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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, 2012.

 

OR

 

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

For the transition period from ______ to _____.

 

Commission File Number: 0-22219

 

FIRST SOUTH BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Virginia   56-1999749
(State or other jurisdiction of   (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

 

1311 Carolina Avenue, Washington, North Carolina 27889

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(252) 946-4178

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

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

Yes x    No ¨

 

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

Yes x    No ¨

 

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

 

Large Accelerated Filer ¨ Accelerated Filer ¨
Non-Accelerated Filer ¨ Smaller Reporting Company x
(Do not check if a Smaller Reporting Company)  

 

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

Yes ¨    No x

 

Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of August 10, 2012: 9,751,271.

 

 
 

 

CONTENTS

 

PAGE
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
     
Item 1. Financial Statements  
     
  Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2012  
  (unaudited) and December 31, 2011 1
     
  Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the  
  Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited) 2
     
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the  
  Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited) 3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended  
  June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited) 4
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 5
     
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and   
  Results of Operations 22
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 30
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 30
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 31
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 31
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 31
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 31
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 31
     
Item 5. Other Information 31
     
Item 6. Exhibits 31
     
Signatures   32
     
Exhibits  

 

 
 

  

First South Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2012   2011*
   (unaudited)     
Assets           
           
Cash and due from banks  $12,465,913   $14,298,146 
Interest-earning deposits with banks   22,292,778    18,476,173 
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value   164,976,511    138,515,210 
Loans and leases receivable:          
Held for sale   4,397,747    6,435,983 
Held for investment   501,067,144    533,960,226 
Allowance for loan and lease losses   (14,003,657)   (15,194,014)
Loans and leases receivable, net   491,461,234    525,202,195 
Premises and equipment, net   12,620,995    11,679,430 
Other real estate owned   17,845,050    17,004,874 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   1,288,200    1,886,900 
Accrued interest receivable   2,454,890    2,210,314 
Goodwill   4,218,576    4,218,576 
Mortgage servicing rights   1,333,366    1,237,161 
Identifiable intangible assets   55,020    70,740 
Income tax receivable   3,013,879    2,194,677 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   7,938,384    9,946,459 
           
Total assets  $741,964,796   $746,940,855 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity          
           
Deposits:          
Demand  $261,295,293   $243,719,526 
Savings   30,346,697    28,988,522 
Large denomination certificates of deposit   181,946,545    195,429,182 
Other time   161,041,299    174,479,477 
Total deposits   634,629,834    642,616,707 
Borrowed money   1,758,154    2,096,189 
Junior subordinated debentures   10,310,000    10,310,000 
Other liabilities   9,098,635    7,804,687 
Total liabilities   655,796,623    662,827,583 
           
Common stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; 11,254,222 shares issued; 9,751,271 shares outstanding   97,513    97,513 
Additional paid-in capital   35,812,995    35,815,098 
Retained earnings, substantially restricted   77,452,728    76,510,081 
Treasury stock, at cost   (31,967,269)   (31,967,269)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net   4,772,206    3,657,849 
Total stockholders' equity   86,168,173    84,113,272 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $741,964,796   $746,940,855 

 

*Derived from audited consolidated financial statements

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

1
 

 

First South Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
                 
Interest income:                    
Interest and fees on loans  $7,447,269   $8,905,881   $15,113,844   $17,729,875 
Interest and dividends on investments and deposits   1,370,749    1,282,570    2,617,711    2,349,776 
Total interest income   8,818,018    10,188,451    17,731,555    20,079,651 
                     
Interest expense:                    
Interest on deposits   1,249,628    1,924,835    2,570,823    3,901,704 
Interest on borrowings   923    1,553    2,039    28,967 
Interest on junior subordinated notes   91,117    83,911    183,311    165,232 
Total interest expense   1,341,668    2,010,299    2,756,173    4,095,903 
Net interest income   7,476,350    8,178,152    14,975,382    15,983,748 
Provision for credit losses   775,000    3,080,000    2,615,000    5,530,011 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   6,701,350    5,098,152    12,360,382    10,453,737 
                     
Non-interest income:                    
Fees and service charges   1,454,625    1,581,922    2,934,762    3,068,624 
Loan servicing fees   202,776    196,988    415,577    395,072 
Gain (loss) on sale of other real estate, net   (47,056)   53,387    (76,021)   (28,708)
Gain on sale of mortgage loans   264,266    111,546    568,874    231,528 
Gain on sale of investment securities   485,047    -    1,518,904    52,146 
Other income   292,999    553,868    532,509    761,000 
Total non-interest income   2,652,657    2,497,711    5,894,605    4,479,662 
                     
Non-interest expense:                    
Compensation and fringe benefits   4,387,489    3,941,577    8,545,101    7,731,256 
Federal deposit insurance premiums   259,087    293,284    511,486    584,784 
Premises and equipment   538,812    433,512    967,280    856,792 
Advertising   67,531    38,280    133,565    85,384 
Payroll and other taxes   357,480    352,520    763,275    754,148 
Data processing   604,250    622,859    1,213,959    1,223,400 
Amortization of intangible assets   124,942    145,578    225,498    292,781 
Other real estate owned expense   1,307,097    265,334    2,585,396    484,851 
Other   954,220    895,158    1,893,492    1,760,919 
Total non-interest expense   8,600,908    6,988,102    16,839,052    13,774,315 
                     
Income before income tax expense   753,099    607,761    1,415,935    1,159,084 
Income tax expense   272,348    225,671    473,288    450,211 
                     
NET INCOME  $480,751   $382,090   $942,647   $708,873 
                     
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes   1,348,083    843,478    1,114,357    623,231 
Comprehensive income  $1,828,834   $1,225,568   $2,057,004   $1,332,104 
                     
Per share data:                    
Basic earnings per share  $0.05   $0.04   $0.10   $0.07 
Diluted earnings per share  $0.05   $0.04   $0.10   $0.07 
Average basic shares outstanding   9,751,271    9,751,271    9,751,271    9,751,271 
Average diluted shares outstanding   9,751,271    9,751,271    9,751,271    9,751,271 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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First South Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(unaudited)

 

                   Accumulated     
           Retained       Other     
       Additional   Earnings,       Comprehensive     
   Common   Paid-in   Substantially   Treasury   Income,     
   Stock   Capital   Restricted   Stock   Net   Total 
                         
Balance at December 31, 2011  $97,513   $35,815,098   $76,510,081   $(31,967,269)  $3,657,849   $84,113,272 
                               
Net income             942,647              942,647 
                               
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes                       1,114,357    1,114,357 
                               
Stock based compensation        (2,103)                  (2,103)
                               
Balance at June 30, 2012  $97,513   $35,812,995   $77,452,728   $(31,967,269)  $4,772,206   $86,168,173 

 

                   Accumulated     
           Retained       Other     
       Additional   Earnings,       Comprehensive     
   Common   Paid-in   Substantially   Treasury   Income,     
   Stock   Capital   Restricted   Stock   Net   Total 
                         
Balance at December 31, 2010  $97,513   $35,795,586   $74,956,772   $(31,967,269)  $630,602   $79,513,204 
                               
Net income             708,873              708,873 
                               
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes                       623,231    623,231 
                               
Stock based compensation        49,172                   49,172 
                               
Balance at June 30, 2011  $97,513   $35,844,758   $75,665,645   $(31,967,269)  $1,253,833   $80,894,480 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

 

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First South Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   2011 
         
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $942,647   $708,873 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Provision for credit losses   2,615,000    5,530,011 
Depreciation   491,284    367,630 
Amortization of intangibles   225,498    292,781 
Accretion of discounts and premiums on securities, net   49,980    248,140 
Gain on disposal of premises and equipment   (10,295)   (326,715)
Loss on sale of other real estate owned   76,021    28,708 
Gain on sale of loans held for sale   (568,874)   (231,528)
Gain on sale of mortgage-backed securities available for sale   (1,518,904)   (52,146)
Stock based compensation expense (income)   (2,103)   49,172 
Originations of loans held for sale, net   (44,047,926)   (16,761,812)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale   8,431,634    9,775,300 
Other operating activities   3,450,017    2,206,123 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   (29,866,021)   1,834,537 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Proceeds from sale of mortgage-backed securities available for sale   32,303,701    2,369,759 
Proceeds from principal repayments of mortgage-backed securities available for sale   11,143,010    3,791,901 
Proceeds from principal repayments of mortgage-backed securities held for investment   -    1,279,358 
Originations of loans held for investment, net of principal repayments   23,374,195    25,013,945 
Proceeds from disposal of other real estate owned   2,979,217    3,740,719 
Proceeds from disposal of premises and equipment   34,900    381,930 
Purchase of investment securities   (18,743,452)   - 
Purchase of mortgage-backed securities   (10,057,515)   (23,087,178)
Sale of FHLB stock   598,700    784,900 
Purchase of premises and equipment   (1,457,455)   (1,262,329)
Net cash provided by investing activities   40,175,301    13,013,005 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Net decrease in deposit accounts   (7,986,873)   (5,562,306)
Net decrease in FHLB borrowings   -    (10,000,000)
Net change in repurchase agreements   (338,035)   846,093 
Net cash used in financing activities   (8,324,908)   (14,716,213)
           
Increase in cash and cash equivalents   1,984,372    131,329 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   32,774,319    44,433,613 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  $34,758,691   $44,564,942 
           
Supplemental disclosures:          
Other real estate acquired in settlement of loans  $5,713,530   $5,167,666 
Exchange of loans for mortgage-backed securities   38,223,402    8,591,293 
Cash paid for interest   2,550,787    3,937,473 
Cash paid for income taxes   140,000    - 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

Note 1. Basis of Presentation. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and with the instructions to Form 10-Q of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented are included, none of which are other than normal recurring accruals. The financial statements of First South Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and First South Bank (the “Bank”) are presented on a consolidated basis. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

Note 2. Earnings Per Share. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 are based on weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, excluding treasury shares. Diluted earnings per share include the potentially dilutive effects of the Company’s stock option plans. For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, there were no stock options that were dilutive because their exercise prices exceed the average market price of the Company’s common stock.

