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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
FORM 10-Q/A
(Amendment No. 1)

[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014

[   ] 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:  0-27622

HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Virginia
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
54-1796693
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
P.O. Box 1128
Abingdon, Virginia
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
24212-1128
(Zip Code)

276-628-9181
(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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes [ X ]        No [    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or smaller reporting company (See definition of “large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Large Accelerated Filer  [  ]   Accelerated Filer  [  ]    Non-Accelerated Filer [  ]  Smaller Reporting Company  [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X ]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
7,851,780 shares of common stock, par value $0.625 per share, outstanding as of  November 14, 2014

 
 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Highlands Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby amends its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2014, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2014 (the “Original Filing”), as set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) (the “Amendment”).   The Amendment is being filed solely to correct a typographical error in Part II, Item 2, “Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds,” in the Original Filing. Specifically, the statement that the Company sold shares of stock at a price of $3.30 per share has been corrected to read $3.50 per share.
 
 
No other information in the Original Filing is being amended by this Amendment.  For convenience, the entire Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2014 has been re-filed in this Amendment. This Amendment speaks as of the date of the Original Filing, and does not reflect subsequent events occurring after the date of the Original Filing.  Pursuant to SEC Rule 12b-15, in connection with this filing, we have filed updated Exhibits 31.1, 31.2, 31.3, 32.1, 32.2 and 32.3.

 
 

 

 
Highlands Bankshares, Inc.

FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2014

 

 
INDEX
   
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                                                                                                      
PAGE
   
Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets
  at September 30, 2014 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2013
 
3
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
  for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
4
   
 
Consolidated Statements of   Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
 
5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
6
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in
 Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) for the Three Months and Nine Months
 Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
7-8
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
9-38
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
              Financial Condition and Results of Operations
38-43
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
44
   
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
44
 
 
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
   
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
  45
   
Item 1A. Risk Factors
45
   
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
45
   
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
45
   
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures
45
   
Item 5.  Other Information
45
   
Item 6.  Exhibits
46
   
SIGNATURES AND CERTIFICATIONS
47


 
2

 


PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in thousands)
   
       (Unaudited)
September 30, 2014
 
(Note 1)
December 31, 2013
                                              ASSETS
       
Cash and due from banks
 
$     16,602
 
     $      16,965
Federal funds sold
 
      45,520
 
  67,030
         
   Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
      62,122
 
83,995
         
Investment securities available for sale  (amortized cost $83,687 at  September 30, 2014, $56,582 at December 31, 2013)
 
83,239
 
55,318
Other investments, at cost
 
6,757
 
4,710
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of  $5,529 at September 30, 2014, $6,825 at December 31, 2013
 
399,055
 
396,961
Premises and equipment, net
 
20,327
 
20,188
Deferred tax assets
 
11,150
 
10,444
Interest receivable
 
2,320
 
2,171
Bank owned life Insurance
 
14,085
 
14,132
Other real estate owned
 
6,720
 
7,834
Other assets
 
       3,829
 
        2,559
         
    Total Assets
 
$   609,604
 
$    598,312
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
       
         
LIABILITIES
       
         
Deposits:
       
  Non-interest bearing
 
$    115,127
 
$      107,328
  Interest bearing
 
    372,822
 
     380,946
         
    Total Deposits
 
    487,949
 
     488,274
         
Interest, taxes and other liabilities
 
1,298
 
2,595
Other short-term borrowings
 
20,050
 
23,500
Long-term debt
 
47,764
 
47,802
Capital securities
 
        -
 
         3,150
         
    Total Other Liabilities
 
      69,112
 
       77,047
         
    Total Liabilities
 
    557,061
 
     565,321
         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
       
         
Common stock (7,843 at September 30, 2014 and 5,011 at December 31, 2013 shares issued and outstanding)
 
4,902
 
3,132
 Preferred stock (2,048 shares issued and outstanding)
 
                   4,096
 
-
Additional paid-in capital
 
                 18,998
 
7,783
Retained earnings
 
24,843
 
22,910
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
   (296)
 
        (834)
  Total Stockholders’ Equity
 
      52,543
 
      32,991
         
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
$  609,604
 
$   598,312
 
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 
3

 


Consolidated Statements of Income
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)


 
Nine Months Ended Sept.30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended Sept.30, 2013
 
Three Months
Ended Sept.30, 2014
 
Three Months
Ended Sept. 30, 2013
 
 
INTEREST INCOME
               
Loans receivable and fees on loans
$    16,045
 
$    16,186
 
$  5,458
 
$  5,384
 
Securities available for sale:
               
  Taxable
691
 
534
 
277
 
173
 
  Exempt from taxable income
371
 
418
 
124
 
138
 
Other investment income
151
 
122
 
50
 
31
 
Federal funds sold
           110
 
           110
 
           32
 
           35
 
                 
    Total Interest Income
    17,368
 
    17,370
 
    5,941
 
    5,761
 
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
               
Deposits
1,933
 
2,255
 
630
 
726
 
Other borrowed funds
       2,077
 
       2,178
 
      621
 
727
 
                 
    Total Interest Expense
      4,010
 
      4,433
 
      1,251
 
      1,453
 
                 
    Net Interest Income
      13,358
 
      12,937
 
      4,690
 
      4,308
 
                 
Provision for Loan Losses
       1,248
 
       1,120
 
         352
 
         552
 
                 
    Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses
      12,110
 
      11,817
 
      4,338
 
      3,756
 
                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME
               
Securities gains, losses, net
-
 
(4)
 
-
 
-
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
1,431
 
1,545
 
485
 
533
 
Other service charges, commissions and fees
1,248
 
1,248
 
396
 
446
 
Other operating income
564
 
533
 
          203
 
          159
 
    Total Non-Interest Income
       3,243
 
       3,322
 
      1,084
 
         1,138
 
                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
               
Salaries and employee benefits
7,424
 
7,140
 
2,451
 
2,398
 
Occupancy expense of bank premises
778
 
902
 
202
 
301
 
Furniture and equipment expense
               862
 
               910
 
290
 
295
 
Other operating expense
        4,105
 
        4,034
 
1,444
 
1,378
 
Foreclosed Assets – Write-down and operating expenses
1,234
 
2,381
 
462
 
1,632
 
    Total Non-Interest Expense
      14,403
 
      15,367
 
       4,849
 
       6,004
 
                 
    Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
950
 
(228)
 
573
 
(1,110)
 
                 
 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
      (983)    
 
                              (2,314)
 
      47
 
      (452)
 
                 
    Net Income
$       1,933
 
$       2,086
 
$          526
 
$       (658)
 
                 
Basic Earnings Per Common Share – Weighted Average
$         0.29
 
$         0.42
 
$        0.07
 
$        (0.13)
 
                 
Earnings Per Common Share – Assuming Dilution
$         0.22
 
$         0.42
 
$         0.05
 
$        (0.13)
 



See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


 
4

 




Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 


 
Nine Months Ended                  Sept.  30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, 2013
 
         
         
Net Income
$     1,933
 
$ 2,086
 
         
     Other Comprehensive Income
       
  Unrealized gains  (losses) on securities during  the period
815
 
(1,537)
 
  Less: reclassification adjustment for losses  included in net income
-
 
4
 
          Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before tax
815
 
(1,533)
 
           Income tax expense (benefit) related to other
           comprehensive income
277
 
(519)
 
    Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
538
 
(1,014)
 
Comprehensive Income
$     2,471
 
$     1.072
 
         


 
Three Months Ended                  Sept. 30, 2014
 
Three Months Ended Sept. 30, 2013
 
         
         
Net Income
$     526
 
$     (658)
 
         
     Other Comprehensive Income
       
  Unrealized gains  (losses) on securities during  the period
(201)
 
(156)
 
  Less: reclassification adjustment for losses  included in net income
-
 
-
 
          Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before tax
(201)
 
(156)
 
           Income tax expense (benefit) related to other
           comprehensive income
(68)
 
(53)
 
    Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(133)
 
(103)
 
Comprehensive Income
$     393
 
$     (761)
 
         


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements












 
5

 



Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)


 
Nine Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
Sept. 30, 2014
 
 
Sept. 30, 2013
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING  ACTIVITIES:
       
Net income
$        1,933
 
$        2,086
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by                 operating activities
       
Provision for loan losses
                        1,248
 
1,120
 
Depreciation and amortization
653
 
676
 
Net realized (gains) losses on available for sale securities
-
 
4
 
Net amortization on securities
475
 
586
 
Amortization of capital issue costs
18
 
4
 
            (Increase) decrease in interest receivable
(149)
 
2
 
Valuation adjustment of other real estate owned
386
 
1,645
 
Valuation adjustment of deferred tax assets
(1,000)
 
(2,000)
 
Increase in other assets
                     (1,270)
 
                      (213)
 
Increase (decrease)  in interest, taxes and other liabilities
    (1,210)
 
    380
 
         
Net cash provided by operating activities
              1,084
 
              4,290
 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
       
Securities available for sale:
       
       Proceeds from sale of securities
 -
 
 1,321
 
Proceeds from maturities of debt and equity securities
 6,597
 
 8,366
 
Purchase of debt and equity securities
(34,177)
 
(11,765)
 
Purchases of other investments
(2,047)
 
                       220
 
Net increase in loans
(6,185)
 
(14,769)
 
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
3,141
 
5,514
 
Proceeds from Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
360
 
-
 
Premises and equipment expenditures
           (763)
 
           (848)
 
         
Net cash used in investing activities
       (33,074)
 
       (11,961)
 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
       
      Issuance of Common Stock
9,912
 
-
 
      Issuance of Preferred Stock
7,168
 
-
 
Net decrease in time deposits
                    (11,110)
 
                  (16,696)
 
Net increase in demand, savings and other deposits
                   10,785
 
                   19,522
 
Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
(3,450)
 
3,355
 
Decrease in long-term debt
(38)
 
(3,483)
 
Redemption of Capital Securites
(3,150)
 
-
 
         
Net cash  provided by  financing activities
10,117
 
   2,698
 
         
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
                   (21,873)
 
                   (4,973)
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
     83,995
 
     81,208
 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$    62,122
 
$    76,235
 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
       
Cash paid during the year for:
       
Interest
$      5,221
 
           $      4,303
 
         
     SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH TRANSACTIONS
       
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned
$      2,843
 
$      3,572
 
Loans originated from sales of other real estate owned
$         561
 
$      1,751
 


 
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 
6

 



Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)



 
Three Months Ended September 30
         
      Accumulated
       
         
Additional
 
Other
             Total
 
 
    Common Stock
 
    Preferred Stock
 
Paid In
 
Retained
 
Comprehensive
 
Stockholders’
 
Shares
 
 Par Value
 
Shares
 
 Par Value
 
Capital
 
Earnings
 
          Income
 
Equity
                               
 
Balance, June  30, 2013
5,011
 
$    3,132
         
$    7,783
 
$   24,172
 
$       (2,782)
 
$    32,305
                               
 
Net income
-
 
-
         
-
 
(658)
 
-
 
(658)
                               
Other comprehensive loss
-
 
-
         
-
 
-
 
(103)
 
     (103)
                               
                               
 
Balance Sept. 30, 2013
    5,011
 
$    3,132
         
$    7,783
 
$    23,514
 
$        (2,885)
 
$    31,544
                               
 
Balance, June 30, 2014
7,684
 
$    4,803
 
 
2,048
 
 
$   4,096
 
$    18,541
 
$    24,317
 
$       (163)
 
