UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013
OR
Commission File Number 0-29480
HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
(360) 943-1500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 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 x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date:
As of April 17, 2013 there were 15,148,304 common shares outstanding, with no par value, of the registrant.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT
PART I.
Financial Information
Item 1.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited):
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
PART II.
Other Information
Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
Item 6.
Exhibits
Signatures
Certifications
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Forward Looking Statements
“Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel we have acquired including the Northwest Commercial Bank, Cowlitz Bank and Pierce Commercial Bank transactions, or may in the future acquire, into our operations, and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames or at all, and any goodwill charges related thereto and costs or difficulties relating to the integration matters, including but not limited to customer and employee retention, which might be greater than expected; the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in our allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets, which may lead to increased losses and non-performing assets in our loan portfolio, and may result in our allowance for loan losses no being adequate to cover actual losses, and require us to increase our allowance for loan losses; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources; risks related to acquiring assets in or entering markets in which we have not previously operated and may not be familiar; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market areas; results of examinations of us by the Federal Reserve and of our bank subsidiaries by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”), the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks (the “Washington DFI”) or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, require us to increase our reserve for loan losses, write-down assets, change our regulatory capital position or affect our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, which could adversely affect our liquidity and earnings; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business including changes in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules as a result of Basel III; our ability to control operating costs and expenses; the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and implementing the regulations; further increases in premiums for deposit insurance; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risk associated with the loans on our condensed consolidated statement of financial condition; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our workforce and potential associated charges; failure or security breach of computer systems on which we depend; our ability to retain key members of our senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; our ability to implement our expansion strategy of pursuing acquisitions and de novo branching; increased competitive pressures among financial service companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; adverse changes in the securities markets; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services; and other risks detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to the Company. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause our actual results for the remainder of 2013 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us, and could negatively affect the Company’s operating and stock price performance.
As used throughout this report, the terms “we”, “our”, “us”, or the “Company” refer to Heritage Financial Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Cash on hand and in banks
Interest earning deposits
Cash and cash equivalents
Investment securities available for sale
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $11,808 and $11,010)
Loans held for sale
Originated loans receivable, net
Less: Allowance for loan losses
Originated loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses
Purchased covered loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of ($4,710 and $4,352)
Purchased non-covered loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of ($4,925 and $5,117)
Total loans receivable, net
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) indemnification asset
Other real estate owned ($367 and $260 covered by FDIC loss share, respectively)
Premises and equipment, net
Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock, at cost
Accrued interest receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Deferred income taxes, net
Other intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Total assets
Deposits
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Total liabilities
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, no par value, 2,500,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
Common stock, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 15,148,304 and 15,117,980 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2012, respectively
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans
Taxable interest on investment securities
Nontaxable interest on investment securities
Interest on interest earning deposits
Total interest income
Interest expense:
Other borrowings
Total interest expense
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses on originated loans
Provision for loan losses on purchased loans
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
Noninterest income:
Bargain purchase gain on bank acquisition
Service charges and other fees
Merchant Visa income, net
Change in FDIC indemnification asset
Other income
Total noninterest income
Noninterest expense:
Impairment loss on investment securities, net
Compensation and employee benefits
Occupancy and equipment
Data processing
Marketing
Professional services
State and local taxes
Federal deposit insurance premium
Other real estate owned, net
Other expense
Total noninterest expense
Income before income taxes
Income tax expense
Net income
Basic earnings per common share
Diluted earnings per common share
Dividends declared per common share
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive Income
Change in fair value of securities available for sale, net of tax of $(184) and $(176)
Accretion of other-than-temporary impairment on securities held to maturity, net of tax of $7 and $14
Other comprehensive loss
Comprehensive income
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2013
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Balance at December 31, 2012
Restricted stock awards issued, net of forfeitures
Stock option compensation expense
Exercise of stock options (including excess tax benefits from nonqualified stock options)
Restricted stock compensation expense
Excess tax benefits from restricted stock
Common stock repurchased and retired
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.08 per share)
Balance at March 31, 2013
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Changes in net deferred loan fees (costs), net of amortization
Provision for loan losses
Net change in accrued interest receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Recognition of compensation related to ESOP shares and share based payment
Tax provision realized from stock options exercised, share based payment and dividends on unallocated ESOP shares
Amortization of intangible assets
Deferred income tax
Impairment loss on investment of securities
Origination of loans held for sale
Gain on sale of loans
Proceeds from sale of loans
Valuation adjustment on other real estate owned
(Gain) loss on other real estate owned, net
Loss on sale of premises and equipment, net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Loans originated, net of principal payments
Maturities of investment securities available for sale
Maturities of investment securities held to maturity
Purchase of investment securities available for sale
Purchase of investment securities held to maturity
Purchase of premises and equipment
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock
Net cash received from acquisitions
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in deposits
Common stock cash dividends paid
Net decrease in securities sold under agreement to repurchase
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Repurchase of common stock
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest
Cash paid for income taxes
Seller-financed sale of other real estate owned
Loans transferred to other real estate owned
Assets acquired (liabilities assumed) in acquisitions:
Purchased non-covered loans receivable
Other real estate owned
FHLB stock
Core deposit intangible
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
(a) Description of Business
Heritage Financial Corporation (the “Company”) is a bank holding company incorporated in the State of Washington in August 1997. The Company is primarily engaged in the business of planning, directing and coordinating the business activities of its wholly owned subsidiaries: Heritage Bank and Central Valley Bank (the “Banks”). The Banks are Washington-chartered commercial banks and their deposits are insured by the FDIC under the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”). Heritage Bank conducts business from its main office in Olympia, Washington and its twenty-seven branch offices located in western Washington and the greater Portland, Oregon area. Central Valley Bank conducts business from its main office in Toppenish, Washington and its five branch offices located in Yakima and Kittitas counties of Washington State.
The Company’s business consists primarily of lending and deposit relationships with small businesses and their owners in its market areas and attracting deposits from the general public. The Company also makes real estate construction and land development loans and consumer loans and originates for sale or investment purposes first mortgage loans on residential properties located in western and central Washington State and the greater Portland, Oregon area.
