65 and having at least 15 years of service with the Company will be allowed to stay on the Company’s group life and health insurance policies, but will be required to pay premiums. The Company’s share of the estimated costs that will be paid after retirement is generally being accrued by charges to expense over the employees’ active service periods to the dates they are fully eligible for benefits, except that the Company’s unfunded cost that existed at January 1, 1993 is being accrued primarily in a straight-line manner that will result in its full accrual by December 31, 2013.

 

The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost of the pension plan and postretirement benefit plan for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004:

 

     Pension Benefits

    Postretirement Benefits

     Three Months Ended March 31,

    Three Months Ended March 31,

     2005

    2004

    2005

   2004

     (in thousands)

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost:

                             

Service cost

   $ 87,579     $ 67,659     $ —      $ —  

Interest cost

     53,853       49,651       3,797      5,045

Expected return on plan assets

     (51,427 )     (47,551 )     —        —  

Amortization of prior service costs

     2,886       2,886       —        —  

Amortization of net obligation at transition

     —         —         653      653

Recognized net actuarial loss

     23,174       19,503       772      2,322
    


 


 

  

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 116,065     $ 92,148     $ 5,222    $ 8,020
    


 


 

  

 

Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements in the 2004 Form 10-K stated that the Company would contribute $400,000 to its pension plan during 2005. The Company did not make a contribution to the pension plan during the first three months of 2005.

 

 

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NOTE 8. Trust Preferred Capital Notes

 

On May 23, 2002, Eagle Financial Statutory Trust I (the Trust), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities. On June 26, 2002, $7,000,000 of trust preferred securities were issued through a pooled underwriting totaling approximately $554 million. The Trust issued $217,000 in common equity to the Company. The securities have a LIBOR-indexed floating rate of interest. The interest rate at March 31, 2005 was 6.54%. The securities have a mandatory redemption date of June 26, 2032, and are subject to varying call provisions beginning June 26, 2007. The principal asset of the Trust is $7,217,000 of the Company’s junior subordinated debt securities with the same maturity and interest rate structures as the capital securities.

 

The trust preferred securities may be included in Tier I capital for regulatory capital adequacy purposes as long as their amount does not exceed 25% of Tier I capital, including total trust preferred securities. The portion of the trust preferred securities not considered as Tier I capital, if any, may be included in Tier II capital. The total amount ($7,000,000) of trust preferred securities issued by the Trust can be included in the Company’s Tier I capital.

 

The obligations of the Company with respect to the issuance of the capital securities constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the Trust’s obligations with respect to the capital securities.

 

Subject to certain exceptions and limitations, the Company may elect from time to time to defer interest payments on the junior subordinated debt securities, which would result in a deferral of distribution payments on the related capital securities.

 

NOTE 9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 123R (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (FAS 123R), that addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions in which a company receives employee services in exchange for either equity instruments of the company or liabilities that are based on the fair value of the company’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. FAS 123R eliminates the ability to account for share-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic method and requires that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value-based method and recognized as expense in the consolidated statement of income. The effective date of FAS 123R (as amended by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) is for annual periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The provisions of FAS 123R do not have an impact on the Company’s results of operations at the present time.

 

In March 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulleting No. 107 (SAB 107). SAB 107 expresses the views of the SEC staff regarding the interaction of FAS 123R and certain SEC rules and regulations and provides the SEC staff’s view regarding the valuation of share-based payment arrangements for public companies. SAB 107 does not impact the Company’s results of operations at the present time.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The purpose of this discussion is to focus on the important factors affecting the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements presented in Item 1, Financial Statements, of this Form 10-Q and Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of the 2004 Form 10-K.

 

GENERAL

 

Eagle Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company which owns 100% of the stock of Bank of Clarke County (the “Bank”), collectively (the “Company”). Accordingly, the results of operations for the Company are dependent upon the operations of the Bank. The Bank conducts commercial banking business which consists of attracting deposits from the general public and investing those funds in commercial, consumer and real estate loans and corporate, municipal and U.S. government agency securities. The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to the extent permitted by law. At March 31, 2005, the Company had total assets of $423.3 million, net loans of $317.3, total deposits of $337.3 million and shareholders’ equity of $32.6 million. The Company’s net income was $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005.

