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Exhibit 99.2

 

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016


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USAMERIBANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  

Consolidated statements of financial condition

     2  

Consolidated statements of income

     3  

Consolidated statements of comprehensive income

     4  

Consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity

     5  

Consolidated statements of cash flows

     6  

Notes to consolidated financial statements

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of

USAmeriBancorp, Inc.

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition of USAmeriBancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the auditing standards of the PCAOB and in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2015.

Atlanta, Georgia

March 2, 2018

 

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USAMERIBANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     December 31,  
     2017      2016  
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)                

Assets

     

Cash and due from banks

     $ 156,614          $ 78,929    

Money market investments

     -              1,940    

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value

     364,466          322,661    

Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value $158,135 and $180,996 as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively)

     157,317          182,091    

FHLB and FRB stock, at cost

     38,809          19,569    

Loans

     

Loans receivable

     3,810,170          3,373,599    

Allowance for loan losses

     (42,049)         (39,557)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans receivable, net

     3,768,121          3,334,042    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Bank owned life insurance

     49,052          48,363    

Premises and equipment, net

     57,911          58,818    

Other real estate owned, net

     4,073          11,922    

Deferred tax assets, net

     9,016          15,198    

Other investments

     22,297          24,735    

Accured interest receivable

     12,123          9,852    

Goodwill

     6,447          6,447    

Other intangible assets

     5,310          6,312    

Other assets

     18,423          32,404    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     $ 4,669,979          $ 4,153,283    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

     

Liabilities

     

Deposits

     

Noninterest-bearing

     $ 887,083          $ 873,522    

Interest-bearing

     2,674,253          2,604,467    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deposits

             3,561,336                  3,477,989    

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

     17,479          12,502    

Advances from the FHLB

     656,569          225,128    

Term loan

     -              13,478    

Subordinated debentures

     69,002          66,649    

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     21,485          37,791    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     4,325,871          3,833,537    

Commitments and contingencies (Refer to Note 22)

     

Stockholders’ equity

     

Series C preferred stock, $.01 par value; $1,000 liquidation preference; 10,000 shares authorized; 10,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016

     -              10,000    

Common stock, $.01 par value; 12,000,000 shares authorized; 10,636,534 and 10,065,812 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively

     107          101    

Additional paid-in capital

     163,573          153,223    

Retained earnings

     176,483          154,824    

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     3,945          1,598    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     344,108          319,746    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilites and stockholders’ equity

     $ 4,669,979          $ 4,153,283    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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USAMERIBANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

         For the years ended December 31,    
     2017      2016  
(In thousands)                

Interest Income

     

Loans

     $ 158,879          $ 135,719    

Investment securities

     14,110          12,293    

Other

     1,989          1,292    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest income

             174,978          149,304    

Interest expense

     

Deposits

     21,657          16,339    

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase & short term borrowings

     33          278    

Advances from the FHLB

     3,971          2,272    

Term loan

     421          273    

Subordinated debentures

     6,033          4,160    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     32,115          23,322    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income

     142,863          125,982    

Provision for loan losses

     850          5,978    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     142,013                  120,004    

Non-interest income

     

Retail banking fees

     6,199          5,762    

Bank owned life insurance

     1,527          1,208    

Trading income on interest rate contracts

     5,071          3,360    

Mortgage banking, net

     456          618    

Gain on sale of securities

     77          362    

Gain on sale of SBA loans

     2,061          3,071    

Fee income from investment advisory services

     -              292    

Net gains on other real estate owned

     566          193    

ATM network fees

     1,908          1,664    

Equity in earnings of investments in renewable energy tax credit funds

     (225)         (3,896)   

Other

     1,555          1,658    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-interest income

     19,195          14,292    

Non-interest expense

     

Salaries and employee benefits

     51,996          45,149    

Occupancy and equipment

     9,262          9,117    

Regulatory fees

     3,218          2,938    

Data processing

     4,839          4,699    

Professional fees

     2,740          3,051    

Customer intangible amortization

     1,234          1,234    

OREO related expenses

     826          813    

Bank Merger Expense

     10,719          -        

Other expense

     10,136          8,912    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-interest expense

     94,970          75,913    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     66,238          58,383    

Income tax expense

     25,885          15,012    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

     40,353          43,371    

Dividends declared on preferred stock and discount accretion

     800          1,339    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders

     $ 39,553          $ 42,032    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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USAMERIBANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

         For the years ended December 31,    
     2017      2016  
(In thousands)                

Net income

     $         40,353          $         43,371    

Other comprehensive income (loss):

     

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investment securities available for sale

     3,640          (3,441)   

Reclassification of net realized losses (gains) included in earnings

     45          (233)   

Unrealized holding (losses) gains on cash flow hedges

     (132)         7,440    

Reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses from terminated cash flow hedges

     (301)         472    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains (losses)

     3,252          4,238    

Income tax expense

     (905)         (2,043)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     2,347          2,195    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

     $ 42,700          $ 45,566    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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USAMERIBANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

     For the years ended December 31,  

(In thousands)

   2017      2016  

Preferred stock

     

Beginning Balance

    $         10,000          $         21,938     

Discount accretion

     -               62     

Redemption Series A

     -               (12,000)    

Redemption Series C

     (10,000)          -         
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     -               10,000     

Common stock

     

Beginning Balance

     101           100     

Exercise of warrants and options

     5           -         

Issuance

     1           1     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     107           101     

Additional paid-in capital

     

Beginning Balance

     153,223           150,733     

Stock-based compensation expense

     1,535           1,022     

Exercise of warrants and options

     7,383           1,276     

Issuance of common stock

     1,432           192     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     163,573           153,223     

Retained earnings

     

Beginning Balance

     154,824           120,159     

Discount accretion

     -               (62)    

Dividends declared on preferred stock

     (800)          (1,278)    

Dividends declared on common stock

     (17,894)          (5,543)    

Repurchase and retirement of common stock

     -               (1,823)    

Net income

     40,353           43,371     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     176,483           154,824     

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

     

Beginning Balance

     1,598           (597)    

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     2,347           2,195     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     3,945           1,598     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

    $         344,108          $         319,746     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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USAMERIBANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     For the years ended December 31,  

(In thousands)

   2017      2016  

Cash flows from operating activities

     

Net income

    $             40,353        $             43,371   

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

     

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

     (948)         4,713   

Stock based compensation expense

     1,535         1,022   

Depreciation and amortization

     5,064         4,951   

Net premium amortization on investment securities

     1,897         2,630   

Net accretion on loans’ deferred fees and costs

     (5,123)         (4,987)   

Net discount accretion on borrowings

     904         556   

Gain on sale of securities

     (77)         (362)   

Principal repayments and sales of loans held for sale

            315   

Provision for loan losses

     850         5,978   

Gain on sale of loans

     (2,061)         (3,424)   

Net loss (gain) on sales and write downs of other real estate

     (88)         262   

Earnings on bank owned life insurance

     (1,527)         (1,208)   

Capitalization of servicing rights

     (554)         (722)   

Amortization of servicing rights

     322         216   

Net change in:

     

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

     17,445         1,141   

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

     10,110         1,794   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     68,103         56,246   

Cash flows from investing activities

     

Principal repayment and sales of investment securities available for sale

     60,496         76,917   

Purchases of securities available for sale

     (99,790)         (176,640)   

Principal repayment of investment securities held to maturity

     31,601         26,269   

Purchases of investment securities held to maturity

     (7,176)         (18,769)   

Net loan originations, purchases and repayments

     (447,801)         (470,809)   

Proceeds on sale of loans receivable

     19,171         49,511   

Purchase/redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock

     (19,240)         927   

Net change in tax certificates

     466         2,362   

Net contributions to limited liability partnership and companies

     (23,036)         (23,861)   

Proceeds from sale of other real estate

     8,821         3,098   

Earnings on bank owned life insurance

     838      

Acquisitions of premises and equipment

     (2,900)         (2,673)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (478,550)         (533,668)   

Cash flows from financing activities

     

Net increase in deposits

     83,347         493,673   

Net change in repurchase agreements

     4,977         (7,813)   

Repurchase and retirement of common stock

            (1,823)   

Proceeds from borrowings, net of debt issue costs

     672,741         282,751   

Repayment of borrowings

     (253,328)         (294,349)   

Proceeds from exercise of stock warrants & options

     7,388         1,277   

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     1,433         192   

Redemption of preferred stock

     (10,000)         (12,000)   

Dividends paid on common stock

     (19,565)         (4,774)   

Dividends paid on preferred stock

     (800)         (1,278)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     486,192         455,856   

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     75,745         (21,566)   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

     80,869         102,435   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

    $             156,614        $             80,869   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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USAMERIBANCORP, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Index

 

Note 1

  -      Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation    8

Note 2

  -      Significant Accounting Policies    8

Note 3

  -      Pledged Assets    26

Note 4

  -      Investment Securities    26

Note 5

  -      Loans Receivable and the Allowance for Loan Losses    30

Note 6

  -      Premises and Equipment, net    36

Note 7

  -      Other Real Estate Owned, net    36

Note 8

  -      Other Investments    37

Note 9

  -      Goodwill and Other Intangibles    39

Note 10

  -      Other Assets    40

Note 11

  -      Deposits    40

Note 12

  -      Repurchase Agreements    41

Note 13

  -      Borrowings    42

Note 14

  -      Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities    44

Note 15

  -      Derivatives    44

Note 16

  -      Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities    46

Note 17

  -      Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income    52

Note 18

  -      Income Taxes    54

Note 19

  -      Related Party Transactions    56

Note 20

  -      Stock-Based Compensation and Other Benefit Plans    56

Note 21

  -      Preferred Stock and Warrants    58

Note 22

  -      Commitments and Contingencies    59

Note 23

  -      Regulatory Matters    60

Note 24

  -      Parent Company Financial Statements    62

Note 25

  -      Subsequent Events    63

 

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USAmeriBancorp, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Note 1.  Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

Nature of Operations

These consolidated financial statements include USAmeriBancorp, Inc. (the “Holding Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, USAmeriBank (the “Bank”) and USAB Risk Management, Inc. (dissolved as of September 30, 2017), collectively referred to as the “Company”,

USAmeriBancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company, subject to the supervision and regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, engaged in banking and mortgage and commercial lending activities through its banking subsidiary, USAmeriBank. The Bank is a wholly-owned Florida state-chartered member of the Federal Reserve System with 13 branches in the Tampa Bay, Florida area and 15 branches throughout central Alabama, principally in the Montgomery and Birmingham regions.

During July 2015, the Company established USAB Risk Management, Inc., which is a wholly-owned captive insurance company that covers the risk to which USAmeriBancorp, Inc. and USAmeriBank are exposed, including the deductibles in the Company’s insurance policies subscribed with third parties. As of September 30, 2017, the company dissolved USAB Risk Management, Inc.

The Company provides a full range of financial services through its banking offices in Florida and Alabama. Its primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are commercial and residential mortgages, commercial loans secured by real estate, commercial & industrial loans and installment loans.

Certain amounts reflected in the 2016 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2017 presentation.

Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated subsequent events through March 2, 2018, the date that the consolidated financial statements were issued. Refer to Note 25. - Subsequent Events for additional information.

Note 2.  Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting and financial reporting policies of the Company conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and to prevailing practices within the financial services industry.

The following is a description of the most significant of these policies:

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of USAmeriBancorp, Inc. and all other entities in which USAmeriBancorp, Inc. has a controlling financial interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company determines whether there is a controlling financial interest in an entity by first evaluating whether the entity is a voting interest entity or a variable interest entity (“VIE”) under current accounting guidance. Voting interest entities are entities in which the total equity investment at risk is sufficient to enable the entity to finance itself independently and provide the equity holders with the obligation to absorb losses, the right to receive residual returns and the right to make decisions about the entity’s activities. The Company consolidates voting interest entities in which it has all, or at least a majority of, the voting interest. As defined in current accounting guidance, VIEs are entities that lack one or more of the characteristics of a voting interest entity. A controlling financial interest in a VIE is present when an enterprise has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIEs economic performance and an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The enterprise with a controlling financial interest, known as the primary beneficiary, consolidates the VIE. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Aliant Statutory Trust II

 

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USAmeriBancorp, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

is a VIE for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the accounts of this trust are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of investment securities (including those that are other than temporarily impaired), the valuation of other real estate owned, deferred income taxes and the fair value of financial instruments. The Company believes that the judgments, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements are appropriate given the factual circumstances as of December 31, 2017. However, the use of other judgments, estimates and assumptions could result in material differences in the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Cash and Equivalents and Restrictions on Cash

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks and money market deposits. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of its components. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s cash and equivalents includes interest bearing balances with the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”), the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and other banks totaling $138,779 and $64,508, respectively.

Under certain circumstances, cash on hand is required to be maintained to meet regulatory reserve and clearing requirements. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company maintained a reserve totaling $0 and $2.

Supplemental Information on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash, deposits with other financial institutions with original maturities under 90 days, and federal funds sold.

Supplemental cash flow information and noncash disclosures were as follows:

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Supplemental cash flow information:

     

Interest paid

    $         30,998        $         22,323   

Income taxes paid

     5,282         13,614   

Supplemental non-cash disclosures:

     

Transfer of loans receivable to other real estate owned, net

     884         5,802   

Transfer of other assets to other real estate owned, net

             

Investment Securities

The Company classifies investments securities as either available-for-sale (“AFS”), trading or held-to-maturity (“HTM”) at the time of acquisition, as required by current accounting guidance.

 

   

Held-To-Maturity - debt securities which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity will be classified as held to maturity. Securities in this classification will be reported at amortized cost.

 

   

Trading - debt and equity securities which the Company purchases and holds principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. Trading securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings.

 

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USAmeriBancorp, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

   

Available-For-Sale - debt and equity securities that have readily available fair value, not classified as either HTM or trading are classified as available-for-sale securities and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported, net of taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.

The amortization of premiums is deducted and the accretion of discounts is added to interest income, based on the level-yield method, over the remaining period of the investment security. The cost of securities sold is determined by specific identification. Net realized gains or losses on sales of trading and AFS investment securities and unrealized loss valuation adjustments considered other than temporary, if any, on HTM or AFS securities are determined using the specific identification method and are included in earnings. Purchases and sales of investment securities are recognized on a trade-date basis.

Securities classified as either available for sale or held to maturity are reviewed for other-than-temporary-impairment (“OTTI”) on an individual security level each reporting period.

The Company uses a three-step process to determine if an OTTI loss should be recorded, as follows:

 

  1.

Determine if the investment is impaired. An investment is considered impaired when the fair value of the investment is less than its cost. The fair value of the investment is compared to the amortized cost of the investment each reporting period to determine whether the investment is impaired. For purposes of determining whether an investment is impaired, the cost of an investment includes adjustments for accretion, amortization, previous other-than-temporary impairments, and hedging.

 

  2.

If the investment is impaired, determine if the impairment is other-than-temporary. Factors which may be indicative of an other-than-temporary impairment are: (a) the length of time and extent to which market value has been less than cost; (b) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; and (c) USAB’s intent and ability to retain the investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. In assessing whether the entire amortized cost basis of the security will be recovered, the Company compares the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis of the security, the entire amortized cost basis of the security will not be recovered (that is, a credit loss exists), and an other-than-temporary impairment is considered to have occurred.

 

  3.

