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Exhibit 13
Rule 14a-3 Annual Report
FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORT OF
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
December 31, 2009 and 2008
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
December 31, 2009 and 2008
and
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
Fenton, Michigan
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
CONTENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM |
1 | |||
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
2 | |||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
3 | |||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
4 | |||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
5 | |||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
6 | |||
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
7-42 | |||
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
43-64 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Fentura Financial, Inc.
Fenton, Michigan
Fentura Financial, Inc.
Fenton, Michigan
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Fentura Financial, Inc. as of
December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive
income, changes in stockholders equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period
ended December 31, 2009. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporations
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The
Corporation is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal
control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over
financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Corporations internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Fentura Financial, Inc. as of December 31, 2009 and
2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period
ended December 31, 2009 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Corporation will
continue as a going concern. The Corporation incurred net losses in 2009 and 2008, primarily from
higher provisions for loan losses. As discussed in Note 18, the Corporations wholly owned bank
subsidiaries are under regulatory orders by their regulatory agencies that require, among other
provisions, higher regulatory capital requirements. The Banks did not meet the higher capital
requirement as of December 31, 2009 and therefore are not in compliance with the regulatory
agreements. Failure to comply with the regulatory agreements may result in additional regulatory
enforcement actions. These events raise substantial doubt about the Corporations ability to
continue as a going concern. Managements plans are also discussed further in Note 18. These
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
/s/ Crowe Horwath LLP |
Grand Rapids, Michigan
March 12, 2010
March 12, 2010
FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(000s omitted except share and per share data)
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(000s omitted except share and per share data)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Cash and due from banks |
$ | 18,459 | $ | 13,626 | ||||
Federal funds sold |
23,650 | 0 | ||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents |
42,109 | 13,626 | ||||||
Securities available for sale, at fair value |
43,608 | 47,065 | ||||||
Securities held to maturity (fair value 2009 - $5,493; 2008 - $7,010) |
5,456 | 6,765 | ||||||
Total securities |
49,064 | 53,830 | ||||||
Loans held for sale |
831 | 690 | ||||||
Loans, net of allowance of 2009- $10,726; 2008- $10,455 |
344,704 | 418,583 | ||||||
Bank premises and equipment |
15,914 | 16,879 | ||||||
Accrued interest receivable 2,676 2,676 |
1,813 | 2,231 | ||||||
Bank owned life insurance |
7,221 | 7,282 | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank stock |
1,900 | 1,900 | ||||||
Equity investment |
0 | 1,360 | ||||||
Other real estate owned |
7,967 | 5,983 | ||||||
Assets of discontinued operations |
37,919 | 45,650 | ||||||
Other assets |
12,637 | 10,590 | ||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 522,079 | $ | 578,604 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Deposits: |
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Non-interest-bearing deposits |
$ | 64,530 | $ | 64,325 | ||||
Interest-bearing deposits |
376,245 | 405,039 | ||||||
Total deposits |
440,775 | 469,364 | ||||||
Short-term borrowings |
164 | 1,500 | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances |
7,981 | 12,707 | ||||||
Subordinated debentures |
14,000 | 14,000 | ||||||
Note payable |
0 | 1,000 | ||||||
Liabilities of discontinued operations |
35,217 | 42,174 | ||||||
Accrued taxes, interest and other liabilities |
3,410 | 1,735 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
501,547 | 542,480 | ||||||
Shareholders equity |
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Common stock $0 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized,
shares issued and outstanding 2,248,553 2009; 2,185,765 2008 |
42,913 | 42,778 | ||||||
Retained earnings (deficit) |
(21,657 | ) | (4,677 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
(724 | ) | (1,977 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity |
20,532 | 36,124 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 522,079 | $ | 578,604 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
2
FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(000s omitted except share and per share data)
Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(000s omitted except share and per share data)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Interest income |
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Loans, including fees |
$ | 24,063 | $ | 27,915 | ||||
Securities: |
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Taxable |
1,536 | 1,916 | ||||||
Tax-exempt |
546 | 550 | ||||||
Short-term investments |
5 | 139 | ||||||
Total interest income |
26,150 | 30,520 | ||||||
Interest expense |
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Deposits |
9,539 | 12,446 | ||||||
Other borrowings |
1,048 | 1,606 | ||||||
Total interest expense |
10,587 | 14,052 | ||||||
Net interest income |
15,563 | 16,468 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
14,723 | 7,715 | ||||||
Net interest income after provision for loan losses |
840 | 8,753 | ||||||
Non-interest income |
||||||||
Service charges on deposit accounts |
1,967 | 2,431 | ||||||
Gain on sale of mortgage loans |
767 | 337 | ||||||
Trust and investment services income |
1,615 | 1,813 | ||||||
Gain on sale of securities |
12 | 0 | ||||||
Other than temporary loss |
||||||||
Total impairment |
(288 | ) | (843 | ) | ||||
Loss recognized in other comprehensive income |
0 | 0 | ||||||
Net impairment loss recognized in earnings |
(288 | ) | (843 | ) | ||||
Loss on equity investment |
(1,360 | ) | (1,729 | ) | ||||
Other income and fees |
1,942 | 1,571 | ||||||
Total non-interest income |
4,655 | 3,580 | ||||||
Non-interest expense |
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Salaries and employee benefits |
8,694 | 10,500 | ||||||
Occupancy |
1,801 | 1,926 | ||||||
Furniture and equipment |
1,618 | 1,877 | ||||||
Loan and collection |
3,506 | 810 | ||||||
Advertising and promotional |
148 | 376 | ||||||
Goodwill impairment charge |
0 | 7,955 | ||||||
Telephone and communication services |
333 | 354 | ||||||
Other professional services |
1,128 | 699 | ||||||
Other general and administrative |
3,267 | 2,253 | ||||||
Total non-interest expense |
20,495 | 26,750 | ||||||
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before income tax |
(15,000 | ) | (14,417 | ) | ||||
Federal income tax expense/(benefit) |
994 | (2,448 | ) | |||||
Income/(loss) from continuing operations |
(15,994 | ) | (11,969 | ) | ||||
Net income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
(986 | ) | (196 | ) | ||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (16,980 | ) | $ | (12,165 | ) | ||
Net income/(loss) per share from continuing operations: |
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Basic and diluted |
$ | (7.25 | ) | $ | (5.51 | ) | ||
Net income/(loss) per share from discontinued operations: |
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Basic and diluted |
$ | (0.45 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | ||
Net income/(loss) per share |
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Basic and diluted |
$ | (7.70 | ) | $ | (5.60 | ) | ||
Cash dividends declared |
$ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(000s omitted except share and per share data)
Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(000s omitted except share and per share data)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Net loss |
$ | (16,980 | ) | $ | (12,165 | ) | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
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Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period |
1,432 | (3,126 | ) | |||||
Impairment loss recognized in income |
288 | 843 | ||||||
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities
available-for-sale for which a portion of an other than
temporary impairment has been recognized in earnings |
190 | 0 | ||||||
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) realized in income |
(12 | ) | 0 | |||||
Tax effect |
(645 | ) | 776 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
1,253 | (1,507 | ) | |||||
Comprehensive income (loss) |
$ | (15,727 | ) | $ | (13,672 | ) | ||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
4
FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(000s omitted except share and per share data)
Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(000s omitted except share and per share data)
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||
Other | Total | |||||||||||||||
Common | Retained | Comprehensive | Shareholders | |||||||||||||
Stock | Earnings | Income (Loss) | Equity | |||||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2008 |
$ | 42,478 | $ | 7,488 | $ | (470 | ) | $ | 49,496 | |||||||
Net loss |
0 | (12,165 | ) | 0 | (12,165 | ) | ||||||||||
Issuance of shares under stock
purchase and dividend reinvestment
plans (22,380 shares) |
292 | 0 | 0 | 292 | ||||||||||||
Stock compensation expense |
8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss (net of tax) |
0 | 0 | (1,507 | ) | (1,507 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2008 |
$ | 42,778 | $ | (4,677 | ) | $ | (1,977 | ) | $ | 36,124 | ||||||
Net loss |
0 | (16,980 | ) | 0 | (16,980 | ) | ||||||||||
Issuance of shares under stock
purchase and dividend reinvestment
plans (62,788 shares) |
135 | 0 | 0 | 135 | ||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) |
0 | 0 | 1,253 | 1,253 | ||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2009 |
$ | 42,913 | $ | (21,657 | ) | $ | (724 | ) | $ | 20,532 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(000s omitted except share and per share data)
Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
(000s omitted except share and per share data)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss |
$ | (16,980 | ) | $ | (12,165 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash |
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Provided by Operating Activities: |
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Stock compensation expense |
0 | 8 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
1,077 | 1,245 | ||||||
Establishment of deferred tax asset valuation allowance |
6,464 | 0 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
(785 | ) | (2,866 | ) | ||||
Provision for loan losses |
14,723 | 7,715 | ||||||
Loans originated for sale |
(60,091 | ) | (24,609 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from the sale of loans |
60,717 | 25,912 | ||||||
Gain on sales of loans |
(767 | ) | (337 | ) | ||||
(Gain) loss on sale of securities |
(12 | ) | 0 | |||||
Loss on sale of fixed assets |
0 | (118 | ) | |||||
Loss on sale of other real estate owned |
103 | (25 | ) | |||||
Write downs on other real estate owned |
1,410 | 123 | ||||||
Loss on equity investment |
1,360 | 1,729 | ||||||
Loss on security impairment |
288 | 843 | ||||||
Goodwill impairment charge |
0 | 7,955 | ||||||
Earnings from bank owned life insurance |
(142 | ) | (240 | ) | ||||
Net (increase) decrease in interest receivable & other assets |
(7,757 | ) | 154 | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in interest payable & other liabilities |
1,675 | (1,937 | ) | |||||
Net change in discontinued operations operating activities |
307 | 1,106 | ||||||
Total Adjustments |
18,570 | 16,658 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
1,590 | 4,493 | ||||||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: |
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Proceeds from maturities of securities HTM |
1,303 | 1,439 | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities of securities AFS |
11,295 | 8,302 | ||||||
Proceeds from calls of securities HTM |
0 | 0 | ||||||
Proceeds from calls of securities AFS |
3,830 | 11,134 | ||||||
Proceeds from sales of securities AFS |
4,383 | 1,999 | ||||||
Purchases of securities AFS |
(14,505 | ) | (7,068 | ) | ||||
Net decrease (increase) in loans |
53,607 | (4,970 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance |
203 | 0 | ||||||
Sales of other real estate owned |
2,052 | 3,158 | ||||||
Acquisition of premises and equipment, net |
(152 | ) | 98 | |||||
Net change in discontinued operations investing activities |
2,691 | 5,289 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
64,707 | 19,381 | ||||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: |
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Net decrease in deposits |
(28,589 | ) | (31,284 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings |
(1,336 | ) | 851 | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in repurchase agreements |
0 | (5,000 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from/(repayment) of notes payable |
(1,000 | ) | 1,000 | |||||
Purchase of advances from FHLB |
55,495 | 126,615 | ||||||
Repayments of advances from FHLB |
(60,221 | ) | (124,938 | ) | ||||
Net proceeds from stock issuance and repurchase |
135 | 292 | ||||||
Cash dividends |
0 | 0 | ||||||
Net change in discontinued operations financing activities |
(7,088 | ) | (491 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
(42,604 | ) | (32,955 | ) | ||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
23,693 | (9,081 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents-Beginning |
$ | 20,953 | $ | 30,034 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents-Ending |
$ | 44,646 | $ | 20,953 | ||||
Less cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations at year end |
2,537 | 7,327 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at year end |
$ | 42,109 | $ | 13,626 | ||||
Cash paid for (received from): |
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Interest |
$ | 10,285 | $ | 17,576 | ||||
Income taxes |
$ | 139 | $ | (113 | ) | |||
Non-cash disclosures: |
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Transfers from loans to other real estate |
$ | 5,549 | $ | 7,992 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations and Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial
statements include Fentura Financial, Inc. (the Corporation) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, The
State Bank in Fenton, Michigan; Davison State Bank in Davison, Michigan; and West Michigan
Community Bank in Hudsonville, Michigan (the Banks), as well as Fentura Mortgage Company, West
Michigan Mortgage Company, LLC, and the other subsidiaries of the Banks. Intercompany transactions
and balances are eliminated in consolidation.
The Corporation provides banking and trust services principally to individuals, small businesses
and governmental entities through its eleven community banking offices in Genesee, Livingston, and
Oakland Counties in southeastern Michigan and five community banking offices in Ottawa and Kent
Counties in west Michigan. Its primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term
certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are residential mortgage, commercial, and
installment loans. Commercial real estate and construction loans are 55.6% of total loans and other
commercial business loans are 22.9% of total loans at December 31, 2009. For the year ended
December 31, 2008, the loan portfolio was composed as follows: commercial real estate and
construction loans 55.0%, of total loans and other commercial business loans 23.8% of total loans.
Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including business assets,
consumer assets and real estate. Commercial loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow from
operations of businesses. Real estate loans are secured by both residential and commercial real
estate. The Corporations exposure to credit risk is substantially affected by the economy in the
Corporations market area and by changes in commercial real estate values. While the loan
portfolio is substantially commercial based, the Corporation is not dependent on any single
borrower. Other financial instruments which potentially represent concentrations of credit risk
include deposit accounts in other financial institutions and federal funds sold.
The principal source of liquidity of the Corporation is dividends from its bank subsidiaries and
deposits in the subsidiary banks. The Corporations access to liquidity at its banking
subsidiaries is subject to regulatory restrictions, as a result of the Consent Orders entered into
with various banking regulators further described in Note 15. West Michigan Community Bank and The
State Bank are currently subject to restrictions on their ability to make dividend payments without
prior regulatory approval. The Corporation currently believes that it has cash on hand to cover
its financial obligations and expenses for the foreseeable future and is not reliant on new capital
funding to meet such obligations. The Banks primary sources of liquidity are deposits that
consist of non-maturing and maturing time deposits. At December 31, 2009, maturing time deposits
consist of brokered deposits equaling 13.2% of total deposits and other time deposits equaling
36.3% of total deposits. Details regarding deposits are further described in Note 8 of the
Financial Statements.
Use of Estimates: To prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions
based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the
financial statements and the disclosures provided, and future results could differ. The allowance
for loan losses, the fair values of securities and other financial instruments and the carrying
value of other real estate owned are particularly subject to change.
Cash Flows: Cash and cash equivalents, includes cash, deposits with other financial
institutions under 90 days, and federal funds sold. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan
and deposit transactions and short-term borrowings.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Securities: Securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost
when management has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Securities are
classified as available for sale when they might be sold before maturity. Securities available for
sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other
comprehensive income, net of tax.
Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount. Premiums and discounts on
securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for
mortgage-backed securities, where prepayments are anticipated. Gains and losses on sales are based
on the amortized cost of the security sold. Securities are written down to fair value when a
decline in fair value is not temporary.
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis,
and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.
Loans: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future
or until maturity or payoffs are reported at the principal balance outstanding, net of unearned
interest, deferred loan fees and costs, and an allowance for loan losses. Loans held for sale are
reported at the lower of cost or fair value, on an aggregate basis and are sold with servicing
rights released.
Interest income is reported on the interest method and includes amortization of net deferred loan
fees and costs over the loan term. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs,
are deferred and recognized in interest income using the level-yield method without anticipating
prepayments. Interest income is not reported when full loan repayment is in doubt, typically when
the loan is impaired or payments are past due over 90 days (180 days for residential mortgages).
All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on non-accrual are reversed against interest
income. Interest received on such loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery
method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the
principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are
reasonably assured.
Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for
probable incurred credit losses, increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by
charge-offs less recoveries. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan
loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower
situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors. Allocations of
the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan
that, in managements judgment, should be charged-off. Loan losses are charged against the
allowance when management believes the uncollectbility of a loan balance is confirmed. Consumer
loans are typically charged off no later than 120 days past due.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans
that are individually classified as impaired or loans otherwise classified as substandard or
doubtful. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss
experience adjusted for current factors.
A loan is impaired when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. Commercial and
commercial real estate loans are individually evaluated for impairment. If a loan is impaired, a
portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of
estimated future cash flows using the loans existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if
repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous
loans, such as consumer and residential real estate loans are collectively evaluated for
impairment, and accordingly, they are not separately identified for impairment disclosures. Loans
for which the terms have been modified and for which the borrower is experiencing financial
difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and are classified as impaired. Troubled
debt restructurings are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the
loans effective rate at inception.
Other Real Estate Owned and Foreclosed Assets: Assets acquired through or instead of loan
foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs when acquired,
establishing a new cost basis. If fair value declines, a valuation allowance is recorded through
expense. Costs after acquisition are expensed.
Premises and Equipment: Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at
cost less accumulated depreciation. Buildings and related components are depreciated using the
straight-line method with useful lives ranging from 15 to 40 years. Furniture, fixtures and
equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method with useful lives ranging from 3 to 7
years.
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock: The Banks are members of the FHLB system. Members
are required to own a certain amount of stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors,
and may invest in additional amounts. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted
security, and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both
cash and stock dividends are reported as income.
Equity
Investment: The Corporation made an investment in 2007 of 24.99% ownership in
Valley Capital Bank headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. This investment was recorded utilizing the
equity method of accounting. Gains or losses on the investment were recorded through the income
statement. The balance sheet value of this investment was adjusted for the gains or losses
resulting from the equity method of accounting. During 2009, the Corporation wrote off remaining
balance of $1,360,000 as a result of the closure of the institution. The Corporation recognized
$1,729,000 of losses in 2008 related to this equity investment.
Long-term Assets: Premises and equipment and other long-term assets are reviewed for
impairment when events indicate their carrying amount may not be recoverable from future
undiscounted cash flows. If impaired, the assets are recorded at fair value.
Bank Owned Life Insurance: The Banks have purchased life insurance policies on certain key
executives. Bank owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the
insurance contract at
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other
amounts due that are probable at settlement.
Goodwill: Goodwill resulted from prior business acquisitions and represented the excess of
the purchase price over the fair value of acquired tangible assets and liabilities and identifiable
intangible assets. Goodwill was assessed at least annually for impairment and any such impairment
was recognized in the period identified. Goodwill is further discussed in Note 7 to the financial
statements. Goodwill was fully written off in 2008.
Acquisition Intangibles: Acquisition intangibles consist of core deposit intangible assets
arising from acquisitions. They are initially measured at fair value and then are amortized on an
accelerated method over their estimated useful lives. Acquisition intangibles are assessed at
least annually for impairment and any such impairment will be recognized in the period identified.
Stock Based Compensation: Compensation cost is recognized for stock options and restricted
stock awards issued to employees, based on the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. A
Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price
of the Corporations common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock awards.
Compensation cost is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting
period. For awards with graded vesting, compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis
over the requisite service period for the entire award.
Income Taxes: Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or
refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying
amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation
allowance reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is more likely than not that the tax
position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur.
The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being
realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the more likely than not test, no tax
benefit is recorded. The effect of adopting this new guidance was not material to the Corporation.
The Corporation recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax
expense. There was no such interest or penalties in 2009 or 2008.
Loan Commitments and Financial Instruments: Financial instruments include off-balance
sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and standby letters of credit, issued
to meet customer financing needs. The face amount for these items represents the exposure to loss,
before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are
recorded when they are funded.
Earnings (loss) Per Common Share: Basic earnings or loss per common share are net income
or net loss divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) shares are considered outstanding for this calculation unless
unearned. Diluted earnings per common share include the dilutive effect of additional potential
common shares issuable under stock options.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income consists of net income (loss) and other
comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income includes unrealized gains and losses on
securities available for sale, which are also recognized as separate components of equity.
Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the
ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable
and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there now
are such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.