 

Note 3. Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive income includes net income and changes in other comprehensive income. The Company's components of other comprehensive income primarily includes net changes in unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, and the reclassification of net gains and losses on available for sale securities recognized in income during the respective reporting periods. Information concerning other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 is presented below:

 

   Three
Months
Ended
6/30/12
   Three
Months
Ended
6/30/11
   Six Months
Ended
6/30/12
   Six Months
Ended
6/30/11
 
Net income  $480,751   $382,090   $942,647   $708,873 
Increase in unrealized holding gains   2,549,843    1,389,238    2,933,621    1,667,185 
Tax effect   (903,718)   (545,760)   (885,958)   (645,501)
Reclassification of gains recognized in net income   (485,047)   0    (1,518,904)   (52,146)
Tax effect   187,005    0    585,598    20,104 
Reclassification of unrealized losses transferred to held for investment   0    0    0    (366,411)
Other comprehensive income   1,348,083    843,478    1,114,357    623,231 
Comprehensive income  $1,828,834   $1,225,568   $2,057,004   $1,332,104 

 

Note 4. Investment Securities. The following is a summary of the securities portfolio by major category. The amortized cost and fair value of each category, with gross unrealized gains and losses at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

   June 30, 2012 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
Securities available for sale:  Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
   (In thousands) 
Mortgage-backed securities, maturing in:                    
One to five years  $288   $12   $-   $300 
Five to ten years   2,212    116    -    2,328 
After ten years   136,145    7,569    -    143,714 
Total  $138,645   $7,697   $-   $146,342 
                     
Municipal securities, maturing in:                    
One to five years  $-   $-   $-   $- 
Five to ten years   -    -    -    - 
After ten years   18,699    33    97    18,635 
Total  $18,699   $33   $97   $18,635 
                     
Total securities portfolio  $157,344   $7,730   $97   $164,977 

 

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   December 31, 2011 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
Securities available for sale:  Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
   (In thousands) 
Mortgage-backed securities, maturing in:                    
One to five years  $481   $29   $-   $510 
Five to ten years   835    62    -    897 
After ten years   130,981    6,127    -    137,108 
Total  $132,297   $6,218   $-   $138,515 

 

The Company had no mortgage-backed securities with an unrealized loss position at June 30, 2012. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, mortgage-backed securities with fair value of $4,545,794 and $5,103,314, respectively, were pledged as collateral for public deposits and repurchase agreements.

 

The following table summarizes municipal securities’ gross unrealized losses, fair value and length of time the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2012.

 

   June 30, 2012 
   Less Than 12 Months   12 Months or More   Total 
   Fair
value
   Unrealized
losses
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
losses
   Fair
value
   Unrealized
losses
 
   (In thousands) 
Municipal securities  $11,456   $97   $-   $-   $11,456   $97 

 

Note 5. Loans Receivable. Following is a summary of loans receivable at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

   June 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Amount   Percent
of total
   Amount   Percent
of total
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Mortgage loans:                    
Residential mortgage loans  $75,240    14.9%  $68,240    12.6%
                     
Total mortgage loans   75,240    14.9%   68,240    12.6%
                     
Commercial loans and leases:                    
Commercial real estate   318,469    62.9%   346,088    63.9%
Commercial construction   17,072    3.4%   25,441    4.7%
Commercial non-real estate   12,235    2.4%   14,851    2.8%
Commercial unsecured   2,708    0.5%   2,832    0.5%
Lease receivables   6,722    1.3%   7,578    1.4%
                     
Total commercial loans and leases   357,206    70.5%   396,790    73.3%
                     
Consumer loans:                    
Consumer real estate   41,406    8.2%   41,046    7.6%
Home equity lines of credit   28,058    5.5%   30,479    5.6%
Consumer non-real estate   2,160    0.4%   2,500    0.5%
Consumer unsecured   2,387    0.5%   2,403    0.4%
                     
Total consumer loans   74,011    14.6%   76,428    14.1%
                     
Gross loans   506,457    100.0%   541,458    100.0%
                     
Less deferred loan origination fees, net   992         1,062      
Less allowance for loan and lease losses   14,004         15,194      
                     
Total loans, net  $491,461        $525,202      

 

The Bank has pledged certain loans secured by one to four family residential mortgages as collateral for potential borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta in the amount of $100.0 million and $101.2 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The Bank's lending is concentrated primarily in central, eastern, northeastern and southeastern North Carolina.

 

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The table below details non-accrual loans, including troubled debt restructured loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis, segregated by class of loans, at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

   June 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis:          
Residential mortgage  $660   $701 
Commercial real estate   9,459    18,059 
Commercial construction   500    633 
Commercial non-real estate   449    17 
Commercial unsecured   -    44 
Consumer real estate   1,416    1,866 
Home equity lines of credit   160    287 
Consumer non-real estate   -    - 
Consumer unsecured   1    1 
Total loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis   12,645    21,608 
           
Troubled debt restructured loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis:          
Past Due TDRs:          
Residential mortgage   -    414 
Commercial real estate   7,669    6,888 
Commercial construction   147    157 
Commercial non-real estate   908    1,509 
Consumer real estate   376    202 
Total Past Due TDRs   9,100    9,170 
Current TDRs:          
Residential mortgage   -    - 
Commercial real estate   13,705    9,406 
Commercial construction   2,227    2,704 
Commercial non-real estate   25    19 
Commercial unsecured   14    16 
Consumer real estate   94    102 
Total Current TDRs   16,065    12,247 
Total TDR loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis   25,165    21,417 
Total non-performing loans  $37,810   $43,025 
Percentage of total loans, net   7.7%   8.2%
Other real estate owned  $17,845   $17,005 
Total non-performing assets  $55,655   $60,030 

 

Cumulative interest income not recorded on loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis was $1,408,583 and $1,480,906 at June 30, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively.

 

The following tables present an age analysis of past due loans, segregated by class of loans as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:

 

   30-59
Days
Past Due
   60-89
Days
Past Due
   Greater
Than
90 Days
   Total
Past
Due
   Current   Total
Financing
Receivables
   Over 90
Days and
Accruing
 
June 30, 2012  (In thousands) 
Residential mortgage  $-   $1,832   $730   $2,562   $72,678   $75,240   $333 
Commercial real estate   7,169    6,821    15,288    29,278    289,191    318,469    295 
Commercial construction   142    -    647    789    16,283    17,072    - 
Commercial non-real estate   450    108    920    1,478    10,757    12,235    - 
Commercial unsecured   87    -    -    87    2,621    2,708    - 
Lease receivables   124    17    97    238    6,484    6,722    97 
Consumer real estate   624    543    932    2,099    39,307    41,406    - 
Home equity lines of credit   82    51    -    133    27,925    28,058    - 
Consumer non-real estate   5    -    -    5    2,155    2,160    - 
Consumer unsecured   1    7    -    8    2,379    2,387    - 
Total  $8,684   $9,379   $18,614   $36,677   $469,780   $506,457   $725 

 

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   30-59
Days
Past Due
   60-89
Days
Past Due
   Greater
Than
90 Days
   Total
Past
Due
   Current   Total
Financing
Receivables
   Over 90
Days and Accruing
 
December 31, 2011  (In thousands) 
Residential mortgage  $2,998   $2,040   $1,626   $6,664   $61,576   $68,240   $511 
Commercial real estate   6,626    5,240    15,372    27,238    318,850    346,088    520 
Commercial construction   -    -    790    790    24,651    25,441    - 
Commercial non-real estate   -    534    1,514    2,048    12,803    14,851    - 
Commercial unsecured   4    -    -    4    2,828    2,832    - 
Lease receivables   169    -    5    174    7,404    7,578    - 
Consumer real estate   1,322    494    379    2,195    38,851    41,046    - 
Home equity lines of credit   204    198    181    583    29,896    30,479    - 
Consumer non-real estate   2    -    -    2    2,498    2,500    - 
Consumer unsecured   4    1    -    5    2,398    2,403    - 
Total  $11,329   $8,507   $19,867   $39,703   $501,755   $541,458   $1,031 

 

The following tables present information on loans that were considered impaired as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Impaired loans include loans modified in a TDR, whether on accrual or nonaccrual status. At June 30, 2012, impaired loans included $32.3 million of impaired TDRs, compared to $36.8 million at December 31, 2011.

 

June 30, 2012  Recorded
Investment
   Contractual
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   YTD
Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest Income
Recognized on
Impaired Loans
 
   (In thousands) 
With no related allowance recorded:                         
Commercial real estate  $71,041   $80,717   $-   $63,506   $1,759 
Commercial construction   3,494    3,549    -    3,501    32 
Commercial non-real estate   1,384    2,635    -    1,679    55 
Commercial unsecured   188    188    -    224    3 
Consumer real estate   2,088    2,673    -    1,757    30 
Home equity lines of credit   198    230    -    222    6 
Consumer non-real estate   27    31    -    28    1 
Consumer unsecured   48    244    -    41    5 
Subtotal:   78,468    90,267    -    70,958    1,891 
                          
With an allowance recorded:                         
Commercial real estate   5,514    5,755    866    7,480    149 
Commercial unsecured   12    12    12    25    - 
Consumer real estate   36    36    3    707    1 
Home equity lines of credit   965    965    434    381    23 
Consumer unsecured   47    47    -    63    1 
Subtotal:   6,574    6,815    1,315    8,656    174 
                          
Totals:                         
Commercial   81,669    92,892    881    76,415    1,999 
Consumer   3,373    4,190    434    3,199    66 
Grand Total:  $85,042   $97,082   $1,315   $79,614   $2,065 

 

December 31, 2011  Recorded
Investment
   Contractual
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   YTD
Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest Income
Recognized on
Impaired Loans
 
   (In thousands) 
With no related allowance recorded:                         
Commercial real estate  $62,505   $74,021   $-   $70,143   $3,177 
Commercial construction   3,868    4,159    -    4,008    121 
Commercial non-real estate   2,230    2,900    -    2,395    85 
Commercial unsecured   211    247    -    235    11 
Consumer real estate   1,543    2,253    -    1,716    93 
Home equity lines of credit   270    270    -    271    14 
Consumer non-real estate   28    35    -    35    2 
Consumer unsecured   1    179    -    2    5 
Subtotal:   70,656    84,064    -    78,805    3,508 
                          
With an allowance recorded:                         
Commercial real estate   7,152    7,152    1,158    7,210    328 
Commercial unsecured   50    50    1    50    2 
Consumer real estate   937    937    451    947    47 
Consumer unsecured   95    95    1    95    2 
Subtotal:   8,234    8,234    1,611    8,302    379 
                          
Totals:                         
Commercial   76,016    88,529    1,159    84,041    3,724 
Consumer   2,874    3,769    452    3,066    163 
Grand Total:  $78,890   $92,298   $1,611   $87,107   $3,887 

 

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Credit Quality Indicators. The Bank assigns a risk grade to each loan in the portfolio as part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the loan portfolio.

