UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON D.C. 20549FORM 10-Q
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For Quarterly period ended MARCH 31, 2009
Or
[ ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File No. 0-13888
CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
16-1237038
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
One Chemung Canal Plaza, Elmira, NY
14901
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(607) 737-3711 or (800) 836-3711
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES: X NO:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
YES:_____ NO:_____
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):
YES: NO: X
The number of shares of the registrant's common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding on April 30, 2009 was 3,523,836.
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CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PAGE
Item 1:
Financial Statements - Unaudited
Consolidated Balance Sheets
1
Consolidated Statements of Income
2
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income
3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
4
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
5
Item 2:
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
12
Item 3:
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
21
Item 4:
Controls and Procedures
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
22
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6:
Exhibits
SIGNATURES
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATIONItem 1: Financial Statements
CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
MARCH 31,2009
DECEMBER 31,2008
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ASSETS
Cash and due from financial institutions
$ 22,808,424
$ 21,246,599
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions
53,299,145
2,404,781
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Total cash and cash equivalents
76,107,569
23,651,380
Securities available for sale, at estimated fair value
189,255,597
191,254,900
Securities held to maturity, estimated fair value of $11,343,374 at March 31, 2009 and $9,214,787 at December 31, 2008
10,641,876
8,438,835
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock, at cost
3,154,950
Loans, net of deferred origination fees and costs, and unearned income
555,751,292
565,185,154
Allowance for loan losses
(9,137,785)
(9,105,517)
Loans, net
546,613,507
556,079,637
Loans held for sale
199,966
80,413
Premises and equipment, net
24,891,630
24,937,808
Goodwill
8,806,796
Other intangible assets, net
5,911,591
6,204,494
Other assets
16,492,976
15,708,894
Total assets
$882,076,458
$838,318,107
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing
$162,249,968
$157,690,737
Interest-bearing
541,466,826
499,218,612
Total deposits
703,716,794
656,909,349
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
65,390,854
63,412,514
Federal Home Loan Bank term advances
20,000,000
Accrued interest payable
1,240,922
1,266,903
Dividends payable
879,930
875,438
Other liabilities
7,376,292
12,846,758
Total liabilities
798,604,792
755,310,962
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 4,300,134 issued at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
43,001
Additional-paid-in capital
22,794,369
22,881,937
Retained earnings
86,722,698
85,868,637
Treasury stock, at cost (780,416 shares at March 31, 2009; 798,384 shares at December 31, 2008)
(20,062,479)
(20,547,419)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(6,025,923)
(5,239,011)
Total shareholders' equity
83,471,666
83,007,145
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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INTEREST
2009
2008
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Loans, including fees
$ 8,529,021
$ 9,203,883
Taxable securities
1,872,796
1,658,755
Tax exempt securities
229,307
170,824
Federal funds sold
1,232
36,493
Interest-bearing deposits
22,747
3,499
Total interest and dividend income
10,655,103
11,073,454
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits
2,197,146
3,271,194
Borrowed funds
234,450
414,722
531,047
352,562
Total interest expense
2,962,643
4,038,478
Net interest income
7,692,460
7,034,976
Provision for loan losses
425,000
200,000
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
7,267,460
6,834,976
Other operating income:
Trust & investment services income
1,771,150
1,782,458
Service charges on deposit accounts
1,117,253
1,137,148
Net gain on securities transactions
547,218
586,556
Impairment charge in investment securities
(155,760)
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Net gain on sales of loans held for sale
87,927
17,197
Credit card merchant earnings
37,695
371,892
Gains on sales of other real estate
2,879
Other
812,074
832,124
Total other operating income
4,220,436
4,727,375
Other operating expenses:
Salaries and wages
3,474,254
3,180,652
Pension and other employee benefits
1,153,902
563,119
Net occupancy expenses
1,113,201
1,041,074
Furniture and equipment expenses
509,347
494,256
Data processing expense
699,737
1,033,172
Amortization of intangible assets
292,903
425,638
Losses on sales of other real estate
26,393
1,715,597
1,618,427
Total other operating expenses
8,985,334
8,356,338
Income before income tax expense
2,502,562
3,206,013
Income tax expense
768,571
1,063,683
Net income
$ 1,733,991
$ 2,142,330
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Weighted average shares outstanding
3,596,690
3,596,680
Basic and diluted earnings per share
$0.48
$0.60
CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(UNAUDITED)
Common Stock
Additional paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Treasury Stock
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total
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Balances at December 31, 2007
$ 43,001
$22,801,241
$81,029,531
$(20,138,214)
$ 4,379,391
$88,114,950
Comprehensive Income:
2,142,330
Change in unrealized gain on securities AFS, net
218,046
Change in funded status of Employers' Accountingfor Defined Benefit Pension and Other BenefitPlans, net
- -
1,786
Total comprehensive income
2,362,162
Restricted stock units for directors' deferredcompensation plan
25,704
Cash dividends declared ($.25 per share)
(880,847)
Distribution of 8,227 shares of treasury stockfor directors' compensation
12,180
212,011
224,191
Distribution of 1,321 shares of treasury stockfor employee compensation
958
34,042
35,000
Purchase of 4,813 shares of treasury stock
(136,013)
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Balances at March 31, 2008
$22,840,083
$82,291,014
$(20,028,174)
$ 4,599,223
$89,745,147
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Balances at December 31, 2008
$22,881,937
$85,868,637
$(20,547,419)
$(5,239,011)
$83,007,145
1,733,991
(964,299)
177,387
947,079
26,067
(879,930)
Distribution of 10,867 shares of treasury stockfor directors' compensation
(58,026)
279,716
221,690
Distribution of 2,381 shares of treasury stockfor employee compensation
(11,287)
61,287
50,000
Sale of 8,300 shares of treasury stock
(44,322)
213,642
169,320
Purchase of 3,580 shares of treasury stock
(69,705)
Balances at March 31, 2009
$22,794,369
$86,722,698
$(20,062,479)
$(6,025,923)
$83,471,666
CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash providedby operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets
716,763
646,397
Amortization of premiums on securities, net
(2,222)
1,661
Gains on sales of loans held for sale, net
(87,927)
(17,197)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
5,047,277
690,197
Loans originated and held for sale
(5,078,903)
(685,850)
Net loss (gain) on sale of other real estate owned
23,514
(547,218)
(586,556)
Impairment charge on investment securities
155,760
(Increase) decrease in other assets
(1,142,063)
(198,228)
(Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable
(25,981)
89,568
Expense related to restricted stock units for directors'deferred compensation plan
25,705
Expense related to employee stock compensation
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities
(4,462,966)
(3,572,658)
Origination of student loans