$    51,594
                               
 
Net income
-
 
-
         
-
 
526
 
-
 
526
                               
 
Common Stock Issuance
159
 
$        99
         
457
         
556
                               
 
Preferred Stock Issuance
       
 
-
 
 
-
 
-
         
-
                               
Other comprehensive income
-
 
-
         
-
 
-
 
(133)
 
(133)
                               
                               
 
Balance, Sept. 30, 2014
7,843
 
$    4,902
 
 
2,048
 
 
$4,096
 
$    18,998
 
$    24,843
 
$        (296)
 
$    52,543
                               
                               







 












 
7

 


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)




Nine  Months Ended September 30
         
Accumulated
       
         
Additional
 
Other
        Total
 
 
    Common Stock
 
    Preferred Stock
 
Paid In
 
Retained
 
Comprehensive
 
Stockholders’
 
Shares
 
 Par Value
 
Shares
 
 Par Value
 
Capital
 
Earnings
 
Income
 
Equity
                               
 
Balance, December 31,2012
5,011
 
$    3,132
         
$    7,783
 
$   21,428
 
$       (1,871)
 
$   30,472
                               
 
Net income
-
 
-
         
-
 
2,086
 
-
 
2,086
                               
Other comprehensive loss
-
 
-
         
-
 
-
 
(1,014)
 
   (1,014)
                               
                               
 
Balance Sept. 30, 2013
    5,011
 
$    3,132
         
$    7,783
 
$    23,514
 
$        (2,885)
 
$    31,544
                               
 
Balance, December 31, 2013
5,011
 
$    3,132
 
 
2,048
 
 
$   4,096
 
$  7,783
 
$    22,910
 
$       (834)
 
$    32,991
                               
 
Net income
-
 
-
         
-
 
1,933
 
-
 
1,933
                               
 
Common Stock Issuance
2,832
 
1,770
         
8,142
         
9,912
                               
 
Preferred Stock Issuance
       
 
2,048
 
 
4,096
 
3,073
         
7,169
                               
Other comprehensive income
-
 
-
         
-
 
-
 
538
 
538
                               
                               
 
Balance, Sept. 30, 2014
7,843
 
$    4,902
 
 
2,048
 
 
$4,096
 
$    18,998
 
$    24,843
 
$        (296)
 
$    52,543
                               
                               

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements








 
8

 


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)


 
 
Note 1              General

The consolidated financial statements of Highlands Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) include its wholly-owned subsidiary, Highlands Union Bank (the “Bank”).  The statements also include Highlands Union Insurance Services, Inc., Highlands Union Financial Services, Inc., and Blue Ridge Hospitality, LLC, which are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Bank. Blue Ridge Hospitality, LLC, was formed in June 2014 to hold and manage certain properties acquired by the Bank through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure. The Company’s consolidated financial statements conform to United States generally accepted accounting principles and to banking industry practices. The accompanying consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 has been extracted from the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the “2013 Form 10-K”). The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the notes to consolidated financial statements included in the 2013 Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

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

Note 2              Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses  (amounts in thousands)
 The composition of net loans is as follows:

 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Real Estate Secured:
     
Residential 1-4 family
$ 184,300
 
$   175,860
Multifamily
21,233
 
20,592
Construction and Land Loans
18,618
 
18,509
Commercial Real Estate, Owner Occupied
70,845
 
71,459
Commercial Real Estate, Non-owner occupied
31,726
 
37,117
Second mortgages
7,574
 
7,934
Equity lines of credit
            7,020
 
7,884
Farmland
8,756
 
9,322
 
350,072
 
348,677
       
Secured (other) and unsecured
     
Personal
20,352
 
20,472
Commercial
31,473
 
31,575
Agricultural
3,085
 
3,376
 
54,910
 
55,423
       
Overdrafts
242
 
304
       
 
405,224
 
404,404
Less:
     
  Allowance for loan losses
            5,529
 
            6,825
  Net deferred fees
640
 
               618
 
6,169
 
7,443
       
Loans, net
$ 399,055
 
$    396,961




 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)





The following table is an analysis of past due loans as of September 30, 2014:
 
   
30-59 Days Past Due
 
60-89 Days Past Due
 
Greater Than 90 Days
 
Total Past Due
 
Current
 
Total Financing Receivables
 
Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
                             
Real Estate Secured
                           
Residential 1-4 family
 
 $ 2,775
 
 $    1,997
 
 $  2,730
 
 $  7,502
 
 $  176,798
 
 $  184,300
 
 $         -
Equity lines of credit
 
 16
 
 50
 
240
 
 306
 
 6,714
 
 7,020
 
-
Multifamily
 
 -
 
 -
 
 -
 
 -
 
 21,233
 
 21,233
 
-
Farmland
 
399
 
 179
 
 129
 
707
 
 8,049
 
 8,756
 
-
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
 
197
 
 36
 
161
 
394
 
 18,224
 
 18,618
 
 -
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
 
 845
 
 2
 
2,702
 
 3,549
 
 67,296
 
 70,845
 
 -
Commercial Real Estate- Non Owner Occupied
 
 4
 
-
 
 1,547
 
 1,551
 
 30,175
 
 31,726
 
 -
Second Mortgages
 
 90
 
 51
 
 145
 
 286
 
 7,288
 
 7,574
 
 -
Non Real Estate Secured
                           
Personal
 
 487
 
 80
 
 216
 
 783
 
19,811
 
 20,594
 
 -
Commercial
 
 580
 
 511
 
 206
 
 1,297
 
 30,176
 
 31,473
 
 -
Agricultural
 
 9
 
 84
 
 492
 
 585
 
 2,500
 
 3,085
 
 -
                             
          Total
 
 $  5,402
 
 $    2,990
 
 $   8,568
 
 $  16,960
 
 $  388,264
 
 $  405,224
 
 $          -
                             

The following table is an analysis of past due loans as of December 31, 2013:
 
   
30-59 Days Past Due
 
60-89 Days Past Due
 
Greater Than 90 Days
 
Total Past Due
 
Current
 
Total Financing Receivables
 
Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
                             
Real Estate Secured
                           
Residential 1-4 family
 
 $    3,219
 
 $    1,805
 
 $    2,699
 
 $    7,723
 
 $  168,137
 
 $  175,860
 
 $          -
Equity lines of credit
 
 -
 
 -
 
 318
 
 318
 
 7,566
 
 7,884
 
-
Multifamily
 
 -
 
97
 
 -
 
 97
 
 20,495
 
 20,592
 
-
Farmland
 
 38
 
 -
 
 129
 
 167
 
 9,155
 
 9,322
 
-
Construction,  Land Development, Other Land Loans
 
 303
 
 117
 
 1,615
 
 2,035
 
 16,474
 
 18,509
 
 -
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
 
 665
 
 26
 
 1,610
 
 2,301
 
 69,158
 
 71,459
 
 -
Commercial Real Estate- Non Owner Occupied
 
 234
 
 2,257
 
 637
 
 3,128
 
 33,989
 
 37,117
 
 -
Second Mortgages
 
 341
 
 3
 
 56
 
 400
 
 7,534
 
 7,934
 
 -
Non Real Estate Secured
                           
Personal
 
 357
 
 177
 
146
 
 680
 
 20,096
 
 20,776
 
 2
Commercial
 
 1,344
 
 121
 
 266
 
 1,731
 
 29,844
 
 31,575
 
 -
Agricultural
 
 29
 
 -
 
 -
 
 29
 
 3,347
 
 3,376
 
 -
                             
          Total
 
 $    6,530
 
 $    4,603
 
 $   7,476
 
 $   18,609
 
 $  385,795
 
 $  404,404
 
 $          2





 










 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)


Loans are considered delinquent when payments have not been made according to the terms of the contract. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection.  Credit card loans and other personal loans are typically charged off no later than 180 days past due.   In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.

The following is a summary of non-accrual loans at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:


 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Real Estate Secured
       
Residential 1-4 Family
                                                       $           4,201
 
 $       2,890
 
Multifamily
-
 
-
 
Construction and Land Loans
1,922
 
1,694
 
Commercial-Owner Occupied
5,617
 
3,005
 
Commercial- Non Owner Occupied
1,547
 
2,429
 
Second Mortgages
145
 
92
 
Equity Lines of Credit
240
 
318
 
Farmland
129
 
146
 
Secured (other) and Unsecured
       
Personal
215
 
144
 
Commercial
206
 
266
 
Agricultural
            493
 
             -
 
         
Total
$14,715
 
$     10,984
 







The September 30, 2014 total includes approximately $6.14 million of modified loans that are paying under the terms of their existing loan agreement but included in non-accrual per regulatory guidance.























 
11

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)


The following tables represent a summary of credit quality indicators of the Company’s loan portfolio at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The grades are assigned and/or modified by the Company’s credit review and credit analysis departments based on the creditworthiness of the borrower and the overall strength of the loan.

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade as of September 30, 2014
 

 
Grade (1)
 
Residential 1-4 Family
 
Multifamily
 
Farmland
 
Construction, Land Loans
 
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
 
Commercial Real Estate Non-Owner Occupied
                         
Quality
 
 30,632
 
6
 
 476
 
 3,147
 
3,882
 
 800
Satisfactory
 
 98,771
 
 16,549
 
 1,884
 
 7,588
 
 32,417
 
 14,446
Acceptable
 
 41,489
 
 2,589
 
 4,969
 
 5,481
 
 19,916
 
 12,224
Special Mention
 
 3,319
 
 837
 
 467
 
 488
 
 3,185
 
 2,339
Substandard
 
 10,089
 
 1,252
 
 960
 
 1,914
 
 11,445
 
 1,917
Doubtful
 
 -
 
 
 
 -
 
 -
 
 -
 
 -
                         
     Total
 
$   184,300
 
$     21,233
 
$     8,756
 
$        18,618
 
$     70,845
 
$     31,726


Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade as of December 31, 2013
 
Grade (1)
 
Residential 1-4 Family
 
Multifamily
 
Farmland
 
Construction, Land Loans
 
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
 
Commercial Real Estate Non-Owner Occupied
                         
Quality
 
 33,137
 
-
 
 823
 
 3,425
 
 5,831
 
 1,495
Satisfactory
 
 90,569
 
 15,419
 
 4,128
 
 8,123
 
 27,712
 
 15,153
Acceptable
 
 38,958
 
 3,049
 
 3,699
 
 3,733
 
 22,007
 
 11,148
Special Mention
 
 4,678
 
2,124
 
 6
 
 1,652
 
 6,823
 
 2,507
Substandard
 
 8,518
 
 -
 
 666
 
 1,576
 
 8,620
 
 6,814
Doubtful
 
 -
 
 -
 
 -
 
 -
 
 466
 
 -
                         
     Total
 
$   175,860
 
$     20,592
 
$     9,322
 
$        18,509
 
$     71,459
 
$      37,117


 
(1)  Quality--This grade is reserved for the Bank’s top quality loans. These loans have excellent sources of repayment, with no significant identifiable risk of collection.  Generally, loans assigned this rating will demonstrate the following characteristics:
 
 
·  
Conformity in all respects with Bank policy, guidelines, underwriting standards, and Federal and State regulations (no exceptions of any kind).
 
 
·  
Documented historical cash flow that meets or exceeds required minimum Bank guidelines, or that can be supplemented with verifiable cash flow from other sources.
 
 
·  
Adequate secondary sources to liquidate the debt, including combinations of liquidity, liquidation of collateral, or liquidation value to the net worth of the borrower or guarantor.
 
 
For existing loans, all of the requirements above apply plus all payments have been made as agreed, current financial information on all borrowers and guarantors has been obtained and analyzed, and overall business operating trends are either stable or improving.
 