Restrictions on Cash: Cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank of $479,000
and $1,601,000 was required to meet regulatory reserve and clearing requirements at year-end 2009
and 2008 respectively.
Dividend Restrictions: Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels and
may limit the dividends paid by the Banks to the Corporation or by the Corporation to shareholders.
West Michigan Community Bank and The State Bank have been restricted from dividend payments due to
the signing of Consent Orders with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). In addition,
the Corporation has elected to withhold dividend requests from Davison State Bank.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Fair values of financial instruments are estimated
using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in a separate
note. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding
interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad
markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly
affect the estimates.
Operating Segments: While the Corporations chief decision-makers monitor the revenue
streams of the various Corporation products and services, operations are managed and financial
performance is evaluated on a Corporate-wide basis. Accordingly, all of the Corporations financial
service operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating
segment.
Reclassifications: Some items in the prior year financial statements were reclassified to
conform to the current presentation.
New Accounting Pronouncements:
In September 2006, the FASB issued guidance that defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This guidance also
establishes a fair value hierarchy about the assumptions used to measure fair value and clarifies
assumptions about risk and the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset. The
guidance was effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. In February 2008, the
FASB issued guidance that delayed the effective date of this fair value guidance on all
non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed
at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) to fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The effect of adopting this new guidance was
to add additional footnote disclosure.
In December 2007, the FASB issued statements regarding Business Combinations, which establishes
principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements
the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in an
acquiree,
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
including the recognition and measurement of goodwill acquired in a business combination. This
statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of
this standard did not have an impact on the Corporations results of operations or financial
position.
In December 2007, the FASB issued a statement regarding Non-controlling Interest in Consolidated
Financial Statements, which changed the accounting and reporting for minority interests,
re-characterizing them as non-controlling interests and classifying them as a component of equity
within the consolidated balance sheets. This is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal
year beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this statement did not have a
significant impact on the Corporations results of operations or financial position.
In April 2009, the FASB issued a statement regarding the Recognition and Presentation of
Other-Than-Temporary Impairments, which amends existing guidance for determining whether impairment
is other-than-temporary for debt securities. This statement requires an entity to assess whether
it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell a security in an
unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria
is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized in earnings. For
securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment recognized in
earnings is limited to the amount related to credit losses, while impairment related to other
factors is recognized in other comprehensive income.
Additionally, the statement expands and increases the frequency of existing disclosures about
other-than-temporary impairments for debt and equity securities. This statement is effective for
interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for
periods ending after March 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard resulted in $147,000 of
other-than-temporary impairment relating to other factors being recognized in other comprehensive
income, net of tax.
In April 2009, the FASB issued a statement regarding determining fair value when the volume and
level of activity for the asset and liability have significantly decreased and identifying
transactions that are not orderly. This statement emphasizes that even if there has been a
significant decrease in the volume and level of activity, the objective of a fair value measurement
remains the same. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed
sale) between market participants. The statement provides a number of factors to consider when
evaluating whether there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an
asset or liability in relation to normal market activity. In addition, when transactions or
quoted prices are not considered orderly, adjustments to those prices based on the weight of
available information may be needed to determine the appropriate fair value. The statement also
requires increased disclosures. This statement is effective for interim and annual reporting
periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively. Early adoption is
permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Corporation adopted this statement in the
second quarter. The adoption did not have any effect on the results of operations or financial
position.
In June 2009, the FASB issued a statement regarding the codification of financial accounting
standards and the hierarchy of generally accepted accounting principles. The objective of this
statement is to replace the statement previously titled, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles, and to establish the FASB Accounting Standards Codification as the source
of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental
entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP). Rules and
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under authority of federal
securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. This Statement is
effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15,
2009.
Newly Issued But Not Yet Effective Standards:
In June 2009, the FASB amended previous guidance relating to transfers of financial assets and
eliminates the concept of a qualifying special purpose entity. This guidance must be applied as of
the beginning of each reporting entitys first annual reporting period that begins after November
15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual
reporting periods thereafter. This guidance must be applied to transfers occurring on or after the
effective date. Additionally, on and after the effective date, the concept of a qualifying
special-purpose entity is no longer relevant for accounting purposes. Therefore, formerly
qualifying special-purpose entities should be evaluated for consolidation by reporting entities on
and after the effective date in accordance with the applicable consolidation guidance. The
disclosure provisions were also amended and apply to transfers that occurred both before and after
the effective date of this guidance. The effect of adopting this new guidance not is expected to
be material.
In June 2009, the FASB amended guidance for consolidation of variable interest entity guidance by
replacing the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which enterprise, if
any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on
identifying which enterprise has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity
that most significantly impact the entitys economic performance and (1) the obligation to absorb
losses of the entity or (2) the right to receive benefits from the entity. Additional disclosures
about an enterprises involvement in variable interest entities are also required. This guidance is
effective as of the beginning of each reporting entitys first annual reporting period that begins
after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period, and for
interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Early adoption is prohibited. The effect of
adopting this new guidance is not expected to be material.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 2 EARNINGS PER SHARE
The factors in the earnings per share computation follow.
(000s omitted except share and per share data) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Basic |
||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (16,980 | ) | $ | (12,165 | ) | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
2,205,419 | 2,174,226 | ||||||
Basic earnings (loss) per common share |
$ | (7.70 | ) | $ | (5.60 | ) | ||
Diluted |
||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (16,980 | ) | $ | (12,165 | ) | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding
for basic earnings per common share |
2,205,419 | 2,174,226 | ||||||
Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of
stock options |
0 | 0 | ||||||
Average shares and dilutive potential
common shares |
2,205,419 | 2,174,226 | ||||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share |
$ | (7.70 | ) | $ | (5.60 | ) | ||
The factors in the earnings per share of continuing operations follow:
(000s omitted except share and per share data) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Basic |
||||||||
Net income (loss) of continuing operations |
$ | (15,994 | ) | $ | (11,969 | ) | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
2,205,419 | 2,174,226 | ||||||
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
from continuing operations |
$ | (7.25 | ) | $ | (5.50 | ) | ||
Diluted |
||||||||
Net income (loss) of continuing operations |
$ | (15,994 | ) | $ | (11,969 | ) | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding
for basic earnings per common share |
2,205,419 | 2,174,226 | ||||||
Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of
stock options |
0 | 0 | ||||||
Average shares and dilutive potential
common shares |
2,205,419 | 2,174,226 | ||||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations |
$ | (7.25 | ) | $ | (5.50 | ) | ||
Stock options for 20,297, and 26,597 shares of common stock were not considered in computing
diluted earnings per common share for 2009 and 2008 respectively, because they were antidilutive.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 3 SECURITIES
Year-end securities were as follows:
Available for Sale | Gross Unrealized | Gross Unrealized | ||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Amortized Cost | Gains | Losses | Fair Value | ||||||||||||
2009 |
||||||||||||||||
U.S. Government & federal agency |
$ | 6,543 | $ | 38 | $ | (67 | ) | $6,514 | ||||||||
State and municipal |
7,034 | 102 | (41 | ) | 7,095 | |||||||||||
Mortgage-backed residential |
13,482 | 298 | 0 | 13,780 | ||||||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
15,369 | 199 | (878 | ) | 14,690 | |||||||||||
Equity securities |
1,971 | 21 | (463 | ) | 1,529 | |||||||||||
$ | 44,399 | $ | 658 | $ | (1,449 | ) | $43,608 | |||||||||
2008 |
||||||||||||||||
U.S. Government & federal agency |
$ | 8,000 | $ | 187 | $ | 0 | $ | 8,187 | ||||||||
State and municipal |
7,883 | 40 | (161 | ) | 7,762 | |||||||||||
Mortgage-backed residential |
16,919 | 83 | (147 | ) | 16,855 | |||||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
14,338 | 43 | (1,857 | ) | 12,524 | |||||||||||
Equity securities |
2,563 | 0 | (826 | ) | 1,737 | |||||||||||
$ | 49,703 | $ | 353 | $ | (2,991 | ) | $47,065 | |||||||||
Held to Maturity | Gross Unrealized | Gross Unrealized | ||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) |
Amortized Cost | Gains | Losses | Fair Value | ||||||||||||
2009 |
||||||||||||||||
State and municipal |
$ | 5,455 | $ | 55 | $ | (18 | ) | $ | 5,492 | |||||||
Mortgage-backed residential |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||
$ | 5,456 | $ | 55 | $ | (18 | ) | $ | 5,493 | ||||||||
2008 |
||||||||||||||||
State and municipal |
$ | 6,762 | $ | 255 | $ | (10 | ) | $ | 7,007 | |||||||
Mortgage-backed residential |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||
$ | 6,765 | $ | 255 | $ | (10 | ) | $ | 7,010 | ||||||||
Sales of available for sale securities were as follows: |
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Proceeds |
$ | 4,383 | $ | 1,999 | ||||
Gross gains |
12 | 0 | ||||||
Gross losses |
0 | 0 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 3 SECURITIES (continued)
Contractual maturities of securities at year-end 2009 were as follows. Securities not due at a
single maturity date, mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations and equity securities
are shown separately.
Available for Sale | Held to Maturity | |||||||||||||||
Amortized | Fair | Amortized | Fair | |||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Cost | Value | Cost | Value | ||||||||||||
Due in one year or less |
$ | 2,000 | $ | 2,038 | $ | 721 | $ | 726 | ||||||||
Due from one to five years |
2,026 | 2,021 | 2,601 | 2,628 | ||||||||||||
Due from five to ten years |
5,276 | 5,314 | 1,765 | 1,768 | ||||||||||||
Due after ten years |
4,275 | 4,236 | 368 | 370 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed and CMOs |
28,851 | 28,470 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Equity securities |
1,971 | 1,529 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
$ | 44,399 | $ | 43,608 | $ | 5,456 | $ | 5,493 | |||||||||
Securities pledged at year-end 2009 and 2008 had a carrying amount of $23,188,000 and $28,218,000
and were pledged to secure public deposits and borrowings.
At year-end 2009 holdings totaling $2,406,000 in securities issued by Wells Fargo exceed 10% of shareholders equity. At year end 2008 there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders equity. |
Securities with unrealized losses at year-end 2009 and 2008, aggregated by investment category and
length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position are as
follows:
2009 | Less than 12 months | 12 months or more | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | ||||||||||||||||||
Description of Securities | Value | Loss | Value | Loss | Value | Loss | ||||||||||||||||||
US Govt & federal agencies |
$ | 3,475 | $ | (67 | ) | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 3,475 | $ | (67 | ) | ||||||||||
State & municipal |
497 | (18 | ) | 659 | (41 | ) | 1,156 | (59 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Collateralized Mortgage
Obligations |
0 | 0 | 4,872 | (878 | ) | 4,872 | (878 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Equity securities |
0 | 0 | 1,009 | (463 | ) | 1,009 | (463 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total temporarily impaired |
$ | 3,972 | $ | (85 | ) | $ | 6,540 | $ | (1,382 | ) | $ | 10,512 | $ | (1,467 | ) | |||||||||
2008 | Less than 12 months | 12 months or more | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | ||||||||||||||||||
Description of Securities | Value | Loss | Value | Loss | Value | Loss | ||||||||||||||||||
State & municipal |
$ | 2,881 | $ | (91 | ) | $ | 1,663 | $ | (80 | ) | $ | 4,544 | $ | (171 | ) | |||||||||
Mortgage-backed & CMOs |
4,060 | (83 | ) | 19,067 | (1,921 | ) | 23,127 | (2,004 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Equity securities |
1,049 | (598 | ) | 188 | (228 | ) | 1,237 | (826 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total temporarily impaired |
$ | 7,990 | $ | (772 | ) | $ | 20,918 | $ | (2,229 | ) | $ | 28,908 | $ | (3,001 | ) | |||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 3 SECURITIES (continued)
Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment
In determining other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) management considers many factors,
including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost,
(2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline
was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the entity has the intent to sell the
debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its
anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high
degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a
point in time.
When OTTI occurs, an entity intends to sell or it is more likely than not it will be required to
sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any current-period credit loss,
the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investments
amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If an entity does not intend to
sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the
security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, the OTTI shall
be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other
factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present
value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total
OTTI related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.
The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings becomes the new amortized
cost basis of the investment.
The table below presents a roll forward of the credit losses recognized in earnings on debt
securities for which a portion of OTTI was recognized in other comprehensive income for the period
ended December 31, 2009:
(000s omitted) | ||||
Beginning balance, January 1, 2009 |
$ | 0 | ||
Amounts related to credit loss for which an other-than-temporary
impairment was not previously recognized |
288 | |||
Ending balance, December 31, 2009 |
$ | 288 | ||
As of December 31, 2009, the Corporations security portfolio consisted of 129 securities, 27 of
which were in an unrealized loss position. The majority of unrealized losses are related to the
Corporations collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and equity securities, as discussed below.
In 2009, the Corporation recognized other-than-temporary impairments totaling $288,000 on four
individual investments. Three of the impairments, totaling $209,000 were recognized on equity
securities as a result of analysis of the declining performance of the individual institutions.
The fourth totaling $79,000 was on a single collateralized mortgage obligation instrument and was
recognized due to the downgrade of the investment. In 2008, the Corporation recognized
other-than-temporary impairment of $843,000 on a single equity security, due to cessation of
operations of the related financial institution.
Unrealized losses on the remaining investments have not been recognized into income because the
issuers are of high credit quality, management does not intend to sell the securities, and the
decline in fair value is largely due to increased market interest rates. The fair value is
expected to recover as the bonds
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 3 SECURITIES (continued)
approach their maturity date or if market rates decline prior to maturity. With respect to equity
securities, accounted for under the cost method management believes that the unrealized losses on
these instruments are temporary. This is due to the nature of the companies invested in being
primarily denovo banks which are expected to have net losses during their first few years of
operation. Management works directly with these institutions and is kept abreast of their
financial status on a regular basis, in some cases participating in their Board meetings.
Management reviews capital levels and performance ratios of these denovo banks. Management
anticipates that each of these institutions will improve their performance in the near future and
their market value will improve.
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations and Equity Securities
The Corporations unrealized losses relate primarily to its investment in collateralized mortgage
obligation securities. The decline in fair value is primarily attributable to temporary illiquidity
and the financial crisis affecting these markets and not necessarily the expected cash flows of the
individual securities. These ten investments have an amortized cost of $15.4 million and a net
unrealized loss of $679,000. The majority of these securities were issued by U.S. government
sponsored agencies, Ginnie Mae and Federal Home Loan Bank, all of which hold AAA ratings by a major
rating agency. In addition, the portfolio contains four private label securities. The ratings
held on the private label securities are AAA on two of the securities, BB on one and CCC on the
fourth. The underlying collateral of these CMOs is comprised largely of 1-4 family residences. In
each of these securities, the Corporation holds the senior tranche and receives payments before
other tranches. For private label securities, management completes an analysis to review the
recent performance of the mortgage pools underlying the instruments.
The Corporation has also been closely monitoring the performance of the CMO and MBS portfolios. In
2009, there were several CMOs that were downgraded in the market. Management continued to monitor
items such as payment streams and underlying default rates, and did not determine a sever change in
these items. On a quarterly basis, management uses multiple assumptions to project the expected
future cash flows of the private label CMOs with prepayment speeds, projected default rates and
loss severity rates. The cash flows are then discounted using the effective rate on the securities
determined at acquisition Recent historical experience is the base for determining the cash flow
assumptions and are adjusted when appropriate after considering characteristics of the underlying
loans collateralizing the private label CMO security. As a result of its review, The Corporation
recognized a $79,000 other-than-temporary impairment as a result of incurred credit losses which
has been reflected in the income statement. The security with the credit loss is the Corporations
sole CCC rated security and has a remaining amortized cost of $712,691 at December 31, 2009. The
remaining unrealized loss of $146,000 on this security has been reflected in accumulated other
comprehensive income.
The Corporation also holds investments in equity securities. The majority of the equity securities
are investments into non-public bank holding companies within Michigan. One equity investment is
held in a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) money market instrument. On a quarterly basis,
management reviews comparable current market prices on publicly traded equity securities and
compares the current price to the book price. Any difference is adjusted as a temporary valuation
difference, unless other resources provide other information. Equity securities that are not
publicly traded receive a multi-faceted review utilizing call report data. Management reviews such
performance indicators as earnings, ROE, ROA, non-performing assets, brokered deposits and capital
ratios. Management draws conclusions from this information, as well as any published information or trading activity received from the
individual institutions, to assist in determining if an OTTI adjustment is warranted. The equity
securities portfolio
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 3 SECURITIES (continued)
an amortized cost of $1,971,000, a net unrealized loss of $442,000 and a fair value of $1,529,000.
At the end of the fourth quarter, management performed its review and determined that
other-than-temporary impairment was necessary on two equity securities in the portfolio. This is in
addition to the other than temporary impairment taken in the second quarter.
The OTTI taken in the second quarter was determined based on the age of the denovo, unfavorable
changes in the performance of their loan portfolio and decreases in capital ratios. The impairment
taken on the individual security totaled $200,000. At December 31, 2009, in managements quarterly
review of the equity securities portfolio, management concluded that two additional investments
warranted write downs due to their weak capital ratios and continued negative earnings streams.
The OTTI taken during the fourth quarter on these two investments totaled $8,000. The performance
of the remaining banks remained relatively stable and as a result no other-than-temporary
impairment was recognized as management anticipates improved performance of these institutions as
economic conditions stabilize.
Other Securities
At December 31, 2009, approximately 68% of the mortgage-backed securities held by the Corporation
were issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies, including Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae
and Freddie Mac, institutions which the government has affirmed its commitment to support. Because
the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and illiquidity, and not
credit quality, and because the Corporation does not have the intent to sell these mortgage-backed
securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their
anticipated recovery, the Corporation does not consider these securities to be
other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2009.
NOTE 4 LOANS
Major categories of loans at December 31, are as follows:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Commercial |
$ | 81,425 | $ | 102,167 | ||||
Real estate commercial |
171,339 | 187,356 | ||||||
Real estate construction |
26,295 | 48,777 | ||||||
Real estate mortgage |
28,058 | 37,828 | ||||||
Consumer |
48,313 | 52,910 | ||||||
355,430 | 429,038 | |||||||
Less allowance for loan losses |
10,726 | 10,455 | ||||||
$ | 344,704 | $ | 418,583 | |||||
The Corporation originates primarily residential and commercial real estate loans, commercial,
construction and installment loans. The Corporation estimates that the majority of their loan
portfolio is based in Genesee, Oakland and Livingston counties within southeast Michigan; in Kent
and Ottawa counties in west Michigan, with the remainder of the portfolio distributed throughout
Michigan. The ability of the Corporations debtors to honor their contracts is dependent upon the
real estate and general economic conditions in these areas.
Certain directors and executive officers of the Corporation, including their affiliates are
loan customers of the Banks. Total loans to these persons at December 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted
to $7,753,000 and $15,581,000 respectively. During 2009, there were no new loans made to these
persons, and repayments
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 4 LOANS (continued)
totaled $706,000. The decrease from 2008 of $7,122,000 reflects the 2009 consolidation of two
Boards of Directors and the resulting dismissal of several individuals whom carried loan balances.
Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the years is as follows:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Balance, beginning of year |
$ | 10,455 | $ | 7,592 | ||||
Provision for loan losses |
14,723 | 7,715 | ||||||
Loans charged off |
(14,806 | ) | (5,404 | ) | ||||
Loan recoveries |
354 | 552 | ||||||
Balance, end of year |
$ | 10,726 | $ | 10,455 | ||||
Loan impairment is measured by estimating the expected future cash flows and discounting them at
the respective effective interest rate or by valuing the underlying collateral. The recorded
investment in impaired loans is as follows at December 31:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Year end loans not requiring allocation |
$ | 15,874 | $ | 17,520 | ||||
Year end loans requiring allocation |
23,059 | 26,018 | ||||||
$ | 38,933 | $ | 43,538 | |||||
Amount of the allowance for loan losses allocated |
$ | 5,683 | $ | 4,784 |
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Average of individually impaired loans during the year |
$ | 39,928 | $ | 42,998 | ||||
Cash basis interest income recognized during
impairment |
1,706 | 1,727 |
Non-accrual loans and loans past due 90 days still on accrual were as follows:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Loans past due over 90 days still on accrual |
$ | 319 | $ | 667 | ||||
Renegotiated loans |
3,823 | 942 | ||||||
Non-accrual loans |
19,241 | 22,574 |
Non-accrual loans and loans past due 90 days still on accrual include both smaller balance
homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified
impaired loans.
The Corporation allocated $65,000 of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been
modified in troubled debt restructuring as of December 31, 2009. Renegotiated loans above are also
included with impaired loans. The Corporation has no additional amounts committed to these
customers.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 5 OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED
Other real estate owned at December 31 was:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Beginning balance |
$ | 5,983 | $ | 1,473 | ||||
Transfers into other real estate |
5,549 | 7,792 | ||||||
Sales of other real estate owned |
(2,155 | ) | (3,159 | ) | ||||
Write downs of other real estate owned |
(1,410 | ) | (123 | ) | ||||
Ending balance |
$ | 7,967 | $ | 5,983 | ||||
Net gains (losses) on sales of other real estate were ($103,000) in 2009 and ($69,000) in 2008.
Due to declining real estate values, the Corporation experienced write-downs of other real estate
owned of $1,410,000 in 2009 and $123,000 in 2008. Carrying costs associated with other real estate
owned totaled $1,430,000 in 2009 and $320,000 in 2008.
NOTE 6 PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Bank premises and equipment is comprised of the following at December 31:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Land and land improvements |
$ | 5,093 | $ | 5,093 | ||||
Building and building improvements |
14,568 | 14,532 | ||||||
Furniture and equipment |
9,850 | 9,743 | ||||||
Construction in progress |
9 | 0 | ||||||
29,520 | 29,368 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation |
13,606 | 12,489 | ||||||
$ | 15,914 | $ | 16,879 | |||||
Depreciation expense, of continuing operations, was $1,117,000 and $1,368,000 for 2009 and 2008.
The Corporation leases property for certain branches and ATM locations. Rent expense of continuing
operations were $166,000 for 2009 and $210,000 for 2008. Rent commitments under non-cancelable
operating leases were as follows, before considering renewal options that generally are present
(000s omitted):
2010 |
$ | 172 | ||
2011 |
126 | |||
2012 |
81 | |||
2013 |
7 | |||
2014 |
0 | |||
$ | 386 | |||
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 7 GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
In December 2008, the Corporation prepared a valuation analysis of goodwill and other intangible
assets. The analysis of goodwill was completed by developing the implied fair value of the
Corporations equity utilizing three different evaluation methods as follows: discounted cash flow
analysis of future earnings; comparable transaction method, based on the equity value of the sale
of other banks that have recently occurred; and publicly traded method, based primarily by the
Corporations stock price and the market capitalization of comparable companies. Like many
publicly traded financial institutions, during 2008 the Corporations stock price and market
capitalization declined below its book value, and the Corporation sustained higher credit losses
and related costs to administrate credit. As a result, the Corporation recorded a full impairment
charge of $7,955,000 against goodwill in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Acquired Intangible Assets
Acquired intangible assets related to the 2004 acquisition of West Michigan Financial Corporation
were as follows as of year-end (000s omitted):
Gross Carrying | ||||||||||||
Amortized intangible assets | Amounts | Accumulated Amortization | ||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||
Core deposit assets |
$ | 1,509 | $ | 1,352 | $ | 1,216 |
Aggregate amortization expense was $136,000 and $192,000 for 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Future estimated amortization expense is as follows (000s omitted):
2010 |
$ | 94 | ||
2011 |
52 | |||
2012 |
11 |
The weighted average remaining amortization period for the intangible assets is 1.47 years.
NOTE 8 DEPOSITS
The following is a summary of deposits of continuing operations at December 31:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Noninterest-bearing: |
||||||||
Demand |
$ | 64,530 | $ | 64,325 | ||||
Interest-bearing: |
||||||||
Savings |
67,973 | 66,558 | ||||||
Money market demand |
90,047 | 100,886 | ||||||
Time, $100,000 and over |
109,955 | 130,591 | ||||||
Time, $100,000 and under |
108,270 | 107,004 | ||||||
$ | 440,775 | $ | 469,364 | |||||
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 8 DEPOSITS (continued)
Scheduled maturities of time deposits at December 31, were as follows:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
In one year |
$ | 136,574 | $ | 122,556 | ||||
In two years |
44,355 | 55,754 | ||||||
In three years |
26,661 | 28,453 | ||||||
In four years |
5,564 | 25,159 | ||||||
In five years |
4,895 | 5,610 | ||||||
Thereafter |
176 | 63 | ||||||
$ | 218,225 | $ | 237,595 | |||||
Brokered deposits totaled approximately $58,344,000 and $67,127,000 at December 31, 2009 and 2008.
At December 31, 2009 and 2008, brokered deposits had interest rates ranging from 4.00% to 5.40% and
4.00% to 5.40%, respectively, and maturities ranging from three months to thirty-four months.
Brokered deposits mature as follows: $21,509,000 in 2010; $22,096,000 in 2011 and $14,739,000 in
2012.
Since West Michigan Community Bank and The State Bank are considered adequately capitalized at
December 31, 2009, they are precluded, under prompt corrective action guidelines, from issuing or
renewing brokered deposits. Management anticipates repayment of brokered deposits as they mature
using fed funds and the Banks local deposits.
Deposits from principal officers, directors, and affiliates of continuing operations at year-end
December 31, 2009 and 2008 were $2,516,000 and $2,599,000.
NOTE 9 BORROWINGS
Short-Term Borrowings
Short-term borrowings consist of term federal funds purchased and treasury tax and loan deposits
and generally are repaid within one to 120 days from the transaction date.
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
At year-end, advances of continuing operations, from the FHLB were as follows:
(000s omitted) | ||||||||
Principal Terms | Advance Amount | Range of Maturities | ||||||
December 31, 2009 |
||||||||
Single Maturity fixed rate advances, with rates from 2.94%-7.34%,
averaging 4.44% |
$ | 7,981 | September 2010 to May 2016 | |||||
December 31, 2008 |
||||||||
Single Maturity fixed rate advances, with rates from 2.74%-7.34%,
averaging 4.01% |
$ | 11,007 | January 2009 to May 2016 | |||||
Single maturity variable rate advances at .65% at December 31, 2008. |
$ | 1,700 | June 2009 | |||||
Total advances |
$ | 12,707 | ||||||
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 9 BORROWINGS (continued)
Each advance is payable at its maturity date, a prepayment penalty is assessed with early payoffs
of advances. The advances were collateralized by securities totaling $14,179,000 and $20,456,000;
first mortgage loans totaling $13,889,000 and $14,509,000 and commercial loans totaling $30,793,000
and $31,820,000 under a blanket lien arrangement at December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Maturities over the next five years are (000s omitted):
2010 |
$ | 2,028 | ||
2011 |
5,030 | |||
2012 |
33 | |||
2013 |
35 | |||
2014 |
39 | |||
Thereafter |
816 | |||
$ | 7,981 | |||
Note Payable
At December 31, 2009 the Corporation had no outstanding note payable and relinquished its line of
credit. As of December 31, 2008, the Corporation had two outstanding advances, totaling $1,000,000.
The advances were floating rate advances, with a rate of 4.75% and the notes were secured by the
stock of one of the Banks. The advances were repaid in March and April of 2009.
Repurchase Agreements
Repurchase agreements were secured by mortgage-backed securities held by a third party trustee.
The Corporation repaid the final issuance at maturity in 2008.
Information concerning repurchase agreements is summarized as follows:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Average daily balance during the year |
$ | 0 | $ | 2,377 | ||||
Average interest rate during the year |
0.00 | % | 2.67 | % | ||||
Maximum month-end balance during the year |
$ | 0 | $ | 5,000 | ||||
Weighted average interest rate at year-end |
0.00 | % | 0.00 | % |
Subordinated Debenture and Trust Preferred Securities
A trust formed by the Corporation issued $12,000,000 of trust preferred securities in 2003 as part
of a pooled offering of such securities. The interest rate is a floating rate (LIBOR plus 3.00%)
and the current rate at December 31, 2009 is 3.30%. The Corporation issued subordinated debentures
at the same terms as the trust preferred securities to the trust in exchange for the proceeds of
the offering; the debentures and related debt issuance costs represent the sole assets of the
trust. The Corporation may redeem the subordinated debentures, in whole but not in part, any time
after 2008 at a price of 100% of face value. The subordinated debentures must be redeemed no later
than 2033.
A trust formed by the Corporation issued $2,000,000 of trust preferred securities in 2005 as part
of a pooled offering of such securities. The interest rate is a floating rate (LIBOR plus 1.60%)
and the current rate at December 31, 2009 is 1.87%. The Corporation issued subordinated debentures at the same
terms as the trust preferred securities to the trust in exchange for the proceeds of the offering;
the debentures and related debt issuance costs represent the sole assets of the trust. The
Corporation may redeem the subordinated debentures, in whole but not in part, any time after 2010
at a price of 100% of face value. The subordinated debentures must be redeemed no later than 2035.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 9 BORROWINGS (continued)
The Corporation is not considered the primary beneficiary of these trusts, therefore the trusts are
not consolidated in the Corporations financial statements but rather the subordinated debentures
are shown as a liability.
As the subsidiary banks are working to preserve capital and withholding the payment of dividends to
the holding company, the Corporation elected in the first quarter of 2009 to defer interest
payments for five years on $14,000,000 of subordinated debentures. The reason for the interest
deferral is to maintain liquidity at the holding company and the Bank subsidiaries. Accrued
interest payable on the subordinated debentures was $577,000 at December 31, 2009 compared to
$134,000 at December 31, 2008. The Corporation is not in default under either of the indentures.
During this five year period, the Corporation is precluded from paying dividends on its outstanding
common stock. The Corporation subsequently may give notice that it elects to shorten the deferral
period, pay accrued interest and return to the normal course of dividend payments.
NOTE 10 INCOME TAXES
The provision (benefit) for income taxes reflected in the consolidated statements of income for the
years ended December 31 consists of the following:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Current expense (benefit) of continuing operations |
$ | (4,685 | ) | $ | 418 | |||
Deferred expense (benefit) of continuing operations |
(785 | ) | (2,866 | ) | ||||
Valuation allowance establishment |
6,464 | 0 | ||||||
Net tax from continuing operations |
994 | (2,448 | ) | |||||
Net tax expense (benefit) of discontinued operations |
(275 | ) | (142 | ) | ||||
$ | 719 | $ | (2,590 | ) | ||||
Income tax expense (benefit) for continuing operations was less than the amount computed by
applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income (loss) before income taxes. The reasons
for the difference are as follows:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Income tax at statutory rate |
$ | (5,101 | ) | $ | (4,902 | ) | ||
Valuation allowance |
6,570 | 0 | ||||||
Goodwill impairment |
0 | 2,705 | ||||||
Tax exempt income |
(202 | ) | (202 | ) | ||||
Other |
(273 | ) | (49 | ) | ||||
$ | 994 | $ | (2,448 | ) | ||||
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 10 INCOME TAXES (continued)
The net deferred tax asset recorded includes the following amounts of deferred tax assets and
liabilities:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets |
||||||||
Allowance for loan losses |
$ | 3,877 | $ | 4,003 | ||||
Alternative minimum tax credit |
622 | 0 | ||||||
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale |
372 | 1,193 | ||||||
Compensation |
415 | 481 | ||||||
Non-accrual interest |
173 | 618 | ||||||
Equity investment |
0 | 656 | ||||||
Capital loss |
1,390 | 287 | ||||||
ORE write downs |
418 | 182 | ||||||
Other |
408 | 109 | ||||||
7,675 | 7,529 | |||||||
Deferred tax liabilities |
||||||||
Depreciation |
(578 | ) | (518 | ) | ||||
Purchase accounting adjustments |
(253 | ) | (300 | ) | ||||
Other |
(93 | ) | (93 | ) | ||||
(924 | ) | (911 | ) | |||||
Valuation allowance |
(6,751 | ) | 0 | |||||
$ | 0 | $ | 6,618 | |||||
A valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets is required when it is considered more likely
than not that all or part of the benefit related to such assets will not be realized. Management
has reviewed the deferred tax position for the Corporation at December 31, 2009 and 2008. In 2008,
the Corporation evaluated the impact of the Corporations history of taxable income and near-term
earnings prospects, and determined that no valuation reserve was required. In 2009 however, the
Corporations evaluation of taxable events, losses in recent years and the continuing deterioration
of the Michigan economy led management to conclude that it was more likely than not that all or
part of the benefit would not be realized. As a result, during the second quarter of 2009, the
Corporation recognized a valuation allowance. During the fourth quarter of 2009, new tax laws were
enacted which allowed the Corporation to exercise the option to carry the current year loss back
over a five year taxable income period. The valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets
may be reversed to income in future periods to the extent that the related deferred income tax
assets are realized or the valuation allowance is otherwise no longer required. Management will
continue to monitor our deferred tax assets quarterly for changes affecting their realizability.
There were no unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2009 or 2008, and the Corporation does not
expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase in the next twelve
months.
The Corporation and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S federal income taxes as well as income tax
of the state of Michigan. The Corporation is no longer subject to examination by taxing
authorities for years before 2006.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 11 BENEFIT PLANS
The Corporation has a noncontributory discretionary employee stock ownership plan (Plan) covering
substantially all of its employees. It is a requirement of the plan to invest principally in the
Corporations common stock. No contributions were made to the Plan in 2009 or 2008.
The Corporation has also established a 401(k) Plan in which 50% of the employees contribution can
be matched with a discretionary contribution by the Corporation up to a maximum of 6% of gross
wages. As a cost reduction measure, in 2009 the Corporation elected to eliminate its contribution
to the 401(k) Plan during the first quarter. As a result the contributions to the plan for 2009
were $80,000 compared to contributions of $289,000 for 2008.
The Corporation entered into Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreements (SERP Agreements) with
certain executives. The SERP Agreements are designed to encourage executives to remain long term
employees of the Corporation, and to provide specified benefits to certain key executives who
contribute materially to the continued growth, development and future business success of the
Corporation. The retirement benefits are an unsecured obligation of the Corporation. The
Corporation and the Affiliate Banks have established other Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation
arrangements for employees not covered under the SERP. The arrangements are designed to encourage
certain officers to remain long term employees of the Corporation and the Banks, and to provide the
officers with supplemental retirement income. At year end 2009 and 2008, accumulated liability for
these plans totaled $1,220,005 and $1,177,644. The Corporations contributions to the plans in
2009 and 2008 were $99,367 and $84,412.
NOTE 12 STOCK PURCHASE AND OPTION PLANS
Director and Employee Plans
The Directors Stock Purchase Plan permits directors of the Corporation to purchase shares of common
stock made available for purchase under the plan at the fair market value on the fifteenth day
prior to the annual issuance date. The total number of shares issuable under this plan is limited
to 9,600 shares in any calendar year.
The Retainer Stock Plan allows directors to elect to receive shares of common stock in full or
partial payment of the directors retainer fees and fees for attending meetings. The number of
shares is determined by dividing the dollar amount of fees to be paid in shares by the market value
of the stock on the first business day prior to the payment date.
The Executive Stock Bonus Plan permits the administrator of the plan to grant shares of the
Corporations common stock to eligible employees. Any executive or managerial level employee is
eligible to receive grants under the plan. The Board of Directors administers the plan and the
numbers of shares issued are at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. No shares were
granted under this plan during 2009.
Dividend Investment Plan
The Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) permits enrolled shareholders to automatically
use dividends paid on common stock to purchase additional shares of the Corporations common stock
at the fair market value on the investment date. Any shareholder who is the beneficial or record
owner of not more than 9.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Corporations common stock
is eligible to participate in the plan.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 12 STOCK PURCHASE AND OPTION PLANS (continued)
Pursuant to a separate agreement with a family who collectively holds more than 9.9% of the
Corporations stock on or prior to January 31 of each year beginning January 31, 1997, the
Corporation is to advise the family, in a written notice, of the number of shares sold under the
DRIP. Each family member will have the option, until February 28 of the same year, to purchase
from the Corporation one-third of the total number of shares that would be sufficient to prevent
the dilution to all family members as a group that result solely as a result of the DRIP shares.
The purchase price under this agreement is the fair market value on December 31 of the year
immediately preceding the year in which the written notice is given. Similarly, a reverse
agreement exists which allows the Corporation to redeem family shares to maintain the family
ownership percentage in the event that stock repurchase activity more than offsets the shares
available because of the DRIP.
The following summarizes shares issued under the various plans:
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Automatic dividend reinvestment plan |
0 | 4,293 | ||||||
Director stock purchase & retainer stock |
59,360 | 16,140 | ||||||
Stock options |
0 | 0 | ||||||
Other issuance of stock |
3,428 | 1,947 | ||||||
62,788 | 22,380 | |||||||
Stock Option Plans
The Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan provides for granting options to nonemployee directors
to purchase the Corporations common stock. The purchase price of the shares is the fair market
value at the date of the grant, and there is a three-year vesting period before options may be
exercised. Options to acquire no more than 8,131 shares of stock may be granted under the Plan in
any calendar year and options to acquire not more than 73,967 shares in the aggregate may be
outstanding at any one time. No options were granted in 2009 or 2008.
The Employee Stock Option Plan grants options to eligible employees to purchase the Corporations
common stock at or above, the fair market value of the stock at the date of the grant. Awards
granted under this plan are limited to an aggregate of 86,936 shares. The administrator of the
plan is a committee of directors. The administrator has the power to determine the number of
options to be granted, the exercise price of the options and other terms of the options, subject to
consistency with the terms of the Plan. No options were granted in 2009 or 2008.
The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a closed form option
valuation (Black-Scholes) model. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of the
Corporations common stock. The Corporation uses historical data to estimate option exercise and
post-vesting termination behavior. The expected term of options granted is based on historical data
and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, which takes
into account that the options are not transferable. The risk-free interest rate for the expected
term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.
Shares that are issued upon option exercise come from authorized but unissued shares.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 12 STOCK PURCHASE AND OPTION PLANS (continued)
The following table summarizes stock option activity:
Weighted | ||||||||||||||||
Average | ||||||||||||||||
Remaining | ||||||||||||||||
Number of | Weighted | Contractual | Aggregate | |||||||||||||
Options | Average Price | Life | Intrinsic Value | |||||||||||||
Options outstanding at January 1, 2009 |
26,597 | $ | 29.85 | |||||||||||||
Options forfeited 2009 |
(6,300 | ) | 30.80 | |||||||||||||
Options outstanding at December 31, 2009 |
20,297 | $ | 29.55 | 3.37 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at December 31, 2009 |
20,297 | $ | 29.55 | 3.37 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||
No options were exercised during 2009 or 2008. As of December 31, 2009, there was no unrecognized
compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted under the Plan.
NOTE 13 FAIR VALUE
Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a
liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in
an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels
of inputs that may be used to measure fair values.
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices
for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other
inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entitys own assumptions
about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing and asset or liability.
The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on
nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a
mathematical technique widely used to in the industry to value debt securities without relying
exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities
relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). The remaining fair values of
securities (Level 3 inputs) are based on the reporting entitys own assumptions and basic knowledge
of market conditions and individual investment performance. The Corporation reviews the
performance of the securities that comprise level 3 on a quarterly basis.