Effective July 30, 2010, Heritage Bank entered into a definitive agreement with the FDIC, pursuant to which Heritage Bank acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Cowlitz Bank, a Washington state-chartered bank headquartered in Longview, Washington (the “Cowlitz Acquisition”). The Cowlitz Acquisition included nine branches of Cowlitz Bank, including its division Bay Bank, which opened as branches of Heritage Bank as of August 2, 2010. It also included the Trust Services Division of Cowlitz Bank. Effective November 5, 2010, Heritage Bank entered into a definitive agreement with the FDIC, pursuant to which Heritage Bank acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Pierce Commercial Bank, a Washington state-chartered bank headquartered in Tacoma, Washington (the “Pierce Commercial Acquisition”). The Pierce Commercial Acquisition included one branch, which opened as a branch of Heritage Bank as of November 8, 2010.
On September 14, 2012, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement along with its financial institution subsidiary, Heritage Bank, to acquire Northwest Commercial Bank (“NCB”) a full service commercial bank headquartered in Lakewood, Washington (the “NCB Acquisition”). NCB operated two branch locations in Washington State. The transaction closed on January 9, 2013, and NCB was merged with and into Heritage Bank. See Note 2, “Business Combination.”
The Cowlitz Acquisition, Pierce Commercial Acquisition and NCB Acquisition are collectively referred to as the “Cowlitz, Pierce and NCB Acquisitions.”
On March 11, 2013, the Company announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Valley Community Bancshares, Inc., headquartered in Puyallup, Washington. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals, and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2013. See Note 14, “Proposed Mergers and Acquisitions.”
On April 8, 2013, the Company announced the proposed merger of its wholly-owned bank subsidiaries, with Central Valley Bank merging with and into Heritage Bank. Following the merger, Central Valley Bank will be operated as Heritage Bank dba Central Valley Bank. The merger is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2013. See Note 14, “Proposed Mergers and Acquisitions.”
(b) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), for interim financial information, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read with our December 31, 2012 audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K”). In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three
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months ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013. In preparing the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates related to the allowance for loan losses, other than temporary impairments in the fair value of investment securities, expected cash flows of purchased loans and related indemnification asset, fair value measurements, stock-based compensation, impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets and income taxes are particularly subject to change.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on prior period net income or stockholders’ equity.
(c) Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies used in preparation of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are disclosed in our 2012 Annual Form 10-K. There have not been any material changes in our significant accounting policies compared to those contained in our Form 10-K disclosure for the year ended December 31, 2012.
(d) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Updated (“ASU”) 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, was issued in December 2011 to require an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. An entity is required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The adoption of the Update did not have a material effect on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements at the date of adoption.
FASB ASU 2012-06, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Subsequent Accounting for an Indemnification Asset Recognized at the Acquisition Date as a Result of a Government-Assisted Acquisition of a Financial Institution, was issued in October 2012. The objective of the Update is to address the diversity in practice about how to interpret the terms “on the same basis” and “contractual limitations” when subsequently measuring an indemnification asset. This Update is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2012. Early adoption was permitted, and adoption should be applied prospectively to indemnification assets existing as of the date of adoption. The adoption of this Update did not have a material effect on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements at the date of adoption as the Company previously accounted for its indemnification asset in a manner consistent with the Update.
FASB ASU 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, was issued in February 2013. The Update requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component and to present either on the face of the statement where net income is presented, or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The amendments are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this Update did not have a material effect on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The additional disclosures are included in Note 7, “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.”
On September 14, 2012, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement along with its financial institution subsidiary, Heritage Bank, to acquire NCB headquartered in Lakewood, Washington. NCB was a full service commercial bank that operated two branch locations in Washington State. The transaction closed on January 9, 2013, and NCB was merged with and into Heritage Bank.
Pursuant to the agreement, the Company provided cash consideration of $3.0 million, or $5.50 per NCB share, which was paid out on January 9, 2013. Additionally, the NCB shareholders have the ability to potentially receive additional consideration based on an earn-out structure from the sale of an asset included in “other real estate owned.” The estimated additional consideration as of January 9, 2013 is approximately $533,000, or $0.99 per NCB share, and is included in “accrued expenses and other liabilities.” Prior to the closing of the transaction, NCB redeemed its outstanding preferred stock of approximately $2.0 million issued to the U.S. Department of Treasury in connection with its participation in the Troubled Asset Relief Program Capital Purchase Plan.
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The acquisition of the net assets constitutes a business acquisition as defined by FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations. The Business Combinations topic establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Accordingly, the estimated fair values of the acquired assets, including the identifiable intangible assets, and the assumed liabilities in the acquisition were measured and recorded as of the acquisition date. A description of the methods used to determine the fair values of the significant assets and liabilities of the acquisition is included in Note 1, “Description of Business and Basis of Presentation” and Note 13, “Fair Value Measurements.”
A statement of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the NCB Acquisition was as follows:
Assets
Premises and equipment
Total assets acquired
Liabilities
Total liabilities assumed
Net assets acquired
The cost basis of net assets transferred to Heritage Bank was $6.1 million. A bargain purchase gain of $399,000 was recognized by the Company in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2013. A summary of the net assets purchased and the estimated fair value adjustments and resulting bargain purchase gain recognized from the NCB Acquisition was as follows:
Cost basis of net assets on acquisition date
Cash consideration paid
Fair value adjustments:
Investment securities
Purchased non-covered loans, net
Deferred income tax, net
Certificates of deposit
Bargain purchase gain recognized from the acquisition
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The bargain purchase gain represents the excess of the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed over the value of the consideration paid. The bargain purchase gain was influenced significantly by the net deferred tax asset acquired in the NCB Acquisition. NCB had significant net operating losses and as a result of its estimate of whether or not it was more likely than not that the net deferred tax asset would be realized, had recorded a full valuation allowance on the net deferred tax asset. The Company, however, has reviewed the net deferred tax asset and determined it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax asset would be realized by the Company.
The operating results of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2013 include the operating results produced by the net assets acquired from the NCB Acquisition for the period from January 10, 2013 to March 31, 2013. The Company has considered the requirement of FASB ASC 805 related to the contribution of the NCB Acquisition to the Company’s results of operations. The table below presents only the significant results for the acquired business from acquisition date to March 31, 2013.
Interest income: Interest and fees on loans (1)
Interest income: Interest and fees on loans (2)
Interest expense: Deposits
Net effect, pre-tax
The Company also considered the pro forma requirements of FASB ASC 805 and deemed it not necessary to provide pro forma financial statements as required under the standard as the NCB Acquisition was not material to the Company. The Company believes that the historical NCB operating results are not of enough significance to be meaningful to the Company’s results of operations.
