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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
_______________________________________________
(Mark One)
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             
COMMISSION FILE NO. 001-37615
_________________________________________________
ATLANTIC CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
_________________________________________________
Georgia
20-5728270
(State of Incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
945 East Paces Ferry Road NE, Suite 1600, Atlanta, Georgia
30326
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
(404) 995-6050
 
 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
Not Applicable
 
 
(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
¨
 
Accelerated filer
ý
Non-accelerated filer
¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 
 
 
Smaller reporting company
¨
 
 
 
Emerging growth company
ý
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Common Stock, no par value: 26,104,053 shares outstanding as of August 1, 2018



Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc.
Form 10-Q
INDEX
 
 
 
Page
No.
PART I.
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
PART II.
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
Item 5.
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 



PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
June 30,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
(in thousands, except share data)
 
(unaudited)
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
55,612

 
$
38,086

Interest-bearing deposits in banks
 
42,477

 
281,247

Other short-term investments
 
14,712

 
10,681

Cash and cash equivalents
 
112,801

 
330,014

Securities available-for-sale
 
453,968

 
449,117

Other investments
 
36,190

 
32,174

Loans held for sale
 
1,612

 
1,487

Loans held for investment
 
1,934,311

 
1,933,839

Less: Allowance for loan losses
 
(19,583
)
 
(19,344
)
Loans held for investment, net
 
1,914,728

 
1,914,495

Premises and equipment, net
 
16,878

 
12,054

Bank owned life insurance
 
64,391

 
63,667

Goodwill and intangible assets, net
 
27,012

 
27,633

Other real estate owned
 
1,288

 
1,215

Other assets
 
61,806

 
59,565

Total assets
 
$
2,690,674

 
$
2,891,421

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing demand
 
$
595,867

 
$
732,442

Interest-bearing checking
 
332,481

 
306,331

Savings
 
27,559

 
26,573

Money market
 
865,913

 
1,117,891

Time
 
152,111

 
138,612

Brokered deposits
 
92,656

 
128,816

Total deposits
 
2,066,587

 
2,450,665

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 
73,024

 

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
 
150,000

 
45,000

Long-term debt
 
49,620

 
49,535

Other liabilities
 
34,673

 
37,796

Total liabilities
 
2,373,904

 
2,582,996

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Preferred Stock, no par value – 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017
 

 

Common stock, no par value – 100,000,000 shares authorized; 26,102,217 and 25,712,909 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
 
304,793

 
299,474

Retained earnings
 
26,844

 
12,810

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
 
(14,867
)
 
(3,859
)
Total shareholders’ equity
 
316,770

 
308,425

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
$
2,690,674

 
$
2,891,421


See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1


Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
INTEREST INCOME
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, including fees
$
23,779

 
$
21,361

 
$
46,454

 
$
41,355

Investment securities available-for-sale
2,687

 
2,355

 
5,279

 
4,373

Interest and dividends on other interest-earning assets
880

 
606

 
1,595

 
1,055

Total interest income
27,346

 
24,322

 
53,328

 
46,783

INTEREST EXPENSE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest on deposits
3,651

 
2,481

 
6,695

 
4,528

Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances
766

 
452

 
1,275

 
754

Interest on federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
92

 
76

 
175

 
112

Interest on long-term debt
823

 
824

 
1,652

 
1,647

Total interest expense
5,332

 
3,833

 
9,797

 
7,041

NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
22,014

 
20,489

 
43,531

 
39,742

Provision for loan losses
(173
)
 
1,980

 
599

 
2,614

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
22,187

 
18,509

 
42,932

 
37,128

NONINTEREST INCOME
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service charges
1,308

 
1,274

 
2,500

 
2,623

(Loss) gain on sales of securities available-for-sale
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 

Gain (loss) on sales of other assets
(166
)
 
666

 
(212
)
 
744

Mortgage income
363

 
388

 
667

 
645

Trust income
507

 
488

 
1,025

 
895

Derivatives income
20

 
116

 
134

 
65

Bank owned life insurance
378

 
384

 
747

 
762

SBA lending activities
997

 
1,171

 
2,299

 
2,398

Gains on sale of branches

 
302

 

 
302

Gain on sale of trust business
1,681

 

 
1,681

 

Other noninterest income
245

 
498

 
475

 
710

Total noninterest income
5,331

 
5,287

 
9,314

 
9,144

NONINTEREST EXPENSE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
10,921

 
10,603

 
22,998

 
21,668

Occupancy
1,211

 
1,074

 
2,566

 
2,304

Equipment and software
904

 
996

 
1,691

 
1,801

Professional services
960

 
973

 
1,792

 
1,877

Postage, printing and supplies
61

 
78

 
119

 
163

Communications and data processing
1,003

 
1,069

 
2,046

 
2,056

Marketing and business development
191

 
179

 
381

 
449

FDIC premiums
197

 
132

 
344

 
446

Merger and conversion costs

 
304

 

 
304

Amortization of intangibles
319

 
425

 
662

 
895

Foreclosed property/problem asset expense
2

 
107

 
284

 
110

Other noninterest expense
1,592

 
1,683

 
2,870

 
3,294

Total noninterest expense
17,361

 
17,623

 
35,753

 
35,367

INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
10,157

 
6,173

 
16,493

 
10,905

Provision for income taxes
2,006

 
1,844

 
3,304

 
3,346

NET INCOME
$
8,151

 
$
4,329

 
$
13,189

 
$
7,559

NET INCOME PER SHARE:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share – basic
$
0.31

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.51

 
$
0.30

Net income per share – diluted
$
0.31

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.51

 
$
0.29


See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2


Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(in thousands)
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net income
$
8,151

 
$
4,329

 
$
13,189

 
$
7,559

Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax of ($597), $1,951, ($2,734), and $2,178, respectively
(1,789
)
 
3,118

 
(8,203
)
 
3,482

Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net income net of tax of $1, $0, $1, and $0, respectively
1

 

 
1

 

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax
(1,788
)
 
3,118

 
(8,202
)
 
3,482

Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net unrealized derivative gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax of ($184), $12, ($654), and ($79), respectively
(552
)
 
19

 
(1,962
)
 
(127
)
Changes from cash flow hedges
(552
)
 
19

 
(1,962
)
 
(127
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(2,340
)
 
3,137

 
(10,164
)
 
3,355

Comprehensive income
$
5,811

 
$
7,466

 
$
3,025

 
$
10,914







See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
3


Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)

 
 
Common Stock
 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
(in thousands, except share data)
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Retained Earnings
 
Total
Balance - December 31, 2016
 
25,093,135

 
$
292,747

 
$
16,536

 
$
(5,625
)
 
$
303,658

Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Net Income
 

 

 
7,559

 

 
7,559

Change in unrealized gains on investment securities available-for-sale, net
 

 

 

 
3,482

 
3,482

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
 

 

 

 
(127
)
 
(127
)
Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
10,914

Issuance of restricted stock
 
61,715

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock for option exercises
 
437,872

 
2,901

 

 

 
2,901

Issuance of common stock for long-term incentive plan
 
61,799


1,209

 

 

 
1,209

Restricted stock activity
 

 
473

 

 

 
473

Stock-based compensation
 

 
280

 

 

 
280

Balance - June 30, 2017
 
25,654,521

 
$
297,610

 
$
24,095

 
$
(2,270
)
 
$
319,435

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance - December 31, 2017
 
25,712,909

 
$
299,474

 
$
12,810

 
$
(3,859
)
 
$
308,425

Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income
 

 

 
13,189

 

 
13,189

Reclassification of tax effects from AOCI
 

 

 
844

 
(844
)
 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale, net
 

 

 

 
(8,202
)
 
(8,202
)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
 

 

 

 
(1,962
)
 
(1,962
)
Total comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,025

Change in accounting principle - Revenue Recognition
 

 

 
1

 

 
1

Net issuance of restricted stock
 
65,013

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock for option exercises
 
285,454


3,986

 

 

 
3,986

Issuance of common stock for long-term incentive plan
 
38,841

 
687

 

 

 
687

Restricted stock activity
 

 
480

 

 

 
480

Stock-based compensation
 

 
98

 

 

 
98

Performance share compensation
 

 
68

 

 

 
68

Balance - June 30, 2018
 
26,102,217

 
$
304,793

 
$
26,844

 
$
(14,867
)
 
$
316,770



See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
4


Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
(in thousands)
2018
 
2017
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Net income
$
13,189

 
$
7,559

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
599

 
2,614

Depreciation, amortization, and accretion
2,279

 
2,757

Amortization of restricted stock and performance share compensation
548

 
473

Stock option compensation
98

 
280

Loss (gain) on sales of available-for-sale securities
2

 

Loss on disposition of premises and equipment, net
214

 
347

Net write downs and losses (gains) on sales of other real estate owned
276

 
(222
)
Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) impairment
228

 

Gain on sale of tax credit

 
(426
)
Net increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance
(724
)
 
(741
)
Net gains on sale of branches

 
(302
)
Net gain on sale of trust business
(1,681
)
 

Origination of servicing assets
(619
)
 
(593
)
Proceeds from sales of SBA loans
32,048

 
27,239

Net gains on sale of SBA loans
(1,819
)
 
(1,901
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities -
 
 
 
Net change in loans held for sale
(125
)
 
9,117

Net (increase) decrease in other assets
2,045

 
7,827

Net decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities
(2,528
)
 
(5,017
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
44,030

 
49,011

 INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Activity in securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
Prepayments
25,137

 
22,563

Maturities and calls
215

 
1,690

Sales
24

 

Purchases
(42,596
)
 
(121,417
)
Net change in loans held for investment
(31,117
)
 
(7,872
)
(Purchases) proceeds of Federal Home Loan Bank stock, net
(4,609
)
 
(3,059
)
Purchases of Federal Reserve Bank stock, net
(50
)
 
(91
)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate
23

 
709

Net cash received (paid) for branch divestiture

 
5,379

(Purchases) of premises and equipment, net
(6,202
)
 
(1,183
)
Net cash (used in) investing activities
(59,175
)
 
(103,281
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Net change in deposits
(384,078
)
 
(101,062
)
Net change in short-term borrowings
73,024

 
15,000

Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances
970,100

 
1,049,000

Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances
(865,100
)
 
(979,000
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
3,986

 
3,245

Net cash (used in) financing activities
(202,068
)
 
(12,817
)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(217,213
)
 
(67,087
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – beginning of period
330,014

 
165,725

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – end of period
$
112,801

 
$
98,638

 
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOWS
2018
 
2017
Interest paid
$
9,861

 
$
7,420

Income taxes paid
85

 
230

 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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ATLANTIC CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Basis of Presentation
The accounting and financial reporting policies of Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. (“Atlantic Capital” or the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and general banking industry practices. The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have not been audited. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
In management’s opinion, all accounting adjustments necessary to accurately reflect the financial position and results of operations on the accompanying financial statements have been made. These adjustments are normal and recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair and accurate presentation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Atlantic Capital’s filing on Form 10-K. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year or any other interim periods. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
NOTE 2 – ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UPDATES AND RECENTLY ADOPTED STANDARDS
In February 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-02, “Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” The guidance gives entities the option to reclassify into retained earnings tax effects related to items in accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”) that were stranded in accumulated OCI as a result of tax reform. It is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption in any period is permitted and Atlantic Capital adopted ASU 2018-02 as of January 1, 2018. The adoption of this update resulted in a reclassification of approximately $844,000 between accumulated OCI and retained earnings, and a net impact of zero to total shareholders’ equity.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities.” The purpose of this updated guidance is to better align a company’s financial reporting for hedging activities with the economic objectives of those activities. ASU 2017-12 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, permitted. Atlantic Capital adopted ASU 2017-12 as of January 1, 2018. The guidance requires a modified retrospective transition method resulting in the cumulative effect of the change on the opening balance of each affected component of equity in the statement of financial position as of the date of adoption. Adoption did not have a material impact on Atlantic Capital’s consolidated financial statements.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope and Modification Accounting.” The amendments in this ASU provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in accordance with Topic 718. The amendments were effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. This ASU did not have a material impact on Atlantic Capital’s consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,” to address diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments provide guidance on the following eight specific cash flow issues: 1) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; 2) 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; 3) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; 4) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; 5) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned life insurance policies; 6) distributions received from equity method investees; 7) beneficial interests in securitization transactions; and 8) separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. The amendments were effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. This ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-1, “Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities.” The guidance in this update requires that equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting) be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. However, an entity may choose to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. The guidance also simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values

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by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment. In addition, the guidance requires that public business entities base their fair value disclosures for financial instruments that are not measured at fair value in the financial statements on the exit price notion. For public entities, this update was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on Atlantic Capital’s consolidated financial statements, however Atlantic Capital changed the disclosure of financial instruments not measured at fair value to reflect the exit price notion.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. For public companies, this guidance was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Atlantic Capital completed its review of the impact of ASU 2014-09 on components of non-interest income and did not find any significant changes to its methodology of recognizing revenue. Revenue streams impacted by the ASU included service charges, trust income, sales of financed other real estate, and check printing revenue. The Company recorded a cumulative effect adjustment to first quarter 2018 opening retained earnings in an amount less than $2,000, and included newly applicable revenue disclosures.
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities.” This guidance shortens the premium amortization period for certain callable debt securities by requiring amortization to the earliest call date. The standard is effective for public companies for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2020. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on Atlantic Capital’s consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment,” which intends to simplify goodwill impairment testing by eliminating the second step of the analysis under which the implied fair value of goodwill is determined as if the reporting unit were being acquired in a business combination. The update instead requires entities to compare the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for any amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, to the extent that the loss recognized does not exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 must be applied prospectively and is effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. Atlantic Capital does not expect the new guidance to have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” ASU 2016-13 requires an entity to utilize a new impairment model known as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model to estimate its lifetime “expected credit loss” and record an allowance that, when deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, presents the net amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. The CECL model is expected to result in more timely recognition of credit losses. ASU 2016-13 also requires new disclosures for financial assets measured at amortized cost, loans and available-for-sale debt securities. ASU 2016-13 is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard’s provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Atlantic Capital is in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-2, “Leases.” Under the new guidance, leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP must be recorded on the balance sheet. A lessee should recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The standard is effective for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition, and provides for certain practical expedients. Upon adoption, Atlantic Capital expects to report higher assets and liabilities as a result of including leases on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company does not expect the new guidance to have a material impact on the consolidated statement of income or the consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity.