 

MANAGEMENT’S STRATEGY

 

The Company strives to be an outstanding financial institution in its market by building solid sustainable relationships with: (1) its customers, by providing highly personalized customer service, a network of conveniently placed branches and ATMs, a competitive variety of products/services and courteous, professional employees, (2) its employees, by providing generous benefits, a positive work environment, advancement opportunities and incentives to exceed expectations, (3) its communities, by participating in local concerns, providing monetary support, supporting employee volunteerism and providing employment opportunities, and (4) its shareholders, by providing sound profits and returns, sustainable growth, regular dividends and committing to our local, independent status.

 

OPERATING STRATEGY

 

The Bank is a locally owned and managed financial institution. This allows the Bank to be flexible and responsive in the products and services it offers. The Bank grows primarily by lending funds to local residents and businesses at a competitive price that reflects the inherent risk of lending. The Bank attempts to fund these loans through deposits gathered from local residents and businesses. The Bank prices its deposits by comparing alternative sources of funds and selecting the lowest cost available. When deposits are not adequate to fund asset growth, the Bank relies on borrowings, both short and long term. The Bank’s primary source of borrowed funds is the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta which offers numerous terms and rate structures to the Bank.

 

As interest rates change, the Bank attempts to maintain its net interest margin. This is accomplished by changing the price, terms, and mix of its financial assets and liabilities. The Bank also earns fees on services provided through its trust department, sales of investments through Eagle Investment Services, mortgage originations and deposit operations. The Bank also incurs noninterest expenses such as compensating employees, maintaining and acquiring fixed assets, and purchasing goods and services necessary to support its daily operations.

 

The Bank has a marketing department which seeks to develop new business. This is accomplished through an ongoing calling program whereby account officers visit with existing and potential customers to discuss the products and services offered. The Bank also utilizes traditional advertising such as television commercials, radio ads, newspaper ads, and billboards.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The financial statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The financial information contained within these statements is, to a significant extent, based on measurements of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset or relieving a liability. The Company uses historical loss factors as one element in determining the inherent loss that may be present in the loan portfolio. Actual losses could differ significantly from the historical factors that are used. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method. Although the economics of the transactions would be the same, the timing of events that would impact the transactions could change.

 

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in the Company’s loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is based on two accounting principles: (1) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies, which requires that losses be accrued when their occurrence is probable and they can be estimated, and (2) SFAS No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the loan balance and the value of its collateral, the present value of future cash flows, or the price established in the secondary market. The Company’s allowance for loan losses has three basic components: the formula allowance, the specific allowance and the unallocated allowance. Each of these components is determined based upon estimates that can and do change when actual events occur. The formula allowance uses historical experience factors to estimate future losses and, as a result, the estimated amount of losses can differ significantly from the actual amount of losses which would be incurred in the future. However, the potential for significant differences is mitigated by continuously updating the loss history of the Company. The specific allowance is based upon the evaluation of specific loans on which a loss may be realized. Factors such as past due history, ability to pay, and collateral value are used to identify those loans on which a loss may be realized. Each of these loans is then classified as to how much loss would be realized on its disposition. The sum of the losses on the individual loans becomes the Company’s specific allowance. This process is inherently subjective and actual losses may be greater than or less than the estimated specific allowance. The unallocated allowance captures losses that are attributable to various economic events which may affect a certain loan type within the loan portfolio or a certain industrial or geographic sector within the Company’s market. As the loans, which are affected by these events, are identified or losses are experienced on the loans which are affected by these events, they will be reflected within the specific or formula allowances. Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements presented in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of the 2004 Form 10-K, provides additional information related to the allowance for loan losses.

 

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CREDIT POLICIES

 

The lending activities are performed and the credit policy issues are administered by the Company’s subsidiary, Bank of Clarke County (the “Bank”). The principal risk associated with the Bank’s loan portfolio is the creditworthiness of its borrowers. In an effort to manage this risk, the Bank’s policy gives loan amount approval limits to individual loan officers based on their position and level of experience. Credit risk is increased or decreased, depending on the type of loan and prevailing economic conditions. In consideration of the different types of loans in the portfolio, the risk associated with real estate mortgage loans, commercial loans and consumer loans varies based on employment levels, consumer confidence, fluctuations in the value of real estate and other conditions that affect the ability of borrowers to repay debt.