 

Commercial and consumer loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 9 as follows:

 

    Risk Grade 1 (Excellent) - Loans in this category are considered to be of the highest quality. The borrower(s) has significant financial strength, stability, and liquidity. Proven cash flow is significantly more than required to service current and proposed debt with consistently strong earnings. Collateral position is very strong and a secondary source of repayment is self-evident. Guarantors may not be necessary to support the debt.

 

    Risk Grade 2 (Above Average) - Loans are supported by above average financial strength and stability. Cash flow is more than sufficient to meet current demands. Earnings are strong and reliable, but may differ from year to year. Collateral is highly liquid and sufficient to repay the debt in full. Guarantors may qualify for the loan on a direct basis.

 

    Risk Grade 3 (Average) - Credits in this group are supported by upper tier industry-average financial strength and stability. Liquidity levels fluctuate and need for short-term credit is demonstrated. Cash flow is steady and adequate to meet demands but can fluctuate. Earnings should be consistent but operating losses have not occurred recently. Collateral is generally pledged at an acceptable loan to value, but the credit can support some level of unsecured exposure. Guarantors with demonstrable financial strength are typically required on loans to business entities, but may not be on loans to individual borrowers.

 

    Risk Grade 4 (Acceptable) - Credits in this group are supported by lower end industry-average financial strength and stability. Liquidity levels fluctuate but are acceptable and need for short term credit is demonstrated. Cash flow is adequate to meet demands but can fluctuate. Earnings may be inconsistent but operating losses have not occurred recently. Collateral is generally pledged at an acceptable loan to value. Guarantors with demonstrable financial strength are required on loans to business entities, but may not be on loans to individual borrowers.

 

    Risk Grade 5 (Watch) - An asset in this category is one that has been identified by the lender, or credit administration as a loan that has shown some degree of deterioration from its original status. These loans are typically protected by collateral but have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention, but are not yet at a point to become a classified asset. There may be unsecured loans that are included in this category. These are loans that management feels need to be watched more closely than those rated as acceptable and if left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset to warrant including them as classified assets.

 

    Risk Grade 6 (Special Mention) - An asset in this category is currently protected by collateral but has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date.

 

    Risk Grade 7 (Substandard) - A Substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the debtor(s) or of the collateral pledged, if any. These credits have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. There is a distinct possibility the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

    Risk Grade 8 (Doubtful) - A loan graded in this category has all the weaknesses inherent in one graded Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable.

 

    Risk Grade 9 (Loss) - A loan graded as Loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as a bankable asset is not warranted. This grade does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this basically worthless asset even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.

 

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Mortgage loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 9 as follows:

 

    Risk Grades 1 - 4 (Pass) - Loans in this category generally show little to no signs of weakness or have adequate mitigating factors that minimize the risk of loss.  Some of the characteristics of these loans include, but are not limited to, adequate financial strength and stability, acceptable credit history, adequate cash flow, collateral with acceptable loan to value, additional repayment sources, and reliable earnings. 
       
    Risk Grade 5 (Watch) – Watch loans have shown credit quality changes from the original status.  These loans are typically protected by collateral but have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention, but are not yet at a point to become a classified asset.  These are loans that management feels need to be watched more closely than those rated as Pass and if left uncorrected may result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset to warrant including them as classified assets.

 

    Risk Grade 6 (Special Mention) – Special Mention loans are currently protected by collateral but have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date.

 

    Risk Grade 7 (Substandard) - Substandard loans are inadequately protected by the sound net worth and paying capacity of the borrower(s). Loans so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

    Risk Grade 8 (Doubtful) - Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently known facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

 

    Risk Grade 9 (Loss) - Loans classified Loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this basically worthless asset even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.

 

The following tables present information on risk ratings of the commercial, consumer, mortgage and lease receivable portfolios, segregated by loan class as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:

 

June 30, 2012
Commercial Credit Exposure by Internally Assigned Grade  Commercial
Real Estate
   Commercial
Construction
   Commercial
Non-Real
Estate
   Commercial
Unsecured
 
       (In thousands)         
1-Excellent  $-   $-   $-   $- 
2-Above Average   1,317    225    534    33 
3-Average   24,492    2,001    1,781    451 
4-Acceptable   155,171    9,102    6,661    1,280 
5-Watch   55,924    1,254    1,794    549 
6-Special Mention   29,310    757    33    296 
7-Substandard   52,255    3,733    1,432    99 
8-Doubtful   -    -    -    - 
9-Loss   -    -    -    - 
Total  $318,469   $17,072   $12,235   $2,708 

 

Consumer Credit Exposure by Internally Assigned Grade  Consumer
Real Estate
   Home Equity
Line of Credit
   Consumer
Non-Real
Estate
   Consumer
Unsecured
 
       (In thousands)         
Pass  $35,184   $27,732   $2,130   $2,263 
6-Special Mention   3,044    128    3    28 
7-Substandard   3,178    198    27    96 
8-Doubtful   -    -    -    - 
9-Loss   -    -    -    - 
Total  $41,406   $28,058   $2,160   $2,387 

 

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Mortgage and Lease Receivable Credit Exposure by Internally Assigned Grade  Mortgage   Lease
Receivable
 
   (In thousands) 
Pass  $74,396   $6,703 
6-Special Mention   184    - 
7-Substandard   660    19 
8-Doubtful   -    - 
9-Loss   -    - 
Total  $75,240   $6,722 

 

December 31, 2011
Commercial Credit Exposure by Internally Assigned Grade  Commercial
Real Estate
   Commercial
Construction
   Commercial
Non-Real
Estate
   Commercial
Unsecured
 
       (In thousands)         
1-Excellent  $-   $-   $-   $- 
2-Above Average   1,481    -    581    45 
3-Average   25,660    2,506    1,581    451 
4-Acceptable   166,476    11,727    9,109    1,638 
5-Watch   62,543    4,417    1,221    324 
6-Special Mention   32,009    1,928    130    216 
7-Substandard   57,919    4,863    2,229    158 
8-Doubtful   -    -    -    - 
9-Loss   -    -    -    - 
Total  $346,088   $25,441   $14,851   $2,832 

 

Consumer Credit Exposure by Internally Assigned Grade  Consumer
Real Estate
   Home Equity
Line of Credit
   Consumer
Non-Real
Estate
   Consumer
Unsecured
 
       (In thousands)         
Pass  $35,931   $29,902   $2,472   $2,285 
6-Special Mention   2,814    115    -    22 
7-Substandard   2,301    462    28    96 
8-Doubtful   -    -    -    - 
9-Loss   -    -    -    - 
Total  $41,046   $30,479   $2,500   $2,403 

 

Mortgage and Lease Receivable Credit Exposure by Internally Assigned Grade  Mortgage   Lease
Receivable
 
   (In thousands) 
Pass  $67,034   $7,500 
6-Special Mention   91    - 
7-Substandard   1,115    78 
8-Doubtful   -    - 
9-Loss   -    - 
Total  $68,240   $7,578 

 

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Note 6. Allowance for Credit Losses. Following is a summary of activity in the allowance for credit losses for the periods indicated:

 

   June 30,
2012
   June 30,
2011
 
   (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan and lease losses at beginning of period  $15,194   $18,830 
Allowance for unfunded commitments at beginning of period   254    237 
Total allowance for credit losses at beginning of period   15,448    19,067 
           
Provision for loan and lease losses   2,615    5,516 
Provision for unfunded commitments   10    14 
           
Loans charged-off:          
Residential mortgage   (310)   (121)
Commercial real estate   (3,566)   (4,538)
Commercial construction   (39)   (443)
Commercial non-real estate   (644)   (19)
Commercial unsecured   (57)   (90)
Lease receivables   (-)   (18)
Consumer real estate   (262)   (571)
Home equity lines of credit   (318)   (96)
Consumer non-real estate   (22)   (-)
Consumer unsecured   (12)   (52)
Total charge-offs   (5,230)   (5,948)
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off:        - 
Commercial real estate   1,181    12 
Commercial construction   100    108 
Commercial non-real estate   25    13 
Commercial unsecured   18    31 
Consumer real estate   80    36 
Home equity lines of credit   2    64 
Consumer non-real estate   13    2 
Consumer unsecured   6    3 
Total recoveries   1,425    269 
           
Net charge-offs   (3,805)   (5,679)
           
Allowance for loan and lease losses at end of period   14,004    18,667 
Allowance for unfunded commitments at end of period   264    251 
Total allowance for credit losses at end of period  $14,268   $18,918 

 

The following table presents a roll forward of the Bank’s allowance for loan and lease losses by loan category for the periods ended June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:

 

   June 30, 2012 
   Beginning   Charge-           Ending   Total 
   Balance   Offs   Recoveries   Provisions   Balance   Loans 
   (In thousands) 
Allowance for collectively evaluated for impairment                              
Residential mortgage  $2,004   $(310)  $-   $(529)  $1,165   $75,240 
Commercial real estate   8,117    (67)   19    (1,009)   7,060    241,914 
Commercial construction   633    -    -    (237)   396    13,578 
Commercial non-real estate   371    (24)   4    (34)   317    10,851 
Commercial unsecured   75    (12)   3    7    73    2,508 
Lease receivables   223    -    -    46    269    6,722 
Consumer real estate   1,132    -    10    752    1,894    39,282 
Home equity lines of credit   887    -    1    409    1,297    26,895 
Consumer non-real estate   73    -    10    25    108    2,233 
Consumer unsecured   68    (12)   6    48    110    2,292 
Total   13,583    (425)   53    (522)   12,689    421,515 
                               
Allowance for individually evaluated for impairment                              
Commercial real estate   1,160    (3,499)   1,162    2,043    866    76,555 
Commercial construction   -    (39)   100    (61)   -    3,494 
Commercial non-real estate   -    (620)   21    599    -    1,384 
Commercial unsecured   -    (45)   15    42    12    200 
Consumer real estate   450    (262)   70    (255)   3    2,124 
Home equity lines of credit   -    (318)   1    751    434    1,163 
Consumer non-real estate   -    (22)   3    19    -    27 
Consumer unsecured   1    -    -    (1)   -    95 
Total   1,611    (4,805)   1,372    3,137    1,315    85,042 
Grand Total  $15,194   $(5,230)  $1,425   $2,615   $14,004   $506,457 

