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


Form 10-Q


(Mark One)


x

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

 

 

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011

 

 

 

OR

 

 

o

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


For the transition period from _________________ to _________________

Commission file number 0-54299



CHOICE BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


 

Wisconsin

27-2416885

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

or organization)

 

 

 

2450 Witzel Avenue, Oshkosh, WI

54904

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


(920) 230-1300
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

None
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x   No o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).


Yes x   No o



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

 

 

 

Large accelerated filer o

Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer o

Smaller reporting company x

 

 

(Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes o   No x


Number of outstanding shares of common stock as of August 11, 2011: 2,160,620 shares




EXPLANATORY NOTE


This document is intended to speak as of June 30, 2011, except as otherwise noted.


FORM 10-Q TABLE OF CONTENTS


 

Page #

Part I – Financial Information

 

Item 1 Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet of Choice Bancorp, Inc. as of June 30, 2011 and
Balance Sheet of Choice Bank as of December 31, 2010

3

Consolidated Statement of Operations of Choice Bancorp, Inc. for the Three and Six
Months  Ended June 30, 2011 and Statement of Operations of Choice Bank for the
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2010

4

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity of Choice Bancorp, Inc. for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and Statement of Stockholders’ Equity of Choice
Bank for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010

5

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows of Choice Bancorp, Inc. for the Six Months
Ended June 30, 2011 and Statement of Cash Flows of Choice Bank for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010

6

Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

7

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

26

Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

45

Item 4 Controls and Procedures

46

Part II – Other Information

 

Item 1 Legal Proceedings

47

Item 1A Risk Factors

47

Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

47

Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities

47

Item 5 Other Information

47

Item 6 Exhibits

47

Signatures

48




Item 1. Financial Statements


Choice Bancorp, Inc.

Choice Bank


Balance Sheets

Unaudited


 

 

Choice Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Choice Bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2011

 

 

Assets

 

(Unaudited)

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

 $            1,138,127

 

 $            2,653,935

Federal funds sold

 

    1,603,000

 

   6,438,000

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

               2,741,127

 

               9,091,935

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available for sale

 

               9,084,165

 

             11,762,431

Loans held for sale

 

                 620,000

 

                 638,131

Loans, net

 

           151,502,873

 

           137,187,579

Premises and equipment, net

 

               1,539,054

 

               1,598,681

Other real estate owned

 

               1,042,200

 

               1,892,200

Other assets

 

               1,296,425

 

               1,526,917

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

 $        167,825,844

 

 $        163,697,874

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

  Non-interest bearing deposits

 

 $            7,513,467

 

 $            6,730,342

  Interest bearing deposits

 

146,260,179

 

   144,088,554

 

 

 

 

 

  Total deposits

 

153,773,646

 

  150,818,896

Other borrowings

 

      145,000

 

          0

Other liabilitites

 

     736,248

 

     623,533

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

   154,654,894

 

  151,442,429

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

Common Stock - $1 par value:

 

 

 

 

Authorized - 3,177,000 shares

 

 

 

 

Issued and outstanding - 2,160,620 shares

 

     2,160,620

 

    2,160,620

Additional paid-in capital

 

    20,446,486

 

      20,441,866

Accumulated deficit

 

    (9,653,890)

 

   (10,534,452)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

    217,734

 

  187,411

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

     13,170,950

 

   12,255,445

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 $        167,825,844

 

 $        163,697,874


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements



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Choice Bancorp, Inc.

Choice Bank


Statements of Operations

Unaudited

 

 

Choice Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

Choice Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Choice Bank

 

Consolidated

 

Choice Bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of Operations

 

Three Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

Quarters Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and dividend income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans, including fees

 

 $            2,212,428

 

 $            1,582,099

 

 $            4,264,086

 

 $            3,064,046

Securities -taxable

 

     80,118

 

  67,631

 

     169,009

 

                 136,137

 Federal funds sold

 

    17

 

   2,242

 

     1,744

 

                     2,345

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest and dividend income

 

2,292,563

 

1,651,972

 

4,434,839

 

               3,202,528

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

  526,772

 

     568,019

 

               1,086,573

 

               1,117,623

Borrowed funds

 

  7,800

 

      0

 

                     8,794

 

                        731

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest expense

 

534,572

 

                 568,019

 

               1,095,367

 

               1,118,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

  1,757,991

 

               1,083,953

 

               3,339,472

 

               2,084,174

Provison for loan losses

 

  300,000

 

                 332,000

 

                 600,000

 

                 437,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income, after provision for loan losses

 

  1,457,991

 

                 751,953

 

               2,739,472

 

               1,647,174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service fees

 

                   43,174

 

                   47,353

 

                   87,985

 

                   98,538

Secondary market fees

 

                   30,126

 

                   53,451

 

                   65,551

 

                   98,063

Rental income

 

                     5,498

 

                 102,700

 

                     5,498

 

                 203,728

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest income

 

                   78,798

 

                 203,504

 

                 159,034

 

                 400,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

                 538,745

 

                 564,195

 

               1,074,289

 

               1,012,447

Occupancy and equipment

 

                   88,470

 

                   93,281

 

                 182,798

 

                 199,267

Data processing

 

                   30,291

 

                   54,207

 

                   62,626

 

                   99,822

Professional services

 

                 142,186

 

                 142,275

 

                 203,778

 

                 217,166

Marketing

 

                   10,773

 

                   26,334

 

                   18,768

 

                   38,830

Other investment write-down

 

                            0

 

                            0

 

                 100,000

 

                            0

Other

 

                 177,995

 

                 138,714

 

                 375,685

 

                 261,029

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest expenses

 

                 988,460

 

               1,019,006

 

               2,017,944

 

               1,828,561

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

                 548,329

 

                  (63,549)

 

                 880,562

 

                 218,942

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

 

                           0

 

                  (10,082)

 

                            0

 

                 102,350

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

 $              548,329

 

 $               (53,467)

 

 $              880,562

 

 $              116,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share - basic and diluted

 

 $                    0.25

 

 $                   (0.02)

 

 $                    0.41

 

 $                    0.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements



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Choice Bancorp, Inc.

Choice Bank


Statements of Stockholders' Equity

Unaudited

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Paid-

 

 

 

Other

 

Total

 

 

Common Stock

In-Capital-

Accumulated

Comprehensive

 

Stockholders'

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

Common Stock

Deficit

Income

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choice Bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2010

 

2,160,620

 

 $   2,160,620

 

 $   20,430,838

 

 

 $     (5,451,796)

 

 

 $           249,014

 

 

 $      17,388,676

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             116,592

 

 

 

 

 

              116,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized loss on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

securities available for sale,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                (6,157)

 

 

                (6,157)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

              110,435

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options and warants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

               5,387

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                  5,387

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2010

 

      2,160,620

 

 $   2,160,620

 

 $   20,436,225

 

 

 $     (5,335,204)

 

 

 $           242,857

 

 

 $      17,504,498

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choice Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2011

 

2,160,620

 

 $   2,160,620

 

 $   20,441,866

 

 

 $   (10,534,452)

 

 

 $           187,411

 

 

 $      12,255,445

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             880,562

 

 

 

 

 

              880,562

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gain on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

securities available for sale,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                30,323

 

 

                30,323

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

              910,885

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options and warants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

               4,620

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                  4,620

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2011

 

2,160,620

 

 $   2,160,620

 

 $   20,446,486

 

 

 $     (9,653,890)

 

 

 $           217,734

 

 

 $      13,170,950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements



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Choice Bancorp, Inc.

Choice Bank


Statements of Cash Flows

Unaudited

 

 

Choice Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Choice Bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 $              880,562

 

 $              116,592

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash

 

 

 

 

provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation of premises and equipment

 

                   59,627

 

                   84,353

Provision for loan losses

 

                 600,000

 

                 437,000

Compensation expense for options

 

                     4,620

 

                     5,387

Net amortization (accretion) of securities

 

                   24,181

 

                       (437)

Credit for deferred taxes

 

                            0

 

                 140,423

Changes in operating assets and liabilities :

 

 

 

 

Loans held for sale

 

                   18,131

 

                 709,184

Other assets

 

                 230,492

 

                  (37,406)

Other liabilities

 

                   92,918

 

                 147,989

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

               1,910,531

 

               1,603,085

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Purchases of securities available for sale

 

               2,096,125

 

             (2,584,209)

Proceeds from maturities and pre-payments of securities

 

 

 

 

available for sale

 

                 608,080

 

                 173,318

Loan originations and principal collections, net

 

   (14,065,294)

 

           (16,369,007)

Purchases of premises and equipment

 

                            0

 

                    (3,869)

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

           (11,361,089)

 

           (18,783,767)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Net increase in deposits

 

               2,954,750

 

             26,251,435

Net increase in other borrowings

 

                 145,000

 

                            0

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

               3,099,750

 

             26,251,435

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

             (6,350,808)

 

               9,070,753

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning

 

               9,091,935

 

               1,462,962

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end

 

 $            2,741,127

 

 $          10,533,715

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the year for interest:

 

 $            1,109,721

 

 $            1,096,071

 

 

 

 

 

Noncash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Transfer of loans to foreclosed assets

 

$                          0

 

 $            2,127,280

Transfer of foreclosed assets to loans

 

$            (850,000)

 

 $                          0


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements



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Choice Bancorp, Inc.

Selected Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)      


Note 1 – Basis of Presentation


The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Choice Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and conform to general practices within the banking industry for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. They should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Choice Bank (the “Bank”), which was acquired by the Company in a reorganization transaction (“Reorganization Transaction”) completed as of March 10, 2011 (the “Reorganization Date”), included in the Bank’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year.


The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the above-mentioned accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of, and for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010. Actual results could vary from those estimates.


The balance sheet as of December 31, 2010 and the statement of operations, statement of stockholders’ equity, and statement of cash flows for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 represent the financial position and results of Choice Bank only, prior to the acquisition of the Bank by the Company in the Reorganization Transaction.


Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform to the presentation in the current period.



Note 2 – Capital Compliance


The Bank is 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 Bank's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank's assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.


Quantitative measures established by regulations to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios as set forth in the table below of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. For the Bank, Tier 1 capital is defined as total equity capital minus net unrealized gains on available for sale securities or plus any net unrealized losses on such securities. Risk-weighted assets are the sum of all assets on the balance sheet assigned to a designated risk category.