 
   Satisfactory-This grade is given to performing loans. These loans have adequate sources of repayment, with little identifiable risk of collection. Loans assigned this rating will demonstrate the following characteristics:
 
 
·  
General conformity to the Bank's policy requirements, product guidelines and underwriting standards.  Any exceptions that are identified during the underwriting and approval process have been adequately mitigated by other factors.
 
 
·  
Documented historical cash flow that meets or exceeds required minimum Bank guidelines, or that can be supplemented with verifiable cash flow from other sources.  
 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

·  
Adequate secondary sources to liquidate the debt, including combinations of liquidity, liquidation of collateral, or liquidation value to the net worth of the borrower or guarantor
 
 
For existing loans, all of the requirements outlined above will apply, plus all payments have been made as agreed, current financial information on all borrowers and guarantors has been obtained and analyzed, and overall business operating trends are stable with any declines considered minor and temporary.
 
 
Acceptable-This grade is given to loans that show signs of weakness in either adequate sources of repayment or collateral, but have demonstrated mitigating factors that minimize the risk of delinquency or loss.  Loans assigned this rating may demonstrate some or all of the following characteristics:
 
 
·  
Additional exceptions to the Bank's policy requirements, product guidelines or underwriting standards that present a higher degree of risk to the Bank.  Although the combination and/or severity of identified exceptions is greater, all exceptions have been properly mitigated by other factors.
 
 
·  
Unproved, insufficient or marginal primary sources of repayment that appear sufficient to service the debt at this time.  Repayment weaknesses may be due to minor operational issues, financial trends, or reliance on projected (not historic) performance.
 
 
·  
Marginal or unproven secondary sources to liquidate the debt, including combinations of liquidation of collateral and liquidation value to the net worth of the borrower or guarantor.
 
 
For existing loans, payments have generally been made as agreed with only minor and isolated delinquencies.
 
 
Special Mention -This grade is given to Watch List loans that include the following characteristics:
 
 
·  
Loans with underwriting guideline tolerances and/or exceptions with no identifiable mitigating factors.
 
 
·  
Extending loans that are currently performing satisfactorily but with potential weaknesses that may, if not corrected, weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Bank's position at some future date. Potential weaknesses are the result of deviations from prudent lending practices.
 
 
·  
Loans where adverse economic conditions that develop subsequent to the loan origination do not jeopardize liquidation of the debt, but do substantially increase the level of risk may also warrant this rating.
 
 
  Substandard-Loans in this category are characterized by deterioration in quality exhibited by any number of well-defined weaknesses requiring corrective action. A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans classified as substandard must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt; they are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
 
 
 The weaknesses may include, but are not limited to:
 
 
·  
High debt to worth ratios and or declining or negative earnings trends
 
 
·  
Declining or inadequate liquidity
 
 
·  
Improper loan structure  or questionable repayment sources
 
 
·  
Lack of well-defined secondary repayment source, and
 
 
·  
Unfavorable competitive comparisons.
 
 
Such loans are no longer considered to be adequately protected due to the borrower's declining net worth, lack of earnings capacity, declining collateral margins and/or unperfected collateral positions. A possibility of loss of a portion of the loan balance cannot be ruled out. The repayment ability of the borrower is marginal or weak and the loan may have exhibited excessive overdue status or extensions and/or renewals.
 
 

 
 
 
 
13

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)


 

 
Doubtful -Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified Substandard, plus 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. The ability of the borrower to service the debt is extremely weak, overdue status is constant, the debt has been placed on non-accrual status, and no definite repayment schedule exists.
 
However, these loans are not yet rated as loss because certain events may occur which would salvage the debt. Among these events are:
 
 
·  
Injection of capital;
 
 
·  
Alternative financing; and/or,
 
 
·  
Liquidation of assets or the pledging of additional collateral.
 
Credit Risk Profile based on payment activity as of September 30, 2014
   
Consumer - Non Real Estate
 
Equity Line of Credit / Second Mortgages
 
Commercial - Non Real Estate
 
Agricultural - Non Real Estate
                 
Performing
 
$       20,378
 
$          14,209
 
$               31,267
 
$            2,593
Nonperforming (>90 days past due)
 
216
 
 385
 
206
 
492
                 
     Total
 
$       20,594
 
$        14,594
 
$              31,473
 
$           3,085
                 


Credit Risk Profile based on payment activity as of  December 31, 2013
   
Consumer - Non Real Estate
 
Equity Line of Credit / Second Mortgages
 
Commercial - Non Real Estate
 
Agricultural - Non Real Estate
                 
Performing
 
$       20,630
 
$          15,444
 
$               31,309
 
$            3,376
Nonperforming (>90 days past due)
 
 146
 
 374
 
 266
 
 -
                 
     Total
 
$       20,776
 
$         15,818
 
$              31,575
 
$           3,376
                 




 

















 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)



The following tables reflect the Bank’s impaired loans at September 30, 2014:
 

 
 
September 30, 2014
 
Recorded Investment
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Related Allowance
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized
With No Related Allowance
                   
Real Estate Secured
                   
Residential 1-4 family
 
$     7,190
 
$     7,190
 
$          -
 
$     6,616
 
$       146
Equity lines of credit
 
301
 
379
 
-
 
332
 
4
Multifamily
 
1,252
 
1,252
 
-
 
626
 
48
Farmland
 
971
 
971
 
-
 
727
 
37
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
 
1,726
 
1,726
 
-
 
1,710
 
32
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
 
9,561
 
9,765
 
-
 
7,477
 
196
Commercial Real Estate- Non Owner Occupied
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
3,227
 
-
Second Mortgages
 
204
 
204
 
-
 
133
 
5
Non Real Estate Secured
                   
Personal /Consumer
 
65
 
65
 
-
 
59
 
2
Commercial
 
373
 
373
 
-
 
234
 
17
Agricultural
 
492
 
547
 
-
 
246
 
-
                     
          Total
 
$    22,135
 
$    22,472
 
$          -
 
$   21,387
 
$       487



 
 
September  30, 2014
 
Recorded Investment
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Related Allowance
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized
With an Allowance Recorded
                   
Real Estate Secured
                   
Residential 1-4 family
 
$     3,377
 
$     3,377
 
$       686
 
$     3,201
 
$       95
Equity lines of credit
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
19
 
-
Multifamily
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Farmland
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
100
 
-
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
 
366
 
366
 
20
 
183
 
6
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
 
1,902
 
1,902
 
273
 
2,715
 
51
Commercial Real Estate- Non Owner Occupied
 
1,918
 
1,918
 
323
 
3,249
 
27
Second Mortgages
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
28
 
-
Non Real Estate Secured
                   
Personal /Consumer
 
229
 
229
 
158
 
181
 
5
Commercial
 
658
 
658
 
414
 
791
 
24
Agricultural
 
8
 
8
 
                 8
 
94
 
-
                     
          Total
 
$    8,458
 
$    8,458
 
$     1,882
 
$    10,561
 
$       208




 




 
15

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)



The following tables reflect the Bank’s impaired loans at December 31, 2013:
 

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
Recorded Investment
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Related Allowance
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized
With no Related Allowance
                   
Real Estate Secured
                   
Residential 1-4 family
 
$     6,042
 
$     6,042
 
$          -
 
$     6,300
 
$       198
Equity lines of credit
 
364
 
364
 
-
 
182
 
6
Multifamily
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Farmland
 
483
 
483
 
-
 
391
 
11
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
 
1,694
 
1,694
 
-
 
1,677
 
1
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
 
5,393
 
5,393
 
-
 
5,201
 
173
Commercial Real Estate- Non Owner Occupied
 
6,454
 
6,454
 
-
 
4,943
 
250
Second Mortgages
 
62
 
62
 
-
 
191
 
3
Non Real Estate Secured
                   
Personal
 
53
 
53
 
-
 
31
 
3
Commercial
 
96
 
96
 
-
 
82
 
5
Agricultural
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
10
 
-
                     
          Total
 
$    20,641
 
$    20,641
 
$          -
 
$   19,008
 
$       650


 
 
December 31, 2013
 
Recorded Investment
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Related Allowance
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized
With an Allowance Recorded
                   
Real Estate Secured
                   
Residential 1-4 family
 
$     3,026
 
$     3,026
 
$       394
 
$     3,756
 
$       145
Equity lines of credit
 
38
 
38
 
38
 
19
 
1
Multifamily
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
202
 
-
Farmland
 
200
 
200
 
25
 
201
 
8
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Commercial Real Estate- Owner Occupied
 
3,528
 
3,528
 
630
 
3,113
 
72
Commercial Real Estate- Non Owner Occupied
 
4,581
 
4,581
 
1,230
 
3,788
 
93
Second Mortgages
 
56
 
56
 
45
 
28
 
1
Non Real Estate Secured
                   
Personal
 
133
 
133
 
84
 
77
 
6
Commercial
 
924
 
924
 
695
 
791
 
34
Agricultural
 
181
 
181
 
56
 
448
 
4
                     
          Total
 
$    12,667
 
$    12,667
 
$     3,197
 
$    12,423
 
$       364



 





 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)


The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by loan category and is segregated by impairment evaluation method as of September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.


Nine  months ended September  30, 2013
Residential
1-4 Family
Multifamily
Construction and Land Loans
Commercial Owner Occupied
Commercial Non-Owner Occupied
Second Mortgages
Equity Line of Credit
Farmland
Personal and  Overdrafts
Commercial and Agricultural
Unallocated
Total
Allowance for Credit Losses:
                       
Beginning Balance December 31,  2012
$   1,242
$   280
$   823
$   1,039
$   1,075
$   161
$   30
$    97
$   486
$1,530
$  686
7,449
Provision for Credit Losses
329
(102)
(404)
161
376
150
1
17
348
(275)
519
1,120
Charge-offs
333
-
127
408
52
134
3
41
331
193
-
1,622
Recoveries
6
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
39
30
-
78
Net Charge-offs
327
-
124
408
52
134
3
41
292
163
-
1,544
Ending Balance
September  30, 2013
1,244
178
295
792
1,399
177
28
73
542
1,092
1,205
7,025
Ending Balance: Individually evaluated for impairment
615
-
-
339
1,185
38
13
9
116
637
-
2,952
Ending Balance:  Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
629
178
295
453
214
139
15
64
426
455
1,205
4,073
Loans:
                       
Ending Balance: Individually Evaluated for Impairment
10,357
-
1,625
8,921
12,114
261
234
432
239
2,015
-
36,198
Ending Balance: Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
  164,614
19,768
  15,995
  58,758
  25,215
  7,939
7,933
  10,296
  21,608
  32,403
-
364,529
Ending Balance: September  30, 2013
$174,971
$19,768
$17,620
$67,679
$37,329
$8,200
$8,167
$10,728
$21,847
$34,418
-
$400,727


























 
 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)




Nine  months ended Sept. 30, 2014
Residential
1-4 Family
Multifamily
Construction and Land Loans
Commercial  R./E Owner Occupied
Commercial R/E Non-Owner Occupied
Second Mortgages
Equity Line of Credit
Farmland
Personal and  Overdrafts
Commercial and Agricultural
Unallocated
Total
Allowance for Credit Losses:
                       
Beginning Balance December 31,  2013
$  975
$   143
$   230
$  1,029
$   1,415
$   153
$   50
$   65
$   483
$   1,264
$   1,018
$   6,825
Provision for Credit Losses
353
(102)
(103)
(218)
982
(52)
125
(51)
599
23
(308)
1,248
Charge-offs
188
-
18
345
1,239
25
100
-
471
387
-
2,773
Recoveries
(1)
-
(6)
(132)
-
-
-
-
(54)
(36)
-
(229)
Net Charge-offs
187
            -
12
213
1,239
25
100
-
417
351
-
2,544
Ending Balance
 Sept. 30, 2014
1,141
41
115
598
1,158
76
75
14
665
936
710
5,529
Ending Balance: Individually evaluated for impairment
686
-
20
273
323
-
-
-
158
422
-
1,882
Ending Balance:  Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
455
41
95
325
835
76
75
14
507
514
710
3,647
Loans:
                       