(3,221,565)
Proceeds from sales of student loans
1,098,692
Net cash used by operating activities
(2,876,005)
(2,926,866)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
5,507,813
Proceeds from maturities of and principal collected onsecurities available for sale
16,590,736
36,601,222
Proceeds from maturities of and principal collected onsecurities held to maturity
505,497
441,389
Purchases of securities available for sale
(21,278,288)
(27,179,151)
Purchases of securities held to maturity
(2,708,539)
(698,889)
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock
(85,500)
(4,407,200)
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock
85,500
7,213,500
Purchases of premises and equipment
(670,585)
(581,684)
Net cash received in branch acquisition
43,611,962
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
225,547
Net decrease (increase) in loans
9,150,051
(2,901,500)
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
7,322,232
(52,099,649)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits, NOW accounts,savings accounts, and insured money market accounts
35,486,292
14,436,217
Net (decrease) increase in time deposits and individualretirement accounts
11,321,153
23,171,743
Net increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
1,978,340
(39,237)
Proceeds from other borrowings
4,139,679
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank overnight advances
(62,400,000)
Purchase of treasury stock
Sale of treasury stock
Cash dividends paid
(875,438)
(879,682)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
48,009,962
(21,707,293)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
52,456,189
27,465,490
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
29,378,335
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$76,107,569
$56,843,825
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest
$ 2,988,624
$ 3,948,910
Income Taxes
$ 4,376,273
$ 3,300,850
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity:
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned
$ 108,920
$ 117,320
CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Basis of Presentation
Chemung Financial Corporation (the "Corporation"), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Chemung Canal Trust Company (the "Bank") and CFS Group, Inc., a financial services company, provides a wide range of banking, financing, fiduciary and other financial services to its local market area. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
The data in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements in the Corporation's 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2009. That data, along with the other interim financial information presented in the consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, shareholders' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, contained in the 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Amounts in prior periods' consolidated interim financial statements are reclassified whenever necessary to conform to the current period's presentation.
The consolidated financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary to present fairly the Corporation's financial position as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and results of operations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, and changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008. The results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year or any other interim period.
2.Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share were computed by dividing net income by 3,596,690 and 3,596,680 weighted average shares outstanding for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Issuable shares (such as those related to directors' restricted stock units and directors' stock compensation) are considered outstanding and are included in the computation of basic earnings per share as they are earned. There were no dilutive common stock equivalents during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 or 2008.
3.Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations ("FAS 141(R)"), which establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in an acquiree, including the recognition and measurement of goodwill acquired in a business combination. FAS No. 141 (R) is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and the impact of the adoption was not material.
Recently Issued and Not Yet Effective Accounting Standards
In April 2009, the FASB issued Staff Position (FSP) No. 115-2 and No. 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments, which amends existing guidance for determining whether impairment is other-than-temporary for debt securities. The FSP requires an entity to assess whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized in earnings. For securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment recognized in earnings is limited to the amount related to credit losses, while impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. Additionally, the FSP expands and increases the frequency of
existing disclosures about other-than-temporary impairments for debt and equity securities. This FSP is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Corporation plans to adopt this FSP in the second quarter, however, does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the results of operations or financial position.
In April 2009, the FASB issued Staff Position (FSP) No. 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset and Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly. This FSP emphasizes that even if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity, the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants. The FSP provides a number of factors to consider when evaluating whether there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability in relation to normal market activity. In addition, when transactions or quoted prices are not considered orderly, adjustments to those prices based on the weight of available information may be needed to determine the appropriate fair value. The FSP also requires increased disclosures. This FSP is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Corporation plans to adopt this FSP in the second quarter, however, does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the results of operations or financial position.
In April 2009, the FASB issued Staff Position (FSP) No. 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. This FSP amends FASB Statement No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies that were previously only required in annual financial statements. This FSP is effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Corporation plans to adopt this FSP in the second quarter.
4. Fair Value
Statement 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The fair values of securities available for sale are usually determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs), or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).
The Corporation's investment in collateralized debt obligations consisting of pooled Trust Preferred Securities which are issued by financial institutions were historically priced using Level 2 inputs. The decline in the level of observable inputs and market activity in this class of investments at the measurement date has been significant and resulted in unreliable external
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pricing. Broker pricing and bid/ask spreads, when available, has varied widely. The once active market has become comparatively inactive. As a result, these investments are now priced using Level 3 inputs.
The Corporation has developed an internal model for pricing these securities. Information such as historical and current performance of the underlying collateral, deferral/default rates, collateral coverage ratios, break in yield calculations, cash flow projections, liquidity and credit premiums required by a market participant, and financial trend analysis with respect to the individual issuing financial institutions, are utilized in determining individual security valuations.