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NOTE 3 – ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Sale of Southeastern Trust Company (“SETCO”)
On December 14, 2017, the Bank entered into an agreement with The Banc Group, LLC to sell its trust business, a division of the Bank known as Southeastern Trust Company (“SETCO”), for approximately $1.7 million. The Banc Group, LLC, which subsequently changed its name to Southeastern Trust Company, LLC, is controlled by a former director and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. The sale of SETCO closed on June 1, 2018 and Atlantic Capital recorded a gain of $1.7 million during the second quarter, which was net of goodwill impairment in the amount of $69,000.
NOTE 4 – BALANCE SHEET OFFSETTING
Atlantic Capital enters into reverse repurchase agreements in order to invest short-term funds. Atlantic Capital enters into repurchase agreements for short-term financing needs.
The following table presents a summary of amounts outstanding under reverse repurchase agreements, repurchase agreements, and derivative financial instruments including those entered into in connection with the same counterparty under master netting agreements as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. While these agreements are typically over-collateralized, U.S. GAAP requires disclosures in this table to limit the amount of such collateral to the amount of the related recognized asset or liability for each counterparty.
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
 
Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet
 
Net Asset Balance
 
Financial Instruments
 
Cash Collateral Received
 
Net Amount
Reverse repurchase agreements
 
$
14,712

 
$

 
$
14,712

 
$
(14,712
)
 
$

 
$

Derivatives
 
3,397

 

 
3,397

 

 

 
3,397

Total
 
$
18,109

 
$

 
$
18,109

 
$
(14,712
)
 
$

 
$
3,397

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
 
Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet
 
Net Liability Balance
 
Financial Instruments
 
Cash Collateral Pledged
 
Net Amount
Repurchase agreements
 
$
8,024

 
$

 
$
8,024

 
$
(10,697
)
 
$

 
$

Derivatives
 
6,835

 

 
6,835

 
(5,512
)
 
(1,323
)
 

Total
 
$
14,859

 
$

 
$
14,859

 
$
(16,209
)
 
$
(1,323
)
 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
 
Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet
 
Net Asset Balance
 
Financial Instruments
 
Cash Collateral Received
 
Net Amount
Reverse repurchase agreements
 
$
10,681

 
$

 
$
10,681

 
$
(10,681
)
 
$

 
$

Derivatives
 
3,018

 

 
3,018

 

 

 
3,018

Total
 
$
13,699

 
$

 
$
13,699

 
$
(10,681
)
 
$

 
$
3,018

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
 
Gross Amounts Offset on the Balance Sheet
 
Net Liability Balance
 
Financial Instruments
 
Cash Collateral Pledged
 
Net Amount
Repurchase agreements
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Derivatives
 
4,023

 

 
4,023

 
(2,705
)
 
(1,318
)
 

Total
 
$
4,023

 
$

 
$
4,023

 
$
(2,705
)
 
$
(1,318
)
 
$



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NOTE 5 – SECURITIES
The following table presents the amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of securities available-for-sale at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
 Available-For-Sale
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
 
(in thousands)
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities—
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government agencies
 
$
37,114

 
$

 
$
(1,061
)
 
$
36,053

U.S. states and political divisions
 
91,755

 
17

 
(7,108
)
 
84,664

Trust preferred securities
 
4,767

 

 
(117
)
 
4,650

Corporate debt securities
 
12,902

 

 
(491
)
 
12,411

Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
323,948

 
2,381

 
(10,139
)
 
316,190

Total
 
$
470,486

 
$
2,398

 
$
(18,916
)
 
$
453,968

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt securities—
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government agencies
 
$
34,699

 
$
11

 
$
(599
)
 
$
34,111

U.S. states and political divisions
 
92,169

 
237

 
(2,405
)
 
90,001

Trust preferred securities
 
4,754

 

 
(104
)
 
4,650

Corporate debt securities
 
12,948

 
60

 
(386
)
 
12,622

Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
310,129

 
2,423

 
(4,819
)
 
307,733

Total
 
$
454,699

 
$
2,731

 
$
(8,313
)
 
$
449,117


The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity at June 30, 2018. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
 
Available-For-Sale
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
(in thousands)
Within 1 year
$
246

 
$
245

Over 1 year through 5 years
30,293

 
29,230

5 years to 10 years
46,915

 
45,439

Over 10 years
69,084

 
62,864

 
146,538

 
137,778

Residential mortgage-backed securities
323,948

 
316,190

Total
$
470,486

 
$
453,968



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The following table summarizes available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
 
 
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or greater
 
Totals
Available-For-Sale
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
(in thousands)
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government agencies
 
$
27,314

 
$
(697
)
 
$
8,739

 
$
(364
)
 
$
36,053

 
$
(1,061
)
U.S. states and political divisions
 
28,217

 
(1,296
)
 
53,614

 
(5,812
)
 
81,831

 
(7,108
)
Trust preferred securities
 

 

 
4,650

 
(117
)
 
4,650

 
(117
)
Corporate debt securities
 
9,418

 
(186
)
 
2,993

 
(305
)
 
12,411

 
(491
)
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
192,564

 
(4,647
)
 
114,211

 
(5,492
)
 
306,775

 
(10,139
)
Totals
 
$
257,513

 
$
(6,826
)
 
$
184,207

 
$
(12,090
)
 
$
441,720

 
$
(18,916
)
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government agencies
 
$
22,148

 
$
(348
)
 
$
9,145

 
$
(251
)
 
$
31,293

 
$
(599
)
U.S. states and political divisions
 
14,009

 
(183
)
 
58,744

 
(2,222
)
 
72,753

 
(2,405
)
Trust preferred securities
 

 

 
4,650

 
(104
)
 
4,650

 
(104
)
Corporate debt securities
 
2,989

 
(27
)
 
2,970

 
(359
)
 
5,959

 
(386
)
Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
155,637

 
(1,344
)
 
126,580

 
(3,475
)
 
282,217

 
(4,819
)
Totals
 
$
194,783


$
(1,902
)
 
$
202,089

 
$
(6,411
)
 
$
396,872

 
$
(8,313
)
At June 30, 2018, there were 327 available-for-sale securities that were in an unrealized loss position. Atlantic Capital does not intend to sell and does not believe it will be required to sell securities in an unrealized loss position prior to the recovery of their amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were attributable to changes in interest rates.
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis. Consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, among other factors. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and internal and external analyst reviews. No impairment charges on securities available-for-sale were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2018 or 2017.
Realized gains and losses are derived using the specific identification method for determining the cost of securities sold. The following table summarizes securities sales activity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
(in thousands)
Proceeds from sales
 
$
24

 
$

 
$
24

 
$

Gross realized gains
 

 

 

 

Gross realized losses
 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 

Net losses on sales of securities
 
$
(2
)
 
$

 
$
(2
)
 
$

Investment securities with a carrying value of $232.4 million and $93.9 million were pledged to secure public funds and other borrowings at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
As of June 30, 2018, Atlantic Capital had investments with a carrying value of $3.8 million in Small Business Investment Companies (“SBICs”) where Atlantic Capital is the limited partner. During the second quarter of 2018, and cumulatively, the Company recorded impairment in the amount of $228,000 on these SBICs. The impairment resulted from deterioration in the credit quality of one of the SBICs and their inability to pay distributions until their financial position improves. There have been no upward adjustments, cumulatively or year-to-date, on these investments.


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NOTE 6 – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The composition of the loan portfolio as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, is summarized below.
 
June 30,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
 
(in thousands)
Loans held for sale
 
 
 
Other loans held for sale
$
1,612

 
$
1,487

Total loans held for sale
$
1,612

 
$
1,487

 
 
 
 
Loans held for investment
 
 
 
Commercial loans:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
610,024

 
$
615,359

Commercial real estate
921,982

 
940,415

Construction and land
146,204

 
115,495

Mortgage warehouse participations
38,352

 
39,981

Total commercial loans
1,716,562

 
1,711,250

Residential:
 
 
 
Residential mortgages
103,468

 
104,484

Home equity
66,974

 
76,244

Total residential loans
170,442

 
180,728

Consumer
32,231

 
29,393

Other
17,997

 
16,278

Total loans
1,937,232

 
1,937,649

Less net deferred fees and other unearned income
(2,921
)
 
(3,810
)
Less allowance for loan losses
(19,583
)
 
(19,344
)
Loans held for investment, net
$
1,914,728

 
$
1,914,495

At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, loans with a carrying value of $675.2 million and $667.2 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure FHLB advances and the Federal Reserve discount window.
At June 30, 2018, the carrying value and outstanding balance of Purchased Credit Impaired (“PCI”) loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 was $10.6 million and $12.9 million, respectively. At December 31, 2017, the carrying value and outstanding balance of PCI loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 was $11.8 million and $14.1 million, respectively. The following table presents changes in the value of the accretable yield for acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-30.
 
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
June 30, 2017
 
June 30, 2018
 
June 30, 2017
 
 
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
2,409

 
$
3,369

 
$
2,316

 
$
3,467

Accretion
 
(301
)
 
(334
)
 
(599
)
 
(779
)
Reclassification of nonaccretable discount due to change in expected cash flows
 
197

 
92

 
293

 
344

Other changes, net
 
151

 
3

 
446

 
98

Balance at end of period
 
$
2,456

 
$
3,130

 
$
2,456

 
$
3,130


In addition to the accretable yield on PCI loans, the fair value adjustments on purchased loans outside the scope of ASC 310-30 are also accreted to interest income over the life of the loans. At June 30, 2018, the remaining accretable fair value discount on loans acquired through a business combination and not accounted for under ASC 310-30 was $2.4 million compared to $2.8 million at December 31, 2017.

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The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio as of the end of the period. It is comprised of specific reserves for impaired loans and a general allowance for pools of loans with similar characteristics not individually evaluated. The allowance is regularly evaluated for loan losses to maintain an adequate level to absorb probable current inherent losses in the loan portfolio. Factors contributing to the determination of the allowance include the credit worthiness of the borrower, changes in the value of pledged collateral, and general economic conditions. Most loan commitments rated substandard or worse are specifically reviewed for loss potential. For loans deemed to be impaired, a specific allocation is assigned based on the losses expected to be realized from those loans.
The following table presents the balance and activity in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
 
 
2018
 
2017
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Commercial
 
Residential
 
Consumer
 
Total
 
Commercial
 
Residential
 
Consumer
 
Total
 
 
(in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
$
18,797

 
$
828

 
$
260

 
$
19,885

 
$
18,101

 
$
1,406

 
$
432

 
$
19,939

Provision for loan losses
 
(283
)
 
85

 
25

 
(173
)
 
2,582

 
(540
)
 
(62
)
 
1,980

Loans charged-off
 
(50
)
 
(102
)
 
(10
)
 
(162
)
 

 
(8
)
 
(57
)
 
(65
)
Recoveries
 
27

 

 
6

 
33

 
9

 
2

 
5

 
16

Total ending allowance balance
 
$
18,491

 
$
811

 
$
281

 
$
19,583

 
$
20,692

 
$
860

 
$
318

 
$
21,870

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Commercial
 
Residential
 
Consumer
 
Total
 
Commercial
 
Residential
 
Consumer
 
Total
 
 
(in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
$
18,267

 
$
802

 
$
275

 
$
19,344

 
$
18,717

 
$
1,418

 
$
460

 
$
20,595

Provision for loan losses
 
354

 
239

 
6

 
599

 
2,879

 
(506
)
 
241

 
2,614

Loans charged-off
 
(176
)
 
(230
)
 
(13
)
 
(419
)
 
(913
)
 
(54
)
 
(389
)
 
(1,356
)
Recoveries
 
46

 

 
13

 
59

 
9

 
2

 
6

 
17

Total ending allowance balance
 
$
18,491

 
$
811

 
$
281

 
$
19,583

 
$
20,692

 
$
860

 
$
318

 
$
21,870

The general component of the allowance for loan losses is based on the incurred losses inherent in the portfolio. The loss factors are determined through the generation of probabilities of default (“PDs”) and losses given default (“LGDs”) for groups of similar loans with similar credit grades where Loss Rate = PD x LGD. The PDs and LGDs for the loan portfolio are calculated based on Atlantic Capital’s loss history as well as available market-based data. The loss factor for each pool of loans is adjusted based on qualitative and environmental factors to account for conditions in the current environment which management believes are likely to cause a difference between the calculated loss based on historical performance and the incurred loss in the existing portfolio. These factors include: changes in policies and procedures, changes in the economy, changes in nature or volume of the portfolio and in the terms of loans, changes in lending management, changes in past dues and credit migration, changes in the loan review system, changes in the value of collateral and concentration risk and changes in external factors, such as competition, legal and regulatory. Quarterly, management evaluates these factors to determine an adjustment unique to Atlantic Capital and its market.
Charge-offs are recognized when the amount of the loss is quantifiable and timing is known. Collateral based loan charge-offs are measured based on the difference between the loan’s carrying value, including deferred fees, and the estimated net realizable value of the loan. When assessing property value for the purpose of determining a charge-off, a third-party appraisal or an independently derived internal evaluation is generally employed.
A loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collected. Loans for which the terms have been modified or granted an economic concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) and classified as impaired. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. A specific allowance is established for individually evaluated impaired loans as needed. Reserves on impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the observable market price, or the fair value of the underlying collateral of the loan if the loan is collateral dependent.

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Atlantic Capital’s policy is to place loans on nonaccrual status, when, in the opinion of management, the principal and interest on a loan is not likely to be repaid in accordance with the loan terms or when the loan becomes 90 days past due and is not both well secured and in the process of collection. When a loan is classified on nonaccrual status, interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current interest revenue. Principal and interest payments received on a nonaccrual loan are applied to reduce outstanding principal.
PCI loans are considered past due or delinquent when the contractual principal or interest due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement remains unpaid after the due date of the scheduled payment. Loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 were not classified as nonaccrual at June 30, 2018 or December 31, 2017, as the carrying value of the respective loan or pool of loans’ cash flows were considered estimable and collection was probable. Therefore, interest revenue, through accretion of the difference between the carrying value of the loans and the expected cash flows (accretable yield), is being recognized on all acquired loans accounted for under ASC 310-30.
The balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method is presented in the following table as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
June 30, 2018
 
Commercial
 
Residential
 
Consumer
 
Total
 
 
(in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
18,486

 
811

 
281

 
19,578

PCI
 
5

 

 

 
5

Total ending allowance balance
 
$
18,491

 
$
811

 
$
281

 
$
19,583

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
6,099

 
$
210

 
$

 
$
6,309

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
 
1,702,085

 
168,000

 
50,218

 
1,920,303

PCI
 
8,378

 
2,232

 
10

 
10,620

Total ending loans balance
 
$
1,716,562

 
$
170,442

 
$
50,228

 
$
1,937,232

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
Commercial
 
Residential
 
Consumer
 
Total
 
 
(in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
306

 
$

 
$

 
$
306

Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
17,918

 
800

 
275

 
18,993

PCI
 
43

 
2

 

 
45

Total ending allowance balance
 
$
18,267

 
$
802

 
$
275

 
$
19,344

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
6,886

 
$
186

 
$

 
$
7,072

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
 
1,694,948

 
178,204

 
45,671

 
1,918,823

PCI
 
9,416

 
2,338

 

 
11,754

Total ending loans balance
 
$
1,711,250

 
$
180,728

 
$
45,671

 
$
1,937,649




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The following table presents information on Atlantic Capital’s impaired loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average Balance of Recorded Investment While Impaired
 
Interest Income Recognized During Impairment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average Balance of Recorded Investment While Impaired
 
Interest Income Recognized During Impairment
 
(in thousands)
Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
4,522

 
$
4,522

 
$

 
$
4,569

 
$
57

 
$
4,962

 
$
4,899

 
$

 
$
4,866

 
$
13

Commercial real estate
1,740

 
1,577

 

 
1,584

 

 
2,494

 
2,331

 

 
2,361

 
20

Construction and land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages
255

 
210

 

 
210

 
1

 
380

 
334

 

 
340

 

Home equity

 

 

 

 

 
534

 
534

 

 
541

 

Mortgage warehouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
$
6,517

 
$
6,309

 
$

 
$
6,363

 
$
58

 
$
8,370

 
$
8,098

 
$

 
$
8,108

 
$
33

Impaired loans with an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
9,122

 
$
9,122

 
$
3,106

 
$
9,160

 
$
138

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

 

 
579

 
579

 
143

 
582

 
6

Construction and land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage warehouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
9,701

 
$
9,701

 
$
3,249

 
$
9,742

 
$
144

Total impaired loans
$
6,517

 
$
6,309

 
$

 
$
6,363

 
$
58

 
$
18,071

 
$
17,799

 
$
3,249

 
$
17,850

 
$
177


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For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average Balance of Recorded Investment While Impaired
 
Interest Income Recognized During Impairment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average Balance of Recorded Investment While Impaired
 
Interest Income Recognized During Impairment
 
(in thousands)
Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
4,522

 
$
4,522

 
$

 
$
4,617

 
$
116

 
$
4,962

 
$
4,899

 
$

 
$
5,346

 
$
30

Commercial real estate
1,740

 
1,577

 

 
1,584

 

 
2,494

 
2,331

 

 
2,439

 
20

Construction and land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages
255

 
210

 

 
212

 
2

 
380

 
334

 

 
366

 

Home equity

 

 

 

 

 
534

 
534

 

 
541

 

Mortgage warehouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
$
6,517

 
$
6,309

 
$

 
$
6,413

 
$
118

 
$
8,370

 
$
8,098

 
$

 
$
8,692

 
$
50

Impaired loans with an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
9,122

 
$
9,122

 
$
3,106

 
$
9,200

 
$
246

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

 

 
579

 
579

 
143

 
585

 
13

Construction and land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage warehouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
9,701

 
$
9,701

 
$
3,249

 
$
9,785

 
$
259

Total impaired loans
$
6,517

 
$
6,309

 
$

 
$
6,413

 
$
118

 
$
18,071

 
$
17,799

 
$
3,249

 
$
18,477

 
$
309


Atlantic Capital evaluates loans in accordance with ASC 310-40, Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors. TDRs are loans in which Atlantic Capital has modified the terms or granted an economic concession to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulties. These modifications may include interest rate reductions, term extensions and other concessions intended to minimize losses.
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had a recorded investment in TDRs of $4.5 million and $5.3 million, respectively. The Company had commitments to lend additional funds of $40,000 and $26,000 on loans modified as TDRs, as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the modification of terms for one Home Equity loan included a short term extension of the maturity date. The Company did not modify any new loans as a TDR during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. There were no subsequent defaults on prior TDRs during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

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Atlantic Capital individually rates loans based on internal credit risk ratings using numerous factors, including thorough analysis of historical and expected cash flows, consumer credit risk scores (FICO scores), rating agency information, LTV ratios, collateral, collection experience, and other internal metrics. Atlantic Capital uses a dual rating system. The likelihood of default of a credit transaction is graded in the Obligor Rating. The risk of loss given default is graded in the Facility Rating. The Obligor Rating is determined through credit analysis. Facility Ratings are used to describe the value to the Company that the collateral represents. Facility Ratings are based on the collateral package or market expectations regarding the value and liquidity of the collateral. Ratings are generally reviewed at least annually or more frequently if there is a material change in creditworthiness. Exceptions to this policy may include well collateralized term loans and loans to individuals with limited exposure or complexity.
Atlantic Capital uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
Pass: Loans that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process and that do not meet the criteria of special mention, substandard or doubtful.
Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that requires management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

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As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows.
 