If an impairment is other-than-temporary, determine the amount that should be recognized as an impairment loss. If the decline in fair value of an equity security is determined to be other than temporary, the cost basis of the individual security is written down to its fair value as of the balance-sheet date of the reporting period for which the assessment is made. This fair value becomes the security’s new amortized cost basis, which is not changed for subsequent recoveries in fair value. The amount of the write-down is included in earnings (i.e., accounted for as a realized loss). If the decline in fair value of a debt security is determined to be other-than-temporary, the amount of the other-than-temporary loss to be recognized in earnings depends on whether the Company intends to sell (or more likely than not will be required to sell) the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss. If the Company intends to sell the security (or more likely than not will be required to sell the security) the other-than-temporary loss is recognized in earnings. If the Company does not intend to sell the security (and is not more likely than not to be required to sell the security) the other-than-temporary impairment is separated into: (i) the amount representing the credit loss, which is recognized in earnings; and (ii) the amount relating to all other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. The other-than-temporary impairment recognized in other comprehensive income for debt securities classified as held-to-maturity is accreted over the remaining life of the debt security in a prospective manner on the basis of the amount and timing of the future cash flows and continues until the security is sold, the security matures, or there is additional other-than-temporary impairment that is recognized in earnings.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock

The Company, through its banking subsidiary, owns stock of the FRB and the FHLB. No readily available market exists for these stocks, and they have no quoted market values. The Bank, as a member of the Federal Reserve System and the FHLB, is required to maintain an investment in the capital stock of the FRB and FHLB. The stock is redeemable at par by the FRB and FHLB, respectively, and is, therefore, carried at cost, classified as a restricted investment security and evaluated for impairment, when applicable.

As of December 31, 2017, the Company’s investment in the FHLB and FRB totaled $31,709, and $7,100, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, the Bank’s investment in the FHLB and FRB totaled $12,929 and $6,639, respectively.

Dividends received on the FRB and FHLB stock totaled $1,379 and $1,031 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively and are included within other interest income in the consolidated statements of income.

Loans Receivable

The Company’s loans receivable includes loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff. These loans are reported at the recorded investment, which includes the principal balance outstanding, premiums, discounts, deferred loan fees and costs, and the allowance for loan losses.

Interest income is recognized under the accrual method and is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due, unless the loan is well-secured and in process of collection. Past due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. If the collectability of a loan in nonaccrual status is uncertain, any payments received are applied to reduce the recorded investment in the loan. Interest collected on nonaccrual loans may be recorded as interest income on a cash-basis as long as the loan is deemed to be fully collectible. The determination of collectability must be supported by a current, well-documented credit evaluation of the borrower’s financial condition and repayment expectation. A nonaccrual loan may be restored to accrual status when: (i) its principal and interest are no longer past due and unpaid, and the Company expects repayment of the remaining principal and interest and: (ii) when it otherwise becomes well secured and in the process of collection. A loan is well secured if it is secured by collateral in the form of liens or pledges of real or personal property (including securities) that have a realizable value sufficient to discharge the debt (including accrued interest) in full and by the guarantee of a financially responsible party. An asset is in the process of collection if collection of the asset is proceeding in due course either through legal action (including judgment enforcement procedures) or through collection efforts not involving legal action, which are reasonably expected to result in repayment of the debt or in its restoration to a current status in the near future.

Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized in interest income using the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments.

The Company segregates loans into the following segments: (i) real estate loans, (ii) commercial, financial and agricultural loans and; (iii) consumer & other loans. A segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining the ALL. Classes within the real estate segment include construction and land development, 1-4 family first mortgage residential loans, 1-4 family junior lien residential loans, commercial real estate loans, and other loans. A class is generally determined based on the initial measurement attribute, risk characteristic of the loan, and the Company’s method for monitoring and assessing credit risk. The segment of non-real estate commercial loans and consumer loans have not been further segregated by class.

Real estate loans- All loans within this segment are particularly sensitive to the valuation of their respective real estate collateral.

 

 

Construction & land development loans are repaid through cash flows related to the operations, sale or refinance of the underlying property. This portfolio class includes extensions of credit to real estate developers or investors where repayment is dependent on the sale of the real estate or income generated from the real estate collateral. The majority of construction and land development loans for commercial purposes are originated under interest only terms with principal due at maturity.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

 

1-4 family residential loans, both first and junior liens, are repaid by various means such as a borrower’s income, sale of the property, or rental income derived from the property.

 

 

Commercial real estate loans include owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, multi-family residential loans, and other commercial loans secured by income producing properties. Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans to operating businesses are long-term financing of land and buildings. These loans are repaid by cash flow generated from the business operation. Multi-family residential loans such as nursing homes and apartment buildings are repaid from rent income derived from the properties. Real estate loans for income-producing properties such as office and industrial buildings, and retail shopping centers are also repaid from rent income derived from the properties.

 

 

Other real estate mortgage loans include loans secured by farmland. These are repaid by various means such as a borrower’s income, sale of the property, or rental income derived from the property.

Commercial, financial, & agricultural loans - These loans include loans to commercial customers for use in typical business operations to finance working capital needs, equipment purchases, or expansion projects. Loans are repaid by the business’s cash flows. Collection risk in this portfolio is driven by the creditworthiness of the underlying borrower, particularly cash flows from the customers’ business operations.

Consumer & other loans - The consumer loan segment includes direct consumer installment loans, overdrafts and other revolving credit loans. Loans in this portfolio are sensitive to unemployment and other key consumer economic measures.

Credit Risk

Credit risk management is guided by credit policies that provide for a consistent and prudent approach to underwriting and approvals of credits. Within the Bank Board of Directors’ approved Loan and Credit Policy, procedures exist that elevate the approval requirements as credits become larger and more complex. All loans are individually underwritten, risk-rated, approved, and monitored.

For the consumer segment, the risk management process focuses on managing customers who become delinquent in their payments. For the commercial and real estate segments, the risk management process focuses on underwriting new business and, on an ongoing basis, monitoring the credit quality of the portfolios. To ensure problem credits are identified on a timely basis, portfolio reviews are conducted periodically to assess the larger adversely rated credits for proper risk rating and accrual status and, if necessary, to ensure such individual credits are transferred to the Special Assets Department.

Credit quality and trends in the loan segments are measured and monitored regularly by the Bank’s Board of Directors. Detailed reports by product, collateral and accrual status, among others, are reviewed by Senior Management and the Directors’ Loan Committee, a sub-committee of the Bank’s Board of Directors.

Loans Risk Ratings

The following risk grade categories are utilized by management to analyze and manage the credit quality and risk of the loan portfolio:

Pass”: Loans in this risk category involve borrowers of acceptable-to-strong credit quality and risk who have the ability to satisfy their loan obligations. Loans in this risk grade would possess sufficient mitigating factors, such as adequate collateral or strong guarantors possessing the capacity to repay the debt if required, for any weakness that may exist.

Special Mention”: Loans in this classification have weakness or potential weaknesses that deserve very close attention. If left uncorrected, these weaknesses may result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Company’s credit position at some future date. Special Mention assets pose an elevated risk, but their weakness does not yet justify a “Substandard” classification.

Substandard”: For loans in this category, the company has recognized that chances of repayment have become severely impaired and that the Company lacks sufficient collateral coverage to be protected from loss.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Doubtful”: Loans which have a clear and defined weakness, making the ultimate repayment of the loan, or portions thereof, highly improbable are classified Doubtful. Factors are present in the credit relationship which justify keeping the loan on the books until repayment status is better defined. Identifiable loss should be calculated by taking the loan amount and subtracting the fair value less cost to sell of the collateral, if any.

Loss”: Loans in this category are of such little value that their continuance as bank assets are not warranted, even though partial recovery may occur in the future. Loans in the process of being charged-off fall into this category. By each quarter end, any loans still carried in the Loss category are charged-off unless they are fully covered by specific reserves in the allowance for loan losses.

Impaired Loans

A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Current information and events include environmental factors (e.g. existing industry, geographical, economic and political factors). Probable means the future event or events which will confirm the loss or impairment of the loan is likely to occur. All amounts due means both contractual principal and interest, as scheduled in the loan agreement. Loans are tested for impairment and considered impaired unless otherwise documented if: (i) borrower has a credit relationship greater than $500,000 and rated Substandard; (ii) rated Loss; (iii) over $100,000 rated Doubtful; (iv) over $100,000 in non-accrual status; (v) over $100,000 that are past due 90 days or more; (vi) troubled debt restructures and; (vii) loans with any legal actions in course, such as foreclosures, repossessions, suits or forbearance agreements (over $100,000).

Large groups of smaller-balance standardized homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment such as residential and smaller commercial mortgage loans, overdrafts, small business working capital loans, consumer loans, loans accounted for under the fair value method or under the lower of cost or market method are excluded from the population of loans individually evaluated for impairment.

An allowance for loan impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying value of an impaired loan exceeds the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective rate, the observable market price of the loan (if available), or the fair value less cost to sell of the loan’s collateral property, if the loan is collateral dependent. The fair value of the collateral is generally based on appraisals. The Company requests updated appraisals reports from pre-approved appraisers for loans that are considered impaired on an annual basis.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Troubled debt restructures (“TDRs”) occur when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and the Company grants a concession it would not otherwise make in an attempt to maximize the net present value of the loan asset.

Concessions granted by the Company could include a reduction in rate, deferral of interest and/or principal payments, extension of payments, forgiveness of principal, or any other action intended to maximize collection. In some cases the concession either stems from an agreement between the creditor and the debtor or is imposed by law or a court.

A loan may be restructured in a troubled debt restructuring into two (or more) loan agreements (e.g. Note A and Note B). Note A represents the portion of the original loan principal amount that is expected to be fully collected along with contractual interest. Note B represents the portion of the original loan that may be considered uncollectible and charged-off, but the obligation is not forgiven to the borrower. Note A may be returned to accrual status provided all the conditions for a TDR to be returned to accrual status are met. The modified loans are considered TDRs and thus, are evaluated for impairment.

Indicators that the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties include; (i) the borrower is currently in default on any of its debt or it is probable that the borrower would be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification; (ii) the borrower has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy; (iii) there is significant doubt as to whether the borrower will continue to be a going concern; (iv) the borrower has securities that have been delisted, are in the process of being delisted, or are under threat of being delisted from an exchange; (v) based on estimates and projections that only encompass the borrower’s current business capabilities, it is forecasted that the entity-specific cash flows will be insufficient to service the debt (both interest and principal) in accordance with the contractual terms of the existing agreement through maturity; and (vi) absent the current modification, the

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

borrower cannot obtain funds from sources other than the existing creditors at an effective interest rate equal to the current market interest rate for similar debt for a non-troubled debtor.

A loan restructured in a troubled debt restructuring is an impaired loan. TDRs are to be evaluated for impairment for their remaining life, as required by current accounting guidance and will not be included in the computation of the general allowance, even if the loan returns to accrual status. The impairment computation for a TDR is be based on the present value of future cash flows (at the original loan’s effective interest rate); the fair value less cost to sell of collateral is used if the loan is collateral dependent, that is, when repayments are expected to come only from the sale of the collateral, or from the operation of the collateral.

Loans classified as TDRs may be excluded from TDR status reporting if performance under the restructured terms exists for a reasonable period and the loan terms are market equivalent.

TDRs can be accruing if they have performed under the restructured terms for a period of time (generally 6 or more months for a monthly payment loan), or if historical cash flow shows that the loan could have performed over the previous (six-month) period under the restructured terms. The accrual decision is made based on the customer’s ability to perform under the restructured (not original contractual) terms.

If a TDR has had no historical loss and performs to the point where the borrower would qualify for the same loan at a market rate, at market terms and be approved under standard underwriting, the Company may refinance/pay off the TDR and replace it with a new note that would not carry the TDR label or be considered impaired.

Legal fees and other direct costs incurred by the Company to effect a TDR are expensed as incurred.

Certain Purchased Impaired Loans

Through prior business combinations, the Company has purchased individual loans which have shown evidence of credit deterioration. These purchased loans are recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition and the carryover of the seller’s allowance for loan losses is prohibited, as any credit losses are included in the determination of fair value. These purchased credit impaired loans are not considered non-performing and continue to have an accretable yield as long as there is a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows expected to be collected. Loans charged-off against the non-accretable difference established in purchase accounting are not reported as charge-offs. Charge-offs on these purchased impaired loans are recorded only to the extent that losses exceed the non-accretable difference established with the purchase accounting.

Such purchased loans are accounted for on a loan by loan basis. The Company estimates the amount and timing of expected cash flows for each purchased loan, and the expected cash flows in excess of fair value at acquisition is recorded as an increase to interest income over the remaining life of the loan (accretable yield). The excess of the loan’s contractual principal and interest over expected cash flows remains as a non-accretable difference.

Over the life of the loan, expected cash flows continue to be estimated. If the present value of expected cash flows is less than the recorded investment in the loan (net of non-accretable difference), an additional loss is recorded as an increase to the provision for loan losses. If the present value of expected cash flows is greater than the carrying amount, it is recognized as part of the accretable difference and future interest income.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) is an estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the loans receivable portfolio. Loan losses are charged against the ALL when there is substantial doubt about the collection of principal and/or interest of a loan according to contractual terms. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the ALL. Management estimates the ALL balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors. The ALL is increased by a charge to earnings through the provision for loans losses.

The ALL consists of general and specific components. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current qualitative factors. The specific component relates to loans that are individually determined to be impaired. While allocations of the ALL are made for specific loans, the entire ALL is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Troubled debt restructurings are classified as impaired. Additionally, impaired loans include loans on non-accrual status, loans that have been partially charged-off and loans for which there is a specific ALL identified.

If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as consumer and residential real estate loans, are collectively evaluated for impairment, and accordingly, they are not separately identified for impairment disclosures. Commercial and commercial real estate loans are individually evaluated for impairment, if certain criteria are met. Troubled debt restructurings are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception.

The Company fully charges off consumer installment loans when any of the following occurs: (i) the loan is determined to be uncollectible or; (ii) when a loan is 90 days or more past due, unless there is a record of regular contractual payments or unless the underlying collateral is taken into possession by the Company. For consumer instalment loans (including residential mortgage loans) on which the Company has taken possession of the collateral, the excess of the recorded investment in the loan over the fair value less cost to sell of the collateral is charged-off no later than 180 days from the date the Company takes possession of the collateral.

Generally, commercial unsecured loans are fully charged off when the loan is 90 days or more past due in payments of principal or interest. For commercial loans secured by real estate that are 90 days or more past due, the charge-off amount is the excess of the recorded investment in the loan over the fair value of collateral, adjusted for estimated selling costs.

Transfers and servicing of financial assets

The transfer of an entire financial asset, a group of entire financial assets, or a participating interest in an entire financial asset in which the Company surrenders control over the assets is accounted for as a sale if all of the following conditions are met: (i) the assets must be isolated from creditors of the transferor, (ii) the transferee must obtain the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (iii) the transferor cannot maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. When the Company transfers financial assets and the transfer fails any one of these criteria, the Company is prevented from derecognizing the transferred financial assets and the transaction is accounted for as a secured borrowing.

For transfers of financial assets that satisfy the conditions to be accounted for as sales, the Company derecognizes all assets sold; recognizes all assets obtained and liabilities incurred in consideration as proceeds of the sale, including servicing assets and servicing liabilities, if applicable; initially measures at fair value assets obtained and liabilities incurred in a sale; and recognizes in earnings any gain or loss on the sale.

Other Investments

Other investments where the Company holds less than a 20% interest in the issuer are carried at cost and are reviewed for impairment when events indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable from future undiscounted cash flows. If impaired, the investments are recorded at fair value.

Other investments where the Company holds a 20% or more interest in the issuer, but not a controlling interest, are accounted for under the equity method. Under the equity method, the Company’s net income and other comprehensive income include its proportionate share of issuer’s net income and other comprehensive income. Any excess of the Company’s purchase price over its proportionate share of the issuer’s net assets is included in other investments in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition. This excess is periodically assessed for impairment and any such impairment is recognized in the consolidated statements of income in the period identified.

The Company will generally recognize its share of the limited partnership’s earnings on a one to three-month lag.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Bank Owned Life Insurance

The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain key executives. Bank owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement. Changes in the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract are included within noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.