There were no acquisitions completed by the Company during the year ended December 31, 2012.
The Company originates loans in the ordinary course of business. These loans are identified as “originated” loans. Disclosures related to the Company’s recorded investment in originated loans receivable generally exclude accrued interest receivable and net deferred loan origination fees and costs because they are insignificant. The Company has also acquired loans through FDIC-assisted and open bank transactions. Loans acquired in a business acquisition are designated as “purchased” loans. The Company refers to the purchased loans subject to the FDIC shared-loss agreements as “covered” loans, and those loans without a shared-loss agreement are referred to as “non-covered” loans. Loans purchased with evidence of credit deterioration since origination for which it is probable that not all contractually required payments will be collected are accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. These loans are identified as “purchased impaired” loans. Loans purchased that are not accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30 are accounted for under FASB ASC 310-20, Receivables—Nonrefundable fees and Other Costs. These loans are identified as “purchased other” loans.
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(a) Loan Origination/Risk Management
The Company originates loans in one of the four segments of the total loan portfolio: commercial business, real estate construction and land development, one-to-four family residential, and consumer. Within these segments are classes of loans to which management monitors and assesses credit risk in the loan portfolios. The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income within an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on a regular basis. A reporting system supplements the review process by providing management with frequent reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies, and nonperforming and potential problem loans. The Company also conducts external loan reviews and validates the credit risk assessment on a periodic basis. Results of these reviews are presented to management. The loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by lenders and credit personnel, as well as the Company’s policies and procedures.
A discussion of the risk characteristics of each portfolio segment is as follows:
Commercial Business:
There are three significant classes of loans in the commercial portfolio segment, including commercial and industrial loans, owner-occupied commercial real estate, and non-owner occupied commercial real estate. The owner and non-owner occupied commercial real estate are both considered commercial real estate loans. As the commercial and industrial loans carry different risk characteristics than the commercial real estate loans, they are discussed separately below.
Commercial and industrial. Commercial and industrial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may include a personal guarantee; however, some short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.
Commercial real estate. The Company originates commercial real estate loans within its primary market areas. These loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial and industrial loans, in addition to those of real estate loans. These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Commercial real estate involves more risk than other classes in that the lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts, and payments on loans secured by real estate properties are dependent on successful operation and management of the properties. Repayment of these loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate market or the economy.
One-to-Four Family Residential:
The majority of the Company’s one-to four-family residential loans are secured by single-family residences located in its primary market areas. The Company’s underwriting standards require that single-family portfolio loans generally are owner-occupied and do not exceed 80% of the lower of appraised value at origination or cost of the underlying collateral. Terms of maturity typically range from 15 to 30 years. The Company generally sells most single-family loans in the secondary market. Management determines to what extent the Company will retain or sell these loans and other fixed rate mortgages in order to control the Banks’ interest rate sensitivity position, growth and liquidity.
Real Estate Construction and Land Development:
The Company originates construction loans for one-to-four family residential and for five or more family residential and commercial properties. The one-to-four family residential construction loans generally include construction of custom homes whereby the home buyer is the borrower. The Company also provides financing to builders for the construction of pre-sold homes and, in selected cases, to builders for the construction of speculative residential property. Substantially all construction loans are short-term in nature and priced with a variable rate of interest. Construction lending can involve a higher level of risk than other types of lending because funds are advanced partially based upon the value of the project, which is uncertain prior to the project’s completion. Because of the uncertainties inherent in estimating construction costs as well as the market value of a completed project and the effects of governmental regulation of real property, the Company’s estimates with regards to the total funds required to complete a project and the related loan-to-value ratio may vary from actual results. As a result, construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment dependent, in part, on the success of the ultimate project and the ability of the borrower to sell or lease the property or refinance the indebtedness. If the Company’s estimate of the value of a project at completion proves to be overstated, it may have inadequate security for repayment of the loan and may incur a loss if the borrower does not repay the loan. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term
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lenders, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing.
Consumer:
The Company originates consumer loans and lines of credit that are both secured and unsecured. The underwriting process is developed to ensure a qualifying primary and secondary source of repayment. Underwriting standards for home equity loans are heavily influenced by statutory requirements, which include, but are not limited to, a maximum loan-to-value percentage of 80%, collection remedies, the number of such loans a borrower can have at one time and documentation requirements. To monitor and manage consumer loan risk, policies and procedures are developed and modified, as needed. The majority of the consumer loans are relatively small amounts spread across many individual borrowers which minimizes the credit risk. Additionally, trend reports are reviewed by management on a regular basis.
Originated loans receivable at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consisted of the following portfolio segments and classes:
Commercial business:
Commercial and industrial
Owner-occupied commercial real estate
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate
Total commercial business
One-to-four family residential
Real estate construction and land development:
Five or more family residential and commercial properties
Total real estate construction and land development
Consumer
Gross originated loans receivable
Net deferred loan fees
Allowance for loan losses
The recorded investment of purchased covered loans receivable at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consisted of the following portfolio segments and classes:
Gross purchased covered loans receivable
Purchased covered loans receivable, net
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The March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 gross recorded investment balance of purchased impaired covered loans accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30 was $57.4 million and $59.0 million, respectively. The gross recorded investment balance of purchased other covered loans was $28.6 million and $29.3 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. At both March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the recorded investment balance of purchased covered loans which are no longer covered under the FDIC loss-sharing agreements was $3.5 million.
Funds advanced on the purchased covered loans subsequent to acquisition, identified as “subsequent advances,” are included in the purchased covered loan balances as these subsequent advances are covered under the loss-sharing agreements. These subsequent advances are not accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30. The total balance of subsequent advances on the purchased covered loans was $7.7 million and $6.9 million as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
The recorded investment of purchased non-covered loans receivable at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consisted of the following portfolio segments and classes:
Gross purchased non-covered loans receivable
Purchased non-covered loans receivable, net
The loans purchased in the NCB Acquisition on January 9, 2013 are included in the purchased non-covered loans receivable balances shown above as of March 31, 2013. The estimated fair value of the purchased non-covered loans totaled $51.5 million at the acquisition date. The gross recorded investment balance of the NCB purchased impaired loans and the NCB purchased other loans was $4.8 million and $44.3 million at March 31, 2013, respectively.