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The categories, with examples of items included, though not a complete list or definition, are:


0%, which includes cash on hand and US Treasury securities

20%, which includes cash in banks and US agency securities

50%, which includes 1 to 4 family residential mortgages

100%, which includes any assets not designated elsewhere


As of June 30, 2011, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as adequately capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table below and not be subject to any written regulatory order, capital directives or prompt corrective action directives issued by its bank regulator.


In consultation with its banking regulators, the Bank has recently implemented several strategic initiatives designed to strengthen its financial condition. One of its strategic initiatives is to achieve a Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio of at least 8 percent of total assets and a Total Risk-Based Capital ratio level of at least 11 percent of total assets by May 23, 2011 and a Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio of 9% and Total Risk-Based Capital ratio of 12% by August 21, 2011.  However, at June 30, 2011, the Bank’s Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio was 7.97% and its Total Risk-Based Capital ratio was 10.93%.  The Bank continues to pursue strategies to enhance its capital position in an effort to achieve the levels established pursuant to its strategic initiative by the dates indicated above.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Be Well Capitalized

 

 

 

 

For Capital

 

Under Prompt Corrective

Choice Bank

Actual

 

Adequacy Purposes

 

Action Provisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

Ratio

 

Amount

Ratio

 

Amount

Ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 (In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Risk-based Capital (to risk-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weighted assets)

 $ 14,808

10.93%

 

 $ 10,841

≥  8.00%

 

 $ 13,551

≥  10.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tier 1 Capital (to risk-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weighted assets)

 $ 13,091

9.66%

 

 $    5,420

≥  4.00%

 

 $    8,131

≥    6.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tier 1 Capital (to average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

assets)

 $ 13,091

7.97%

 

 $    6,569

≥  4.00%

 

 $    8,211

≥    5.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Risk-based Capital (to risk-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weighted assets)

 $ 13,660

10.85%

 

 $ 10,075

≥  8.00%

 

 $ 12,594

≥  10.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tier 1 Capital (to risk-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weighted assets)

 $ 12,068

9.58%

 

 $    5,038

≥  4.00%

 

 $    7,556

≥    6.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tier 1 Capital (to average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

assets)

 $ 12,068

7.22%

 

 $    6,686

≥  4.00%

 

 $    8,357

≥    5.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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To Be Well Capitalized

 

 

 

 

For Capital

 

Under Prompt Corrective

Choice Bank

Actual

 

Adequacy Purposes

 

Action Provisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

Ratio

 

Amount

Ratio

 

Amount

Ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 (In Thousands)

As of June 30, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Risk-based Capital (to risk-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weighted assets)

 $ 16,613

14.59%

 

 $    9,108

≥  8.00%

 

 $ 11,385

≥  10.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tier 1 Capital (to risk-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weighted assets)

 $ 15,176

13.33%

 

 $    4,554

≥  4.00%

 

 $    6,831

≥    6.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tier 1 Capital (to average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

assets)

 $ 15,176

11.94%

 

 $    5,086

≥  4.00%

 

 $    6,358

≥    5.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



The Bank is subject to certain restrictions regarding the declaration and payment of dividends to shareholders without prior regulatory approval.  In general, Wisconsin law permits a bank’s board of directors to declare dividends from the Bank’s undivided profits in an amount that the Board considers expedient.  The board of directors must provide for the payment of all expenses, losses, required reserves, taxes and interest accrued or due from the bank before it may declare dividends from undivided profits.  If the dividends declared and paid in either of the two immediately preceding years exceeded net income for either of those two years respectively, then the bank may not declare or pay any dividend in the current year that would exceed year-to-date net income without first obtaining the written consent of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.  


In addition, under federal law, a bank may not pay any dividend while it is “undercapitalized” or if the payment of the dividend would cause it to become “undercapitalized.”  The FDIC may further restrict the payment of dividends by requiring that the bank maintain a higher level of capital than would otherwise be required to be “adequately capitalized” for regulatory purposes.  Moreover, if, in the opinion of the FDIC, the bank is engaged in an unsafe or unsound banking practice (which could include the payment of dividends), the FDIC may require, generally after notice and hearing, that it cease such practice.  The FDIC has indicated that paying dividends that deplete a depository institution’s capital base to an inadequate level would be an unsafe or unsound banking practice.  The FDIC has also issued policy statements providing that insured depository institutions generally should pay dividends only out of current operating earnings.





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Note 3 – Earnings per Share


Basic earnings per share represents net income divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares adjusted for the potential dilutive effect of vested stock options and organizer and shareholder warrants.  For the three and six-month periods ending June 30, 2011, there is no dilutive effect because the average market prices of $7.79 and $6.69, respectively are less than the strike prices of $10 per share for options and organizer warrants and $12.50 per share for shareholder warrants.  For the three and six-month periods ending June 30, 2010, there is no dilutive effect because the average market prices of $8.20 and $8.01, respectively are less than the strike prices of $10 per share for options and organizer warrants and $12.50 per share for shareholder warrants.  The calculation of basic and diluted income per share is presented below:



 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 $           548,329

 

 $                    (53,467)

Average shares outstanding

 

           2,160,620

 

                    2,160,620

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and dilutive net income per share

 

 $                 0.25

 

 $                        (0.02)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 $           880,562

 

 $                    116,592

Average shares outstanding

 

           2,160,620

 

                    2,160,620

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and dilutive net income per share

 

 $                 0.41

 

 $                          0.05



Note 4- Comprehensive Income


The Bank’s only item comprising “Accumulated other comprehensive income” is net unrealized gains or losses on investment securities available for sale, net of applicable taxes.






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Note 5- Loan Impairment and Loan Losses


Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the six-month period ending June 30, 2011 is shown in the following table:


(Dollars in thousands)

 

June 30, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

Real Estate

Other

Total

Allowance for loan losses:

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

 $            1,130

 $            1,904

 $                 12

 $            3,046

Charge-offs

 

                      0

                  101

                      0

                  101

Recoveries

 

                      0

                      0

                      0

                      0

Provision

 

                  101

                  497

                      2

                  600

Balance, end of period

 

 $            1,231

 $            2,300

 $                 14

 $            3,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Balance: Individually evaluated for
impairment

 

 $               338

 $                   0

 $                   0

 $               338

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Balance: Collectively evaluated for
impairment

 

 $               893

 $            2,300

 $                 14

 $            3,207

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

June 30, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

Real Estate

Other

Total

Loans valued for impairment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually

 

 $            7,303

 $            5,312

 $                   0

 $          12,615

Collectively

 

             18,416

           123,452

                  565

           142,433

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 $          25,719

 $        128,764

 $               565

 $        155,048




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Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2010 is shown in the following table:


(Dollars in thousands)

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

Real Estate

Other

Total

Allowance for credit losses:

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

 $               730

 $            1,240

 $               153

 $            2,123

Charge-offs

 

                  673

               1,120

                      1

               1,794

Recoveries

 

                  127

                      0

                      0

                  127

Provision

 

                  946

               1,784

                 (140)

               2,590

Balance, end of period

 

 $            1,130

 $            1,904

 $                 12

 $            3,046

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Balance: Individually evaluated for
impairment

 

 $               277

 $                 45

 $                   0

 $               322

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Balance: Collectively evaluated for
impairment

 

 $               853

 $            1,859

 $                 12

 $            2,724

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

Real Estate

Other

Total

Loans valued for impairment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually

 

 $            9,789

 $               110

 $                   0

 $            9,899

Collectively

 

             16,639

           113,054

                  641

           130,334

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 $          26,428

 $        113,164

 $               641

 $        140,233

 

 

 

 

 

 




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The following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans:


 

 

June 30, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial

 

Real Estate

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired loans with no allowance

 

 $                   0

 

 $               850

 

 $               850

Impaired loans with allowance

 

                  508

 

                      0

 

                  508

Total impaired loan balance

 

 $               508

 

 $               850

 

 $            1,358

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related allowance

 

 $               338

 

 $                   0

 

 $               338

Average balance

 

 $               169

 

 $               850

 

 $            1,019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial

 

Real Estate

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired loans with no allowance

 

 $                   0

 

 $                   0

 

 $                   0

Impaired loans with allowance

 

                  745

 

                  110

 

                  855

Total impaired loan balance

 

 $               745

 

 $               110

 

 $               855

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related allowance

 

 $               277

 

 $                 45

 

 $               322

Average balance

 

 $               186

 

 $               110

 

 $               171


The $1,358,000 principal balance for impaired loans represents two commercial loans and one residential real estate loan.  Both commercial loans are secured by real estate and equipment and the single residential loan is secured by real estate.  Bank management is working with each borrower to minimize any potential loss.



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GAAP accounting for contingencies requires recognition of a loss and disclosure of a loss contingency if two conditions are met.


First, information available prior to the issuance of financial statements indicates that an asset has been impaired. Management and the Board of Directors have recognized that the above referenced loans are impaired.


Second, the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. As of June 30, 2011, and the date of filing of this document, the amount of potential loss was reasonably estimated and management believes that the specific reserve of $338,000 is appropriate.  The specific reserve for the impaired loans was based on the fair value of the collateral.  Management is continually monitoring impaired loan relationships and, in the event facts and circumstances change, additional provisions may be necessary.





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The following is a summary of information pertaining to past due and nonaccruing loans:


 

 

June 30, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

Over 90 days

Total

 

 

 

 

30 - 89 days

past due and

past due and

Current

Total

 

 

past due

nonaccruing

nonaccruing

loans

loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 $                 0

 $                 0

 $                 0

 $        25,719

 $        25,719

Real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

                106

                143

                249

           70,116

 $        70,365

Residential

 

                    0

                926

                926

           36,110

 $        37,036

Construction

 

                    0

                    0

                    0

           14,050

 $        14,050

Second Mortgages

 

                    0

                    0

                    0

             1,821

 $          1,821

Equity lines of credit

 

                    0

                    0

                    0

             5,492

 $          5,492

Consumer

 

                    0

                    0

                    0

                565

                565

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 $             106

 $          1,069

 $          1,175

 $      153,873

 $      155,048

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

Over 90 days

Total

 

 

 

 

30 - 89 days

past due and

past due and

Current

Total

 

 

past due

nonaccruing

nonaccruing

loans

loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 $               48

 $               35

 $               83

 $        26,345

 $        26,428

Real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

                    0

                225

                225

           61,984

 $        62,209

Residential

 

                    0

                    0

                    0

           32,477

 $        32,477

Construction

 

                    0

                    0

                    0

           11,515

 $        11,515

Second Mortgages

 

                    0

                    0

                    0

             1,903

 $          1,903

Equity lines of credit

 

                    0

                    0

                    0

             5,060

 $          5,060

Consumer

 

                    0

                    0

                    0

                641

                641

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 $               48

 $             260

 $             308

 $      139,925

 $      140,233

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk.  The Company categorizes business purpose loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  Non-business loans are analyzed and categorized as performing or non-performing.