 

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   December 31, 2011 
   Beginning   Charge-           Ending   Total 
   Balance   Offs   Recoveries   Provisions   Balance   Loans 
   (In thousands) 
Allowance for collectively evaluated for impairment                              
Residential mortgage  $358   $(445)  $1   $2,090   $2,004   $68,240 
Commercial real estate   10,718    (256)   66    (2,411)   8,117    276,431 
Commercial construction   1,192    (34)   3    (528)   633    21,573 
Commercial non-real estate   316    -    6    49    371    12,621 
Commercial unsecured   74    (37)   32    6    75    2,571 
Lease receivables   148    (207)   -    282    223    7,578 
Consumer real estate   1,653    (130)   23    (414)   1,132    38,566 
Home equity lines of credit   1,102    (86)   64    (193)   887    30,209 
Consumer non-real estate   29    (6)   4    46    73    2,472 
Consumer unsecured   52    (70)   8    78    68    2,307 
Total   15,642    (1,271)   207    (995)   13,583    462,568 
                               
Allowance for individually evaluated for impairment                              
Commercial real estate   2,846    (11,773)   304    9,783    1,160    69,657 
Commercial construction   95    (487)   109    283    -    3,868 
Commercial non-real estate   19    (179)   9    151    -    2,230 
Commercial unsecured   54    (82)   1    27    -    261 
Consumer real estate   91    (782)   19    1,122    450    2,480 
Home equity lines of credit   83    (398)   3    312    -    270 
Consumer non-real estate   -    (12)   4    8    -    28 
Consumer unsecured   -    (122)   1    122    1    96 
Total   3,188    (13,835)   450    11,808    1,611    78,890 
Grand Total  $18,830   $(15,106)  $657   $10,813   $15,194   $541,458 

 

Historical Loss and Qualitative Analysis. The assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses includes an analysis of actual historical loss percentages of both classified and pass loans and qualitative factors allocated among specific categories of loans. In developing this analysis, the Bank relies on actual loss history for the most recent eight quarters and exercises management’s best judgment in assessing credit risk. There were no changes in the Company’s accounting policy and methodology used to estimate the allowance for credit losses during this reporting period. The following table sets forth information with respect to the Bank’s allocation of historical loss percentages used in determining the allowance for credit losses (ACL) for each of the loan categories and risk grades at June 30, 2012.

 

   Historical Loss Percentage by Assigned Risk Grade 
Category – Commercial Loans  9   8   7   6   5   4   3   2   1 
Commercial Real Estate   100.00%   97.85%   16.73%   0.31%   0.05%   0.02%   0.02%   0.02%   0.00%
Commercial Non-Real Estate Secured   100.00%   97.85%   18.55%   9.38%   0.81%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Commercial Non-Real Estate Unsecured   100.00%   97.85%   16.51%   0.00%   1.21%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
                                              
Category – Other Loans  9   8   7   6   Pass                     
Consumer Real Estate   100.00%   98.06%   59.30%   10.69%   0.01%                    
Consumer Non-Real Estate Secured   100.00%   98.06%   49.95%   98.06%   0.00%                    
Consumer Non-Real Estate Unsecured   100.00%   98.05%   98.05%   8.58%   1.39%                    
Residential Real Estate   100.00%   98.15%   26.54%   0.51%   0.00%                    
Lease Receivables   100.00%   97.95%   67.24%   97.95%   1.28%                    

 

Unfunded Commitments    
Commercial Real Estate Lines of Credit   0.20%
Commercial Non-Real Estate Lines of Credit   0.20%
Commercial Standby Letters of Credit   0.20%
Home Equity Lines of Credit   0.20%
Consumer Real Estate Lines of Credit   0.20%
Consumer Non-Real Estate Lines of Credit   0.20%
Work-in-Process   0.20%

 

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Note 7. Troubled Debt Restructurings. The following table details performing TDR loans at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 segregated by class of financing receivables:

 

   June 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Performing TDR loans accounted for on an accrual basis:          
Residential mortgage  $-   $- 
Commercial real estate   7,262    22,489 
Commercial construction   246    1,401 
Commercial non-real estate   -    15 
Commercial unsecured   -    49 
Consumer real estate   734    1,406 
Home equity lines of credit   -    - 
Consumer non-real estate   27    28 
Total performing TDR loans accounted for on an accrual basis  $8,269   $25,388 
Percentage of total loans, net   1.7%   4.8%

 

The following table presents a roll forward of performing TDR loans for the six months ended June 30, 2012:

 

Performing TDRs  Beginning
Balance
   Additions
(1)
   Charge-
offs (2)
   Other (3)   Ending
Balance
 
   (In Thousands) 
June 30, 2012                         
Residential mortgage  $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
Commercial   23,954    633    -    (17,079)   7,508 
Consumer   1,434    597    -    (1,270)   761 
Total  $25,388   $1,230   $-   $(18,349)  $8,269 

 

1.Includes new TDRs and increases to existing TDRs.
2.Post modification charge-offs.
3.Includes principal payments, paydowns and performing loans previously restructured at market rates that are no longer reported as TDRs.

 

The following table presents a roll forward of non-performing TDR loans for the six months ended June 30, 2012:

 

Non-Performing TDRs  Beginning
Balance
   Additions
(1)
   Charge-
offs (2)
   Other (3)   Ending
Balance
 
   (In Thousands) 
June 30, 2012                         
Residential mortgage  $414   $-   $-   $(414)  $- 
Commercial   20,699    11,784    (3,586)   (4,027)   24,870 
Consumer   304    -    -    (9)   295 
Total  $21,417   $11,784   $(3,586)  $(4,450)  $25,165 

 

1.Includes new TDRs and increases to existing TDRs.
2.Post modification charge-offs.
3.Includes principal payments, paydowns and loans previously designated as non-performing that are now current and performing in compliance with their modified terms.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, none of those loans modified as TDRs listed as additions in the tables above subsequently defaulted during the period.

 

In determination of the allowance for loan losses, the Bank considers TDRs and subsequent defaults in restructuring in its estimate. As a result, the allowance may be increased, adjustments may be made in the allocation of the allowance, or charge-offs may be taken to further writedown the carrying value of the loan.

 

The Bank’s primary objective in granting concessions to borrowers having financial difficulties is an attempt to protect as much of its investment as possible. The Bank faces significant challenges when working with borrowers who are experiencing diminished operating cash flows, depreciated collateral values, or prolonged sales and rental absorption periods. While borrowers may experience deterioration in their financial condition, many continue to be creditworthy customers who have the willingness and capacity to repay their debts. In such cases, the Bank finds it mutually beneficial to work constructively together with its borrowers, and that prudent restructurings are often in the best interest of the Bank and the borrower.

 

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The Bank offers a variety of TDR programs on a loan-by-loan basis in which, for economic or legal reasons related to an individual borrower’s financial condition, it grants a concession to the borrower that would not otherwise be considered. The restructuring of a troubled loan may include, but is not limited to any one or combination of the following: a modification of the loan terms such as a reduction of the contractual interest rate, principal, payment amount or accrued interest; an extension of the maturity date at a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for a new debt with similar risks; a change in payment type, e.g. from principal and interest, to interest only with all principal and interest due at maturity; a substitution or acceptance of additional collateral; and a substitution or addition of new debtors for the original borrower.

 

The Bank’s restructuring success includes but is not limited to any one or combination of the following: improves the prospects for repayment of principal and interest; reduces the prospects of further write downs and charge-offs; reduces the prospects of potential additional foreclosures; helps borrowers to maintain a creditworthy status; and ultimately will reduce the volume of classified, criticized and/or nonaccrual loans.

 

The Bank identifies loans for potential restructuring on a loan-by-loan basis using a variety of sources which may include, but is not limited to any one or combination of the following: being approached or contacted by the borrower to modify loan terms; review of borrower’s financial statements indicates borrower may be experiencing financial difficulties; past due payment reports; loans extending past their stated maturity date; and nonaccrual loan reports.

 

On a loan-by-loan basis, the Bank restructures loans that were either on nonaccrual basis prior to restructuring or on accrual basis prior to restructuring. If a loan was on nonaccrual basis prior to restructuring, it remains on nonaccrual basis until the borrower has demonstrated a willingness and ability to meet the terms and conditions of the restructuring and to make the restructured loan payments, generally for a period of at least six months. The Bank has not immediately placed any restructured loan on accrual status that was on nonaccrual status prior to restructuring.

 

If a restructured loan was on accrual basis prior to restructuring and the Bank expects the borrower to perform to the terms and conditions of the loan after restructuring (i.e. the loan was current, on accrual basis, and the borrower has the ability to make the restructured loan payments), the loan remains on an accrual basis and placement on nonaccrual is not required. The Bank has performed restructurings on certain troubled loan workouts, whereby existing loans are restructured into a multiple note structure (i.e., A Note and B Note structure). The Bank separates a portion of the current outstanding debt into a new legally enforceable note (Note A) that is reasonably assured of repayment and performance according to prudently modified terms. The portion of the debt that is not reasonably assured of repayment (Note B) is adversely classified and charged-off as appropriate.

 

The following table includes the amount of multiple note restructures for certain commercial real estate loan workouts at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:

 

   June 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   (In thousands) 
Note A Structure          
Commercial real estate (1)  $4,388   $3,832 
Note B Structure          
Commercial real estate (2)   2,129    1,796 
Total  $6,517   $5,628 

 

1.Note A may be placed back on accrual status based on sustained historical payment performance, generally six months.
2.Note B is immediately charged-off upon restructuring; however, payment in full is due at maturity of the note.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, interest income was reduced by approximately $65,000 as a result of multiple note restructures.

 

The benefit of this workout strategy is for the A note to remain a performing asset for which the borrower has the willingness and ability to meet the restructured payment terms and conditions. In addition, this workout strategy reduces the prospects of further write downs and charge offs, and also reduces the prospects of a potential foreclosure. Following this restructuring, the Note A credit classification generally improves from “substandard” to “pass”.

 

The general terms of the new loans restructured under the Note A and Note B structure differ as follows:

 

Note A: First lien position; fixed or adjustable current market interest rate; fixed month term to maturity; payments – interest only to maturity, or full principal and interest to maturity. Note A is underwritten in accordance with the Bank’s customary underwriting standards and is on an accrual basis.