Pass
 
Special Mention
 
Substandard Accruing
 
Substandard Nonaccruing
 
Doubtful Nonaccruing
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
577,694

 
$
5,360

 
$
21,762

 
$
62

 
$

 
$
604,878

Commercial real estate
891,321

 
10,262

 
15,872

 

 
1,577

 
919,032

Construction and land
145,922

 

 

 

 

 
145,922

Residential mortgages
99,156

 
1,006

 
956

 
331

 
309

 
101,758

Home equity
66,010

 
38

 
279

 
125

 

 
66,452

Mortgage warehouse
38,352

 

 

 

 

 
38,352

Consumer/Other
49,964

 
20

 
234

 

 

 
50,218

Total loans, excluding PCI loans
$
1,868,419

 
$
16,686

 
$
39,103

 
$
518

 
$
1,886

 
$
1,926,612

Commercial and industrial
$

 
$

 
$
5,146

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,146

Commercial real estate
2,376

 
467

 

 

 
107

 
2,950

Construction and land
269

 
6

 
7

 

 

 
282

Residential mortgages
412

 
575

 
723

 

 

 
1,710

Home equity
31

 
176

 
252

 

 
63

 
522

Mortgage warehouse

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer/Other

 

 
10

 

 

 
10

Total PCI loans
$
3,088

 
$
1,224

 
$
6,138

 
$

 
$
170

 
$
10,620



 
Pass
 
Special Mention
 
Substandard Accruing
 
Substandard Nonaccruing
 
Doubtful
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
572,942

 
$
15,643

 
$
21,332

 
$
16

 
$
2

 
$
609,935

Commercial real estate
919,939

 
6,227

 
8,906

 

 
1,592

 
936,664

Construction and land
115,255

 

 

 

 

 
115,255

Residential mortgages
100,342

 
1,075

 
753

 
398

 
321

 
102,889

Home equity
74,841

 
64

 
310

 
285

 

 
75,500

Mortgage warehouse
39,981

 

 

 

 

 
39,981

Consumer/Other
45,422

 
57

 
192

 

 

 
45,671

Total loans, excluding PCI loans
$
1,868,722

 
$
23,066

 
$
31,493

 
$
699

 
$
1,915

 
$
1,925,895

Commercial and industrial
$

 
$
3,881

 
$
1,543

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,424

Commercial real estate
3,151

 
212

 
276

 

 
112

 
3,751

Construction and land
222

 
7

 
11

 

 

 
240

Residential mortgages
428

 
493

 
674

 

 

 
1,595

Home equity
34

 
354

 
356

 

 

 
744

Mortgage warehouse

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer/Other

 

 

 

 

 

Total PCI loans
$
3,835

 
$
4,947

 
$
2,860

 
$

 
$
112

 
$
11,754




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Atlantic Capital monitors loans by past due status. The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 by class of loans.
 
As of June 30, 2018
 
Accruing Current
 
Accruing 30-89
Days
Past Due
 
Accruing
90+ Days
Past Due
 
Nonaccruing
 
PCI Loans
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
Loans by Classification
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
604,034

 
$
782

 
$

 
$
62

 
$
5,146

 
$
610,024

Commercial real estate
916,587

 
868

 

 
1,577

 
2,950

 
921,982

Construction and land
145,760

 
162

 

 

 
282

 
146,204

Residential mortgages
99,906

 
1,212

 

 
640

 
1,710

 
103,468

Home equity
65,878

 
449

 

 
125

 
522

 
66,974

Mortgage warehouse
38,352

 

 

 

 

 
38,352

Consumer
50,002

 
214

 
2

 

 
10

 
50,228

Total Loans
$
1,920,519

 
$
3,687

 
$
2

 
$
2,404

 
$
10,620

 
$
1,937,232


 
As of December 31, 2017
 
Accruing Current
 
Accruing 30-89
Days
Past Due
 
Accruing
90+ Days
Past Due
 
Nonaccruing
 
PCI Loans
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
Loans by Classification
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
606,677

 
$
3,239

 
$

 
$
19

 
$
5,424

 
$
615,359

Commercial real estate
932,916

 
2,156

 

 
1,592

 
3,751

 
940,415

Construction and land
114,988

 
267

 

 

 
240

 
115,495

Residential mortgages
100,402

 
1,470

 
298

 
719

 
1,595

 
104,484

Home equity
75,081

 
135

 

 
284

 
744

 
76,244

Mortgage warehouse
39,981

 

 

 

 

 
39,981

Consumer
45,599

 
72

 

 

 

 
45,671

Total Loans
$
1,915,644

 
$
7,339

 
$
298

 
$
2,614

 
$
11,754

 
$
1,937,649



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NOTE 7 – GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The carrying amount of goodwill and other intangible assets as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is summarized below:
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
(in thousands)
Core deposit intangible
$
9,544

 
$
9,544

Less: accumulated amortization
(5,286
)
 
(4,624
)
Less: impairment related to divested branches
(2,286
)
 
(2,286
)
Core deposit intangible, net
1,972

 
2,634

Servicing assets, net
3,350

 
3,240

Total other intangibles, net
5,322

 
5,874

Goodwill
21,690

 
21,759

Total goodwill and other intangible assets, net
$
27,012

 
$
27,633


Goodwill impairment in the amount of $69,000 related to the sale of the trust business was recorded during the second quarter of 2018. There were no goodwill impairment charges recorded in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. The following table presents activity for goodwill and other intangible assets:
 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
Goodwill
 
Core Deposit Intangible
 
Total
 
Goodwill
 
Core Deposit Intangible
 
Total
 
 
(in thousands)
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
21,759

 
$
2,291

 
$
24,050

 
$
21,759

 
$
2,634

 
$
24,393

Amortization
 

 
(319
)
 
(319
)
 

 
(662
)
 
(662
)
Impairment, due to trust business sale
 
(69
)
 

 
(69
)
 
(69
)
 

 
(69
)
Balance, end of period
 
$
21,690

 
$
1,972

 
$
23,662

 
$
21,690

 
$
1,972

 
$
23,662

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
21,759

 
$
4,154

 
$
25,913

 
$
21,759

 
$
4,624

 
$
26,383

Amortization
 

 
(425
)
 
(425
)
 

 
(895
)
 
(895
)
Impairment, due to branch divestiture
 

 
(337
)
 
(337
)
 

 
(337
)
 
(337
)
Balance, end of period
 
$
21,759

 
$
3,392

 
$
25,151

 
$
21,759

 
$
3,392

 
$
25,151



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NOTE 8 – SERVICING ASSETS
SBA Servicing Assets
SBA servicing assets are initially recorded at fair value. Subsequently, Atlantic Capital accounts for SBA servicing assets using the amortization method and they are included in other assets. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the balance of SBA loans sold and serviced by Atlantic Capital totaled $156.0 million and $135.8 million, respectively.
Changes in the balance of servicing assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are presented in the following table.
 
 
 Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
SBA Loan Servicing Assets
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
(in thousands)
Beginning carrying value, net
 
$
2,872

 
$
2,495

 
$
2,635

 
$
2,359

Additions
 
248

 
326

 
619

 
593

Amortization
 
(293
)
 
(257
)
 
(427
)
 
(388
)
Impairment
 

 

 

 

             Ending carrying value
 
$
2,827

 
$
2,564

 
$
2,827

 
$
2,564

At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the sensitivity of the fair value of the SBA loan servicing assets to immediate changes in key economic assumptions are presented in the table below.
Sensitivity of the SBA Servicing Assets
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair value of retained servicing assets
 
$
3,020

 
$
2,865

 
Weighted average life
 
5.49 years

 
6.22 years

 
Prepayment speed:
 
10.17

%
8.64

%
Decline in fair value due to a 10% adverse change
 
$
(127
)
 
$
(103
)
 
Decline in fair value due to a 20% adverse change
 
$
(220
)
 
$
(181
)
 
Weighted average discount rate
 
13.21

%
13.01

%
Decline in fair value due to a 100 bps adverse change
 
$
(110
)
 
$
(103
)
 
Decline in fair value due to a 200 bps adverse change
 
$
(188
)
 
$
(180
)
 
The above sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the amounts indicate, changes in fair value based on valuation assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the retained interest is calculated without changing any other assumption. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another, which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.


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TriNet Servicing Assets
Changes in the balance of TriNet servicing assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are presented in the following table.
 
 
 Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
TriNet Servicing Assets
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
(in thousands)
Beginning carrying value, net
 
$
563

 
$
778

 
$
605

 
$
825

Additions
 

 

 

 

Amortization
 
(40
)
 
(47
)
 
(82
)
 
(94
)
Impairment
 

 

 

 

             Ending carrying value
 
$
523

 
$
731

 
$
523

 
$
731

At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the sensitivity of the fair value of the TriNet servicing assets to immediate changes in key economic assumptions are presented in the table below.
Sensitivity of the TriNet Servicing Assets
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair value of retained servicing assets
 
$
611

 
$
697

 
Weighted average life
 
7.37 years

 
7.37 years

 
Prepayment speed:
 
5.00

%
5.00

%
Decline in fair value due to a 10% adverse change
 
$
(8
)
 
$
(10
)
 
Decline in fair value due to a 20% adverse change
 
$
(17
)
 
$
(20
)
 
Weighted average discount rate
 
8.00

%
8.00

%
Decline in fair value due to a 100 bps adverse change
 
$
(16
)
 
$
(19
)
 
Decline in fair value due to a 200 bps adverse change
 
$
(31
)
 
$
(37
)
 
The above sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with caution. As the amounts indicate, changes in fair value based on valuation assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the retained interest is calculated without changing any other assumption. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another, which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.



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NOTE 9 – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Other comprehensive income (loss) for Atlantic Capital consists of changes in net unrealized gains and losses on investment securities available-for-sale and derivatives.  The following tables present a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) balances for the applicable periods.
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2018
 
June 30, 2018
 
Pre-Tax Amount
 
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
 
After-Tax Amount
 
Pre-Tax Amount
 
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
 
After-Tax Amount
 
(in thousands)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) beginning of period
$
(16,705
)
 
$
4,178

 
$
(12,527
)
 
$
(6,274
)
 
$
2,415

 
$
(3,859
)
Reclassification of tax effects from AOCI

 

 

 

 
(844
)
 
(844
)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale
(2,386
)
 
597

 
(1,789
)
 
(10,937
)
 
2,734

 
(8,203
)
Reclassification adjustment for net realized losses on investment securities available-for-sale
2

 
(1
)
 
1

 
2

 
(1
)
 
1

Unrealized net gains (losses) on derivatives
(736
)
 
184

 
(552
)
 
(2,616
)
 
654

 
(1,962
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) end of period
$
(19,825
)
 
$
4,958

 
$
(14,867
)
 
$
(19,825
)
 
$
4,958

 
$
(14,867
)
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2017
 
June 30, 2017
 
Pre-Tax Amount
 
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
 
After-Tax Amount
 
Pre-Tax Amount
 
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
 
After-Tax Amount
 
(in thousands)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) beginning of period
$
(8,790
)
 
$
3,383

 
$
(5,407
)
 
$
(9,144
)
 
$
3,519

 
$
(5,625
)
Unrealized net gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale
5,069

 
(1,951
)
 
3,118

 
5,660

 
(2,178
)
 
3,482

Unrealized net gains (losses) on derivatives
31

 
(12
)
 
19

 
(206
)
 
79

 
(127
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) end of period
$
(3,690
)
 
$
1,420

 
$
(2,270
)
 
$
(3,690
)
 
$
1,420

 
$
(2,270
)





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NOTE 10 – EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic earnings per share amounts are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding.
Diluted earnings per share amounts are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and the dilutive effects of the shares awarded under the stock option plan, based on the treasury stock method using an average fair market value of the stock during the respective periods.
The following table represents the earnings per share calculations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income available to common shareholders
 
$
8,151

 
$
4,329

 
$
13,189

 
$
7,559

Weighted average shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic (1)
 
26,010,914

 
25,621,910

 
25,881,587

 
25,472,132

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options, warrants and performance share awards
 
189,112

 
209,371

 
192,015

 
281,501

Diluted
 
26,200,026

 
25,831,281

 
26,073,602

 
25,753,633

Income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.31

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.51

 
$
0.30

Diluted
 
$
0.31

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.51

 
$
0.29

(1) Unvested restricted shares are participating securities and included in basic share calculations.
 
 
 
 
Stock options outstanding of 244 at June 30, 2018 and 550 at June 30, 2017 have not been included in diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented. These awards were considered anti-dilutive because the exercise price of the award was higher than the market value of the shares.
The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Atlantic Capital authorize Atlantic Capital to issue 110,000,000 shares of capital stock, of which 10,000,000 shares are designated as preferred stock, no par value per share, and 100,000,000 shares are designated as common stock, no par value per share.
At June 30, 2018, 26,102,217 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding. At December 31, 2017, 25,712,909 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding.
The primary source of funds available to Atlantic Capital is payments of dividends from the Bank. The Bank has not paid any dividends to Atlantic Capital in 2018 or 2017. Banking laws and other regulations limit the amount of dividends a bank subsidiary may pay without prior regulatory approval. Additionally, Atlantic Capital’s ability to pay dividends to its shareholders will depend on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to Atlantic Capital. The Bank is subject to regulatory restrictions on the payment of cash dividends, which generally may be paid only from current earnings.

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NOTE 11 – DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING
Risk Management
Atlantic Capital’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to net interest revenue and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, Atlantic Capital primarily uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy.
Cash Flow Hedges
At June 30, 2018, Atlantic Capital’s interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the payment of floating-rate amounts to a counterparty in exchange for receiving fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, Atlantic Capital had interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges with aggregate notional amounts of $100.0 million, respectively.
No hedge ineffectiveness gains or losses were recognized on active cash flow hedges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify 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. Atlantic Capital expects that approximately $277,000 will be reclassified as a decrease to loan interest income over the next twelve months related to these cash flow hedges.
Customer Swaps
Atlantic Capital also enters into derivative contracts, which consist of interest rate swaps, to facilitate the needs of customers desiring to manage interest rate risk. These swaps are not designated as accounting hedges under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. To economically hedge the interest rate risk associated with offering this product, Atlantic Capital simultaneously enters into derivative contracts with third parties to offset the customer contracts, such that Atlantic Capital minimizes its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions. The derivative contracts are structured such that the notional amounts reduce over time to generally match the expected amortization of the underlying loans. These derivatives are not speculative and arise from a service provided to clients.
Atlantic Capital’s derivative instruments are recorded at fair value in other assets and accrued interest receivable and other liabilities and accrued interest payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The changes in the fair value of the derivative instruments are recognized in other noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, Atlantic Capital had interest rate swaps related to this program with an aggregate notional amount of $119.3 million and $142.3 million, respectively.
Atlantic Capital acquired a loan level hedging program, which First Security Group, Inc. (“First Security”) utilized to accommodate clients preferring a fixed rate loan. The loan documents include an addendum with a zero premium collar. The zero premium collar is a cap and a floor at the same interest rate, resulting in a fixed rate to the borrower. To hedge this embedded option, First Security entered into a dealer facing trade exactly mirroring the terms in the loan addendum.
Counterparty Credit Risk
As a result of its derivative contracts, Atlantic Capital is exposed to credit risk. Specifically approved counterparties and exposure limits are defined. Quarterly, the customer derivative contracts and related counterparties are evaluated for credit risk and an adjustment is made to the contract’s fair value. This adjustment is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Most derivative contracts with clients are secured by collateral. Additionally, in accordance with the interest rate agreements with derivatives dealers, Atlantic Capital may be required to post margin to these counterparties. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, Atlantic Capital had minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of its derivative counterparties and posted collateral of $10.4 million and $8.8 million, respectively, against its obligations under these agreements. Cash collateral related to derivative contracts is recorded in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Atlantic Capital has master netting agreements with the derivatives dealers with which it does business, but reflects gross assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
In conjunction with the FASB’s fair value measurement guidance, management made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting arrangements on a net basis.
To accommodate clients, Atlantic Capital occasionally enters into credit risk participation agreements with counterparty banks to accept a portion of the credit risk related to interest rate swaps. This allows clients to execute an interest rate swap with one bank while allowing for distribution of the credit risk among participating members. Credit risk participation agreements arise when Atlantic Capital contracts with other financial institutions, as a guarantor, to share credit risk associated with certain interest rate swaps. These agreements provide for reimbursement of losses resulting from a third party default on the underlying swap. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, Atlantic Capital had credit risk participation agreements with a notional amount of $13.6 million and $14.8 million, respectively.