The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals and collateral evaluations. The appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
Fair Value Measurement at March 31, 2009 Using
Assets:
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Available for sale securities
$189,255,597
$ 3,799,352
$183,930,205
$ 1,526,040
Fair Value Measurement at March 31, 2009 Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Available for Sale Securities
Beginning balance, January 1, 2009
$1,885,000
Total gains/losses (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings:
Income on securities
3,200
Included in other comprehensive income
(206,400)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
Ending balance, March 31, 2009
$1,526,040
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:
Impaired Loans
$717,971
Impaired loans with valuation allowances had a carrying amount of $1,673,344, with a valuation allowance of $955,373 at March 31, 2009.
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5. Intangible Assets
Acquired intangible assets were as follows at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008:
At March 31, 2009
At December 31, 2008
Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Core deposit intangibles
$ 7,024,461
$6,173,731
$6,013,280
Other customer relationship intangibles
6,133,116
1,072,255
939,803
Carrying amount
$13,157,577
$7,245,986
$6,953,083
Aggregate amortization expense for the three-month period ending March 31, 2009 was $292,903.
The remaining estimated aggregate amortization expense is listed below:
Year
Estimated Expense
$ 623,544
2010
704,402
2011
658,075
2012
611,748
2013
507,089
2014 and thereafter
2,806,733
$ 5,911,591
6. Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income or loss of the Corporation represents net income plus other comprehensive income or loss, which consists of the net change in unrealized holding gains or losses on securities available for sale and the change in the funded status of the Corporation's defined benefit pension plan and other benefit plans, net of the related tax effect. Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss represents the net unrealized holding gains or losses on securities available for sale and the funded status of the Corporation's defined benefit pension plan and other benefit plans, as of the consolidated balance sheet dates, net of the related tax effect.
Comprehensive income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009 was $947,079. Comprehensive income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008 was $2,362,162.
The following summarizes the components of other comprehensive (loss) income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months EndedMarch 31,
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Change in unrealized holding (losses) gains on securities available for sale
$(1,025,505)
$ 361,922
Reclassification adjustment net (gains) realized in net income
(6,300)
Net unrealized (losses) gains
(1,572,723)
355,622
Tax effect
608,424
(137,576)
Net of tax amount
$ (964,299)
$ 218,046
Change in funded status of defined benefit pension plan and other benefit plans
289,309
2,913
(111,922)
(1,127)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
$ (786,912)
$ 219,832
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7. Commitments and Contingencies
In the normal course of operations, the Corporation engages in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, are not recorded in the financial statements. The Corporation is also a party to certain financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk such as commitments under standby letters of credit, unused portions of lines of credit and commitments to fund new loans. The Corporation's policy is to record such instruments when funded. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are generally used by the Corporation to manage clients' requests for funding and other client needs.
8. Securities
Amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available for sale are as follows:
March 31, 2009
December 31, 2008
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Amortized Cost
Estimated Fair Value
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Obligations of U.S. Government and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
$ 56,694,487
$ 57,256,947
$ 60,190,338
$ 61,543,499
Mortgage-backed securities
94,423,350
96,952,870
100,791,511
102,932,724
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
17,706,982
17,960,199
16,264,746
16,419,984
Trust Preferred securities
4,658,860
2,576,040
4,809,523
3,285,000
Corporate bonds and notes
10,542,463
9,996,610
2,500,000
1,750,000
Corporate stocks
930,486
4,512,931
827,089
5,323,693
$184,956,628
$185,383,207
$191,254,900
At March 31, 2009 the Corporation recognized a pre-tax loss of $155,760, which represents an other-than-temporary decline in fair value on a $760,000 Trust Preferred security pool. An $803,222 pre-tax loss was recognized on this security at December 31, 2008. As required by SFAS 115, when a decline in fair value below cost is deemed to be other-than-temporary, the related loss must be recognized as a charge to earnings. Following this charge the security has an adjusted amortized cost basis of $604,240 representing approximately 30% of par value. Despite the fact that we continue to receive all contractual payments on this security, the additional impairment charge was based on a cash flow analysis with several factors considered, including higher deferrals by the issuers of the underlying securities, assumed default rates, a first quarter additional downgrade by rating agencies and the continued weakness in the U.S. economy, and the financial services sector in particular.
The Corporation also held another Trust Preferred security pool at March 31, 2009 that was further downgraded by Moody's during the quarter from "Ba3" to "Caa3". This security continues to accrue interest, payments continue to be made as agreed and management's cash flow projections based on the current and projected collateral defaults, indicated that no principal or interest shortfall is anticipated. Therefore, this impairment is deemed temporary based on the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuers and the fact that the Corporation has the intent and ability to retain this investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.
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9. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
The composition of the loan portfolio is summarized as follows:
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Residential mortgages
$ 152,442,892
$ 156,633,166
Commercial mortgages
94,458,938
91,881,682
Commercial, financial and agricultural
120,694,538
123,596,986
Indirect consumer loans
98,589,861
101,076,153
Consumer loans
89,565,063
91,997,167
$ 555,751,292
$ 565,185,154
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The following table summarizes the Corporation's non-performing assets:
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Non-accrual loans
$ 8,015,724
$ 2,822,115
Troubled debt restructurings
736,624
745,926
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
343,413
975,567
Total non-performing loans
$ 9,095,761
$ 4,543,608
Other real estate owned
183,380
323,521
Total non-performing assets
$ 9,279,141
$ 4,867,129
Activity in the allowance for loan losses was as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
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Balance at beginning of period
$ 9,105,517
$ 8,452,819
Provision charged to operations
Loans charged-off
(474,035)
(364,859)
Recoveries
81,303
154,176
Balance at end of period
$ 9,137,785
$ 8,442,136
At March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the recorded investment in loans that are considered to be impaired totaled $7,299,666 and $2,690,174, respectively. Included in the March 31, 2009 amount are impaired loans of $1,673,344 for which an impairment allowance has been recognized. The related impairment allowance was $955,373. The December 31, 2008 amount includes $1,663,761 of impaired loans with a related impairment allowance of $1,276,359.