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The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings when classifying business purpose loans:


Risk Grade 1 – Superior

Business purpose loans rated “1” are characterized by borrowers fully responsible for the loan with excellent capacity to pay principal and interest.  Loans rated “1” may be secured by readily marketable collateral.


Risk Grade 2 – Minimal

Business purpose loans rated “2” are characterized by borrowers consistently capable of generating industry margins, profits, and cash-flow, regardless of economic or business conditions.


Risk Grade 3 – Low

Business purpose loans rated “3” are characterized by borrowers well established in a market and/or industry, capable of generating above average margins, profits, and cash-flow in most economic or business conditions.


Risk Grade 4 – Modest

Business purpose loans rated “4” are characterized by borrowers established in specific markets or industries in satisfactory condition.  Profit margin, profitability, and cash flow trends are positive but not consistently stable.


Risk Grade 5 – Average

Business purpose loans rated “5” are characterized by borrowers operating in relatively stable industries but susceptible to moderate cyclicality, unfavorable changes in the economy, or competitive influences.  These loans are characterized by average asset quality, limited liquidity, and tighter debt service coverage.


Risk Grade 6 – Acceptable

Business purpose loans rated “6” are characterized by borrowers that are potentially weak that deserve management’s close attention.  Potential weaknesses, if left uncorrected, may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position at some future date.


Risk Grade 7 – Watch

Business purpose loans rated “7” are characterized by borrowers that warrant greater monitoring due to financial condition or unresolved and identified risk factors.


Risk Grade 8 – Problem

Business purpose loans rated “8” include loans inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  Problem loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.


Performing Loans

Non-business purpose loans that are determined to be “pass” loans analyzed on a pass or fail basis.  These loans are presented separately from risk-graded loans.


Non-Performing Loans

Loans are reported as non-performing when principal or interest has been in default for a period of ninety-days or more or if the collection of interest is in question.  Both business purpose and non-business purpose loans are included in this category as appropriate.  Non-performing business purpose loans are presented separately from their risk-grade category.   



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The breakdown of loans by risk grades as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is presented in the following tables:


 

 

June 30, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk Grade

 

Commercial

Real Estate

Consumer

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade - 1

 

 $                   0

 $                   0

 $                   0

 $                   0

Grade - 2

 

                      0

               1,297

                      0

               1,297

Grade - 3

 

                  798

               1,078

                      0

               1,876

Grade - 4

 

               2,953

               3,993

                      0

               6,946

Grade - 5

 

             11,230

             84,594

                      0

             95,824

Grade - 6

 

               3,438

               9,577

                      0

             13,015

Grade - 7

 

                     -   

                  376

                      0

                  376

Grade - 8

 

               7,157

               3,832

                      0

             10,989

 

 

 $          25,576

 $        104,747

 $                   0

 $        130,323

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performing

 

 $                   0

 $          23,091

 $               565

 $          23,656

Non-performing

 

                  143

                  926

                      0

               1,069

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 $          25,719

 $        128,764

 $               565

 $        155,048

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk Grade

 

Commercial

Real Estate

Consumer

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade - 1

 

 $                   0

 $                   0

 $                   0

 $                   0

Grade - 2

 

                    36

                      0

                      0

                    36

Grade - 3

 

               1,196

               7,840

                      0

               9,036

Grade - 4

 

                  796

               6,389

                      0

               7,185

Grade - 5

 

             12,882

             68,018

                      0

             80,900

Grade - 6

 

               4,807

               8,817

                      0

             13,624

Grade - 7

 

               2,618

               3,057

                      0

               5,675

Grade - 8

 

               4,058

               1,649

                      0

               5,707

 

 

 $          26,393

 $          95,770

 $                   0

 $        122,163

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performing

 

 $                   0

 $          17,169

 $               641

 $          17,810

Non-performing

 

                    35

                  225

                      0

                  260

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 $          26,428

 $        113,164

 $               641

 $        140,233

 

 

 

 

 

 




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Note 6- Commitments and Contingencies


In the normal course of its business the Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and unfunded commitments. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Bank’s balance sheets. The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and unfunded commitments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. At June 30, 2011, the Bank had commitments to extend credit and unfunded commitments of approximately $6.6 million and $11.1 million, respectively.  At December 31, 2010, the Bank had commitments to extend credit and unfunded commitments of approximately $25.1 million and $9.8 million, respectively.


Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.



Note 7 – Share-based Compensation


The Choice Bank Stock Option Plan was approved by shareholders on July 11, 2006 and adopted by the Company on the Reorganization Date.  The Board of Directors reserved 360,000 shares of Company stock for use as option awards to officers and directors under the Plan.  As of June 30, 2011, 75,000 option awards have been granted to Bank officers including 43,334 options that have fully vested and 31,666 in non-vested options.  The options vest ratably over a three-year period, and have a ten-year life from the date of issuance.


During 2011, 5,000 options were issued, none of which were vested as of June 30, 2011.  As of June 30, 2011, 285,000 options remain available for future grants.


The fair value of stock options granted is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair values of stock grants are amortized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the grants. Compensation expense recognized for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 totaled $1,526 and $4,620, respectively, and is included in personnel expense in the statement of operations for the period.


Assumptions are used in estimating the fair value of stock options granted.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.  The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Bank’s or the Company’s stock as applicable.  The following assumptions were used in estimating the fair value at date of issuance for options granted:



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July

 

July

 

January

 

March

 

March

 

 

2006

 

2009

 

2010

 

2010

 

2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

$       3.99

 

$       0.65

 

$       0.49

 

$       0.46

 

$       1.96

Stock Price

 

$     10.00

 

$       8.60

 

$       8.25

 

$       8.10

 

$       5.25

Option Strike Price

 

$     10.00

 

$     10.00

 

$     10.00

 

$     10.00

 

$     10.00

Maturity

 

   10.0

 

10.0

 

  10.0

 

  10.0

 

   10.0

Risk-free interest rate

 

5.00%

 

0.19%

 

0.06%

 

0.16%

 

0.98%

Volatility

 

10.00%

 

10.00%

 

10.00%

 

10.00%

 

43.38%



The Company has two types of warrants outstanding to purchase shares of common stock at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Initial shareholders in the Bank received warrants to purchase one share of common stock for every five shares of common stock purchased in the Bank’s initial common stock offering (“shareholder warrants”).  A total of 431,990 shareholder warrants were issued.  Originally, the shareholder warrants were exercisable at a price of $12.50 per share at any time until July 24, 2009.  On October 28, 2008, the Board of Directors extended the expiration date to July 24, 2012.  As part of the Reorganization Transaction, shareholder warrants to purchase Bank stock were converted into warrants to purchase Company stock at the same price.  As of June 30, 2011, 620 shareholder warrants had been exercised and 431,370 shareholder warrants remained outstanding.


The Bank’s organizers advanced funds and guaranteed loans for organizational and other pre-opening expenses. As consideration for the financial risk assumed, the organizers received warrants to purchase one share of common stock for every $10 placed at risk, up to a maximum of 11,250 warrants per organizer (“organizer warrants”).  A total of 213,750 organizer warrants have been issued. The organizer warrants are exercisable at a price of $10.00 per share at any time until July 24, 2016. The organizer warrants were accounted for in accordance with the fair value method and recognized as stock compensation included in start-up expenses at July 24, 2006. As part of the Reorganization Transaction, organizer warrants to purchase Bank stock were converted into warrants to purchase Company stock at the same price.  None of the organizer warrants had been exercised as of June 30, 2011.



Note 8 - Income Taxes


Deferred income tax assets and liabilities have been determined using the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the current enacted tax rates which will be in effect when those differences are expected to reverse. Provision/(credit) for deferred taxes is the result of changes in the deferred tax assets and liabilities. A deferred tax valuation allowance is established if it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be recognized.


The Bank may also recognize a liability for unrecognized tax benefits from uncertain tax positions. Unrecognized tax benefits represent the difference between a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the benefit recognized and measured in the financial statements. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are classified as income taxes.


The Bank’s net deferred tax asset was $3,257,522 as of June 30, 2011.  All available evidence, both positive and negative, was considered to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, impairment should be recognized.  Based on management’s consideration of the available evidence including historical losses which must be treated as substantial negative evidence and an uncertain economy and the potential effect on the Bank’s asset quality, a valuation allowance for the entire amount of the deferred tax asset was established in 2010 and is considered appropriate at June 30, 2011.



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Note 9 – New Authoritative Accounting Guidance


In December 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance within the Accounting Standards Update (“ASU") 2010-20 "Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses," ASU 2010-20 requires entities to provide disclosures designed to facilitate financial statement users' evaluation of (i) the nature of credit risk inherent in the entity's portfolio of financing receivables, (ii) how that risk is analyzed and assessed in arriving at the allowance for credit losses and (iii) the changes and reasons for those changes in the allowance for credit losses.  Disclosures must be disaggregated by portfolio segment, the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for credit losses, and class of financing receivable, which is generally a disaggregation of portfolio segment. The required disclosures include, among other things, a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses as well as information about modified, impaired, nonaccrual and past due loans and credit quality indicators, ASU 2010-20 became effective for the Bank's financial statements as of December 31, 2010, as it relates to disclosures required as of the end of a reporting period. Disclosures that relate to activity during a reporting period are required for the Company's financial statements that include periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have any impact on the Company's consolidated statement of operations, its consolidated balance sheet, or its consolidated statement of cash flows as of and for the period ending June 30, 2011.