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The following table reflects the estimated fair value positions of derivative contracts and credit risk participation agreements as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Interest Rate Products
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Notional Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Notional Amount
 
Fair Value
Cash flow hedge of LIBOR based loans
 
 Other liabilities
 
$
100,000

 
$
3,447

 
$
100,000

 
$
887

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Interest Rate Products
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Notional Amount
 
Fair Value
 
Notional Amount
 
Fair Value
Customer swap positions
 
 Other assets
 
$
59,637

 
$
1,333

 
$
71,160

 
$
946

Zero premium collar
 
 Other assets
 
93,457

 
2,064

 
94,953

 
2,072

 
 
 
 
$
153,094

 
$
3,397

 
$
166,113

 
$
3,018

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dealer offsets to customer swap positions
 
 Other liabilities
 
$
59,637

 
$
1,319

 
$
71,160

 
$
975

Credit risk participation
 
 Other liabilities
 
13,589

 
1

 
14,807

 
4

Dealer offset to zero premium collar
 
 Other liabilities
 
93,457

 
2,068

 
94,953

 
2,157

 
 
 
 
$
166,683

 
$
3,388

 
$
180,920

 
$
3,136

The following table presents the effect of the Company’s derivative financial instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Interest rate products
 
Other income / (expense)
 
$
14

 
$
(67
)
 
$
122

 
$
(118
)
Other contracts
 
Other income / (expense)
 
1

 
(6
)
 
4

 
(6
)
Total
 
 
 
$
15

 
$
(73
)
 
$
126

 
$
(124
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fee income
 
Other income / (expense)
 
$
5

 
$
189

 
$
8

 
$
189

The following table reflects the impact to the Consolidated Statements of Income related to derivative contracts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
 
 Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)
 
 Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI in Income (Effective Portion)
 
 Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)
 
 Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI in Income (Effective Portion)
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
Location
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Location
 
2018
 
2017
Interest rate swaps
 
$
(717
)
 
$
19

 
Interest income
 
$
19

 
$
110

 
$
(2,495
)
 
$
(127
)
 
Interest income
 
$
121

 
$
247



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NOTE 12 – OTHER BORROWINGS AND LONG TERM DEBT
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:
 
June 30, 2018
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
Balance
 
Interest Rate
 
 
Balance
 
Interest Rate
 
(in thousands)
 
 
(in thousands)
FHLB short-term borrowings:
 
 
 
 
FHLB short-term borrowings:
 
 
 
Fixed rate advance maturing July 23, 2018
$
45,000

 
2.04
%
 
Fixed rate advance maturing January 16, 2018
$
45,000

 
1.40
%
Fixed rate advance maturing July 26, 2018
45,000

 
2.04
%
 
 


 


Fixed rate advance maturing July 27, 2018
30,000

 
2.01
%
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed rate advance maturing July 31, 2018
30,000

 
2.00
%
 
 


 


Total
$
150,000

 


 
Total
$
45,000

 
 
On September 28, 2015, Atlantic Capital issued subordinated notes (the “Notes”) totaling $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount. The Notes are due September 30, 2025 and bear a fixed rate of interest of 6.25% per year until September 29, 2020. From September 30, 2020 to the maturity date, the interest rate will be a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 468 basis points. The Notes were priced at 100% of their par value. The Notes qualify as Tier 2 regulatory capital.
Subordinated debt is summarized as follows:
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
(in thousands
Floating rate 10 year capital securities, with interest paid semi-annually at an annual fixed rate of 6.25% until September 30, 2020
 
$
50,000

 
$
50,000

Principal amount of subordinated debt
 
$
50,000

 
$
50,000

Less debt issuance costs
 
 
380

 
 
465

Subordinated debt, net
 
$
49,620

 
$
49,535

All subordinated debt outstanding at June 30, 2018 matures after more than five years.
NOTE 13 – SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Atlantic Capital sponsors a stock incentive plan for the benefit of directors and employees. Under the Company’s 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective May 16, 2018), there were approximately 4,525,000 shares reserved for issuance to directors and employees. The Compensation Committee has the authority to grant the following: an incentive or nonqualified option; a restricted stock award (including a restricted stock award or a restricted unit award); a performance award (including a performance share award or a performance unit award); a phantom stock award; a dividend equivalent award; or any other award granted under the plan.
As of June 30, 2018, approximately 3,516,000 additional awards were available to be granted under the plan. Stock options are granted at a price which is no less than the fair market value of a share of Atlantic Capital common stock on the grant date. Stock options generally vest over three years and expire after ten years.
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, no warrants were outstanding for the purchase of common stock.

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The Company estimates the fair value of its options awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. There were no options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2017. The table below summarizes the assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options granted/modified during 2018:
 
 
2018
Risk‑free interest rate
 
1.66
%
Expected term in years
 
0.25

Expected stock price volatility
 
24.2
%
Dividend yield
 
%
The following table represents stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2018:
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding, December 31, 2017
757,711

 
$
12.66

 
 
 
 
Granted
15,000

 
14.64

 
 
 
 
Exercised
(299,676
)
 
13.30

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(19,935
)
 
14.08

 
 
 
 
Expired
(306
)
 
377.58

 
 
 
 
Outstanding, June 30, 2018
452,794

 
$
11.98

 
4.49
 
$
3,497

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercisable, June 30, 2018
371,034

 
$
11.41

 
3.86
 
$
3,084

Atlantic Capital recognized compensation expense relating to stock options of $40,000 and $98,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, and $139,000 and $281,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. Using the Black-Scholes pricing model, the amount of compensation expense was determined based on the fair value of the options at the time of grant, multiplied by the number of options granted that were expected to vest, which was then amortized over the vesting period.
In April 2018, the Company granted performance share awards to members of executive management under Atlantic Capital’s Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”). The Company also granted restricted stock awards to certain employees in the second quarter of 2018 under the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan.
The following table represents restricted stock and performance share award activity for the six months ended June 30, 2018:
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding, December 31, 2017
239,468

 
$
15.69

Granted
132,757

 
19.90

Vested
(55,400
)
 
15.05

Forfeited
(29,561
)
 
15.78

Outstanding, June 30, 2018
287,264

 
$
17.75

Compensation expense for restricted stock is based on the fair value of restricted stock awards at the time of grant, which is equal to the value of Atlantic Capital’s common stock on the date of grant. Compensation expense for performance share awards are based on the fair value of certain market conditions and the achievement of performance conditions. The value of restricted stock and performance share grants that are expected to vest is amortized into expense over the vesting period. For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, compensation expense of $413,000 and $243,000, respectively, was recognized related to restricted stock and performance share awards. For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, compensation expense of $814,000 and $473,000, respectively, was recognized related to restricted stock and performance share awards.
As of June 30, 2018, there was $3.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards granted under the plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.69 years.

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company modified options for 15,000 shares and 6,869 restricted stock awards to two individuals. The modifications allowed for the immediate vesting of the awards upon termination of service. The total incremental cost resulting from the modifications was $111,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
NOTE 14 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Atlantic Capital follows the guidance pursuant to ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. This guidance defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This issuance applies to reported balances that are required or permitted to be measured at fair value under existing accounting pronouncements; accordingly, the standard does not require any new fair value measurements of reported balances. Atlantic Capital measures its investment securities and interest rate derivative assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is used on a nonrecurring basis either when assets are evaluated for impairment or for disclosure purposes. Atlantic Capital measures its servicing assets, goodwill, intangible assets, SBIC investments, loans held for sale, impaired loans and other real estate owned at fair value on a nonrecurring basis if necessary.
The guidance emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement and defines fair value as the price that could be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, this guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy).
Atlantic Capital applied the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 – Assets or liabilities for which the identical item is traded on an active exchange, such as publicly-traded instruments or futures contracts.
Level 2 – Assets or liabilities valued based on observable market data for similar instruments.
Level 3 – Assets or liabilities for which significant valuation assumptions are not readily observable in the market, instruments valued based on the best available data, some of which is internally-developed, and risk premiums that a market participant would require.
In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 or Level 2 and Level 3 during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
Atlantic Capital records investment securities available-for-sale at fair value on a recurring basis. Investment securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these securities, Atlantic Capital obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. In estimating the fair values for investment securities, Atlantic Capital believes that independent third-party market prices are the best evidence of an exit price. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the Treasury Department yield curve, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the securities’ terms and conditions, among other things.
Derivative instruments are primarily transacted as over-the-counter trades and priced with observable market assumptions. Ongoing measurements include observable market assumptions with appropriate valuation adjustments for liquidity and for credit risk of counterparties and Atlantic Capital’s own credit. For these instruments, Atlantic Capital obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider factors such as the current level of interest rates, the likelihood of default by Atlantic Capital and its counterparties, total exposure and remaining maturities in determining the appropriate fair value adjustments to record. Generally, the expected loss of each client counterparty is estimated using Atlantic Capital’s internal risk rating system. For financial institution counterparties that are rated by national rating agencies, those ratings are used in determining the credit risk. This approach used to estimate exposures to counterparties is also used by Atlantic Capital to estimate its own credit risk on derivative liability positions.


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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents the assets that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
June 30, 2018 Using:
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Securities
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
Securities available-for-sale—
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$

 
$
36,053

 
$

 
$
36,053

U.S. states and political subdivisions

 
84,664

 

 
84,664

Trust preferred securities

 
4,650

 

 
4,650

Corporate debt securities

 
12,411

 

 
12,411

Mortgage-backed securities

 
316,190

 

 
316,190

Total securities available-for-sale
$

 
$
453,968

 
$

 
$
453,968

Interest rate derivative assets
$

 
$
3,397

 
$

 
$
3,397

Interest rate derivative liabilities
$

 
$
6,835

 
$

 
$
6,835


 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
December 31, 2017 Using:
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Securities
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
 
(in thousands)
Securities available-for-sale—
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$

 
$
34,111

 
$

 
$
34,111

U.S. states and political subdivisions

 
90,001

 

 
90,001

Trust preferred securities

 
4,650

 

 
4,650

Corporate debt securities

 
12,622

 

 
12,622

Mortgage-backed securities

 
307,733

 

 
307,733

Total securities available-for-sale
$

 
$
449,117

 
$

 
$
449,117

Interest rate derivative assets
$

 
$
3,018

 
$

 
$
3,018

Interest rate derivative liabilities
$

 
$
4,023

 
$

 
$
4,023

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, there was not a change in the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value.


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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
The following table presents the assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
June 30, 2018
 
Level 1
Fair Value
Measurement
 
Level 2
Fair Value
Measurement
 
Level 3
Fair Value
Measurement
 
Total
 
 
(in thousands)
Impaired Loans
 
$

 
$

 
$
1,603

 
$
1,603

Goodwill
 

 

 
21,690

 
21,690

SBIC Investments
 

 

 
772

 
772

Totals
 
$

 
$

 
$
24,065

 
$
24,065

December 31, 2017
 
Level 1
Fair Value
Measurement
 
Level 2
Fair Value
Measurement
 
Level 3
Fair Value
Measurement
 
Total
 
 
(in thousands)
Impaired Loans
 
$

 
$

 
$
2,199

 
$
2,199

Level 3 loans consist of impaired loans which have been partially charged-off or have specific valuation allowances. The fair value of Level 3 assets is estimated based on the underlying collateral value. For loans which the cash proceeds from the sale of the underlying collateral is the expected source of repayment, the fair value of these loans was derived from internal estimates of the underlying collateral incorporating market data, including third party appraisals or evaluations, when available. Appraised values may be discounted based on management’s assessment of the level of inactivity in the real estate market and other markets for the underlying collateral, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and other information that in management’s judgment may affect the value. Impaired loans are evaluated on at least a quarterly basis and adjusted accordingly.
Goodwill was evaluated for impairment upon the sale of the trust business. An impairment charge of $69,000 was recorded during the second quarter of 2018, based on the relative fair value of the business being disposed.
The deterioration in the credit quality of an SBIC investment and the general partner’s inability to pay distributions until their financial position improves resulted in an impairment evaluation during the second quarter of 2018. No active market exists for the investment in this SBIC, so the partnership’s internal estimates of Atlantic Capital’s investment were used to determine the fair value.
Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
For financial instruments that have quoted market prices, those quotes are used to determine fair value. Financial instruments that have no defined maturity, have a remaining maturity of 180 days or less, or reprice frequently to a market rate, are assumed to have a fair value that approximates the reported book value, after taking into consideration any applicable credit risk. If no market quotes are available, financial instruments are valued by discounting the expected cash flows using an estimated current market interest rate for the financial instrument. For loans held for investment, fair value is measured using the exit price notion. For off-balance sheet derivative instruments, fair value is estimated as the amount that Atlantic Capital would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date, taking into account the current unrealized gains or losses on open contracts.
The short maturity of Atlantic Capital’s assets and liabilities results in having a significant number of financial instruments whose fair value equals or closely approximates carrying value. Such financial instruments are reported in the following balance sheet captions: cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in other banks, other short-term investments, and FHLB stock. The fair value of securities available-for-sale equals the balance sheet value. Due to the short-term settlement of accrued interest receivable and payable, the carrying amount closely approximates fair value.
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect the premium or discount on any particular financial instrument that could result from the sale of Atlantic Capital’s entire holdings. Because no ready market exists for a significant portion of Atlantic Capital’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on many judgments. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
Off-balance sheet financial instruments (commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit) are generally short-term and at variable rates. Therefore, both the carrying amount and the estimated fair value associated with these instruments are immaterial.

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The following table presents the estimated fair values of Atlantic Capital’s financial instruments at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
June 30, 2018 Using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices in Active markets for Identical Securities (Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(in thousands)
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
55,612

 
$
55,612

 
$

 
$

Interest bearing deposits in banks
42,477

 
42,477

 

 

Other short-term investments
14,712

 
14,712

 

 

Total securities available-for-sale
453,968

 

 
453,968

 

FHLB stock
8,997

 

 

 
8,997

Federal Reserve Bank stock
9,842

 

 

 
9,842

Loans held for investment, net
1,914,728

 

 

 
1,865,012

Loans held for sale
1,612

 

 
1,612

 

Derivative assets
3,397

 

 
3,397

 

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
2,066,587

 
$

 
$
2,003,331

 
$

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
73,024

 
73,024

 

 

Subordinated debt
49,620

 

 
48,927

 

FHLB advances
150,000

 

 
150,266

 

Derivative financial instruments
6,835

 

 
6,835

 

 
Fair Value Measurements at
 
December 31, 2017 Using:
 
Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Prices in Active markets for Identical Securities (Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
(in thousands)
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
38,086

 
$
38,086

 
$

 
$

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
281,247

 
281,247

 

 

Other short-term investments
10,681

 
10,681

 

 

Total securities available-for-sale
449,117

 

 
449,117

 

FHLB stock
4,388

 

 

 
4,388

Federal Reserve Bank stock
9,792

 

 

 
9,792

Loans held for investment, net
1,914,495

 

 

 
1,955,705

Loans held for sale
1,487

 

 
1,487

 

Derivative assets
3,018

 

 
3,018

 

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
2,450,665

 
$

 
$
2,411,810

 
$

Subordinated debt
49,535

 

 
49,888

 

FHLB advances
45,000

 

 
45,057

 

Derivative financial instruments
4,023

 

 
4,023

 


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NOTE 15 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Atlantic Capital is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and letters of credit, most of which are standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contract amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement Atlantic Capital has in particular classes of financial instruments.
Standby letters of credit are written conditional commitments issued by Atlantic Capital to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. Most letters of credit expire in less than one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.
Atlantic Capital’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Atlantic Capital uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.
Atlantic Capital’s maximum exposure to credit risk for unfunded loan commitments and standby letters of credit at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was as follows:
 
June 30,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
 
(in thousands)
Financial Instruments whose contract amount represents credit risk:
 
Commitments to extend credit
$
690,745

 
$
689,753

Standby letters of credit
9,703

 
10,958

 
$
700,448

 
$
700,711


Atlantic Capital, in the normal course of business, is subject to various pending and threatened lawsuits in which claims for monetary damages are asserted. Although it is not possible to predict the outcome of these lawsuits, or the range of any possible loss, management, after consultation with legal counsel, does not anticipate that the ultimate aggregate liability, if any, arising from these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on Atlantic Capital’s financial position or results of operations.