 

The Company has written policies and procedures to help manage credit risk. The Company utilizes a loan review process that includes formulation of portfolio management strategy, guidelines for underwriting standards and risk assessment, procedures for ongoing identification and management of credit deterioration, and regular portfolio reviews to establish loss exposure and to ascertain compliance with the Bank’s policies.

 

The Bank uses a Directors Loan Committee and lending limits approved by the Directors Loan Committee to approve loan requests. The loan officers are categorized based on the amount of secured and unsecured lending authority they possess. The highest authority (Category I) is comprised of the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Loan Officer, and the Associate Senior Loan Officer. There are four additional categories (Categories II, III, IV and V) with different amounts of secured and unsecured authority. Two officers in Category I may combine their authority to approve a loan request of up to $1,500,000 secured or $750,000 unsecured. An officer in Category II, III, IV or V may combine his or her authority with one officer in a higher category to approve a loan request. Any loan request which exceeds the combined authority of the categories must be presented to the Directors Loan Committee. The Directors Loan Committee, which currently consists of four directors (three directors constitute a quorum, of whom any two may act), approves loan requests which exceed the combined authority of two loan officers as described above. The minimum amount which requires Director Loan Committee approval, which is derived by combining the authorities of a Category I and Category V officer, is $775,000 secured and $380,000 unsecured. The Directors Loan Committee also reviews and approves changes to the Bank’s Loan Policy as presented by management.

 

The following sections discuss the major loan categories within the total loan portfolio:

 

One-to-Four-Family Residential Real Estate Lending

 

Residential lending activity may be generated by the Bank’s loan officer solicitations, referrals by real estate professionals, and existing or new bank customers. Loan applications are taken by a Bank loan officer. As part of the application process, information is gathered concerning income, employment and credit history of the applicant. The valuation of residential collateral is provided by independent fee appraisers who have been approved by the Bank’s Directors Loan Committee. In connection with residential real estate loans, the Bank requires title insurance, hazard insurance and, if applicable, flood insurance. In addition to traditional residential mortgage loans secured by a first or junior lien on the property, the Bank offers home equity lines of credit.

 

Commercial Real Estate Lending

 

Commercial real estate loans are secured by various types of commercial real estate in the Bank’s market area, including multi-family residential buildings, commercial buildings and offices, small shopping centers and churches. Commercial real estate loan originations are obtained through broker referrals, direct solicitation of developers and continued business from customers. In its underwriting of commercial real estate, the Bank’s loan to original appraised value ratio is generally 80% or less. Commercial real estate lending entails significant additional risk as compared with residential mortgage lending. Commercial real estate loans typically involve larger loan balances concentrated with single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Additionally, the repayment of loans secured by income producing properties is typically dependent on the successful operation of a business or a real estate project and thus may be subject, to a greater extent, to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy, in general. The Bank’s commercial real estate loan underwriting criteria require an examination of debt service coverage ratios, the borrower’s creditworthiness, prior credit history and reputation, and the Bank typically requires personal guarantees or endorsements of the borrowers’ principal owners.

 

 

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Construction and Land Development Lending

 

The Bank makes local construction loans, primarily residential, and land acquisition and development loans. The construction loans are secured by residential houses under construction and the underlying land for which the loan was obtained. The average life of most construction loans is less than one year and the Bank offers both fixed and variable rate interest structures. The interest rate structure offered to customers depends on the total amount of these loans outstanding and the impact of the interest rate structure on the Bank’s overall interest rate risk. There are two characteristics of construction lending which impact its overall risk as compared to residential mortgage lending. First, there is more concentration risk due to the extension of a large loan balance through several lines of credit to a single developer or contractor. Second, there is more collateral risk due to the fact that loan funds are provided to the borrower based upon the estimated value of the collateral after completion. This could cause an inaccurate estimate of the amount needed to complete construction or an excessive loan-to-value ratio. To mitigate the risks associated with construction lending, the Bank generally limits loan amounts to 80% of the estimated appraised value of the finished home. The Bank also obtains a first lien on the property as security for its construction loans and typically requires personal guarantees from the borrower’s principal owners. Finally, the Bank performs inspections of the construction projects to ensure that the percentage of construction completed correlates with the amount of draws on the construction line of credit.