In April 2011, the FASB issued guidance within the ASU 2011-02 "A Creditor's Determination of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring," ASU 2011-02 clarifies when a loan modification or restructuring is considered a troubled debt restructuring. This guidance is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and will be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. The adoption of this guidance expanded the disclosures on credit quality in the interim and annual statements.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated statement of operations, its consolidated balance sheet, or its consolidated statement of cash flows.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-03, “Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements.”  ASU No. 2011-03 modifies the criteria for determining when repurchase agreements would be accounted for as a secured borrowing rather than as a sale.  Currently, an entity that maintains effective control over transferred financial assets must account for the transfer as a secured borrowing rather than as a sale.  The provisions of ASU No. 2011-03 removes from the assessment of effective control the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee.  The FASB believes that contractual rights and obligations determine effective control and that there does not need to be a requirement to assess the ability to exercise those rights.  ASU No. 2011-03 does not change the other existing criteria used in the assessment of effective control.  The provisions of ASU No. 2011-03 are effective prospectively for transactions, or modifications of existing transactions, that occur on or after January 1, 2012.  As the Company accounts for all of its repurchase agreements as collateralized financing arrangements, the adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s statements of income and condition.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.”  ASU No. 2011-04 results in a consistent definition of fair value and common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).  The changes to U.S. GAAP as a result of ASU No. 2011-04 are as follows:  (1) The concepts of highest and best use and valuation premise are only relevant when measuring the



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fair value of nonfinancial assets (that is, it does not apply to financial assets or any liabilities); (2) U.S. GAAP currently prohibits application of a blockage factor in valuing financial instruments with quoted prices in active markets (ASU No. 2011-04 extends that prohibition to all fair value measurements); (3) An exception is provided to the basic fair value measurement principles for an entity that holds a group of financial assets and financial liabilities with offsetting positions in market risks or counterparty credit risk that are managed on the basis of the entity’s net exposure to either of those risks.  This exception allows the entity, if certain criteria are met, to measure the fair value of the net asset or liability position in a manner consistent with how market participants would price the net risk position; (4) Aligns the fair value measurement of instruments classified within an entity’s shareholders’ equity with the guidance for liabilities; and (5) Disclosure requirements have been enhanced for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements to disclose quantitative information about unobservable inputs and assumptions used, to describe the valuation processes used by the entity, and to describe the sensitivity of fair value measurements to changes in unobservable inputs and interrelationships between those inputs.  In addition, entities must report the level in the fair value hierarchy of items that are not measured at fair value in the statement of condition but whose fair value must be disclosed.  The provisions of ASU No. 2011-04 are effective for the Company’s interim reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2011.  The adoption of ASU No. 2011-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s statements of income and condition.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income.”  The provisions of ASU No. 2011-05 allow an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income.  The statement(s) are required to be presented with equal prominence as the other primary financial statements.  ASU No. 2011-05 eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity but does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income.  The provisions of ASU No. 2011-05 are effective for the Company’s interim reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2011, with retrospective application required.  The adoption of ASU No. 2011-05 is expected to result in presentation changes to the Company’s statements of income and the addition of a statement of comprehensive income.  The adoption of ASU No. 2011-05 will have no impact on the Company’s statements of condition.


Note 10 – Fair Value Measurement


Accounting standards describe the three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value (the fair value hierarchy). The level of an asset or liability within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input significant to the fair value of that asset or liability.


Following is a brief description of each level of the fair value hierarchy:


·

Level 1 pricing for an asset or liability is derived from the most actively traded markets, and considered to be very reliable.  Quoted prices on actively traded equities, for example, fall into this category.


·

Level 2 pricing of an asset or liability is derived from observable data including market spreads, current and projected rates, prepayment data, and credit quality. Interactive Data Corporation (IDC) pricing, for example, falls into this category as it derives prices using actively quoted rates, prepayment models, other



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underlying collateral and credit data, etc.  Typically, most bonds fall into this category. IDC provides the pricing on the Bank’s investment portfolio on a monthly basis.


·

Level 3 pricing is derived without the use of observable data.  In such cases, mark-to-market model strategies are typically employed.  Often, these types of instruments have no active market, possess unique characteristics, and are thinly traded.


Some assets and liabilities, such as securities available for sale, are measured at fair value on a recurring basis under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Other assets and liabilities, such as impaired loans, are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.


Following is a description of the valuation methodology used for each asset and liability measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis, as well as the classification of the asset or liability within the fair value hierarchy.


Securities available for sale are classified as level 2 measurements within the fair value hierarchy. Level 2 securities include U.S. government and agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, corporate debt securities, and mortgage-related securities. The fair value measurement of a level 2 security is obtained from an independent pricing service and is based on recent sales of similar securities and other observable market data.


Loans held for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair market value. The fair value measurement of a loan held for sale is based on current secondary market prices for similar loans, which is a considered a level 2 measurement.


Loans are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, loans considered to be impaired are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The fair value measurement of an impaired loan that is collateral dependent is based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. All other impaired loan fair value measurements are based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the applicable effective interest rate. Fair value measurements of underlying collateral that utilize observable market data, such as independent appraisals reflecting recent comparable sales, are considered level 2 measurements. Other fair value measurements that incorporate estimated assumptions market participants would use to measure fair value, such as discounted cash flow measurements, are considered level 3 measurements.


Other Real Estate Owned: From time-to-time, the Bank records non-recurring fair value adjustments to foreclosed real estate to reflect partial write downs based on observable market prices or current appraised values.


Information regarding the fair value of assets measured on a recurring basis at fair value as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 follows:



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Assets measured on a recurring basis at:

 

 

June 30, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

 

Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available for sale

 

 $     9,084,165

 

 $                   0

 

 $     9,084,165

 

 $                   0

Loans held for sale

 

           620,000

 

                      0

 

           620,000

 

                      0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 $     9,704,165

 

 $                   0

 

 $     9,704,165

 

 $                   0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets measured on a recurring basis at:

 

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

 

Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available for sale

 

 $   11,762,431

 

 $                   0

 

 $   11,762,431

 

 $                   0

Loans held for sale

 

           638,131

 

                      0

 

           638,131

 

                      0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 $   12,400,562

 

 $                   0

 

 $   12,400,562

 

 $                   0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Information regarding the fair value of assets measured on a non-recurring basis at fair value as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 follows:


 

 

Assets measured on a non-recurring basis at:

 

 

June 30, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

 

Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired Loans

 

 $     1,019,757

 

 $                   0

 

 $     1,019,757

 

 $                   0

Other real estate owned

 

        1,042,200

 

                      0

 

        1,042,200

 

                      0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 $     2,061,957

 

 $                   0

 

 $     2,061,957

 

 $                   0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets measured on a non-recurring basis at:

 

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

 

Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired Loans

 

 $        533,000

 

 $                   0

 

 $        533,000

 

 $                   0

Other real estate owned

 

        1,892,200

 

                      0

 

        1,892,200

 

                      0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 $     2,425,200

 

 $                   0

 

 $     2,425,200

 

 $                   0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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Impaired loans with a carrying amount of $1,357,757 were determined to have a fair value of $1,019,757 based on the fair value of the collateral securing the loans.  As a result, the Bank has allocated specific reserves in the amount of $338,000 for impaired loans.


Other real estate owned is recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition.  Subsequent valuations are periodically performed by management, and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.  The fair value of other real estate owned was $1,042,200 as of June 30, 2011.  No expenses related to devaluation of other real estate have been incurred for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011.


Accounting standards also require disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the statement of financial condition, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimate of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets, and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments.


The applicable standards exclude certain financial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Bank.  The Bank estimates fair value of all financial instruments regardless of whether such instruments are measured at fair value. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Bank to estimate fair value of instruments not previously discussed.


Cash and cash equivalents – Fair value approximates the carrying value


Loans – Fair value of variable rate loans that re-price frequently is based on carrying values. Fair value of other loans is estimated by discounting future cash flows using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings. Fair value of impaired and other non-performing loans is estimated using discounted expected future cash flows or the fair value of underlying collateral, if applicable.


Accrued interest receivable and payable – Fair value approximates the carrying value.


Deposits – Fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as demand deposits, savings, and money market accounts, by definition, is the amount payable on demand on the reporting date. Fair value of fixed rate time deposits is estimated using discounted cash flows applying interest rates currently being offered on similar time deposits.


Other Borrowings – Due to the short-term nature of other borrowings held by the Company, fair value approximates the carrying value.





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The carrying value and estimated fair values of financial instruments as of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010 follows:


 

 

June 30, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Estimated

 

 

Carrying Value

 

Fair Value

 

Carrying Value

 

Fair Value

Financial Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 $     2,741,127

 

 $     2,741,127

 

 $     9,091,935

 

 $     9,091,935

Securities available for sale

 

        9,084,165

 

        9,084,165

 

      11,762,431

 

      11,762,431

Loans held for sale

 

           620,000

 

           620,000

 

           638,131

 

           638,131

Loans, net

 

    151,502,873

 

154,684,570

 

    137,187,579

 

    140,611,518

Accrued interest receivable

 

           544,962

 

           544,962

 

           509,594

 

           509,594

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total financial assets

 

 $ 164,493,127

 

 $167,674,824

 

 $ 159,189,670

 

 $ 162,613,609

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 $ 153,773,646

 

$ 154,410,221

 

 $ 150,818,896

 

 $ 151,490,301

Other borrowings

 

           145,000

 

           145,000

 

                      0

 

                      0

Accrued interest payable

 

           173,841

 

           173,841

 

           188,195

 

           188,195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total financial liabilities

 

 $ 154,092,487

 

 $154,729,062

 

 $ 151,007,091

 

 $ 151,678,496

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Limitations – The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Bank’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. Consequently, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent fair value of the Bank.

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 Bank’s entire holdings of a particular instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Bank’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters that could affect the estimates. Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Deposits with no maturities are defined as having a fair value equivalent to the amount payable on demand. This prohibits adjusting fair value derived from retaining those deposits for an expected future period of time. This component, commonly referred to as a deposit base intangible, is neither considered in the above amounts nor is it recorded as an intangible asset on the balance sheet. Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets and liabilities include premises and



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equipment. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

Management has reviewed the Bank’s operations for potential disclosure of information or financial statement impacts related to events occurring after June 30, 2011, but prior to the release of these financial statements.  Based on the results of this review, Management has determined that no subsequent event disclosures are required as of the release date.