NOTE 16 – REVENUE RECOGNITION
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606) and all subsequent ASUs that modified Topic 606. As stated in Note 2, Accounting Standards Updates and Recently Adopted Standards, the implementation of the new standard did not result in any significant changes to the Company’s methodology of recognizing revenue; as such, the Company recorded a cumulative effect adjustment to first quarter 2018 opening retained earnings in an amount less than $2,000. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company’s historic accounting under Topic 605.
Topic 606 does not apply to revenue associated with financial instruments, including revenue from loans and securities. In addition, certain noninterest income streams such as fees associated with financial guarantees and derivatives are also not in scope of the new guidance. Topic 606 is applicable to noninterest revenue streams such as service charges on deposit accounts and trust and asset management income. However, the recognition of these revenue streams did not change significantly upon adoption of Topic 606. Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is generated from contracts with customers. Noninterest revenue streams within the scope of Topic 606 are discussed below.
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
Service charges represent general service fees for monthly account maintenance and activity, or transaction-based fees and consist of transaction-based revenue, time-based revenue (service period), item-based revenue or some other individual attribute-based revenue. Revenue is recognized when the performance obligation is completed which is generally monthly for account maintenance services or when a transaction has been completed, such as a wire transfer or ATM withdrawal. Payment for such performance obligations are generally received at the time the performance obligations are satisfied. The following table presents service charges by type of service provided for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:


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For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
(in thousands)
Deposit account analysis fees and charges
 
$
635

 
$
517

 
$
1,206

 
$
1,016

ATM fees
 
297

 
405

 
587

 
812

NSF fees
 
171

 
201

 
364

 
449

Wire fees
 
102

 
87

 
192

 
178

Foreign Exchange Fees
 
94

 
52

 
132

 
136

Other
 
9

 
12

 
19

 
32

 
 
$
1,308

 
$
1,274

 
$
2,500

 
$
2,623

Trust and Asset Management
Trust and asset management income is primarily comprised of fees earned from the management and administration of trusts and other customer assets. The Company’s performance obligation is generally satisfied over time and the resulting fees are recognized monthly, based upon the month-end market value of the assets under management and the applicable fee rate. Payment is generally received a few days after month end through a direct charge to customers’ accounts. The Company’s performance obligation for these transactional-based services is generally satisfied, and related revenue recognized, at a point in time (i.e., as incurred). Payment is received shortly after services are rendered. During the second quarter of 2018, Atlantic Capital sold its trust business, Southeastern Trust Company. The following table presents trust income by type of service provided for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
(in thousands)
Personal trust and agency accounts
 
$
303

 
$
237

 
$
616

 
$
469

Employee benefit and retirement-related trust and agency accounts
 
60

 
56

 
120

 
108

Investment management and investment advisory agency accounts
 
110

 
86

 
217

 
174

Custody and safekeeping accounts
 
13

 
13

 
26

 
31

Other
 
21

 
96

 
46

 
113

 
 
$
507

 
$
488

 
$
1,025

 
$
895

Other
Other noninterest income consists of other recurring revenue streams such as check printing income, safety deposit box rental fees, and other miscellaneous revenue streams. Check printing income is recognized ratably over the contract period as the Company satisfies its performance obligation to sell a specific number of check packages. Safe deposit box rental fees are charged to the customer annually and recognized upon receipt of payment. The Company determined that since rentals and renewals occur fairly consistently over time, revenue is recognized on a basis consistent with the duration of the performance obligation.
Contract Balances
A contract asset balance occurs when an entity performs a service for a customer before the customer pays consideration (resulting in a contract receivable) or before payment is due (resulting in a contract asset). A contract liability balance is an entity’s obligation to transfer a service to a customer for which the entity has already received payment (or payment is due) from the customer. The Company’s noninterest revenue streams are largely based on transactional activity, or standard month-end revenue accruals such as asset management fees based on month-end market values. Consideration is often received immediately or shortly after the Company satisfies its performance obligation and revenue is recognized. The Company does not typically enter into long-term revenue contracts with customers, and therefore, does not experience significant contract balances. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any significant contract balances.


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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “Atlantic Capital”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would,” and “outlook,” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about our industry, management’s beliefs, and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions, and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
The following risks, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:
changes in our business strategy implemented following the integration with First Security Group, Inc. (“First Security”) may result in the expected benefits of the acquisition not being fully realized;
costs associated with, and fluctuations in income resulting from, strategic decisions with respect to particular markets, locations or lines of business;
loss of income from our trust business, and potential loss of customers, following our exit of this business;
changes in asset quality and credit risk;
the cost and availability of capital;
customer acceptance of our products and services;
customer borrowing, repayment, investment and deposit practices;
the introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives;
the impact, extent, and timing of technological changes;
severe catastrophic events in our geographic area;
a weakening of the economies in which we conduct operations may adversely affect our operating results;
the U.S. legal and regulatory framework, including those associated with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), could adversely affect the operating results of the company;
changes in the interest rate environment may compress margins and adversely affect net interest income;
changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies of various governmental bodies and central banks could affect the economic environment in which we operate;
our ability to determine accurate values of certain assets and liabilities;
adverse developments in securities, public debt, and capital markets, including changes in market liquidity and volatility;
our ability to anticipate or respond to interest rate changes correctly and manage interest rate risk presented through unanticipated changes in our interest rate risk position and/or short- and long-term interest rates;
unanticipated changes in our liquidity position, including but not limited to our ability to enter the financial markets to manage and respond to any changes to our liquidity position;
adequacy of our risk management program;
increased competitive pressure due to consolidation in the financial services industry, particularly the entry of larger financial institutions in our geographic markets;

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risks related to security breaches, cybersecurity attacks and other significant disruptions in our information technology systems, including attacks focused on the financial industry, may result in costs and liabilities related to compromised personal information of our customers;
the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was enacted on December 22, 2017; and
other risks and factors identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2018 (the “Annual Report”) in Part I, Item 1A under the heading “Risk Factors.”
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting and reporting policies of Atlantic Capital are in accordance with GAAP and conform to general practices within the banking industry. Atlantic Capital’s financial position and results of operations are affected by management’s application of accounting policies, including judgments made to arrive at the carrying value of assets and liabilities and amounts reported for revenues, expenses and related disclosures. Different assumptions in the application of these policies could result in material changes in Atlantic Capital’s consolidated financial position and/or consolidated results of operations. The more critical accounting and reporting policies include Atlantic Capital’s accounting for the allowance for loan losses, fair value measurements, and income tax related items. Significant accounting policies are discussed in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements within Atlantic Capital’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures.
This Form 10-Q contains non-GAAP financial measures and should be read along with the accompanying tables, which provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures. Atlantic Capital management uses non-GAAP financial measures, including: (i) taxable equivalent interest income; (ii) taxable equivalent net interest income; (iii) taxable equivalent net interest margin; (iv) net interest income after provision for loan losses-taxable equivalent; (v) income before income taxes-taxable equivalent; and (vi) income tax expense-taxable equivalent. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures because it believes they provide a greater understanding of ongoing performance and operations, enhance comparability with prior periods, and provide users of our financial information with a meaningful measure for assessing our financial results and credit trends. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies. Investors should consider Atlantic Capital’s performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the Company. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures is included in Table 1.

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EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW AND EARNINGS SUMMARY
Atlantic Capital reported net income of $8.2 million for the second quarter of 2018 compared to net income of $4.3 million for the second quarter of 2017. Diluted income per common share was $0.31 for the second quarter of 2018 compared to diluted income per common share of $0.17 for the second quarter of 2017.
For the six months ended June 30, 2018, Atlantic Capital reported net income of $13.2 million. This compared to net income $7.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Diluted income per common share was $0.51 for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $0.29 for the same period in 2017.
The increase in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the same period in 2017, was primarily the result of a $2.2 million decrease in loan loss provision and a $1.7 million gain on sale of Southeastern Trust Company. In addition, net interest income before provision for loan losses increased $1.5 million, or 7%, for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the same period in 2017.
For the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017, the increase in net income was primarily attributable to a $3.8 million, or 10% increase in net interest income before provision for loan losses, a $2.0 million, or 77%, decrease in loan loss provision, and a $1.7 million gain on sale of Southeastern Trust Company.
Taxable equivalent net interest income was $22.1 million for the second quarter of 2018, compared to $20.7 million for the second quarter of 2017. Taxable equivalent net interest margin increased to 3.54% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 from 3.26% for the three months ended June 30, 2017. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, taxable equivalent net interest income was $43.7 million compared to $40.2 million for the same period of 2017. Taxable equivalent net interest margin increased to 3.52% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from 3.23% for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The margin increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the prior year was due to increases in the Fed Funds rate.
Provision for loan losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 totaled ($173,000), a decrease of $2.2 million from the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The lower provision for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was primarily related to a decrease in loan balances and improved credit quality. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, Atlantic Capital’s provision for loan losses was $599,000 compared to a provision of $2.6 million for the first six months of 2017. The decrease was primarily due to the same factors resulting in the quarterly decrease, as well as a lower level of net charge-offs for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017.
Noninterest income increased $44,000, or 1%, to $5.3 million from the second quarter of 2017. The increase was primarily due to the $1.7 million net gain on the sale of Southeastern Trust Company, which was offset by an $832,000 decrease in gains on sales of other assets and a $302,000 decrease in gains on sale of branches. For the second quarter of 2017, gains on sales of other assets included a $240,000 gain on sale of other real estate owned and a $426,000 gain on the sale of a tax credit investment. For the first six months of 2018, noninterest income increased $170,000, or 2%, to $9.3 million. The increase was primarily due to the same factors resulting in the quarterly increase.
For the second quarter of 2018, noninterest expense decreased $262,000, or 1%, to $17.4 million compared to the second quarter of 2017. The most significant component of the decrease was $304,000 in merger expenses in the second quarter of 2017 related to the rebranding of the legacy First Security branches. Noninterest expense totaled $35.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $35.4 million for the same period in 2017. The most significant component of the increase was salaries and employee benefits related to severance expense.

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Table 1 - Quarterly Selected Financial Data
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data; taxable equivalent)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
Second Quarter
 
First Quarter
 
Fourth Quarter
 
Third Quarter
 
Second Quarter
 
2018
 
2017
 
INCOME SUMMARY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
 
$
27,444

 
$
26,085

 
$
25,350

 
$
24,566

 
$
24,545

 
$
53,529

 
$
47,261

 
Interest expense
 
5,332

 
4,465

 
4,028

 
4,060

 
3,833

 
9,797

 
7,041

 
Net interest income
 
22,112

 
21,620

 
21,322

 
20,506

 
20,712

 
43,732

 
40,220

 
Provision for loan losses
 
(173
)
 
772

 
282

 
322

 
1,980

 
599

 
2,614

 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
 
22,285

 
20,848

 
21,040

 
20,184

 
18,732

 
43,133

 
37,606

 
Noninterest income
 
5,331

 
3,983

 
3,568

 
3,477

 
5,287

 
9,314

 
9,144

 
Noninterest expense
 
17,361

 
18,392

 
20,594

 
17,504

 
17,623

 
35,753

 
35,367

 
    Income before income taxes
 
10,255

 
6,439

 
4,014

 
6,157

 
6,396

 
16,694

 
11,383

 
Income tax expense
 
2,104

 
1,401

 
19,351

 
2,105

 
2,067

 
3,505

 
3,824

 
Net income (loss)
 
$
8,151

 
$
5,038

 
$
(15,337
)
 
$
4,052

 
$
4,329

 
$
13,189

 
$
7,559

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
PER SHARE DATA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.31

 
$
0.20

 
$
(0.60
)
 
$
0.16

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.51

 
$
0.30

 
Diluted earnings per share
 
0.31

 
0.19

 
(0.60
)
 
0.16

 
0.17

 
0.51

 
0.29

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average equity
 
10.46

%
6.66

%
(18.66
)
%
4.96

%
5.48

%
8.59

%
4.88

%
Return on average assets
 
1.20

 
0.76

 
(2.24
)
 
0.60

 
0.63

 
0.98

 
0.56

 
Taxable equivalent net interest margin
 
3.54

 
3.51

 
3.39

 
3.26

 
3.26

 
3.52

 
3.23

 
Efficiency ratio
 
67.65

 
72.13

 
83.45

 
73.65

 
68.37

 
69.88

 
72.35

 
Equity to assets
 
11.77

 
11.29

 
10.67

 
12.31

 
11.82

 
11.77

 
11.82

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSET QUALITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses to loans
 
1.01

%
1.01

%
1.00

%
0.99

%
1.11

%
1.01

%
1.11

%
Net charge-offs
 
$
129

 
$
231

 
$
(192
)
 
$
3,322

 
$
49

 
$
360

 
$
1,339

 
Net charge-offs to average loans(1)
 
0.03

%
0.05

%
(0.04
)
%
0.68

%
0.01

%
0.04

%
0.14

%
NPAs to total assets
 
0.14

 
0.13

 
0.14

 
0.23

 
0.52

 
0.14

 
0.52

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AVERAGE BALANCES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans
 
$
1,927,063

 
$
1,938,953

 
$
1,898,745

 
$
1,934,505

 
$
1,962,374

 
$
1,932,975

 
$
1,955,915

 
Investment securities
 
454,634

 
453,917

 
460,269

 
455,868

 
455,090

 
454,277

 
437,311

 
Total assets
 
2,718,071

 
2,704,822

 
2,720,070

 
2,701,387

 
2,762,389

 
2,711,483

 
2,728,739

 
Deposits
 
2,135,825

 
2,153,885

 
2,194,849

 
2,121,263

 
2,158,675

 
2,144,805

 
2,135,462

 
Shareholders’ equity
 
312,543

 
306,821

 
326,059

 
323,832

 
316,825

 
309,698

 
312,567

 
Number of common shares - basic
 
26,010,914

 
25,750,824

 
25,723,548

 
25,699,179

 
25,621,910

 
25,881,587

 
25,472,132

 
Number of common shares - diluted
 
26,200,026

 
25,945,773

 
25,888,064

 
25,890,779

 
25,831,281

 
26,073,602

 
25,753,633

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AT PERIOD END
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans
 
$
1,935,923

 
$
1,960,256

 
$
1,935,326

 
$
1,908,706

 
$
1,963,835

 
$
1,935,923

 
$
1,963,835

 
Investment securities
 
453,968

 
458,730

 
449,117

 
447,005

 
450,273

 
453,968

 
450,273

 
Total assets
 
2,690,674

 
2,718,665

 
2,891,421

 
2,638,412

 
2,702,575

 
2,690,674

 
2,702,575

 
Deposits
 
2,066,587

 
2,096,300

 
2,450,665

 
2,103,645

 
2,113,954

 
2,066,587

 
2,113,954

 
Shareholders’ equity
 
316,770

 
307,059

 
308,425

 
324,754

 
319,435

 
316,770

 
319,435

 
Number of common shares outstanding
 
26,102,217

 
25,772,208

 
25,712,909

 
25,716,418

 
25,654,521

 
26,102,217

 
25,654,521

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Annualized.
 