The March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 gross recorded investment balance of purchased impaired non-covered loans accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30 was $44.6 million and $42.0 million, respectively. The recorded investment balance of purchased other non-covered loans was $65.3 million and $22.1 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
(b) Concentrations of Credit
Most of the Company’s lending activity occurs within the State of Washington, and to a lesser extent the State of Oregon. The primary market areas include Thurston, Pierce, King, Mason, Cowlitz and Clark counties in Washington and Multnomah County in Oregon, as well as other markets. The majority of the Company’s loan portfolio consists of commercial and industrial, non-owner occupied commercial real estate, and owner occupied commercial real estate. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no concentrations of loans related to any single industry in excess of 10% of total loans.
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(c) Credit Quality Indicators
As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to (i) the risk grade of the loans, (ii) the level of classified loans, (iii) net charge-offs, (iv) nonperforming loans, and (v) the general economic conditions of the United States of America, and specifically the states of Washington and Oregon. The Company utilizes a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its loans. Loans are graded on a scale of 0 to 9, and a “W”. A description of the general characteristics of the risk grades is as follows:
Grades 0 to 5: These grades are considered “pass grade” and includes loans with negligible to above average but acceptable risk. These borrowers generally have strong to acceptable capital levels and consistent earnings and debt service capacity. Loans with the higher grades within the “pass” category may include borrowers who are experiencing unusual operating difficulties, but have acceptable payment performance to date. Increased monitoring of financials and/or collateral may be appropriate. Loans with this grade show no immediate loss exposure.
Grade “W”: This grade is considered “pass grade” and includes loans on management’s “watch list” and is intended to be utilized on a temporary basis for pass grade borrowers where a potentially significant risk-modifying action is anticipated in the near term.
Grade 6: This grade includes “Other Assets Especially Mentioned” (“OAEM”) loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and is intended to highlight loans with elevated risks. Loans with this grade show signs of deteriorating profits and capital, and the borrower might not be strong enough to sustain a major setback. The borrower is typically higher than normally leveraged, and outside support might be modest and likely illiquid. The loan is at risk of further decline unless active measures are taken to correct the situation.
Grade 7: This grade includes “Substandard” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines, for which Company has determined have a high credit risk. These loans also have well-defined weaknesses which make payment default or principal exposure likely, but not yet certain. The borrower may have shown serious negative trends in financial ratios and performance. Such loans may be dependent upon collateral liquidation, a secondary source of repayment or an event outside of the normal course of business. Loans with this grade can be placed on accrual or nonaccrual status based on the Company’s accrual policy.
Grade 8: This grade includes “Doubtful” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and the Company has determined these loans to have excessive risk. Such loans are placed on nonaccrual status and may be dependent upon collateral having a value that is difficult to determine or upon some near-term event which lacks certainty. Additionally, these loans generally have a specific valuation allowance.
Grade 9: This grade includes “Loss” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and the Company has determined these loans have the highest risk of loss. Such loans are charged-off or charged-down when payment is acknowledged to be uncertain or when the timing or value of payments cannot be determined. “Loss” is not intended to imply that the loan or some portion of it will never be paid, nor does it in any way imply that there has been a forgiveness of debt.
Loan grades for all commercial business loans and real estate construction and land development loans are established at the origination of the loan. One-to-four family residential loans and consumer loans (“non-commercial loans”) are not graded as a 0 to 9 at origination date as these loans are determined to be “pass graded” loans. These non-commercial loans may subsequently require a 0-9 risk grade if the credit department has evaluated the credit and determined it necessary to classify the loan. Loan grades are reviewed on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if necessary, by the credit department. Typically, an individual loan grade will not be changed from the prior period unless there is a specific indication of credit deterioration or improvement. Credit deterioration is evidenced by delinquency, direct communications with the borrower, or other borrower information that becomes known to management. Credit improvements are evidenced by known facts regarding the borrower or the collateral property.
The loan grades relate to the likelihood of losses in that the higher the grade, the greater the loss potential. Loans with a pass grade may have some inherent losses in the portfolios, but to a lesser extent than the other loan grades. These pass graded loans may also have a zero percent loss based on historical experience and current market trends. The OAEM loan grade is transitory in that the Company is waiting on additional information to determine the likelihood and extent of the potential loss. The likelihood of loss, however, is greater than Watch grade loans because there has been measurable credit deterioration. Loans with a Substandard grade are generally loans for which the Company has individually analyzed for potential impairment. For Doubtful and Loss graded loans, the Company is almost certain of the losses, and the unpaid principal balances are generally charged-off to the realizable value.
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The following tables present the balance of the originated loans receivable by credit quality indicator as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Gross originated loans
The tables above include $30.2 million and $27.5 million of originated impaired loans as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, as detailed in the impaired loans section below. These impaired loans have been individually reviewed for probable losses and have specific valuation allowance, as necessary. The tables above also include potential problem loans. Potential problem loans are those loans that are currently accruing interest and are not considered impaired, but which management is monitoring because the financial information of the borrower causes concern as to their ability to meet their loan repayment terms. Potential problem originated loans as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $25.1 million and $28.3 million, respectively. The balance of potential problem originated loans guaranteed by a governmental agency was $2.5 million and $3.2 million as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. This guarantee reduces the Company’s credit exposure.
The following tables present the recorded invested balance of the purchased other loans receivable by credit quality indicator as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
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Gross purchased other loans
The tables above include $2.0 million and $2.2 million of purchased other impaired loans as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, as detailed in the impaired loans section below. These purchased other impaired loans have been individually reviewed for potential losses and have a specific valuation allowance, as necessary.
Originated nonaccrual loans, segregated by segments and classes of loans, were as follows as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
Gross originated nonaccrual loans
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The recorded investment balance of purchased other nonaccrual loans, segregated by segments and classes of loans, were as follows as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
Gross purchased other nonaccrual loans
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The Company performs an aging analysis of past due loans using the categories of 30-89 days past due and 90 or more days past due. This policy is consistent with regulatory reporting requirements. The balances of originated past due loans, segregated by segments and classes of loans, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
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The balances of purchased other past due loans, segregated by segments and classes of loans, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:
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Originated impaired loans (including restructured loans) at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are set forth in the following tables.
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The Company had governmental guarantees of $3.0 million and $1.9 million related to the impaired originated loan balances at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
The average recorded investment of originated impaired loans (including restructured loans) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 are set forth in the following table.