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10. Components of Quarterly Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Qualified Pension
Service cost, benefits earned during the period
$ 203,750
$ 151,931
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
352,500
301,205
Expected return on plan assets
(458,750)
(597,937)
Amortization of unrecognized transition obligation
177
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
22,500
19,624
Amortization of unrecognized net loss
288,750
Net periodic pension benefit
$ 408,750
$(125,000)
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Supplemental Pension
$ 6,693
$ 3,716
13,206
14,020
1,809
1,013
Net periodic supplemental pension expense
$ 21,708
$ 18,750
Postretirement, Medical and Life
$ 7,500
$ 7,750
18,750
18,500
(23,750)
(24,250)
Amortization of unrecognized net gain
(2,000)
Net periodic postretirement, medical and life expense
$ 2,500
$ -
11. Segment Reporting
The Corporation manages its operations through two primary business segments: core banking and trust and investment advisory services. The core banking segment provides revenues by attracting deposits from the general public and using such funds to originate consumer, commercial, commercial real estate, and residential mortgage loans, primarily in the Corporation's local markets and to invest in securities. The trust and investment advisory services segment provides revenues by providing trust and investment advisory services to clients.
Summarized financial information concerning the Corporation's reportable segments and the reconciliation to the Corporation's consolidated results is shown in the following table. Income taxes are allocated based on the separate taxable income of each entity and indirect overhead expenses are allocated based on reasonable and equitable allocations applicable to the reportable segment. Holding company amounts are the primary differences between segment amounts and consolidated totals, and are reflected in the Holding Company and Other column below, along with amounts to eliminate transactions between segments. (dollars in thousands)
Period ended March 31, 2009
Core Banking
Trust & Investment Advisory Services
Holding Company And Other
Consolidated Totals
$ 7,689
$ 3
$ 7,692
425
7,264
7,267
Other operating income
2,344
1,771
105
4,220
Other operating expenses
7,051
1,777
156
8,984
2,557
(6)
(48)
2,503
807
(2)
(36)
769
Segment net income
$ 1,750
$ (4)
(12)
$ 1,734
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Segment assets
$870,408
$8,155
$ 3,513
$882,076
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11. Segment Reporting (con't.)
Period ended March 31, 2008
$ 7,028
$ 7
$ 7,035
200
6,828
6,835
2,777
1,782
168
4,727
6,426
1,831
99
8,356
3,179
(49)
76
3,206
1,070
(19)
13
1,064
$ 2,109
$ (30)
63
$ 2,142
$821,008
$7,365
$ 3,022
$831,395
12. Pending Acquisition
On January 21, 2009, Chemung Financial Corporation and Canton Bancorp, Inc. executed a definitive agreement to merge. Under this agreement, Chemung Financial Corporation will purchase all of the outstanding shares of Canton Bancorp, Inc. in an all cash transaction valued at $7.7 million. Canton Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company of the Bank of Canton, which is headquartered in Canton, PA and has offices in Towanda and Troy, PA. Upon completion of the transaction, all three offices will become full service branches of Chemung Canal Trust Company.
The Bank of Canton has approximately $80 million in assets, including a loan portfolio approximating $60 million and deposits of approximately $70 million.
On March 20, 2009, the shareholders' of Canton Bancorp approved this merger. The completion of the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to take place in the second quarter of this year.
Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The review that follows focuses on the significant factors affecting the financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation during the three-month period ended March 31, 2009, with comparisons to the comparable period in 2008, as applicable. The following discussion and the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and related notes included in this report, should be read in conjunction with our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2009. The results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year or any other interim period.
Forward-looking Statements
This discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Corporation intends its forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in these sections. All statements regarding the Corporation's expected financial position and operating results, the Corporation's business strategy, the Corporation's financial plans, forecasted demographic and economic trends relating to the Corporation's industry and similar matters are forward-looking statements. These statements can sometimes be identified by the Corporation's use of forward-looking words such as "may," "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," or "intend." The Corporation cannot promise that its expectations in such forward-looking statements will turn out to be correct. The Corporation's actual results could be materially different from expectations because of var ious factors, including changes in economic conditions or interest rates, credit risk, difficulties in managing our growth, competition, changes in the regulatory environment, and changes in general business and economic trends.
Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates and Risks and Uncertainties
Critical accounting policies include the areas where the Corporation has made what it considers to be particularly difficult, subjective or complex judgments in making estimates, and where these estimates can significantly affect the Corporation's financial results under different assumptions and conditions. The Corporation prepares its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As a result, the Corporation is required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that it believes are reasonable based upon the information available. These estimates, judgments and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statement and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Actual results could be different from these estimates.
Management considers the accounting policy relating to the allowance for loan losses to be a critical accounting policy given the inherent uncertainty in evaluating the level of the allowance required to cover probable incurred credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio, and the material effect that such judgments can have on the Corporation's results of operations. While management's current evaluation of the allowance for loan losses indicates that the allowance is adequate, under adversely different conditions or assumptions, the allowance would need to be increased. For example, if historical loan loss experience significantly worsened or if current economic conditions significantly deteriorated, additional provisions for loan losses would be required to increase the allowance. In addition, the assumptions and estimates used in the internal reviews of the Corporation's non-performing loans and potential problem loans, and the associated evaluation of the related collateral coverage f or these loans, has a significant impact on the overall analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Real Estate values in the Corporation's market area have not increased dramatically in the prior several years, and, as a result, current declines in Real Estate values have been modest. While management has concluded that the current evaluation of collateral values is reasonable under the circumstances, if collateral evaluations were significantly lowered, the Corporation's allowance for loan losses policy would also require additional provisions for loan losses.