 
 
 
 


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Non-GAAP Performance Measures Reconciliation
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 For the six months ended June 30,
 
 
Second Quarter
 
First Quarter
 
Fourth Quarter
 
Third Quarter
 
Second Quarter
 
2018
 
2017
Taxable equivalent interest income reconciliation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income - GAAP
 
$
27,346

 
$
25,982

 
$
25,137

 
$
24,351

 
$
24,322

 
$
53,328

 
$
46,783

Taxable equivalent adjustment
 
98

 
103

 
213

 
215

 
223

 
201

 
478

Interest income - taxable equivalent
 
$
27,444

 
$
26,085

 
$
25,350

 
$
24,566

 
$
24,545

 
$
53,529

 
$
47,261

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable equivalent net interest income reconciliation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income - GAAP
 
$
22,014

 
$
21,517

 
$
21,109

 
$
20,291

 
$
20,489

 
$
43,531

 
$
39,742

Taxable equivalent adjustment
 
98

 
103

 
213

 
215

 
223

 
201

 
478

Net interest income - taxable equivalent
 
$
22,112

 
$
21,620

 
$
21,322

 
$
20,506

 
$
20,712

 
$
43,732

 
$
40,220

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable equivalent net interest income after provision for loan losses reconciliation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses - GAAP
 
$
22,187

 
$
20,745

 
$
20,827

 
$
19,969

 
$
18,509

 
$
42,932

 
$
37,128

Taxable equivalent adjustment
 
98

 
103

 
213

 
215

 
223

 
201

 
478

Net interest income after provision for loan losses - taxable equivalent
 
$
22,285

 
$
20,848

 
$
21,040

 
$
20,184

 
$
18,732

 
$
43,133

 
$
37,606

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable equivalent income before income taxes reconciliation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes - GAAP
 
$
10,157

 
$
6,336

 
$
3,801

 
$
5,942

 
$
6,173

 
$
16,493

 
$
10,905

Taxable equivalent adjustment
 
98

 
103

 
213

 
215

 
223

 
201

 
478

Income before income taxes - taxable equivalent
 
$
10,255

 
$
6,439

 
$
4,014

 
$
6,157

 
$
6,396

 
$
16,694

 
$
11,383

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable equivalent income tax expense reconciliation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense - GAAP
 
$
2,006

 
$
1,298

 
$
19,138

 
$
1,890

 
$
1,844

 
$
3,304

 
$
3,346

Taxable equivalent adjustment
 
98

 
103

 
213

 
215

 
223

 
201

 
478

Income tax expense - taxable equivalent
 
$
2,104

 
$
1,401

 
$
19,351

 
$
2,105

 
$
2,067

 
$
3,505

 
$
3,824

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable equivalent net interest margin reconciliation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest margin - GAAP
 
3.52
%
 
3.49
%
 
3.35
%
 
3.23
%
 
3.23
%
 
3.51
%
 
3.19
%
Impact of taxable equivalent adjustment
 
0.02

 
0.02

 
0.04

 
0.03

 
0.03

 
0.01

 
0.04

Net interest margin - taxable equivalent
 
3.54
%
 
3.51
%
 
3.39
%
 
3.26
%
 
3.26
%
 
3.52
%
 
3.23
%

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
Taxable equivalent net interest income for the second quarter of 2018 totaled $22.1 million, a $1.4 million, or 7%, increase compared to the second quarter of 2017. This increase was primarily driven by a $2.9 million, or 12%, increase in taxable equivalent interest income. The change in taxable equivalent interest income primarily resulted from the following:
a $2.4 million, or 11%, increase in interest income on loans, resulting from increases in the Fed Funds rate; and
a $207,000, or 8%, increase to $2.8 million in taxable equivalent interest income on investment securities, resulting from a 19 basis point increase in the yield on investment securities; and
a $329,000 increase to $562,000 in interest income on deposits in other banks, resulting from increased rates received on deposits.
Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 totaled $5.3 million, a $1.5 million, or 39%, increase from the same period of 2017. The rate paid on interest bearing liabilities increased 37 basis points from the second quarter of 2017 to the second quarter of 2018, driven by an increase in interest rates on deposits and other borrowings. Average interest-bearing deposits were lower mainly due to a reduction in brokered deposits. In addition, premium amortization of acquired time deposits reduced interest expense during the second quarter of 2018 in the amount of $57,000, compared to $86,000 in the second quarter of 2017.
Taxable equivalent net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2018 totaled $43.7 million, a $3.5 million, or 9%, increase compared to the same period in 2017. This increase was primarily driven by a $6.3 million, or 13%, increase in taxable equivalent interest income. The interest income increase primarily resulted from the following:
a $5.1 million, or 12%, increase in interest income on loans, resulting from increases in the Fed Funds rate; and
a $629,000, or 13%, increase to $5.5 million in tax equivalent interest income on investment securities, resulting from a 19 basis point increase in the yield on investment securities; and
a $561,000 increase to $959,000 in interest income on deposits in other banks, resulting from increased rates received on deposits.
Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2018 totaled $9.8 million, a $2.8 million, or 39%, increase from the same period of 2017, primarily due to a $2.2 million, or 48%, increase in interest paid on deposits. The rate paid on interest bearing liabilities increased 34 basis points from the first six months of 2017 to the same period of 2018, driven by an increase in interest rates on deposits and other borrowings. In addition, premium amortization of acquired time deposits reduced interest expense during the first six months of 2018 in the amount of $122,000, as compared to $205,000 in the same period of 2017.
Taxable equivalent net interest margin increased to 3.54% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 3.26% for the three months ended June 30, 2017. Taxable equivalent net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2018 increased to 3.52% compared to 3.23% for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The primary reason for the increase in taxable equivalent net interest margin for the three and six month periods was higher interest rates on loans resulting from Fed Funds rate increases.
The following table presents information regarding average balances for assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing the income or expense by the average balances for assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans.


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Table 2 - Average Balance Sheets and Net Interest Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands; taxable equivalent)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
Average Balance
 
Interest Income/Expense
 
Tax Equivalent Yield/Rate
 
Average Balance
 
Interest Income/Expense
 
Tax Equivalent Yield/Rate
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing deposits in other banks
 
$
97,501

 
$
562

 
2.31
%
 
$
85,935

 
$
233

 
1.09
%
Other short-term investments
 
9,262

 
64

 
2.77

 
23,683

 
117

 
1.98

Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Taxable investment securities
 
378,291

 
2,212

 
2.35

 
373,170

 
1,862

 
2.00

    Non-taxable investment securities(1)
 
76,343

 
573

 
3.01

 
81,920

 
716

 
3.51

Total investment securities
 
454,634

 
2,785

 
2.46

 
455,090

 
2,578

 
2.27

Total loans
 
1,927,063

 
23,779

 
4.95

 
1,962,374

 
21,361

 
4.37

FHLB and FRB stock
 
19,357

 
254

 
5.26

 
19,352

 
256

 
5.31

     Total interest-earning assets
 
2,507,817

 
27,444

 
4.39

 
2,546,434

 
24,545

 
3.87

Non-earning assets
 
210,254

 
 
 
 
 
215,955

 
 
 
 
     Total assets
 
$
2,718,071

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,762,389

 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOW, money market, and savings
 
1,254,153

 
2,798

 
0.89

 
1,183,744

 
1,641

 
0.56

Time deposits
 
148,134

 
385

 
1.04

 
149,898

 
270

 
0.72

Brokered deposits
 
100,425

 
468

 
1.87

 
198,703

 
570

 
1.15

Total interest-bearing deposits
 
1,502,712

 
3,651

 
0.97

 
1,532,345

 
2,481

 
0.65

Other borrowings
 
185,856

 
858

 
1.85

 
214,931

 
528

 
0.99

Long-term debt
 
49,592

 
823

 
6.66

 
49,423

 
824

 
6.69

     Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
1,738,160

 
5,332

 
1.23

 
1,796,699

 
3,833

 
0.86

Demand deposits
 
633,113

 
 
 
 
 
626,330

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
 
34,255

 
 
 
 
 
22,535

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity
 
312,543

 
 
 
 
 
316,825

 
 
 
 
     Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
2,718,071

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,762,389

 
 
 
 
Net interest spread
 
 
 
 
 
3.16
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.01
%
Net interest income and net interest margin (taxable equivalent)(2)
 
 
 
$
22,112

 
3.54
%
 
 
 
$
20,712

 
3.26
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Interest revenue on tax-exempt securities has been increased to reflect comparable interest on taxable securities. The rate used was 21% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 35% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, reflecting the statutory federal income tax rates.
(2) Taxable equivalent net interest income divided by total interest-earning assets using the appropriate day count convention based on the type of interest-earning asset.


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Table 2 - Average Balance Sheets and Net Interest Analysis (continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands; taxable equivalent)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
Average Balance
 
Interest Income/Expense
 
Tax Equivalent Yield/Rate
 
Average Balance
 
Interest Income/Expense
 
Tax Equivalent Yield/Rate
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing deposits in other banks
 
$
87,907

 
$
959

 
2.20
%
 
$
79,251

 
$
398

 
1.01
%
Other short-term investments
 
9,801

 
127

 
2.61

 
17,402

 
164

 
1.90

Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Taxable investment securities
 
377,038

 
4,328

 
2.31

 
356,485

 
3,386

 
1.92

    Non-taxable investment securities(1)
 
77,239

 
1,152

 
3.01

 
80,826

 
1,465

 
3.66

Total investment securities
 
454,277

 
5,480

 
2.43

 
437,311

 
4,851

 
2.24

Total loans
 
1,932,975

 
46,454

 
4.85

 
1,955,915

 
41,355

 
4.26

FHLB and FRB stock
 
18,630

 
509

 
5.51

 
19,479

 
493

 
5.10

     Total interest-earning assets
 
2,503,590

 
53,529

 
4.31

 
2,509,358

 
47,261

 
3.80

Non-earning assets
 
207,893

 
 
 
 
 
219,381

 
 
 
 
     Total assets
 
$
2,711,483

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,728,739

 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOW, money market, and savings
 
1,255,857

 
5,049

 
0.81

 
1,160,545

 
2,956

 
0.51

Time deposits
 
143,984

 
699

 
0.98

 
156,423

 
541

 
0.70

Brokered deposits
 
109,058

 
947

 
1.75

 
195,150

 
1,031

 
1.07

Total interest-bearing deposits
 
1,508,899

 
6,695

 
0.89

 
1,512,118

 
4,528

 
0.60

Other borrowings
 
171,419

 
1,450

 
1.71

 
204,761

 
866

 
0.85

Long-term debt
 
49,571

 
1,652

 
6.72

 
49,402

 
1,647

 
6.72

     Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
1,729,889

 
9,797

 
1.14

 
1,766,281

 
7,041

 
0.80

Demand deposits
 
635,906

 
 
 
 
 
623,344

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
 
35,990

 
 
 
 
 
26,547

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity
 
309,698

 
 
 
 
 
312,567

 
 
 
 
     Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
2,711,483

 
 
 
 
 
$
2,728,739

 
 
 
 
Net interest spread
 
 
 
 
 
3.17
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.00
%
Net interest income and net interest margin (taxable equivalent)(2)
 
 
 
$
43,732

 
3.52
%
 
 
 
$
40,220

 
3.23
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Interest revenue on tax-exempt securities has been increased to reflect comparable interest on taxable securities. The rate used was 21% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 35% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, reflecting the statutory federal income tax rates.
(2) Taxable equivalent net interest income divided by total interest-earning assets using the appropriate day count convention based on the type of interest-earning asset.


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The following table shows the relative effect on taxable equivalent net interest income for changes in the average outstanding amounts (volume) of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the rates earned and paid on such assets and liabilities (rate). Variances resulting from a combination of changes in rate and volume are allocated in proportion to the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each category.
Table 3 - Changes in Taxable Equivalent Net Interest Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to 2017
Increase (decrease) Due to Changes in:
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to 2017
Increase (decrease) Due to Changes in:
 
 
Volume
 
Yield/Rate
 
Total Change
 
Volume
 
Yield/Rate
 
Total Change
Interest earning assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing deposits in other banks
 
$
67

 
$
262

 
$
329

 
$
94

 
$
467

 
$
561

Other short-term investments
 
(100
)
 
47

 
(53
)
 
(98
)
 
61

 
(37
)
Investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Taxable investment securities
 
30

 
320

 
350

 
236

 
706

 
942

    Non-taxable investment securities
 
(42
)
 
(101
)
 
(143
)
 
(53
)
 
(260
)
 
(313
)
Total investment securities
 
(12
)
 
219

 
207

 
183

 
446

 
629

Total loans
 
(436
)
 
2,854

 
2,418

 
(551
)
 
5,650

 
5,099

FHLB and FRB stock
 

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(23
)
 
39

 
16

Total interest-earning assets
 
(481
)
 
3,380

 
2,899

 
(395
)
 
6,663

 
6,268

Interest bearing liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest bearing deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOW, money market, and savings
 
157

 
1,000

 
1,157

 
383

 
1,710

 
2,093

Time deposits
 
(5
)
 
120

 
115

 
(60
)
 
218

 
158

Brokered deposits
 
(458
)
 
356

 
(102
)
 
(748
)
 
664

 
(84
)
Total interest-bearing deposits
 
(306
)
 
1,476


1,170

 
(425
)
 
2,592

 
2,167

Total borrowings
 
(134
)
 
464

 
330

 
(282
)
 
866

 
584

Total long-term debt
 
3

 
(4
)
 
(1
)
 
6

 
(1
)
 
5

Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
(437
)
 
1,936

 
1,499

 
(701
)
 
3,457

 
2,756

Change in net interest income
 
$
(44
)
 
$
1,444

 
$
1,400

 
$
306

 
$
3,206

 
$
3,512

Provision for Loan Losses
Management considers a number of factors in determining the required level of the allowance for loan losses and the provision required to achieve what is believed to be appropriate reserve level, including historical loss experience, loan growth, credit risk rating trends, nonperforming loan levels, delinquencies, loan portfolio concentrations and economic and market trends. The provision for loan losses represents management’s determination of the amount necessary to be charged against the current period’s earnings to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that it considered adequate in relation to the estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio.
For the three months ended June 30, 2018, the provision for loan losses was ($173,000), a decrease of $2.2 million compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, the provision for loan losses was $599,000, a decrease of $2.0 million, or 77%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017.
The lower provision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 was primarily related to lower balances subject to the general reserve and a reduction in specific reserves. At June 30, 2018, nonperforming loans totaled $2.4 million compared to $12.3 million at June 30, 2017. Net loan charge-offs were 0.03% and 0.04%, respectively, of average loans (annualized) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 0.01% and 0.14%, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. The allowance for loan losses to total loans at June 30, 2018 was 1.01%, compared to 1.11% at June 30, 2017.

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Noninterest Income
Noninterest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 was $5.3 million and $9.3 million, respectively, an increase of $44,000, or 1%, compared to the second quarter of 2017, and an increase of $170,000, or 2%, from the six months ended June 30, 2017. The following table presents the components of noninterest income.
Table 4 - Noninterest Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Three months ended June 30,
 
 Change
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 Change
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
$
 
%
 
2018
 
2017
 
$
 
%
 
Service charges
 
$
1,308

 
$
1,274

 
$
34

 
3

%
$
2,500

 
$
2,623

 
$
(123
)
 
(5
)
%
Securities gains, net
 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 

 
Gain (loss) on sales of other assets
 
(166
)
 
666

 
(832
)
 
(125
)
 
(212
)
 
744

 
(956
)
 
(128
)
 
Mortgage income
 
363

 
388

 
(25
)
 
(6
)
 
667

 
645

 
22

 
3

 
Trust income
 
507

 
488

 
19

 
4

 
1,025

 
895

 
130

 
15

 
Derivatives income
 
20

 
116

 
(96
)
 
83

 
134

 
65

 
69

 
106

 
Bank owned life insurance
 
378

 
384

 
(6
)
 
(2
)
 
747

 
762

 
(15
)
 
(2
)
 
SBA lending activities
 
997

 
1,171

 
(174
)
 
(15
)
 
2,299

 
2,398

 
(99
)
 
(4
)
 
Gains on sale of branches
 

 
302

 
(302
)
 
(100
)
 

 
302

 
(302
)
 
(100
)
 
Gain on sale of trust business
 
1,681

 

 
1,681

 

 
1,681

 

 
1,681

 

 
Other noninterest income
 
245

 
498

 
(253
)
 
(51
)
 
475

 
710

 
(235
)
 
(33
)
 
Total noninterest income
 
$
5,331

 
$
5,287

 
$
44

 
1

%
$
9,314

 
$
9,144

 
$
170

 
2

%
Service charges for the three months ended June 30, 2018 totaled $1.3 million, an increase of $34,000, or 3%, from the same period in 2017. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, service charges totaled $2.5 million, a decrease of $123,000, or 5%, from the first six months of 2017. The decrease for the first six months of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 was primarily due to the divestiture of the Cleveland branch in the second quarter of 2017 and lower foreign exchange fees.
Gain on sales of other assets for the three months ended June 30, 2018 decreased $832,000 from the same period in 2017 due to $240,000 in net gains on sales of other real estate owned and a $426,000 gain on the sale of a tax credit investment during the second quarter of 2017, and a loss on disposition of fixed assets totaling $170,000 in the second quarter of 2018 related to the relocation of our Atlanta headquarters. Trust income for the second quarter and first six months of 2018 increased $19,000, or 4%, and $130,000, or 15%, respectively, due to an increase in managed assets.
Derivative income for the second quarter of 2018 decreased $96,000, or 83%, from the same period in 2017 due to a $184,000, or 97%, decrease in interest rate swap fee income which was offset by an increase in credit valuation adjustment income of $81,000, or 121%. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, derivative income increased $69,000, or 106%, from the same period in 2017 due to an increase in credit valuation adjustment income of $240,000, or 203%, which was offset by a $181,000, or 96%, decrease in interest rate swap fee income. Following the sale of our trust business, we will no longer receive trust income.
Income from SBA lending activities for the second quarter of 2018 decreased $174,000, or 15%, from the same period in 2017, due to a decrease in principal sold and lower premiums paid. During the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, guaranteed portions of 19 and 10 SBA loans totaling $13.9 million and $14.1 million, respectively, were sold in the secondary market. Income from SBA lending activities for the first six months of 2018 decreased $99,000, or 4%, from the same period in 2017, due to lower premiums paid. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, guaranteed portions of 36 and 21 SBA loans with principal balances of $29.3 million and $28.7 million, respectively, were sold in the secondary market.
Atlantic Capital sold one branch in Cleveland, Tennessee in the second quarter of 2017. The sale resulted in a net gain of $302,000 as well as a reduction of approximately $21.9 million in deposits and approximately $27.3 million in loans and other assets. During the second quarter of 2018, Atlantic Capital closed on the sale of the trust business, and recorded a net gain of $1.7 million.