Gross originated impaired loans
Purchased other loans become impaired when classified as nonaccrual or when modified, resulting in troubled debt restructure. Purchased other impaired loans (including restructured loans) at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are set forth in the following tables.
Gross purchased other impaired loans
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The average recorded investment of purchased other impaired loans (including restructured loans) for three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 are set forth in the following table.
For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 no interest income was recognized subsequent to a loan’s classification as impaired.
(g) Troubled Debt Restructured Loans
A troubled debt restructured loan (“TDR”) is a restructuring in which the Banks, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. TDRs are considered impaired and are separately measured for impairment under FASB ASC 310-10-35, whether on accrual or nonaccrual status.
The recorded investment balance and related allowance for loan losses of accruing and non-accruing TDRs as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:
Originated TDRs
Allowance for loan losses on originated TDRs
Purchased other TDRs
Allowance for loan losses on purchased other TDRs
The unfunded commitment to borrowers related to originated TDRs was $2.2 million and $1.5 million as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. There were no unfunded commitments to borrowers related to the purchased other TDRs as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Originated loans that were modified as TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 are set forth in the following table:
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Total originated TDRs
Of the 13 loans modified during the three months ended March 31, 2013, five loans with a total outstanding principal balance of $1.9 million were previously reported as TDRs as of December 31, 2012. Of the 15 loans modified during the three months ended March 31, 2012, five loans with a total outstanding principal balance of $1.1 million were previously reported as TDRs as of December 31, 2011. The Banks typically grant shorter extension periods to continually monitor the troubled credits despite the fact that the extended date might not be the date the Banks expect the cash flow. The Company does not consider these modifications a subsequent default of a TDR as new loan terms, specifically maturity dates, were granted. The potential losses related to these loans would have been considered in the period the loan was first reported as a TDR and adjusted, as necessary, in the current periods based on more recent information.
There were no purchased other loans that were modified as TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2013. There was one commercial and industrial purchased other loan totaling $19,000 that was modified for the first time as a TDR during the three months ended March 31, 2012.
The majority of the Banks’ TDRs are a result of granting extensions to troubled credits which have already been adversely classified. We grant such extensions to reassess the borrower’s financial status and to develop a plan for repayment. Certain modifications with extensions also include interest rate reductions, which is the second most prevalent concession. Certain TDRs were additionally re-amortized over a longer period of time. These modifications would all be considered a concession for a borrower that could not obtain similar financing terms from another source other than from the Banks.
The financial effects of each modification will vary based on the specific restructure. For the majority of the Banks’ TDRs, the loans were interest-only with a balloon payment at maturity. If the interest rate is not adjusted and the terms are consistent with market, the Banks might not experience any loss associated with the restructure. If, however, the restructure involves forbearance agreements or interest rate modifications, the Banks might not collect all the principal and interest based on the original contractual terms. The Banks estimate the necessary allowance for loan losses on TDRs using the same guidance as other impaired loans.
There were no originated or purchased other TDRs that had been modified during the previous twelve months ended that subsequently defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012.
(h) Purchased Impaired Loans
As indicated above, the Company purchased impaired loans from the Cowlitz, Pierce and NCB Acquisitions which are accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30.
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The following tables reflect the outstanding balance at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 of the purchased impaired loans by acquisition:
Gross purchased impaired covered loans
The total balance of subsequent advances on the purchased impaired covered loans was $4.6 million and $3.8 million as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Heritage Bank has the option to modify certain purchased covered loans which may terminate the FDIC loss-share coverage on those modified loans. At both March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the recorded investment balance of purchased impaired covered loans which are no longer covered under the FDIC loss-sharing agreements was $1.7 million. Heritage Bank continues to report these loans in the covered portfolio as they are in a pool and they continue to be accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30. The FDIC indemnification asset has been properly adjusted to reflect the change in the loan status.
Gross purchased impaired non-covered loans
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On the acquisition date, the amount by which the undiscounted expected cash flows of the purchased impaired loans exceed the estimate fair value of the loan is the “accretable yield”. The accretable yield is then measured at each financial reporting date and represents the difference between the remaining undiscounted expected cash flows and the current carrying value of the purchased impaired loan.
The following table summarizes the accretable yield on the purchased impaired loans resulting from the Cowlitz, Pierce and NCB Acquisitions for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. As the NCB Acquisition was as of January 9, 2013, there are no three months ended March 31, 2012 balances.
Balance at the beginning of period (1)
Accretion
Disposals and other
Change in accretable yield
Balance at the end of period
Balance at the beginning of period
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level deemed appropriate by management to adequately provide for known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio. A summary of the changes in the originated loans’ allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 are as follows:
Loans charged off
Recoveries of loans previously charged off
Provision charged to operations
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A summary of the changes in the purchased covered and purchased non-covered loans’ allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 are as follows:
Recoveries of loans charged off
Provisions charged to operations
The purchased loans acquired in the Cowlitz, Pierce and NCB Acquisitions are subject to the Company’s internal and external credit review. If and when credit deterioration occurs subsequent to the acquisition dates, a provision for loan losses will be charged to earnings for the full amount without regard to the FDIC loss-sharing agreement for the covered loan balances. The portion of the estimated loss reimbursable from the FDIC is recorded in noninterest income and increases the FDIC indemnification asset.