ITEM 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and

Results of Operations


Forward Looking Statements


This Report contains certain statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict.  Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements.  These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would” and “outlook,” and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs.  Readers of this Report should not rely solely on the forward-looking statements and should consider all uncertainties and risks throughout this Report.  All forward-looking statements contained in this Report or which may be contained in future statements made for or on behalf of the Company are based upon information available at the time the statement is made and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

These forward-looking statements implicitly and explicitly reflect the assumptions underlying the statements and other information with respect to the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates, financial condition, results of operations, future performance and business, including management’s expectations and estimates with respect to revenues, expenses, return on equity, return on assets, efficiency ratio, asset quality and other financial data and capital and performance ratios.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various important factors, some of which are beyond our control.  Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and the Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements.  Factors that might cause actual results to differ from the results discussed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the factors set forth under “Risk Factors,” Item 1A of the Bank’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 as filed with the FDIC on March 31, 2011 as well as Part II, Item 1A herein and any other risks identified in this Report.  New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict which factor, if any, will materialize.  In addition, the Company cannot assess the potential impact of each factor on the Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.



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The Reorganization


In May 2010, the Board of Directors of the Bank adopted, subject to shareholder approval, a plan to reorganize the Bank (the "Reorganization') as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. At a special meeting held on August 3, 2010, the shareholders of the Bank adopted a resolution approving the Reorganization, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including the receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals.

As of December 31, 2010, the necessary regulatory approvals had not been received. Such approvals were received in late February 2011.

On and effective as of the close of business on March 10, 2011, the Reorganization was consummated and each issued and outstanding share of Bank common stock was converted solely into the right to receive one (1) share of Company common stock and the outstanding warrants for Bank common stock were converted into warrants to acquire Company common stock.

The Company was organized to serve as the holding company for the Bank and, prior to consummation of the Reorganization on March 10, 2011, had no assets or liabilities and had not conducted any business other than that of an organizational nature.

EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY INDICATED, THE INFORMATION IN THIS REPORT FOR ANY DATE OR PERIOD PRIOR TO MARCH 10, 2011 PERTAINS SOLELY TO THE BANK AND NOT TO THE COMPANY.


Regulatory Considerations


On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank Act") into law. The Dodd-Frank Act makes extensive changes to the laws regulating financial services firms and requires significant rule-making. In addition, the legislation mandates multiple studies, which could result in additional legislative or regulatory action. While the full effects of the Dodd-Frank Act on the Company and the Bank cannot yet be determined, this legislation is generally perceived as negatively impacting the banking industry. The Dodd-Frank Act may result in higher compliance and other costs, reduced revenues and higher capital and liquidity requirements, among other things, which could adversely affect the business of the Company and the Bank, perhaps materially.


Critical Accounting Policies


The Company’s accounting and reporting policies are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the banking industry. The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in the notes to the financial statements.  Certain accounting policies require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, which have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities, and the Company considers these to be critical accounting policies.  The estimates and assumptions used are based on historical experience and other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material impact on the carrying value of assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates and results of operations for the reporting periods.  The Company believes the following critical accounting policies require the most significant estimates and assumptions that are particularly susceptible to a significant change in the preparation of its financial statements.



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Income Taxes


Deferred income taxes and liabilities are determined using the liability method.  Under this method deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the current enacted tax rates which will be in effect when these differences are expected to reverse.  Provision (credit) for deferred taxes is the result of changes in the deferred tax assets and liabilities.  A deferred tax valuation allowance is established if it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.


The Company may also recognize a liability for unrecognized tax benefits from uncertain tax positions.  Unrecognized tax benefits represent the difference between a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the benefit recognized and measured in the financial statements.  Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are classified as income taxes.



Allowance for Loan Losses


Management’s evaluation process used to determine the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) is subject to the use of estimates, assumptions, and judgments. The evaluation process combines several factors: management’s ongoing review and grading of the loan portfolio, consideration of historical loan loss and delinquency experience, trends in past due and nonperforming loans, risk characteristics of the various classifications of loans, concentrations of loans to specific borrowers or industries, existing economic conditions, the fair value of underlying collateral, and other qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect probable loan losses. Because current economic conditions can change and future events are inherently difficult to predict, the anticipated amount of estimated loan losses, and therefore the appropriateness of the ALL, could change significantly. As an integral part of their examination process, various regulatory agencies also review the ALL. Such agencies may require that certain loan balances be classified differently or charged off when their credit evaluations differ from those of management, based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.


Management considers the policies related to the ALL as critical to the financial statement presentation.  The ALL represents management’s assessment of the risk associated with extending credit and its evaluation of the quality of the loan portfolio. That assessment includes thorough review of the portfolio, with analysis of past-due and potentially impaired loans on an individual basis, based upon the following factors:

 

A.

Specific Reserves for individually analyzed impaired loans.

 

B.

General Reserves for groups of similar loans analyzed for impairment.

 

C.

General Reserves for groups of similar loans not analyzed for impairment.

 

 

 

The analysis, and the loan loss provision, is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Other factors considered in the analysis of General Reserves include:

·

Annual loan review performed by the Bank’s Risk Management Officer;

·

Changes in the national and local economy and business conditions, including underwriting standards, collections, charge off and recovery practices;

·

The asset quality of individual loans;



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·

Changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio;

·

Changes in the experience, ability and depth of the Bank’s lending staff and management;

·

Possible deterioration in collateral segments or other portfolio concentrations;

·

Changes in the quality of the Bank’s loan review system and the degree of oversight by its board of directors;

·

The effect of external factors such as competition and the legal and regulatory requirement on the level of estimated credit losses in the Bank’s current loan portfolio; and

·

Off-balance sheet credit risks.



The factors cited above have been, and will continue to be, evaluated at least quarterly. Changes in the asset quality of individual loans will be evaluated more frequently as needed.  Following guidelines established by the FDIC and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”), the Bank has established minimum general reserves based on the asset quality of the loan.  General reserve factors applied to each type of loan are based upon management’s experience and common industry and regulatory guidelines.  After a loan is underwritten and booked, loans are monitored or reviewed by the account officer, management, and external loan review personnel during the life of the loan.  Payment performance is monitored monthly for the entire loan portfolio.  Account officers contact customers in the ordinary course of business and may be able to ascertain if weaknesses are developing with the borrower. External loan personnel perform an independent review annually, and federal and state banking regulators perform periodic reviews of the loan portfolio.  If weaknesses develop in an individual loan relationship and are detected, the loan will be downgraded and higher reserves will be assigned based upon management’s assessment of the weaknesses in the loan that may affect full collection of the debt.  If a loan does not appear to be fully collectible as to principal and interest, the loan will be recorded as a non-accruing loan and further accrual of interest will be discontinued while previously accrued but uncollected interest is reversed against income.  If a loan will not be collected in full, the allowance for loan losses is increased to reflect management’s estimate of potential exposure of loss.


The Bank believes the level of the ALL is appropriate as recorded in the financial statements. See further discussion in the section below titled “Allowance for Loan Losses”.





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Management’s Discussion & Analysis

The following discussion describes the Company’s consolidated results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011, as compared to the Bank’s results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and also compares the Company’s consolidated financial condition as of June 30, 2011 to the Bank’s financial condition at December 31, 2010.  Since the consummation of the Reorganization, the Company's sole asset is the Bank and the Company's operations are conducted solely through the Bank. Accordingly, management believes that comparisons of Company financial information on a consolidated basis for dates and periods from and after the March 10, 2011 Reorganization Date with financial information for the Bank for dates and periods prior to the Reorganization Date are appropriate and meaningful.

Like most community banks, the Bank derives most of its income from interest it receives on its loans and investments. The Bank’s primary source of funds for making its loans and investments is its deposits, most of which are interest-bearing. Consequently, one of the key measures of the Bank’s success is net interest income, which is the difference between income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and expense on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowed funds. Another key measure is the spread between the yield earned on interest-earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.

The Bank maintains the ALL to absorb probable losses on existing loans that may become uncollectible. The Bank establishes and maintains the ALL by charging a provision for loan losses against operating earnings. The following section includes a further discussion of this process.

In addition to earning interest on loans and investments, the Bank earns income through fees charged to customers for services provided. These fees include the origination of long-term, fixed rate mortgage loans which are sold with servicing released in the secondary market.

Non-interest expenses include personnel, facilities, marketing, FDIC insurance premiums, audit and legal, and other costs related to the conduct of the Bank’s business.

The various components of non-interest income and non-interest expense are described in the following discussion which also identifies significant factors that have affected the Bank’s financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying financial statements. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes and the other statistical information included in this report.



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The Bank received its charter and opened for business on July 24, 2006. The table and graph below show the increases and decreases in end-of-quarter assets of the Bank since that time.

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July 2006 thru December 2008

 

 

March 2009 thru June 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

Total Assets

 

% Growth

 

 

Date

 

Total Assets

 

% Growth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jul-06

 

 $      20,824,545

 

 

 

 

Mar-09

 

 $    121,815,492

 

 

2%

 

Sep-06

 

 $      26,737,176

 

28%

 

 

Jun-09

 

 $    121,626,414

 

 

0%

 

Dec-06

 

 $      32,600,536

 

22%

 

 

Sep-09

 

 $    118,964,450

 

 

-2%

 

Mar-07

 

 $      39,447,477

 

21%

 

 

Dec-09

 

 $    120,807,482

 

 

2%

 

Jun-07

 

 $      44,966,989

 

14%

 

 

Mar-10

 

 $    122,940,295

 

 

2%

 

Sep-07

 

 $      58,190,302

 

29%

 

 

Jun-10

 

 $    147,394,234

 

 

20%

 

Dec-07

 

 $      71,851,968

 

23%

 

 

Sep-10

 

 $    161,221,291

 

 

9%

 

Mar-08

 

 $      86,699,212

 

21%

 

 

Dec-10

 

 $    163,697,874

 

 

2%

 

Jun-08

 

 $      92,258,664

 

6%

 

 

Mar-11

 

 $    159,438,965

 

 

-3%

[1]

Sep-08

 

 $    105,211,742

 

14%

 

 

Jun-11

 

 $    167,825,844

 

 

5%

[1]

Dec-08

 

 $    119,041,620

 

13%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[1] Reflects assets of the Company subsequent to the reorganization


The graph and table above show that asset growth was significant during the Bank’s initial two and a half years of operation.  Asset growth slowed subsequent to December 31, 2008 as management curtailed lending under a recessionary environment.  However, the Bank took advantage of a special growth opportunity in April, 2010 when it added another seasoned commercial lending officer with established ties to the Oshkosh community.  This addition had an immediate impact enabling the Bank to increase total loans by about $32.2 million during the last three quarters of 2010.  Management has curtailed asset growth during the last two quarters in accordance with the Bank’s capital management guidelines.