Premises and Equipment, net

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and software amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of each type of asset. Land is carried at cost. Costs of maintenance and repairs which do not improve or extend the life of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. When assets are disposed of, their cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in earnings as realized or incurred, respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense for premises and equipment is included within occupancy expense and amortization expense for software is included within other expenses in the consolidated statements of income.

Rent expense and amortization of leasehold improvements under operating leases is computed using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the asset. The lease term is defined as the contractual term plus lease renewals that are considered to be reasonably assured.

The following is a summary of the estimated useful lives of the Company’s premises and equipment:

 

Asset Category

   Estimated Useful
Life (in years)

Land improvements

   40

Buildings

   40

Building improvements

   7 – 10

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

   2 – 10

Software

   1 – 5.5

Other Real Estate Owned, net

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value at the date of foreclosure, less estimated costs to sell. Any excess of the recorded investment in the loan over fair value, less estimated costs to sell, is charged to the ALL at the time of foreclosure. Subsequent to foreclosure, any losses in the carrying value arising from periodic re-evaluations of the properties, and any gains or losses on the sale of these properties are credited or charged to expense in the period incurred as a component of net gains (losses) on other real estate owned in the consolidated statements of income. The cost of maintaining and operating such properties is expensed as incurred as a component of noninterest expense.

Updated property valuations are obtained on an annual basis (or when certain events arise that would require an updated appraisal) to adjust the value of the other real estate assets to the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill is recognized when the purchase price is higher than the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations under the purchase method of accounting.

Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if certain conditions exist. The Company elected to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value. The Company performed its annual analysis of goodwill for potential impairment and, based on this review, it was determined that no impairment existed for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Goodwill is the only intangible asset that the Company has determined to have an indefinite life in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition.

Intangible assets with definite useful lives are initially measured at fair value and then amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Customer related intangible assets and the servicing asset are the only intangible assets with a definite useful life on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition. Refer to Note 9 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles for additional information.

Servicing assets

The Company periodically sells loans or portions of loans while retaining the obligation to perform the servicing of such loans. Whenever the Company undertakes an obligation to service a loan, management assesses whether a servicing asset or liability should be recognized. A servicing asset is recognized whenever the compensation for servicing is expected to more than adequately compensate the Company for performing the servicing. Likewise, a servicing liability is recognized in the event that servicing fees to be received are not expected to adequately compensate the Company for its expected cost. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, servicing assets totaled $1,356 and $1,124 and are included within intangible assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Servicing assets are initially recognized at fair value. For subsequent measurement of servicing rights, the Company elected the amortization method. Under the amortization method, servicing assets are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated servicing income, and assessed for impairment based on fair value at each reporting period. Contractual servicing fees, including ancillary income and late fees and impairment losses, if any, are reported in other non-interest income in the consolidated statements of income. Loan servicing fees, which are based on a percentage of the principal balance of the loans serviced, are included in earnings as loan payments are collected.

For purposes of evaluating and measuring impairment of capitalized servicing assets that are accounted under the amortization method, the amount of impairment recognized, if any, is the amount by which the capitalized servicing assets exceed their estimated fair value. Temporary impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance with changes included in results of operations for the period in which the change occurs. If it is later determined that all or a portion of the temporary impairment no longer exists, the valuation allowance is reduced through a recovery in earnings. Any fair value in excess of the cost basis of the servicing asset is not recognized. Servicing rights subsequently accounted under the amortization method are also reviewed for other-than-temporary impairment. When the recoverability of an impaired servicing asset accounted under the amortization method is determined to be remote, the unrecoverable portion of the valuation allowance is applied as a direct write-down to the carrying value of the servicing rights, precluding subsequent recoveries.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

As required by current accounting guidance, the Company records all derivatives in the consolidated statement of financial condition at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain risks, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply hedge accounting.

The Company made the election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio.

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its debt funding and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Company’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally related to certain floating rate borrowings or time deposits.

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to adverse interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with variable interest rate liabilities and forecasted issuance of variable liabilities. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not record any hedge ineffectiveness.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives are reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate debt. During 2015 and 2017, the Company effectively early terminated certain swap agreements hedging the variable interest rate liabilities and recorded a related early termination loss for 2015 and gain for 2017, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive income. The net gain is amortized to interest expense over the original maturity of the swap agreements. See Note 15 - Derivatives for additional information.

Credit-risk-related Contingent Features

The Company has agreements with each of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations and could be required to terminate its derivative positions with the counterparty. In addition, the Company has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company fails to maintain its status as a well-capitalized institution, then the Company could be required to terminate its derivative positions with the counterparty.

Customer Interest Rate Swaps

The Company has entered into interest rate swaps to facilitate customer transactions in connection with their financing needs. Upon entering into these swaps with borrowers, the Company enters into offsetting positions with counterparties to minimize risk to the Company. These back-to-back swaps qualify as derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments. As a result, these instruments are classified as trading assets and liabilities.

Interest rate swap contracts involve the risk of dealing with borrowers and counterparties and their ability to meet contractual terms. When the fair value of a derivative instrument contract is positive, this generally indicates that the counterparty or customer owes the Company, and results in credit risk to the Company. When the fair value of a derivative instrument contract is negative, the Company owes the customer or counterparty and therefore, has no credit risk. The fair value of interest rate swap contracts is included within the trading income on interest rate contracts in the consolidated statements of income at the time the swaps are executed. Changes in the fair value of these swaps are recorded within other expenses in the consolidated statements of income.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based compensation expense is recognized for stock options awards issued to certain employees, directors or service providers, based on the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to

 

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For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

estimate the fair value of stock options. Compensation cost is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period. See Note 20 – Stock-Based Compensation & Other Benefit Plans for additional information regarding the Company’s stock-based compensation plans.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense (benefit) is the total of the current year income tax due (or refundable) and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company does not have a valuation allowance offsetting deferred tax assets.

The Company applies current accounting guidance with respect to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Company classifies all interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not identify any uncertain tax position, not meeting the “more likely than not” test.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“2017 Tax Act”) was enacted. The 2017 Tax Act contains several key provisions that may have a significant financial statement effect for the Company, such as: (i) remeasurement of deferred taxes and; (ii) reassessment of the realizability of deferred tax assets. The 2017 Tax Act reduces the corporate rate from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018. As required by current accounting guidance, the Company remeasured its deferred tax assets and liabilities to reflect the effects of the enacted changes in the tax law at the date of enactment. The effect of the remeasurement is a provisional charge of $5,162 and is reflected entirely in the income tax expense line item of the December 31, 2017 consolidated income statement.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the sum of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and potential common shares. Potential common shares consist of stock warrants and stock options.

A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the earnings per common share and earnings per common share assuming dilution computations is presented below.

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

     10,324,376         10,051,267   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders

     $ 39,553         $ 42,032   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

     $ 3.83         $ 4.18   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

     10,324,376         10,051,267   

Dilutive effects of assumed conversions and exercise of stock options and warrants

     120,651         327,953   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding

             10,445,027                 10,379,220   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders

     $ 39,553         $ 42,032   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

     $ 3.79         $ 4.05   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Stock options and stock warrants that result in lower potential shares issued are not included in the computation of dilutive earnings per share since their inclusion would have an antidilutive effect in earnings per share. As of December 31, 2017, no stock options nor stock warrants had an antidilutive effect on the earnings per share

 

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For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

computation. As of December 31, 2016, there were 61,448 stock options and 31,761 stock warrants that were not included in the diluted earnings computation.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The presentation of comprehensive income is included in separate consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Comprehensive income includes the Company’s net income, other comprehensive loss/income resulting from changes in the unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities and unrealized gains/losses on derivatives classified as cash flow hedges.

Loss Contingencies

Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated.

Dividend Restriction

Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by the Company’s subsidiary Bank to the Holding Company or by the Holding Company to stockholders. Refer to Note 22 – Regulatory Matters for additional information.

Fair Value Measurements

Determination of Fair Value

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with current accounting guidance, the fair value of a financial instrument 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 of expected cash flows, or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The Company classifies its financial assets and liabilities generally measured 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.

Level 1 - Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 1 assets and liabilities generally include debt and equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Valuation is based on inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. The valuation may be based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 - Valuation is based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

 

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For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy is described below.

Investment Securities: The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For investment securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are obtained based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows and other market indicators, such as loss severities, volatility, credit spread and optionality (Level 3). As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company does not have investment securities classified as Level 3.

Other Investments: Investments in renewable energy tax credits (“RETC”) funds are carried at fair value. The fair value of the RETC is based on a discounted cash flow analysis performed at the investment level. The Company classifies the RETC within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Trading Assets and Liabilities: Interest rate swap agreements accounted for as trading assets and liabilities are carried at fair value. The fair value of these interest rate swaps is based on information obtained from a third party financial institution. The Company classifies the interest rate swaps within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy is described below.

Impaired Loans: The fair value of collateral dependent impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals or opinions of value. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments could be significant. Impaired loans with fair value adjustments are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Other Real Estate Owned: Foreclosed real estate assets are recorded at fair value less cost to sell upon transfer of the asset to other real estate owned. Subsequently, these assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less cost to sell. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral, less cost to sell. The Company classified these assets as Level 3.

Reserve for Unfunded Commitments

The reserve for unfunded commitments is maintained at a level believed by management to be sufficient to absorb estimated probable losses related to unfunded credit facilities and is included within accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The determination of the adequacy of the reserve is based upon an evaluation of the unfunded credit facilities. Net adjustments to the reserve for unfunded commitments are included in other noninterest expenses in the consolidated statements of income.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

ASU 2018-02, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2018-02). The amendments in ASU 2018-02 allow reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The amendments in this Update are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the amendments in this Update is permitted, including adoption in any interim period, (1) for public business entities for

 

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For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued and (2) for all other entities for reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been made available for issuance. The amendments in this Update should be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is recognized. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition.

ASU 2017-14, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Revenue Recognition (Topic 605), and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2017-14). This Accounting Standards Update supersedes various SEC paragraphs and amends an SEC paragraph pursuant to the issuance of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 116.

ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, (“ASU 2017-12”). The amendments in ASU 2017-12 provided guidance to improve the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities and financial reporting for hedging relationships through changes to through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentation of hedge results in the financial statements. The amendments expand and refine hedge accounting for both nonfinancial and financial risk components and align the recognition and presentation of the effects of the hedging instrument and the hedged item in the financial statements. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company will evaluate the provisions of ASU 2017-012 to determine the potential impact the new standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2017-11, Earnings Per Share, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, Derivatives and Hedging; 1.Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Feature and 2. Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests with a Scope Exception (“ASU 2017-11”) The amendments in this Update revise the guidance for instruments with down round features in Subtopic 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity, which is considered in determining whether an equity-linked financial instrument qualifies for a scope exception from derivative accounting. For public business entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. For all other entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s operating results or financial condition.

ASU 2017-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (“ASU 2017-09”). The amendments in this update provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The amendment eliminates the existing accounting for stock compensation payments and instead applies the accounting model for share-based compensation to employees to nonemployee payments with two exceptions. The amendment in this update are effective for all entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s operating results or financial condition.

ASU 2017-08, Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (“ASU 2017-08”). The amendments in ASU 2017-8 shorten the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium to the earliest call date. An entity is required to amortize the premium to the earliest call date. The amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. For public business entities, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company will evaluate the provisions of ASU 2017-08 to determine the potential impact the new standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2017-05, Other Income – Gains & Losses from the Decrecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (“ASU 2017-05”). The amendments in ASU 2017-05 clarify that a financial asset is within the scope of Subtopic 610-20 and if it meets the definition of an in substance nonfinancial asset. The amendments also clarify that nonfinancial assets within the scope of Subtopic 610-20 may include nonfinancial assets transferred within a legal entity to a counterparty. The amendments in this update are effective for public entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December

 

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For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s operating results or financial condition.

ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill & Other (“ASU 2017-04”). Under the amendments in ASU 2017-04 an entity should perform its annual or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. ASU 2017-04 also eliminates the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment and, if it fails that qualitative test, to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. Therefore, the same impairment assessment applies to all reporting units. An entity is required to disclose the amount of goodwill allocated to each reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount of net assets. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment is necessary. A public business entity that is not a Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filer should adopt the amendments in ASU 2017-04 for its annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company will evaluate the provisions of ASU 2017-04 to determine the potential impact the new standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (“ASU 2017-01”). The amendments in ASU 2017-01 provide a screen to determine when an integrated set of assets and activities (collectively defined as a “Set”) is not a business. The screen requires that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not a business. This screen reduces the number of transactions that need to be further evaluated. If the screen is not met, the amendments in ASU 2017-01: (i) require that to be considered a business, a Set must include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create output and; (ii) remove the evaluation of whether a market participant could replace missing elements. The amendments provide a framework to assist entities in evaluating whether both an input and a substantive process are present. The framework includes two sets of criteria to consider that depend on whether a Set has outputs. Although outputs are not required for a Set to be a business, outputs generally are a key element of a business; therefore, ASU 2017-01 includes more stringent criteria for Sets without outputs. Public business entities should apply the amendments to ASU 2017-01 to annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s operating results or financial condition.

ASU 2016-18, Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”). The amendments in ASU 2016-18 require that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. The amendments in ASU 2016-18 do not provide a definition of restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. The amendments in this update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim period within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on our financial statements.

ASU 2016-17, Consolidation (“ASU 2016-17”). ASU 2016-17 amends the consolidation guidance on how a reporting entity that is the single decision maker of a variable interest entity (“VIE”) should treat indirect interests in the entity held through related parties that are under common control with the reporting entity when determining whether it is the primary beneficiary of that VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the reporting entity that has a controlling financial interest in a VIE and, therefore, consolidates the VIE. A reporting entity has an indirect interest in a VIE if it has a direct interest in a related party that, in turn, has a direct interest in the VIE. The amendments on ASU 2016-17 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim period within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s operating results or financial condition.

ASU 2016-16, Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (“ASU 2016-16”). The amendments in ASU 2016-16 specify that an entity should recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. Consequently, the amendments to ASU 2016-16 eliminate the exception for an intra-entity transfer other than inventory, where the recognition of current and deferred income

 

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For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

taxes where prohibited until the asset was sold to an outside party. The amendments to ASU 2016-16 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s operating results or financial condition.

ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU 2016-15”). The amendments in ASU 2016-15 include specific guidance on the cash flow classification of the following issues; (i) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; (ii) settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing; (iii) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; (iv) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; (v) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned life insurance policies; (vi) distributions received from equity method investees; (vii) beneficial interests in securitization transactions; (viii) separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. The amendments to ASU 2016-15 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on our financial statements.

ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (“ASU 2016-13”). The amendments in ASU 2016-13 require a financial asset (or group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The income statement reflects the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectibility of the reported amount. An entity must use judgement in determining the relevant information and estimation methods that are appropriate in its circumstances. The allowance for credit losses for purchased financial assets with a more-than-insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination (“PCD asset”) that are measured at amortized cost basis is determined in a similar manner to other financial assets measured at amortized cost basis; however, the initial allowance for credit losses is added to the purchase price rather than being reported as a credit loss expense. Only subsequent changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as a credit loss expense for these assets. Interest income for PCD assets should be recognized based on the effective interest rate, excluding the discount embedded in the purchase price that is attributable to the acquirer’s assessment of credit losses at acquisition. In addition, credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities should be recorded through an allowance for credit losses. Available-for-sale accounting recognizes that value may be realized through collection of contractual cash flows or through sale of the security; therefore, the amendments in ASU 2016-13 limit the amount of the allowance for credit losses to the amount by which fair value is below the amortized cost because the classification as available-for-sale is premised on an investment strategy that recognizes that the investment could be sold at fair value. The allowance for credit losses for purchased available-for-sale securities with a more-than-insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination is determined in a similar manner to other available-for-sale debt securities; however, the initial allowance for credit losses is added to the purchase price rather than reported as a credit loss expense. Only subsequent changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded in credit loss expense. Interest income should be recognized based on the effective interest rate, excluding the discount embedded in the purchase price that is attributable to the acquirer’s assessment of credit losses at acquisition. For public business entities, that are not SEC filers, the amendments in ASU 2016-13 are effective for all annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim period within those fiscal years. The Company will evaluate the provisions of ASU 2016-13 to determine the potential impact the new standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”). The purpose of this amendment is to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. For public business entities, the amendments in ASU 2016-09 are effective for all annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company decided to early adopt this statement and the adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s operating results or financial condition.