 

Commercial and Industrial Lending

 

Commercial business loans generally have more risk than residential mortgage loans, but have higher yields. To manage these risks, the Bank generally obtains appropriate collateral and personal guarantees from the borrower’s principal owners and monitors the financial condition of its business borrowers. Residential mortgage loans generally are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from employment and other income and are secured by real estate whose value tends to be readily ascertainable. In contrast, commercial business loans typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from cash flow from its business and are secured by business assets, such as commercial real estate, accounts receivable, equipment and inventory. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial business loans is substantially dependent on the success of the business itself. Furthermore, the collateral for commercial business loans may depreciate over time and generally cannot be appraised with as much precision as residential real estate.

 

Consumer Lending

 

The Bank offers various secured and unsecured consumer loans, which include personal installment loans, personal lines of credit, automobile loans, and credit card loans. The Bank originates its consumer loans within its geographic market area and these loans are generally made to customers with whom the Bank has an existing relationship. Consumer loans generally entail greater risk than residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans which are unsecured or secured by rapidly depreciable assets such as automobiles. In such cases, any repossessed collateral on a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance as a result of the greater likelihood of damage, loss or depreciation. Consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount which can be recovered on such loans.

 

The underwriting standards employed by the Bank for consumer loans include a determination of the applicant’s payment history on other debts and an assessment of ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan. The stability of the applicant’s monthly income may be determined by verification of gross monthly income from primary employment, and from any verifiable secondary income. Although creditworthiness of the applicant is the primary consideration, the underwriting process also includes an analysis of the value of the security in relation to the proposed loan amount.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Net Income

 

Net income for the first three months of 2005 was $1,347,503, an increase of $451,471 or 50.4% as compared to net income for the first three months of 2004 of $896,032. Earnings per share, basic and diluted, were $0.89 and $0.60 for the first three months of 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

Return on average assets (ROA) measures how efficiently the Company uses its assets to produce net income. Some issues reflected within this efficiency include the Company’s asset mix, funding sources, pricing, fee generation, and cost control. The ROA of the Company, on an annualized basis, for the first three months of 2005 and 2004 was 1.29% and 1.01%, respectively.

 

Return on average equity (ROE) measures the utilization of shareholders’ equity in generating net income. This measurement is affected by the same factors as ROA with consideration to how much of the Company’s assets are funded by shareholders. The ROE of the Company, on an annualized basis, for the first three months of 2005 and 2004 was 16.69% and 12.52%, respectively.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income, the difference between total interest income and total interest expense, is the Company’s primary source of earnings. Net interest income was $4,074,775 and $3,525,327 for the first three months of 2005 and 2004, respectively, which represents an increase of $549,448 or 15.6%. The amount of net interest income is derived from the volume of earning assets and the rates earned on those assets as compared to the cost of funds. Total interest income was $5,427,240 and $4,498,810 for the first three months of 2005 and 2004, respectively, which represents an increase of $928,430 or 20.6%. Total interest expense was $1,352,465 and $973,483 for the first three months of 2005 and 2004, respectively, which represents an increase of $378,982 or 38.9%.

 

The net interest margin was 4.27% and 4.39% for the first three months of 2005 and 2004, respectively. The net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax-equivalent net interest income by total average earnings assets. Tax-equivalent net interest income is calculated by adding the tax benefit on certain securities and loans, whose interest is tax-exempt, to total interest income then subtracting total interest expense. The tax rate used to calculate the tax benefit was 34% for 2005 and 2004. The following table reconciles tax-equivalent net interest income, which is not a measurement under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), to net interest income.

 

    

Three Months Ended

March 31,


     2005

   2004

     (in thousands)

GAAP Financial Measurements:

             

Interest Income - Loans

   $ 4,658    $ 4,000

Interest Income - Securities and Other Interest-Earnings Assets

     770      499

Interest Expense - Deposits

     921      610

Interest Expense - Other Borrowings

     432      364
    

  

Total Net Interest Income

   $ 4,075    $ 3,525

Non-GAAP Financial Measurements:

             

Add: Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income - Loans

   $ 11    $ 16

Add: Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income - Securities

     94      57
    

  

Total Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income

   $ 105    $ 73
    

  

Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income

   $ 4,180    $ 3,598
    

  

 

The tax-equivalent yield on earning assets increased 7 basis points from 5.58% to 5.65% for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. The tax-equivalent yield on securities decreased 17 basis points from 4.77% to 4.60% for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. The tax-equivalent yield on loans increased 18 basis points from 5.73% to 5.91% for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. This reflects the repricing of variable rate loans which are indexed to Prime. The average rate on interest bearing liabilities increased 28 basis points from 1.50% to 1.78% for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. These changes were caused primarily by deposit pricing and product mix. In general, deposit pricing is done in response to monetary policy actions and yield curve changes. Also, local competition for funds affects the cost of time deposits, which are primarily comprised of certificates of deposit. With regard to interest-bearing deposits, the Company prefers to rely more heavily on non-maturity deposits, which include NOW accounts, money market accounts, and savings accounts.