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Noninterest Expense
The following table presents the components of noninterest expense.
Table 5 - Noninterest Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Three months ended June 30,
 
 Change
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 Change
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
$
 
%
 
2018
 
2017
 
$
 
%
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 
$
10,921

 
$
10,603

 
$
318

 
3

%
$
22,998

 
$
21,668

 
$
1,330

 
6

%
Occupancy
 
1,211

 
1,074

 
137

 
13

 
2,566

 
2,304

 
262

 
11

 
Equipment and software
 
904

 
996

 
(92
)
 
(9
)
 
1,691

 
1,801

 
(110
)
 
(6
)
 
Professional services
 
960

 
973

 
(13
)
 
(1
)
 
1,792

 
1,877

 
(85
)
 
(5
)
 
Postage, printing and supplies
 
61

 
78

 
(17
)
 
(22
)
 
119

 
163

 
(44
)
 
(27
)
 
Communications and data processing
 
1,003

 
1,069

 
(66
)
 
(6
)
 
2,046

 
2,056

 
(10
)
 

 
Marketing and business development
 
191

 
179

 
12

 
7

 
381

 
449

 
(68
)
 
(15
)
 
FDIC premiums
 
197

 
132

 
65

 
49

 
344

 
446

 
(102
)
 
(23
)
 
Merger and conversion costs
 

 
304

 
(304
)
 
(100
)
 

 
304

 
(304
)
 
(100
)
 
Amortization of intangibles
 
319

 
425

 
(106
)
 
(25
)
 
662

 
895

 
(233
)
 
(26
)
 
Foreclosed property/problem asset expense
 
2

 
107

 
(105
)
 
(98
)
 
284

 
110

 
174

 
158

 
Other noninterest expense
 
1,592

 
1,683

 
(91
)
 
(5
)
 
2,870

 
3,294

 
(424
)
 
(13
)
 
Total noninterest expense
 
$
17,361

 
$
17,623

 
$
(262
)
 
(1
)
%
$
35,753

 
$
35,367

 
$
386

 
1

%
Noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2018 was $17.4 million, a decrease of $262,000, or 1%, from the second quarter of 2017. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, noninterest expense totaled $35.8 million, an increase of $386,000, or 1%, from the same period in 2017.
Salaries and employee benefits expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 totaled $10.9 million, an increase of $318,000, or 3%, from the same period in 2017. For the first six months of 2018, salaries and employee benefits totaled $23.0 million, an increase of $1.3 million, or 6%, from the first six months of 2017. The increase was primarily attributable to severance expense of $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2018. Full time equivalent headcount totaled 331 at June 30, 2018, compared to 329 at June 30, 2017, an increase of 2 positions, mainly due to growth in the Bank’s SBA lending team.
Occupancy costs were $1.2 million for the second quarter of 2018, an increase of $137,000, or 13%, compared to the second quarter of 2017. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, occupancy costs were $2.6 million, an increase of $262,000, or 11%, from the first six months of 2017. The increase was the result of higher rent expense due to the overlap of leases from the relocation of the Atlanta headquarters.
Professional services costs were $960,000 for the second quarter of 2018, a decrease of $13,000, or 1%, compared to the second quarter of 2017. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, professional services costs were $1.8 million, a decrease of $85,000, or 5%, from the first six months of 2017. The decrease was due to lower legal fees.
Communications and data processing costs were $1.0 million for the second quarter of 2018, a decrease of $66,000, or 6%, compared to the second quarter of 2017. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, communications and data processing costs were $2.0 million, a decrease of $10,000 from the first six months of 2017. The decrease was due to elevated expenses in the prior period from the reissuance of cards with EMV technology.
FDIC premiums were $197,000 for the second quarter of 2018, an increase of $65,000, or 49%, compared to the second quarter of 2017. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, FDIC premiums were $344,000, a decrease of $102,000, or 23%, from the first six months of 2017. The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was due to a lower assessment rate.
Amortization of intangibles includes the amortization of core deposit intangible related to the acquisition of First Security and totaled $319,000 and $662,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, and $425,000 and $895,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. The decrease in 2018 was partly due to the write-off of core deposit intangibles related to one branch divested during the second quarter of 2017.

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Foreclosed property expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 totaled $2,000, a decrease of $105,000 from the same period in 2017. The decrease was due to higher write-downs on other real estate owned in the second quarter of 2017. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, foreclosed property expense was $284,000, an increase of $174,000, or 158%, from the first six months of 2017. The increase was due to the revaluation and subsequent write-down of an existing other real estate owned property in the first quarter of 2018.
Income Taxes
Atlantic Capital monitors and evaluates the potential impact of current events on the estimates used to establish income tax expenses and income tax liabilities. On a periodic basis, Atlantic Capital evaluates its income tax positions based on current tax law and positions taken by various tax auditors within the jurisdictions where Atlantic Capital is required to file income tax returns.
The income tax provision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 was $2.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively, as compared with $1.8 million and $3.3 million for the same periods in 2017. The effective tax rate (as a percentage of pre-tax earnings) was 19.8% and 20.0%, respectively for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 29.9% and 30.7%, respectively, for the same periods in 2017. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 was due to the tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017 that lowered the Federal corporate rate to 21%.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and their respective tax basis including operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Net deferred tax assets (deferred tax assets net of deferred tax liabilities and valuation allowance) are reported in the consolidated balance sheet as a component of total assets. As of June 30, 2018, no remeasurement adjustments have been recorded as a result of the revaluation of deferred tax balances for the impact of the tax reform legislation. The Company will continue to monitor and record any applicable adjustments in the period the amounts are determined.
Accounting Standards Codification Topic 740, Income Taxes, requires that companies assess whether a valuation allowance should be established against their deferred tax assets based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard. The determination of whether a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is appropriate is subject to considerable judgment and requires an evaluation of all positive and negative evidence with more weight given to evidence that can be objectively verified. Each quarter, management considers both positive and negative evidence and analyzes changes in near-term market conditions as well as other factors which may impact future operating results.
Based on all evidence considered, as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, management concluded that it was more likely than not that the net deferred tax asset would be realized, except as outlined in the following discussion. At June 30, 2018 and 2017, Atlantic Capital recorded a deferred tax asset valuation allowance totaling $8.5 million and $9.2 million, respectively, on certain net operating loss carryforwards due to the fact that certain tax attributes are subject to an annual limitation as a result of the acquisition of First Security, which constituted a change of ownership as defined under Internal Revenue Code Section 382. Management expects to generate future taxable income and believes this will allow for full utilization of Atlantic Capital’s remaining net operating loss carryforwards within the statutory carryforward periods.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Total assets at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were $2.69 billion and $2.89 billion, respectively. Average total assets for the second quarter of 2018 were $2.72 billion, compared to $2.76 billion in the second quarter of 2017.
Loans
At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, total loans were $1.94 billion. The loan mix changed as non-owner occupied commercial real estate decreased $39.1 million, or 7%, and construction and land loans increased $30.7 million, or 27%. Table 6 provides additional information regarding Atlantic Capital’s loan portfolio.
Table 6 - Loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
% of Total Loans
 
December 31, 2017
 
% of Total Loans
Loans held for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other loans held for sale
 
$
1,612

 
 
 
$
1,487

 
 
Total loans held for sale
 
$
1,612

 
 
 
$
1,487

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans held for investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
610,024

 
31
%
 
$
615,359

 
32
%
Commercial real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner occupied
 
367,441

 
19

 
346,746

 
18

Non-owner occupied
 
554,541

 
29

 
593,669

 
30

Construction and land
 
146,204

 
8

 
115,495

 
6

Mortgage warehouse participations
 
38,352

 
2

 
39,981

 
2

Total commercial loans
 
1,716,562

 
89

 
1,711,250

 
88

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgages
 
103,468

 
5

 
104,484

 
5

Home equity
 
66,974

 
3

 
76,244

 
4

Total residential loans
 
170,442

 
8

 
180,728

 
9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
 
32,231

 
2

 
29,393

 
2

Other
 
17,997

 
1

 
16,278

 
1

 
 
1,937,232

 
 
 
1,937,649

 
 
Less net deferred fees and other unearned income
 
(2,921
)
 
 
 
(3,810
)
 
 
Total loans held for investment
 
1,934,311

 
 
 
1,933,839

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans
 
$
1,935,923

 
 
 
$
1,935,326

 
 

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Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans, accruing loans past due 90 days or more, and other real estate owned. Loans are considered to be past due when payment is not received from the borrower by the contractually specified due date. Interest accruals on loans are discontinued when interest or principal has been in default 90 days or more, unless the loan is both secured by collateral that is sufficient to repay the debt in full and the loan is in the process of collection. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, interest accrued and not paid in the current accounting period is reversed against current period income. Interest accrued and not paid in prior periods, if significant, is reversed against the allowance for loan losses.
Income on such loans is subsequently recognized on a cash basis as long as the future collection of principal is deemed probable or after all principal payments are received. Commercial loans are placed back on accrual status after sustained performance of timely and current principal and interest payments and it is probable that all remaining amounts due, both principal and interest, are fully collectible according to the terms of the loan agreement. Residential loans and consumer loans are generally placed back on accrual status when they are no longer past due.
Purchased Credit Impaired (“PCI”) loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 are considered past due or delinquent when the contractual principal or interest due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement remains unpaid after the due date of the scheduled payment. However, these loans are considered as performing, even though they may be contractually past due, as any non-payment of contractual principal or interest is considered in the periodic re-estimation of expected cash flows and is included in the resulting recognition of current period covered loan loss provision or future period yield adjustments. PCI loans were not classified as nonaccrual at June 30, 2018 as the carrying value of the respective loan or pool of loans cash flows were considered estimable and collection was probable. Therefore, interest revenue, through accretion of the difference between the carrying value of the loans and the expected cash flows, is being recognized on all PCI loans.
At June 30, 2018, Atlantic Capital’s nonperforming assets totaled $3.7 million, or 0.14% of total assets, compared to $4.1 million, or 0.14% of total assets, at December 31, 2017. The decrease was primarily due to a loan relationship totaling $298,000 which was past due 90 days and still accruing as of December 31, 2017 but became current in the first quarter.
Nonaccrual loans totaled $2.4 million and $2.6 million as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Loans past due 90 days and still accruing totaled $2,000 at June 30, 2018 compared to $298,000 at December 31, 2017. Table 7 provides details on nonperforming assets and other risk elements.
Table 7 - Nonperforming assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
September 30, 2017
 
June 30, 2017
 
Nonaccrual loans
 
$
2,404

 
$
2,466

 
$
2,614

 
$
4,058

 
$
11,909

 
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing
 
2

 
35

 
298

 
495

 
391

 
Total nonperforming loans* (NPLs)
 
2,406

 
2,501

 
2,912

 
4,553

 
12,300

 
Other real estate owned
 
1,288

 
927

 
1,215

 
1,494

 
1,819

 
Total nonperforming assets (NPAs)
 
$
3,694

 
$
3,428

 
$
4,127

 
$
6,047

 
$
14,119

 
NPLs as a percentage of total loans
 
0.12

%
0.13

%
0.15

%
0.24

%
0.63

%
NPAs as a percentage of total assets
 
0.14

 
0.13

 
0.14

 
0.23

 
0.52

 
*Nonperforming loans exclude those loans which are PCI loans
Troubled Debt Restructurings
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) are selectively made to provide relief to customers experiencing liquidity challenges or other circumstances that could affect their ability to meet their debt obligations. Typical modifications include short-term deferral of interest or modification of payment terms. Nonperforming TDRs are not accruing interest and are included as nonperforming assets within nonaccrual loans. TDRs which are accruing interest based on the restructured terms are considered performing. Table 8 summarizes TDRs.

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Table 8 - Troubled Debt Restructurings
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Accruing TDRs
 
$
4,549

 
$
5,323

Nonaccruing TDRs
 

 

    Total TDRs
 
$
4,549

 
$
5,323

Potential Problem Loans
Management identifies and maintains a list of potential problem loans. These are loans that are internally risk graded special mention or below but which are not included in nonaccrual status and are not past due 90 days or more. A loan is added to the potential problem list when management becomes aware of information about possible credit problems of the borrower which raises doubts as to the ability of such borrower to comply with the current loan repayment terms. Potential problem loans totaled $55.8 million and $54.6 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. Management closely tracks the financial performance of the borrower and the current values of collateral when assessing the collectability of these loans.
Allowance for Loan Losses
At June 30, 2018, the allowance for loan losses totaled $19.6 million, or 1.01% of loans, compared to $19.3 million, or 1.00% of loans, at December 31, 2017. The increase in the allowance was primarily related to an increase in loss factors applied to loans collectively evaluated for impairment.
Net charge-offs for the second quarter of 2018 and 2017 were $129,000 and $49,000, respectively. Table 9 provides details concerning the allowance for loan losses during the past five quarters.
Table 9 - Allowance for Loan Losses (ALL)
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
Second
 
First
 
Fourth
 
Third
 
Second
 
 
Quarter
 
Quarter
 
Quarter
 
Quarter
 
Quarter
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
19,885

 
$
19,344

 
$
18,870

 
$
21,870

 
$
19,939

 
Provision for loan losses
(173
)
 
811

 
312

 
314

 
2,048

 
Provision for PCI loan losses

 
(39
)
 
(30
)
 
8

 
(68
)
 
Loans charged-off:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial

 
(126
)
 

 
(3,292
)
 

 
Commercial real estate
(50
)
 

 

 

 

 
Construction and land

 

 

 
(16
)
 

 
Residential mortgages

 
(70
)
 

 

 

 
Home equity
(102
)
 
(58
)
 

 
(31
)
 
(8
)
 
Consumer
(10
)
 
(3
)
 
(13
)
 
(7
)
 
(57
)
 
Other

 

 

 

 

 
Total loans charged-off
(162
)
 
(257
)
 
(13
)
 
(3,346
)
 
(65
)
 
Recoveries on loans previously charged-off:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial

 
19

 
192

 
1

 
7

 
Commercial real estate
28

 

 

 

 
2

 
Construction and land

 

 
1

 
15

 

 
Residential mortgages

 

 

 

 
1

 
Home equity

 

 

 

 
1

 
Consumer
5

 
7

 
12

 
8

 
5

 
Other

 

 

 

 

 
Total recoveries
33

 
26

 
205

 
24

 
16

 
Net charge-offs
$
(129
)
 
$
(231
)
 
$
192

 
$
(3,322
)
 
$
(49
)
 
Balance at period end
$
19,583

 
$
19,885

 
$
19,344

 
$
18,870

 
$
21,870

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net charge-offs (annualized) to average loans
0.03

%
0.05

%
(0.04
)
%
0.68

%
0.01

%
Allowance for loan losses to loans held for investment
1.01

 
1.01

 
1.00

 
0.99

 
1.11

 

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Investment Securities
Investment securities available-for-sale totaled $454.0 million at June 30, 2018, compared to $449.1 million at December 31, 2017. Available-for-sale securities are reported at their aggregate fair value, and unrealized gains and losses are included as a component of other comprehensive income, net of deferred taxes. As of June 30, 2018, investment securities available-for-sale had a net unrealized loss of $16.5 million, compared to a net unrealized loss of $5.6 million as of December 31, 2017. Changes in interest rates and credit spreads result in temporary unrealized losses as the market price of securities fluctuate. After evaluating the securities with unrealized losses, management concluded that no other than temporary impairment existed as of June 30, 2018.
Changes in the amount of Atlantic Capital’s available-for-sale securities portfolio result primarily from balance sheet trends including loans, deposit balances and short-term borrowings. When inflows arising from deposits and short-term borrowings exceed loan demand, Atlantic Capital invests excess funds in the securities portfolio or in short-term investments. Conversely, when loan demand exceeds growth in deposits and short-term borrowings, Atlantic Capital allows interest-bearing balances with other banks to decline and uses proceeds from maturing or sold securities to fund loan demand. Details of investment securities at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are provided in Table 10.
Table 10 - Securities
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Available-For-Sale Securities
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
U.S. Government agencies
 