 

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For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

ASU 2016-07, Simplifying the Transition into the Equity Method of Accounting (“ASU 2016-07”). The amendments in ASU 2016-07 eliminate the requirement that when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence, an investor must adjust the investment, results of operations, and retained earnings retroactively on a step-by-step basis as if the equity method had been in effect during all previous periods that the investment had been held. The amendments require that the equity method investor add the cost of acquiring the additional interest in the investee to the current basis of the investor’s previously held interest and adopt the equity method of accounting as of the date the investment becomes qualified for equity method accounting. Therefore, upon qualifying for the equity method of accounting, no retroactive adjustment of the investment is required. The amendments in ASU 2016-07 require that an entity that has an available-for-sale equity security that becomes qualified for the equity method of accounting recognize through earnings the unrealized holding gain or loss in accumulated other comprehensive income at the date the investment becomes qualified for use of the equity method. The amendments in ASU 2016-07 are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s operating results or financial condition.

ASU 2016-05, Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships (“ASU 2016-05”). The amendments in ASU 2016-05 clarify that a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument that has been designated as the hedging instrument under Topic 815 (Derivatives and Hedging) does not, in and of itself, require dedesignation of that hedging relationship provided that all other hedge accounting criteria continue to be met. For public business entities, the amendments to this update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s operating results or financial condition.

ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, (Topic 842), (ASU 2016-02). The amendments in ASU 2016-02 require the recognition of a right of use asset and related lease liability by lessees for leases classified as operating leases under current GAAP. Topic 842, which replaces the current guidance under Topic 840, retains a distinction between finance leases and operating leases. The recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee also will not significantly change from current GAAP. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize right of use assets and lease liabilities. The amendments in Topic 842 will be effective the Company for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2020, with an early adoption permitted. The Company will evaluate the provisions of ASU 2016-02 to determine the potential impact the new standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments Overall (Topic 825): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”). In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01. The amendments in ASU 2016-01: (a) requires equity investments (except for those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (b) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity securities without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment; (c) eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; (d) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (e) requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income, the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments; (f) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial assets on the balance sheet or the notes to the financial statements; and (g) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. The amendments in ASU 2016-01 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s operating results or financial condition.

ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” and subsequent related updates modifies the guidance used to recognize revenue from contracts with customers for transfers of goods or services and transfers of non-financial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other guidance. The updates also require new qualitative and quantitative disclosures, including disaggregation of revenues and descriptions of

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

performance obligations. The transition provisions in ASC Topic 606 require that a public business entity and certain other specified entities adopt ASC Topic 606 for annual reporting 3 periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. All other entities are required to adopt ASC Topic 606 for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Because the guidance does not apply to revenue associated with financial instruments, including loans and securities that are accounted for under other U.S. GAAP, the new revenue recognition standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company will continue to evaluate required disclosures and the need for additional disaggregation of significant categories of revenue in the consolidated financial statements that are within the scope of the new guidance.

Note 3.  Pledged Assets

At December 31, 2017 and 2016, investment securities and loans were pledged to secure public deposits, repurchase agreements, certain borrowings and available credit facilities, as described below:

 

     December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Investment securities available for sale

     $ 271,958          $ 229,120    

Loans receivable

             905,817                  1,434,777    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 1,177,775          $ 1,663,897    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 investment securities available for sale were pledged as follows: (i) $594 and $1,322, respectively, were pledged to collateralize swap transactions; (ii) $250,573 and $211,794, respectively were pledged to secure public funds; and (iii) $20,791and $16,004, respectively were pledged to secure repurchase agreements.

As of December 31, 2016 loans receivable totaling $675,405, were pledged to secure an undrawn line of credit with the FRB. Loans receivable totaling $905,817 and $759,372 were pledged as collateral to Advances from the FHLB as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Note 4.  Investment Securities

The following tables summarize the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, approximate fair value, weighted-average yield, and contractual maturities of securities available for sale and held to maturity as of December 31, 2017 and 2016.

The weighted-average yield is computed based on amortized cost and does not give effect to changes in fair value. Expected maturities of mortgage-backed securities and certain debt securities might differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Available for Sale

 
December 31, 2017    Cost      Unrealized
Gains
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair Value      Weighted
Average Yield
 

States and political subdivisions

     $ 207,654          $ 2,503          $ (1,050)         $ 209,107          3.10  %    

Corporate

     8,570          -              (286)         8,284          2.55  %    

Residential MBS

     75,954                  863                  (395)                 76,422          2.87  %    

Residential CMO

             68,081          64          (849)         67,296          2.65  %    

Governement sponsored entities

     3,294          63          -              3,357          3.19  %    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 363,553          $ 3,493          $ (2,580)         $ 364,466                  2.95   %    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
December 31, 2016    Cost      Unrealized
Gains
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair Value      Weighted
Average Yield
 

States and political subdivisions

     $ 219,015          $ 796          $ (3,681)         $ 216,130          2.92  %    

Corporate

     8,543          -                  (604)         7,939          2.04  %    

Residential MBS

             71,076                  1,156                  (442)                 71,790          2.97  %    

Residential CMO

     22,719          81          (402)         22,398          2.72  %    

Governement sponsored entities

     4,258          146          -              4,404          3.19  %    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $         325,611          $ 2,179          $ (5,129)         $ 322,661                  2.90   %    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Held to Maturity  
December 31, 2017    Cost      Unrealized
Gains
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair Value      Weighted
Average Yield
 

States and political subdivisions

     $ 104,129          641          (442)         $ 104,328          2.92  %    

Residential MBS

             51,636                  926                  (298)         52,264          2.86  %    

Residential CMO

     1,552          -            (9)         1,543          3.06  %    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 157,317          $ 1,567          $ (749)         $ 158,135                  2.90   %    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
December 31, 2016    Cost      Unrealized
Gains
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair Value      Weighted
Average Yield
 

States and political subdivisions

     $ 120,260          $ 328          $ (2,317)         $ 118,271          2.86  %    

Residential MBS

             61,831                  1,201                  (307)                 62,725          2.88  %    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 182,091          $ 1,529          $ (2,624)         $ 180,996                  2.87   %    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company transferred a group of available-for-sale securities to held-to-maturity securities with a net unrealized loss at the date of transfer of $1,010 and a total market value of $75,800. The securities were reclassified at fair value at the time of transfer and the net unrealized gain or loss on the securities on the date of transfer became part of the securities cost basis. These unrealized gains and losses and the offsetting other comprehensive income components are being amortized into net interest income over the remaining life of the related securities as a yield adjustment, resulting in no impact on future net income. The unamortized net unrealized loss on these securities totaled $796 and $917 as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Management determined it has both the positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity.

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale totaled $3,300 and $23,380, respectively. Gross gains on the sale of investment securities available for sale totaled

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

$77 and $404 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Gross losses on the sale of investment securities available for sale totaled $42 for the year ended December 31, 2016.

The amortized cost and fair value of debt and equity securities at December 31, 2017 by contractual maturity is presented in the table below. Securities not due at a single maturity date, such as residential mortgage-backed securities and equity securities, are shown separately.

 

     Available for Sale      Held to Maturity  
     Cost      Fair Value      Cost      Fair Value  

Due in one year or less

     $ 2,243          $ 2,244          $ -              $ -        

Due within five years

     14,287          14,388          -              -        

Due from five to ten years

     42,358          42,762          4,856          4,912    

Due after ten years

             304,665                  305,072                  152,461                  153,223    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 363,553          $ 364,466          $ 157,317          $ 158,135    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Securities pledged at December 31, 2017 and 2016 had a carrying amount of $271,958 and $229,210, respectively. Refer to Note 3 – Pledged Assets for more information regarding pledged investment securities.

At December 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.

Securities with unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, were as follows:

 

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For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

December 31, 2017                                          
       Twelve months or less          Twelve months or longer          Total    
       Fair Value        Gross
  Losses  
       Fair Value        Gross
  Losses  
       Fair Value        Gross
  Losses  
 

Available for Sale

                 

States and political subdivisions

     $ 31,684          $ (301)         $ 47,854          $ (749)         $ 79,538          $ (1,050)   

Corporate

     -              -              8,284          (286)         8,284          (286)   

Residential MBS

     23,897          (113)         12,746          (282)         36,643          (395)   

Residential CMO

     51,258          (565)         11,520          (284)         62,778          (849)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 106,839          $ (979)         $ 80,404          $ (1,601)         $ 187,243          $ (2,580)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Held to Maturity

                 

States and political subdivisions

     $ 41,132          $ (339)         $ 7,879          $ (103)         $ 49,011          $ (442)   

Residential MBS

     -              -              13,075          (298)         13,075          (298)   

Residential CMO

     1,544          (9)         -              -              1,544          (9)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 42,676          $ (348)         $ 20,954          $ (401)         $ 63,630          $ (749)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
December 31, 2016                                          
       Twelve months or less          Twelve months or longer        Total  
       Fair Value        Gross
  Losses  
       Fair Value        Gross
  Losses  
       Fair Value        Gross
  Losses  
 

Available for Sale

                 

States and political subdivisions

     $     102,798          $       (3,128)         $       28,768          $         (553)         $     131,566          $         (3,681)   

Corporate

     -              -              7,939          (604)         7,939          (604)   

Residential MBS

     22,064          (332)         4,178          (110)         26,242          (442)   

Residential CMO

     17,759          (402)         -              -              17,759          (402)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 142,621          $ (3,862)         $ 40,885          $ (1,267)         $ 183,506          $ (5,129)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Held to Maturity

                 

States and political subdivisions

     $ 48,490          $ (1,743)         $ 54,971          $ (574)         $ 103,461          $ (2,317)   

Residential MBS

     -              -              15,397          (307)         15,397          (307)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 48,490          $ (1,743)         $ 70,368          $ (881)         $ 118,858          $ (2,624)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2017, the Company’s investment security portfolio had 181 securities in an unrealized loss position. The unrealized losses are largely attributable to changes in market interest rates and, in some limited instances, changes in issuer-specific credit spreads that have occurred since the original purchase date of the securities. At December 31, 2017, S&P rated the two corporate securities as BBB-. However, in all instances, the Company considers the decline in fair value of these securities to be temporary as the full amount of scheduled principal and interest payments are expected from these securities. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery. Consequently, the Company believes there is no other-than-temporary impairment related to any of the securities it owns in an unrealized loss position, as of December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Note 5.  Loans Receivable and the Allowance for Loan Losses

The composition of loans receivable, net is summarized as follows:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Loans receivable

     

Real estate mortgages

     

Construction & land development

     $ 362,537          $ 352,956    

1 - 4 family first mortgage

     415,630          370,646    

1 - 4 family junior mortgage

     114,379          123,042    

Commercial

     2,090,059          1,821,201    

Other

     5,787          3,452    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

     2,988,392          2,671,297    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

     809,161          688,447    

Consumer & other

     12,617          13,855    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans receivable

     $         3,810,170          $         3,373,599    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had net deferred origination fees on loans receivable totaling $6,732 and $5,657, respectively.

The recorded investment in purchased credit impaired loans as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $1,610 and $3,217, respectively. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, these purchased credit impaired loans had remaining accretable discounts of $558 and $732, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the accretion of the purchased credit impaired loans’ net impact to the loan’s interest income in the consolidated statements of income was immaterial.

During May 2016, the Company sold approximately $16,054 in residential mortgage loans to third parties and recorded a gain of approximately $349, which is included as part of mortgage banking revenue within other non-interest income in the consolidated statements of income. There were no loan sales in 2017.

The following table summarizes the risk category of the Company’s loans, by portfolio segment as of December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

December 31, 2017                                   

(In thousands)

   Pass      Special
  Mention  
       Substadard          Doubtful        Total  

Loans receivable

              

Real estate mortgages

              

Construction & land development

     $ 360,783          $ 451          $ 1,241          $ 62          $ 362,537    

1 - 4 family first mortgage

     407,482          2,717          5,366          65          415,630    

1 - 4 family junior mortgage

     111,638          995          1,682          64          114,379    

Commercial

     2,045,557          24,275          20,227          -              2,090,059    

Other

     5,742          -              45          -              5,787    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

     2,931,202          28,438          28,561          191          2,988,392    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

     762,573          19,483          27,105          -              809,161    

Consumer & other

     12,610          -              7          -              12,617    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans receivable

     $     3,706,385          $     47,921          $     55,673          $         191            $     3,810,170    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

December 31, 2016                                   
     Pass      Special
  Mention  
       Substadard          Doubtful        Total  

Loans receivable

              

Real estate mortgages

              

Construction & land development

     $ 342,729          $ 8,456          $ 1,709          $ 62          $ 352,956    

1 - 4 family first mortgage

     361,858          3,869          4,851          68          370,646    

1 - 4 family junior mortgage

     112,591          9,310          1,089          52          123,042    

Commercial

     1,789,560          12,206          19,435          -              1,821,201    

Other

     3,452          -              -              -              3,452    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

     2,610,190          33,841          27,084          182          2,671,297    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

     643,309          23,785          20,588          765          688,447    

Consumer & other

     13,431          418          6          -              13,855    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans receivable

     $     3,266,930          $ 58,044          $ 47,678          $ 947          $     3,373,599    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table presents the aging of loans receivable by portfolio segment as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

December 31, 2017  
       Past Due Status of Accruing Loans                
       Current          30 - 59 Days          60 - 89 Days          Total Past Due          Non-Accrual        Total  

Loans receivable

                 

Real estate mortgages

                 

Construction & land development

     $ 361,689          $ -              $  -              $ -              $ 848          $ 362,537    

1 - 4 family first mortgage

     413,392          1,477          -              1,477          761          415,630    

1 - 4 family junior mortgage

     113,681          213          64          277          421          114,379    

Commercial

     2,075,268          1,252          689          1,941          12,850          2,090,059    

Other

     5,743          -              -              -              44          5,787    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

     2,969,773          2,942          753          3,695          14,924          2,988,392    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

     799,836          145          -              145          9,180          809,161    

Consumer & other

     12,609          1          -              1          7          12,617    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans receivable

     $     3,782,218          $ 3,088          $ 753          $ 3,841          $ 24,111          $     3,810,170    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2016                                          
            Past Due Status of Accruing Loans                
       Current          30 - 59 Days          60 - 89 Days          Total Past Due          Non-Accrual        Total  

Loans receivable

                 

Real estate mortgages

                 

Construction & land development

     $ 351,326          $ 327          $  -              $ 327          $ 1,303          $ 352,956    

1 - 4 family first mortgage

     367,421          888          66          954          2,271          370,646    

1 - 4 family junior mortgage

     122,569          36          -              36          437          123,042    

Commercial

     1,805,281          283          145          428          15,492          1,821,201    

Other

     3,452          -              -              -              -              3,452    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

     2,650,049          1,534          211          1,745          19,503          2,671,297    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

     677,779          198          149          347          10,321          688,447    

Consumer & other

     13,432          -              417          417          6          13,855    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans receivable

     $     3,341,260          $ 1,732          $ 777          $ 2,509          $ 29,830          $     3,373,599    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan and lease losses by portfolio segment for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2017  
     Real Estate Mortgages                       
     Construction
& land
  development  
     1 - 4 family
first
  mortgage  
     1 - 4 family
junior
  mortgage  
       Commercial          Other        Total      Commercial,
financial &
  agricultural  
     Consumer
& other
     Total  