 

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Provision for Loan Losses

 

The provision for loan losses is based upon management’s estimate of the amount required to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses as discussed within the Critical Accounting Policies section above. The provision for loan losses was $70,000 for the first three months of 2005 as compared to $175,000 for the first three months of 2004. The amount of provision for loan losses is affected by several factors including the growth rate of loans, net charge-offs, and the amount of potential losses within the loan portfolio. The $105,000 decrease in the amount of provision for loan losses during 2005 as compared to 2004 can be primarily attributed to the recovery of loan previously charged off.

 

Noninterest Income

 

Total noninterest income for the first three months of 2005 and 2004 was $1,148,462 and $961,820, respectively, which represents an increase of $186,642 or 19.4%. Management reviews the activities which generate noninterest income on an ongoing basis. The following paragraphs provide information about activities which are included within the respective Consolidated Statements of Income headings.

 

The Company earned $143,954 on sales and calls of securities during the first three months of 2004. These sales and calls were comprised of mortgage-backed securities and corporate securities. There were no sales or calls of securities which resulted in a gain or loss during the first three months of 2005.

 

Trust department income increased $82,595 or 77.1% from $107,098 for the first three months of 2004 to $189,693 for the first three months of 2005. The amount of Trust department income is determined by the number of active accounts and total assets under management. Also, income can fluctuate due to the number of estates settled within any period.

 

Service charges on deposit accounts increased $121,214 or 36.9% from $328,826 to $450,040 for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. The amount of service charges on deposit accounts is derived from the volume of demand and savings accounts generated through the Bank’s branch network and the Bank continues to see an increase in these account types. In addition, a portion of the increase during the first three months of 2005 can be attributed to the Bank’s introduction of an overdraft privilege product during April 2004. Management expects continued growth in the number of deposit accounts and, therefore, expects the amount of service charges on deposit account to increase proportionately during future periods.

 

Other service charges and fees increased $110,053 or 31.3% from $352,094 for the first three months of 2004 to $462,147 for the first three months of 2005. The increase in 2005, as compared to 2004, can be attributed to increases in commissions received from the sale of non-deposit investment products through Eagle Investment Services, fees received from the origination of mortgage loans for the secondary market, and fees generated from the Bank’s ATM/debit card programs. The amount of commissions received from the sale of non-deposit investment products increased $31,120 or 40.8% from $76,352 to $107,472 for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. This increase was realized through both the development of new customers and providing additional products to existing customers. This amount is expected to increase during the remainder of 2005 due to ongoing business development and referral programs. The amount of fees received from the origination of mortgage loans increased $57,983 or 79.3% from $73,128 to $131,111 for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. This increase can be attributed to strong refinancing activity in anticipation of long-term rates increasing. The amount of fees received from the origination of mortgage loans during the remainder of 2005 will depend on changes in long-term interest rates. The amount of fees generated from the Bank’s ATM/debit card programs increased $7,304 or 6.4% from $113,381 to $120,685 for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. This increase was realized through higher transaction volumes on the cards outstanding. This amount is not expected to increase significantly during the remainder of 2005 due to the expiration of a revenue sharing contract during June for ATM’s located in several grocery stores in the Bank’s primary trade area. Some of this lost revenue will be replaced by fees earned on the Bank’s commercial debit card, which was introduced during the first quarter of 2005. Commercial debit cards earn higher transaction fees and have less loss liability than consumer debit cards.

 

Other operating income increased $16,734 or 56.1% from $29,848 to $46,582 for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. This increase can be attributed to rental income received on office space at the Bank’s Old Town Center.