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The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment method as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2013:
Allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013:
December 31, 2012
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provisions for / (Reallocation of) allowance
March 31, 2013
Allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2013 allocated to:
Originated loans individually evaluated for impairment
Originated loans collectively evaluated for impairment
Purchased other covered loans individually evaluated for impairment
Purchased other covered loans collectively evaluated for impairment
Purchased other non-covered loans individually evaluated for impairment
Purchased other non-covered loans collectively evaluated for impairment
Purchased impaired covered loans collectively evaluated for impairment
Purchased impaired non-covered loans collectively evaluated for impairment
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The following table details the recorded investment balance of the loan receivables disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment method as of March 31, 2013:
Total gross loans receivable as of March 31, 2013
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The following table details the balance in the allowance for loan losses disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment method for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and as of December 31, 2012:
Allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2012:
December 31, 2011
Provisions for (Reallocation of) allowance
March 31, 2012
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2012 allocated to:
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The following table details the recorded investment balance of the loan receivables disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment method for the year ended December 31, 2012:
Total gross loans receivable as of December 31, 2012
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Changes in the FDIC indemnification asset during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 are as follows:
Beginning Balance
Cash payments received or receivable from the FDIC
FDIC share of additional estimated losses
Net amortization
Changes in the other real estate owned during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 are as follows:
Additions
Additions from acquisition
Proceeds from dispositions
Gain (loss) on sales
Valuation adjustment
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) by component, during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 are as follows:
AOCI before reclassification
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income
Ending Balance
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(a) Earnings Per Common Share
The following table illustrates the reconciliation of weighted average shares used for earnings per common share computations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
Net income:
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities
Net income allocated to common shareholders
Basic:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Less: Restricted stock awards
Total basic weighted average common shares outstanding
Diluted:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
Incremental shares from stock options
Total diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
Potential dilutive shares are excluded from the computation of earnings per share if their effect is anti-dilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 anti-dilutive shares outstanding related to options and warrants to acquire common stock totaled 207,468 and 305,660, respectively, as the assumed proceeds from exercise price, tax benefits and future compensation was in excess of the market value.
(b) Dividends
Common Stock: The timing and amount of cash dividends paid on our common stock depends on the Company’s earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other relevant factors. Dividends on common stock from the Company depend substantially upon receipt of dividends from the Banks, which are the Company’s predominant sources of income. The following table summarizes the dividend activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and subsequent through the date of this filing.
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Declared
January 30, 2013
April 24, 2013
The FDIC and the Washington DFI have the authority under their supervisory powers to prohibit the payment of dividends by Heritage Bank and Central Valley Bank to the Company. Additionally, current guidance from the Federal Reserve Board provides, among other things, that dividends per share on the Company’s common stock generally should not exceed earnings per share, measured over the previous four fiscal quarters. Current regulations allow the Company and its subsidiary banks to pay dividends on their common stock if the Company’s or Banks’ regulatory capital would not be reduced below the statutory capital requirements set by the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC.
(c) Stock Repurchase Program
The Company has had various stock repurchase programs since March 1999. On August 30, 2012, the Board of Directors approved the Company’s tenth stock repurchase plan, authorizing the repurchase of up to 5% of the Company’s outstanding shares or approximately 757,000 shares. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company did not repurchase shares under the plan. In total, the Company has repurchased 52,900 shares at an average price of $13.88 per share under this tenth plan. The Company repurchased 7,780 shares at an average price of $14.21 to pay withholding taxes on restricted stock that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2013.
Stock options generally vest ratably over three years and expire five years after they become exercisable or vest ratably over four years and expire ten years from date of grant. Restricted stock awards issued generally have a five-year cliff vesting or four year ratable vesting schedule. The Company issues new shares to satisfy share option exercises and restricted stock awards. As of March 31, 2013, 244,151 shares remain available for future issuances under stock-based compensation plans.
(a) Stock Option Awards
For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 the Company recognized compensation expense related to stock options of $22,000 and $42,000, respectively, and a related tax benefit of $0 and $1,000, respectively. As of March 31, 2013, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options was $74,000 and the related weighted average period over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately 1.2 years. The intrinsic value and cash proceeds from options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2013 totaled $6,000 and $20,000, respectively. There were no options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2012.
The following tables summarize the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
Outstanding at December 31, 2012
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited or expired
Outstanding at March 31, 2013
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2013
Exercisable at March 31, 2013
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Outstanding at December 31, 2011
Outstanding at March 31, 2012
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2012
Exercisable at March 31, 2012
(b) Restricted Stock Awards
For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized compensation expense related to restricted stock awards of $251,000 and $195,000, respectively, and a related tax benefit of $88,000 and $68,000, respectively. As of March 31, 2013, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards was $1.9 million and the related weighted average period over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately 2.4 years. The vesting date fair value of restricted stock awards that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $615,000 and $290,000, respectively.
The following tables summarize the restricted stock award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
Nonvested at December 31, 2012
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at March 31, 2013
Nonvested at December 31, 2011
Nonvested at March 31, 2012
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The Company’s investment policy is designed primarily to provide and maintain liquidity, generate a favorable return on assets without incurring undue interest rate and credit risk, and complement our Banks’ lending activities. Securities are classified as either available for sale or held to maturity when acquired.
(a) Securities by Type and Maturity
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair values of investment securities at the dates indicated were as follows:
Securities Available for Sale
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
Municipal securities
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential:
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
Total
U.S. Government agencies
Securities Held to Maturity
Private residential collateralized mortgage obligations
There were no securities classified as trading at March 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012.
The amortized cost and fair value of securities at March 31, 2013, by contractual maturity, are set forth below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
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Due in one year or less
Due after one year through three years
Due after three years through five years
Due after five years through ten years
Due after ten years
(b) Unrealized Losses and Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
Available for sale investment securities with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
Held to maturity investment securities with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
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The Company has evaluated these securities and has determined that, other than certain private residential collateralized mortgage obligations discussed below, the decline in their value is temporary. The unrealized losses are primarily due to unusually large spreads in the market for mortgage-related products. The fair value of the mortgage backed securities and the collateralized mortgage obligations is expected to recover as the securities approach their maturity date and/or as the pricing spreads narrow on mortgage-related securities. The Company has the ability and intent to hold the investments until recovery of the market value which may be the maturity date of the securities.
For the private residential collateralized mortgage obligations, the Company estimated expected future cash flows of the securities by estimating the expected future cash flows of the underlying collateral and applying those collateral cash flows, together with any credit enhancements such as subordination interests owned by third parties, to the security. The expected future cash flows of the underlying collateral are determined using the remaining contractual cash flows adjusted for future expected credit losses (which considers current delinquencies and nonperforming assets, future expected default rates and collateral value by vintage and geographic region) and prepayments. The expected cash flows of the security are then discounted at the interest rate used to recognize interest income on the security to arrive at a present value amount. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, there was one private residential collateralized mortgage obligation determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, there were three private residential collateralized mortgage obligations determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired. The Company did not record losses through other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 as all losses were deemed to be credit related. The Company recorded $2,000 and $36,000 in impairments related to credit losses through earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The average discount interest rates used in the valuations of the present value for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 were 6.7% and 7.1%, respectively, and the average prepayment rates for both the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was 6.0%.