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The Company intends to continue to adhere to a business plan that includes:

Ø

Serving as a community bank from two locations in Oshkosh, Wisconsin;

Ø

Attracting primarily local deposits;

Ø

Maintaining loan growth without sacrificing credit quality; and


Ø

Concentrating on banking services and products, rather than ancillary services.


These fundamental tenets will be pursued with appropriate modifications made for changes in budgeted growth, interest rate assumptions, product/service offerings, and staffing.  Management has identified capital enhancement as a priority for 2011.  The near term focus will be on improving earnings while containing asset growth.


Allowance for Loan Losses and Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses charged to earnings for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 was $600,000 compared to $437,000 for the same period in 2010.  Although the $600,000 provision represents a significant increase from the provision for the same period last year, it reflects the significant growth in total loans and the continued effect the state of the economy has had in the Bank’s market area.  As of June 30, 2011, the loan portfolio increased $14.8 million or 10.6% compared to the loan portfolio balance as of December 31, 2010.  The provision for loan losses for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 is supported by Management’s ongoing assessment of risk associated with the current loan portfolio.

The Bank sold a property held as Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”) for $850,000 during the first six months of 2011.  The Bank financed the sale under terms that require the Bank to classify the loan as non-accruing.


A summary of past due and non-accruing loans as of June 30, 2011 is reported in the table below:


 

 

 

 

 

 

Over 90 days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

 

 

Past Due Loans

 

30 - 59 days

 

60 - 89 days

 

nonaccruing

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal balance

 

 $   106,250

 

 $              0

 

 $   1,068,686

 

 $   1,174,936

Number of loans

 

1

 

    0

 

    3

 

  4

% of Gross Loans

 

0.07%

 

0.00%

 

0.69%

 

0.76%



Per Bank policy, and regulation, loans past due 90 days or more are placed in a non-accrual status. All interest accrued up to that point is reversed out of interest income. In addition, loans less than 90 days past due will be classified as non-accrual if circumstances exist that jeopardize meeting contractual payment requirements.  No further interest accrues as long as the loan remains in non-accrual status. Such loans are considered to be on a cash basis, so any payments received are recognized as principal reductions or as income depending upon the circumstances of the borrower. Even if payments reduce the delinquency to less than 90 days, the loan remains classified as non-accrual until all past due principal and interest is collected.



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For the quarter ended June 30, 2011, interest payments of $10,039 were received on loans classified as non-accrual.  The amount of additional interest that would have been recorded as interest income had the non-accrual loans been current during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 is approximately $920.


Historical performance is not an indicator of future performance, particularly considering the Bank’s relatively short operating history.  Future results could differ materially.  However, management believes, based upon known factors, management’s judgment, regulatory methodologies, and generally accepted accounting principles that the current methodology used to determine the adequacy of the ALL is reasonable.

The ALL is also subject to regulatory examinations and determinations as to adequacy, which may take into account such factors as the methodology used to calculate the ALL and the size of the ALL in comparison to a group of peer banks identified by the regulators.  During their routine examinations of banks, regulatory agencies may require a bank to make additional provisions to its ALL when, in the opinion of the regulators, credit evaluations and ALL methodology differ materially from those of management.  While it is the Bank’s policy to charge off in the current period loans for which a loss is considered probable, there are additional risks of future losses that cannot be quantified precisely or attributed to particular loans or classes of loans.  

Management is intent upon maintaining the quality of the loan portfolio. The Bank’s loan staff is constantly monitoring the performance of its loans, and working with borrowers to assist in finding solutions to potential problems.



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Balance Sheet

The breakdown of the Company’s and the Bank’s balance sheets at the dates indicated by dollar balances and percentage of total assets is shown below.

During the six-months ended June 30, 2011, total assets increased by $4.1 million or approximately 2.5%.  This change reflected net loan growth of $14.3 million, a decrease of $6.3 million in cash and equivalents, a decrease of $0.3 million in other assets and the decline of $2.7 million in investment securities.  A $0.9 million decrease in other real estate owned is discussed in detail under “Allowance for Loan Losses” above.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2011, total deposits increased $3.0 million and other borrowings increased $0.1 million.

The composition of the balance sheet has changed to include 7.0% liquid assets, cash and cash equivalents and securities, compared to 12.7% as of December 31, 2010.  Management utilized liquid assets and increased term deposits to fund loan growth during the first six months of 2011.  The Company shifted lower yielding liquid assets into higher yielding loans.  This effort was intended to increase the earnings capacity of the Company’s balance sheet while limiting total asset growth during the six-months ended June 30, 2011.


 

 

Choice Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Choice Bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

Dollar Amount

 

%

 

Dollar Amount

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and equivalents

 

 $            2,741,127

 

1.63%

 

 $            9,091,935

 

5.55%

Securities available for sale

 

               9,084,165

 

5.41%

 

             11,762,431

 

7.18%

Loans held for sale

 

                  620,000

 

0.37%

 

                  638,131

 

0.39%

Loans

 

           151,502,873

 

90.28%

 

           137,187,579

 

83.81%

Other real estate owned

 

               1,042,200

 

0.62%

 

               1,892,200

 

1.16%

Other assets

 

               2,835,479

 

1.69%

 

               3,125,598

 

1.91%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

 $        167,825,844

 

100.00%

 

 $        163,697,874

 

100.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 $        153,773,646

 

91.63%

 

 $        150,818,896

 

92.13%

Borrowed funds

 

                  145,000

 

0.08%

 

                             0

 

0.00%

Other liabilities

 

                  736,248

 

0.44%

 

                  623,533

 

0.38%

Stockholders' equity

 

             13,170,950

 

7.85%

 

             12,255,445

 

7.49%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

 

 $        167,825,844

 

100.00%

 

 $        163,697,874

 

100.00%




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Loans


As shown in the table below, gross loans increased $14.8 million from December 31, 2010 to June 30, 2011.  The primary source for new loans has been the commercial real estate and residential real estate market segments.  The Bank intends to continue to pursue loan opportunities without sacrificing prudent underwriting standards.


The Bank has managed its loan portfolio to achieve diversification, both in types of loans made and location. The Bank has bought and sold participations in commercial and commercial real estate loans with banks in other parts of Wisconsin and in Minnesota. The participation loans purchased are underwritten to the same standards as those imposed upon loans made by the Bank in its market area, with the lone exception of the “face-to-face” meeting between the borrower and the Bank’s loan officer. Fifteen and thirty-year fixed-rate mortgage loans are sold in the secondary market, with servicing released to the purchaser. The components of the  loan portfolio at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized as follows:


Type of Loans

 

June 30, 2011

 

%

 

December 31, 2010

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 $          25,718,692

 

16.59%

 

 $          26,428,301

 

18.84%

Real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

             70,364,762

 

45.38%

 

             62,208,710

 

44.36%

Residential

 

             37,035,957

 

23.89%

 

             32,477,382

 

23.16%

Construction & Development

 

             14,050,451

 

9.06%

 

             11,514,963

 

8.21%

Second Mortgages

 

               1,821,212

 

1.18%

 

               1,903,147

 

1.36%

Equity lines of credit

 

               5,492,123

 

3.54%

 

               5,059,613

 

3.61%

Consumer

 

                  565,011

 

0.36%

 

                  641,195

 

0.46%

Subtotals

 

           155,048,208

 

100.00%

 

           140,233,311

 

100.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

               3,545,335

 

2.29%

 

               3,045,732

 

2.17%

Loans, net

 

 $        151,502,873

 

97.71%

 

 $        137,187,579

 

97.83%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


As of June 30, 2011, approximately 45% of loans were made to finance commercial real estate, approximately 17% of loans were made to finance commercial enterprises, and approximately 24% of loans were made to finance residential property.  There were no other loan categories that exceeded 10% of total loans as of June 30, 2011.   



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Investments


The estimated fair market value of the investment portfolio as of June 30, 2011 was $9,084,165 including a pre-tax unrealized gain of $359,891.  As of December 31, 2010, estimated fair market value was $11,762,431 including pre-tax unrealized gain of $309,771.  There were no significant pre-tax unrealized losses at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.


The Company’s investment strategies are aimed at maximizing income, preserving principal, managing interest rate risk, and avoiding credit risk.  Although the Company has no immediate plans to sell any securities, all investments are classified as “available for sale.”  This classification strengthens the Company’s liquidity position by allowing management the flexibility to sell securities in the future should conditions change.

 

The following table sets forth information regarding the scheduled maturities for the Company’s investment securities as of June 30, 2011, by contractual maturity.  The maturities of the mortgage-backed securities are the stated maturity date of each security.  The table does not take into consideration the effects of scheduled payments or possible payoffs.


 

 

 

 

 

 

After 1 Year

 

After 5 Year

 

 

 

 

Within 1 Year

 

Within 5 Years

 

Within 10 Years

 

After 10 Years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At June 30, 2011:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Agency Securities

 

 $   1,559

 

4.36%

 

 $          0

 

0.00%

 

 $   1,501

 

1.84%

 

 $          0

 

0.00%

Municipal Securities

 

      2,336

 

3.51%

 

      1,931

 

5.49%

 

         552

 

5.20%

 

      0

 

0.00%

Mortgage Backed Securities

 

             0

 

0.00%

 

      1,205

 

4.84%

 

             0

 

0.00%

 

     0

 

0.00%

Corporate Securities

 

             0

 

0.00%

 

             0

 

0.00%

 

             0

 

0.00%

 

      0

 

0.00%

Total

 

 $   3,895

 

3.85%

 

 $   3,136

 

5.24%

 

 $   2,053

 

2.74%

 

 $          0

 

0.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Totals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Amount

 

Yield

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At June 30, 2011:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Agency Securities

 

 $   3,060

 

3.13%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Municipal Securities

 

      4,819

 

4.50%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage Backed Securities

 

      1,205

 

4.84%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Securities

 

             0

 

0.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 $   9,084

 

4.08%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





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Deposits


During the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, deposits increased $3.0 million or 1.96%, compared to December 31, 2010.