Ending Balance: Individually Evaluated for Impairment
10,567
1,252
2,092
11,463
1,918
204
301
971
294
1,531
-
30,593
Ending Balance: Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
173,733
19,981
16,526
59,382
29,808
7,370
6,719
7,785
20,300
33,027
-
374,631
Ending Balance: Sept.  30, 2014
$184,300
$21,233
$18,618
$70,845
$31,726
$7,574
$7,020
$8,756
$20,594
$34,558
-
$405,224



























 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)




A loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established on loans for which it is probable that the full collection of principal and interest is in doubt. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment using one of several methods, including collateral value based on recent appraisal and /or tax assessment value, liquidation value and/or discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral. On a quarterly basis, the ALLL methodology begins with the determination of individually impaired loans. All loans that are rated “7” (Doubtful) are assessed as impaired based on the expectation that the full collection of principal and interest is in doubt. All loans that are rated “6” (Substandard) or are expected to be downgraded to “6”, require additional analysis to determine whether they may be impaired. All loans that are rated “5” (Special Mention) are presumed not to be impaired. However, “5” rated loans with the following characteristics warrant further analysis before completing an assessment of impairment:

•  
A loan is 60 days or more delinquent on scheduled principal or interest;
•  
A loan is presently in an unapproved over advanced position;
•  
A loan is newly modified; or
•  
A loan is expected to be modified.


The Company’s credit administration personnel and senior financial officers are responsible for tracking, coding, and monitoring loans that become Troubled Debt Restructurings  (“TDRs”). Concessions are made to existing borrowers in the form of modified interest rates and / or payment terms. The loans are segregated for regulatory and external reporting. Each specific TDR is reviewed to determine if the accrual of interest should be discontinued and also reviewed for impairment. The Company’s senior credit administration officer performs this analysis on a quarterly basis in addition to determining any other loans that are impaired within the loan portfolio. The Company had a total of $12,161 and $17,810 of loans categorized as troubled debt restructurings as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Interest is accrued on TDRs if the loan is otherwise not impaired and the full collection of principal and interest under the modified terms is still deemed probable.

In the determination of the allowance for loan losses, management considers troubled debt restructurings and subsequent defaults in these restructurings by adjusting the loan grades of such loans. Defaults resulting in charge-offs affect the historical loss experience ratios which are a component of the allowance calculation. Additionally, specific reserves may be established on restructured loans evaluated individually.

The following tables summarize the troubled debt restructurings during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.


















 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)




Troubled Debt Restructurings –Nine months ended September 30, 2014
Interest only
Number of Contracts
Pre- Modification  Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post - Modification Recorded Investment
         Real Estate Secured
     
Residential 1-4 family
     
Equity lines of credit
     
Multifamily
1
1,252
1,252
Farmland
     
Construction, Land Development,
Other Land Loans
     
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
1
1,395
1,395
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
     
Second Mortgages
     
Non Real Estate Secured
     
Personal / Consumer
     
Commercial
     
Agricultural
     
       
Total
2
2,647
2,647

Troubled Debt Restructurings
Below Market Rate
Number of Contracts
Pre- Modification  Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post - Modification Recorded Investment
        Real Estate Secured
     
Residential 1-4 family
1
879
879
Equity lines of credit
     
Multifamily
     
Farmland
     
Construction, Land Development,
Other Land Loans
     
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
1
707
707
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
     
Second Mortgages
     
Non Real Estate Secured
     
Personal / Consumer
     
Commercial
     
Agricultural
     
       
Total
2
1,586
1,586



 
 

 




 
20

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)



Troubled Debt Restructurings
Loan term extension
Number of Contracts
Pre- Modification  Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post - Modification Recorded Investment
                Real Estate Secured
     
Residential 1-4 family
6
1,217
1,217
Equity lines of credit
     
Multifamily
     
Farmland
     
Construction, Land Development,
Other Land Loans
     
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
1
2,114
2,114
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
     
Second Mortgages
     
Non Real Estate Secured
     
Personal / Consumer
     
Business Commercial
     
Agricultural
1
129
129
       
Total
8
3,460
3,460
 
Number of Contracts
Pre- Modification  Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post - Modification Recorded Investment
Total Restructurings
12
7,693
7,693

Troubled Debt Restructurings
That subsequently defaulted
Number of Contracts
 
Pre- Modification  Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post - Modification Recorded Investment
                 Real Estate Secured
     
Residential 1-4 family
     
Equity lines of credit
     
Multifamily
     
Farmland
     
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
     
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
     
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
     
Second Mortgages
     
Non Real Estate Secured
     
Personal / Consumer
     
Commercial
     
Agricultural
     
       
Total
-
-
-




 

 




 
21

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)




Troubled Debt Restructurings – Nine months ended September  30, 2013
 
Interest only
Number of Contracts
Pre- Modification  Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post - Modification Recorded Investment
             Real Estate Secured
     
Residential 1-4 family
     
Equity lines of credit
     
Multifamily
     
Farmland
     
Construction, Land Development,
Other Land Loans
     
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
1
1,395
1,395
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
     
Second Mortgages
     
Non Real Estate Secured
     
Personal / Consumer
     
Commercial
     
Agricultural
     
       
Total
1
1,395
1,395
       


Troubled Debt Restructurings
Below Market Rate
Number of Contracts
Pre- Modification  Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post - Modification Recorded Investment
                 Real Estate Secured
     
Residential 1-4 family
2
1,264
1,264
Equity lines of credit
     
Multifamily
     
Farmland
     
Construction, Land Development,
Other Land Loans
     
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
     
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
5
8,687
8,687
Second Mortgages
     
Non Real Estate Secured
     
Personal / Consumer
     
Commercial
     
Agricultural
     
       
Total
7
9,951
9,951




 




 
22

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)




Troubled Debt Restructurings
Loan term extension
Number of Contracts
Pre- Modification  Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post - Modification Recorded Investment
       Real Estate Secured
     
Residential 1-4 family
3
500
500
Equity lines of credit
     
Multifamily
     
Farmland
     
Construction, Land Development,
Other Land Loans
1
55
55
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
     
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
     
Second Mortgages
1
36
36
Non Real Estate Secured
     
Personal / Consumer
     
Commercial
1
71
71
Agricultural
3
755
755
       
Total
9
1,417
1,417
Troubled Debt Restructurings
All
Number of Contracts
Pre- Modification  Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post - Modification Recorded Investment
Total Restructurings
17
12,763
12,763

Troubled Debt Restructurings
That subsequently defaulted
Number of Contracts
 
Pre- Modification  Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post - Modification Recorded Investment
         Real Estate Secured
     
Residential 1-4 family
     
Equity lines of credit
     
Multifamily
     
Farmland
     
Construction, Land Development, Other Land Loans
     
Commercial Real Estate-  Owner Occupied
     
Commercial Real Estate-  Non Owner Occupied
     
Second Mortgages
     
Non Real Estate Secured
     
Personal / Consumer
     
Commercial
     
Agricultural
     
       
Total
-
-
-




 

 


 
23

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)



The loan review function performs various tasks that are utilized to discover weaknesses within the loan portfolio.  These include annual reviews on loan relationships that are greater than $500.  The relationship review includes a discussion on the collateral, repayment history, guarantor(s) financial position, and debt service coverage on an individual and global level.  These reviews are based primarily upon federal tax returns for cash flow determination, internally prepared interim statements and personal financial statements.  Debt service coverage (DSC) is calculated on each individual customer, or guarantor, as well as the aggregate or global DSC.  The DSC is discounted to determine a “stressed” DSC.  Collateral evaluation includes an inspection of the collateral file to determine if the Bank is indeed properly securitized.  Collateral is discounted, when appropriate, to determine a “stressed” loan to value ratio.   In addition to annual loan relationship reviews, quarterly reviews on all loan relationships over $100 that are graded Substandard, Doubtful and Loss are also completed.  This quarterly review process is comprised of a shortened version of the full relationship review.  These quarterly reviews include a discussion on personal credit management, DSC and LTV.  In addition to these quarterly reviews of  non-pass watch list relationships, a semi-annual review is conducted on all Special Mention loan relationships that are on the watch list.  These reviews are prepared in the same manner as the quarterly non-pass relationship reviews.  The appropriateness of the risk rating of each relationship is assessed, with changes to the risk rating being made by the Senior Credit Review Officer, when deemed appropriate. Other measures taken to determine potential problem relationships include the monthly preparation of the watch list.  During that process, past due loan reports are reviewed, as well as any other information that might be presented by loan officers, regarding a particular loan relationship that is exhibiting stress.  To be considered as a watch list relationship, distinct characteristics must be exhibited.  These include, but are not limited to late payments greater than 60 days, a low DSC calculation, bankruptcy filings, casualty losses, or other issues that would cause a perceived increase in the risk of loss to the Company. The final segment of the loan review process involves special reviews.  These reviews target specific segments of the loan portfolio, i.e. credit cards, equity lines, consumer loans, construction loans, and other specific segments of the loan portfolio that management wishes to have reviewed.  However, currently, the primary emphasis of the loan review function is loan relationship review work, and watch list management.

The segments of the Company’s loan portfolio are disaggregated to a level that allows management to monitor risk and performance. In reviewing risk, management has determined there to be several different risk categories within the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses consists of amounts applicable to: (i) the commercial loan portfolio; (ii) the commercial real estate loan portfolio; (iii) the construction loan portfolio; (iv) the consumer loan portfolio; and, (v) the residential loan portfolio. The commercial real estate (“CRE”) loan segment is further disaggregated into two classes. Non-owner occupied CRE loans, which include loans secured by non-owner occupied nonfarm nonresidential properties, generally have a greater risk profile than all other CRE loans, which include multifamily structures and owner-occupied commercial structures. The construction loan segment is further disaggregated into two classes. One-to-four family residential construction loans are generally made to individuals for the acquisition of and/or construction on a lot or lots on which a residential dwelling is to be built. Commercial construction loans are generally made to developers or investors for the purpose of acquiring, developing and constructing residential or commercial structures. Construction lending is generally considered to involve a higher degree of credit risk than long-term permanent financing.

The following describes the Company’s basic methodology for computing its ALLL.

On a quarterly basis, the ALLL methodology begins with the identification of loans subject to ASC 310.  All loans that are rated “7” (Doubtful) are assessed as impaired based on the expectation that the full collection of principal and interest is in doubt. All loans that are rated “6” (Substandard) or are expected to be downgraded to “6”, require additional analysis to determine whether they may be impaired under ASC 310. All loans that are rated “5” (Special Mention) are presumed not to be impaired. However, “5” rated loans, together with any Troubled Debt Restructured (TDR) loan, may warrant further analysis before completing an assessment of impairment.

For ASC 310 loans that are individually evaluated and found to be impaired (primarily those designated as Substandard and Doubtful), the associated ALLL will be based upon one of the three impairment measurement methods specified within ASC 310:

(1)  
Present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate;
(2)  
Loan’s observable market price; or
(3)  
Fair value of the collateral.