The following table summarizes activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 related to the amount of other-than-temporary impairments related to credit losses on held to maturity securities:
Subsequent impairments
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(c) Redemption-in-Kind
In May 2008, the Board of Trustees of the AMF Ultra Short Mortgage Fund (“Fund”) decided to activate the Fund’s redemption-in-kind provision because of the uncertainty in the mortgage-backed securities market. Exiting participants in the Fund were allowed to redeem and receive up to $250,000 in cash per quarter or receive 100% of their investment in “like-kind” securities equal to their proportional ownership in the Fund. The Company elected to receive the like-kind securities. Details of private residential collateralized mortgage obligation securities received from the redemption-in-kind as of March 31, 2013 were as follows:
Type ofSecurity
Alt-A
Prime
Totals
(d) Pledged Securities
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of available for sale and held to maturity securities that are pledged as collateral for the following obligations at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
Washington and Oregon state to secure public deposits
Federal Reserve Bank and FHLB to secure borrowing arrangements
Repurchase agreements
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The Banks are required to maintain an investment in the stock of the FHLB of Seattle in an amount equal to the greater of $500,000 or 0.50% of residential mortgage loans and pass-through securities or an advance requirement to be confirmed on the date of the advance and 5.0% of the outstanding balance of mortgage loans sold to the FHLB of Seattle. At both March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Banks were required to maintain an investment in the stock of FHLB of Seattle of at least $1.2 million. The Banks maintained $5.5 million in FHLB stock at both March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The stock has no contractual maturity and amounts in excess of the required minimum for FHLB membership may be redeemed at par subject to certain restrictions.
The Company evaluated its investment in FHLB of Seattle stock for other-than-temporary impairment, consistent with its accounting policy. Based on the Company’s evaluation of the underlying investment, including the long-term nature of the investment, the liquidity position of the FHLB of Seattle, the actions being taken by the FHLB of Seattle to address its regulatory situation and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to recover the par value, the Company did not recognize an other-than-temporary impairment loss on its FHLB of Seattle stock. Further, during the year ended December 31, 2012, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“Finance Agency”) granted the FHLB of Seattle authority to repurchase up to $25 million of excess capital stock per quarter at par ($100 per share), provided they receive a non-objection for each quarter’s repurchase from the Finance Agency. Even though the Company did not recognize an other-than-temporary impairment loss on its FHLB of Seattle stock during the three months ended March 31, 2013 or 2012, further deterioration in the FHLB of Seattle’s financial position may result in future impairment losses.
The Company’s goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in the purchases of North Pacific Bank in 1998 and Western Washington Bancorp in 2006. The Company’s goodwill is assigned to Heritage Bank and is evaluated for impairment at the Heritage Bank level (reporting unit).
In accordance with FASB ASU 2011-08 Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), an entity is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. In other words, before the first step of the existing guidance, the entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that the fair value of goodwill is less than carrying value. The qualitative assessment includes adverse events or circumstances identified that could negatively affect the reporting units’ fair value as well as positive and mitigating events. Such indicators may include, among others: a significant change in legal factors or in the general business climate; a significant change in the reporting unit’s (or its parent company’s) stock price and market capitalization; unanticipated competition; or an action or assessment taken by a regulator. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step process is unnecessary. The entity has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment step for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to the first step of the exiting two-step process. The entity can resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period.
The first step of the goodwill impairment test is performed, when considered necessary, by comparing the reporting unit’s aggregate fair value to its carrying value. Absent other indicators of impairment, if the aggregate fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill is not considered impaired and no additional analysis is necessary. If the carrying value of the reporting unit were to exceed the aggregate fair value, a second step would be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. To measure any impairment loss the implied fair value would be determined in the same manner as if the reporting unit were being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the recorded goodwill an impairment charge would be recorded for the difference.
No goodwill impairment charges were required for the three months ended March 31, 2013 or 2012. At March 31, 2013, the Company’s step-one analysis concluded that the reporting unit’s fair value was greater than its carrying value. Even though there was no goodwill impairment at March 31, 2013, adverse events may impact the recoverability of goodwill and could result in a future impairment charge which could have a material impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:
Level 1:
Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, or interest in open-end mutual funds that allow the Company to sell its ownership interest back to the fund at net asset value on a daily basis. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets, liabilities, or funds.
Level 2:
Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer, or broker markets, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or quoted prices in markets that are not active.
Level 3:
Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, such as option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities.
(a) Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value of certain assets on a recurring and nonrecurring basis:
Investment Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity:
The fair value of all investment securities are based upon the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the security. If available, investment securities are determined by quoted market prices (Level 1). For investment securities where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices on similar securities (Level 2). Level 2 includes U.S. Treasury, U.S. government and agency debt securities, municipal securities, corporate securities and mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations-residential. For investment securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated by using observable and unobservable inputs such as discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3). Security valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for comparable assets or liabilities.
Impaired Loans:
At the time a loan is considered impaired, its value is measured using the lower of cost or fair value. Fair values are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, a loan’s observable market prices, or fair market value of the collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. Generally, the Company utilizes the fair market value of the collateral, which is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals, to measure impairment. These 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 independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business (Level 3). Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.
Other Real Estate Owned:
Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These 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 independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
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Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers for commercial properties or certified residential appraisers for residential properties whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, the Company reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. On a quarterly basis, the Company compares the actual selling price of collateral that has been liquidated to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value.
The following table summarizes the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Investment securities available for sale:
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations—residential:
U.S Government-sponsored agencies
Mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations—residential
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2013 or 2012.
The Company may be required to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.
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The tables below represent assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Impaired originated loans:
Commercial business
Real estate construction and land development
Total impaired originated loans
Investment securities held to maturity:
Mortgage back securities and collateralized mortgage obligations – residential:
Asset back securities
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The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Valuation
Technique(s)
Unobservable Input(s)
Impaired originated loans
Adjustment for differences between the comparable sales
(b) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Because broadly traded markets do not exist for most of the Company’s financial instruments, the fair value calculations attempt to incorporate the effect of current market conditions at a specific time. These determinations are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and do not include tax ramifications; therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision, substantiated by comparison to independent markets and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the instruments. There may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique, and changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the results. For all of these reasons, the aggregation of the fair value calculations presented herein do not represent, and should not be construed to represent, the underlying value of the Company.
The tables below present the carrying value amount of the Company’s financial instruments and their corresponding estimated fair values at the dates indicated.