Beginning balance

     $ 4,895          $ 3,901          $ 863          $ 20,759          $ 24          $ 30,442          $ 9,032          $ 83          $ 39,557    

Provision for loan losses

     (2,217)         (443)         28          (362)         18          (2,976)         3,682          144          850    

Charge-offs

     (46)         (197)         (87)         (346)         -              (676)         (461)         (196)         (1,333)   

Recoveries

     878          353          16          1,537          -              2,784          150          41          2,975    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     $ 3,510          $ 3,614          $ 820          $ 21,588          $ 42          $ 29,574          $ 12,403          $ 72          $ 42,049    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

ALL for loans individually evaluated for impairment

     $ 154          $ 265          $ 32          $ 710          $ -              $ 1,161          $ 4,219          $ -              $ 5,380    

ALL for loans collectively evaluated for impairment

     3,356          3,349          788          20,878          42          28,413          8,184          72          36,669    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 3,510          $ 3,614          $ 820          $ 21,588          $ 42          $ 29,574          $ 12,403          $ 72          $ 42,049    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

     $ 848          $ 5,019          $ 983          $ 28,798          $ -              $ 35,648          $ 27,511          $ -              $ 63,159    

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

     361,689          410,611          113,396          2,061,261          5,787          2,952,744          781,650          12,617          3,747,011    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 362,537          $ 415,630          $ 114,379          $ 2,090,059          $       5,787          $     2,988,392          $       809,161          $       12,617          $     3,810,170    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     For the year ended December 31, 2016  
     Real Estate Mortgages                       
     Construction
& land
  development  
     1 - 4 family
first
  mortgage  
     1 - 4 family
junior
  mortgage  
       Commercial          Other        Total      Commercial,
financial &
  agricultural  
     Consumer &
other
     Total  

Beginning balance

     $ 5,834          $ 2,682          $ 1,344          $ 16,231          $ 22          $ 26,113          $ 6,435          $ 118          $ 32,666    

Provision for loan losses

     (1,333)         998          (540)         4,276          (40)         3,361          2,562          55          5,978    

Charge-offs

     (22)         (1)         (188)         (1)         -              (212)         -              (179)         (391)   

Recoveries

     416          222          247          253          42          1,180          35          89          1,304    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     $ 4,895          $ 3,901          $ 863          $ 20,759          $ 24          $ 30,442          $ 9,032          $ 83          $ 39,557    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

ALL for loans individually evaluated for impairment

     $ 199          $ 494          $ 28          $ 1,347          $ -              $ 2,068          $ 1,938          $ -              $ 4,006    

ALL for loans collectively evaluated for impairment

     4,696          3,407          835          19,412          24          28,374          7,094          83          35,551    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 4,895          $ 3,901          $ 863          $ 20,759          $ 24          $ 30,442          $ 9,032          $ 83          $ 39,557    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

     $ 1,205          $ 5,525          $ 8,941          $ 28,194          $ -              $ 43,865          $ 25,797          $ -              $ 69,662    

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

     351,751          365,121          114,101          1,793,007          3,452          2,627,432          662,650          13,855          3,303,937    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 352,956          $ 370,646          $ 123,042          $ 1,821,201          $ 3,452          $ 2,671,297          $ 688,447          $ 13,855          $ 3,373,599    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Impaired Loans

The following table presents impaired loans, by portfolio segment, as of December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

December 31, 2017                              
    Recorded
  Investment  
    Unpaid
  Principal  
  Balance  
    Related
  Allowance  
    Average
Recorded
  Investment  
    Interest
Income
  Recognized  
 

With no related allowance:

         

Real estate mortgages

         

Construction & land development

    $ 463         466         -             428         $ -        

1 - 4 family first mortgage

    1,896         2,006         -             2,372         106    

1 - 4 family junior mortgage

    933         1,080         -             559         20    

Commercial

    15,684         16,063         -             16,137         795    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

    18,976         19,615         -             19,496         921    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

    6,847         6,997         -             8,528         346    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total with no related allowance recorded

    25,823         26,612         -             28,024         1,267    

With related allowance:

         

Real estate mortgages

         

Construction & land development

    385         396         154         385         -      

1 - 4 family first mortgage

    3,123         3,208         265         3,145         103    

1 - 4 family junior mortgage

    50         52         32         51         2    

Commercial

    13,114         13,119         710         13,165         106    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

    16,672         16,775         1,161         16,746         211    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

    20,664         20,711         4,219         20,570         929    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total with related allowance recorded

    37,336         37,486         5,380         37,316         1,140    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

    $ 63,159         $ 64,098         $ 5,380         $ 65,340         $ 2,407    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2016

         
    Recorded
  Investment  
    Unpaid
  Principal  
  Balance  
    Related
  Allowance  
    Average
Recorded
  Investment  
    Interest
Income
  Recognized  
 

With no related allowance:

         

Real estate mortgages

         

Construction & land development

    $ 354         $ 357         $ -             $ 420         $ 4    

1 - 4 family first mortgage

    3,074         3,187         -             3,206         135    

1 - 4 family junior mortgage

    8,905         9,091         -             8,942         352    

Commercial

    10,707         11,187         -             11,314         399    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

    23,040         23,822         -             23,882         890    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

    12,929         13,111         -             13,075         386    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total with no related allowance recorded

    35,969         36,933         -             36,957         1,276    

With related allowance:

         

Real estate mortgages

         

Construction & land development

    851         861         199         737         -        

1 - 4 family first mortgage

    2,451         2,523         494         2,468         54    

1 - 4 family junior mortgage

    36         38         28         42         -      

Commercial

    17,487         17,491         1,347         19,498         372    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

    20,825         20,913         2,068         22,745         426    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

    12,868         12,909         1,938         13,131         420    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total with related allowance recorded

    33,693         33,822         4,006         35,876         846    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

    $ 69,662         $ 70,755         $ 4,006         $ 72,833         $ 2,122    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company has a recorded investment in troubled debt restructurings of $30,541 and $35,012, respectively. The Company has allocated $3,675 and $938 of specific allowance for those loans at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had $500 in commitments to lend additional amounts on one loan determined to be TDR.

The post-modification balance of loan modifications that are considered TDRs, grouped by major modification type, and completed during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, were as follows:

 

     As of December 31, 2017  
     Deferral of
Principal and/
or Interest
     Temporary
Rate Reduction
or Term
Extension
     Maturity or
Term
Extension
     Other      Total  

Real estate mortgages

              

Construction & land development

     $ -            $ -            $ -            $ -            $ -      

1 - 4 family first mortgage

     1,582          -            111          -            1,693    

1 - 4 family junior mortgage

     -            -            -            -            -      

Commercial

     -            -            100          -            100    

Other

     -            -            -            45          45    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

     1,582          -            211          45          1,838    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

     9,889          -            -            -            9,889    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     $ 11,471          $ -            $ 211          $ 45          $ 11,727    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     As of December 31, 2016  
     Deferral of
Principal and/
or Interest
     Temporary
Rate Reduction
or Term
Extension
     Maturity or
Term
Extension
     Other      Total  

Real estate mortgages

              

Construction & land development

     $ 344          $ -            $ -            $ -            $ 344    

1 - 4 family first mortgage

     48          -            -            306          354    

1 - 4 family junior mortgage

     -            -            -            -            -      

Commercial

     3,271          -            -            -            3,271    

Other

     -            -            -            -            -      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

     3,663          -            -            306          3,969    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

     7,094          -            -            -            7,094    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     $         10,757          $
 
            -
    

 
     $
 
        -
    

 
     $         306          $         11,063    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Loan modifications considered TDRs during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, were as follows:

 

     2017      2016  
     Number of
Loans
   Recorded
Investment
Prior to
Modification
     Recorded
Investment
After
Modification
     Number of
Loans
   Recorded
Investment
Prior to
Modification
     Recorded
Investment
After
Modification
 

Real estate mortgages

                 

Construction & land development

   -      $ -            $ -          1      $ 346          $ 344    

1 - 4 family first mortgage

   4      1,672          1,694        2      422          354    

Commercial

   2      968          968        2      3,271          3,271    

Other

   1      47          45        -      -            -      
  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

   7      2,687          2,707        5      4,039          3,969    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

   2      9,922          9,922        1      7,188          7,094    
  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   9      $ 12,609          $ 12,629        6      $ 11,227          $ 11,063    
  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2017 new TDRs increased the ALL by $1,124 and did not result in loan charge offs for that period. For the year ended December 31, 2016 new TDRs increased the ALL by $424 and did not result in loan charge offs for that period.

The following table presents loans modified that are considered a TDR over the last twelve months that have subsequently defaulted during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017      2016  
     Number of
Loans
     Recorded
Investment
     Number of
Loans
     Recorded
Investment
 

Real estate mortgages

           

Construction & land development

     -            $ -            1        $ 332    

1 - 4 family first mortgage

     -            -            2        80    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total real estate mortgages

     -            -            3        412    

Commercial, financial & agricultural

     -            -            1        6,987    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     -            $
 
        -
    

 
     4        $ 7,399    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

No TDRs defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2017. The TDRs that defaulted during the year ended December 31, and 2016 did not affect the ALL balance and did not result in loan charge offs.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company originates commercial, commercial real estate, residential real estate, and consumer loans to customers in its primary market areas. The ability of the majority of the Company’s customers to honor their contractual loan obligations is dependent on the economy in these areas. As of December 31, 2017, 78% of the Company’s loan portfolio is secured by real estate, of which a substantial portion is secured by real estate in the Company’s market areas. As of December 31, 2017, 21% of the Company’s loan portfolio consists of commercial and industrial type loans.

In accordance with Florida state regulation, USAmeriBank does not extend credit to any single borrower or group of related borrowers on a secured basis in excess of 25% of Tier 1 Bank Capital, as defined, or approximately $97,827, or on an unsecured basis in excess of 15% of Tier 1 Bank Capital, as defined, or approximately $58,696 as of December 31, 2017. In addition, USAmeriBank policies may further limit the extension of credit to any single borrower or group of related borrowers, under certain circumstances, which are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Note 6.  Premises and Equipment, net

Premises and equipment consisted of the following:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Land and land improvements

     $ 17,714          $ 17,632    

Buildings and building improvements

     43,696          43,208    

Leasehold improvements

     5,946          4,324    

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

     12,151          10,665    

Software

     1,365          1,239    

Construction in process

     543          1,506    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     81,415          78,574    

Accumulated depreciation & amortization

     (23,504)         (19,756)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $          57,911          $         58,818    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense was $3,829 and $3,717 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively and is included within occupancy expenses and other expenses in the consolidated statements of income.

Estimated costs to complete the Company’s construction projects are approximately $602 as of December 31, 2017.

Note 7.  Other Real Estate Owned, net

The following table presents the Company’s other real estate owned, net of allowance for losses:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Construction & land development

     $ 2,346          $ 4,651    

1 - 4 family residential

     814          581    

Commercial

     913          5,662    

Other

     -            1,028    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     $         4,073          $         11,922    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table presents the activity within other real estate owned, net of valuation allowance, for the periods indicated:

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Beginning balance

     $ 11,922          $ 12,982    

Additions

     884          2,300    

Sales

     (8,821)         (3,098)   

Gain on sale

     694          591    

Provision for losses

     (606)         (853)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     $ 4,073          $ 11,922    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings are in process totaled $285 and $220, respectively.

Note 8.  Other Investments

The following table presents the Company’s other investments for the respective periods:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Laramar Multi-Family Value Fund

     $ 228          $ 453    

Small Business Company Investment Fund

     1,857          1,384    

Tax certificates

     74          582    

New Market Tax Credit

     2,866          -      

Low Income Housing Tax Credit

     12,817          14,075    

Renewable Energy Tax Credit

     4,455          8,241    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $         22,297          $         24,735    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s maximum exposure to loss from these investments is limited to the carrying value of the investments as of these dates.

Laramar Multi-Family Value Fund (“Laramar Fund”)

The Laramar Fund was created during 2006 to deal in certain strategic investments, such as: (i) multi-family real estate assets located in the United States; and (ii) debt or debt-like instruments secured or issued by entities primarily engaged in the management or operation of multi-family real estate assets located in the United States. The Company received $225 and $2,566 in cash distributions during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded a one-time write-down of $368 on the Laramar fund. The Company did not recognize any equity in undistributed earnings related to the Laramar Multi-Family Value Fund during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 respectively.

Small Business Investment Company Fund (“SBIC”)

The Company has investments in four small business investment company funds. Small business investment company funds are private equity funds that are required to invest in small businesses. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 respectively, the Company has a remaining commitment to invest additional funds of $2,926 and $1,536. During the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 respectively, the Company recognized income of $11 and $201. Gains in SIBCs are included within other income in the consolidated statements of income.

Tax Certificates

The Company purchased tax certificates from local municipalities at auction, assuming a lien position that is generally superior to any mortgage liens that are on the property. The tax certificates earn income based on interest rates (determined at auction) and penalties assigned by the municipality. Tax certificates held at December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $74 and $106, respectively. The Company also has an investment in a fund of tax certificates with a balance of $0 and $476 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Variable Interest Entities (“VIE”)

The Company is involved in various entities that are considered to be VIE, which are mostly related to investments promoting affordable housing and renewable energy sources. The Company’s investment in these entities generate a return primarily through the realization of federal tax credits as well as other tax benefits, such as deductions from operating losses of the investments over a determined time period. Tax credits are recognized as a reduction of tax expense or, for investments qualifying as tax credits, a reduction to the related investment asset. The benefit recognized by the Company related to these investments is detailed below.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

New Market Tax Credits (“NMTC”)

The NMTC program permits individual and corporate taxpayers to receive a credit against federal income taxes for making qualified equity investments in certain entities. The NMTC program uses federal tax incentives to attract private capital into operating businesses and real estate in urban and rural low-income communities. By investing in an NMTC, the Company can claim a federal tax credit equal to 39% of the investment. The tax credit is claimed over a 7-year period, with 5% of the investment amount claimed in each of the first three years and 6% in each of the following four years.

During June 2017, the Company, through its banking subsidiary, approved a NMTC Leverage Structure Transaction that involves a $3,286 investment in the NMTC as a co-investor with 49% ownership, and a loan to the developer of approximately $8,970. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $490 related to the investment in the NMTC.

Low Income Housing Tax Credits (“LIHTC”)

The LIHTC is an indirect federal subsidy that finances low-income housing and allows investors to claim tax credits on their federal income tax returns. The tax credit is calculated as a percentage of costs incurred in developing the affordable housing property, and is claimed annually over a 10-year period. The Company elected to amortize the investments in LIHTC and record the tax benefit under the proportional amortization method, where the Company amortizes the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense.

In December of 2017, as a result of the newly enacted corporate tax reform, an impairment was recognized on the investment assets associated with the LIHTC. The impairment charge recognized as of December 31, 2017 is $121 and is included within the income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income.

In March of 2015, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party to invest up to $4,000 limited partner interest in a LIHTC Alabama fund. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had unconditional and legally binding equity contributions of $1,180 related to the LIHTC. The tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $90 and $90 and is included within the income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income.

In April of 2016, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party to invest up to $8,457 limited partner interest in a LIHTC Florida fund. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had unconditional and legally binding equity contributions of $1,304 related to the LIHTC. The tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $180 and $42 and is included within the income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income.

In September of 2016, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party to invest up to $2,083 limited partner interest in a LIHTC Florida fund. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had unconditional and legally binding equity contributions of $1,731 related to this LIHTC Florida fund. The tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $18 and $1 and is included within the income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income.