 
24

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)




To determine the amount of loan loss exposure for the impaired ASC 310 loans, the value of collateral for secured loans is evaluated to determine the current value and potential exposure.  The collateral value is adjusted for its age and condition, and, for real estate, adjusted for condition, location, and age of the most current appraisal.  If the adjusted value of the collateral is less than the current principal balance, the difference is designated as direct exposure for loan loss calculations.  The total balance of unsecured loans is considered as direct exposure.
 
 
ASC 450 Loan Loss:

For all other loans, including individual loans determined not to be impaired under ASC 310, the associated ALLL is calculated in accordance with ASC 450 that provides for estimated credit losses likely to be realized on groups of loans with similar risk characteristics. The Company uses standard call report categories to segregate loans into groups with similar risk characteristics. Estimated credit losses reflect significant factors that affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date. Key factors that influence risk within the Company’s loan portfolio are divided into three major categories:

(1) Historical Loss Factor: To calculate the anticipated loan loss in each call report category for ASC 450 loans, the Company begins with the net loss in each category for each of the last twelve quarters. The Company uses a rolling twelve quarter weighted historical loss average where the most recent quarters are weighted heavier than the earlier quarters so that the calculation reflects current risk trends within the portfolio.  The weighting used by the Company is similar to the Rule of 78’s with the net losses of the most recent quarter weighted at 12/78ths and those in the first quarter in the twelve quarter period weighted at 1/78th.   Therefore, the net losses of the most recent year represent approximately 54% of the calculation compared with 33% if a simple average of losses over the three-year period was used.  The total of weighted factors for each call report category is applied to the current outstanding loan balance in each category to calculate expected loss based on historical data for a group of loans with similar risk characteristics.  The same weighting is applied to all loan types.

(2)External economic factors:  Economic conditions have a significant impact on the Company’s loan portfolio because deteriorating conditions can adversely impact both collateral values and the customer’s ability to service debt.  Management has selected the following external factors as indicators of economic conditions:

a.  
National GDP Growth Rate
b.  
Local Unemployment Rates
c.  
The Prime Rate

The values for external factors are updated on a quarterly basis based on current economic data.

(3)Internal process factors:  Internal factors that influence loss rates as a result of risk management and control practices include the following:

d.  
Past-Due Loans
e.  
Non-Accrual Loans
f.  
CRE Concentrations
g.  
Loan Volume Level
h.  
Level and Trend of Classified Loans

  The values for internal factors are updated on a quarterly basis based on current portfolio metrics.

Once the quarterly ALLL is computed, the calculations are reviewed by the Company’s credit administration committee which is comprised of the CEO, CFO, and Senior Lending Officers, including Credit Review personnel.  The Company’s controller also performs a detailed review of the computations, estimates, etc. included in the ALLL calculation. The ALLL is then reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.







 
25

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)



Note 3  -  Income Taxes

Income tax expense (benefit) for the nine months ended September 30 is different than the amount computed by applying the statutory corporate federal income tax rate of 34% to income before taxes.  The reasons for these differences are as follows:

 
2014
 
2013
       
Tax expense at statutory rate
$     323
 
$     (77)
Reduction in taxes from:
     
Tax-exempt interest
(126)
 
(142)
Valuation adjustment for deferred tax assets
(1,000)
 
(2000)
Life Insurance Proceeds
(44)
 
-
Other, net
      (136)
 
      (95)
       
Income tax expense
$     (983)
 
$     (2,314)

In the second quarter of both 2014 and 2013, the Company reversed a portion of the valuation allowance that was established against the deferred tax assets (“DTA”) during the fourth quarter of 2011. The valuation allowance was established during 2011 due to uncertainty at the time regarding the ability to generate sufficient future taxable income to fully realize the benefit of the net DTA. Subsequent to 2011, earnings performance and asset quality have improved resulting in greater expected realization of the DTA. In addition, the Company raised $17,080 million of new capital in 2014 which has allowed the Company to payoff two high rate debt instrument (Holding Company Loan to Community Bankers Bank and Trust Preferred Securities) improving future earnings potential.  As a result of these factors, the Company determined in the second quarter of 2014 to reverse $1 million of the DTA valuation allowance. At September 30, 2014 the remaining DTA valuation allowance was $1 million.  In assessing the realizability of DTA, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the DTA will not be realized. The Company evaluates the carrying amount of its DTA on a quarterly basis in accordance with the guidance provided in FASB ASC Topic 740 (“ASC 740”), in particular, applying the criteria set forth therein to determine whether it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion, or all, of the DTA will not be realized within its life cycle, based on the weight of available evidence. In most cases, the realization of the DTA is dependent upon the Company generating a sufficient level of taxable income in future periods, which can be difficult to predict.  If the Company’s forecast of taxable income within the carry forward periods available under applicable law is not sufficient to cover the amount of net deferred assets, such assets may be impaired. Management considers the reversal of deferred tax liabilities (including the impact of available carry-back and carry-forward periods), projected future taxable income and tax-planning strategies in making this assessment.

Note 4  - Capital Requirements

Regulators of the Company and the Bank have implemented risk-based capital guidelines which require compliance with certain minimum capital ratios as a percent of assets and other certain off-balance sheet items that are adjusted for predefined credit risk factors.  The regulatory minimum for Tier 1 and combined Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital ratios are 4.0% and 8.0%, respectively.  Tier 1 capital includes tangible equity reduced by goodwill and certain other intangibles.  Tier 2 capital includes portions of the allowance for loan losses, not to exceed Tier 1 capital. In addition to the risk-based guidelines, a minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital as a percentage of average total consolidated assets) of 4.0% is required. The following table presents the capital ratios for the Company and the Bank. The Company’s September 30, 2014 capital ratios include $17,081 received from the private placement capital raise in April of 2014 and proceeds from the rights offering that was completed in September of 2014.  The Bank’s September 30, 2014 capital ratios include $7,900 down-streamed to the Bank from the Company during 2014.

 
26

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)


                                                                      September 30, 2014
Entity
 
Tier 1
 
Total Risk Based
 
Leverage
             
Highlands Bankshares, Inc.
 
12.93%
 
14.18%
 
7.79%
             
Highlands Union Bank
 
12.61%
 
13.86%
 
7.59%

                                                                   December 31, 2013
Entity
 
Tier 1
 
Total Risk Based
 
Leverage
             
Highlands Bankshares, Inc.
 
8.55%
 
9.81%
 
5.22%
             
Highlands Union Bank
 
9.77%
 
11.03%
 
5.98%

Note 5 - Capital Securities

The Company completed a $7.5 million capital issue of 9.25% Preferred Securities (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) on January 23, 1998.  These Trust Preferred Securities were issued by Highlands Capital Trust I, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

On July 15, 2014, the Company redeemed in full the Trust Preferred Securities and paid all the deferred interest payments with proceeds received from the April 2014 private placement capital raise that is further discussed in Note 12.

Note 6 – Per Share Amounts

The following table contains information regarding the Company’s computation of basic earnings per share  (weighted average method) and diluted earnings per share for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Diluted earnings per share include the 2,048,179 preferred shares that were issued in the April 2014 private placement and further discussed in Note 12.

 
Nine Months Ended September  30,
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
2013
2014
2013
         
Basic Earnings per Common Share
$ 0.29
$         0.42
     $ 0.07
     $ (0.13)
         
Basic Number of  Common Shares - Weighted Average
      6,665,553
     5,011,152
7,712,070
5,011,152
         
Diluted Earnings per Share
$  0.22
$            0.42
     $  0.05
     $  (0.13)
         
Diluted Number of Shares
      8,713,732
     5,011,152
9,760,249
5,011,152
         






 
27

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)





Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies

The Bank is a party to various financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk arising in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. Those financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. At September 30, 2014, these commitments included: standby letters of credit of $332; equity lines of credit of $7,802; credit card lines of credit of $6,151; commercial real estate, construction and land development commitments of $2,716; and other unused commitments to fund interest earning assets of $28,071.

Note  8 – Fair Value

The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and to determine fair value disclosures. Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

Fair Value Hierarchy

Under ASC Topic 820 on Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, the Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

 
Level 1 
 
Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
       
 
Level 2 
 
Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
       
 
Level 3 
 
Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon third party models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments may include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality, the Company’s creditworthiness, among other things, as well as unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time. The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.







 
28

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)



Recurring - Investment Securities Available for Sale

Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2. For Level 2 securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from multiple independent third party sources. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.

The following tables summarize the Company’s available for sale securities portfolio measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy.
 

September 30, 2014
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total Fair Value
 
Available for Sale Securities
         
State and Political Subdivisions
$          -
$  10,402
$          -
$  10,402
 
Mortgage Backed Securities
$          -
$  59,165
$          -
$  59,165
 
Single Issue Trust Preferred
$          -
$       889
$          -
$       889
 
SBA Pools
$          -
$  12,783
$          -
$  12,783
 
SLMA
$          -
$            -
$          -
$            -
 
Total AFS Securities
$          -
$  83,239
        $          -
$  83,239
 

 December 31, 2013
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total Fair Value
 
Available for Sale Securities
         
State and Political Subdivisions
$          -
$     9,537
$          -
$    9,537
 
Mortgage Backed Securities
$          -
$   30,740
$          -
$  30,740
 
Single Issue Trust Preferred
$          -
    $        883
$          -
 $        883
 
SBA Pools
$          -
   $   13,659
$          -
 $   13,659
 
SLMA
$          -
    $        499
$          -
  $        499
 
Total AFS Securities
$          -
   $   55,318
    $          -
$   55,318
 


 

 



 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)




Non Recurring - Loans

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment using one of several methods, including collateral value, recent appraisal value and /or tax assessed value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral.  The Company frequently obtains appraisals prepared by external professional appraisers and applies discounts ranging from 8% to 40% depending on type of property, condition, location, etc. The Company also in certain instances, prepares internally generated valuations from on-site inspections, third-party valuation models or other information.

Non Recurring -Foreclosed Assets / Repossessions

Foreclosed assets and repossessions are adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets and repossessions. Subsequently, foreclosed assets and repossessions are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices or recent appraised values of the collateral which the Company considers as nonrecurring Level 2.  When the current appraised value is not available and /or further discounted below the most recent appraised value less selling costs due to such things as absorption rates and market conditions, the Company records the foreclosed assets within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following table summarizes the Company’s assets at fair value on a non - recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy. The tables disclose the recorded investment of impaired loans requiring a specific allowance.



September 30, 2014
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total Fair Value
Impaired Loans
$           -
$            -
$     8,458
$   8,458
 
OREO
$           -
 $            -
$     6,720
$   6,720
 

December 31, 2013
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total Fair Value
Impaired Loans
$           -
$             -
$   12,667
$  12,667
 
OREO
$           -
 $     1,218
$     6,616
$   7,834
 



 















 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)




The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis for which the Company uses Level 3 inputs to determine fair value (dollars in thousands):
 
       
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
 
   
September 30
 
December 31, 
 
Valuation
 
Unobservable
 
Range
 
   
2014
 
2013
 
Techniques
 
Input (2)
 
(Weighted Average)
 
OREO
  $ 6,720   $ 6,616  
Appraisal of collateral (1)
 
Appraisal adjustments
 
0% to 45% (13%)
 
               
Liquidation expenses
 
0% to 10% (9%)
 
                       
Impaired loans
  $ 8,458   $ 12,667  
Fair value of collateral –real estate  (1), (3)
 
Appraisal adjustments
 
0% to 10% (9%)
 
           
 Fair value of collateral –equipment, inventory, other  (1), (3)
 
Appraisal adjustments
 
25% to 50% (33%)
 
               
Liquidation expenses
 
0% to 10% -9%)
 



Valuation adjustments and liquidation cost adjustments represent unobservable inputs for OREO and impaired loans.  The ranges of discounts applied are based on age of independent appraisals, type and condition of collateral, current market conditions, and experience with the local market.
 