Management also considers the accounting policy relating to other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities to be a critical accounting policy. If the Company deems any investment security's decline in market value to be other-than-temporary, the security is written down to a new cost basis and the resulting loss is charged against earnings. The determination of whether a decline in market value is other-than-temporary is necessarily a matter of subjective judgment. The timing and amount of any realized losses reported in the Company's financial statements could vary if management's conclusions were to change as to whether an other-than-temporary impairment exists. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipa ted recovery in fair value. In analyzing an issuer's financial condition, the Company's management considers whether the securities are issued by the U.S. Government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred and industry analysts' reports. The Company's management currently conducts impairment evaluations at least on a quarterly basis and had concluded that at December 31, 2008, one collateralized debt obligation consisting of a pool of trust preferred securities issued by financial institutions was considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired. This investment had a cost basis of $1.563 million and a fair value of $760 thousand at December 31, 2008, resulting in an $803 thousand write-down of this security which was charged against earnings in December of 2008. Based upon an updated impairment evaluation, it was determined that the estimated fair value of this investment had decreased from $760 thousand at December 31, 2008 to $604 thousand at March 31, 2009, resulting in an additional charge to earnings of $156 thousand in March of this year.
Financial Condition
Consolidated assets at March 31, 2009 totaled $882.1 million, an increase of $43.8 million or 5.2% since December 31, 2008. The increase was due in large part to a $52.5 million increase in total cash and cash equivalents, which is directly related to a $46.8 million increase in deposits since year-end 2008. This increase was offset to some extent primarily by a $9.4 million decrease in loans, net of deferred fees and costs and unearned income.
As noted above, total loans, net of deferred fees and costs and unearned income decreased $9.4 million or 1.7% from December 31, 2008 to March 31, 2009 primarily due to decreases in the consumer loan and residential mortgage portfolios. Total consumer loans were down $4.9 million, principally due to decreases in installment and home equity loans totaling $3.9 million and $801 thousand, respectively. The decrease in installment loans reflects a lower volume of indirect auto financing originations, while the decrease in home equity balances was due to a slowdown in activity and an increase in payoffs. Residential mortgages decreased $4.2 million, as payments and an accelerated level of payoffs due to refinancings associated with the current low interest rate environment exceeded originations of $8.4 million. An additional $5.0 million of newly originated mortgages were sold in the secondary mortgage market during the quarter. Total commercial loans (including commercial mortgages) were d own $325 thousand, with activity being relatively flat during the quarter.
$152,442,892
$156,633,166
Indirect Consumer loans
$555,751,292
$565,185,154
As noted above, the significant increase in period-end deposits coupled with the decrease in loans were the principal factors in the $52.5 million increase in cash and cash equivalents, with $50.9 million of this increase in interest bearing deposits at other financial institutions, the vast majority of these deposits held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. We continue to evaluate alternative investment opportunities with caution given the historically low interest rate environment and the inherent interest rate risk associated with longer term securities portfolio investments.
Since December 31, 2008, total deposits have increased $46.8 million or 7.1% from $656.9 million to $703.7 million, with public fund balances increasing $33.2 million and all other deposits increasing $13.6 million. The increase in public fund accounts was primarily due to a $15.5 million increase in insured money market account ("IMMA") balances, as well as increases in NOW and time deposit balances totaling $8.0 million and $7.5 million, respectively. The increase in other deposits was principally due to a $4.4 million increase in personal savings balances, a $4.1 million increase in non-personal demand deposits and increases in non-personal time and IMMA deposits of $2.9 million each.
A $5.5 million decrease in other liabilities was primarily due to the payment of previously accrued income taxes during the quarter.
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Asset Quality
Non-performing loans at March 31, 2009 totaled $9.096 million as compared to $4.544 million at December 31, 2008, an increase of $4.552 million. This increase resulted from a $5.194 million increase in non-accrual loans, offset by decreases in accruing loans 90 days or more past due and troubled debt restructurings totaling $633 thousand and $9 thousand, respectively. The increase in non-accrual loans was primarily due to the addition of commercial loans to one borrower totaling $4.300 million, as well as an $852 thousand increase in non-accrual mortgages. The above mentioned $4.300 million in loans to the commercial loan client carry an 80% United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") guarantee, thereby reducing the Corporation's exposure on these loans to $860 thousand. Excluding the guaranteed amount, non-performing loans would total $5.656 million. The decrease in accruing loans 90 days or more past due was principally due to a decrease in this category of residential mo rtgage delinquencies as more mortgages were placed in non-accrual status during the quarter. The decrease in Other Real Estate Owned ("OREO") of $141 thousand reflects the sale of properties during the quarter totaling $249 thousand, offset by the addition to OREO of two properties totaling $109 thousand.
$ 8,016
$ 2,822
737
746
343
976
$ 9,096
$ 4,544
183
324
$ 9,279
$ 4,868
Included in the Corporation's investment portfolio at March 31, 2009 are two collateralized debt obligations consisting of pools of trust preferred securities issued by other financial institutions. While we continue to receive all contractual payments on these securities, given the continued weakness in the economy, and the financial services sector in particular, there can be no assurance that these securities will not become non-performing at some future date.