Impaired Loans: The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance
for loan losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals. 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
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 13 FAIR VALUE (continued)
between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant
and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
Other Real Estate Owned: Non-recurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential
real estate properties classified as other real estate owned are measured at the lower of carrying
amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party
appraisals of the property, resulting in a Level 3 classification. In cases where the carrying
amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, an impairment loss is recognized.
Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in | ||||||||||||||||
Active Markets for | Significant Other | Significant | ||||||||||||||
Identical Assets | Observable Inputs | Unobservable Inputs | ||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Total | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
Assets: |
||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2009 |
||||||||||||||||
Available for sale securities |
||||||||||||||||
US Government and agency |
$ | 6,514 | $ | 0 | $ | 6,514 | $ | 0 | ||||||||
State and municipal |
7,095 | 0 | 7,095 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed residential |
13,780 | 0 | 13,780 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
14,690 | 0 | 14,690 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Equity securities |
1,529 | 18 | 1,511 | 0 | ||||||||||||
$ | 43,608 | $ | 18 | $ | 43,590 | $ | 0 | |||||||||
Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in | ||||||||||||||||
Active Markets for | Significant Other | Significant | ||||||||||||||
Identical Assets | Observable Inputs | Unobservable Inputs | ||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Total | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
Assets: |
||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2008 |
||||||||||||||||
Available for sale securities |
||||||||||||||||
US Government and agency |
$ | 8,187 | $ | 0 | $ | 8,187 | $ | 0 | ||||||||
State and municipal |
7,762 | 0 | 7,762 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed residential |
16,855 | 0 | 16,855 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
12,524 | 0 | 12,524 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Equity securities |
1,737 | 8 | 500 | 1,229 | ||||||||||||
$ | 47,065 | $ | 8 | $ | 45,828 | $ | 1,229 | |||||||||
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 13 FAIR VALUE (continued)
The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses
for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3) for the year ended December 31, 2009:
Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||||||
Significant Unobservable Inputs | ||||||||||||
(Level 3) | ||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Asset | Liability | Total | |||||||||
Beginning balance, Jan. 1, 2009 |
$ | 1,229 | $ | 0 | $ | 1,229 | ||||||
Total gains or losses (realized / unrealized) |
||||||||||||
Included in earnings |
7 | 0 | 7 | |||||||||
Loss on security impairment |
(208 | ) | 0 | (208 | ) | |||||||
Included in other comprehensive income |
357 | 0 | 357 | |||||||||
Purchases, issuances and settlements |
||||||||||||
Transfers in and / or out of Level 3 |
(1,385 | ) | 0 | (1,385 | ) | |||||||
Ending balance, December 31, 2009 |
$ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||
At June 30, 2009, $1,385,000 of equity securities were transferred from level 3 inputs to level 2
inputs due to the existence of observable trades in markets that are not active.
Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||||||
Significant Unobservable Inputs | ||||||||||||
(Level 3) | ||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Asset | Liability | Total | |||||||||
Beginning balance, Jan. 1, 2008 |
$ | 2,721 | $ | 0 | $ | 2,721 | ||||||
Total gains or losses (realized / unrealized) |
||||||||||||
Included in earnings |
0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Loss on security impairment |
(843 | ) | 0 | (843 | ) | |||||||
Included in other comprehensive income |
(649 | ) | 0 | (649 | ) | |||||||
Purchases, issuances and settlements |
||||||||||||
Transfers in and / or out of Level 3 |
0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Ending balance, December 31, 2008 |
$ | 1,229 | $ | 0 | $ | 1,229 | ||||||
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 13 FAIR VALUE (continued)
Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:
Quoted Prices | ||||||||||||||||
in Active Markets | ||||||||||||||||
for Identical | Significant Other | Significant | ||||||||||||||
Assets | Observable Inputs | Unobservable Inputs | ||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Total | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
Assets: |
||||||||||||||||
At December 31, 2009 |
||||||||||||||||
Impaired loans |
$ | 17,376 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 17,376 | ||||||||
Other real estate owned |
1,274 | 0 | 0 | 1,274 | ||||||||||||
At December 31, 2008 |
||||||||||||||||
Impaired loans |
$ | 21,234 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 21,234 | ||||||||
Other real estate owned |
470 | 0 | 0 | 470 |
The following represent impairment charges recognized during the period:
Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for
collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $23,059,000, with a valuation allowance of
$5,683,000, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $2,787,000 at December 31,
2009. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported,
net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loans existing rate or at the
fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. At December 31, 2008
impaired loans had a carrying amount of $26,018,000, with a valuation allowance of $4,784,000,
which resulted in additional provision for loan losses of $4,755,000.
Other real estate owned which is measured at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs
to sell, had a net carrying amount of $7,967,000, of which $1,274,000 was at fair value at December
31, 2009, which resulted from write-downs totaling $1,410,000. At December 31, 2008 other real
estate owned had a net carrying amount of $5,983,000, of which $470,000 was at fair value, which
resulted from write-downs totaling $123,000.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 13 FAIR VALUE (continued)
Carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments, not previously presented, at
year end were as follows:
2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | ||||||||||||
Assets: |
||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 42,109 | $ | 42,109 | $ | 13,626 | $ | 13,626 | ||||||||
Securities held to maturity |
5,456 | 5,493 | 6,765 | 7,010 | ||||||||||||
FHLB stock |
1,900 | n/a | 1,900 | n/a | ||||||||||||
Loans held for sale |
831 | 831 | 690 | 690 | ||||||||||||
Loans (including impaired loans) |
344,704 | 326,422 | 418,583 | 408,387 | ||||||||||||
Accrued interest receivable |
1,813 | 1,813 | 2,231 | 2,231 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||
Deposits |
$ | 440,775 | $ | 441,827 | $ | 469,364 | $ | 471,652 | ||||||||
Short-term borrowings |
164 | 164 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||||||||||
FHLB advances |
7,981 | 8,488 | 12,707 | 12,505 | ||||||||||||
Subordinated debentures |
14,000 | 12,656 | 14,000 | 14,061 | ||||||||||||
Note payable |
0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||||||||
Accrued interest payable |
892 | 892 | 590 | 590 |
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Corporation in estimating its fair value
disclosures for financial instruments:
Cash and cash equivalents
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments approximate
their fair values.
Securities
Fair values for securities held to maturity are based on similar information previously presented
for securities available for sale.
FHLB Stock
It was not practical to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its
transferability.
Loans held for sale
The fair values of these loans are determined in the aggregate on the basis of existing forward
commitments or fair values attributable to similar loans.
Loans
For variable rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant change in credit risk,
fair values are based on carrying values. The fair value for other loans is estimated using
discounted cash flow analysis. The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its
fair value.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 13 FAIR VALUE (continued)
Off-balance-sheet instruments
The fair value of off-balance sheet items is not considered material.
Deposit liabilities
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits are, by definition equal to the amount payable on
demand at the reporting date. The carrying amounts for variable rate, fixed term money market
accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair
values for fixed certificates of deposit are estimated using discounted cash flow calculation that
applies interest rates currently being offered on similar certificates. The carrying amount of
accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
Short-term borrowings
The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings approximate their
fair values.
FHLB advances
Rates currently available for FHLB debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to
estimate the fair value of the existing debt.
Subordinated Debentures
The estimated fair value of the existing subordinated debentures is calculated by comparing a
current market rate for the instrument compared to the book rate. The difference between these
rates computes the fair value.
Limitations
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and
information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount
that could result from offering for sale at one time the Corporations entire holdings of a
particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the
Corporations financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on managements judgments
regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics and
other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of
significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions
could significantly affect the estimates.
34
FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 14-DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On March 17, 2009, The Corporation entered into an agreement to sell all of the stock of one of its
bank subsidiaries, Davison State Bank, to a private, non-affiliated, investor group. The
transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2010. The agreement calls for
consideration to be received of $3.0 million plus or minus certain closing equity adjustments. The
Corporation recorded an estimated loss on the sale of Davison State Bank of $700,000 in the first
quarter of 2009 which is classified on the consolidated statement of income with loss from
discontinued operations. The agreement provides for a termination payment of $150,000 if either
party breaches the agreement. The Corporation projects cost savings for 2010 and beyond, as a
result of this transaction.
A condensed balance sheet of discontinued operations is presented below December 30, 2009 and 2008.
A condensed statement of income of discontinued operations is presented for the twelve months
ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
DAVISON STATE BANK
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Dec 31, | Dec 31, | |||||||
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 2,537 | $ | 7,327 | ||||
Securities available for sale |
7,082 | 5,657 | ||||||
Securities held to maturity |
405 | 1,190 | ||||||
Loans, net of allowance ($678-2009, $1,318-2008) |
24,396 | 28,954 | ||||||
Other assets |
3,499 | 2,522 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 37,919 | $ | 45,650 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
||||||||
Deposits: |
||||||||
Non-interest bearing |
$ | 9,012 | $ | 9,361 | ||||
Interest bearing |
26,265 | 31,004 | ||||||
Total deposits |
35,277 | 40,365 | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances |
0 | 2,000 | ||||||
Accrued taxes, interest and other liabilities |
(60 | ) | (191 | ) | ||||
Shareholders equity |
2,702 | 3,476 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 37,919 | $ | 45,650 | ||||
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 14-DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (continued)
DAVISON STATE BANK
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Years Ended | ||||||||
December 31 | ||||||||
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Interest income |
$ | 2,023 | $ | 2,622 | ||||
Interest expense |
642 | 976 | ||||||
Net interest income |
1,381 | 1,646 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
505 | 687 | ||||||
Net interest income after provision for loan losses |
876 | 959 | ||||||
Non-interest income |
563 | 666 | ||||||
Non-interest expense |
2,700 | 1,963 | ||||||
Income (loss) before federal income tax |
(1,261 | ) | (338 | ) | ||||
Federal income tax expense/(benefit) |
(275 | ) | (142 | ) | ||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (986 | ) | $ | (196 | ) | ||
NOTE 15 REGULATORY MATTERS
The Corporation (on a consolidated basis) and its Bank subsidiaries are subject to various
regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet
minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary
actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Banks
financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt
corrective action, the Corporation and the Banks must meet specific capital guidelines that involve
quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items are calculated
under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classifications are also subject to
qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Banks to
maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital (as
defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as
defined) to average assets (as defined). As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the most recent
notifications from Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Banks as adequately
capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.
As of December 31, 2009 both The State Bank and Davison State Bank were required by regulatory
authorities to maintain certain minimum capital ratios. Davison State Bank is required to maintain
a Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio of 8.0%. At December 31, 2009, Davison State Bank had a
Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio of 7.2% as compared to Tier 1 capital to average assets
ratio of 8.2% at December 31, 2008. The State Banks required capital ratios were the same as
those required in the Consent Order that was effective January 10, 2010 which is discussed later in
this note.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 15 REGULATORY MATTERS (continued)
In March 2009, West Michigan Community Bank entered into a Consent Order with federal and state
banking regulators that contain provisions to foster improvement in West Michigan Community Banks
earnings, lower non performing loan levels, and increase capital. Under regulatory guidelines,
when a bank is issued a Consent Order the capital status of the bank is automatically reduced to
adequately capitalized. The Consent Order requires West Michigan Community Bank to retain a Tier 1
capital to average assets ratio of a minimum of 8.0%. As of December 31, 2009, West Michigan
Community Bank had a Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio of 6.9%, as compared to a Tier 1
capital to average asset ratio of 8.1% at December 31, 2008. At December 31, 2009, West Michigan
Community Bank is out of compliance with the Consent Order requirements.
Effective January 10, 2010, The State Bank entered into a Consent Order with federal and state
banking regulators that contain provisions to foster improvement in The State Banks earnings,
lower nonperforming loan levels, increase capital, and require revisions to various policies. The
Consent Order requires The State Bank to maintain a Tier 1 capital to average asset ratio of a
minimum of 8.0%. It also requires The State Bank to maintain a total capital to risk weighted
asset ratio of 12.0%. At December 31, 2009, The State Bank had a Tier 1 capital to average assets
ratio of 6.2% and a total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 8.9%. These requirements of the
Consent Order are required to be implemented within 90 days of the effective date. At December 31,
2009, The State Bank is out of compliance with the Consent Order requirements.
The Consent Orders restrict the banks from issuing or renewing brokered deposits. Refer to Note 8
for further details. The Consent Orders also restrict dividend payments from The State Bank and
West Michigan Community Bank to the Corporation. The Consent Orders do not place any restrictions
on the Corporation. The Corporation, the Board of Directors and management continue to work on
plans to come into compliance with the Consent Orders which includes the injection of capital into
the Banks resulting from the sale of another subsidiary bank. The sale is projected to provide an
additional $3.0 million of capital that may be divided to The State Bank and West Michigan
Community Bank. While below the compliance level required by the Orders, both banks maintain
capital levels considered adequate by regulatory standards. Non-compliance with Consent Order
requirements may cause banks to be subject to further enforcement actions by the FDIC.
As illustrated in the table below, at December 31, 2009, the Consolidated Corporations total
capital to risk weighted assets ratio indicates that it is under capitalized. The Corporation is
at a ratio of 7.8%, while adequately capitalized has a minimum requirement of 8.0%. This is
compared to December 31, 2008 when the total capital to risk weighted assets for the Corporation
was at 11.4%. With the current capital levels, the Corporation is required to obtain written
approval prior to payments of any dividends or for any increase or decrease to outstanding debt.
The Corporations principal source of funds for dividend payments is dividends received from the
Banks. Banking regulations limit the amount of dividends that may be paid without prior approval
of regulatory agencies. Under these regulations, the amount of dividends that may be paid in any
calendar year is limited to the current years net profits, combined with the retained net profits
of the preceding two years, subject to the limitations described above.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 15 REGULATORY MATTERS (continued)
For Capital | Regulatory | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Adequacy | Agreement | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | Purposes | Requirements | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2009 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated |
$ | 33,661 | 7.8 | % | $ | 34,636 | 8.0 | % | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||
The State Bank |
24,334 | 8.9 | 21,961 | 8.0 | $ | 32,810 | 12.0 | %(1) | ||||||||||||||||
Davison State Bank |
3,328 | 9.9 | 2,692 | 8.0 | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||
West Michigan Community Bank |
11,841 | 9.4 | 10,063 | 8.0 | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated |
28,164 | 6.5 | 17,318 | 4.0 | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||
The State Bank |
20,830 | 7.6 | 10,981 | 4.0 | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||
Davison State Bank |
2,904 | 8.6 | 1,346 | 4.0 | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||
West Michigan Community
Bank |
10,262 | 8.2 | 5,031 | 4.0 | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated |
28,164 | 5.0 | 22,491 | 4.0 | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||
The State Bank |
20,830 | 6.2 | 13,535 | 4.0 | 27,069 | 8.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Davison State Bank |
2,904 | 7.2 | 1,620 | 4.0 | 3,240 | 8.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
West Michigan Community
Bank |
10,262 | 6.9 | 5,923 | 4.0 | 11,845 | 8.0 |
(1) | Effective April 10, 2010 |
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 15 REGULATORY MATTERS (continued)
To Be Well | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
For Capital | Capitalized Under | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Adequacy | Prompt Corrective | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | Purposes | Action Provisions | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2008 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated |
$ | 58,194 | 11.4 | % | $ | 40,726 | 8.0 | % | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||
The State Bank |
34,807 | 10.7 | 25,952 | 8.0 | 32,440 | 10.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Davison State Bank |
4,170 | 11.7 | 2,863 | 8.0 | 3,578 | 10.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
West Michigan Community
Bank |
15,656 | 10.8 | 11,558 | 8.0 | 14,448 | 10.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated |
51,827 | 10.2 | 20,363 | 4.0 | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||
The State Bank |
30,720 | 9.5 | 12,976 | 4.0 | 19,464 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Davison State Bank |
3,712 | 10.4 | 1,431 | 4.0 | 2,147 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
West Michigan Community
Bank |
13,834 | 9.6 | 5,779 | 4.0 | 8,669 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated |
51,827 | 8.8 | 23,320 | 4.0 | NA | NA | ||||||||||||||||||
The State Bank |
30,720 | 8.5 | 14,498 | 4.0 | 18,123 | 5.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Davison State Bank |
3,712 | 8.2 | 1,804 | 4.0 | 2,255 | 5.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
West Michigan Community
Bank |
13,834 | 8.1 | 6,833 | 4.0 | 8,541 | 5.0 |
NOTE 16 LOAN COMMITMENTS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES
Off-balance-sheet risk
Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, credit lines, letters of credit, and
overdraft protection, are issued to meet customer financing needs. These are agreements to provide
credit or to support the credit of others, as long as conditions established in the contract are
met, and usually have expiration dates. Commitments may expire without being used.
Off-balance-sheet risk to credit loss exists up to the face amount of these instruments, although
material losses are not anticipated. The same credit policies are used to make such commitments as
are used for loans, including obtaining collateral at exercise of the commitment.
The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk was as follows at
year-end:
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Commitments to make loans (at market rates) |
$ | 2,939 | $ | 25,898 | ||||
Unused lines of credit and letters of credit |
53,941 | 46,786 |
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 16 LOAN COMMITMENTS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES (continued)
Commitments to make loans are generally made for periods of 90 days or less. At December 31, 2009,
loan commitments and unused line of credit had interest rates ranging from 2.25% to 10.00% and
maturities ranging from 2 months to 12 years.
NOTE 17 PARENT ONLY CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The condensed financial information that follows presents the financial condition of Fentura
Financial, Inc. (parent company only), along with the results of its operations and its cash flows.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
(000s omitted)
December 31,
(000s omitted)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 319 | $ | 814 | ||||
Securities available for sale, at fair value |
1,009 | 1,237 | ||||||
Equity investment |
0 | 1,360 | ||||||
Other assets |
448 | 773 | ||||||
Investment in subsidiaries |
33,001 | 47,103 | ||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 34,777 | $ | 51,287 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
||||||||
Other liabilities |
$ | 245 | $ | 163 | ||||
Subordinated debt |
14,000 | 14,000 | ||||||
Other borrowings |
0 | 1,000 | ||||||
Shareholders equity |
20,532 | 36,124 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 34,777 | $ | 51,287 | ||||
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Years ended December 31,
(000s omitted)
Years ended December 31,
(000s omitted)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Other income (loss) on equity investment |
$ | (1,360 | ) | $ | (1,729 | ) | ||
Dividends from subsidiaries |
750 | 400 | ||||||
Interest expense |
(620 | ) | (976 | ) | ||||
Operating expenses |
(1,408 | ) | (1,178 | ) | ||||
Dividends in excess of earnings |
(15,069 | ) | (9,217 | ) | ||||
Income/(loss) before income taxes |
(17,707 | ) | (12,700 | ) | ||||
Federal income tax expense (benefit) |
(727 | ) | (535 | ) | ||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (16,980 | ) | $ | (12,165 | ) | ||
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 17 PARENT ONLY CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31,
(000s omitted)
Years ended December 31,
(000s omitted)
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities |
||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (16,980 | ) | $ | (12,165 | ) | ||
Change in other assets |
(86 | ) | 67 | |||||
Change in other liabilities |
81 | (312 | ) | |||||
Dividends in excess of earnings |
15,069 | 9,217 | ||||||
Loss on security impairment |
908 | 843 | ||||||
Net loss of equity investment |
1,360 | 1,729 | ||||||
Net cash from (used in) operating activities |
352 | (621 | ) | |||||
Cash flows provided by investing activities |
||||||||
Equity investment |
0 | 0 | ||||||
Sale of equity security |
383 | 0 | ||||||
Purchases of securities-AFS |
0 | 0 | ||||||
Investment in subsidiary |
(365 | ) | (700 | ) | ||||
Net cash from (used in) investing activities |
18 | (700 | ) | |||||
Cash flows used in financing activities |
||||||||
Issuance of subordinated debt |
0 | 0 | ||||||
Net short-term borrowings |
(1,000 | ) | 1,000 | |||||
Dividends paid |
0 | 0 | ||||||
Stock repurchase |
0 | 0 | ||||||
Proceeds from stock issuance |
135 | 293 | ||||||
Net cash from (used in) financing activities |
(865 | ) | 1,292 | |||||
Change in cash and cash equivalents |
(495 | ) | (28 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
814 | 842 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
$ | 319 | $ | 814 | ||||
NOTE 18 GOING CONCERN
The Consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which
contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of
business for the foreseeable future. However, the events and circumstances described below create
an uncertainty about the Corporations ability to continue as a going concern.