 

Note B: Second lien position; fixed or adjustable below current market interest rate; fixed month term to maturity; payments – due in full at maturity. Note B is underwritten in accordance with the Bank’s customary underwriting standards, except for the below market interest rate and payment terms, and is on a nonaccrual basis.

 

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Note 8. Other Real Estate Owned. The following table reflects the changes in other real estate owned (“OREO”) during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

                   Transfer to     
   Beginning           Fair Value   Premises and   End 
   of Period   Additions   Sales, net   Adjustments   Equipment   of Period 
   (In thousands) 
June 30, 2012                              
OREO  $17,005   $5,714   $(3,073)  $(1,801)  $-   $17,845 
                               
June 30, 2011                              
OREO  $11,616   $5,145   $(3,769)  $(854)  $(751)  $11,387 

 

The fair value adjustments made to OREO were done in order to adjust the carrying values of these properties to their estimated fair market values. In most cases, the estimated fair market values are derived from an initial appraisal, an updated appraisal or other forms of internal evaluations. In certain instances when a listing agreement is renewed for a lesser amount, management will adjust the recorded estimated fair value of the subject property accordingly. Additionally, in certain instances when the Company receives an offer to purchase near the end of a quarterly accounting period for less than the current carrying value and the sale does not consummate until the next accounting period, management will adjust the recorded estimated fair value of the subject property accordingly.

 

Note 9. Fair Value Measurement. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received on the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value of nonfinancial assets and liabilities. The inputs are evaluated and an overall level for the fair value measurement is determined. This overall level is an indication of the market observability of the fair value measurement. In order to determine the fair value, the Bank must determine the unit of account, highest and best use, principal market, and market participants. These determinations allow the Bank to define the inputs for fair value and level of hierarchy. Outlined below is the application of the fair value hierarchy to the Bank’s financial assets that are carried at fair value.

 

Level 1-inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. A quoted price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and shall be used to measure fair value whenever available. The type of assets carried at Level 1 fair value includes investments such as U. S. Treasury and U. S. government agency securities.

 

Level 2-inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and price quotations can vary substantially either over time or among market makers. The type of assets carried at Level 2 fair value generally includes investment securities such as Government Sponsored Enterprises (“GSEs”).

 

Level 3-inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable to the extent that observable inputs are not available. Unobservable inputs are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances and might include the Bank’s own assumptions. The Bank shall not ignore information about market participant assumptions that is reasonably available without undue cost and effort. The type of assets carried at Level 3 fair value generally include investments backed by non-traditional mortgage loans or certain state or local housing agency obligations, of which the Bank has no such assets or liabilities and the Bank’s investment in other real estate owned.

 

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

   Fair Value   Quoted Prices In
Active Markets
for Identical Assets
   Significant
Observable
Inputs-Other
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
   (In thousands) 
Description  6/30/12   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
Securities available for sale:                    
Investment securities  $164,977   $-   $164,977   $- 
Total June 30, 2012  $164,977   $-   $164,977   $- 
                     
Description  12/31/11   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
Securities available for sale:                    
Investment securities  $138,515   $       -   $138,515   $      - 
Total December 31, 2011  $138,515   $  -   $138,515   $     - 

 

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Quoted market price for similar assets in active markets is the valuation technique for determining fair value of available for sale securities. Unrealized gains on available for sale securities are included in the “accumulated other comprehensive income” component of the Stockholders’ Equity section of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

 

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

   Fair Value   Quoted Prices In
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
   Significant
Observable
Inputs-Other
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
   (In thousands) 
Description  6/30/12   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
Impaired loans, net (1)  $83,727   $-   $83,727   $- 
Other real estate owned   17,845    -    -    17,845 
Total June 30, 2012  $101,572   $-   $83,727   $17,845 
                     
Description  12/31/11   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
Impaired loans, net (1)  $77,279   $-   $77,279   $- 
Other real estate owned   17,005    -    -    17,005 
Total December 31, 2011  $94,284   $             -   $77,279   $17,005 

 

1.Net of allowance for loan and lease losses. Includes $65.7 million and $53.2 million of loans identified as impaired at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, even though a calculated impairment analysis resulted in no impairment loss recognition.

 

The Bank does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, when a loan is considered impaired, an impairment write down is taken, based on the estimated fair value of the loan. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. Those loans not requiring a write down represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans, and are not included above. Impaired loans where a write down is taken based on fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Bank records the impaired loan as non-recurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Bank classifies the impaired loan as non-recurring Level 3.

 

Other real estate owned is recorded at lower of cost or fair value upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets, based on the appraised market value of the property. Other real estate owned is reviewed quarterly and values are adjusted as determined appropriate. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company classifies the foreclosed asset as non-recurring Level 3. Fair value adjustments of $898,090 and $1,801,036 were made to OREO during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $210,083 and $853,788 made during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.

 

Net gains and losses realized and included in earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 are reported in other revenues as follows:

 

  

Three Months

Ended 

6/30/12

  

Three Months

Ended 

6/30/11

  

Six Months

Ended 

6/30/12

  

Six Months

Ended

6/30/11

 
Gain (loss) on sale of other real estate owned, net  $(47,056)  $53,387   $(76,021)  $(28,708)

 

No liabilities were measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis at June 30, 2012 or December 31, 2011.

 

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Note 10. Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The following table represents the recorded carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

   June 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Estimated   Carrying   Estimated   Carrying 
   Fair Value   Amount   Fair Value   Amount 
   (In thousands) 
Financial assets:                    
Cash and due from banks  $12,466   $12,466   $14,298   $14,298 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks   22,293    22,293    18,476    18,476 
Investment securities available for sale   164,977    164,977    138,515    138,515 
Loans and leases, net   496,315    491,461    529,736    525,202 
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta   1,288    1,288    1,887    1,887 
Accrued interest receivable   2,455    2,455    2,210    2,210 

 

   June 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Estimated   Carrying   Estimated   Carrying 
   Fair Value   Amount   Fair Value   Amount 
   (In thousands) 
Financial liabilities:                    
Deposits  $656,361   $634,630   $648,403   $642,617 
Borrowed money:                    
Repurchase agreements   1,758    1,758    2,096    2,096 
Junior subordinated debentures   10,310    10,310    10,310    10,310 

 

Fair values have been estimated using data which management considers as the best available, and estimation methodologies deemed suitable for the pertinent category of financial instrument. The estimation methodologies used by the Bank were as follows:

 

Cash and Due from Banks and Interest –Bearing Deposits in Other Banks. The carrying amounts for cash and due from banks and interest bearing deposits in other banks approximate their fair value because of the short maturities of these financial instruments.

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities Available for Sale. The estimated fair value of mortgage-backed securities is provided in Note 4 above of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. These are based on quoted market prices, when available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

 

Loans and Leases, Net. Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans and leases with similar financial characteristics, such as residential mortgage. Loans and leases are segregated by type of loan, fixed and variable interest rate terms. The fair value of each category is estimated by discounting scheduled future cash flows using current interest rates offered on loans or leases with similar characteristics. Fair values for impaired loans and leases are estimated based on discounted cash flows or underlying collateral values, where applicable.

 

Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. The fair value for FHLB stock approximates carrying value, based on the redemption provisions of the Federal Home Loan Bank.

 

Deposits. The fair value of demand deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair values of certificates of deposits are estimated by discounting scheduled future cash flows using rates currently offered for similar instruments with similar remaining maturities.

 

Accrued Interest Receivable, Repurchase Agreements and Junior Subordinated Debentures. The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable, repurchase agreements, and junior subordinated debentures approximates fair value because of the short maturities of these instruments.

 

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk. With regard to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk, it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of future financing commitments.

 

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Note 11. Stock-Based Compensation. The Company had two stock-based compensation plans at June 30, 2012. The shares outstanding are for grants under the Company’s 1997 Stock Option Plan (the “1997 Plan”) and the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2008 Plan”). The 1997 Plan matured on April 8, 2008 and no additional options may be granted under the 1997 Plan. At June 30, 2012, the 1997 Plan had 80,271 granted unexercised shares, and the 2008 Plan includes 94,000 granted unexercised shares and 864,000 shares available to be granted. No restricted shares were granted under the 2008 Plan during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012.

 

Stock options expire ten years from the date of grant and vest over service periods ranging from one year to five years. Options granted under the 2008 Plan are granted at the closing sales price of the Company’s common stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market on the date of grant. The Company settles stock option exercises with treasury shares.

 

A summary of option activity under the Plans as of June 30, 2012 and 2011, and changes during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 is presented below:

 

Quarter Ended June 30, 2012: 

Options

Outstanding

   Price  

Aggregate

Intrinsic Value

 
Outstanding at December 31, 2011   166,833   $15.26      
Granted   20,000   $4.12      
Forfeited   (5,562)  $15.13      
Exercised   -   $-      
Outstanding at March 31, 2012   181,271   $14.03   $(1,818,929)
Granted   -   $-      
Forfeited   (7,000)  $11.67      
Exercised   -   $-      
Outstanding at June 30, 2012   174,271   $14.13   $(1,756,525)
Vested and Exercisable at June 30, 2012   127,605   $16.90   $(1,639,791)
                
Quarter Ended June 30, 2011:               
Outstanding at December 31, 2010   181,441   $15.60      
Granted   21,000   $5.40      
Forfeited   (1,500)  $26.97      
Exercised   -   $-      
Outstanding at March 31, 2011   200,941   $14.45   $(1,900,166)
Granted   3,000   $5.05      
Forfeited   (3,000)  $17.41      
Exercised   -   $-      
Outstanding at June 30, 2011   200,941   $14.26   $(2,009,778)
Vested and Exercisable at June 30, 2011   137,876   $16.22   $(1,649,652)

 

The average fair value per share of options granted in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was none and $1.59, compared to $2.09 and $2.21 in the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

 

The following weighted-average assumptions were used for grants awarded in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

  

Three Months

Ended

6/30/12

  

Three Months

Ended 

6/30/11

  

Six Months

Ended 

6/30/12

  

Six Months

Ended 

6/30/11

 
Dividend growth rate   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%
Expected volatility   0.0%   37.8%   37.4%   37.8%
Average risk-free interest rate   0.0%   2.9%   1.7%   2.8%
Expected lives - years   -    6    6    6 

 

There were no income tax benefits realized from the exercise of stock options for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 or 2011. There was no intrinsic value for options exercised during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 or 2011, as no options were exercised during the respective periods.