Management's evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is performed on a periodic basis and takes into consideration such factors as the historical loan loss experience, review of specific problem loans (including evaluation of the underlying collateral), changes in the composition and volume of the loan portfolio, recent charge-off experience, overall portfolio quality, and current economic conditions that may affect the borrowers' ability to pay. Based upon an analysis of these factors, including the increase in net consumer loan charge-offs as discussed below, the Corporation expensed $425 thousand to the provision for loan losses during the first quarter of 2009, an increase of $225 thousand over what had been expensed in the related prior period. At March 31,
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2009, the Corporation's allowance for loan losses totaled $9.138 million, resulting in a coverage ratio of allowance to non-performing loans of 100.5%. However, excluding the aforementioned USDA guaranteed portion of loans to a commercial client in non-accrual status, the coverage ratio would be 161.6%. The allowance for loan losses is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb probable loan losses on existing loans. Net loan charge-offs for the first quarter of 2009 totaled $393 thousand compared to $211 thousand during the first quarter of 2008. This increase was principally due to increases in net consumer loan and residential mortgage charge-offs totaling $205 thousand and $14 thousand, respectively, partially offset by a $37 thousand increase in net commercial loan recoveries. The allowance for loan losses to total loans at March 31, 2009 was 1.64% as compared to 1.61% as of December 31, 2008.
(dollars in thousands)
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$ 9,106
$ 8,453
Charge-offs:
(106)
(14)
(460)
(259)
(474)
(365)
Recoveries:
38
107
43
47
81
154
Net charge-offs
(393)
(211)
$ 9,138
$ 8,442
Results of Operations
First Quarter of 2009 vs. First Quarter of 2008
Net income for the first quarter of 2009 totaled $1.734 million, a decrease of $408 thousand as compared to first quarter 2008 net income of $2.142 million. Earnings per share decreased 20.0% from $0.60 per share to $0.48 per share. As discussed in more detail below, this reduction in first quarter net income was principally due to increases in operating expenses and the provision for loan losses, as well as a decrease in non-interest income, partially offset by an increase in net interest income and a lower effective tax rate.
Net interest income increased $657 thousand or 9.3% from $7.035 million during the first quarter of 2008 to $7.692 million during the first quarter of 2009, with the net interest margin decreasing 6 basis points to 3.93%. The increase in net interest income resulted from an increase in average earning assets and a 104 basis point decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, offset to some extent by an 85 basis point decrease in the average yield on earning assets. As compared to the first quarter of last year, average earning assets increased $86.1 million or 12.2%, with the average investment portfolio increasing $34.5 million, average fed funds sold and interest bearing deposits up $33.3 million and average loans increasing $18.3 million. While average earning assets increased 12.2%, total interest and dividend income was down $418 thousand or 3.8% from $11.073 million to $10.655 million, as the average yield declined 85 basis points to 5.44%.
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Total average funding liabilities, including non-interest bearing demand deposits, increased $87.6 million or 12.8% compared to first quarter 2008 averages, due primarily to a $72.2 million increase in average deposits and a $15.4 million increase in other borrowed funds. Approximately $43.1 million of the increase in average deposits was related to the acquisition on March 14, 2008 of three branch offices from Manufacturers ant Traders Trust Company ("M&T"), as these funds were not on deposit for the entire first quarter of 2008. In total, average non-interest bearing deposits increased $18.2 million, while average interest-bearing deposits increased $54.0 million. The increase in average interest-bearing deposits was reflected primarily in higher average IMMA and savings balances of $35.3 million and $13.8 million, respectively, as well as a $5.1 million increase in average NOW account balances. The increase in average other borrowings was due to a $35.0 million increase in average s ecurities sold under agreements to repurchase, offset primarily by an $18.5 million decrease in overnight borrowings under the Corporation's line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. The increase in average securities sold under agreements to repurchase reflects funding for a leveraged securities purchase completed during the second quarter of 2008. While average interest-bearing liabilities increased $69.4 million or 12.9%, interest expense decreased $1.076 million or 26.6%, as the average cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased 104 basis points to 1.98%.
As discussed under the Asset Quality section of this report, a $225 thousand increase in the provision for loan losses reflects an increase in net consumer loan charge-offs as well as management's evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses based upon a number of factors, including an analysis of historical loss factors, the evaluation of collateral, recent charge-off experience, overall credit quality, current economic conditions and loan growth.
Non-interest income during the first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008 decreased $507 thousand or 10.7% due primarily to a $334 thousand decrease in credit card merchant earnings and a $156 thousand other-than-temporary impairment charge on investment securities. The decrease in credit card merchant earnings was due to the sale in the fourth quarter of 2008 of the Corporation's credit card merchant processing business. This decrease was however offset by a $331 thousand reduction in processing costs related to this business. The impairment charge is related to a collateralized debt obligation consisting of a pool of trust preferred securities issued by financial institutions. This investment was initially determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired in the fourth quarter of 2008, at which time an $803 thousand impairment charge to earnings was recognized, and the investment was written-down to its estimated fair value of $760 thousand. Following an updated impairmen t analysis in the first quarter of 2009, an additional $156 thousand impairment charge was recognized, with the carrying value reduced from $760 thousand to $604 thousand, the estimated fair value at March 31, 2009. Despite the fact that we continue to receive all contractual payments on this security, the additional impairment charge was based on a cash flow analysis with several factors considered, including higher deferrals by the issuers of the underlying securities, assumed default rates, a first quarter additional downgrade by rating agencies and the continued weakness in the U.S. economy, and the financial services sector in particular. The decrease in non-interest income was also impacted by a $106 thousand decrease in revenue from the Corporation's equity investment in Cephas Capital Partners, LP. The above decreases were somewhat offset by a $71 thousand increase in gains on the sale of newly originated mortgages, as well as increases in revenue from CFS Group, Inc. and check card interchange fee i ncome totaling $44 thousand and $29 thousand, respectively.