 

 

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Noninterest Expenses

 

Total noninterest expenses increased $186,773 or 6.2% from $3,021,563 to $3,208,336 for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. The efficiency ratio of the Company was 60.21% for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 66.26% for the three months ended March 31, 2004. The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing total noninterest expenses by the sum of tax-equivalent net interest income and total noninterest income, excluding securities gains and losses. A reconciliation of tax-equivalent net interest income, which is not a measurement under GAAP, to net interest income is presented within the Net Interest Income section above. It is management’s objective to maintain an efficiency ratio at or below 65.00% for the Company. The following paragraphs provide information about expenses which are included within the respective Consolidated Statements of Income headings.

 

Salaries and benefits increased $106,873 or 6.0% from $1,771,237 for the first three months of 2004 to $1,878,110 for the first three months of 2005. This increase can be attributed to annual salary adjustments and the hiring of additional personnel to accommodate the continued growth of the Company.

 

Occupancy expenses decreased $15,043 or 6.2% from $244,217 to $229,174 for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. This decrease can be attributed to the relocation of the Old Post Office Branch and opening of the Old Town Center during January of 2004.

 

Equipment expenses decreased $15,074 or 9.1% from $165,310 to $150,236 for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. This decrease can also be attributed to the relocation of the Old Post Office Branch and opening of the Old Town Center during January of 2004.

 

Advertising and marketing expenses decreased $6,891 or 6.3% from $109,821 to $102,930 for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. This category contains numerous expense types such as advertising, public relations, business development and charitable contributions. The annual budgeted amount of advertising and marketing expenses is directly related to the Company’s growth in assets. The total amount of advertising and marketing expenses varies from quarter to quarter based on planned events and advertising campaigns. Expenses are allocated in a manner which focuses on effectively reaching the existing and potential customers within the market and contributing to the community.

 

Other operating expenses increased $100,738 or 17.1% from $590,688 to $691,426 for the first three months of 2004 and 2005, respectively. This category is primarily comprised of the cost for services required during normal operations of the Company. Expenses which are directly affected by the number of branch locations and volume of accounts at the Bank include postage, insurance, ATM network fees, and credit card processing fees. Other expenses within this category are auditing fees and computer software expenses.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense was $597,398 and $394,552 for the first three months of 2005 and 2004, respectively. The increase in income tax expense can be attributed to increased taxable earnings at the federal statutory income tax rate of 34%. These amounts correspond to an effective tax rate of 30.72% and 30.57% for the first three months of 2005 and 2004, respectively. The difference between the effective tax rate and statutory income tax rate can be primarily attributed to tax-exempt interest earned on certain securities and loans.

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

Securities

 

Total securities were $77.1 million at March 31, 2005 as compared to $74.2 million at December 31, 2004. This represents an increase of $2.8 million or 3.8%. The Company had securities purchases totaling $6.8 million during the first three months of 2005. The Company had total maturities and principal repayments of $3.1 million during the first three months of 2005. The Company did not have any securities from a single issuer, other than U.S. government agencies, whose amount exceeded 10% of shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2005. Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides additional details about the Company’s securities portfolio at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004.

 

The Company had $20.7 million and $19.6 million in securities classified as held to maturity at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. The Company had $56.4 million and $54.7 million in securities classified as available for sale at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. The Company had an unrealized loss on available for sale securities of $377,052 at March 31, 2005 as compared to an unrealized gain of $510,307 at December 31, 2004.

 

Loan Portfolio

 

The Company’s primary use of funds is supporting lending activities from which it derives the greatest amount of interest income. Gross loans were $320.7 million and $311.1 million at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. This represents an increase of $9.6 million or 3.1% for the first three months of 2004. The Company’s loan growth was accomplished through competitive loan pricing, experienced loan officers, and continuous sales efforts. Based on the current loan pipeline, the Company expects loan growth to continue for the remainder of 2005. The ratio of loans to deposits increased during the first quarter of 2005 from 91.94% at December 31, 2004 to 95.08% at March 31, 2005. The loan portfolio consists primarily of loans for owner-occupied single family dwellings, loans to acquire consumer products such as automobiles, and loans to small farms and businesses. Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides the composition of the loan portfolio at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004.