(1)
Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable.
(2)
Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses.  The range and weighted average of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.
(3)
Includes qualitative adjustments by management.


 
 
















 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)


General

The Company has no liabilities carried at fair value or measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices.  However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.  Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement.  Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amount reported in the balance sheets for cash, short-term investments and federal funds sold approximates fair value.

Securities Available for Sale

Fair values are determined in the manner as described above.

Other Investments

Other investments include Federal Home Loan Bank stock, Federal Reserve Bank stock, Community Bankers Bank stock, and Pacific Coast Bankers Bank stock.  The carrying value of those securities approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of those Banks. Also included in other investments are certificates of deposit purchased from other FDIC insured banks in which the carrying amount approximates fair value.

Loans

The fair value of loans represent the amount at which the loans of the Bank could be exchanged on the open market, based upon the current lending rate for similar types of lending arrangements discounted over the remaining life of the loans. For fixed rate loans and for variable rate loans with infrequent re-pricing or re-pricing limits, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the cash flow analysis.

Deposits

The fair value of time deposits is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the cash flow analysis for each time deposit. Other non-maturity deposits are reported at their carrying values.

 
Other Short-Term Borrowings
 

Fair values of other short-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. Estimated maturity dates are also included in the calculation of fair value for these borrowings.


 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)




Long-term Debt and Capital Securities

Rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities or established call prices are used to estimate fair value of existing debt.

Off-Balance Sheet Instruments

The amount of off-balance sheet commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and financial guarantees, is considered equal to fair value.  Because of the uncertainty involved in attempting to assess the likelihood and timing of commitments being drawn upon, coupled with the lack of an established market and the wide diversity of fee structures, the Company does not believe it is meaningful to provide an estimate of fair value that differs from the given value of the commitment.

The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
 

   
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
     
   
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
 
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
     
           
                   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$    62,122
$   62,122
 
$    83,995
$    83,995
     
 
Securities available for
 sale
83,239
83,239
 
55,318
55,318
     
 
Other investments
6,757
6,757
 
4,710
4,710
     
 
Loans, net
399,055
396,166
 
396,961
390,401
     
 
Deposits
(487,949))
(466,902))
 
(488,274))
(466,120))
     
 
Other short-term
  borrowings
(20,050))
(21,578))
 
(23,500))
(25,538))
     
 
Long-term debt
(47,764))
(50,573))
 
(47,802))
(50,892))
     
 
Capital Securities
-
-
 
(3,150))
(3,175)
     















 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)




Note  9. -Investment Securities Available For Sale

The amortized cost and market value of securities available for sale are as follows:
 
 
 September 30, 2014
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Gains
 
Gross Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
               
               
State and political subdivisions
$   10,306
 
135
 
39
 
$    10,402
Mortgage backed securities
59,307
 
221
 
363
 
59,165
Single Issue Trust Preferred
906
 
-
 
17
 
889
SBA Pools
13,168
 
22
 
407
 
12,783
SLMA
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
$  83,687
 
$       378
 
$    826
 
$   83,239

 
 
 December 31, 2013
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Gains
 
Gross Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
               
State and political subdivisions
$   9,795
 
51
 
309
 
$      9,537
Mortgage backed securities
30,984
 
190
 
434
 
30,740
Single Issue Trust Preferred
907
 
-
 
24
 
883
SBA Pools
14,396
 
30
 
767
 
13,659
SLMA
500
 
-
 
1
 
499
 
$   56,582
 
$       271
 
$     1,535
 
$    55,318

 

 
Investment securities available for sale with a carrying value of $41,730 and $40,077 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and a market value of $41,485 and $39,889 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, were pledged as collateral on public deposits, FHLB advances and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.
 

 

 














 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)



 
The following table presents the age of gross unrealized losses and fair value by investment category:
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
Less Than 12 months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
                       
States and political subdivisions
$   531
 
$      6
 
$    1,748
 
$       33
 
$   2,279
 
$      39
Mortgage-backed securities
32,841
 
184
 
10,495
 
179
 
43,336
 
363
Single Issue Trust Preferred
-
 
-
 
889
 
17
 
889
 
17
SBA Pools
-
 
-
 
11,604
 
407
 
11,604
 
407
SLMA
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
                       
  Total
$  33,372
 
$   190
 
$  24,736
 
 $    636
 
$58,108
 
$  826

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
Less Than 12 months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
                       
State and political subdivisions
$    4,812
 
$     144
 
$   849
 
$      165
 
$   5,661
 
$      309
Mortgage-backed securities
16,586
 
308
 
1,733
 
126
 
18,319
 
434
Single Issue Trust Preferred
-
 
-
 
883
 
24
 
883
 
24
SBA Pools
7,273
 
482
 
4,802
 
285
 
12,075
 
767
SLMA
499
 
1
 
-
 
-
 
499
 
1
                       
  Total
$  29,170
 
$     935
 
$  8,267
 
 $    600
 
$37,437
 
$  1,535

 

 

 

 

 

 






 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)



The Company assesses its securities for OTTI quarterly by reviewing credit ratings, financial and regulatory reports as well as other pertinent published financial data. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company's assessment revealed no impairment other than that deemed temporary on those securities.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available for sale at September 30, 2014 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.


 
Amortized Cost
 
Approximate
Market Value
 
     
Due in one year or less
$            -
 
$            -
 
Due after one year through five years
1,534
 
1,545
 
Due after five years through ten years
2,092
 
2,119
 
Due after ten years
20,754
 
20,410
 
 
24,380
 
24,074
 
         
Mortgage-backed securities
59,307
 
59,165
 
 
$     83,687
 
$     83,239
 

Note 10–Formal Written Agreement

On October 13, 2010, the Company and Bank entered into a written agreement (“Written Agreement”) with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the “Reserve Bank”).  Under the terms of the Written Agreement, the Bank has agreed to develop and submit to the Reserve Bank for approval within the time periods specified therein written plans or programs to:

·  
strengthen board oversight of the management and operations of the Bank;
·  
strengthen credit risk management and administration;
·  
provide for the effective grading of the Bank’s loan portfolio;
·  
summarize the findings of its review of the adequacy of the staffing of its loan review function;
·  
improve the Bank’s position with respect to loans, relationships, or other assets in excess of $500,000 that currently are or in the future become past due more than 90 days, on the Bank’s problem loan list, or adversely classified in any report of examination of the Bank;
·  
review and revise the Bank’s methodology for determining the allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) and maintain an adequate ALLL;
·  
maintain sufficient capital at the Company and the Bank;
·  
establish a revised written contingency funding plan;
·  
establish a revised written strategic and capital plan;
·  
establish a revised investment policy;
·  
improve the Bank’s earnings and overall condition;
·  
revise the Bank’s information technology program;
·  
establish a disaster recovery and business continuity program; and,
·  
establish a committee to monitor compliance with all aspects of the written agreement.

Further, both the Company and the Bank have agreed to refrain from declaring or paying dividends without prior regulatory approval.  The Company has agreed that it will not take any other form of payment representing a reduction in Bank’s capital or make any distributions of interest, principal or other sums on subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities without prior regulatory approval.  The Company also has agreed not to incur, increase or guarantee any debt or not to purchase or redeem any shares of its stock without prior regulatory approval.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)



Note  11 – Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within that period, beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect ASU 2014-09 to have a material effect on the Company’s current financial position or results of operations; however, it may impact the reporting of future financial statement disclosures.

In June of 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures (Topic 860). The amendments in this Update require that repurchase-to-maturity transactions be accounted for as secured borrowings consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. In addition, the amendments require separate accounting for a transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty (a repurchase financing), which will result in secured borrowing accounting for the repurchase agreement. The amendments require an entity to disclose information about transfers accounted for as sales in transactions that are economically similar to repurchase agreements, in which the transferor retains substantially all of the exposure to the economic return on the transferred financial asset throughout the term of the transaction. In addition the amendments require disclosure of the types of collateral pledged in repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions and the tenor of those transactions. The amendments are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2014.   The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-14 Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors: Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure (Subtopic 310-40).  The amendments in this Update require the de-recognition of mortgage loan and recognition of other receivable if the loan has a government guarantee and the following conditions are met:  1) the loan has a government guarantee that is not separable from the loan before foreclosure; 2) at the time of foreclosure, the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate property to the guarantor and make a claim on the guarantee, and the creditor has the ability to recover under that claim; 3) at the time of foreclosure, any amount of the claim that is determined on the basis of the fair value of the real estate is fixed. Upon foreclosure, the separate other receivable should be measured based on the amount of the loan balance (principal and interest) expected to be recovered from the guarantor. The amendments are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2014.   The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Note 12 – Private Placement Capital Raise / Rights Offering

On April 16, 2014, the management and board of directors of Highlands Bankshares, Inc. announced the    completion of a $16,500 private placement capital raise. Purchasers in the private placement included outside investors, as well as certain directors and executive officers of the Company. The Company sold 2,673,249 newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock at $3.50 per share, and 2,048,179 shares of Series-A convertible perpetual preferred stock at $3.50 per share. The private placement was disclosed on Form 8-K on April 16, 2014. The Company immediately paid off its Holding Company Loan in the amount of $3,440 to Community Bankers Bank on April 16, 2014 with the funds received from the capital raise.

 
37

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share, per share and percentage data)

The Company also paid off the remaining $3,150 of its trust preferred securities including accrued interest. The payoff totaling $4,802 was completed on July 15, 2014. The Company also down-streamed to the subsidiary Bank in June 2014, $7,500 of funds received from the capital raise. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company also conducted a rights offering to its existing shareholders, other than directors and executive officers, at the same price per share of $3.00. The Company raised a total of $556 as a result of the offering. The Company immediately down-streamed $400 of the $556 to the Bank in September of 2014. Also in October 2014, one of the private placement purchasers, TNH Financial Fund, LP, purchased another $183  of common stock and preferred stock pursuant to the terms of the securities purchase agreement with that purchaser. 
 
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis is provided to address information about the Company’s financial condition and results of operations that is not otherwise apparent from the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto or included in this report.  Reference should be made to those statements and the notes thereto for an understanding of the following discussion and analysis.

The Company generates a significant amount of its income from the net interest income earned by the Bank. Net interest income is the difference between interest income and interest expense. Interest income depends on the amount of interest-earning assets outstanding during the period and the interest rates earned thereon. The Company’s cost of money is a function of the average amount of deposits and borrowed money outstanding during the period and the interest rates paid thereon. The quality of the assets further influences the amount of interest income lost on non-accrual loans and the amount of additions to the allowance for loan losses. Highlands Union Insurance Services and Highlands Union Financial Services, which are subsidiaries of Highlands Union Bank, generate fee income by providing insurance and financial service products to its clients.  Blue Ridge Hospitality, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank, was formed in June 2014 to hold and manage certain properties acquired by the Bank through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure.

Critical Accounting Policy

The financial condition and results of operations presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements, accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and management’s discussion and analysis are, to a large degree, dependent upon the accounting policies of the Company.  The selection and application of these accounting policies involve judgments, estimates, and uncertainties that are susceptible to change.  For a discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies related to its allowance for loan losses and other than temporary impairment, see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Regulatory Economic Environment
 
On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) was signed into law.  The Dodd-Frank Act contains significant modifications to the current bank regulatory structure and requires various federal agencies to adopt a broad range of new rules and regulations.  While not fully determinable at this time, the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the rules and regulations that have been or will be promulgated there-under could significantly affect our operations, increase our operating costs and divert management resources and attention from the primary business of the Bank.
 