First quarter 2009 operating expenses were $629 thousand or 7.5% higher than the comparable period last year. This increase was significantly impacted by a $591 thousand increase in pension and other employee benefits, principally due to a $534 thousand increase in periodic pension expense. The increase in this expense was related in large part to a decrease in the fair value of plan assets impacted by the overall market decline during 2008. Other significant expense increases included a $294 thousand increase in salaries, a $218 thousand increase in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance, a $106 thousand increase in loan and OREO expenses and a $72 thousand increase in net occupancy costs. The increase in salaries reflects the staff additions associated with the purchase of three branch offices from M&T in March of last year, as well as merit increases over the past year and higher incentive compensation. The increase in FDIC insurance was due to higher premium asses sments resulting from the increase in the number of bank failures since the beginning of 2008. There exists the potential of a substantial increase in FDIC insurance expense in the second quarter related to an interim rule
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issued by the FDIC on February 27, 2009 which would impose an emergency special assessment of 20 basis points on deposits of all FDIC insured institutions. While no determination has yet been made as to the final special assessment, it is expected that the assessment will be substantially less than the 20 basis points originally proposed in the interim rule. Higher loan and OREO expenses were due to increases in OREO expenses and losses on the sale of OREO, as well as higher collection costs, while the increase in net occupancy costs was primarily related to the above mentioned branch acquisitions. These increases were offset to some extent primarily by the aforementioned $331 thousand decrease in credit card merchant processing costs, a $133 thousand decrease in amortization of intangible assets and a $108 thousand decrease in marketing and advertising. The decrease in amortization expense was due to the fact that d uring the first quarter of 2008 the Corporation had accelerated the amortization of the intangible asset related to the purchase of the trust relationships from Partners Trust Bank in light of the closing of a large account during that quarter, while the decrease in marketing and advertising was due in large part to marketing costs incurred during the first quarter of last year related to the branch acquisitions from M&T.
A $295 thousand decrease in income tax expense and the decrease in the effective tax rate from 33.2% in the first quarter of 2008 to 30.7% in the first quarter of this year resulted principally from a $703 thousand decrease in pre-tax income as well as an increase in the relative percentage of tax-exempt income to pre-tax income.
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Average Consolidated Balance Sheet and Interest Analysis (dollars in thousands)
For the purpose of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the daily average loan amounts outstanding. Daily balances were used for average balance computations. Investment securities are stated at amortized cost. No tax equivalent adjustments have been made in calculating yields on obligations of states and political subdivisions.
March 31, 2008
Assets
Average Balance
Yield/Rate
Earning assets:
Loans
$562,063
$ 8,529
6.15%
$543,743
$ 9,204
6.81%
166,361
1,873
4.57%
140,609
1,659
4.74%
Tax-exempt securities
26,441
229
3.52%
17,689
171
3.88%
1,960
0.25%
5,769
36
2.54%
37,665
0.24%
545
2.58%
Total earning assets
794,490
10,655
5.44%
708,355
11,073
6.29%
Non-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks
22,357
24,068
24,897
23,178
30,311
30,447
(9,213)
(8,499)
AFS valuation allowance
4,937
8,447
$867,779
$785,996
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest bearing demand deposits
$ 42,976
25
0.23%
$ 37,911
60
0.64%
Savings and insured moneymarket deposits
223,901
400
0.72%
174,732
596
1.37%
Time deposits
255,327
1,773
2.82%
255,601
2,615
4.11%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances andsecurities sold under agreements torepurchase
85,575
765
3.63%
70,156
767
4.40%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
607,779
2,963
1.98%
538,400
4,038
3.02%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits
164,327
146,077
12,103
12,130
784,209
696,607
Shareholders' equity
83,570
89,389
Net interest rate spread
3.46%
3.27%
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Net interest margin
3.93%
3.99%
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The following table sets forth for the periods indicated, a summary of the changes in interest and dividends earned and interest paid resulting from changes in volume and changes in rates (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 Compared to Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2008
Increase (Decrease) Due to (1)
Volume
Rate
Net
Interest and dividends earned on:
$ 280
$ (955)
$ (675)
280
(66)
214
(18)
58
(15)
(20)
(35)
26
20
$1,207
$(1,625)
$ (418)
Interest paid on:
(43)
Savings and insured money market deposits
136
(332)
(196)
(3)
(839)
(842)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
147
(149)
$ 459
$(1,534)
$(1,075)
$ 748
$ (91)
$ 657
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity management involves the ability to meet the cash flow requirements of deposit customers, borrowers, and the operating, investing, and financing activities of the Corporation. The Corporation uses a variety of resources to meet its liquidity needs. These include short term investments, cash flow from lending and investing activities, core deposit growth and non-core funding sources, such as time deposits of $100,000 or more, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings.
The Corporation is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLB") which allows it to access borrowings which enhance management's ability to satisfy future liquidity needs. At March 31, 2009, the Corporation maintained a $165.7 million line of credit with the FHLB, as compared to $149.4 million at March 31, 2008.
During the first three months of 2009, cash and cash equivalents increased $52.5 million as compared to an increase of $27.5 million during the first three months of last year. In addition to cash provided by operating activities, major sources of cash during the first quarter of 2009 included a $46.8 million increase in deposits, proceeds from sales, maturities and principal reductions on securities totaling $22.6 million, a net decrease in loans of $9.2 million and a $2.0 million increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase. Proceeds from the above were used principally to fund purchases of securities totaling $24.0 million, the payment of cash dividends in the amount of $875 thousand and the purchase of fixed assets totaling $671 thousand.