Noninterest-bearing deposits increased $0.8 million, or 11.6%, during the first six months of 2011.  Management believes that some of this increase may be temporary as deposit customers evaluate other investment options.


Interest-bearing deposits increased by $2.2 million during the six-month period ended June 30, 2011.  Certificates of deposit balances increased $8.1 million, or 9.6%, offset by a $6.9 million, or 12.8% decrease in money market accounts during this period.  Interest bearing checking and savings balances increased about $1.0 million, or 14.9%, for the six months ended June 30, 2011.


The decline in money market balances is attributable to management’s effort to reduce reliance on these deposits.  Management targeted term deposit growth to secure stable deposit funds and to reduce short-term interest rate risk.


The $8.1 million increase in certificates of deposit during the first six months of 2011 includes a $7.5 million increase in brokered deposits and a $0.6 million increase in local customer deposits.  Management monitors funding provided by non-core funding sources, such as brokered deposits, to ensure compliance with the Company’s Asset and Liability Management Policy.


The table below shows the deposit breakdown by dollar balance and percentage of total deposits as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.


 

 

June 30, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

Dollars

 

%

 

Dollars

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non interest-bearing deposits

 

 $        7,513,467

 

4.88%

 

 $        6,730,342

 

4.46%

Interest-bearing demand

 

           3,351,781

 

2.18%

 

           3,109,973

 

2.06%

Money market accounts

 

         46,698,583

 

30.37%

 

         53,571,610

 

35.52%

Savings accounts

 

           3,963,974

 

2.58%

 

           3,257,156

 

2.16%

Certificates of deposit less than $100,000

 

         36,227,121

 

23.56%

 

         36,762,000

 

24.38%

Certificates of deposit $100,000 and greater

 

         56,018,720

 

36.43%

 

         47,387,815

 

31.42%

 

 

 $    153,773,646

 

100.00%

 

 $    150,818,896

 

100.00%


The following table shows a breakdown by dollar amount and maturity of certificates of deposit as of June 30, 2011.



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Certificates

 

Certificates

 

 

 

 

of Deposit

 

of Deposit

 

 

 

 

Less Than

 

$100,000

 

 

 

 

$100,000

 

and Greater

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due three months or less

 

 $     6,235,361

 

 $   11,874,375

 

 $   18,109,736

Due more than three months to six months

 

        2,614,564

 

        5,159,361

 

        7,773,925

More than six months to one year

 

      12,876,477

 

        6,357,812

 

      19,234,289

Over one year

 

      14,500,719

 

      32,627,172

 

      47,127,891

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 $   36,227,121

 

 $   56,018,720

 

 $   92,245,841


Income Taxes


The Bank has a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $5.0 million that may be applied against future federal and state taxable income. If not used, these carryforwards will begin to expire on December 31, 2026 for federal tax purposes and on December 31, 2021 for Wisconsin tax purposes.



Liquidity and Sensitivity


Interest rate risk is fundamental to the business of banking. Changes in interest rates can expose an institution to adverse shifts in the level of net interest income or other rate-sensitive income sources and impair the underlying value of its assets and liabilities.


The Bank’s Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”) is responsible for managing liquidity and interest rate risk. The Board of Directors has adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Policy which establishes a hierarchy of sources of funds the Bank would use in case of a liquidity crisis.


The Bank’s primary potential source of funds on a short-term basis is an overnight line of credit established with its correspondent bank. As of June 30, 2011, the Bank had access to a $10.4 million line of credit (of which $5.1 million is unsecured).  Nothing was drawn on this line of credit at June 30, 2011.  The highest amount outstanding under the line of credit in the quarter ended June 30, 2011 was $8.0 million.


The Bank relies primarily on local deposits to fund lending and investing operations. Besides the lines of credit mentioned above, the Bank has access to needed funds through brokered deposits, which represent deposits from outside of its market area. As of June 30, 2011, the Bank had third-party brokered deposits of $22.7 million compared to $15.7 million at December 31, 2010.  Another source the Bank has used to obtain deposits from outside of its market area is the CDARs One-way Buy program. As of June 30, 2011, the Bank has CDARs One-Way Buy funds of $4.5 million.  The Bank will consider judicious use of third-party brokered certificates of deposit in the future to supplement local deposits in order to fund loan growth.


The Bank also has $6.1 million of deposits in the CDARs Reciprocal Program. Those are local deposits transferred to other institutions to ensure complete FDIC coverage, with an equal amount transferred to the Bank from other financial institutions participating in the program. This program allows the Bank to retain local deposits in excess of the FDIC insurance amount, while providing full insurance coverage to its customers.


All deposits obtained through third-party deposit brokers or through the CDARS program are reported as brokered deposits in the Bank’s financial reports.  The Bank’s Asset-Liability Management Policy allows a maximum percentage of 30% brokered deposits to total deposits.  As of June 30, 2011 the percentage of brokered deposits to total deposits was 21.63%.



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One measure of short-term interest rate risk is gap analysis, which compares the dollar amount of assets which can be re-priced in a certain time period to liabilities which can be re-priced in the same period. Theoretically, in a period of rising market interest rates, being asset sensitive (whereby more assets re-pricing than liabilities) is advantageous. The converse is true in a declining rate environment. The theoretical advantage is mitigated by the fact that borrowers refinance loans as rates decline, and certificate of deposit holders move to higher yielding CD’s in a rising rate environment. The gap analysis is a tool that assists the ALCO in monitoring maturities and setting loan and deposit rates. As of June 30, 2011, the Bank is liability sensitive, meaning that it is better positioned in a declining interest rate environment.  Management has focused attention on reducing short-term sensitivity to rising interest rates by implementing strategies to extend deposit maturities and securing match-funding for larger credits.  Management will continue to manage assets and liabilities to minimize interest rate risk to the balance sheet.


Capital Resources


Management monitors the Company’s and the Bank’s capital levels and has not identified significant capital expenditure needs that would have an impact on capital requirements at this time.  As of June 30, 2011, the Bank’s Tier 1 risk-weighted capital ratio, total risk-weighted capital, and Tier 1 leverage ratio were in excess of regulatory minimums and the Bank was classified as “adequately capitalized”.  The Bank does not anticipate changes in the mix and relative costs of capital at this time.


Results of Operations



The following is a summary of operations for the periods indicated:


 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choice

 

 

 

Choice

 

 

 

 

Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Choice Bank

 

Consolidated

 

Choice Bank

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 $     1,757,991

 

 $     1,083,953

 

 $     3,339,472

 

 $     2,084,174

Provision for loan loss

 

           300,000

 

           332,000

 

           600,000

 

           437,000

Non-interest income

 

             78,798

 

           203,504

 

           159,034

 

           400,329

Non-interest expense

 

           988,460

 

        1,019,006

 

        2,017,944

 

        1,828,561

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           548,329

 

            (63,549)

 

           880,562

 

           218,942

Income taxes

 

                      0

 

            (10,082)

 

                      0

 

           102,350

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 $        548,329

 

 $         (53,467)

 

 $        880,562

 

 $        116,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average equity

 

17.00%

 

-1.23%

 

13.74%

 

1.32%

Return on average assets

 

1.35%

 

-0.16%

 

1.08%

 

0.18%

Average equity to average assets

 

7.96%

 

13.27%

 

7.85%

 

13.85%




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Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, was $548,329, an increase of $601,796 from a net loss of $53,467 for the corresponding period in 2010.  This increase was attributable to a $674,038 increase in net interest income and decreases of $32,000 in provision for loan losses and $30,546 in non-interest expense.  These improvements were partially offset by a $124,706 decrease in non-interest income.  Net income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 was $880,562, an increase of $763,970 compared to net income of $116,592 for the corresponding period in 2010.  The increase in year-to-date net income is attributed to a $1,255,298 increase in net interest income offset by a $241,295 decline in non-interest income, $189,383 rise in non-interest expense, and a $163,000 increase in provision for loan losses.

  

A $300,000 provision for loan loss was charged to earnings for the second quarter of 2011, versus a $332,000 provision taken during the second quarter of 2010.  Year to date through June 30, 2011, the provision for loan losses was $600,000 compared to $437,000 during the first six months of 2010.  Provision expense is determined based on management’s ongoing assessment of risk associated with the loan portfolio.  The higher provision posted for the second quarter and year to date periods is also reflective of the growth in total loans.  The loan portfolio increased by $7.4 million or 5.12% during the three-month period ended June 30, 2011 and increased by $14.8 million or 10.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2011.


The Company did not report federal and state income tax expense for 2011 due to the offset of the deferred tax valuation allowance.  The zero tax expense for the three-months ended June 30, 2011 compares to a $10,082 tax credit for the corresponding period in 2010.  The reported tax benefit provided by the deferred tax valuation allowance resulted in a $102,350 decrease in tax expense for the six-months ended June 30, 2011 relative to the tax expense reported for the corresponding period in 2010.



Net Interest Income


Net interest income is the largest component of the Company’s operating income and represents the difference between interest earned on loans, investments and other interest-earning assets offset by the interest expense attributable to the deposits and borrowings that fund such assets.  Interest rate fluctuations, together with changes in the volume and types of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, combine to affect total net interest income.


Net interest income for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 was $1,757,991, an increase of $674,038, compared to $1,083,953 for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.  Net interest income for the six-months ended June 30, 2011 was $3,339,472, an increase of $1,255,298, compared to the $2,084,174 reported for the comparable period in 2010.  Management has managed the earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities to increase net interest performance under a prevailing low rate environment.  The following table provides a summary of the changes in interest earned and interest paid resulting from changes in volume and changes in rates:



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Comparison 3-Months Ended June 30, 2011 versus 2010:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) Due to Change In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Average

 

Total

 

 

Balance

 

Rate

 

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

 $        529,294

 

 $        111,297

 

 $        640,591

Interest Expense

 

167,786

 

   (201,233)

 

   (33,447)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Income

 

 $        361,508

 

 $        312,530

 

 $        674,038

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Comparison 6-Months Ended June 30, 2011 versus 2010:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) Due to Change In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Average

 

Total

 

 

Balance

 

Rate

 

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

 $     1,172,718

 

 $          59,593

 

 $     1,232,311

Interest Expense

 

405,828

 

  (428,815)

 

   (22,987)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Interest Income

 

 $        766,890

 

 $        488,408

 

 $     1,255,298


The increase in net interest income for the three-month period ended June 30, 2011 relative to the comparable period in 2010 is due to the combination of growth in earning assets and the increase in net interest spread.  Average earning assets held during the second quarter of 2011 were $39.4 million greater than the average earning assets held during the second quarter of 2010.  The growth in earning assets generated $529,294 in additional interest income and provided a $361,508 increase to net interest income when offset by $167,786 in interest expense resulting from the growth in deposit balances.  The increase in net interest spread between the three-month-periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 generated additional net interest income of $312,530 for the second quarter 2011.  The net interest spread for the second quarter 2011 was 4.16% compared to net interest spread of 3.32% for the second quarter 2010.