$
37,114

 
$
36,053

 
$
34,699

 
$
34,111

U.S. states and political divisions
 
91,755

 
84,664

 
92,169

 
90,001

Trust preferred securities
 
4,767

 
4,650

 
4,754

 
4,650

Corporate debt securities
 
12,902

 
12,411

 
12,948

 
12,622

Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
323,948

 
316,190

 
310,129

 
307,733

Total
 
$
470,486

 
$
453,968

 
$
454,699

 
$
449,117

The effective duration of Atlantic Capital’s securities at June 30, 2018 was 5.13 years.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Atlantic Capital’s core deposit intangible representing the value of the acquired deposit base, is an amortizing intangible asset that is required to be tested for impairment only when events or circumstances indicate that impairment may exist. There were no events or circumstances that led management to believe that any impairment existed at June 30, 2018 in Atlantic Capital’s other intangible assets.
Goodwill represents the premium paid for acquired companies above the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including separately identifiable intangible assets. Atlantic Capital evaluates its goodwill annually, or more frequently if necessary, to determine if any impairment exists. Goodwill impairment in the amount of $69,000 related to the sale of the trust business was recorded during the second quarter of 2018.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Deposits
At June 30, 2018, total deposits were $2.07 billion, a decrease of $384.1 million, or 16%, from December 31, 2017. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits decreased $136.6 million, or 19%, and money market deposits decreased $252.0 million, or 23%, from December 31, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The decrease was the result of seasonal volatility and a large increase in temporary deposits during the quarter ended December 31, 2017.
Total average deposits for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 were $2.14 billion, a decrease of $22.9 million, or 1%, from the same period in 2017. Average interest-bearing demand deposits increased $71.2 million, or 24%, and average brokered deposits decreased $98.3 million, or 49%, for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 from the same period in 2017. Table 11 provides additional information regarding deposits during the past five quarters.
Table 11 - Deposits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period End Deposits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
September 30, 2017
 
June 30, 2017
 
Linked Quarter Change
 
Year Over Year Change
DDA
 
$
595,867

 
$
599,838

 
$
732,442

 
$
599,292

 
$
612,744

 
$
(3,971
)
 
$
(16,877
)
NOW
 
332,481

 
302,636

 
306,331

 
270,740

 
250,254

 
29,845

 
82,227

Savings
 
27,559

 
29,407

 
26,573

 
30,131

 
30,170

 
(1,848
)
 
(2,611
)
Money Market
 
865,913

 
911,449

 
1,117,891

 
865,238

 
882,824

 
(45,536
)
 
(16,911
)
Time
 
152,111

 
140,594

 
138,612

 
144,250

 
142,915

 
11,517

 
9,196

Brokered
 
92,656

 
112,376

 
128,816

 
193,994

 
195,047

 
(19,720
)
 
(102,391
)
Total Deposits
 
$
2,066,587

 
$
2,096,300

 
$
2,450,665

 
$
2,103,645

 
$
2,113,954

 
$
(29,713
)
 
$
(47,367
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payments Clients
 
$
251,748

 
$
311,943

 
$
405,873

 
$
239,079

 
$
250,104

 
$
(60,195
)
 
$
1,644

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average Deposits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
Linked Quarter Change
 
Year Over Year Change
 
 
Second Quarter
 
First Quarter
 
Fourth Quarter
 
Third Quarter
 
Second Quarter(1)
 
 
DDA
 
$
633,113

 
$
638,730

 
$
649,218

 
$
628,029

 
$
626,330

 
$
(5,617
)
 
$
6,783

NOW
 
364,362

 
329,171

 
338,741

 
291,810

 
293,160

 
35,191

 
71,202

Savings
 
28,239

 
29,609

 
29,851

 
30,236

 
30,468

 
(1,370
)
 
(2,229
)
Money Market
 
861,552

 
898,800

 
907,524

 
870,618

 
860,116

 
(37,248
)
 
1,436

Time
 
148,134

 
139,788

 
140,921

 
143,862

 
149,898

 
8,346

 
(1,764
)
Brokered
 
100,425

 
117,787

 
128,594

 
156,708

 
198,703

 
(17,362
)
 
(98,278
)
Total Deposits
 
$
2,135,825

 
$
2,153,885

 
$
2,194,849

 
$
2,121,263

 
$
2,158,675

 
$
(18,060
)
 
$
(22,850
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payments Clients
 
$
219,016

 
$
256,794

 
$
234,558

 
$
209,851

 
$
244,157

 
$
(37,778
)
 
$
(25,141
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest bearing deposits as a percentage of average deposits
 
29.6
%
 
29.7
%
 
29.6
%
 
29.6
%
 
29.0
%
 
 
 
 
Cost of deposits
 
0.69
%
 
0.57
%
 
0.52
%
 
0.50
%
 
0.46
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Includes average balances of deposits to be assumed in branch sale for the period ended June 30, 2017.
 
 

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Short-Term Borrowings
At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, balances of federal funds purchased were $65.0 million and $0, respectively. There were securities sold under repurchase agreements with commercial checking customers totaling $8.0 million and $0 as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”), Atlantic Capital has the ability to acquire short and long-term advances through a blanket agreement secured by our unencumbered qualifying 1-4 family first mortgage loans and by pledging investment securities or individual, qualified loans, subject to approval of the FHLB. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, Atlantic Capital had FHLB advances of $150.0 million and $45.0 million, respectively. FHLB borrowings increased due to an increase in short-term funding needs.
Long-Term Debt
During the third quarter of 2015, Atlantic Capital issued $50.0 million in fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due in 2025, all of which was outstanding at June 30, 2018.
Liquidity

Atlantic Capital aims to maintain a diverse mix of existing and potential liquidity sources to support the liquidity management function. At its core is a reliance on the customer deposit book, due to the low cost it offers. Other sources of liquidity include asset-based liquidity in the form of cash and unencumbered securities, as well as access to wholesale funding from external counterparties, primarily advances from the FHLB of Atlanta, Federal Funds lines and other borrowing facilities. Atlantic Capital aims to avoid funding concentrations by diversifying external secured and unsecured funding with respect to maturities, counterparties and nature. At June 30, 2018, management believed that Atlantic Capital had sufficient on-balance sheet liquidity to meet its funding needs.
At June 30, 2018, Atlantic Capital had access to $310.0 million in unsecured borrowings and $571.4 million in secured borrowings through various sources. Atlantic Capital also has the ability to attract more retail deposits by offering aggressively priced rates.

Shareholders’ Equity and Capital Adequacy
Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2018 was $316.8 million, an increase of $8.3 million, or 3%, from December 31, 2017. Atlantic Capital and the Bank are required to meet minimum capital requirements imposed by regulatory authorities. Failure to meet certain capital requirements may result in actions by regulatory agencies that could have a material impact on Atlantic Capital’s consolidated financial statements. Tables 12 and 13 provide additional information regarding regulatory capital requirements and Atlantic Capital’s capital levels. Accumulated other comprehensive income, which includes unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives qualifying as cash flow hedges, is excluded in the calculation of regulatory capital ratios.



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Table 12 - Capital Ratios
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Consolidated
 
 Bank
 
 Regulatory Guidelines
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Minimum
 
Well capitalized
 
Minimum Capital plus capital conservation buffer 2019
 
Risk based ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common equity tier 1 capital
 
12.0

%
11.2

%
13.5

%
12.7

%
4.5

%
6.5

%
7.0

%
Tier 1 Capital
 
12.0

 
11.2

 
13.5

 
12.7

 
6.0

 
8.0

 
8.5

 
Total capital
 
15.0

 
14.1

 
14.3

 
13.6

 
8.0

 
10.0

 
10.5

 
Leverage ratio
 
10.5

 
9.7

 
11.7

 
11.1

 
4.0

 
5.0

 
 N/A

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common equity tier 1 capital
 
$
280,460

 
$
259,865

 
$
314,536

 
$
295,629

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 capital
 
280,460

 
259,865

 
314,536

 
295,629

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capital
 
350,513

 
329,641

 
334,969

 
315,870

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Risk weighted assets
 
2,337,007

 
2,330,574

 
2,336,731

 
2,330,171

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quarterly average total assets for leverage ratio
 
2,666,894

 
2,667,652

 
2,687,590

 
2,675,228

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of June 30, 2018, Atlantic Capital continued to exceed minimum capital standards and the Bank remained “well-capitalized” under regulatory guidelines.
In July 2013, bank regulatory agencies approved the Basel III capital guidelines, which are aimed at strengthening existing capital requirements for bank holding companies through a combination of higher minimum capital requirements, new capital conservation buffers and more conservative definitions of capital and balance sheet exposure. Atlantic Capital and the Bank became subject to the requirements of Basel III effective January 1, 2015, subject to a transition period for several aspects of the rule.
Under the revised rules, Atlantic Capital’s common equity tier 1 ratio was 12.0% at June 30, 2018, exceeding the fully phased-in minimum of 7.0%, which includes the 2.5% minimum capital conservation buffer. Management continues to monitor Basel III developments and remains committed to managing Atlantic Capital’s capital levels in a prudent manner.
Table 13 - Tier 1 Common Equity
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
Tier 1 capital
 
$
280,460

 
Less: restricted core capital
 

 
Tier 1 common equity
 
$
280,460

 
 
 
 
 
Risk-adjusted assets
 
$
2,337,007

 
Tier 1 common equity ratio
 
12.0

%
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Atlantic Capital makes contractual commitments to extend credit and issues standby letters of credit in the ordinary course of its business activities. These commitments are legally binding agreements to lend money to customers at predetermined interest rates for a specified period of time. In addition to commitments to extend credit, Atlantic Capital also issues standby letters of credit which are assurances to a third party that it will not suffer a loss if the customer fails to meet a contractual obligation to the third party. At June 30, 2018, Atlantic Capital had issued commitments to extend credit of approximately $690.7 million and standby letters of credit of approximately $9.7 million through various types of commercial lending arrangements.
Based on historical experience, many of the commitments and letters of credit will expire unfunded. Through its various sources of liquidity, Atlantic Capital believes it will be able to fund these obligations as they arise. Atlantic Capital evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary upon extension of credit, is

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based on Atlantic Capital’s credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and commercial and residential real estate.
Contractual Obligations
There have been no significant changes in Atlantic Capital’s contractual obligations at June 30, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Effective risk management is critical to Atlantic Capital’s success. The Dodd-Frank Act requires that bank holding companies with total assets in excess of $10 billion establish an enterprise-wide risk committee consisting of members of its board of directors. Although Atlantic Capital does not have total assets in excess of $10 billion, the Bank’s board of directors has an Audit and Risk Committee that, among other responsibilities, provides oversight of enterprise-wide risk management activities. The Audit and Risk Committee reviews the Bank’s activities in identifying, measuring and mitigating existing and emerging risks (including credit, liquidity, interest-rate, compliance, operational, strategic and reputational risks). The committee monitors management’s execution of risk management practices in accordance with the board of directors’ risk appetite, reviews supervisory examination reports together with management’s response to such examinations and discusses legal matters that may have a material impact on the financial statements or Atlantic Capital’s compliance policies. With guidance from and oversight by the Audit and Risk Committee, management continually refines and enhances its risk management policies and procedures to maintain effective risk management programs and processes.
Credit Risk Management
Credit risk is the risk of not collecting payments pursuant to the contractual terms of loans, leases and investment securities. Atlantic Capital manages credit risk closely by having appropriate policies and procedures for the types of loans we make. To ensure that lending policies and procedures are followed, Atlantic Capital has an independent credit review function that conducts risk reviews and analyses of loans to help assure compliance with credit policies and to monitor asset quality trends. The risk reviews include portfolio analysis by industry, collateral type and product. Atlantic Capital has implemented policies and procedures designed to identify potential problem loans as early as possible, to record charge-offs or write-downs as appropriate and to maintain adequate allowances for loan losses that are inherent in the loan portfolio.
Market Risk Management
Market risk reflects the risk of economic loss resulting from adverse changes in market price and interest rates. This risk of loss can be reflected in diminished current market values and/or reduced potential net interest income in future periods. Atlantic Capital’s market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk inherent in Atlantic Capital’s lending and deposit-taking activities. The structure of Atlantic Capital’s loan and deposit portfolios is such that a significant decline in interest rates may adversely impact net market values and net interest income. Atlantic Capital does not maintain a trading account nor is Atlantic Capital subject to currency exchange risk or commodity price risk. Since interest rate risk is by far the most significant element of Atlantic Capital’s market risk, we rely on the risk management methods noted below for interest rate risk to manage market risk.
Liquidity Risk Management

Liquidity risk is the risk that an institution will be unable to generate or obtain sufficient funding, at a reasonable cost, to meet operational cash needs and to take advantage of revenue producing opportunities as they arise. Other forms of liquidity risk include market constraints on the ability to convert assets into cash at expected levels, an inability to access funding sources at sufficient levels at a reasonable cost, and changes in economic conditions or exposure to credit, market, operational, legal and reputation risks that can affect an institution’s liquidity risk profile. Liquidity management involves maintaining Atlantic Capital’s ability to meet the daily cash flow requirements of Atlantic Capital’s customers, both depositors and borrowers.
Atlantic Capital utilizes various measures to monitor and control liquidity risk across three different types of liquidity:
tactical liquidity measures the risk of a negative cash flow position whereby cash outflows exceed cash inflows over a short-term horizon;
structural liquidity measures the amount by which illiquid assets are supported by long-term funding; and
contingent liquidity utilizes cash flow stress testing across three crisis scenarios to determine the adequacy of Atlantic Capital’s liquidity.

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Interest Rate Risk Management
Interest rate risk results principally from assets and liabilities maturing or repricing at different points in time, from assets and liabilities repricing at the same point in time but in different amounts and from short-term and long-term interest rates changing in different magnitudes. Market interest rates also have an impact on the interest rate and repricing characteristics of loans that are originated as well as the rate characteristics of interest-bearing liabilities.
Atlantic Capital assesses interest rate risk by forecasting net interest income under various interest rate scenarios and comparing those results to forecasted net interest income assuming stable rates. Atlantic Capital’s rate shock simulation, as of June 30, 2018, indicates that, over a 12-month period, net interest income is estimated to increase by 12.64% with rates rising 200-basis points. The increase in net interest income is primarily due to the short-term repricing characteristics of the loan portfolio, combined with a favorable funding mix. Atlantic Capital’s loan portfolio consists mainly of floating rate loans. Atlantic Capital’s core client deposits are likely to allow Atlantic Capital to lag short term interbank rate indices when pricing deposits. Transaction accounts comprise a significant amount of Atlantic Capital’s total deposits.
Table 14 provides the impact on net interest income resulting from various interest rate scenarios as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
Table 14 - Net Interest Income Sensitivity Simulation Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated change in net interest income
Change in interest rate (basis point)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
-200
 
(14.48
)
%
 
 
(15.61
)
%
 
-100
 
(6.46
)
 
 
 
(10.68
)
 
 
+100
 
6.63

 
 
 
7.68

 
 
+200
 
12.64

 
 
 
15.64

 
 
+300
 
18.26

 
 
 
23.30

 
 
Atlantic Capital also utilizes the market value of equity (“MVE”) as a tool in measuring and managing interest rate risk. Long-term interest rate risk exposure is measured using the MVE sensitivity analysis to study the impact of long-term cash flows on capital. As of June 30, 2018, the MVE calculated with a 200-basis point shock up in rates decreased by 3.06% from the base case MVE value. Table 15 presents the MVE profile as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
Table 15 - Market Value of Equity Modeling Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated % change in MVE
Change in interest rate (basis point)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
-200
 
(0.74
)
%
 
 
(3.79
)
%
 
-100
 
(0.55
)
 
 
 
(3.09
)
 
 
+100
 
(1.11
)
 
 
 
1.31

 
 
+200
 
(3.06
)
 
 
 
1.38

 
 
+300
 
(5.85
)
 
 
 
0.59

 
 
Atlantic Capital may utilize interest rate swaps, floors, collars or other derivative financial instruments in an attempt to manage Atlantic Capital’s overall sensitivity to changes in interest rates.


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ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information required by this item is included in Part I, Item 2 of this report under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Risk Management.”

ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures as required under Rule 13a-15 promulgated under the Exchange Act, that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As of June 30, 2018, the Company’s management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2018.
No changes were made to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended June 30, 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the ordinary course of operations, Atlantic Capital and the Bank are, from time to time, defendants in various legal proceedings. Additionally, in the ordinary course of business, Atlantic Capital and the Bank are subject to regulatory examinations and investigations. Based on our current knowledge and advice of counsel, in the opinion of management there is no such pending or threatened legal or regulatory matter which would result in a material adverse change, either individually or in the aggregate, in the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Atlantic Capital.

ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2017, under Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors,” because these risk factors may affect the operations and financial results of the Company. Our evaluation of our risk factors has not changed materially since those discussed in the Annual Report. The risks described in the Annual Report are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and operating results.

ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.

ITEM 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.

ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc., which is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Registration Statement on Form S-4 (file no. 333-204855), initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 10, 2015
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc., which is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K (file no. 001-37615), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 19, 2017
Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective May 16, 2018)*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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The following materials from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017; (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017; and (vi) the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
 


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
ATLANTIC CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.
 
 
 
/s/ Douglas L. Williams
 
Douglas L. Williams
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Patrick T. Oakes
 
Patrick T. Oakes
 
Executive Vice President and
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 8, 2018
 
 
 
 



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