In addition to cash provided by operating activities, a major source of cash in the first quarter of 2008 was the net cash received in the M&T branch acquisition totaling $43.6 million. The major factors netting to this included cash received for the deposits assumed totaling $64.6 million, which was offset primarily by the purchase of $12.6 million of loans, the payment of an $8.4 million premium for the deposits acquired, and the purchase of fixed assets totaling $120 thousand. Other primary sources of cash during the first three months of 2008 included proceeds from maturities and principal payments on securities totaling $37.0 million, a $37.6 million increase in other deposits and $2.8 million in net redemptions of FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank stock. Proceeds from the above were used primarily to fund a $58.3 million net reduction of FHLB advances and other borrowed funds, purchases of securities totaling $27.9 million, a $2.9 million net increase in loans, payment of cash divide nds totaling $880 thousand, and the purchase of fixed assets and treasury shares totaling $582 thousand and $136 thousand, respectively.
As of March 31, 2009, the Corporation's consolidated leverage ratio was 8.82%. The Tier I and Total Risk Adjusted Capital ratios were 12.23% and 13.78%, respectively.
All of the above ratios are in excess of the requirements for being considered "well capitalized" by the FDIC, the Federal Reserve and the New York State Banking Department.
During the first quarter of 2009 the Corporation declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share, unchanged from the dividend declared during the first quarter of 2008.
When shares of the Corporation become available in the market, we may purchase them after careful consideration of our capital position. On November 19, 2008, the Corporation's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 90,000 shares over a one year period, either through open market or privately negotiated transactions. During the first three months of 2009, the Corporation purchased 3,580 shares at an average price of $19.47 per share. As of March 31, 2009, a total of 12,716 shares had been purchased since the inception of the announced repurchase program. Additionally, during the first quarter of 2009, 21,548 shares were re-issued from treasury to fund the stock component of directors' 2008 compensation, as well as the stock component of an executive officer's 2008 bonus and funding for the Corporation's profit sharing, savings and investment plan.
Interest Rate Risk
As intermediaries between borrowers and savers, commercial banks incur both interest rate risk and liquidity risk. The Corporation's Asset/Liability Committee ("ALCO") has the strategic responsibility for setting the policy guidelines on acceptable exposure to these areas. These guidelines contain specific measures and limits regarding these risks, which are monitored on a regular basis. The ALCO is made up of the president and chief executive officer, two executive vice presidents, chief financial officer, asset liability management officer, senior marketing officer, and others representing key functions.
The ALCO is also responsible for supervising the preparation and annual revisions of the financial segments of the annual budget, which is built upon the committee's economic and interest-rate assumptions. It is the responsibility of the ALCO to modify prudently the Corporation's asset/liability policies.
Interest rate risk is the risk that net interest income will fluctuate as a result of a change in interest rates. It is the assumption of interest rate risk, along with credit risk, that drives the net interest margin of a financial institution. For that reason, the ALCO has established tolerance limits based upon a 200-basis point change in interest rates. At March 31, 2009, it is estimated that an immediate 200-basis point decrease in interest rates would negatively impact the next 12 months net interest income by 9.91% and an immediate 200-basis point increase would positively impact the next 12 months net interest income by 1.05%. Both are within the Corporation's policy guideline of 15% established by ALCO.
A related component of interest rate risk is the expectation that the market value of our capital account will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. This component is a direct corollary to the earnings-impact component: an institution exposed to earnings erosion is also exposed to shrinkage in market value. At March 31, 2009, it is estimated that an immediate 200-basis point decrease in interest rates would negatively impact the market value of our capital account by 14.16% and an immediate 200-basis point increase in interest rates would negatively impact the market value by 3.03%. Both are within the established tolerance limit of 15%.
Management does recognize the need for certain hedging strategies during periods of anticipated higher fluctuations in interest rates and the Board-approved Funds Management Policy provides for limited use of certain derivatives in asset liability management. These strategies were not employed during the first three months of 2009.
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Information required by this Item is set forth herein in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations under the heading "Interest Rate Risk."
Item 4: Controls and Procedures
The Corporation's management, with the participation of our President and Chief
Executive Officer, who is the Corporation's principal executive officer, and our Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, who is the Corporation's principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2009. Based upon that evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of March 31, 2009.
During the first fiscal quarter, there have been no changes in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting.
There have been no material changes in the risk factors set forth in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Item 2.
(c)
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
Total number of shares purchased
Average price paid per share
Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs
Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs
1/1/09-1/31/09
80,864
2/1/09-2/28/09
2,296
$20.15
78,568
3/1/09-3/31/09
1,284
$18.25
77,284
Quarter ended 3/31/09
3,580
$19.47
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(1) On November 19, 2008, the Corporation announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to 90,000 shares, or approximately 2.6% of the Corporation's then outstanding common stock over a twelve month period, expiring November 19, 2009. This program replaced the share repurchase program that had been approved in November of 2006, and expired in November 2008. Purchases will be made from time to time on the open-market or in private negotiated transactions, and will be at the discretion of management. Of the above, 1,296 shares were open-market transactions and the remaining 2,284 shares were privately negotiated transactions.
Item 6.
The Corporation files herewith the following exhibits:
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of January 21, 2009. Filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant's Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 22, 2009 and incorporated by reference herein.
31.1 Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
31.2 Certification of Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
32.1 Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 19 U.S.C. 1350.
32.2 Certification of Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 19 U.S.C. 1350.
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.
DATE:
May 8, 2009
/s/ Ronald M. Bentley
Ronald M. Bentley
President & CEO
/s/ John R. Battersby Jr.
John R. Battersby Jr.
Treasurer & CFO
FORM 10 - Q
QUARTERLY REPORT
EXHIBIT INDEX
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2009
ELMIRA, NEW YORK
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