 

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The following table summarizes additional information about the Company’s outstanding options and exercisable options as of June 30, 2012, including weighted-average remaining contractual term expressed in years ("Life") and weighted average exercise price (“Price”):

 

   Outstanding   Exercisable 
Range of Exercise Price  Shares   Life   Price   Shares   Price 
$4.12 – 10.91   71,000    8.35   $6.87    31,334   $9.11 
$11.80 – 16.49   45,396    2.32   $15.24    39,896   $15.55 
$17.27 – 25.07   46,625    4.82   $20.61    45,125   $20.58 
$26.17 – 33.27   11,250    4.49   $28.62    11,250   $28.62 
    174,271    5.59   $14.13    127,605   $16.90 

 

A summary of nonvested option shares as of June 30, 2012 and 2011, and changes during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, is presented below:

 

Period Ended June 30, 2012:  Shares   Price 
Nonvested at December 31, 2011   54,316   $9.43 
Granted   20,000   $4.12 
Forfeited   (2,000)  $12.95 
Vested   (22,834)  $9.89 
Nonvested at March 31, 2012   49,482   $6.92 
Granted   -   $- 
Forfeited   (2,666)  $11.91 
Vested   (150)  $32.53 
Nonvested at June 30, 2012   46,666   $6.55 
           
Period Ended June 30, 2011:          
Nonvested at December 31, 2010   63,116   $13.04 
Granted   21,000   $5.40 
Forfeited   -   $- 
Vested   (19,501)  $12.37 
Nonvested at March 31, 2011   64,615   $10.76 
Granted   3,000   $5.05 
Forfeited   (1,500)  $9.60 
Vested   (3,050)  $21.95 
Nonvested at June 30, 2011   63,065   $9.97 

 

Net compensation benefit credited to income for the Plans was $3,905 and $2,103 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to net compensation cost charged against income of $20,555 and $49,172 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. Total recapture credits against compensation expense due to forfeited options was $21,141 and $38,118 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $7,505 for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. As of June 30, 2012, total unrecognized compensation cost on granted unexercised shares was $71,701, and is expected to be recognized during the next four years.

 

The fair value compensation cost recognition provisions for share-based payments are different from the recognition provisions of the intrinsic value method for recording compensation cost. The following table reflects the impact of fair value compensation cost recognition on income before income taxes, net income, basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

  

Three

Months

Ended

 6/30/12

  

Three Months

Ended

 6/30/11

  

Six Months

Ended

 6/30/12

  

Six Months

Ended

 6/30/11

 
Increase (decrease) net income before income taxes  $3,905   $(20,555)  $2,103   $(49,172)
Increase (decrease) net income  $3,958   $(20,140)  $2,301   $(48,342)
Increase (decrease) basic earnings per share  $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $(0.01)
Increase (decrease) diluted earnings per share  $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $(0.01)

 

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Note 12. Recent Accounting Pronouncements.

 

The following summarizes recent accounting pronouncements and their expected impact on the Company.

 

In December 2011, the FASB issued new guidance on Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate – a Scope Clarification. This guidance provides clarification for when a parent company ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate as a result of default on the subsidiary’s nonrecourse debt. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2012. The Company will evaluate the impact this guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In December 2011, the FASB issued new guidance on Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This guidance requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting (netting assets and liabilities) and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The Company will evaluate the impact this guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In December 2011, the FASB issued new guidance on Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. This guidance is being made to allow the FASB time to redeliberate whether to present on the face of the financial statements the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented. All other requirements in ASU 2011-05 are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

From time to time the FASB issues exposure drafts for proposed statements of financial accounting standards.  Such exposure drafts are subject to comment from the public, to revisions by the FASB and to final issuance by the FASB as statements of financial accounting standards.  Management considers the effect of the proposed statements and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and monitors the status of changes to and proposed effective dates of exposure drafts.

 

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

First South Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") was formed for the purpose of issuing common stock and owning 100% of the stock of First South Bank (the "Bank") and operating through the Bank a commercial banking business. Therefore, the discussion below focuses primarily on the Bank's results of operations. The Bank has one significant operating segment, the providing of general commercial banking services to its markets located in the state of North Carolina. The Company’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FSBK".

 

Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Total assets declined to $742.0 million at June 30, 2012, from $746.9 million at December 31, 2011. Earning assets declined to $674.8 million at June 30, 2012, from $681.5 million at December 31, 2011, reflecting the net change in the composition of earning assets, as discussed below. The ratio of earning assets to total assets was 90.94% at June 30, 2012, compared to 91.24% at December 31, 2011.

 

Interest-bearing overnight deposits in financial institutions increased to $22.3 million at June 30, 2012, from $18.5 million at December 31, 2011. Overnight deposits are available to fund loan originations, deposit withdrawals, securities purchases, liquidity management activities and daily operations of the Bank.

 

Investment securities available for sale increased to $165.0 million at June 30, 2012, from $138.5 million at December 31, 2011, reflecting the net of purchases, sales, principal repayments and securitizations of certain mortgage loans. The Bank may sell investment securities to support a more balanced sensitivity to future interest rate changes and may securitize mortgage loans held for sale into mortgage-backed securities to support adequate liquidity levels. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Bank sold $32.3 million of investment securities available for sale, compared to $2.4 million sold in the six months ended June 30, 2011. Also, during the six months ended June 30, 2012, $38.2 million of mortgage loans held for sale were securitized into mortgage-backed securities available for sale, compared to $8.6 million securitized in the six months ended June 30, 2011. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Bank implemented a strategy to diversify its investment portfolio through the purchase of certain tax-exempt municipal securities. At June 30, 2012, the balance of newly acquired municipal securities was $18.6 million, compared to no municipal securities held at December 31, 2011. See “Note 4. Investment Securities” of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)” for additional disclosure information.

 

Loans held for sale declined to $4.4 million at June 30, 2012, from $6.4 million at December 31, 2011. Proceeds from loan sales were $8.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $9.8 million sold during the six months ended June 30, 2011. Proceeds from loan sales are primarily used to fund liquidity needs of the Bank, including loan originations, deposit withdrawals, repayment of borrowings, investment security purchases and general banking operations. Loans serviced for others increased to $326.0 million at June 30, 2012, from $319.4 million at December 31, 2011.

 

Loans and leases receivable held for investment, net of deferred loan fees, declined to $501.1 million at June 30, 2012, from $534.0 million at December 31, 2011. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, certain loans held for investment were foreclosed upon and transferred to other real estate owned. In addition, a portion of funds from principal repayments on loans held for investment was used to fund the liquidity needs of the Bank.

 

Total loans on non-accrual status and restructured loans (TDRs) on non-accrual status declined to $37.8 million at June 30, 2012, from $43.0 million at December 31, 2011. Loans on non-accrual status declined to $12.6 million at June 30, 2012, from $21.6 million at December 31, 2011. TDRs on non-accrual status increased to $25.2 million at June 30, 2012, from $21.4 million at December 31, 2011. Performing TDRs on full accrual status declined to $8.3 million at June 30, 2012, from $25.4 million at December 31, 2011. Certain performing TDRs have been restored to full accrual status, as they need not continue to be reported as a restructure in calendar years after the year in which the restructuring took place, if the loan is in compliance with its modified terms and yields a market rate.

 

The economy continues to present a challenging credit environment for the Bank and its customers. Economic pressure continues to impact market values of housing and other real estate property in the Bank’s market area and credit quality of certain borrowers. Management believes it has thoroughly evaluated its non-performing loans and they are either well collateralized or adequately reserved. However, there can be no assurance in the future that regulators, increased risks in the loan portfolio, adverse changes in economic conditions or other factors will not require further adjustments to the allowance for credit losses.

 

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Aside from the loans defined as non-accrual, over 90 days past due, classified, or restructured, there were no loans at June 30, 2012, where known information about possible credit problems of borrowers caused management to have serious concerns as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with their current loan repayment terms. There were $725,000 of loans that were accruing interest and contractually over 90 days past due at June 30, 2012. These primarily represent loans that have matured and are in process of renewal. Additional gross interest income of approximately $14,000 was recorded on these loans as of June 30, 2012.

 

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status, and accrued but unpaid interest is reversed, when in management’s judgment, it is determined that the collectability of interest, but not necessarily principal, is doubtful. Generally, this occurs when payment is delinquent in excess of 90 days. Consumer loans that have become more than 180 days past due are generally charged off or a specific allowance may be provided for any expected loss. All other loans are charged off when management concludes that they are uncollectible.

 

Based on an impairment analysis of the Bank’s loan and lease portfolio, there were $85.0 million of loans classified as impaired at June 30, 2012, net of $12.0 million in write-downs, compared to $78.9 million classified as impaired at December 31, 2011, net of $13.4 million in write-downs. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the allowance for loan and lease losses included $1.3 million and $1.6 million specifically provided for impaired loans, respectively. A loan is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan arrangement. All collateral-dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral, while uncollateralized loans and other loans determined not to be collateral dependent are measured for impairment based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate. The Bank uses several factors in determining if a loan is impaired. The internal asset classification procedures include a thorough review of significant loans and lending relationships and include the accumulation of related data. This data includes loan payments status, borrowers’ financial data and borrowers’ operating factors such as cash flows, operating income or loss, and various other matters.

 

See “Note 5. Loans Receivable”, “Note 6. Allowance for Credit Losses” and “Note 7. Troubled Debt Restructurings” of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)” for additional information.

 

Other real estate owned acquired from foreclosures increased to $17.8 million at June 30, 2012, from $17.0 million at December 31, 2011, reflecting the net of additions, disposals and fair value adjustments. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 there were $5.7 million of additions, $3.1 million of disposals, and $1.8 million of fair value adjustments. Other real estate owned consists of residential and commercial properties, developed lots and raw land. The Bank believes the adjusted carrying values of these properties are representative of their fair market values, although there can be no assurances that the ultimate sales will be equal to or greater than the carrying values. See “Note 8. Other Real Estate Owned” and “Note 9. Fair Value Measurement” of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)” for additional information.