Renewable Energy Tax Credits (“RETC”)

During 2016, USAmeriBank established a renewable energy tax equity investment program. Based on the Internal Revenue Code, Income Tax Credits (“ITC”) received as a result of the investment in RETCs are limited to 75% of the Company’s federal income tax liability. Federal tax carry-back provisions allow for additional renewable energy tax credits to be used until the Company reaches the IRS limitation and any unused credits can be carried over for up to 20 years. The ITC can be recognized at the time the project is placed in service. The Company has elected to use the deferral method of accounting for the investment in RETC.

In August of 2016, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party financial institution to invest up to $15,317 limited partner interest in a RETC fund (the “2016-8 RETC”). As of December 31, 2016, the Company had made all the unconditional and legally binding equity contributions related to the 2016-8 RETC. The tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $0 and $3,020, respectively, and is included within the income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

In October of 2016, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party financial institution to invest up to $11,615 limited partner interest in a RETC fund (the “2016-10 RETC”). As of December 31, 2017, the Company had made all the unconditional and legally binding equity contributions to the 2016-10 RETC. The tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $825 and $1,436, respectively and is included within the income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income.

In November of 2016, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party financial institution to invest up to $9,709 limited partner interest in a RETC fund. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had made all the unconditional and legally binding equity contributions related to this investment. The tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled $0 and $1,773, respectively and is included within the income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income.

The net equity in losses of investments in RETC for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 is $225 and $3,896. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized $3,177 and $22,523 in tax credits related to the investments. In 2016 $12,583 of that amount was carried back to the 2015 returns, $4,288 recognized in the 2016 returns, and $5,652 recognized as a tax credit carry-forward deferred tax asset.

Note 9.  Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill

As of both December 31, 2017 and 2016, the carrying amount of Goodwill was $6,447 and is related to the 2008 acquisition of Liberty Bank. The Company performed a qualitative analysis to identify potential impairment in Goodwill and concluded that it was more likely than not that the fair value exceeded the carrying value and that no impairment was necessary for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Acquired Intangible Assets

Acquired intangible assets consist of the core deposit intangible resulting from the 2008 acquisition of Liberty Bank and the 2010 acquisition of ALIANT Financial Corporation (“Aliant”). The carrying amount of the intangible assets totaled $3,954 and $5,188 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, net of amortization of $9,281 and $8,051, respectively. For years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the amortization of the intangible totaled $1,234 each year and is included within customer intangible amortization in the consolidated statements of income

Estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

 

Year

      

2018

     $ 1,163    

2019

     1,124    

2020

     1,124    

2021

     543    
  

 

 

 
     $             3,954    
  

 

 

 

Servicing Assets

The Company routinely originates loans and, at times, may sell the guaranteed portion of the loans while retaining the servicing of the sold portion of the loans. The Company records a servicing asset when the right to service loans is retained. For years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the carrying value of the servicing asset totaled $1,356 and $1,124, respectively and is included within the other intangible assets category in the consolidated statements of condition.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

The changes in the carrying value of the servicing asset is summarized as follows:

 

                 For the years ended              
     December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Balance at the beginning of period

    $ 1,124        $ 618   

Caitalization of servicing asset

     554         722   

Amortization of servicing asset

     (322)         (216)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at the end of period

    $ 1,356        $ 1,124   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair value of servicing asset

    $ 1,917        $ 1,592   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note 10. Other Assets

Other assets consisted of the following:

 

                     As of December 31,                   
     2017      2016  

Accounts receivable

    $ 2,171        $ 415   

Interest rate swaps

     2,998         7,898   

Refundable/prepaid income taxes

     11,921         21,650   

Other prepaid expenses

     679         1,773   

Other assets

     654         668   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
    $ 18,423        $ 32,404   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note 11. Deposits

The following table presents the Company’s deposit by type for the periods indicated:

 

                     As of December 31,                   
     2017      2016  

Non-interest bearing deposits

    $ 887,083        $ 873,522   

NOW accounts

     219,127         205,252   

Money market

     1,283,620         1,358,962   

Savings

     115,369         128,647   

Certificates of deposit

     899,404         759,523   

Brokered time deposits

     96,734         92,083   

Brokered money market

     60,000         60,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deposits

    $ 3,561,336        $ 3,477,989   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Time deposits that meet or exceed the FDIC insurance limit of $250 as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $198,586 and $134,955, respectively.

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, overdrafts totaling $943 and $508, respectively, were reclassified from deposits to loans.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

 

  2018      $ 712,680   
  2019       249,466   
  2020       18,239   
  2021       10,362   
  2022       5,391   
 

 

 

 
   $       996,138   
 

 

 

 

Note 12. Repurchase Agreements

The Company enters into repurchase agreements to facilitate the needs of our customers. Repurchase agreements consist of balances in transaction accounts of customers that are swept nightly to an overnight investment account and are collateralized with investment securities having a market value no less than the balance borrowed. The investment securities pledged are subject to market fluctuations as well as prepayments of principal. The Company monitors the risk of the fair value of its pledged collateral falling below the balance of the repurchase agreements on a daily basis and may be required to provide additional collateral. Securities pledged as collateral are maintained with a safekeeping agent.

At December 31, 2017 and 2016, repurchase agreements totaled $17,479 and $12,502, all of which mature on an overnight and continuous basis. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, investment securities pledged for the outstanding repurchase agreements consisted of Residential CMO, and Agency MBS. Refer to Note 3 – Pledged Assets for more information regarding investment securities pledged as collateral to REPOs.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Note 13. Borrowings

The Company’s borrowings’ net carrying value as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 consisted of the following:

 

              As of December 31,           
     2017      2016  

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank

     

Advances with maturities ranging from January 2018 through November 2020, with effective rates ranging from 0.081% to 2.7%, averaging an effective rate of 1.37% and 0.55% at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively

    $ 656,569        $ 225,128   

Term Loan

     

$15,000 unsecured, floating rate term loan maturing June 2019, bearing interest at one-month LIBOR plus 2.25% (2.875% at December 31, 2016), with principal and interest payable quarterly.

     -            13,478   

Subordinated Debentures

     

$15,500 unsecured, floating rate loan maturing December 2036 (callable beginning December 2011), bearing interest at three-month LIBOR plus 1.80% (3.01% and 2.49% at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively), with interest payable quarterly.

     9,372         9,051   

$13,500 unsecured, fixed rate loan maturing March 2023 (callable beginning March 2019), bearing interest at 7.50%, payable quarterly.

     -            13,156   

$60,000 unsecured, fixed rate loan maturing April 2026 (callable beginning April 2021), bearing interest at 6.25%, with interest payable semi-annually

     59,630         44,442   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
    $         725,571        $         305,255   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank

In connection with the acquisition of Aliant during 2010, the Company acquired certain Advances from the FHLB with premium. During August 2016, the Bank exchanged a $25,000 original advance for a new advance transaction with the FHLB in what was deemed a debt modification. The modified advance retained the original maturity date of November 2020, with an initial rate of 0.49%, repricing on a quarterly basis. At the time of the modification, the Bank paid a fee to the FHLB of $3,068, which is being amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the advance. The unamortized fee paid to the FHLB as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 is $2,106 and $2,827, respectively. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the unamortized premium related to these advances totaled $465 and $640, respectively.

Maximum advances from the FHLB outstanding at any month-end during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $658,210 and $324,405, respectively. The weighted average interest rate was 1.19% and 0.99% for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had pledged qualified collateral in the form of residential first mortgage with fair value totaling $905,817 and residential first mortgage and commercial real estate loans with fair value totaling $759,371 as of December 31, 2016, to secure the advances from the FHLB, which generally, the FHLB is not permitted to sell or repledge. Advances from the FHLB are subject to early termination fees.

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had a line of credit with the FHLB of Atlanta of up to 30% of the assets reflected in the statement of financial condition of USAmeriBank, as filed with the Bank’s primary regulator. As of December 31, 2017, the Company could draw an additional $743,949.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Term Loan

During June 2016, the Company entered into a $15,000 unsecured, floating term loan bearing interest at 1-month LIBOR plus 2.25% with a financial institution. The Company paid approximately $26 in issuance costs which are being amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the loan. Principal payments of $750 are due quarterly, with the twelfth and final installment in the amount of the then outstanding principal balance. During December 2017, the Company paid the remaining balance of the loan and expensed $68 in prepayment penalties.

Concurrent with the $15,000 unsecured, floating term loan, the Company entered into a revolving line of credit in the principal amount of up to $10,000 with a financial institution. The revolving line of credit has a maturity of June 2017 and bears interest of 1-month LIBOR plus 2.25%. No borrowings were made on this revolving line of credit prior to the maturity at June 2017. During December 2017, the Company cancelled the undrawn line of credit.

The maximum term loan amount at any month-end during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $13,480 and $15,000, respectively. The weighted average interest on the term loan was 3.45% and 3.39% for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Subordinated Debentures

The Company acquired the $15,500 unsecured floating rate subordinated debenture related to a statutory trust that issued trust preferred securities to the public in connection with the Aliant acquisition in December 31, 2010. The proceeds from such issuance, together with the proceeds of the related issuance of common securities of the trust, were used by the trust to purchase subordinated debentures issued by the Aliant. This trust is not consolidated by the Company as required by current accounting guidance.

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the un-accreted discount totaled $6,091 and $6,413, respectively.

Refer to Note 21 – Preferred Stocks and Warrants for additional information regarding the $13,500 unsecured, fixed rate loan maturing March 2023. During December 2017, the Company paid the balance of the term loan and expensed $293 in unamortized issuance costs.

During June 2016, the Company issued $45,000 in unsecured, subordinated debt with maturity of April 2026 and with call date of April 2021, bearing interest at 6.25%. The proceeds of this issuance were used to make a capital contribution to the Bank of $24,500 and to redeem approximately $12,000 in Preferred Stock Class A.

During March 2017, the Company issued $15,000 in unsecured, subordinated debt with maturity of April 2026 and with call date of April 2021, bearing interest at 6.25%. The proceeds of this issuance were used to make a capital contribution to the Bank of $14,550.

The maximum amount of subordinated debentures at any month-end during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $82,169 and $66,649, respectively. The weighted average interest on the subordinated debentures was 7.06% and 7.20% for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

In addition, the Company has a line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank Discount Window for short term advances that is collateralized by commercial and residential mortgage loans. No borrowings were outstanding on this line at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Interest expense includes the amortization and accretion of premiums, discounts and debt issue costs of $1,100 and $573 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

The following table presents the aggregate amounts by contractual maturities of the Company’s borrowings at December 31, 2017:

 

Year

 

2017

    $ 632,500   

2018

     710   

2019

     -       

2020

     25,000   

Thereafter

     75,464   
  

 

 

 
    $                 733,674   
  

 

 

 

Note 14. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following:

 

                     As of December 31,                   
     2017      2016  

Accounts payable

    $ 1,924        $ 3,771   

Accrued interest payable

     2,846         1,728   

Accrued expenses

     9,725         6,769   

Other liabilities

     1,468         1,135   

Interest rate SWAPs

     1,307         463   

Commitment to invest in tax credit funds

     4,215         23,925   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
    $ 21,485        $ 37,791   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note 15. Derivatives

The following table presents the cash flow and fair value hedge derivative instruments outstanding as of the periods indicated:

 

     December 31, 2017  
         Notional    
Amount
         Average    
Rates
        Average    
Maturity
     Fair
      Value      
 

Cash flow hedges of variable liabilities:

          

Interest rate swaps - pay fixed/receive variable

    $ 34,827          1.34  %       9 years       $ 1,875    
  

 

 

         

 

 

 

Fair value hedges of fixed liabilities

          

Interest rate swaps - pay variable/receive variable

     30,000          1.38  %       1.3 years        (170)   
  

 

 

         

 

 

 

Total cash flow hedging derivative instruments

    $ 64,827              $ 1,705    
  

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

     December 31, 2016  
         Notional    
Amount
       Average  
Rates
    Average
Maturity
     Fair
        Value        
 

Cash flow hedges of variable liabilities:

          

Interest rate swaps - pay fixed/receive variable

    $ 86,500          0.58  %       5.9 years       $ 3,579    

Cash flow hedges of forecasted variable liabilities:

          

Interest rate swaps - pay fixed/receive variable

     71,000          0.64  %       10.1 years        3,861    
  

 

 

         

 

 

 

Total cash flow hedging derivative instruments

    $ 157,500              $ 7,440    
  

 

 

         

 

 

 

During May 2015, the Company elected to early terminate three swap agreements with a total notional amount of $48,500 and transferred the unrealized loss of $811 (net of deferred tax of $509) to accumulated other comprehensive income. The total loss of $1,320 is amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of each of the swap agreements, with dates ranging from August 2018 to May 2019. For both years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded $344 of interest expense related to the amortization of the loss within advances from the FHLB in the consolidated statements of income.

During August 2015, the Company elected to early terminate the two swap agreements with a total notional amount of $20,000 and transferred the unrealized loss of $250 (net of deferred tax of $157) to accumulated other comprehensive income. The total loss of $407 will be amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of each of the swap agreements, with dates ranging from June 2018 to January 2019. For both years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded $128 of interest expense related to the amortization of the loss within advances from the FHLB in the consolidated statements of income.

During 2017, the Company elected to early terminate five swap agreements with a total notional amount of $121,500 and transferred the unrealized gain of $3,509 (net of deferred tax of $2,203) to accumulated other comprehensive income. The total gain of $5,712 is being accreted to interest expense over the remaining term of each of the swap agreements, with dates ranging from July 2019 to March 2027. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded $773 of these gains, reducing the related interest expense on advances from the FHLB in the consolidated statements of income.

Effect of Derivative Instruments on Income and Comprehensive Income

The tables below present the effect of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

     December 31, 2017  
     Amount of Loss  
Recognized in  
OCI (Effective  
Portion)  
    Amount of Loss  
Reclassified from  
Accumulated OCI to  
Interest  Expense  
    Amount of Gain/(Loss)  
Recognized in Other  
Noninterest Income  
(Ineffective Portion)  
 

Interest rate swaps - cash flow hedges

    $                     1,152        $                 -            $                 -        

 

Early terminated interest rate swaps

  

 

 

 

-      

 

 

 

 

 

 

301  

 

 

 

 

 

 

-      

 

 

     December 31, 2016  
     Amount of Loss  
Recognized in  
OCI (Effective  
Portion)  
    Amount of Loss  
Reclassified from  
Accumulated OCI to  
Interest Expense  
    Amount of Gain/(Loss)  
Recognized in Other  
Noninterest Income  
(Ineffective Portion)  
 

Interest rate swaps - cash flow hedges

    $ 4,570        $ -            $ -        

 

Early terminated interest rate swaps

  

 

 

 

-      

 

 

 

 

 

 

472  

 

 

 

 

 

 

-      

 

 

A summary of the Company’s customer interest rate swaps is included in the following table:

 

    As of December 31, 2017     As of December 31, 2016  
    Notional
Amount
    Fair Value     Notional
Amount
    Fair Value  
          Asset             Liability               Asset             Liability      

Pay variable/receive fixed swaps

   $         461,067        $       1,137        $ -            $         323,337        $       463        $ -        

Pay fixed/receive variable swaps

    461,067         -                 1,137         323,337         -                    463  

Note 16. Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The tables below present the balance of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented.