As of December 31, 2009 both The State Bank and Davison State Bank were required by regulatory
authorities to maintain certain minimum capital ratios. Davison State Bank is required to maintain
a Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio of 8.0%. At December 31, 2009, Davison State Bank had a
Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio of 7.2%. The State Banks required capital ratios at
December 31, 2009, were the same as those required in the Consent Order that was effective January
10, 2010 which is discussed later in this note.
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FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009 and 2008
NOTE 18 GOING CONCERN (continued)
West Michigan Community Bank entered into a Consent Order with the regulatory agencies effective
March 1, 2009, which requires West Michigan Community Bank to retain a Tier 1 capital to average
assets ratio of 8.0%. As of December 31, 2009, West Michigan Community Bank had a Tier 1 capital
to average assets ratio of 6.9%. At December 31, 2009, West Michigan Community Bank is out of
compliance with the Consent Order requirements.
Effective January 10, 2010, The State Bank entered into a Consent Order with its regulatory
agencies that contain provisions regarding earnings, credit quality and capital. The Consent Order
requires The State Bank to maintain a Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio of 8.0%. It also
requires The State Bank to maintain a total capital to risk weighted asset ratio of 12.0%. At
December 31, 2009, The State Bank had a Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio of 6.2% and a total
capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 8.9%. These requirements of the Consent Order are
required to be implemented within 90 days of the effective date. At December 31, 2009, The State
Bank is out of compliance with the Consent Order requirements.
The State Bank and West Michigan Community Bank Consent Orders cover various aspects of bank
financial condition and performance; loan administration and capital planning. Management believes
they have responded fully to the provisions of the Consent Orders except for the capital
requirements. In order to be considered well capitalized and comply with the capital requirements
of the Orders, The State Bank would have needed a capital injection of approximately $8.6 million
and West Michigan would have needed a capital injection of approximately $1.6 million as of
December 31, 2009. While below the compliance level required by the Orders, both banks maintain
capital levels considered adequate by regulatory standards. Non-compliance with Consent Order
requirements may cause banks to be subject to further enforcement actions by the FDIC. See Note 15
for additional information regarding regulatory matters and capital requirements.
Both banks have achieved improved capital ratios since falling below the well capitalized level in
June of 2009. Management has initiated multiple strategies to meet the capital requirements
including shrinking assets of the bank as much as feasible without weakening the liquidity
position, reducing operating costs by reducing overhead and curtailing spending, and raising
additional capital through the sale of Fentura subsidiary, Davison State Bank. Management has
successfully reduced assets of The State Bank and West Michigan Community Bank by $56.5 million
during 2009 and efforts to shrink assets further are continuing. Cost cutting measures resulted in
a $1.8 million decrease in salary and benefit expense during 2009. The pending sale of Davison
State Bank is expected to generate $3.0 million in proceeds which will be used to strengthen the
capital position of The State Bank and West Michigan Community Bank. Following the division of
these funds, the funds alone will not be sufficient to bring The State Bank or West Michigan
Community Bank into compliance with their respective Consent Orders.
These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is
unable to continue as a going concern.
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This section provides a narrative discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition
and results of operations of Fentura Financial, Inc. (the Corporation), together with its
subsidiaries, The State Bank, Davison State Bank, and West Michigan Community Bank (the Banks), as
well as Fentura Mortgage Company and West Michigan Mortgage Company, LLC for the years ended
December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007. The supplemental financial data included throughout this
discussion should be read in conjunction with the primary financial statements presented on pages 4
through 42 of this report. It provides a more detailed and comprehensive review of operating
results and financial position than could be obtained from a reading of the financial statements
alone.
TABLE 1
Selected Financial Data
000s omitted except per share data and ratios | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||
Summary of Consolidated Statements of Income: |
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Interest income |
$ | 26,150 | $ | 30,520 | $ | 36,023 | $ | 36,448 | $ | 30,640 | ||||||||||
Interest expense |
10,587 | 14,052 | 17,361 | 15,582 | 10,310 | |||||||||||||||
Net interest income |
15,563 | 16,468 | 18,662 | 20,866 | 20,330 | |||||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
14,723 | 7,715 | 6,795 | 1,120 | 1,189 | |||||||||||||||
Net interest income after provision |
840 | 8,753 | 11,867 | 19,746 | 19,141 | |||||||||||||||
Total other operating income |
4,655 | 3,580 | 6,668 | 6,824 | 6,567 | |||||||||||||||
Total other operating expense |
20,495 | 26,750 | 19,650 | 19,758 | 18,905 | |||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes |
(15,000 | ) | (14,417 | ) | (1,115 | ) | 6,812 | 6,803 | ||||||||||||
Federal income taxes (benefit) |
994 | (2,448 | ) | (627 | ) | 2,020 | 2,090 | |||||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations |
(15,994 | ) | (11,969 | ) | (488 | ) | 4,792 | 4,713 | ||||||||||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax |
(986 | ) | (196 | ) | 21 | 516 | 341 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (16,980 | ) | $ | (12,165 | ) | $ | (467 | ) | $ | 5,308 | $ | 5,054 | |||||||
Earnings per share basic* |
$ | (7.70 | ) | $ | (5.60 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) | $ | 2.48 | $ | 2.41 | |||||||
Earnings per share diluted* |
$ | (7.70 | ) | $ | (5.60 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) | $ | 2.47 | $ | 2.40 | |||||||
Summary of Consolidated Balance Sheets: |
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Assets |
$ | 522,079 | $ | 578,604 | $ | 628,019 | $ | 622,298 | $ | 619,089 | ||||||||||
Securities, including FHLB stock |
50,964 | 55,730 | 77,120 | 94,873 | 107,609 | |||||||||||||||
Loans, including loans held for sale |
345,535 | 419,273 | 432,126 | 413,628 | 393,730 | |||||||||||||||
Deposits |
440,775 | 469,364 | 500,647 | 482,904 | 478,192 | |||||||||||||||
Borrowings |
22,145 | 29,207 | 16,680 | 22,552 | 25,764 | |||||||||||||||
Shareholders equity |
20,532 | 36,124 | 49,496 | 51,318 | 46,895 | |||||||||||||||
Other Financial and Statistical Data: |
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Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets |
6.50 | % | 10.20 | % | 10.40 | % | 11.30 | % | 10.60 | % | ||||||||||
Total capital to risk weighted assets |
7.80 | % | 11.40 | % | 11.60 | % | 12.50 | % | 11.90 | % | ||||||||||
Tier 1 capital to average assets |
5.00 | % | 8.80 | % | 9.00 | % | 8.60 | % | 8.90 | % | ||||||||||
Total cash dividends |
$ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 2,163 | $ | 2,069 | $ | 1,839 | ||||||||||
Book value per share* |
$ | 9.13 | $ | 16.53 | $ | 22.88 | $ | 24.08 | $ | 22.07 | ||||||||||
Cash dividends paid per share* |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 0.94 | $ | 0.88 | ||||||||||
Period end market price per share* |
$ | 1.36 | $ | 6.75 | $ | 22.00 | $ | 32.55 | $ | 29.77 | ||||||||||
Dividend pay-out ratio |
0.00 | % | 0.00 | % | -463.17 | % | 38.98 | % | 36.39 | % | ||||||||||
Return on average shareholders equity |
-61.18 | % | -25.13 | % | -0.89 | % | 10.82 | % | 11.09 | % | ||||||||||
Return on average assets |
-3.02 | % | -2.03 | % | -0.08 | % | 0.85 | % | 0.85 | % | ||||||||||
Net interest margin |
3.42 | % | 3.32 | % | 3.66 | % | 4.11 | % | 4.23 | % | ||||||||||
Total equity to assets at period end |
3.93 | % | 6.24 | % | 7.88 | % | 8.25 | % | 7.57 | % |
* | Per Share data calculated using average shares outstanding in each period. Per share amounts and average shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect a 10% stock dividend paid on August 4, 2006. |
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Corporation posted a net loss of $16,980,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009,
compared to a net loss of $12,165,000 for the same period in 2008. The main contributors to the
2009 loss were: provision for loan losses; increases in loan and collection expenses including
increased write downs of other real estate owned properties; the estimated loss on the pending sale
of an affiliate; establishment of a tax valuation allowance and decreased net interest income.
Salary and benefit reductions of $1,806,000 and other operating expense control measures provided a
partial offset. Net-interest income declined $905,000, in 2009 due to a reduction in interest
income of $4,370,000 versus a reduction of $3,465,000 in interest expense. Interest income
declined primarily due to decreases in volume of loans and a drop of 0.38% in the average rate
earned on commercial loans. Non-interest income increased in 2009 by $1,075,000 or 30.0% from the
non-interest income in the prior year. In 2008, a loss of $1,729,000 was due the write down of the
equity investment in Arizona. In 2009, the equity investment was completely written off resulting
in an expense of $1,360,000. Non-interest expense decreased by $5,555,000 or 20.8%, primarily due
to the 2008 write off of goodwill totaling $7,955,000.
Standard performance indicators used in the banking industry help management evaluate the
Corporations performance. Two of these performance indicators are return on average assets and
return on average equity. For 2009 and 2008 respectively, the Corporation posted a return on
average assets of (3.02%) and (2.03%). Return on average equity was (61.18%) in 2009 and (25.13%)
in 2008. The Corporations capital position experienced a decrease in equity of $15.6 million or
43.2% in 2009. Total assets decreased $56.5 million in 2009 and decreased $49.4 million in 2008.
Diluted loss per share was ($7.70) in 2009 and ($5.60) in 2008.
The markets in which The Corporation operates continue to be effected by the economic challenges in
the State of Michigan. The economic conditions continue to place pressure on its customers and
their ability to repay loans. This has driven up the level of troubled assets and has resulted in
increased related loan expenses and provision for loan losses. The Corporation continues to
monitor troubled assets and the capital levels of its Banks.
On March 17, 2009, The Corporation entered into an agreement to sell all of the stock of one of its
bank subsidiaries, Davison State Bank, to a private, non-affiliated, investor group. The
transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2010. At year-end 2009 Davison had
assets of $37.9 million, loans of $24.4 million, deposits of $35.3 million, equity of $2.7 million
and a net loss of $986,000. The agreement calls for consideration to be received of $3.0 million
plus or minus certain closing equity adjustments. The Corporation recorded an estimated loss on
the sale of Davison State Bank of $700,000 in the first quarter of 2009. The agreement also
provides for a termination payment of $150,000 if either party breaches the agreement. The
Corporation projects cost savings for 2010 and beyond, as a result of this transaction.
NET INTEREST INCOME
Net interest income, the principal source of income, is the amount of interest income generated by
earning assets (principally securities and loans) less interest expense paid on interest bearing
liabilities (largely deposits and other borrowings).
A critical task of management is to price assets and liabilities so that the spread between the
interest earned on assets and the interest paid on liabilities is maximized without unacceptable
risk. While interest rates on interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities are subject
to market forces, in general, the Corporation can exert more control over deposit costs than
earning asset rates. Deposit costs are somewhat limited though due to the timing of repricing of
time deposits. Loan products carry either fixed rates of interest or rates tied to market indices
which are determined independently. The Corporation sets its own rates on deposits, providing management with some flexibility in
determining the timing and proportion of rate changes for the cost of its deposits.
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Table 2 summarizes the changes in net interest income resulting from changes in volume and rates
for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. Net interest income (displayed with consideration
of full tax equivalency), average balance sheet amounts, and the corresponding yields for the last
three years are shown in Table 3. Tax equivalent net interest income decreased by $897,000 in 2009
or 5.3% and decreased by $2,253,000 or 11.8% in 2008. In 2009, investment security balances
decreased, loan volume decreased and non-performing loans increased. In 2008, investment security
balances decreased, loan volume increased and non-performing loans increased. In both years, net
interest income was also reduced by reversal of accrued interest income on loans that were
re-classified to non-accrual status throughout the year. The reversal of accrued interest income
was greater in 2008 than in 2009.
As indicated in Table 3, for the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporations net interest
margin was 3.42% compared with 3.32% in 2008. The improvement in 2009 is primarily attributable to
the decrease in the average interest bearing liability rate, as management was able to re-price the
time deposit portfolio as deposits matured. The decrease in 2008 was attributed to declining
interest income on loans due to declining market rates and increases in non-performing loans. In
2008, repricing constraints on time deposits did not allow for rapid offsetting rate changes.
Average earning assets decreased 8.1% in 2009 and decreased 3.0% in 2008. Average earning assets
were reduced through lower total average securities and loans when comparing 2009 to 2008. Loan
balances, including loans held for sale, the highest yielding component of earning assets,
represent 86.6% of earning assets in 2009, compared to 86.0% in 2008. Average interest bearing
liabilities decreased 4.0% in 2009 and decreased 2.5% in 2008. Non-interest bearing deposits
amounted to 14.4% of average earning assets in 2009 compared with 13.0% in 2008.
Table 2
Changes in Net Interest Income due to changes in average volume and interest rates
Years ended December 31,
Years ended December 31,
INCREASE /(DECREASE) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
DUE TO | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
YIELD/ | YIELD/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | VOL | RATE | TOTAL | VOL | RATE | TOTAL | |||||||||||||||||||
Taxable securities |
$ | (279 | ) | $ | (100 | ) | $ | (379 | ) | $ | (891 | ) | $ | (35 | ) | $ | (926 | ) | |||||||
Tax-exempt securities (1) |
(56 | ) | 50 | (6 | ) | (90 | ) | (80 | ) | (170 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Federal funds sold |
28 | (163 | ) | (135 | ) | 22 | (122 | ) | (100 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total loans (1) |
(2,060 | ) | (1,799 | ) | (3,859 | ) | 514 | (4,833 | ) | (4,319 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Loans held for sale |
28 | (11 | ) | 17 | (38 | ) | (9 | ) | (47 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total earning assets |
(2,339 | ) | (2,023 | ) | (4,362 | ) | (483 | ) | (5,079 | ) | (5,562 | ) | |||||||||||||
Interest bearing demand deposits |
(87 | ) | (603 | ) | (690 | ) | (50 | ) | (982 | ) | (1,032 | ) | |||||||||||||
Savings deposits |
(3 | ) | (351 | ) | (354 | ) | (41 | ) | (324 | ) | (365 | ) | |||||||||||||
Time CDs $100,000 and over |
(470 | ) | (690 | ) | (1,160 | ) | 171 | (426 | ) | (255 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other time deposits |
264 | (967 | ) | (703 | ) | (295 | ) | (754 | ) | (1,049 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other borrowings |
(324 | ) | (234 | ) | (558 | ) | (156 | ) | (452 | ) | (608 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total interest bearing liabilities |
(620 | ) | (2,845 | ) | (3,465 | ) | (371 | ) | (2,938 | ) | (3,309 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net Interest Income |
$ | (1,719 | ) | $ | 822 | $ | (897 | ) | $ | (112 | ) | $ | (2,141 | ) | $ | (2,253 | ) | ||||||||
(1) | Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 34%. |
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TABLE 3
Summary of Net Interest Income Years Ended December 31, |
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2009 | 2008 | 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AVG | INC/ | INC/ | AVG | INC/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | BAL | EXP | YIELD | AVG BAL | EXP | YIELD | BAL | EXP | YIELD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ASSETS |
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Securities: |
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U.S. Treasury and Government
Agencies |
$ | 37,830 | $ | 1,453 | 3.84 | % | $ | 43,608 | $ | 1,821 | 4.18 | % | $ | 65,097 | $ | 2,751 | 4.23 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
State and Political (1) |
13,719 | 827 | 6.03 | % | 14,669 | 833 | 5.68 | % | 16,183 | 1,003 | 6.20 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other |
4,161 | 84 | 2.02 | % | 7,217 | 95 | 1.32 | % | 6,660 | 91 | 1.37 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Securities |
55,710 | 2,364 | 4.24 | % | 65,494 | 2,749 | 4.20 | % | 87,940 | 3,845 | 4.37 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fed Funds Sold |
6,566 | 4 | 0.06 | % | 5,249 | 139 | 2.65 | % | 4,773 | 239 | 5.01 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans: |
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Commercial |
312,896 | 18,907 | 6.04 | % | 340,598 | 21,882 | 6.42 | % | 332,681 | 25,177 | 7.57 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax Free (1) |
2,616 | 168 | 6.42 | % | 2,093 | 139 | 6.64 | % | 2,183 | 138 | 6.32 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate-Mortgage |
33,931 | 2,067 | 6.09 | % | 37,383 | 2,377 | 6.36 | % | 36,273 | 2,406 | 6.63 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer |
51,004 | 2,898 | 5.68 | % | 53,578 | 3,501 | 6.53 | % | 55,334 | 4,497 | 8.13 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total loans |
400,447 | 24,040 | 6.00 | % | 433,652 | 27,899 | 6.43 | % | 426,471 | 32,218 | 7.55 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for Loan Loss |
(12,035 | ) | (9,352 | ) | (7,325 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Loans |
388,412 | 24,040 | 6.19 | % | 424,300 | 27,899 | 6.58 | % | 419,146 | 32,218 | 7.69 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans Held for Sale |
1,576 | 80 | 5.08 | % | 1,042 | 63 | 6.05 | % | 1,666 | 110 | 6.60 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
TOTAL EARNING ASSETS |
464,299 | 26,488 | 5.70 | % | 505,437 | 30,850 | 6.10 | % | 520,850 | 36,412 | 6.99 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Due from Banks |
28,116 | 13,705 | 15,112 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets of discontinued operations |
42,681 | 45,647 | 49,496 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Assets |
39,064 | 45,218 | 42,744 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 562,125 | $ | 600,655 | $ | 620,877 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY: |
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Deposits: |
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Interest bearing DDA |
$ | 86,982 | $ | 620 | 0.71 | % | $ | 93,593 | $ | 1,310 | 1.40 | % | $ | 95,670 | $ | 2,342 | 2.45 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Savings Deposits |
73,779 | 259 | 0.35 | % | 74,104 | 613 | 0.83 | % | 77,450 | 978 | 1.26 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Time CDs $100,000 and Over |
125,015 | 5,228 | 4.18 | % | 135,461 | 6,388 | 4.72 | % | 132,009 | 6,643 | 5.03 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Time CDs |
113,165 | 3,432 | 3.03 | % | 106,024 | 4,135 | 3.90 | % | 112,732 | 5,184 | 4.60 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Interest Bearing Deposits |
398,941 | 9,539 | 2.39 | % | 409,182 | 12,446 | 3.04 | % | 417,861 | 15,147 | 3.62 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Borrowings |
25,778 | 1,048 | 4.07 | % | 33,150 | 1,606 | 4.84 | % | 35,829 | 2,214 | 6.18 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES |
424,719 | 10,587 | 2.49 | % | 442,332 | 14,052 | 3.18 | % | 453,690 | 17,361 | 3.83 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-interest bearing DDA |
66,659 | 65,460 | 65,826 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities of discontinued operations |
39,603 | 41,813 | 45,377 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Liabilities |
3,391 | 2,646 | 3,762 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders Equity |
27,753 | 48,404 | 52,222 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES and S/H EQUITY |
$ | 562,125 | $ | 600,655 | $ | 620,877 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Interest Rate Spread |
3.21 | % | 2.92 | % | 3.16 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impact of Non-Interest Bearing Funds
on Margin |
0.21 | % | 0.40 | % | 0.49 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Interest Income/Margin |
$ | 15,901 | 3.42 | % | $ | 16,798 | 3.32 | % | $ | 19,051 | 3.66 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) | Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 34%. |
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ALLOWANCE AND PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
The allowance for loan losses reflects managements judgment as to the level considered appropriate
to absorb probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. The Corporations methodology in
determining the adequacy of the allowance is based on ongoing quarterly assessments and relies on
several key elements, which include specific allowances for identified problem loans and a formula
based risk allocated allowance for the remainder of the portfolio. This includes a review of
individual loans, size and composition of the loan portfolio, historical loss experience, current
economic conditions, financial condition of borrowers, the level and composition of non-performing
loans, portfolio trends, estimated net charge-offs, and other pertinent factors. Although reserves
have been allocated to various portfolio segments, the allowance is general in nature and is
available for the portfolio in its entirety. At December 31, 2009, the allowance for loan losses
was $10,726,000 or 3.01% of total loans. This compares with $10,455,000 or 2.43% at December 31,
2008. Management believes the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2009 of $10,726,000 was
sufficient to cover all probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio at that time.