 

Total deposits declined to $634.6 million at June 30, 2012, from $642.6 million at December 31, 2011. Demand accounts (personal and business checking accounts and money market accounts) increased to $261.3 million at June 30, 2012, from $243.7 million at December 31, 2011. Time deposits declined to $343.0 million at June 30, 2012, from $369.9 million at December 31, 2011. The Bank attempts to manage its cost of deposits by monitoring the volume and rates paid on maturing certificates of deposits in relationship to current funding needs and market interest rates. The Bank did not renew certain higher rate maturing time deposits during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and was able to reprice new and maturing time deposits at lower rates. See “Interest Expense” below for additional information regarding the Bank’s cost of funds.

 

Borrowed money consisting primarily of repurchase agreements declined to $1.8 million at June 30, 2012, from $2.1 million at December 31, 2011. Repurchase agreements represent funds held in cash management accounts for commercial banking customers. There were no FHLB advances outstanding at June 30, 2012 or December 31, 2011. The Bank may use lower costing FHLB borrowings as a funding source, providing an effective means of managing its overall cost of funds. At June 30, 2012, the Bank had $64.8 million of credit available with the FHLB and $40.0 million of pre-approved but unused lines of credit, collectively totaling $104.8 million.

 

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Stockholders' equity increased to $86.2 million at June 30, 2012, from $84.1 million at December 31, 2011, reflecting the net effect of earnings and changes in accumulated other comprehensive income. The equity to assets ratio was 11.61% at June 30, 2012, compared to 11.26% at December 31, 2011. See "Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity" for additional information.

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income increased to $4.8 million at June 30, 2012, from $3.7 million at December 31, 2011, reflecting the net unrealized gains in the available for sale investment securities portfolio based on current market prices. See “Note 3. Comprehensive Income” of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)” for additional information.

 

There were 1,502,951 treasury shares held totaling $32.0 million at both June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Treasury shares are used for general purposes including the exercise of stock options and providing shares for potential future stock splits.

 

The Bank is subject to various capital requirements administered by federal and state banking agencies. A significant event during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 was the infusion of $10.0 million of new capital into the Bank from the Company, resulting from an inter-company income tax strategy. Pursuant to a Tax Sharing Agreement between the Bank and the Company, each entity pays their applicable share of estimated income taxes. Over time, the Company had accumulated an income tax receivable of approximately $11.6 million, while the primary source of its income has been generated at the Bank level. Conversely, the Bank had accumulated an income tax payable of approximately $8.4 million. As a result of implementing the inter-company income tax strategy, the Bank made a cash purchase of the $11.6 million income tax receivable from the Company, resulting in a $3.2 million net income tax receivable on the Bank’s books. Subsequent to the income tax transaction, the Company invested $10.0 million into the Bank in the form of additional paid-in-capital and maintained a cash position of approximately $1.6 million for future investment and normal operating expenses. The Bank’s regulatory capital ratios as of June 30, 2012 increased significantly from December 31, 2011 as indicated below.

 

   6/30/12   12/31/11 
First South Bank Regulatory Capital  Ratio   Ratio 
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio   18.01%   15.22%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio   16.74%   13.95%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio   11.59%   10.02%

 

Comparison of Operating Results – Three and Six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. Net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 increased to $481,000 and $943,000, from $382,000 and $709,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. Diluted earnings per share were $0.05 and $0.10 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $0.04 and $0.07 per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.

 

Net earnings during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were influenced by the amount of provisions for credit losses necessary to maintain the allowance for loan and lease losses at an adequate level; a decline in the volume of average earning assets; expenses attributable to other real estate owned properties; while being partially offset by a reduction in interest expense and gains on mortgage loan and investment securities sales. The current economy continues to present a challenging credit environment for the Bank and for some of its customers. As the Bank addresses and manages through these challenges, it remains focused on long-term strategies. These strategies include remediating problem assets, maintaining adequate levels of capital and liquidity, improving efficiency in operations, building core customer relationships and improving franchise value along with stockholder value. The Bank continues to maintain a strong capital position in excess of the well-capitalized regulatory guidelines, and combined with strengthening of the allowance for credit losses should enhance future earnings as economic conditions substantially improve.

 

Key performance ratios are return on average assets (ROA) and return on average equity (ROE). ROA was .26% and .25% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to .19% and .18% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. ROE was 2.26% and 2.22% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 1.90% and 1.76% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.

 

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Interest Income. Interest income declined to $8.8 million and $17.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from $10.2 million and $20.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The reduction in the amount of interest income is due primarily to lower interest rates during the comparative reporting periods, and a decline in the volume of average interest-earning assets. Average interest-earning assets declined to $676.0 million and $676.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from $704.8 million and $705.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The reduction in average interest-earning assets reflects the net effect of the decrease in loans and leases receivable; sales, purchases and principal payments on investment securities; and the volume of other real estate owned and non-performing loans discussed above. The yield on average interest-earning assets declined to 5.24% and 5.25% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from 5.78% and 5.69% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The yield on average interest-earning assets has also been impacted by the decline in interest rates and average interest-earning assets during the comparative reporting periods.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense declined to $1.3 million and $2.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from $2.0 million and $4.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, reflecting a decline in interest rates between the comparative reporting periods and a decline in the volume of average interest-bearing liabilities. The cost of funds improved to .83% and .85% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from 1.14% and 1.16% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The Company was able to improve its cost of funds by a combination of the growth in lower costing demand accounts, pricing new time deposits and repricing of maturing time deposits within the lower interest rate environment. Average deposits and borrowings declined to $650.5 million and $650.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from $704.6 million and $706.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.

 

Net Interest Income. Net interest income declined to $7.5 million and $15.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from $8.2 million and $16.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The interest rate spread (the difference between the yield on average earning assets and the cost of average deposits and borrowings) declined to 4.41% and 4.40% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from to 4.64% and 4.53% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The tax equivalent net yield on interest-earning assets (net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets) declined to 4.44% for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from 4.64% and 4.53% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The changes in interest rate spread and net yield on interest-earning assets is a result of the interest rate environment and volume levels of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding during the comparative reporting periods.

 

The following tables contain information relating to the Company’s average statement of financial condition and reflect the yield on average earning assets and the average cost of funds for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. Average balances are derived from month end balances. The Company does not believe that using month end balances rather than average daily balances has caused any material difference in the information presented. The average loan balances listed in interest earning assets do not include nonaccrual loan balances. The interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on earning assets and the average cost of funds. The net yield on earning assets represents net interest income divided by average earning assets.

 

Tax equivalent yields related to certain investment securities exempt from federal income tax are stated on a fully taxable basis, using a 34% federal tax rate and reduced by a disallowed portion of the tax exempt interest income.

 

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Yield/Cost Analysis  Quarter Ended June 30, 2012   Quarter Ended June 30,  2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
           Average           Average 
   Average       Yield/   Average       Yield/ 
   Balance   Interest   Cost   Balance   Interest   Cost 
Interest earning assets:                              
Loans receivable  $503,740   $7,447    5.91%  $559,792   $8,906    6.36%
Investments and deposits   172,301    1,371    3.25%(1)   145,000    1,282    3.54%
Total earning assets   676,041    8,818    5.24%   704,792    10,188    5.78%
Nonearning assets   66,649              86,852           
Total assets  $742,690             $791,644           
                               
Interest bearing liabilities:                              
Deposits  $543,519    1,250    .92%  $590,733    1,925    1.30%
Borrowings   1,754    1    .23%   2,395    1    .17%
Junior subordinated debentures   10,310    91    3.53%   10,310    84    3.26%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   555,583    1,342    .97%   603,438    2,010    1.33%
Noninterest bearing demand deposits   94,869    0    .00%   101,162    0    .00%
Total sources of funds   650,452    1,342    .83%   704,600    2,010    1.14%
Other liabilities and stockholders’ equity:                              
Other liabilities   7,221              6,527           
Stockholders' equity   85,017              80,517           
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $742,690             $791,644           
Net interest income       $7,476             $8,178      
Interest rate spread             4.41%             4.64%
Net yield on earning assets             4.44%(1)             4.64%
Ratio of earning assets to interest bearing liabilities             121.68%             116.80%

 

Yield/Cost Analysis  Six Months Ended June 30, 2012   Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
           Average           Average 
   Average       Yield/   Average       Yield/ 
   Balance   Interest   Cost   Balance   Interest   Cost 
Interest earning assets:                              
Loans receivable  $509,960   $15,114    5.93%  $567,915   $17,730    6.24%
Investments and deposits   166,365    2,618    3.15%(1)   137,835    2,350    3.41%
Total earning assets   676,325    17,732    5.25%   705,750    20,080    5.69%
Nonearning assets   66,245              87,662           
Total assets  $742,570             $793,412           
                               
Interest bearing liabilities:                              
Deposits  $541,787    2,571    .95%  $592,809    3,902    1.32%
Borrowings   1,767    2    .23%   3,543    29    1.64%
Junior subordinated debentures   10,310    183    3.55%   10,310    165    3.20%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   553,864    2,756    1.00%   606,662    4,096    1.35%
Noninterest bearing demand deposits   96,235    0    .00%   99,693    0    .00%
Total sources of funds   650,099    2,756    .85%   706,355    4,096    1.16%
Other liabilities and stockholders’ equity:                              
Other liabilities   7,606              6,724           
Stockholders' equity   84,865              80,333           
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $742,570             $793,412           
Net interest income       $14,976             $15,984      
Interest rate spread             4.40%             4.53%
Net yield on earning assets             4.44%(1)             4.53%
Ratio of earning assets to interest bearing liabilities             122.11%             116.33%
(1)Shown as a tax-adjusted yield

 

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Provision for Credit Losses. The Bank's methodology for determining its provision for credit losses includes amounts specifically allocated to credits that are individually determined to be impaired, as well as general provisions allocated to groups of loans that have not been individually assessed for impairment. The Bank recorded $775,000 and $2.6 million of provisions for credit losses in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $3.1 million and $5.5 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The provision for credit losses is necessary to maintain the allowance for credit losses at a level that management believes is adequate to absorb probable future losses in the loan portfolio. See “Note 6. Allowance for Credit Losses” of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)” and “Allowance for Credit Losses” and “Critical Accounting Policies - Loan Impairment and Allowance for Credit Losses” below for additional disclosure information.

 

Allowance for Credit Losses. The Bank maintains allowances for loan and lease losses and unfunded loan commitments (collectively the “allowance for credit losses”) at levels management believes are adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolio and in unfunded loan commitments. The Bank has developed policies and procedures for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses that reflect the assessment of credit risk and impairment analysis. This assessment includes an analysis of qualitative and quantitative trends in the levels of classified loans. In developing this analysis, the Bank relies on historical loss experience, estimates and exercises judgment in assessing credit risk. Future assessments of credit risk may yield different results, depending on changes in the qualitative and quantitative trends, which may require adjustments in the allowance for credit losses.