 

Loans secured by real estate were $262.5 million or 81.8% and $252.2 million or 81.1% of total loans at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. This represents an increase of $10.3 million or 4.1% during the first three months of 2005. These loans are well-secured and based on conservative appraisals in a stable market. Generally, the Company does not make real estate loans outside its primary market area. Consumer installment loans were $32.0 million or 10.0% and $33.5 million or 10.8% of total loans at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. This represents a decrease of $1.5 million or 4.4% during the first three months of 2005. This type of loan is primarily comprised of vehicle loans which have been difficult to increase due to manufacturer financing options and customers using alternative financing such as home equity lines of credit whose interest is tax-deductible. Commercial and industrial loans were $24.7 million or 7.7% and $23.9 million or 7.7% of total loans at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. This represents an increase of $0.8 million or 3.4% for the first three months of 2005.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The purpose of and the methods for measuring the allowance for loan losses are discussed in the Critical Accounting Policies section above. Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements shows the activity within the allowance for loan losses during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2004. Charged-off loans were $79,746 and $128,479 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Recoveries were $110,596 and $24,195 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. This resulted in net recoveries of $30,850 and net charge-offs of $104,284 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The net recoveries during the first quarter of 2005 resulted from collecting a mortgage loan secured by a nonfarm, nonresidential property, which was charged-off during 2001. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans was 1.05% at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate based on the loan portfolio’s current risk characteristics.

 

Risk Elements and Nonperforming Assets

 

Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, restructured loans, and other real estate owned (foreclosed properties). Total nonaccrual loans were $27,580 at March 31, 2005. There were no nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2004. The Company did not have any restructured loans or other real estate owned at March 31, 2005 or December 31, 2004. The percentage of nonperforming assets to loans and other real estate owned was 0.01% at March 31, 2005. Total loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest were $57,578 or 0.02% and $63,623 or 0.02% of total loans at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively.

 

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The loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest are secured and in the process of collection; therefore, they are not classified as nonaccrual. Any loan over 90 days past due without being in the process of collection or where the collection of its principal or interest is doubtful would be placed on nonaccrual status. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, accrued interest is reversed from income and future accruals are discontinued with interest income being recognized on a cash basis. Management evaluates the financial condition of these borrowers and the value of any collateral on these loans. The results of these evaluations are used to estimate the amount of losses which may be realized on the disposition of these nonaccrual loans. The allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2005 includes $13,790 in specific allocations for the nonaccrual loans. Management evaluates borrowers on an ongoing basis to identify those loans on which a loss may be realized. The methods for identifying these loans and establishing estimated losses for these loans are discussed in the Critical Accounting Policies section above. Once management determines that a loan requires a specific allowance, it becomes a potential problem loan. The amount of potential problem loans was $548,562 and $493,034 at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. This represents an increase of $55,528 or 11.3% during the first three months of 2005. At March 31, 2005, these loans were primarily well-secured and in the process of collection, and the allowance for loan losses includes $54,856 in specific allocations for these loans.

 

Deposits

 

Total deposits were $337.3 million and $338.3 million at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. This represents a decrease of $1.0 million or 0.3% during the first three months of 2005. Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides the composition of total deposits at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004.

 

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits, which is comprised of checking accounts, decreased $3.5 million or 4.3% from $82.6 million at December 31, 2004 to $79.1 million at March 31, 2005. Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits, which include NOW accounts, money market accounts and regular savings accounts, increased $0.9 million or 0.5% from $182.1 million at December 31, 2004 to $183.0 million at March 31, 2005. Time deposits increased $1.5 million or 2.1% from $73.6 million at December 31, 2004 to $75.1 million at March 31, 2005.

 

The Company attempts to fund asset growth with deposit accounts and focus upon core deposit growth as its primary source of funding. Core deposits consist of checking accounts, NOW accounts, money market accounts, regular savings accounts, and time deposits of less than $100,000. Core deposits totaled $308.5 million or 91.5% and $310.2 million or 91.7% of total deposits at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively.

 

CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Company continues to be a well capitalized financial institution. Total shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2005 was $32.6 million, reflecting a percentage of total assets of 7.71%, as compared to $32.0 million and 7.73% at December 31, 2004. Shareholders’ equity per share increased $0.37 or 1.8% to $21.51 per share at March 31, 2005 from $21.14 per share at December 31, 2004. During the first quarter of 2005, the Company paid a dividend of $0.22 per share as compared to $0.20 per share for the same period of 2004. Total dividends paid during 2004 were $0.84 per share. The Company has a Dividend Investment Plan that reinvests the dividends of the shareholder in Company stock.