The provision for loan losses was $14,723,000 in 2009 and $7,715,000 in 2008. Provision for 2009
increased from the 2008 level by $7,008,000. The increase for the year was due to the downgrading
of a number of loans, which required substantial additional provision to be provided for them. The
increase of the 2009 provision for loan loss resulted from increased non-performing construction
and land development loans, increased charge-offs and the continuing decline in the Michigan
economy. The amount of provision taken for the year is a direct output of the calculation of loan
loss adequacy performed on a quarterly basis. The Corporation has a methodology that provides for
formula based allowances on homogeneous pools of general loans, as well as specific allocations for
impaired loans. During 2009 specific reserves for impaired loans increased compared to 2008 due to
the continued decline of the underlying collateral value of the impaired loans. Reserves for the
homogeneous pools of loans decreased from 2009 to 2008 due to the reduction in the loan portfolio
and a change in the mix of loan concentrations. The Banks experienced substantial charge-offs of
non-performing assets of $14,806,000 for 2009, more than double the charge-off in 2008.
In 2009, the Corporation reduced the size of the commercial loan portfolio. Commercial loans
decreased $36,759,000 from 2008 year end. Real estate construction and mortgage loans decreased
$32,252,000 from year end 2008. The decline in real estate construction and mortgage loans was
primarily due to management efforts to continue to reduce exposure to this sector. Charge-offs of
commercial loans totaled $12,593,000 in 2009. The Special Asset Group (SAG), formed in 2007, was
assembled to act as an action group for troubled loans and assist in the collection loans
classified as substandard or doubtful While non-performing loans continued to rise in 2009
management believes that the creation of the SAG will assist in mitigating non-performing loan
impact in future years. Additionally, with the establishment of the SAG and the nature of its
focus, the Corporation expects an increased level of loan and collection expenses as this group
works through troubled credits.
Table 4 summarizes loan losses and recoveries from 2005 through 2009. During 2009, the Corporation
experienced net charge-offs of $14,452,000, compared with net charge-offs of $4,852,000 in 2008.
The year to year increase in charge offs was primarily due to an increase in commercial loan
charge-offs by $7,900,000 year over year. Of the $12,593,000 in total commercial loan charge-offs
in 2009, $3,480,000 related to construction and land development loans. Also, mortgage loan
charge-offs increased by $730,000 and consumer charge-offs increased by $772,000. Total recoveries
decreased by $198,000 comparing 2009 with 2008. The net charge-off ratio is the difference of
charged-off loans minus the recoveries from loans divided by gross loans. Accordingly, the net
charge-off ratio for 2009 was 4.06% compared to 1.13% at the end of 2008. As charge-offs have
occurred, the Banks review the remaining loan concentration and believe that the level of losses
have decreased compared to prior years.
The Corporation maintains formal policies and procedures to control and monitor credit risk.
Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate to meet normal credit risks in the
loan portfolio. The Corporation has identified a concentration level connected with construction
and land
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development loans. Specific strategies were developed to reduce the concentration level and limit
exposure to this type of lending. The Corporation has been successful in reducing this
concentration in 2009. The Corporations loan portfolio has no exposure in foreign loans. The
Corporation has not extended credit to finance highly leveraged transactions nor does it intend to
do so in the future. The Michigan economy, employment levels and other economic conditions in the
Corporations local markets may have a significant impact on the level of credit losses. At
December 31, 2009, the local economies of the Banks continue to struggle. Unemployment remains
high, collateral values on real estate have stabilized on 1-4 family property, yet commercial
property values continue to decline. Loan demand in commercial and consumer types continues to be
low. Management continues to identify and devote attention to credits that may not be performing
as agreed. Non-performing loans are discussed further in the section titled Non-Performing
Assets.
TABLE 4
Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses
Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||
Balance Beginning of Period |
$ | 10,455 | $ | 7,592 | $ | 6,138 | $ | 5,735 | $ | 5,040 | ||||||||||
Charge-offs: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural |
(12,593 | ) | (4,693 | ) | (4,751 | ) | (554 | ) | (336 | ) | ||||||||||
Real Estate-Mortgage |
(1,011 | ) | (281 | ) | (176 | ) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Installment Loans to Individuals |
(1,202 | ) | (430 | ) | (662 | ) | (298 | ) | (304 | ) | ||||||||||
Total Charge-offs |
(14,806 | ) | (5,404 | ) | (5,589 | ) | (852 | ) | (640 | ) | ||||||||||
Recoveries: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial and Financial |
259 | 314 | 154 | 49 | 46 | |||||||||||||||
Real Estate-Mortgage |
8 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
Installment Loans to Individuals |
87 | 215 | 94 | 86 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Total Recoveries |
354 | 552 | 248 | 135 | 146 | |||||||||||||||
Net Charge-offs |
(14,452 | ) | (4,852 | ) | (5,341 | ) | (717 | ) | (494 | ) | ||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
14,723 | 7,715 | 6,795 | 1,120 | 1,189 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at End of Period |
$ | 10,726 | $ | 10,455 | $ | 7,592 | $ | 6,138 | $ | 5,735 | ||||||||||
Ratio of Net Charge-Offs During the Period |
4.06 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.22 | % | 0.17 | % | 0.12 | % |
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Non-interest income was $4,655,000 in 2009 and $3,580,000 in 2008. These amounts represent an
increase of 30.0% in 2009 compared to 2008.
The most significant category of non-interest income is service charges on deposit accounts, which
were $1,967,000 in 2009, compared to $2,431,000 in 2008. This was a decrease of $464,000 or 19.1%
in 2009 and a decrease of $318,000 or 11.6% in 2008. The decrease in 2009 was in all categories of
service charges, with the largest declining component being NSF and overdraft privilege fees.
Gains on the sale of mortgage loans originated by the Banks and sold in the secondary market were
$767,000 in 2009 and $337,000 in 2008. The increase of 127.6% in 2009 is due to the active sales of
foreclosed properties and excessive home inventories in the local markets; incentive programs for
first time buyers and mortgage rates remaining at near record low levels. The Corporation sells
the majority of the mortgage loans originated in the secondary market on a servicing released
basis.
Trust and investment income decreased $198,000 or 10.9% in 2009 to $1,615,000; compared with
$1,813,000 in 2008. The 10.9% decrease is due to unfavorable changes in the market value of trust
and investment assets.
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Other income and fees includes income from the sale of checks, safe deposit box rent, merchant
account income, ATM income, and other miscellaneous income items. Other income and fees were
$1,942,000 in 2009 compared to $1,571,000 in 2008.
Due to ongoing performance problems of the equity investment of the bank in Arizona, the
Corporation wrote off the remaining balance during the second quarter of 2009 bringing the
year-to-date loss, for 2009 to $1,360,000. This is compared to a $1,729,000 loss in 2008. In 2008,
the investee bank took a large write off of their goodwill during the 4th quarter, of
which our Corporation accounted for its respective 24.99% share. The institution was closed by
regulators in December 2009.
As a result of the quarterly analysis performed on the banks CMO and MBS investment portfolios one
of the banks recognized other-than-temporary impairment on a single investment. The
other-than-temporary impairment totaled $79,000 as indicated on the income statement. The remaining
amortized cost for the three private label CMOs is $5,751,000 and has an unrealized loss of
$878,000 at December 31, 2009.
Throughout 2009, the Corporation performed a quarterly review of bank equity stocks owned. As a
result of this review, the Corporation acknowledged other-than-temporary impairment on three
investments. During the second quarter the bank recognized impairment of $200,000 on one bank
stock. During the fourth quarter the bank recognized $9,000 of other-than-temporary impairment on
two bank stocks. In 2008, the Corporation recognized $843,000 in other-than-temporary impairment
its investment in Main Street Bancorp, a startup bank located in Northville, Michigan. The
remaining amortized cost for bank stocks owned is $1,471,000 and has an unrealized loss of $463,000
at December 31, 2009.
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Total non-interest expense was $20,495,000 in 2009 compared to $26,750,000 in 2008. This was a
decrease of 23.4% in 2009.
Salaries and employee benefits, the Corporations largest operating expense category, were
$8,694,000 in 2009, compared with $10,500,000 in 2008. The decrease between 2009 and 2008 was a
result of personnel reductions, personnel pay reductions of 5%, and the elimination of the
Corporations pension matching expense.
Occupancy expenses associated with the Corporations facilities were $1,801,000 in 2009 compared to
$1,926,000 in 2008 for a decrease of 6.5%. In 2009, the decrease was a result of renegotiation of
multiple property maintenance contracts. In addition, building cleaning services were restructured
to in-house employees and the frequency of cleaning was reduced. In 2008, the banks closed a
leased facility, which assisted in decreasing occupancy expenses.
In 2009, equipment expenses were $1,618,000 compared to $1,877,000 in 2008 for a decrease of 13.8%
in 2009. In 2009, the Corporation experienced a decrease of $280,000 in depreciation expense. A
portion of the decrease from 2008 to 2009 was the result of the Corporations mainframe computer
system becoming fully depreciated in 2008, a year over year savings of $40,000. In addition in
2009 depreciation of other assets was down $240,000, rental expenses were up $20,000, maintenance
expenses were up $42,000 and leased facility depreciation expenses were also down $19,000.
Loan and collection expenses were $3,506,000 in 2009 compared to $810,000 in 2008. The increase
was due to significant increases related to other real estate owned (ORE) held by the Corporation.
In 2009, ORE carrying costs and related expenses totaled $1,430,000 compared to $320,000 for 2008.
In addition, multiple properties being held in ORE required negative valuation adjustments totaling
$1,410,000 in 2009 compared to only $123,000 in 2008. These adjustments were made as a result of
the continuing decline in real estate values in Michigan. The remaining increases from 2008 to
2009 were in the categories of increased filing and recording costs, appraisal expense, collection
expenses and other loan related expenses. It is anticipated that in 2010, loan and collection
expenses will remain similar to 2009 or have a slight decline.
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Advertising expenses were $148,000 in 2009 compared to $376,000 in 2008. When comparing 2009 to
2008, the Corporation reduced media expenses and other promotional expenses by 60.6%. A portion of
this reduction was due to the utilization of internal resources to compose marketing materials as
well as reductions in advertising campaigns. The Banks continued to maintain presence in their
local markets through continued sponsorship of local activities and community groups. The
Corporation continues to remain focused on targeted advertising in all of its markets.
Other professional service fees include audit fees, consulting fees, legal fees, and various other
professional services. Other professional services were $1,128,000 in 2009 compared to $699,000 in
2008. In 2009, the Corporation and the Banks had increases of $283,000 of legal expenses, mostly
in relation to troubled loans. In addition, for 2009 the Corporation saw increases in audit and
state exam fees totaling $126,000. This was partially offset by increases totaling $21,000 in
other professional services. In 2008, increases in legal fees, were nearly offset by decreases in
audit fees and other professional services, a 3.1% increase comparing year to year.
In the fourth quarter of 2008, the Corporation utilized an external consulting firm to conduct the
goodwill evaluation. To prepare the analysis, the book value of West Michigan Community Bank was
compared to its fair value at December 31, 2008. The evaluation computed the fair market value of
West Michigan Community Bank by applying three separate methodologies. First, the analysis
included a computation based on present value of projected earnings of the Bank. Next, the
analysis included a computation based on market values of comparable financial institutions.
Finally, a computation was based on prices paid on recent whole bank acquisitions in the Midwest.
These three approaches were weighted and an overall value was assigned. As the value determined
was below book value of the Bank, impairment was determined to exist and a second step evaluation
was performed. This second step evaluation consisted of determining fair value of the assets and
liabilities of West Michigan Community Bank. Any remaining fair value would be determined to be
residual goodwill. The results of this second step evaluation were that there was no residual
goodwill, and as a result the Corporation wrote off the entire goodwill balance of $7,955,000 at
December 31, 2008.
Other general and administrative expenses, including telephone and communication services, were
$3,601,000 in 2009, or an increase of 38.1%, compared to $2,607,000 in 2008. The large increase in
2009 was due to the write off of the estimated loss on the sale of a subsidiary as well as
increases in FDIC assessments. The increase in FDIC assessment from 2008 to 2009 was $1,409,000 or
an increase of 483.2%. It was forecasted in the 2008 year end reporting that management
anticipated this increase. In comparison, the reduction in 2008 was the result of decreases in
director expense, communication expenses, business development, customer service expenses,
conferences and education, and officer and staff meeting expenses. These were partially offset by
increases in FDIC assessment, other losses, and operating expenses.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Proper management of the volume and composition of the Corporations earning assets and funding
sources is essential for ensuring strong and consistent earnings performance, maintaining adequate
liquidity and limiting exposure to risks caused by changing market conditions. The Corporations
securities portfolio is structured to provide a source of liquidity through maturities and to
generate an income stream with relatively low levels of principal risk. The Corporation does not
engage in securities trading. Loans comprise the largest component of earning assets and are the
Corporations highest yielding assets. Client deposits are the primary source of funding for
earning assets while short-term debt and other sources of funds could be utilized if market
conditions and liquidity needs change.
The Corporations total assets averaged $562.1 million for 2009 declining from the 2008 average of
$600.7 million by $38.6 million or 6.4%. Average loans comprised 86.6% of total average earning
assets during 2009 compared to 86.0% in 2008. Loans declined $32.7 million, on average, from year
end 2008 to year end 2009, with commercial loans having the largest decline of $27.7 million or
8.1%. The ratio of
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average non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits was 14.3% in 2009 compared to 13.8% in
2008. Interest bearing deposits comprised 93.9% of total average interest bearing liabilities
during 2009, up from 92.5% during 2008. This was primarily due to the decrease in borrowings,
which are included in interest bearing liabilities. The Corporations year-end total assets were
$522.1 million for 2009 down from $578.6 million in 2008. The decrease was due to the strategic
shrinkage of the loan portfolio, along with a decreasing investment portfolio, which was partially
offset by an increase in other real estate owned.
SECURITIES PORTFOLIO
Securities of continuing operations totaled $49,064,000 at December 31, 2009 compared to
$53,830,000 at December 31, 2008. This was a decrease of $4,766,000 or 8.9%. At December 31,
2009, these securities comprised 12.0% of earning assets, down from 13.0% at December 31, 2008.
The Corporations present policies, with respect to the classification of securities, are discussed
in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Corporation considers all of its securities
as available for sale except for Michigan tax-exempt securities and a few mortgage-backed
securities, which are classified as held to maturity.
As of December 31, 2009, the estimated aggregate fair value of the Corporations securities
portfolio was $754,000 below amortized cost. At December 31, 2009, gross unrealized gains were
$713,000 and gross unrealized losses were $1,467,000. A summary of estimated fair values and
unrealized gains and losses for the major components of the securities portfolio is provided in
Item 1 of the Form 10-K. As of year end 2009, the Corporation continues to receive a favorable
rate of return on the securities.
With regard to equity investments held by the Corporation, management regularly reviews the
performance of each institution that is not publicly traded. On a quarterly basis, following the
availability of call report filings, management reviews each bank on factors including: net income,
total risk based capital and tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets, charged off loans, nonaccrual
loans, past due loans, loan to deposit ratio, loan loss reserve to loans ratio, brokered CDs, and
other borrowings. Management considers the need for other-than-temporary impairment when the
institutions present material, unfavorable changes when compared to the prior quarter. If a
performance decrease is found, management looks at trends from prior periods to evaluate the
potential of an unfavorable long term decline. Management also makes these considerations when the
receipt of unfavorable financial information is received and verified or when the Corporation
becomes aware of any adverse regulatory actions against these institutions. At December 31, 2009,
the Corporation recognized $208,000 of other-than-temporary impairment on three separate
investments. As of December 31, 2008, the Corporation recognized $843,000 of other-than-temporary
impairment on a single investment, Main Street Bank, due to its related institution financial
performance (see earlier discussion under Noninterest Expense).
The Corporation has also been closely monitoring the performance of the CMO and MBS portfolios. In
2009, there were several CMOs that were downgraded in the market. Management continued to monitor
items such as payment streams and underlying default rates, and did not determine a sever change in
these items. On a quarterly basis, management uses multiple assumptions to project the expected
future cash flows of the private label CMOs with prepayment speeds, projected default rates and
loss severity rates. The cash flows are then discounted using the effective rate on the securities
determined at acquisition Recent historical experience is the base for determining the cash flow
assumptions and are adjusted when appropriate after considering characteristics of the underlying
loans collateralizing the private label CMO security. As a result of its review, The Corporation
recognized a $79,000 other-than-temporary impairment as a result of incurred credit losses which
has been reflected in the income statement. The security with the credit loss is the Corporations
sole CCC rated security and has a remaining amortized cost of $712,691 at December 31, 2009. The
remaining unrealized loss of $146,000 on this security has been reflected in accumulated other
comprehensive income.
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TABLE 5
Analysis and Maturities of Securities
Analysis and Maturities of Securities
Amortized | Fair | |||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Cost | Value | Yield(1) | |||||||||
AVAILABLE FOR SALE |
||||||||||||
U.S. Agencies |
||||||||||||
One year or less |
$ | 2,000 | $ | 2,038 | 4.63 | % | ||||||
Over one through five years |
2,026 | 2,021 | 3.25 | % | ||||||||
Over five through ten years |
1,000 | 1,000 | 3.00 | % | ||||||||
Over ten years |
1,517 | 1,455 | 5.40 | % | ||||||||
Total |
6,543 | 6,514 | ||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed |
||||||||||||
One year or less |
$ | 3,974 | $ | 4,017 | 3.85 | % | ||||||
Over one through five years |
252 | 257 | 4.50 | % | ||||||||
Over five through ten years |
1,611 | 1,652 | 4.08 | % | ||||||||
Over ten years |
23,014 | 22,544 | 4.44 | % | ||||||||
Total |
28,851 | 28,470 | ||||||||||
State and Political |
||||||||||||
One year or less |
$ | 0 | $ | 0 | 0.00 | % | ||||||
Over one through five years |
0 | 0 | 0.00 | % | ||||||||
Over five through ten years |
4,276 | 4,314 | 6.28 | % | ||||||||
Over ten years |
2,758 | 2,781 | 6.41 | % | ||||||||
Total |
7,034 | 7,095 | ||||||||||
Equity Securities |
$ | 1,971 | $ | 1,529 | ||||||||
HELD TO MATURITY |
||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed |
||||||||||||
One year or less |
$ | 0 | $ | 0 | 0.00 | % | ||||||
Over one through five years |
1 | 1 | 9.00 | % | ||||||||
Over five through ten years |
0 | 0 | 0.00 | % | ||||||||
Over ten years |
0 | 0 | 0.00 | % | ||||||||
Total |
1 | 1 | ||||||||||
State and Political |
||||||||||||
One year or less |
$ | 721 | $ | 726 | 5.95 | % | ||||||
Over one through five years |
2,601 | 2,628 | 6.25 | % | ||||||||
Over five through ten years |
1,765 | 1,768 | 6.66 | % | ||||||||
Over ten years |
368 | 370 | 6.44 | % | ||||||||
Total |
5,455 | 5,492 | ||||||||||
Total Securities |
$ | 48,971 | $ | 49,101 | ||||||||
(1) | Tax equivalent yield |
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LOAN PORTFOLIO
The Corporation extends credit primarily within in its local markets in Genesee, Oakland,
Livingston, Kent and Ottawa counties. The Corporations commercial loan portfolio is widely
diversified but includes a concentration in construction, land development and commercial real
estate, as discussed previously and in the following paragraph. The Corporations loan portfolio
balances are summarized in Table 6.