 

          Level 1                  Level 2                  Level 3                  Total        

December 31, 2017

          

Assets

          

Investment securities available for sale

   $ -            $ 364,466         $ -            $ 364,466    

Investment in RETC

    -             -              4,455          4,455    

Trading assets

    -             2,998          -             2,998    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

   $ -            $ 367,464         $ 4,455         $     371,919    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

          

Trading liabilities

   $ -            $ 1,307         $ -            $ 1,307    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

   $ -            $ 1,307         $ -            $ 1,307    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

          Level 1                  Level 2                  Level 3                  Total        

December 31, 2016

          

Assets

          

Investment securities available for sale

   $ -            $ 322,661       $ -            $ 322,661  

Investment in RETC

    -             -             8,241        8,241  

Trading assets

    -             7,897        -             7,897  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

   $ -            $ 330,558       $ 8,241       $ 338,799  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

          

Trading liabilities

   $ -            $ 463       $ -            $ 463  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

   $ -            $ 463       $ -            $ 463  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the periods presented:

 

    As of December 31,  
                2017                              2016              

Balance of recurring Level 3 assets assets

   $       $  

at January 1

    8,241          -        

Additions: commitment to invest in RETC

    250          36,640    

Income tax credits received

    (3,364)         (24,503)   

Total losses for the period included in earnings, net of fair value gains of $17,613 and $23,537 as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively

    (225)         (3,896)   

Preferred cash distributions

    (447)         -        
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis

   $ 4,455         $ 8,241    
 

 

 

    

 

 

 

The significant unobservable inputs used to obtain the fair value of the RETC are described below.

Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

The following table presents the financial instruments carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition by caption and by level in the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2017 and 2016, for which a nonrecurring change in fair value has been recorded.

 

    As of December 31, 2017  
          Level 1                  Level 2                  Level 3                  Total        

Impaired loans

   $ -            $ -            $ 15,511         $ 15,511    

Other real estate owned

    -             -             4,073          4,073    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis

   $ -            $ -            $ 19,584         $ 19,584    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
    As of December 31, 2016  
    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Impaired loans

   $ -            $ -            $ 18,757         $ 18,757    

Other real estate owned

    -             -             11,922          11,922    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis

   $ -            $ -            $ 30,679         $ 30,679    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, The Company’s impaired loans include $20,664 and $12,868, respectively of non-collateral dependent loans with related allowance of $4,219 and $1,938, respectively.

The following table includes quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used to measure the fair value of Level 3 instruments.

As of December 31, 2017

 

        
     Fair Value Measurement Using

Description

         Level 3           

Valuation

Technique

  

Unobservable

Inputs

  

                Range                 

Impaired loans

    $ 15,511      Property appraisal     Management discount for    10% - 60%
          property   
          type and recent   
          market volatility   

Other investments

     4,455      Discounted Cash Flows         Management discount for    10%
          potential   
          cash flow variability   
          and illiquidity   

Other real estate owned

     4,073      Property appraisals     Management discount for    10%
          property   
          type and recent   
          market volatility   

As of December 31, 2016

 

        
     Fair Value Measurement Using

Description

   Level 3     

Valuation

Technique

  

Unobservable

Inputs

  

                Range                 

Impaired loans

    $ 18,757      Property appraisal     Management discount for   

10% - 60%

          property   
          type and recent   
          market volatility   

Other investments

     8,241      Discounted Cash Flows         Management discount for    10%
          potential   
          cash flow variability   
          and illiquidity   

Other real estate owned

     11,922      Property appraisals   

 Management discount for

 property

   10%
          type and recent   
          market volatility   

The Company records non-recurring fair value adjustments on collateral dependent loans, which are loans for which the repayment of the loan is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral, to reflect partial write-offs via the allowance for loan losses that are based on the fair value of the collateral. The fair value of the collateral is obtained from appraisals or opinions of value that take into consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar locations. Cost to sell are usually estimated to be 10% of the fair value of the collateral.

Other real estate owned is reported at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell. The Company recognizes a charge-off via the allowance for loan losses for the excess of the loan’s carrying value over the property’s fair value less cost to sell at the time the property is transferred from loans to other real estate owned. The fair value of the

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

collateral is obtained from current and prior appraisals or opinions of value that take into consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar locations and may be adjusted for specific characteristics and or assumptions related to the properties, which may not be market observable. Subsequent declines in the fair value of the properties are recorded as charge to earnings via the provision for other real estate losses, included within the net gains (losses) on other real estate owned in the consolidated statements of income. Cost to sell are usually estimated to be 10% of the fair value of the collateral.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following tables present the carrying amounts of financial instruments and their estimated fair values as of the periods presented. The use of different market assumptions may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

 

     As of December 31, 2017  
     Carrying
Value
     Fair Value      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets

              

Cash and cash equivalents

    $ 156,614         $ 156,614         $     156,614         $ -             $ -        

Investment securities AFS

     364,466          364,466          -              364,466          -        

Investment securities HTM

     157,317          158,135          -              158,135       

FHLB and FRB stock

     38,809          38,809          -              -              38,809    

Loans, net

     3,768,121          3,765,188          -              -              3,765,188    

Investment in RETC

     4,455          4,455          -              -              4,455    

Accrued interest receivable

     12,123          12,123          12,123          -              -        

Trading assets

     2,998          2,998          -              2,998          -        

Servicing assets

     1,356          1,917          -              -              1,917    

Liabilities

              

Deposits

    $     3,561,336         $     3,473,140         $ -             $     3,473,140         $ -        

Repurchase agreements

     17,479          17,479          17,479          -              -        

FHLB Advances

     656,569          652,287          -              -              652,287    

Subordinated debentures

     69,002          73,535          -              -              73,535    

Accrued interest payable

     2,846          2,846          2,846          -              -        

Trading liabilities

     1,307          1,307          -              1,307          -        
     As of December 31, 2016  
     Carrying
Value
     Fair Value      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets

              

Cash and cash equivalents

    $ 80,869         $ 80,869         $ 80,869         $ -             $ -        

Investment securities AFS

     322,661          322,661          -              322,661          -        

Investment securities HTM

     182,091          180,996          -              180,996          -        

FHLB and FRB stock

     19,569          19,569          -              -              19,569    

Loans, net

     3,334,042          3,353,767          -              -                  3,353,767    

Investment in RETC

     8,241          8,241          -              -              8,241    

Accrued interest receivable

     9,852          9,852          9,852          -              -        

Trading assets

     7,897          7,897          -              7,897          -        

Servicing assets

     1,124          1,592          -              -              1,592    

Liabilities

              

Deposits

    $ 3,477,989         $ 3,404,712         $ -             $ 3,404,712         $ -        

Repurchase agreements

     12,502          12,502          12,502          -              -        

Term loan

     13,478          13,501          -              -              13,501    

FHLB Advances

     225,128          219,266          -              -              219,266    

Subordinated debentures

     66,649          72,761          -              -              72,761    

Accrued interest payable

     1,728          1,728          1,728          -              -        

Trading liabilities

     463          463          -              463          -        

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Cash and cash equivalents

The carrying value of short-term financial instruments, which includes cash and cash equivalents, approximates fair value since they have short-term or no stated maturity and pose limited credit risk to the Company.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Investment securities AFS

Investment securities AFS are reported at fair value. The fair value of investment securities AFS classified as Level 1 is obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical investment securities. The fair value for Level 2 investment securities AFS is based on inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the investment security, either directly or indirectly and may be based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Investment securities HTM

Investment securities HTM are reported at amortized cost. The fair value for Level 2 investment securities HTM is based on inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the investment security, either directly or indirectly and may be based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

FHLB and FRB Stock

FHLB and FRB stock fair value approximates original cost as they are redeemed at carrying value.

Loans

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, as determined by market prices of similar loans. Loans receivable are carried at their unpaid principal balance, less unearned interest, net of deferred loan fees or costs, premiums and discounts, and net of the allowance for loan losses. The fair value of loans receivable is obtained using the discounted cash flow method, using market rates and incorporating a credit spread based on the type of loan (commercial or residential).

Trading assets and Trading Liabilities

Trading assets and liabilities include the fair value measurement of the Company’s customer interest rate swaps. The fair value of these interest rate swaps is based on information obtained from a third party financial institution. The Company classifies the interest rate swaps within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Investments in RETC

The fair value of the RETC reported at fair value is obtained using the discounted cash flow method, using a rate to incorporate potential cash flow volatility and illiquidity. The Company classifies the investments in RETC within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Deposits

The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity is based on the amount payable on demand as of the respective date. The fair value of deposits with stated maturities are estimated using a discounted cash flow based on the LIBOR/SWAP curve.

Repurchase agreements

The carrying amount of customer repurchase agreements approximates fair value, because they are at market rates.

Term Loan and Subordinated Debentures

The fair value of the term loan and the subordinated debentures is based on the maturity and repricing terms of the loan and is calculated using a discounted cash flow that includes observable and unobservable inputs. The observable input used is the LIBOR/SWAP curve, while the unobservable input used is a spread intended to represent expected rates increases.

Advances from the FHLB

The fair value of the Advances from the FHLB is based on the maturity and repricing terms of the advances; discounted cash flows are calculated using the FHLB advance rate yield curve as of the valuation date.

Servicing assets

The fair value of the servicing portfolio is determined by estimating the amount and timing of future cash flows associated with the servicing rights and discounting the cash flows using market discount rates.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Note 17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table includes changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, for the years ending December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

    Gains (Losses)
on Cash Flow
Hegdes
    Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investment
Securities
    Total  

December 31, 2017

     

Beginning balance

  $ 3,973       $ (2,375)      $ 1,598    

Other comprehensive income before reclassification

    90         2,414         2,504    

Amounts reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income, net of tax

    (185)        28         (157)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net current period other comprehensive income

    (95)        2,442         2,347    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $ 3,878       $ 67       $             3,945    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Gains (Losses)
on Cash Flow
Hegdes
    Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investment
Securities
    Total  

December 31, 2016

     

Beginning balance

  $ (888)      $ 291       $ (597)   

Other comprehensive income before reclassification

    4,571         (2,523)        2,048    

Amounts reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income, net of tax

    290         (143)        147    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net current period other comprehensive income

    4,861         (2,666)        2,195    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $ 3,973       $ (2,375)      $ 1,598    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

The following tables present amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

December 31, 2017

     

Details about Accumulated Other

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Components

   Amount
Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income
    

Affected line item in the Statement of Income

where Net Income is Presented

Loss on cash flow hedges

     $ (301)      

Interest expense - Advances from the FHLB

     (116)      

Tax expense

  

 

 

    
     $ (185)      

Net of tax

  

 

 

    

Unrealized gains on investment securities

     $ 77       

Gain on sale of securities

     (122)      

Interest income - Investment securities

     (17)      

Tax expense

  

 

 

    
     $                             (28)      

Net of tax

  

 

 

    

December 31, 2016

     

Details about Accumulated Other

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Components

   Amount
Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income
    

Affected line item in the Statement of Income
where Net Income is Presented

Loss on cash flow hedges

     $ 472       

Interest expense - Advances from the FHLB

     182       

Tax expense

  

 

 

    
     $ 290       

Net of tax

  

 

 

    

Unrealized gains on investment securities

     $                     362       

Gain on sale of securities

     (129)      

Interest income - Investment securities

     90       

Tax expense

  

 

 

    
     $                             143       

Net of tax

  

 

 

    

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Note 18. Income Taxes

The components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 are summarized below:

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Income tax expense (benefit)

     

Current

     

Federal

   $ 21,343        $ 8,265    

State

     4,233          1,599    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     25,576        9,864    

Deferred

     

Federal

     (5,252)         4,029    

State

     (858)         684    

Expense due to enactment of tax reform

     5,162          -        
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (948)       4,713    

Amortization of low income housing credits

     1,257          435    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $                 25,885        $                 15,012    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effective tax rates differ from the federal statutory rate applied to income before income taxes due to the following:

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Federal statutory rate times financial statement income

   $ 23,183        $ 20,434    

Effect of:

     

State tax (net of federal benefit)

     2,194          1,484    

Tax-exempt interest, net

     (2,468)         (2,244)   

Tax reform

     5,162       

Investment in tax credits

     (1,193)         (4,354)   

Other

     (993)         (308)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $                 25,885        $                 15,012    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities included in the consolidated statements of financial condition are as follows:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Deferred tax assets:

     

Allowance for loan losses

   $ 10,677        $ 15,296    

Net operating loss carry-forwards

     3,568          6,672    

Tax credit carry-forward

     -          5,652    

Other real estate owned, net

     595          1,381    

Accrued expenses

     1,521          47    

Other

     442          726    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     16,803        29,774    

Deferred tax liabilities:

     

Depreciation

     (2,139)         (3,667)   

Deferred loan fees and costs

     (859)         (1,353)   

Section 197 intangibles

     (372)         (1,694)   

Purchase accounting

     (1,406)         (2,021)   

Investment securities and cash flow hedges

     (1,629)         (1,003)   

Partnership investments

     (1,023)         (4,150)   

Other

     (359)         (688)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (7,787)       (14,576)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

   $                 9,016        $             15,198    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

On December 22, 2017, H.R.1, commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was signed into law. Among other things, the Act reduces the Company’s federal tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. As a result, the deferred tax assets and liabilities are required to be remeasured, through income tax expense, using the enacted rate at which they are expected to be recovered or settled. The re-measurement of the net deferred tax asset resulted in additional provisional income tax expense of $5,162 for 2017. This provisional increase includes additional tax expense related to our allowance for loan losses, net operating loss carryforwards and accrued expenses and tax benefits related to net unrealized gains on investment securities available for sale (credited directly to accumulated other comprehensive income), depreciation of property, plant and equipment, net discounts on the loan portfolio and investments in renewable energy tax credits. The revaluation of the deferred tax related to items that are credited directly to accumulated other comprehensive income was a component of the 2017 income tax expense and recognized in continuing operations, as required by current accounting guidance. The ultimate impact may differ from this provisional amount due to additional analysis, changed in interpretations and assumptions and additional regulatory guidance that may be issued. The provisional amount is expected to be finalized when the 2017 U.S. Corporate income tax return is filed in 2018.

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in the State of Florida and financial institution excise tax in the State of Alabama. The Company is no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before 2014.

As of December 31, 2017, the Company has a net operating loss carry forward for federal income taxes of approximately $16,655 and a net operating loss carry-forward for Alabama excise taxes of approximately $10,717. If unused, the federal net operating loss carry-forward will begin to expire in 2029 and the state net operating loss carryforward will begin to expire in 2018.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Note 19. Related Party Transactions

The Company may grant loans to its directors, executive officers and certain related individuals or organizations in the ordinary course of business. The following table presents the principal balance activity of these loans for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     Unpaid Principal
Balance of Loans
 

Balance as of December 31, 2015

   $ 47,181    

Principal advances/new loans

     72,577    

Principal payments

     (62,635)   
  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2016

   $ 57,123    

Principal advances/new loans

     60,621    

Principal payments

     (71,209)   
  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2017

   $                 46,535    
  

 

 

 

In the opinion of management, these transactions were made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other customers, and in management’s opinion, do not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present any other unfavorable features to the Company.

As of December 31, 2016, related parties held $6,600, or 49%, of the outstanding balance of the $13,500 unsecured fixed rate subordinated debenture. During 2017, the Company paid off the $13,500 subordinated debt. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 related party deposits totaled $60,471 and $54,101, respectively.

Note 20. Stock Based Compensation and Other Benefit Plans

Stock Based Compensation

On February 20, 2015, the Board of Directors approved the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2015 Plan”). The 2015 Plan permits the Board of Directors to grant actual equity awards (awards settled in stock) as well as cash-based awards to certain employees and directors of, and service providers to the Company or any of its subsidiaries. No awards may be granted under the 2015 Plan after the earlier of: (i) the 10th anniversary of the date of adoption; or (ii) the date the 2015 Plan is terminated by the Board of Directors. The 2015 Plan replaces the 2006 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (“2006 Plan”). The 2006 Plan was “frozen,” such that no awards were granted under the 2006 Plan as of the date on which the Company’s shareholders approved the 2015 Plan, which was April 23, 2015. The Company has reserved 250,000 of common stock for issuance under the plan. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, restricted share units of 42,958 and 19,718, respectively have been granted under the 2015 Plan. During the year ended December 31, 2017, 5,542 shares were issued under the 2015 Plan. No shares were issued in 2016.