 
Formal Written Agreement
 
As discussed in Footnote 10, on October 13, 2010, the Company and Bank entered into a written agreement (“Written Agreement”) with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the “Reserve Bank”).  Under the terms of the Written Agreement, the Bank has agreed to develop and submit to the Reserve Bank for approval within the time periods specified therein written plans or programs to:

·  
strengthen board oversight of the management and operations of the Bank;
·  
strengthen credit risk management and administration;
·  
provide for the effective grading of the Bank’s loan portfolio;
·  
summarize the findings of its review of the adequacy of the staffing of its loan review function;
·  
improve the Bank’s position with respect to loans, relationships, or other assets in excess of $500,000 that currently are or in the future become past due more than 90 days, on the Bank’s problem loan list, or adversely classified in any report of examination of the Bank;
·  
review and revise the Bank’s methodology for determining the allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) and maintain an adequate ALLL;
·  
maintain sufficient capital at the Company and the Bank;
·  
establish a revised written contingency funding plan;
·  
establish a revised written strategic and capital plan;
·  
establish a revised investment policy;
·  
improve the Bank’s earnings and overall condition;
·  
revise the Bank’s information technology program;
·  
establish a disaster recovery and business continuity program; and,
·  
establish a committee to monitor compliance with all aspects of the written agreement.

 
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Further, both the Company and the Bank have agreed to refrain from declaring or paying dividends without prior regulatory approval.  The Company has agreed that it will not take any other form of payment representing a reduction in the Bank’s capital or make any distributions of interest, principal or other sums on subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities without prior regulatory approval.  The Company also has agreed not to incur, increase or guarantee any debt or not to purchase or redeem any shares of its stock without prior regulatory approval.

The following summarizes the Company’s progress to comply with the items in the Written Agreement as of September 30, 2014.

·  
A new board oversight policy has been approved and implemented;
·  
Completed revising the Bank’s loan grading system and ALLL methodology;
·  
Implemented Problem Loan Action reports and Problem Asset reports for all assets over $500,000. These are reviewed with the Board and forwarded to the Federal Reserve Bank on a quarterly basis;
·  
Completed revising the written contingency funding plan;
·  
Implemented stress testing of the loan portfolio;
·  
Completed revising the investment policy;
·  
Completed a three year capital plan targeted to improve the Company’s and Bank’s capital levels to include strategically reducing the risk weighted assets of the Company and improvement in earnings;
·  
Completed a Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan; and,
·  
Formed a Directors’ compliance committee to monitor the progress of each item in the written agreement. The committee meets at least quarterly and files a report with the Federal Reserve Bank.

Results of Operations

Results of operations for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 reflect earnings of $526 thousand and $1.93 million, respectively, compared to a loss of $658 thousand and income of $2.09 million for the corresponding periods in 2013.

Net interest income for the three month period ended September 30, 2014 increased $382 thousand or 8.87% compared to the three months ended September 30, 2013. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2014 net interest income increased $421 thousand or 3.25% as compared to the nine month period ended September 30, 2013.  Average interest-earning assets increased $10.39 million from the nine  month period ended September 30, 2013 to the current nine month period, while average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $9.58 million over the same period. The tax-equivalent yield on average interest-earning assets was 4.40% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2014 representing a decrease of 4 basis points from the same period in 2013.  The average balance of federal funds sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $64 million. The average yield on federal funds sold was .23% during the period. The rate on average interest-bearing liabilities decreased 10 basis points to 1.20% for the nine- month period ended September 30, 2014 as compared to 1.30% for the same period in 2013.

Total interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2014 was $180 thousand greater than the comparable 2013 period due primarily to additional securities being purchased during the quarter. The Company increased its holdings of GNMA mortgage backed secutities by approximately $28.30 million during the third quarter in an effort to invest a portion of its federal funds sold. Total interest income for the the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $2 thousand less than the comparable 2013 period.

The Company’s total interest expense decreased by $202 thousand for the three months and $423 thousand for the nine months from the same periods in 2013, due in part to the overall reduction in time deposit balances and the payoffs of the Community Bankers Bank Holding Company Loan and the Company’s trust preferred securities.
 
 
During the first nine months of 2014, the Company’s non-interest income decreased by $79 thousand over the corresponding period for 2013. Total non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2014 decreased $54 thousand over the three month period ended September 30, 2014 due primarily to a decrease in service charges on deposit accounts.

Total non-interest expense for the nine month period ended September 30, 2014 decreased $964 thousand as compared to the nine month period ended September 30, 2013. FDIC insurance premiums remained at $990 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. OREO expenses, write-downs and losses on the sale of OREO and repossessions in the amount $1.23 million decreased $1.15 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the prior period. Salaries and employee benefits increased $284 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the prior year period primarily due to an increase in personnel costs. Total non-interest expense for the three month period ended September 30, 2014 decreased $1.52 million compared to the three month period ended September 30, 2013 due to a decrease in OREO expenses, losses and writedowns in the amount of $1.17 million.

In addition to FDIC insurance premiums, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, other operating expenses that exceeded 1% of total interest income and other operating income were charges for other contracted services totaling $495 thousand, software licensing and maintenance costs totaling $478 thousand, legal expenses totaling $218 thousand, other loan expenses totaling $263 thousand, postage and freight expenses totaling $231 thousand, and bank franchise taxes totaling $185 thousand.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, other operating expenses that exceeded 1% of total interest income and other operating income were charges for other contracted services totaling $486 thousand, software licensing and maintenance costs totaling $507 thousand, legal expenses totaling $299 thousand, bank franchise taxes totaling $225 thousand and postage and freight expenses totaling $272 thousand.

For the three month period ended September 30, 2014, other operating expenses that exceeded 1% of total interest income and other operating income were charges for FDIC insurance totaling $330 thousand, legal expenses totaling $68 thousand, other loan expense of $128 thousand, other contracted services totaling $159 thousand, software licensing and maintenance totaling $179 thousand, bank franchise taxes totaling $75 thousand and postage and freight expenses totaling $79 thousand.

For the three month period ended September 30, 2013, other operating expenses that exceeded 1% of total interest income and other operating income were charges for FDIC insurance totaling $330 thousand, legal expenses totaling $126 thousand, other contracted services totaling $163 thousand, software licensing and maintenance totaling $158 thousand, bank franchise taxes totaling $75 thousand and postage and freight expenses totaling $95 thousand.

Operating results of the Company when measured as a percentage of average equity reveals a decrease in return on average equity to 5.83% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014 from 8.87% for the corresponding period in 2013. Return on average assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was 0.43% compared to 0.46% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 
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The provision for loan losses for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 totaled $352 thousand and $1.25 million, respectively, a $200 thousand decrease and $128 thousand increase as compared to the corresponding periods in 2013. This increased provision during 2014 was primarily due to one significant charge-off of approximately $1 million in the Company’s Knoxville, Tennessee market.  Net charge-offs (inclusive of recoveries) for the first nine months of 2014 were $2.54 million compared with $1.54 million for the first nine months of 2013. Year–to–date net charge-offs were 0.63% and 0.39% of total loans for the periods ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively. The Company continually monitors the loan portfolio for signs of credit weaknesses or developing collection problems. Loan loss provisions for each period are determined after evaluating the loan portfolio and determining the level necessary to absorb current charge-offs and maintain the reserve at adequate levels.  Loan loss reserves decreased 21.30% to $5.53 million at September 30, 2014 from $7.03 million at September 30, 2013.  The Company’s allowance for loan loss reserves at September 30, 2014 decreased to 1.37% of total loans versus 1.76% at September 30, 2013.  At December 31, 2013, the allowance for loan loss reserve as a percentage of total loans was 1.68%.
 
In the second quarter of both 2014 and 2013, the Company reversed a portion of the valuation allowance that was established against the deferred tax assets (“DTA”) during the fourth quarter of 2011. The valuation allowance was established during 2011 due to uncertainty at the time regarding the ability to generate sufficient future taxable income to fully realize the benefit of the net DTA. Subsequent to 2011, earnings performance and asset quality have improved resulting in greater expected realization of the DTA. In addition, the Company raised $17.08 million of new capital in 2014 which has allowed the Company to pay off two high rate debt instruments (Community Bankers Bank note and Trust Preferred Securities)  improving future earnings potential.  As a result of these factors, $1 million of the DTA valuation allowance was reversed in the second quarter of 2014. At September 30, 2014 the remaining DTA valuation allowance was $1 million. In assessing the realizability of DTA, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the DTA will not be realized. The Company evaluates the carrying amount of its DTA on a quarterly basis in accordance with the guidance provided in FASB ASC Topic 740 (“ASC 740”), in particular, applying the criteria set forth therein to determine whether it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion, or all, of the DTA will not be realized within its life cycle, based on the weight of available evidence. In most cases, the realization of the DTA is dependent upon the Company generating a sufficient level of taxable income in future periods, which can be difficult to predict.  If the Company’s forecast of taxable income within the carry forward periods available under applicable law is not sufficient to cover the amount of net deferred assets, such assets may be impaired. Management considers the reversal of deferred tax liabilities (including the impact of available carry-back and carry-forward periods), projected future taxable income and tax-planning strategies in making this assessment. The Company also expects to significantly reduce other operating costs as a result of the additional capital. Based on the improvements in our financial condition, asset quality, and the expectation of increased profitability, the Company has determined that it is more likely than not that our net DTA will be realized in future years.

Management, in conjunction with the board of directors, will continue to evaluate the carrying value of the Company’s DTA on a quarterly basis, in accordance with ASC 740, and will determine any need for a valuation allowance based upon circumstances and expectations then in existence. 

Financial Position
 
Total loans, net of deferred fees, increased from $400.15 million at September 30, 2013 to $404.58 million at September 30, 2014.  Total loans, net of fees, at December 31, 2013 were $403.79 million. The loan to deposit ratio increased from 81.97% at September 30, 2013 to 82.92% at September 30, 2014. The loan to deposit ratio at December 31, 2013 was 82.70%. Deposits at September 30, 2014 have decreased $217 thousand since September 30, 2013 and have decreased $325 thousand since December 31, 2013. During the last several years, the Company has continued to lower the interest rates paid on time deposits in a continuing effort to reduce its cost of funds. Since September 30, 2013, interest bearing deposits (primarily time deposits) have decreased $7.39 million while non-interest bearing deposits have increased $7.17 million.

The Company currently has approximately $67.81 million in outstanding FHLB advances. No new advances have been originated during the last 60 months during the economic downturn. The Company secures all of its existing and future advances from the FHLB with a selected group of in-house residential and commercial real estate secured loans and a selected group of securities that are held in safekeeping by the FHLB

 
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Non-performing assets are comprised of loans on non-accrual status, loans contractually past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, other real estate owned and repossessions. Non-performing assets were $21.44 million or 3.52% of total assets at September 30, 2014, compared with $18.82 million or 3.14% of total assets at December 31, 2013 and $23.81 million or 3.99% of total assets at September 30, 2013. The Company continues to focus its efforts on reducing its NPAs, primarily by reducing non accrual loans and selling OREO property.

The primary reason for the increase in non performing assets since December 31, 2013 is due to placing a $2.6 million relationship in non accrual status during the third quarter. This relationship is an educational institution in the Company’s tri-cities market area and is secured by all of the real estate, equipment and inventory of the school. The school closed in May of 2014 and all of the property is currently listed for sale. The Company has reduced OREO by a total of $6.33 million since September 31, 2013.