 

Federal regulatory risk-based capital guidelines require percentages to be applied to various assets, including off-balance sheet assets, based on their perceived risk in order to calculate risk-weighted assets. Tier I capital consists of total shareholders’ equity plus qualifying trust preferred securities outstanding less net unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, goodwill and other intangible assets. Total capital is comprised of Tier I capital plus the allowable portion of the allowance for loan losses and any excess trust preferred securities that do not qualify as Tier I capital. The $7.0 million in trust preferred securities, issued by the Company during 2002, qualifies as Tier I capital because this amount does not exceed 25% of total capital, including the trust preferred securities. Financial institutions must maintain a Tier I risk-based capital ratio of at least 4%, a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 8% and a minimum Tier I leverage ratio of 4%. The Company’s policy requires a Tier I risk-based capital ratio of at least 8%, a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10% and a minimum Tier I leverage ratio of 5%. The Company’s Tier I risk-based capital ratio was 12.54% at March 31, 2005 as compared to 12.38% at December 31, 2004. The Company’s total risk-based capital ratio was 13.61% at March 31, 2005 as compared to 13.43% at December 31, 2004. The Company’s Tier I capital to average total assets ratio was 9.50% at March 31, 2005 as compared to 9.47% at December 31, 2004. The Company monitors these ratios on a quarterly basis and has several strategies, including without limitation the issuance of common stock or trust preferred securities, to ensure that these ratios remain above regulatory minimums.

 

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LIQUIDITY

 

Liquidity management involves meeting the present and future financial obligations of the Company with the sale or maturity of assets or with the occurrence of additional liabilities. Liquidity needs are met with cash on hand, deposits in banks, federal funds sold, securities classified as available for sale and loans maturing within one year. At March 31, 2005, liquid assets totaled $136.8 million as compared to $138.2 million at December 31, 2004. These amounts represent 35.0% and 36.2% of total liabilities at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. The Company minimizes liquidity demand by utilizing core deposits to fund asset growth. Securities provide a constant source of liquidity through paydowns and maturities. Also, the Company maintains short-term borrowing arrangements, namely federal funds lines of credit, with larger financial institutions as an additional source of liquidity. Finally, the Bank’s membership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta provides a source of borrowings with numerous rate and term structures. The Company’s senior management monitors the liquidity position regularly and attempts to maintain a position which utilizes available funds most efficiently.

 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

The Company makes forward looking statements in this quarterly report that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward looking statements include statements regarding our profitability, liquidity, allowance for loan losses, interest rate sensitivity, market risk, growth strategy, and financial and other goals. The words “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” or other similar words or terms are intended to identify forward looking statements. These forward looking statements are subject to significant uncertainties because they are based upon or are affected by factors including:

 

    the ability to successfully manage growth or implement growth strategies if the Bank is unable to identify attractive markets, locations or opportunities to expand in the future;

 

    competition with other banks and financial institutions, and companies outside of the banking industry, including those companies that have substantially greater access to capital and other resources;

 

    changes in general economic and business conditions in the market area;

 

    changes in interest rates and interest rate policies;

 

    the successful management of interest rate risk;

 

    risks inherent in making loans such as repayment risks and fluctuating collateral values;

 

    reliance on the management team, including the ability to attract and retain key personnel;

 

    maintaining capital levels adequate to support growth;

 

    maintaining cost controls and asset qualities as new branches are opened or acquired;

 

    demand, development and acceptance of new products and services;

 

    problems with technology utilized by the Bank;

 

    changing trends in customer profiles and behavior; and

 

    changes in banking and other laws and regulations.

 

Because of these uncertainties, actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward looking statements. In addition, past results of operations do not necessarily indicate future results.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

There have been no material changes in Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk as reported in the 2004 Form 10-K.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

The Company, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2005 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s quarter ended March 31, 2005 that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

During the normal course of business, various legal claims arise from time to time which, in the opinion of management, will have no material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company is not currently involved in any material pending legal proceedings.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 10-Q and this list includes the exhibit index:

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description


31.1   Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2   Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32   Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized, this 12th day of May, 2005.

 

Eagle Financial Services, Inc.

 

By:  

/S/ JOHN R. MILLESON


   

John R. Milleson

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

By:  

/S/ JAMES W. MCCARTY, JR.


   

James W. McCarty, Jr.

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

and Secretary-Treasurer

 

 

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