Prior to the approval of the 2015 Plan, the 2006 Plan permitted the grant of share options to its employees for up to 1,200,000 shares of common stock. Option awards were generally granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant, with vesting periods of 5 years and 10-year contractual terms.

The fair value of each option award under the 2006 Plan is estimated on the date of grant using a closed form option valuation (Black-Scholes) model that uses the assumptions noted in the table below. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of an appropriate bank peer group. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and post-vesting termination behavior. The expected term of options granted is based on historical data and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, which takes into account that the options are not transferable. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

The fair value of options granted under the 2006 Plan was determined using the following weighted-average assumptions as of grant date.

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
             2017                      2016          

Risk-free interest rate

     2.29  %        1.60   %  

Expected term (in years)

     6.5             6.5       

Expected stock price volatility

     19.12  %        18.09  %  

Forfeiture rate

     4.00  %        3.93  %  

Dividend yield

     1.71  %        1.43  %  

Weighted-average fair value of options granted

   $         7.67           $         5.98       

A summary of stock option activity under the 2006 Plan is presented below:

 

     Shares      Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
     Remaining
Contractual Terms
(Years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 

As of December 31, 2017:

           

Outstanding at beginning of year

     756,788      $           20.09        4.94      $     15,068  

Granted

     92,322        40.33        9.02      $ 2,596  

Exercised

     (547,695)        17.85        N/A      $ 27,710  

Forfeited or expired

     (5,814)        34.31        N/A      $ 198  
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

Outstanding at end of year

     295,601      $ 30.29        6.75      $ 11,278  
  

 

 

          

Fully vested

     95,700      $ 20.89        4.42      $ 4,551  
  

 

 

          

Exercisable at end of year

     95,700           
  

 

 

          

As of December 31, 2016:

           

Outstanding at beginning of year

     740,600      $ 18.67        4.64      $ 8,959  

Granted

     79,989        35.09        9.19      $ 392  

Exercised

     (41,250)        17.73        N/A      $ 919  

Forfeited or expired

     (22,551)        30.37        N/A      $ 217  
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

Outstanding at end of year

     756,788      $ 20.09        4.94      $ 15,068  
  

 

 

          

Fully vested

     539,270      $ 17.00        3.97      $ 12,403  
  

 

 

          

Exercisable at end of year

             539,270           
  

 

 

          

Compensation cost that has been charged to expense under the 2015 Plan is $781 and $192 for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Compensation cost that has been charged to expense under the 2006 Plan is $754 and $830 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had $2,416 and $1,572, respectively of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock units and stock options granted under the 2015 Plan and the 2006 Plan, respectively. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Other Benefit Plans

The Company has a 401(k) benefit plan that allows employee contributions up to $18 of their compensation and the Company matches 100% of the first 4% contributed by the employees. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized 401(k) expense of $1,345 and $1,096, respectively.

Note 21. Preferred Stock and Warrants

During 2009, the Company issued 12,000 shares of Noncumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01, with a liquidation amount of $1,000 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) for total proceeds of $12,000. The Series A Preferred Stock had a coupon rate of 8.00% per annum with dividends paid quarterly. During June 2016, the Company redeemed the Series A Preferred Stock.

During 2011, the Company issued 10,000 shares of Noncumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series C, par value $0.01, with a liquidation amount of $1,000 per share (the “Series C Preferred Stock”) for total proceeds of $10,000. The Series C Preferred Stock had a coupon rate of 8.00% per annum with dividends paid quarterly. During December 2017, the Company redeemed the series C preferred stock.

The Company issued Warrants (the “Associated Warrants”) for each share of Series A and Series C Preferred Stock purchased. A total of 120,000 Associated Warrants were issued in 2009 and 70,000 in 2011. Each Associated Warrant provides the right to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $15.00 for the warrants issued in 2009 and $17.00 for the warrants issued in 2011. The Associated Warrants expire five years from the date of issuance. As of December 31, 2016, there were no Series A nor Series C Warrants outstanding.

At the time the $13,500 unsecured, fixed rate subordinated debenture was entered into, the Company issued 40,500 warrants to the counter-party. Each warrant provides the right to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $30. The warrants expire nine years from the date of issuance (March 2023). The Company allocated the proceeds from the issuance of the subordinated debenture and the warrants on a relative fair value basis. The difference between the allocated proceeds and the face amount of the debentures is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the subordinated debenture. The subordinated debenture warrants outstanding totaled 0 and 40,500 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

In 2009, Aliant issued detachable warrants in conjunction with the issuance of subordinated debentures as well as preferred stock. Additional warrants were granted in 2010 in conjunction with a common stock sale. After the acquisition and merger of Aliant, the warrants were converted to warrants of USAmeriBancorp, Inc., as provided in the warrant agreement. Each warrant provides the right to purchase one share of common stock at the exercise price. The warrants outstanding totaled 0 and 35,200 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

During 2017, the Company cancelled all outstanding warrants and paid out $1,941 to the holders.

The following table summarizes activity in the consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity for the classes of Preferred Stock for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     Preferred Stock  
         Series A              Series C              Total      

Balances, December 31, 2015

     12,000        9,938        21,938   

Preferred stock redeemed

     (12,000      -             (12,000)  

Preferred stock discount accretion

     -             62        62   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balances, December 31, 2016

     $     -             $         10,000        $         10,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Preferred stock redeemed

     -             (10,000)        (10,000)  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balances, December 31, 2017

     $ -             $ -             $ -        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Note 22.     Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

The Company enters into to financial instruments such as loan commitments, credit lines, letters of credit and overdraft protection in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These are agreements to provide credit or to support the credits of others, as long as conditions established in the contract are met, and usually have expiration dates. Commitments may expire without being used. Off-balance sheet risk to credit loss exists up to the face amount of these instruments, although material losses are not anticipated. The same credit policies are used to make such commitments as are used for loans, including obtaining collateral at exercise of the commitment. Most of the commitments to extend credit are variable rate instruments.

The contractual amounts of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk at year-end were as follows:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Commitments to extend credit

     $             972,068        $         812,429  

Standby letters of credit

     43,739        38,076  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
       $        1,015,807        $        850,505  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the party. Collateral required, if any, varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, residential real estate and income-producing commercial properties.

Letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. Collateral required, if any, varies as specified above and is required in instances which the Company deems necessary.

Lease Commitments

The Company leases certain offices and equipment under operating leases. Rent expense related to these leases was $1,283 and $1,140 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Future minimum lease payments on the Company’s lease agreements are summarized as follows:

 

2018

     $               977  

2019

     931  

2020

     922  

2021

     662  

2022

     237  

Thereafter

     117  
  

 

 

 
       $            3,846  
  

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Contingencies

The nature of the Company’s business ordinarily results in a certain amount of claims, litigation, investigations, and legal and administrative cases and proceedings, all of which are considered incidental to the normal conduct of business. When the Company determines it has meritorious defenses to the claims asserted, it vigorously defends itself.

The Company assesses its liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings utilizing the latest information available. For matters where it is probable the Company will incur a loss and the amount can be reasonably estimated, an accrual is established for the loss. Once established, the accrual is adjusted as appropriate to reflect any relevant developments. For matters where a loss is not probable or the amount of the loss cannot be estimated, no accrual is established.

While the final outcome of any litigation and claims exposures is inherently unpredictable, management is currently of the opinion that the outcome of pending and threatened litigation and inquires will not have a material effect on the Company’s business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as a whole. However, in the event of unexpected future developments, it is reasonably possible that an adverse outcome in any of the matters discussed above could be material to the Company’s business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows for any particular reporting period of occurrence.

Note 23. Regulatory Matters

The Bank is subject to dividend restrictions as set forth by state and federal regulators. Under such restrictions, the Bank may not, without the prior approval of the state and federal regulators, declare dividends in excess of the sum of the current years’ earnings plus the retained earnings from the prior two years. Based on these restrictions, the Bank would be limited to paying $69,729 in dividends as of December 31, 2017.

The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking regulatory agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of its assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and certain asset classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action. The final rules implementing Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s capital requirements for U.S. banks (“Basel III rules”) became effective for the Company on January 1, 2015 with full compliance with all of the requirements being phased in over a multi-year schedule, and fully phased in by January 1, 2019. The net unrealized gain or loss on investment securities available for sale is included in computing regulatory capital.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets, as defined, and Tier I capital to adjusted average assets, as defined. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had a capital conservation buffer of 2.67%. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

Prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion and capital restoration plans are required. As of December 31, 2017, the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum Common Tier 1, Total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I to average assets (leverage ratio) ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since the notification that management believes has changed the Bank’s category. Prompt corrective action regulations are not applicable to bank holding companies.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

The following table includes the Company and Bank’s capital amounts and ratios for the periods presented:

 

As of December 31, 2017                                To Be Well  
     Actual      Required for Capital
Adequacy Purposes
     Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Regulations
 
     Amount      Ratio      Amount      Ratio      Amount          Ratio      

Common Tier 1 Capital Ratio:

                 

Consolidated

   $     331,242            8.30  %      $     179,676        4.50  %        N/A        N/A  

USAmeriBank

     391,307        9.80             179,621        4.50           $     259,452        6.50  

Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                 

Consolidated

   $ 448,394        11.23  %      $ 319,424        8.00  %        N/A        N/A  

USAmeriBank

     433,829        10.87             319,326        8.00           $ 399,157        10.00  

Tier I (Core) Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                 

Consolidated

   $ 346,242        8.67  %      $ 239,568        6.00  %        N/A        N/A  

USAmeriBank

     391,307        9.80             239,494        6.00           $ 319,326        8.00  

Tier I (Leverage) Capital to Average Total Assets:

                 

Consolidated

   $ 346,242        7.64  %      $ 181,216        4.00  %        N/A        N/A  

USAmeriBank

     391,307        8.64             181,106        4.00           $ 226,383        5.00  

 

As of December 31, 2016                                To Be Well  
     Actual      Required for Capital
Adequacy Purposes
     Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Regulations
 
     Amount      Ratio      Amount      Ratio      Amount          Ratio      

Common Tier 1 Capital Ratio:

                 

Consolidated

   $     300,176        8.35  %      $     161,806        4.50  %        N/A        N/A  

USAmeriBank

     364,297        10.13             161,806        4.50                 233,720        6.50  

Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                 

Consolidated

   $ 422,041        11.74  %      $ 287,655        8.00  %        N/A        N/A  

USAmeriBank

     404,256        11.24             287,656        8.00             359,570        10.00  

Tier I (Core) Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                 

Consolidated

   $ 324,484        9.02  %      $ 215,741        6.00  %        N/A        N/A  

USAmeriBank

     364,297        10.13             215,742        6.00             287,656        8.00  

Tier I (Leverage) Capital to Average Total Assets:

                 

Consolidated

   $ 324,484        7.99  %      $ 162,375        4.00  %        N/A        N/A  

USAmeriBank

     364,297        8.98             162,236        4.00             202,795        5.00  

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Note 24.   Parent Company Financial Statements

The following information presents the condensed statements of financial condition, statements of income, and statement of cash flows of USAmeriBancorp, Inc., on a stand-alone basis as of and for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

Condensed Statements of Financial Condition

     
     As of December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Assets

     

Cash

     $ 7,915          $ 24,349    

Investment in bank subsidiary

     404,563          375,443    

Investment in non-bank subsidiary

     -          1,759    

Other real estate owned

     -          275    

Other assets

     2,555          1,597    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     $       415,033          $       403,423    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

     

Subordinated debentures

     69,002          66,649    

Term Loan

     -          13,478    

Other liabilities

     1,923          3,550    

Total stockholders’ equity

     344,108          319,746    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

     $ 415,033          $ 403,423    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Income

     
     For the years ended  
     December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Dividend from bank subsidiary

     $ 32,500          $ 12,750    

Dividend and interest income

     14          12    

Other operating (loss) income

     -          22    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income

     32,514          12,784    

Interest expense

     5,982          4,485    

Other expenses

     763          382    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expense

     6,745          4,867    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes and undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

     25,769          7,917    

Income tax benefit

     (2,824)         (1,837)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

     28,593          9,754    

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

     11,760          33,617    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

     $ 40,353          $ 43,371    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

     
     For the years ended  
     December 31,  
     2017      2016  

Operting Activities

  

Net income

     $         40,353          $         43,371    

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

     

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

     (11,760)         (33,617)   

Net change in other liabilities

     1,001          1,096    

Net change in other assets

     (1,028)         (881)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     28,566          9,969    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investing Activities

     

Capital contribution to bank subsidiary

     (14,825)         (24,500)   

Return of investment on non-bank subsidiary due to dissolution

     1,401          -    

Dividend received from non-bank subsidiary

     950          -    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (12,474)         (24,500)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financing Activities

     

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     11,202          1,660    

Payment to repurchase common stock and warrants

     (1,626)         (1,824)   

Repayment of borrowings

     (27,000)         (16,250)   

Proceeds from issuance of borrowings

     15,263          59,319    

Redemption of preferred stock

     (10,000)         (12,000)   

Dividends paid on preferred stock

     (800)         (1,278)   

Dividends paid on common stock

     (19,565)         (4,774)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (used) provided by financing activities

     (32,526)         24,853    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash

     (16,434)         10,322    

Cash at beginning of year

     24,349          14,027    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash at end of year

     $ 7,915          $ 24,349    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note 25.     Subsequent Events

Effective January 1, 2018, the Company completed the previously announced merger with Valley National Bancorp (“Valley”), the holding company of Valley National Bank, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 26, 2017 between Valley and the Company. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, USAmeriBank, was merged into and under the name Valley National Bank as the surviving corporation in the merger.

Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, each share of common stock of the Company was converted into 6.1 shares of Valley common stock with cash to be paid in lieu of fractional shares.

Immediately following the merger, USAmeriBank will merge with and into Valley National Bank, a national banking association and wholly-owned subsidiary of Valley, with Valley National Bank as the surviving entity.

 

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For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

Dollars in thousands, except per share data

 

All of the Company’s outstanding stock options will be converted, at the effective time of the merger, into Valley stock options to acquire Valley common stock, where the number of shares of Valley common stock underlying such Valley stock options will be equal to the number of shares of the Company’s common stock underlying such Company stock options multiplied by the exchange ratio and the exercise price per share of Valley common stock subject to such Valley stock options will be equal to the exercise price per share of the Company’s common stock subject to such Company stock option, divided by the exchange ratio. In addition, all outstanding restricted stock units that have vested as of the effective time of the merger will be converted into the right to receive the same consideration as holders of the Company’s common stock are receiving in the merger, and all restricted stock units that are unvested as of the effective time of the merger will remain outstanding and be converted into the right to receive Valley common stock where the number of shares of Valley common stock underlying such restricted stock units will be equal to the number of shares of the Company’s common stock underlying such Company restricted stock units, multiplied by the exchange ratio.

All of the Company’s outstanding stock options and restricted stock units will vest only to the extent set forth in the Company’s equity-based compensation plans and the grant or award agreements pursuant to which the Company’s stock options and restricted stock units were granted or awarded. Accordingly, the vesting of Company’s stock options and restricted stock units will be accelerated if the holders of such stock options and restricted stock units are involuntarily terminated by Valley and/or its subsidiaries without cause or by the employee for good reason within 24 months following a change in control such as the merger.

Executive Change in Control Severance Plan – Other Officers

The Company has Participation Agreements in connection with the Company’s Executive Change in Control Severance Plan with certain officers. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Valley has agreed to honor, in accordance with their terms, all benefits payable under the Change in Control Plan, which provides certain benefits in the event the officer’s employment is terminated under specified circumstances and within a specified period of time following a change in control. The officers are also subject to a 12 month non-compete covenant and non-solicitation covenants with respect to customers and employees for a period ranging from 12–24 months. Under the Change in Control Plan, Valley may be required to pay an aggregate of approximately $9,038 to these officers. During January 2018, Valley paid $7,068 related to the Company’s Executive Change in Control Severance Plan.

 

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