The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on management's judgment and analysis of current and historical loss experience, risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, concentrations of credit and asset quality, as well as other internal and external factors, such as general economic conditions.  The internal credit review department performs pre-approval analyses of large credits and also conducts credit review activities that provide management with an early warning of loan deterioration. The senior credit administration officer prepares quarterly analyses of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. These analyses include individual loans considered impaired for direct exposure. In addition, potential losses on loan pools and pool allocations are based upon historical losses and other factors, as adjusted, for various loan types. The calculation for allowance for loan losses is reviewed by both the Credit Administration Committee and the Board of Directors.

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the internal credit review department as well as management determined that the Company's allowance for loan losses is sufficient and is appropriate based on the requirements of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

At September 30, 2014 OREO balances were $6,720 and consisted of 29 relationships. At December 31, 2013 OREO balances were $7,834 and consisted of 29 relationships. The following chart details each category type, number of relationships, and balance.

OREO Property at 9/30/14
   
     
OREO Description
Number
Balance at 9/30/14
   
           (in thousands)
Land Development  - Vacant Land
            11
$              1,622
1-4 Family
            10
                2,274
Multifamily
              1
                   140
Commercial Real Estate
              7
                2,684
     
Total
            29
$              6,720
     

OREO Property at 12/31/2013
   
     
OREO Description
Number
Balance at 12/31/13
   
           (in thousands)
Land Development  - Vacant Land
            12
$              1,854
1-4 Family
              8
                2,409
Multifamily
              1
                   523
Commercial Real Estate
              8
                3,048
     
Total
            29
$              7,834

 
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The Company’s major markets are Southwestern Virginia, Tri-city Tennessee, Sevierville and Knoxville, Tennessee, and Boone and Banner Elk, North Carolina. There has been greater deterioration in the Sevierville, Tennessee commercial real estate market compared to the other markets we serve. The following table provides information about properties owned in each geographic area, the number of individual properties and book value.



 
September  30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
             
Geographic Area
Number
Value (in thousands)
 
Number
Value (in thousands)
 
             
Sevierville and Knoxville TN Area
7
$2,143
 
9
$3,412
 
Southwest VA and Tri-city TN Area
15
3,189
 
12
2,882
 
Boone and Banner Elk NC Area
7
1,388
 
8
1,540
 
             
Total
29
$6,720
 
29
$7,834
 

The Company formed a special assets committee to focus directly on selling OREO properties and reducing other non-performing assets. The committee is comprised of lending officers from all of the Bank’s three market areas. The ability to sell OREO, which has been negatively affected by the current economic climate and the resulting reduction of non-performing assets, will to a large degree depend on how quickly specific market areas rebound from the recession. Management has allocated significant resources to facilitate sales of OREO to reduce the Company’s non-performing assets. During 2013, the Company initiated a more aggressive approach to sell OREO, including conducting on-site auctions on several OREO properties. This aggressive approach resulted in reducing the Company’s OREO balance by 53% or $8,805 during the calendar year. The Bank is actively marketing all of its property through its website, listing agents, and other marketing methods.

Investment securities and other investments totaled $89.99 million (market value) at September 30, 2014 which reflects an increase of $29.96 million from the December 31, 2013 total of $60.03 million. Investment securities available for sale and other investments at September 30, 2014 were comprised of mortgage backed securities / CMOs (65.74% of the total securities portfolio), municipal issues (11.56%), corporate bonds (0.99%), and SBAs pools (14.21%).  The Company’s entire securities portfolio was classified as available for sale at both September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Company increased its holdings of GNMA mortgage backed secutities by approximately $28.30 million during the third quarter in an effort to invest a portion of its federal funds sold.
Other investments include the Bank’s holdings of Federal Reserve, Federal Home Loan Bank, Pacific Coast Bankers Bank, Community Bankers Bank stock. These investments (carrying value of $4.29 million) are considered to be restricted as the Company is required to hold these investments and the only market for these investments is the issuing agency. Also included in Other Investments are 9 certificates of deposit purchased from other FDIC insured institutions.  The balance of these CDs totaled $2.24 million at September 30, 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Total stockholders’ equity of the Company was $52.54 million at September 30, 2014, representing an increase of $21.0 million or 66.57% from September 30, 2013. Total stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2013 was $32.99 million. The increase in stockholders’ equity from September 30, 2013 to September 30, 2014 is due to the net earnings achieved over the last 12 months, the increase in accumulated comprehensive income related to the Company’s available for sale securities, the funds received from the rights offering in

 
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September 2014, and most significantly the capital received from the April 2014 private placement capital raise.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total risk-based capital and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets (as defined in the regulations), and Tier I capital to adjusted total assets (as defined).  See Footnote 4 for a more detailed discussion of the Company’s and Bank’s regulatory capital ratios. The Board of Directors and management are committed to increasing our capital levels and we are continuing to explore options for raising additional capital.

Liquidity is the ability to provide sufficient cash levels to meet financial commitments and to fund loan demand and deposit withdrawals. The Company and subsidiary Bank maintain a significant level of liquidity in the form of cash and cash equivalents ($62.12 million as of September 30, 2014) and unrestricted investment securities available for sale ($41.75 million).  Cash and cash equivalents are immediately available for satisfaction of deposit withdrawals, customer credit needs, and operations of the Bank.  The Bank also maintains a significant amount of available credit with both the Federal Home Loan Bank and a correspondent financial institution. Unencumbered investment securities available for sale represent a secondary level of liquidity available for conversion to liquid funds in the event of extraordinary needs. In April 2014, the Company paid off its Holding Company Loan to Community Bankers Bank and as discussed in Footnote 5, the Company paid off its Capital Securities and accrued interest in July 2014. The Company believes that it maintains sufficient liquidity to meet its current and projected requirements and needs.

 
Caution About Forward-Looking Statements
 

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including certain plans, expectations, goals and projections, which are inherently subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those set forth or implied in the forward-looking statements.

Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks including, but not limited to, the following factors:
 

·  
adverse economic conditions in the market area and the impact on credit quality and risks inherent in the loan portfolio such as repayment risk and fluctuating collateral values;
·  
our inability to manage, dispose of and properly value non-performing assets and other real estate owned;
·  
further deterioration in the housing market and collateral values;
·  
our inability to assess the creditworthiness of our loan portfolio and maintain a sufficient allowance for loan losses;
·  
our inability to maintain adequate sources of funding and liquidity, including secondary sources such as Federal Home Loan Bank advances;
·  
our ability to attract and maintain capital levels adequate to support our asset levels and risk profile;
·  
our inability to comply with the written agreement, dated October 13, 2010, with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond;
·  
our successful management of interest rate risk and changes in interest rates and interest rate policies;
·  
reliance on our management team, including our ability to attract and retain key personnel;
·  
our ability to successfully manage our strategic plan;
·  
difficult market conditions in our industry;
·  
problems with technology utilized by us;
·  
our ability to successfully manage third-party vendors upon whom we are dependent;
·  
competition with other banks and financial institutions, and companies outside of the banking
·  
industry, including those companies that have substantially greater access to capital and other resources;
·  
potential impact on us of recently enacted legislation and future regulation;
·  
changes in accounting policies or standards;
·  
demand, development and acceptance of new products and services; and
·  
changing trends in customer profiles and behavior.


 
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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Not Applicable

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Accounting, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer,  Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Accounting concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in providing reasonable assurance that (a) the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (b) such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Accounting, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the third quarter of 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

In 2010, Edith Moser (“Moser”) filed two complaints in the Circuit Court of Washington County, VA, claiming that Highlands Union Bank (the “Bank”) improperly handled the repossession and disposition of collateral from a warehouse in June/July 2008.  Moser also claims that the Bank acted as her business advisor and breached fiduciary duties owed to her in this capacity.  One complaint seeks $700,000 in damages for conversion based solely on the repossession/disposition of collateral.  The second complaint seeks $7,850,000 in damages for breach of fiduciary duty, violation of UCC Article 9, actual fraud, unjust enrichment, and business conspiracy.  In response, the Bank filed demurrers to both complaints, both of which were granted in part and denied in part with leave granted to amend. Moser chose not to amend either complaint, opting instead to consolidate her remaining claims into one action.  Moser’s remaining claims against the Bank are for violation of UCC Article 9, fraud, unjust enrichment of personal property, and conversion of personal property.  No trial date has been set. The Bank disputes the allegations and believes that they are without merit.  The Bank intends to continue to vigorously defend itself.  Management is unable to evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or estimate the amount or range of potential loss.

On January 27, 2014, Angela Welch, as Chapter 7 Trustee for the bankruptcy estate of Frank Michael Mongelluzzi, named the Bank as a defendant in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division.  The  complaint states three counts: the first for avoidance and recovery of fraudulent transfers pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 544(b) and Florida Statutes §§ 726.105(1)(a) and 726.108, and/or otherwise applicable law; the second for avoidance and recovery of fraudulent transfers pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 544(b) and Florida Statutes §§ 726.105(1)(b) and 726.108, and/or otherwise applicable law; and the third for avoidance and recovery of fraudulent transfers pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 544(b) and Florida Statutes §§ 726.106(1) and 726.108, and/or otherwise applicable law.  Each count seeks the recovery of $1,246,103 in overdraft repayments made by the debtor to the Bank, prejudgment interest, and costs.  The matter is in the pleading stage.  The Bank has responded with a motion to dismiss and intends to vigorously defend itself.  Management is unable to evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or estimate the amount or range of potential loss.


Item 1A. Risk Factors
     Not applicable

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

On October 15, 2014, the Company sold 8,286 shares of its common stock and 44,108 shares of its Series A  Preferred stock to TNH Financial Fund LP, each at a price of $3.50 per share, pursuant to the Securities Purchase  Agreement with TNH Financial Fund, LP for gross proceeds of $183,379. The shares were sold pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. McKinnon and Company, Inc. served as Placement Agent with respect to the private placement and received compensation of approximately $7,335  in connection with such sale.

Each share of Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into one share of the Company’s common stock, subject to adjustment as set forth in the Articles of Amendment, automatically in the hands of a transferee (other than an affiliate of the transferor) immediately upon the consummation of a Permissible Transfer. A “Permissible Transfer” is a transfer by the holder either (i) to an affiliate of the holder or to the Company, (ii) in a widespread public distribution of common stock or Series A Preferred Stock, (iii) in which no transferee (or group of affiliated transferees) would, after giving effect to such transfer, own 2% or more of any class of voting securities of the Company, or (iv) to a transferee that would control more than a majority of the voting securities of the Company (not including voting securities such person is acquiring from the transferor).

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

    None
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

      Not Applicable

Item 5.  Other Information

None



 
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Item 6.  Exhibits

 
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
 
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
31.3
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Vice President of Accounting
 
32.1
Certification Statement of Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
32.2
Certification Statement of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
32.3
Certification Statement of Vice President of Accounting pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
101                 The following materials from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), include: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (v) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity and (vi) related notes (furnished herewith).
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 

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

 
HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
 
 
(Registrant)
 
     
     
Date: November 21, 2014
/s/ Samuel L. Neese
 
 
Samuel L. Neese
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
 
     
     
     
Date: November 21, 2014
  /s/ Robert M. Little, Jr.  
 
Robert M. Little, Jr.
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
     
     
Date: November 21, 2014
  /s/ James R. Edmondson  
 
James R. Edmondson
 
 
Vice President Accounting
 








 
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Exhibits Index

 
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
 
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
31.3
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Vice President of Accounting
 
32.1
Certification Statement of Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
32.2
Certification Statement of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
32.3
Certification Statement of Vice President of Accounting pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
101
The following materials from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), include: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (v) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity and (vi) related notes (furnished herewith).

 
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