Total loans, of continuing operations, decreased $73,608,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009,
with total loans comprising 86.2% of earning assets as compared to 85.8% of December 31, 2008
earning assets. The economic challenges experienced in the State of Michigan that began in 2007
and worsened in 2008 have continued to linger in 2009. Continued employment and economic declines,
primarily in the automotive industry, contributed to steepening unemployment rates and a declining
population. With these burdening challenges as well as by management strategy, the Corporation
achieved a commercial loan reduction during the year. In 2009, commercial loans decreased
$36,759,000 or 12.7% to $252,764,000. Real estate construction and mortgage loans also decreased
by $32,252,000 or 37.2% in 2009. The decline was primarily in the real estate construction
portfolio as management focused efforts on reducing the concentration. Additional decreases in
loans were due to charge-offs of several construction and land development loans in 2009. Consumer
loans decreased $4,597,000 or 8.7% in 2009. In 2008, commercial loan totals decreased $4,393,000
to $289,523,000 or declined by 1.5%. In addition, real estate construction and mortgage loans
decreased $4,117,000 or 4.5% to $90,722,000 at December 31, 2008. Consumer loans decreased
$515,000 or 1.0% in 2008.
TABLE 6
Loan Portfolio
Loan Portfolio
December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial |
$ | 252,764 | $ | 289,523 | $ | 293,916 | $ | 249,488 | $ | 230,609 | ||||||||||
Real estate construction |
26,295 | 48,777 | 52,125 | 75,180 | 71,852 | |||||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage |
28,058 | 37,828 | 38,597 | 34,872 | 32,475 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer |
48,313 | 52,910 | 53,425 | 58,000 | 63,486 | |||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 355,430 | $ | 429,038 | $ | 438,063 | $ | 417,540 | $ | 398,422 | ||||||||||
The Corporation originates primarily residential and commercial real estate loans, commercial,
construction, and consumer loans. The Corporation estimates that the majority of the loan
portfolio is based in Genesee, Oakland and Livingston counties within southeast Michigan and Kent
and Ottawa counties in western Michigan. The ability of the Corporations debtors to honor their
contracts is dependent upon the general economic conditions in the markets we serve.
TABLE 7
Maturities of the Loan Portfolio by Loan Type
Maturities of the Loan Portfolio by Loan Type
Within | One- | After | ||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | One | Five | Five | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2009 | Year | Years | Years | Total | ||||||||||||
Commercial |
$ | 93,924 | $ | 145,207 | $ | 13,633 | $ | 252,764 | ||||||||
Real estate construction |
25,014 | 1,281 | 0 | 26,295 | ||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage |
2,077 | 6,169 | 19,812 | 28,058 | ||||||||||||
Consumer |
9,375 | 26,451 | 12,487 | 48,313 | ||||||||||||
$ | 130,390 | $ | 179,108 | $ | 45,932 | $ | 355,430 | |||||||||
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TABLE 8
Maturities of the Loan Portfolio by Rate Categories
Maturities of the Loan Portfolio by Rate Categories
Within | One- | After | ||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | One | Five | Five | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2009 | Year | Years | Years | Total | ||||||||||||
Loans: |
||||||||||||||||
Fixed Rate |
$ | 75,810 | $ | 153,063 | $ | 29,271 | $ | 258,144 | ||||||||
Variable Rate |
54,580 | 26,045 | 16,661 | 97,286 | ||||||||||||
$ | 130,390 | $ | 179,108 | $ | 45,932 | $ | 355,430 | |||||||||
Credit risk is managed via specific credit approvals and monitoring procedures. Management has
implemented conservative lending guidelines in terms of loan-to-value (LTV) ratios and has
implemented limits regarding the concentration of loan types. The Corporations outside loan
review function examines the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis for compliance with credit
policies and to assess the overall quality of the loan portfolio. These procedures provide
management with information on an ongoing basis for setting appropriate direction and taking
corrective action as needed.
The Corporation closely monitors its construction and commercial mortgage loan portfolios.
Construction loans at December 31, 2009, which comprised 7.4% of total loans, totaled $26,295,000
as compared to $48,777,000 at the end of 2008.
The construction and commercial real estate loan properties are located principally in the
Corporations local markets. Included are loans to various individual, industrial, commercial,
professional and small business borrowers. The Corporation believes that the portfolio is
reasonably well diversified.
NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
Non-performing assets include loans on which interest accruals have ceased, real estate acquired
through foreclosure, loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing and renegotiated loans.
Table 9 represents the levels of these assets at December 31, 2005 through 2009. Non-performing
assets increased modestly at December 31, 2009 as compared to 2008. Other Real Estate Owned
increased $1,984,000 in 2009. Other Real Estate totals $7,967,000 at December 31, 2009. Other Real
Estate in Redemption increased to $4,972,000 at the end of 2009 from $390,000 at the end of 2008.
Real Estate Owned in Redemption balance is comprised of ten commercial and eight residential
properties. Non-performing loans decreased by $3,086,000 as compared to December 31, 2008. This
was due to the movement of these loans into other real estate owned or in redemption as compared to
December 31, 2008. Loans past due over 90 days and still accruing interest decreased $348,000
during this period. Renegotiated loans increased $1,631,000 when comparing December 31, 2009 to
December 31, 2008.
The level and composition of non-performing assets are both affected by economic conditions in the
Corporations local markets. Non-performing assets, charge-offs, and provisions for loan losses
tend to decline in a strong economy and increase in a weak economy, thereby impacting the
Corporations operating results. In addition to non-performing loans, management carefully
monitors other credits that are current in terms of principal and interest payments but, in
managements opinion, may deteriorate in quality if economic conditions change.
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TABLE 9
Non-Performing Assets and Past Due Loans
Non-Performing Assets and Past Due Loans
December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||
Non-Performing Loans: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Loans Past Due 90 Days or More & Still Accruing |
$ | 319 | $ | 667 | $ | 54 | $ | 2,311 | $ | 76 | ||||||||||
Non-Accrual Loans |
19,241 | 22,574 | 12,340 | 1,636 | 1,131 | |||||||||||||||
Renegotiated Loans |
3,822 | 942 | 431 | 437 | 1,401 | |||||||||||||||
Total Non-Performing Loans |
23,382 | 24,183 | 12,825 | 4,384 | 2,608 | |||||||||||||||
Other Non-Performing Assets: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Other Real Estate |
7,967 | 5,983 | 1,473 | 1,145 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
Other Real Estate Owned in Redemption |
4,972 | 390 | 1,829 | 216 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
Other Non-Performing Assets |
0 | 25 | 155 | 155 | 6 | |||||||||||||||
Total Other Non-Performing Assets |
12,939 | 6,398 | 3,457 | 1,516 | 6 | |||||||||||||||
Total Non-Performing Assets |
$ | 36,321 | $ | 30,581 | $ | 16,282 | $ | 5,900 | $ | 2,614 | ||||||||||
Non-Performing Loans as a % of Total Loans |
6.56 | % | 5.63 | % | 2.92 | % | 1.05 | % | 0.66 | % | ||||||||||
Non-Performing Assets as a % of Total Loans and Other Real Estate |
9.97 | % | 7.02 | % | 3.69 | % | 1.41 | % | 0.67 | % | ||||||||||
Allowance for Loan Losses as a % of Non-Performing Loans |
45.87 | % | 43.23 | % | 59.20 | % | 140.01 | % | 219.86 | % | ||||||||||
Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or
More to Total Loans |
0.09 | % | 0.16 | % | 0.01 | % | 0.55 | % | 0.02 | % | ||||||||||
Non-performing Assets as a % of |
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Total Assets |
6.96 | % | 5.29 | % | 2.59 | % | 0.95 | % | 0.42 | % |
Table 10 reflects the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and is based upon ranges of
estimates and is not intended to imply either limitations on the usage of the allowance or
precision of the specific amounts. The entire allowance is available to absorb any future losses
without regard to the category or categories in which the charged-off loans are classified. Table
10 also reflects the percentage ratio of outstanding loans by category to total loans at the end of
each of the respective years.
TABLE 10
Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
December 31, | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Amount | Loan % | Amount | Loan % | Amount | Loan % | Amount | Loan % | Amount | Loan % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial and
construction |
$ | 9,072 | 78.51 | % | $ | 8,908 | 78.85 | % | $ | 6,478 | 78.99 | % | $ | 5,085 | 77.76 | % | $ | 4,871 | 75.91 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate mortgage |
726 | 7.89 | % | 436 | 8.82 | % | 386 | 8.81 | % | 317 | 8.35 | % | 214 | 8.15 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer |
915 | 13.60 | % | 1,101 | 12.33 | % | 724 | 12.20 | % | 586 | 13.89 | % | 538 | 15.94 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unallocated |
13 | 10 | 4 | 52 | 112 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 10,726 | 100.00 | % | $ | 10,455 | 100.00 | % | $ | 7,592 | 100.00 | % | $ | 6,040 | 100.00 | % | $ | 5,735 | 100.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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As discussed earlier under Allowance and Provision for Loan Losses the Corporation has a
methodology that provides for formula based allowances as well as specific allocations for impaired
loans. A loan is considered impaired when management determines it is probable that the principal
and interest due under the contractual terms of the loan will not be collected. In most instances,
impairment is measured based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. Impairment may also
be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loans
effective interest rate. Interest income on impaired non-accrual loans is recognized on a cash
basis. Interest income on all other impaired loans is recorded on an accrual basis.
The Corporations non-performing loans included in Table 9 are considered impaired. The
Corporation measures impairment on all large balance non-accrual commercial loans. Certain large
balance accruing loans rated watch or lower are also measured for impairment. Impairment losses
are believed to be adequately covered by the provision for loan losses. Large groups of smaller
balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment and include certain smaller
balance commercial loans, consumer loans, and residential real estate loans, and are not included
in the impaired loan data in the following paragraphs.
Impaired loans totaled $38,933,000 at December 31, 2009 compared to $43,538,000 at December 31,
2008. Specific allowance for loan losses on impaired loans totaled $5,683,000 and $4,784,000 at
December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decline from 2009 to 2008 was due to the movement of
impaired loans to other real estate owned and/or partial charge offs. Additional information on
impaired loans is described in Note 4 of the financial statements.
The Corporation maintains policies and procedures to identify and monitor non-accrual loans. A
loan is placed on non-accrual status when there is doubt regarding collection of principal or
interest, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days or more. Interest accrued but not
collected is reversed against income for the current quarter when the loan is placed on non-accrual
status.
DEPOSITS
TABLE 11
Average Deposits
2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years Ended December 31, | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Balance | Rate | Balance | Rate | Balance | Rate | Balance | Rate | Balance | Rate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-int. bearing demand |
$ | 66,659 | $ | 65,460 | $ | 65,826 | $ | 68,061 | $ | 72,691 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing demand |
86,982 | 0.71 | % | 93,593 | 1.40 | % | 95,670 | 2.45 | % | 100,726 | 2.36 | % | 108,547 | 1.53 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Savings |
73,779 | 0.35 | % | 74,104 | 0.83 | % | 77,450 | 1.26 | % | 87,418 | 1.22 | % | 110,639 | 1.11 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Time |
238,180 | 3.64 | % | 241,485 | 4.36 | % | 244,741 | 4.83 | % | 225,751 | 4.42 | % | 159,771 | 3.46 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 465,600 | 2.39 | % | $ | 474,642 | 3.04 | % | $ | 483,687 | 3.62 | % | $ | 481,956 | 3.24 | % | $ | 451,648 | 2.22 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Corporations average deposit balances, of continuing operations, and rates for the past
five years are summarized in Table 11. Total average deposits were 1.9% lower in 2009 as compared
to 2008. In 2009, non-interest bearing demand deposits increased $1.2 million, while all other
categories of deposits experienced declining averages in 2009. Despite the changes, the proportion
each category held of total deposits remained fairly flat from year to year. Interest-bearing
demand average deposits comprised 18.7% of total average deposits, savings average deposits
comprised 15.8% of total average deposits, and time average deposits comprised 51.2% of total
average deposits.
Brokered deposits, included in time deposits, totaled approximately $58,344,000 and $67,127,000 at
December 31, 2009 and 2008. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, brokered deposits had interest rates
ranging from 4.00% to 5.40% and 4.00% to 5.40%, respectively, and maturities ranging from three
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months to thirty-four months. Brokered deposits mature as follows: $21,509,000 in 2010;
$22,096,000 in 2011 and $14,739,000 in 2012.
Since West Michigan Community Bank and The State Bank are considered adequately capitalized at
December 31, 2009, they are precluded, under prompt corrective action guidelines, from issuing or
renewing brokered deposits. Management anticipates repayment of brokered deposits as they mature.
These repayments are anticipated to be made from fed funds and the Banks local deposits.
As of December 31, 2009, certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more accounted for approximately
24.9% of total deposits compared to 27.8% at December 31, 2008. The maturities of these deposits
are summarized in Table 12.
TABLE 12
Maturity of Time Certificates of Deposit of $100,000 or More
December 31, | ||||||||
(000s omitted) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Three months or less |
$ | 15,084 | $ | 13,508 | ||||
Over three through six months |
17,850 | 21,132 | ||||||
Over six through twelve months |
25,298 | 20,803 | ||||||
Over twelve months |
51,723 | 75,148 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 109,955 | $ | 130,591 | ||||
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
The Corporations effective tax rate, of continuing operations, was 6.6% for 2009 and (17.0%) for
2008. The principal difference between the effective tax rates and the statutory tax rate of 34%
is the Corporations investments in certain tax-exempt securities and loans.
During 2009 and 2008 the Corporation evaluated its deferred tax position. A valuation allowance
related to deferred tax assets is required when it is considered more likely than not that all or
part of the benefit related to such assets will not be realized. In 2008, the deferred tax
position was impacted by several significant transactions. These transactions included a write-off
of an investment and a 60% write down of an equity investment. The Corporation evaluated the impact
of the significant transactions, the Corporations history of taxable income and near-term earnings
prospects, the Corporation determined that no valuation reserve was required. In 2009 however, the
Corporations evaluation of taxable events and the losses in recent years led management to
conclude that it was more likely than not that all or part of the benefit would not be realized.
As a result, during the second quarter of 2009, the Corporation recognized a valuation allowance.
During the fourth quarter of 2009, new tax laws were enacted which allowed the Corporation to
exercise the option to take the current year loss and carry it back over a five year taxable income
period. This exercise provided the Corporation with a tax benefit of $5,046,000 during the fourth
quarter of 2009. Additional information relating to federal income taxes is included in Note 10 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements.
LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT
Asset/Liability management is designed to assure liquidity and reduce interest rate risks. The
goal in managing interest rate risk is to maintain a strong and relatively stable net interest
margin. It is the responsibility of the Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO) to set policy
guidelines and to establish short-term and long-term strategies with respect to interest rate
exposure and liquidity. The ALCO, which is comprised of key members of senior management, meets
regularly to review financial performance and soundness, including interest rate risk and liquidity
exposure in relation to present and prospective markets, business conditions, and product lines.
Accordingly, the committee adopts funding
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and balance sheet management strategies that are intended to maintain earnings, liquidity, and
growth rates consistent with policy and prudent business standards. Liquidity maintenance,
together with a solid capital base and strong earnings performance are key objectives of the
Corporation. The Corporations liquidity is derived from a strong deposit base comprised of
individual and business deposits. The Corporations deposit base plus other funding sources
(federal funds purchased, other liabilities and shareholders equity) provided primarily all
funding needs in 2009 and 2008. While these sources of funds are expected to continue to be
available to provide funds in the future, the mix and availability of funds will depend upon future
economic and market conditions.
A source of liquidity that is no longer available to the Banks is brokered deposits. Brokered
deposits totaled approximately $58,344,000 and $67,127,000 at December 31, 2009 and 2008. As West
Michigan Community Bank and The State Bank are considered adequately capitalized at December 31,
2009, they are precluded, under prompt corrective action guidelines, from issuing or renewing
brokered deposits. Management anticipates repayment of brokered deposits as they mature using fed
funds and the Banks local deposits.
Primary liquidity is provided through short-term investments or borrowings (including federal funds
sold and purchased), while the security portfolio provides secondary liquidity along with FHLB
advances. As of December 31, 2009, the Corporation had federal funds sold of $23,650,000 as
compared to no federal funds sold at the end of 2008. In 2009, loan balances decreased
substantially. These decreases were partially paralleled by decreases in the deposit portfolio.
However, the remaining differential allowed for the Corporation to be positioned into fed funds
sold at year end. Federal funds sold were $23,650,000 at December 31, 2009 compared with $0 at
December 31, 2008. The Corporation regularly monitors liquidity to ensure adequate cash flows to
cover unanticipated reductions in the availability of funding sources.
In April 2009, the Corporation announced that in order to maintain liquidity at the holding
company, it provided notice to each of The Bank of New York and Wilmington Trust Company, the
trustees of the Corporations junior subordinated debt securities due 2033 (Fentura Trust I), and
junior subordinated debt securities due 2035 (Fentura Trust II), respectively, that the
Corporation was exercising its right to defer interest payments for each of the interest payment
dates of June 15, 2009, as to the Fentura Trust I, and May 23, 2009, as to the Fentura Trust II to
June 15, 2014 and May 23, 2014, respectively, unless the Corporation subsequently gives notice that
it has elected to shorten such deferral period. The Corporation has the ability under each of the
trust indentures to defer interest payments for up to twenty consecutive quarterly periods (five
years), so long as the Corporation is not in default, as defined in the respective indentures. The
Corporation is not in default under either of the indentures. Interest on the debt securities
continues to accrue during the deferral period and interest on the deferred interest also accrues,
both of which must be paid at the end of the deferral period. The total then-estimated annual
interest that was payable on the debt securities, if not deferred, was approximately $750,000,
based on variable rates at the time of deferral. The management of the holding company liquidity
position remains stable as the operating expenses of the holding company are minimal.
Interest rate risk is managed by controlling and limiting the level of earnings volatility arising
from rate movements. The Corporation regularly performs reviews and analyses of those factors
impacting interest rate risk. Factors include maturity and re-pricing frequency of balance sheet
components, impact of rate changes on interest margin and prepayment speeds, market value impacts
of rate changes, and other issues. Both actual and projected performance, are reviewed, analyzed,
and compared to policy and objectives to assure present and future financial viability.
The Corporation had cash flows from financing activities resulting primarily from the outflow of
demand and savings deposits and decrease of borrowings. In 2009, these deposits decreased
$28,589,000 and these borrowings decreased $7,062,000. Cash provided by investing activities was
$79,292,000 in 2009 compared to $32,585,000 in 2008. The change in investing activities was due to
increased maturities of
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investments, which were partially offset by purchases of investments. A high decrease in loan
volume from 2008 to 2009, which was managements strategy, also played a key role in the investing
activities. Sales of other real estate owned decreased $1,206,000 when comparing 2009 to 2008.