The increase in net interest income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 relative to the comparable period in 2010 is also attributed to the combination of growth in earning assets and the increase in net interest spread.  Average earning assets held during the first six months of 2011 were $43.1 million greater than the average earning assets held during the first six months of 2010.  The growth in earning assets generated $1,172,718 in additional interest income and provided a $766,890 increase to net interest income when offset by $405,828 in interest expense resulting from the growth in deposit balances.  The increase in net interest spread between the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 generated additional net interest income of $488,408 for the year to date.  The net interest spread for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 was $4.00% compared to net interest spread of 3.31% for the comparable period in 2010.


The improvement in net interest spread noted for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 is attributed to a rise in yield on earning assets combined with a reduction in the cost of funds.  The rise in yield on earning assets during the current year enabled the Company to generate additional net interest income of $111,297 for the second quarter and additional net interest income of $59,593 year-to-date.  The reduction in cost of funds during the current year enabled the company to generate additional net interest income of $201,233 for the second quarter and additional net interest income of $428,815 year-to-date.


Growth in volume of interest-earning assets and volume of interest-bearing liabilities contributed $361,508 of the increase in net interest income for the second quarter and contributed $766,890 for the six-months ended June 30, 2011, relative to the same periods for 2010.



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The Bank’s average interest-earning assets of $162.2 million for the second quarter of 2011 yielded an average return of 5.67% compared to average interest-earning assets of $122.8 million and a 5.39% average return for the second quarter of 2010.  For the six months ended June 30, 2011, average earning assets and yield were $160.9 million and 5.56% respectively, compared to $117.8 million and 5.48% for the comparable period in 2010.


Interest-bearing liabilities averaged $142.1 million for the second quarter of 2011 and posted an average interest rate of 1.51%.  The average balance and average interest rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities were $109.7 million and 2.08% respectively, for the second quarter of 2010.  Year-to-date, average interest-bearing liabilities and average interest rate were $141.4 million and 1.56% respectively compared to $103.8 million and 2.17% for the comparable period in 2010.





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Non-Interest Income



The following table reflects the various components of non-interest income for the three and six- month periods ending June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively:


 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest income

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loan document preparation fees

 

 $               15,489

 

 $               19,235

 

-19.5%

Other customer service fees

 

                  27,685

 

                  28,118

 

-1.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total customer service fees

 

                  43,174

 

                  47,353

 

-8.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary market fees

 

                  30,126

 

                  53,451

 

-43.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income on other real estate

 

                    5,498

 

                102,700

 

-94.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest income

 

 $               78,798

 

 $             203,504

 

-61.3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest income

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loan document preparation fees

 

 $               29,327

 

 $               40,825

 

-28.2%

Other customer service fees

 

                  58,658

 

                  57,713

 

1.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total customer service fees

 

                  87,985

 

                  98,538

 

-10.7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary market fees

 

                  65,551

 

                  98,063

 

-33.2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income on other real estate

 

                    5,498

 

                203,728

 

-97.3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-interest income

 

 $             159,034

 

 $             400,329

 

-60.3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Non-interest income decreased $124,706, or 61.3%, for the three months ended June 30, 2011 versus the comparable period in 2010.  For the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 non-interest income decreased $241,295, or 60.3% relative to the comparable period in 2010.


A decline in rental income on other real estate owned had the most notable impact on non-interest income for both periods.  Rental income on other real estate owned decreased $97,202 for the second quarter and $198,230 for the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2011 relative to the same periods for 2010.  The OREO property that generated rental income in 2010 was sold in December 2010.  The rental income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 was generated on a smaller property.


A decline in secondary market fees also had an impact on non-interest income for both periods.  Secondary market fees, which are heavily tied to mortgage financing volume, decreased $23,325 for the second quarter and $32,512 for the year-to-date 2011 relative to the same periods for 2010.  Mortgage financing activity has declined during 2011 compared to financing activity experienced during the same period in 2010.




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Non-Interest Expense



The following table reflects the various components of non-interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.


 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest expense

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and benefits

 

 $             538,745

 

 $             564,195

 

-4.5%

Occupancy and equipment

 

                  88,470

 

                  93,281

 

-5.2%

Data processing

 

                  30,291

 

                  54,207

 

-44.1%

Marketing

 

                  10,773

 

                  26,334

 

-59.1%

Legal fees

 

                  27,093

 

                  86,579

 

-68.7%

Professional fees

 

                  95,831

 

                  55,696

 

72.1%

FDIC Premium

 

                  85,979

 

                  36,902

 

133.0%

Director Fees

 

                  18,750

 

                  18,750

 

0.0%

Other operating expenses

 

                  92,528

 

                  83,062

 

11.4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 $             988,460

 

 $          1,019,006

 

-3.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest expense

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and benefits

 

 $          1,074,289

 

 $          1,012,447

 

6.1%

Occupancy and equipment

 

                182,798

 

                199,267

 

-8.3%

Data processing

 

                  62,626

 

                  99,822

 

-37.3%

Marketing

 

                  18,768

 

                  38,830

 

-51.7%

Legal fees

 

                  46,355

 

                107,463

 

-56.9%

Professional fees

 

                157,423

 

                109,703

 

43.5%

FDIC Premium

 

                170,337

 

                  85,009

 

100.4%

Director Fees

 

                  37,500

 

                  37,500

 

0.0%

Loss on devaluation of other assets

 

                100,000

 

                           0

 

N/A

Other operating expenses

 

                167,848

 

                138,520

 

21.2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 $          2,017,944

 

 $          1,828,561

 

10.4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Non-interest expense decreased $30,546, or 3.0%, for the three months ended June 30, 2011 versus the comparable period in 2010.  For the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 non-interest expense increased $189,383, or 10.4% relative to the comparable period in 2010.


For the three-months ended June 30, 2011, salaries and benefits decreased $25,450 relative to the same period for 2010.  Salaries for 2010 included a $90,000 severance payment to a former employee.


For the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, a $100,000 loss was incurred related to the devaluation of an investment held in other assets.  The loss was recognized during the first



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quarter of 2011 based on a determination of permanent loss of value in the underlying investment.


An increase in FDIC premiums had an impact on non-interest expense for both periods.  FDIC premium expense increased $49,077 for the second quarter and $85,328 for the six-months ended June 30, 2011 relative to the same periods for 2010.  FDIC premium expense increased during 2011 due to deposit growth and a rise in the Bank’s assessment rate.


A decline in legal fees had an impact on non-interest expense for both periods.  Legal fees decreased $59,486 for the second quarter and $61,108 for the six-months ended June 30, 2011 relative to the same periods for 2010.  Legal expense for the related periods in 2010 included costs associated with the formation of the bank holding company.


A decline in data processing expense had an impact on non-interest expense for both periods.  Data processing costs decreased $23,916 for the second quarter and $37,196 for the six-months ended June 30, 2011 relative to the same periods for 2010.  The renegotiation of a major vendor contract provided much of the savings reported for 2011 relative to the comparable periods for 2010.




Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


The Bank has no material off-balance sheet arrangements, other than the Bank’s commitments to extend credit and unfunded commitments.  At June 30, 2011, the Bank had commitments to extend credit and unfunded commitments of approximately $6.6 million and $11.1 million, respectively.   


ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk


The disclosure contemplated by Item 3 is not required because the Bank qualifies as a smaller reporting company.




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ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures


As reported in the Bank's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 (the "2010 Form 10-K"), the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer identified a material weakness as of December 31, 2010 in the Bank's internal controls over its financial reporting processes. The material weakness related to the failure of the Bank's internal controls to provide a proper and timely review and reporting of the Bank's asset quality and the valuation of OREO properties necessary for the Board of Directors to evaluate and establish the ALL and take adequate provision with respect thereto. In the 2010 Form 10-K the Bank reported that it intended, subsequent to the date thereof, to engage an outside professional consultant to conduct a review of the Bank's system of internal controls and procedures and assist management in making any changes appropriate to remedy the material weakness and any other deficiencies and to improve the design of such system to assure the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. As of the date of this Report, management believes that the material weakness identified in the 2010 Form 10-K continues to exist, although the Company continues to pursue the steps noted above, including engagement of an outside consulting firm, to assist the Company in remediating the identified weakness and improving the design of its system of internal controls and procedures.  Management expects that the material weakness will be substantially remediated prior to the end of 2011, although there can be no assurance that management will be successful in such remedial efforts by that date, or at all.


As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined under Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e).


Based on this evaluation, the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this report, such disclosure controls and procedures were reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is: (a) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and (b) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, the Company’s management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable assurance in achieving the desired control objectives and in reaching a reasonable level of assurance the Company’s management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.


There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal controls over financial reporting.




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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

The Bank may from time to time be engaged in routine litigation incidental to its business.  There are, however, presently no proceedings pending or contemplated which, in the Company’s opinion, would have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position.


ITEM 1A. Risk Factors


There have been no material changes in the risk factors reported in Item 1A of the Bank’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

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


Not applicable.


ITEM 3. Default Upon Senior Securities


Not applicable.


ITEM 5. Other Information


There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Board of Directors.


Subsequent Events have been evaluated through the date the financial statements are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


ITEM 6. Exhibits


Exhibit Number

Description

31.1

Rule 302 Certification of Principal Executive Officer

31.2

Rule 302 Certification of Principal Financial Officer

32.1

Rule 1350 Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

101

Interactive Data Filer




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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


 

 

 

CHOICE BANCORP, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

August 15, 2011

 

/s/ J. Scott Sitter

 

 

 

J. Scott Sitter

 

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

Date:

August 15, 2011

 

/s/ John F. Glynn

 

 

 

John F. Glynn

 

 

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)





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