 

The Bank uses various modeling, calculation methods and estimation tools for measuring credit risk and performing impairment analysis, which is the basis used in developing the allowance for credit losses. The factors supporting the allowance do not diminish the fact that the entire allowance for credit losses is available to absorb probable losses in both the loan and leases portfolio and in unfunded loan commitments. The Bank’s principal focus is on the adequacy of the total allowance for credit losses. Based on the overall credit quality of the loan and lease receivable portfolio, management believes the Bank has established the allowance for credit losses pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles, and has taken into account the views of its regulators and the current economic environment. Management reassesses the information upon which it bases the allowance for credit losses not greater than quarterly and believes their accounting decisions remain accurate. However, there can be no assurance in the future that regulators, increased risks in the loan and lease portfolio, changes in economic conditions and other factors will not require additional adjustments to the allowance for credit losses.

 

The allowance for credit losses was $14.3 million at June 30, 2012, compared to $15.4 million December 31, 2011. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to loans and leases was 2.82% at June 30, 2012, compared to 2.85% at December 31, 2011. Net charge offs against the allowance for credit losses were $1.2 million and $3.8 million recorded in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $3.7 million and $5.7 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. See “Note 6. Allowance for Credit Losses” and “Note 9. Fair Value Measurement” of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)”and “Critical Accounting Policies - Loan Impairment and Allowance for Credit Losses” below for additional disclosure information.

 

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased to $2.7 million and $5.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from $2.5 million and $4.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. Noninterest income consists of fees, service charges and servicing fees earned on loans, service charges and insufficient funds fees collected on deposit accounts, net gains from loan and securities sales and other miscellaneous income.

 

The Bank strives to maintain a consistent level of noninterest income across both loan and deposit service offerings. Fees, service charges and loan servicing fees collected were $1.7 million and $3.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $1.8 million and $3.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. Fees, service charges and loan servicing fees earned during each period are influenced by the volume of loans receivable and deposits outstanding, the volume of the various types of loan and deposit account transactions processed, the volume of loans serviced for others and the collection of related fees and service charges.

 

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Gains on sales of mortgage loans held for sale increased to $264,000 and $569,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from $112,000 and $232,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The Bank sells fixed-rate residential mortgage loans to reduce interest rate and credit risk exposure, and to provide a more balanced sensitivity to future interest rate changes, while retaining certain other held for sale mortgage loans for future securitization into available for sale mortgage-backed securities. Proceeds from mortgage loan sales provide additional liquidity to support the Bank’s operating, financing and lending activities.

 

Gains from sales of investment securities available for sale increased to $485,000 and $1.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from no gains during the three months ended June 30, 2011 and $52,000 of gains during the six months ended June 30, 2011. Proceeds from investment securities sales also provide liquidity to support the Bank’s operating, financing and lending activities.

 

In its efforts of mitigating nonperforming assets, the Bank recorded net losses on sales of other real estate owned properties of $47,000 and $76,000 in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to net gains of $53,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2011 and $29,000 of net losses in the six months ended June 30, 2011. See “Note 8. Other Real Estate Owned” of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)” for additional information.

 

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expenses increased to $8.6 million and $16.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from $7.0 million and $13.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. Compensation and fringe benefits, the largest component of noninterest expense, increased to $4.4 million and $8.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from $3.9 million and $7.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase during 2012 primarily results from accelerating the accrual of anticipated lump-sum retirement benefits payable to the current CEO upon his retirement at the end of the third quarter of 2012. The Bank accrued $814,000 and $1.3 million for his lump-sum retirement benefits payable in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to $37,000 and $75,000 accrued in the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.

 

FDIC insurance premiums declined to $259,000 and $511,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from $293,000 and $585,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, reflecting the decline in the volume of insured deposit account balances, and changes in the FDIC’s deposit insurance assessment calculation. The FDIC changed their deposit insurance assessment calculation during 2011 to be based on assets and Tier 1 capital versus on deposits.

 

Expenses attributable to valuation adjustments, renovating, maintenance and property taxes paid for the current volume of other real estate owned properties increased to $1.3 million and $2.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from $265,000 and $485,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. See “Note 8. Other Real Estate Owned” and “Note 9. Fair Value Measurement” of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)” for additional information.

 

Other noninterest expenses including premises and equipment, advertising, data processing, repairs and maintenance, office supplies, professional fees, taxes and insurance, etc., have remained relatively consistent during the respective periods.

 

Income Taxes. Income tax expense increased to $272,000 and $473,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, from $226,000 and $450,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. Income tax expense results from the volume of pretax income, tax exempt income, deductible expenses, the application of permanent and temporary differences and the statutory income tax rates in effect during each period. The effective income tax rates were 36.16% and 33.43% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, compared to 37.13% and 38.84% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. See “Critical Accounting Policies” below for additional information.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources. Liquidity generally refers to the Bank's ability to generate adequate amounts of funds to meet its cash needs. Adequate liquidity guarantees that sufficient funds are available to meet deposit withdrawals, fund future loan commitments, maintain adequate reserve requirements, pay operating expenses, provide funds for debt service, and meet other general commitments. FDIC policy requires banks to maintain an average daily balance of liquid assets in an amount which it deems adequate to protect the safety and soundness of the bank. The FDIC currently has no specific level which it requires. At June 30, 2012, the Bank had cash, deposits in banks, investment securities and loans held for sale totaling $204.1 million, compared to $177.7 million at December 31, 2011. The Bank calculates its liquidity position under policy guidelines based on liquid assets in relationship to deposits and short-term borrowings. Based on its calculation guidelines, the Bank’s liquidity ratio increased to 29.71% at June 30, 2012, from 25.84% December 31, 2011, which management believes is adequate.

 

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The Bank believes it can meet future liquidity needs with existing funding sources. The Bank's primary sources of funds are deposits, principal payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, earnings and funds provided from operations, the ability to borrow from the FHLB of Atlanta and the availability of loans and investment securities held for sale. While scheduled principal repayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and general market interest rates, economic conditions and competition substantially influence loan prepayments. In addition, the Bank strives to manage its deposit pricing in order to maintain a desired deposit mix.

 

The FDIC requires banks to meet a minimum leverage capital requirement of Tier 1 capital (consisting of retained earnings and common stockholders’ equity, less any intangible assets) to assets ratio of 4%. The FDIC also requires banks to meet a ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8%, of which at least 4% must be in the form of Tier 1 capital. The North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks requires banks to maintain a capital surplus of not less than 50% of common capital stock. The Bank was in compliance with all regulatory capital requirements at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

Critical Accounting Policies. The Company has identified the policies below as critical to its business operations and the understanding of its results of operations. The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on the Company’s business operations is discussed throughout Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations where such policies affect reported and expected financial results.

 

Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions. Estimates affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Loan Impairment and Allowance for Credit Losses. A loan or lease is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan or lease agreement. Uncollateralized loans are measured for impairment based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate, while all collateral-dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral. The Bank uses several factors in determining if a loan or lease is impaired. The internal asset classification procedures include a thorough review of significant loans, leases and lending relationships and include the accumulation of related data. This data includes loan and lease payment status, borrowers' financial data and borrowers' operating factors such as cash flows, operating income or loss, etc.

 

The allowance for credit losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Management's periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses is based on past loan and lease loss experience, known and inherent risks in loans and leases and unfunded loan commitments, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, and current economic conditions. While management believes that it has established the allowance for credit losses in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and has taken into account the views of its regulators and the current economic environment, there can be no assurance in the future that regulators or risks in its loans and leases and unfunded loan commitments will not require additional adjustments to the allowance for credit losses.

 

Income Taxes. Deferred tax asset and liability balances are determined by application to temporary differences in the tax rate expected to be in effect when taxes will become payable or receivable. Temporary differences are differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers and to reduce its own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

 

Forward Looking Statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 states that disclosure of forward looking information is desirable for investors and encourages such disclosure by providing a safe harbor for forward looking statements by corporate management. This Form 10-Q, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains forward looking statements that involve risk and uncertainty. In order to comply with terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that a variety of risks and uncertainties could cause its actual results and experience to differ materially from anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the Company's forward looking statements. There are risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance, development, growth projections and results of the Company's business. They include, but are not limited to, economic growth, interest rate movements, timely development of technology enhancements for products, services and operating systems, the impact of competitive products, services and pricing, customer requirements, regulatory changes and similar matters. Readers of this report are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward looking statements that are subject to influence by these risk factors and unanticipated events, as actual results may differ materially from management's expectations.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk. Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide information required by this item.

 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this report, management of the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. It should be noted that the design of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures is based in part upon certain reasonable assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no reasonable assurance that any design of disclosure controls and procedures will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote, but the Company’s principal executive and financial officers have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are, in fact, effective at a reasonable assurance level.

 

In addition, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (to the extent that elements of internal control over financial reporting are subsumed within disclosure controls and procedures) identified in connection with the evaluation described in the above paragraph that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item l. Legal Proceedings: The Company is currently not engaged in any material legal proceedings. From time to time, the Bank is a party to legal proceedings within the ordinary course of business wherein it enforces its security interest in loans, and other matters of similar nature.

 

Item 1A.    Risk Factors: Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide information required by this item.

 

Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds: Not applicable

 

Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities: Not applicable

 

Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures: Not applicable.

 

Item 5.   Other Information: Not applicable

 

Item 6.   Exhibits: The following exhibits are filed herewith:

 

Number   Title
10.17   Employment Agreement between First South Bancorp, Inc., First South Bank, and Bruce W. Elder dated June 28, 2012 (Incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 3, 2012 (File No. 0-22219))
     
31.1   Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
     
31.2   Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
     
32   Section 1350 Certification
     
101   Interactive data files providing financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012, in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language)*

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

 

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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.

 

  FIRST SOUTH BANCORP, INC.        
             
  By: /s/ William L. Wall   By: /s/ Kristie W. Hawkins  
    William L. Wall     Kristie W. Hawkins  
    Executive Vice President     Controller  
    Chief Financial Officer     Treasurer  
    (Principal Financial Officer)     (Principal Accounting Officer)  
             
    Date: August 10, 2012     Date: August 10, 2012  

 

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