The following table discloses information on the maturity of the Corporations contractual
long-term obligations:
Table 13
Less than 1 | More than | |||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Total | year | 1-3 years | 3-5 years | 5 years | |||||||||||||||
Time Deposits |
$ | 218,225 | $ | 136,574 | $ | 71,016 | $ | 10,459 | $ | 176 | ||||||||||
Short-term borrowings |
164 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
FHLB advances |
7,981 | 2,028 | 5,063 | 74 | 816 | |||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt |
14,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14,000 | |||||||||||||||
Operating leases |
386 | 172 | 207 | 7 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 240,756 | $ | 138,938 | $ | 76,286 | $ | 10,540 | $ | 14,992 | ||||||||||
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Management closely monitors capital levels to provide for current and future business needs and to
comply with regulatory requirements. Regulations prescribed under the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 have defined well capitalized institutions as those having
total risk-based ratios, tier 1 risk-based capital ratios and tier 1 leverage ratios of at least
10%, 6%, and 5%, respectively. At December 31, 2009 the Corporation and subsidiary Banks were in
excess of the minimum capital and leverage requirements as defined by federal law.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporations tier 1 and total risk-based capital ratios were 6.5% and
7.8%, respectively, compared with 10.2% and 11.4% in 2008. The Corporations tier 1 leverage
ratio was 5.0% at December 31, 2009 compared with 8.8% at December 31, 2008. Although the
Corporation experienced a decline in equity from year to year, the Corporation was also able to
reduce the size of the balance sheet and maintain risk-based ratios at levels considered to be
adequately capitalized.
Total shareholders equity declined 43.2% to $20,532,000 at December 31, 2009, compared with
$36,124,000 at December 31, 2008. The Corporations equity to asset ratio was 3.93% at December
31, 2009, compared to 6.24% at December 31, 2008. The decrease in equity in 2009 resulted from
negative earnings. The Corporation did not pay dividends in either 2008 or 2009 in order to
conserve capital.
Additional information regarding the capital levels of the Corporation and the Banks is in Note 15
to the Financial Statements, for a discussion of capital requirements imposed by regulatory
agreements.
REGULATORY ORDERS
In December 2009, The State Bank entered into a formal enforcement action with federal and state
banking regulators that contain provisions to foster improvement in The State Banks earnings,
lower nonperforming loan levels, increase capital, and require revisions to various policies.
The stipulation and consent to the issuance of a consent order (the Stipulation and Consent)
among The State Bank, the FDIC and the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation
(OFIR) contains several provisions which pertain to The State Banks asset quality.
Specifically, The State Bank is required to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses and to
adopt a plan to reduce The State Banks risk position in each asset in excess of $500,000 which was
then classified as substandard or doubtful. In addition, while the Stipulation and Consent is in
effect, The State Bank may not extend additional credit to any borrower who is already obligated on
any extension of credit that has been charged-off so long as the credit remains uncollected.
Likewise, The State Bank may not extend any additional credit to any borrower whose loan has been
classified as substandard or doubtful and is uncollected, unless The State
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Banks board of directors has adopted a plan giving the reasons why such extension of credit is in
its best interest.
The Stipulation and Consent also requires The State Bank to implement or improve certain plans.
Specifically, The State Bank must implement a plan and budget for 2010 and 2011 to improve The
State Banks overall earnings. The State Bank must also adopt a written contingency funding plan
identifying sources of liquid assets to meet contingency funding needs over the near term.
With respect to capital and management generally, The State Bank is required to have and maintain
its level of Tier 1 capital as a percentage of its total assets at a minimum of 8%, its total
capital to total risk-adjusted assets as a minimum of 12%, and not pay or declare any dividends
without the prior consent of the FDIC and the OFIR. The State Bank must also retain qualified
management and obtain approval of the FDIC and the OFIR of any changes in The State Banks
directors or senior executive officers.
A substantially similar formal enforcement action was entered into among West Michigan Community
Bank and its regulators in February 2009. The banks have begun addressing substantially all of the
requirements of the respective enforcement actions. Refer to Note 15 to the financial statements
for additional information.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The Managements Discussion and Analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based
on the Corporations consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these
financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts
of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible
to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan
losses, ORE, securities valuation and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level we believe is adequate to absorb probable
losses identified and inherent in the loan portfolio. Our evaluation of the adequacy of the
allowance for loan losses is an estimate based on reviews of individual loans, assessments of the
impact of current and anticipated economic conditions on the portfolio, and historical loss
experience. The allowance for loan losses represents managements best estimate, but significant
downturns in circumstances relating to loan quality or economic conditions could result in a
requirement for an increased allowance for loan losses in the future. Likewise, an upturn in loan
quality or improved economic conditions may result in a decline in the required allowance for loan
losses. In either instance unanticipated changes could have a significant impact on operating
earnings.
The allowance for loan losses is increased through a provision charged to operating expense.
Uncollectible loans are charged-off against the allowance for loan losses. Recoveries of loans
previously charged-off are added to the allowance for loan losses. A loan is considered impaired
when it is probable that contractual interest and principal payments will not be collected either
for the amounts or by the dates as scheduled in the loan agreement.
A valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets is required when it is considered more likely
than not that all or part of the benefit related to such assets will not be realized. The
Corporations evaluation of taxable events, losses in recent years and the continuing deterioration
of the Michigan economy let management to conclude that it was more likely than not that all or
part of the benefit would not be realized. The valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets
may be reversed to income in future periods to the extent that the deferred income tax assets are
realized or the valuation allowance is otherwise no longer required. Management will continue to
monitor our deferred tax assets quarterly for changes affecting their realizability.
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Other Real Estate Owned and Foreclosed Assets are acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure.
They are initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs when acquired, establishing
a new cost basis. If fair value declines, a valuation allowance is recorded through expense.
Costs after acquisition are expensed. See Note 5 to the financial statements for additional
information regarding other real estate owned.
The Corporation evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) at least on a
quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. In
determining other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) management considers many factors, including:
(1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the
financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was
affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the entity has the intent to sell the debt
security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated
recovery. The assessment of whether other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of
subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in
time.
OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ITEMS
Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, credit lines, letters of credit, and
overdraft protection, are issued to meet customer financing needs. These are agreements to provide
credit or to support the credit of others, as long as conditions established in the contract are
met, and usually have expiration dates. Commitments may expire without being used.
Off-balance-sheet risk to credit loss exists up to the face amount of these instruments, although
material losses are not anticipated. The same credit policies are used to make such commitments as
are used for loans, including obtaining collateral at exercise of the commitment. The amounts of
commitments are included in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Fentura Financial, Inc. faces market risk to the extent that both earnings and the fair value of
its financial instruments are affected by changes in interest rates. The Corporation manages this
risk with static GAP analysis and has begun simulation modeling. Throughout 2009, the results of
these measurement techniques were within the Corporations policy guidelines. The Corporation does
not believe that there has been a material change in the nature of the Corporations substantially
influenced market risk exposures, including the categories of market risk to which the Corporation
is exposed and the particular markets that present the primary risk of loss to the Corporation, or
in how those exposures were managed in 2009 compared to 2008.
The Corporations market risk exposure is mainly comprised of its vulnerability to interest rate
risk. Prevailing interest rates and interest rate relationships in the future will be primarily
determined by market factors, which are outside of the Corporations control. All information
provided in this section consists of forward-looking statements. Reference is made to the section
captioned Forward Looking Statements in this annual report for a discussion of the limitations on
the Corporations responsibility for such statements. The following table provides information
about the Corporations financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates as of
December 31, 2009. The table shows expected cash flows from market sensitive instruments for each
of the next five years and thereafter. The expected maturity date values for loans and securities
(at amortized cost) were calculated without adjusting the instruments contractual maturity dates
for expected prepayments. Maturity date values for interest bearing core deposits were not based
on estimates of the period over which the deposits would be outstanding, but rather the opportunity
for re-pricing. The Corporation believes that re-pricing dates, as opposed to expected maturity
dates, may be more relevant in analyzing the value of such instruments and are reported as such in
the following table.
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TABLE 14
Rate Sensitivity of Financial Instruments
Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | Thereafter | Total | Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rate Sensitive Assets: |
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Fixed interest rate loans |
$ | 76,641 | $ | 48,074 | $ | 51,713 | $ | 43,018 | $ | 10,258 | $ | 29,271 | $ | 258,975 | $ | 245,138 | ||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate |
6.03 | % | 6.53 | % | 6.53 | % | 6.87 | % | 6.76 | % | 6.45 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Variable interest rate loans |
$ | 54,580 | $ | 7,276 | $ | 6,331 | $ | 8,030 | $ | 4,408 | $ | 16,661 | $ | 97,286 | $ | 92,841 | ||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate |
4.86 | % | 4.48 | % | 4.44 | % | 4.76 | % | 4.61 | % | 5.28 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed interest rate securities |
$ | 15,711 | $ | 6,555 | $ | 1,499 | $ | 495 | $ | 963 | $ | 10,715 | $ | 35,938 | $ | 36,972 | ||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate |
3.57 | % | 3.30 | % | 3.60 | % | 3.17 | % | 3.67 | % | 3.91 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Variable Interest rate securities |
$ | 3,265 | $ | 1,855 | $ | 1,683 | $ | 1,185 | $ | 1,172 | $ | 3,966 | $ | 13,126 | $ | 12,129 | ||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate |
2.08 | % | 2.90 | % | 2.90 | % | 2.90 | % | 2.90 | % | 3.56 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
FHLB Stock |
$ | 1,900 | $ | 1,900 | $ | 1,900 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate |
5.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other interest bearing assets |
$ | 23,650 | $ | 23,650 | $ | 23,650 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate |
0.20 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total rate sensitive assets |
$ | 175,747 | $ | 63,760 | $ | 61,226 | $ | 52,728 | $ | 16,801 | $ | 60,612 | $ | 430,874 | $ | 412,630 | ||||||||||||||||
Rate Sensitive Liabilities: |
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Interest-bearing checking |
$ | 90,047 | $ | 90,047 | $ | 90,047 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate |
0.27 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Savings |
$ | 67,973 | $ | 67,973 | $ | 67,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate |
0.11 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Time |
$ | 136,579 | $ | 44,481 | $ | 26,535 | $ | 5,564 | $ | 4,896 | $ | 170 | $ | 218,225 | $ | 219,298 | ||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate |
2.76 | % | 3.87 | % | 4.58 | % | 3.92 | % | 2.60 | % | 1.81 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Short term borrowings |
$ | 164 | $ | 164 | $ | 164 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate |
0.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FHLB advances |
$ | 2,028 | $ | 5,030 | $ | 33 | $ | 35 | $ | 39 | $ | 816 | $ | 7,981 | $ | 8,488 | ||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate |
4.60 | % | 3.80 | % | 7.34 | % | 7.34 | % | 7.34 | % | 7.34 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt |
$ | 14,000 | $ | 14,000 | $ | 12,656 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average interest rate |
3.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total rate sensitive liabilities |
$ | 310,791 | $ | 49,511 | $ | 26,568 | $ | 5,599 | $ | 4,935 | $ | 986 | $ | 398,390 | $ | 386,806 |
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY MANAGEMENT
Interest rate sensitivity management seeks to maximize net interest income as a result of changing
interest rates, within prudent ranges of risk. The Corporation attempts to accomplish this
objective by structuring the balance sheet so that re-pricing opportunities exist for both assets
and liabilities in roughly equivalent amounts at approximately the same time intervals. Imbalances
in these re-pricing opportunities at any point in time constitute a banks interest rate
sensitivity. The Corporation currently does not utilize derivatives in managing interest rate
risk.
An indicator of the interest rate sensitivity structure of a financial institutions balance sheet
is the difference between its interest rate sensitive assets and interest rate sensitive
liabilities, and is referred to as GAP.
Table 15 sets forth the distribution of re-pricing of the Corporations earning assets and interest
bearing liabilities as of December 31, 2009, the interest rate sensitivity GAP, as defined above,
the cumulative interest rate sensitivity GAP, the interest rate sensitivity GAP ratio (i.e.
interest rate sensitive assets divided by interest rate sensitive liabilities) and the cumulative
sensitivity GAP ratio. The table also sets forth the time periods in which earning assets and
liabilities will mature or may re-price in accordance with their contractual terms.
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TABLE 15
Gap Analysis | ||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Within | Three | One to | After | |||||||||||||||||
Three | Months- | Five | Five | |||||||||||||||||
(000s omitted) | Months | One Year | Years | Years | Total | |||||||||||||||
Federal Funds sold |
$ | 23,650 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 23,650 | ||||||||||
Securities |
4,396 | 14,580 | 15,446 | 14,642 | 49,064 | |||||||||||||||
Loans |
54,211 | 76,841 | 178,191 | 46,187 | 355,430 | |||||||||||||||
Loans Held for Sale |
831 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 831 | |||||||||||||||
FHLB Stock |
1,900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,900 | |||||||||||||||
Total Earning Assets |
$ | 84,988 | $ | 91,421 | $ | 193,637 | $ | 60,829 | $ | 430,875 | ||||||||||
Interest Bearing Liabilities: |
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Interest Bearing Demand Deposits |
$ | 90,047 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 90,047 | ||||||||||
Savings Deposits |
67,973 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67,973 | |||||||||||||||
Time Deposits Less than $100,000 |
23,514 | 54,833 | 29,753 | 170 | 108,270 | |||||||||||||||
Time Deposits Greater than $100,000 |
15,084 | 43,148 | 51,723 | 0 | 109,955 | |||||||||||||||
Short-term Borrowings |
164 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 164 | |||||||||||||||
FHLB Advances |
2,028 | 5,030 | 107 | 816 | 7,981 | |||||||||||||||
Subordinated Debt |
14,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14,000 | |||||||||||||||
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities |
$ | 212,810 | $ | 103,011 | $ | 81,583 | $ | 986 | $ | 398,390 | ||||||||||
Interest Rate Sensitivity GAP |
($127,822 | ) | ($11,592 | ) | $ | 112,054 | $ | 59,843 | $ | 32,485 | ||||||||||
Cumulative Interest Rate
Sensitivity GAP |
($127,822 | ) | ($139,412 | ) | ($27,358 | ) | $ | 32,485 | ||||||||||||
Interest Rate Sensitivity GAP |
0.40 | 0.89 | 2.37 | 61.69 | ||||||||||||||||
Cumulative Interest Rate
Sensitivity GAP Ratio |
0.40 | 0.56 | 0.93 | 1.08 |
As indicated in Table 15, the short-term (one year and less) cumulative interest rate sensitivity
gap is negative. Accordingly, if market interest rates increase, this negative gap position could
have a short- term negative impact on interest margin. Conversely, if market interest rates
decrease, this negative gap position could have a short-term positive impact on interest margin.
However, gap analysis is limited and may not provide an accurate indication of the impact of
general interest rate movements on the net interest margin since the re-pricing of various
categories of assets and liabilities is subject to the Corporations needs, competitive pressures,
and the needs of the Corporations customers. In addition, various assets and liabilities
indicated as re-pricing within the same period may in fact re-price at different times within such
period and at different rate indices. In 2009, market driven rates, such as the Prime Rate
remained steady throughout the year. This steadiness allowed management to close the gap related
to interest rate sensitivity. Management was able to reduce liquid interest bearing liability rates
to extremely low rates, while maintaining relatively similar volumes in 2009. The Banks were also
able to re-price maturing time deposits, usually in a downward fashion as longer term certificates
at higher rates matured during the year. On the asset side of the balance sheet, rates on the
investment portfolios remained relatively steady, however the yields on loans decreased comparing
2009 to 2008. Management worked to re-price loans favorably as they renewed and were priced
accordingly for risk, however overall loan yields decreased. This was due to increases in
non-performing loans. The Corporation expects to continue to make strides in managing interest rate
sensitivity.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, and other sections
of the Consolidated Financial Statements and this annual report, contain forward looking statements
that are based on managements beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates and
projections about the financial services industry, the economy, and about the Corporation itself.
Words such as anticipates, believes, estimates, expects, forecasts, intends, is
likely, plans, projects, variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to
identify such forward looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions (Future Factors), which are
difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence.
Therefore, actual results and outcomes may materially differ from what may be expressed or forecast
in such forward looking statements. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to update, amend or
clarify forward looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Future factors that could cause a difference between an ultimate actual outcome and a preceding
forward looking statement include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rate and interest
rate relationships, demands for products and services, the degree of competition by traditional and
non-traditional competitors, changes in banking laws or regulations, changes in tax laws, change in
prices, the impact of technological advances, government and regulatory policy changes, the outcome
of pending and future litigation and contingencies, trends in customer behavior as well as their
ability to repay loans, and the local and national economy.
FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC. COMMON STOCK
The Corporations shares are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. Table 16 sets forth the high and
low market information for each quarter of 2008 through 2009. These quotations reflect
inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown, or commission and may not represent actual
transactions. As of February 1, 2010, there were 717 shareholders of record, not including
participants in the Corporations employee stock option program.
TABLE 16
Common Stock Data
Market | Dividends | |||||||||||||
Information | Paid | |||||||||||||
Years | Quarter | High | Low | Per Share (1) | ||||||||||
2008 |
First Quarter | $ | 23.00 | $ | 17.75 | $ | 0.000 | |||||||
Second Quarter | 19.75 | 11.50 | 0.000 | |||||||||||
Third Quarter | 11.50 | 6.60 | 0.000 | |||||||||||
Fourth Quarter | 11.50 | 6.75 | 0.000 | |||||||||||
$ | 0.000 | |||||||||||||
2009 |
First Quarter | $ | 7.50 | $ | 2.50 | $ | 0.000 | |||||||
Second Quarter | 6.00 | 4.25 | 0.000 | |||||||||||
Third Quarter | 5.00 | 2.00 | 0.000 | |||||||||||
Fourth Quarter | 2.40 | 0.90 | 0.000 | |||||||||||
$ | 0.000 |
(1) | Refer to Note 1 to the Financial Statements Dividend Restrictions for a discussion of limitations on the Corporations ability to pay dividends. |
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Directors and Executive Officers
William H. Dery, MD
Director of the Midland Family Medicine Residency
Program at Mid-Michigan Medical Center
Midland, MI
Director of the Midland Family Medicine Residency
Program at Mid-Michigan Medical Center
Midland, MI
Thomas P. McKenney
Attorney
Holly, MI
Attorney
Holly, MI
Brian P. Petty
President and Owner
Fenton Glass Service, Inc.
Fenton, MI
President and Owner
Fenton Glass Service, Inc.
Fenton, MI
Douglas W. Rotman, CPA
Partner and Vice President
Ferris, Busscher, & Zwiers, P.C.
Holland, MI
Partner and Vice President
Ferris, Busscher, & Zwiers, P.C.
Holland, MI
Donald L. Grill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Fentura Financial, Inc.
Fenton, MI
President and Chief Executive Officer
Fentura Financial, Inc.
Fenton, MI
Ronald L. Justice
President and Chief Executive Officer
West Michigan Community Bank
Hudsonville, MI
President and Chief Executive Officer
West Michigan Community Bank
Hudsonville, MI
Forrest A. Shook, Chairman of the Board
Chairman
NLB Corporation
Wixom, MI
Chairman
NLB Corporation
Wixom, MI
Kenneth R. Elston, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
3SI Security Systems
Exton, PA
Chief Financial Officer
3SI Security Systems
Exton, PA
James Wesseling
Attorney
Wesseling & Brackmann, P.C.
Hudsonville, MI
Attorney
Wesseling & Brackmann, P.C.
Hudsonville, MI
Ian W. Schonsheck
Chief Executive Officer
Schonsheck, Inc.
Wixom, MI
Chief Executive Officer
Schonsheck, Inc.
Wixom, MI
Douglas J. Kelley
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
Fentura Financial, Inc.
Fenton, MI
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
Fentura Financial, Inc.
Fenton, MI
Daniel J. Wollschlager
Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer
The State Bank
Fenton, MI
Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer
The State Bank
Fenton, MI
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