Financial Assets:
Investment securities held to maturity
Loans receivable, net of allowance
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits:
Noninterest deposits, NOW accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts
Certificate of deposit accounts
Total deposits
Accrued interest payable
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The methods and assumptions, not previously presented, used to estimate fair value are described as follows:
Cash on Hand and in Banks and Interest Earning Deposits:
The fair value of financial instruments that are short-term or reprice frequently and accrued interest receivable and payable that have little or no risk are considered to have a fair value equal to carrying value (Level 1).
FHLB Stock:
FHLB of Seattle stock is not publicly traded, as such, it is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.
Loans Receivable and Loans Held for Sale:
Except for impaired loans discussed previously, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life (Level 3). While these methodologies are permitted under U.S. GAAP, they are not based on the exit price concept of the fair value required under ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, and generally produces a higher value.
Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable:
The fair value of accrued interest receivable/payable balances are determined using inputs and fair value measurements commensurate with the asset from which the accrued interest is generated. The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value (Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3).
For deposits with no contractual maturity, the fair value is assumed to equal the carrying value (Level 1). The fair value of fixed maturity deposits is based on discounted cash flows using the difference between the deposit rate and the rates offered by the Company for deposits of similar remaining maturities (Level 2).
Securities Sold Under Agreement to Repurchase:
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase are short-term in nature, repricing on a daily basis. Fair value financial instruments that are short-term or reprice frequently and that have little or no risk are considered to have a fair value equal to carrying value (Level 1).
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Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments:
The majority of our commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and commitments to sell mortgage loans carry current market interest rates if converted to loans. As such, no premium or discount was ascribed to these commitments (Level 1). They are excluded from the preceding tables.
On March 11, 2013, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with Valley Community Bancshares, Inc. (“Valley”) pursuant to which Valley will be merged with and into the Company and immediately thereafter Valley’s bank subsidiary, Valley Bank, will be merged with and into the Company’s subsidiary bank, Heritage Bank. The purchase price will be paid 50% in cash and 50% in the Company’s common stock. As a result, Valley’s shareholders will be entitled to receive approximately $19.50 in cash and 1.3611 shares of the Company’s common stock per share. Using a 30-day average price per share of the Company’s stock for period ended March 1, 2013 results in a Company stock price of $14.327, which when multiplied by the fixed exchange ratio of 1.3611 provides an initial valuation of $39.00 per share or approximately $44.2 million. The total purchase price is subject to adjustments and closing conditions, including potential adjustment if the volume weighted average trading price of the Company’s common shares rises or falls beyond certain levels prior to closing.
The Board of Directors of the Company and of Valley unanimously approved the acquisition, which is also subject to approval by Valley’s shareholders, as well as regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The acquisition will be accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. The transaction is anticipated to take place in the third quarter of 2013. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had incurred $148,000 of costs related to this acquisition.
On April 8, 2013, the Company also announced plans for the merger of its two subsidiary banks, where Central Valley Bank would merge with and into Heritage Bank, with Heritage Bank surviving the merger. Following the merger, Central Valley Bank will be operated as Heritage Bank dba Central Valley Bank. The merger is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2013. The merger is subject to regulatory approvals. There will be no accounting impact from the merger as the two subsidiary banks are under the common control of the Company.
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The following discussion is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of the Company as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The information contained in this section should be read with the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes, and the December 31, 2012 audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Overview
Heritage Financial Corporation is a bank holding company, which primarily engages in the business activities of our wholly owned subsidiaries: Heritage Bank and Central Valley Bank (collectively, the “Banks”). We provide financial services to our local communities with an ongoing strategic focus in expanding our commercial lending relationships, market area and a continual focus on asset quality. At March 31, 2013, we had total assets of $1.45 billion and total stockholders’ equity of $200.5 million. The Company’s business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investment in the Banks. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report relates primarily to the Banks’ operations.
Our business consists primarily of lending and deposit relationships with small businesses and their owners in our market areas and attracting deposits from the general public. We also make real estate construction and land development loans and consumer loans and originate for sale or investment purposes first mortgage loans on residential properties located in western and central Washington State and the greater Portland, Oregon area.
Our core profitability depends primarily on our net interest income after provision for loan losses. Net interest income is the difference between interest income, which is the income that we earn on interest-earning assets, comprised primarily of loans and investments, and interest expense, the amount we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities, which are primarily deposits. The results of our operations may also be affected by local and general economic conditions. Changes in levels of interest rates affect our net interest income. Management strives to match the repricing characteristics of the interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities to protect net interest income from changes in market interest rates and changes in the shape of the yield curve.
The provision for loan losses is dependent on changes in the loan portfolio and management’s assessment of the collectability of the loan portfolio as well as prevailing economic and market conditions. The allowance for loan losses reflects the amount that the Company believes is appropriate to cover known and inherent credit losses in its loan portfolio. Additionally, net income is affected by noninterest income and noninterest expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, noninterest income consisted of a bargain purchase gain on bank acquisition, service charges and other fees, merchant Visa income (net), FDIC loss sharing income (net), and other operating income. Noninterest expenses consist primarily of compensation and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, data processing, professional services and other expenses. Compensation and employee benefits consist primarily of the salaries and wages paid to our employees, payroll taxes, expenses for retirement and other employee benefits. Occupancy and equipment expenses, which are the fixed and variable costs of buildings and equipment, consist primarily of lease payments, taxes, depreciation charges, maintenance and costs of utilities.
Results of operations may also be affected significantly by general and local economic and competitive conditions, changes in market interest rates, governmental policies and actions of regulatory authorities.
Net interest income is affected by changes in the volume and mix of interest earning assets, interest earned on those assets, the volume and mix of interest bearing liabilities and interest paid on interest bearing liabilities. Other income and other expenses are impacted by growth of operations and growth in the number of loan and deposit accounts through both acquisitions and core banking business growth. Growth in operations affects other expenses primarily as a result of additional employees, branch facilities and marketing expense. Growth in the number of loan and deposit accounts affects other income, including service charges as well as other expenses such as data processing services, supplies, postage, telecommunications and other miscellaneous expenses.
Earnings Summary
Net income available to shareholders was $0.19 per diluted common share for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $0.27 per diluted common share for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $2.9 million compared to net income of $4.2 million for the same period in 2012. The decrease was primarily the result of a $967,000 increase in the provision for loan losses, a $1.1 million increase in noninterest expense and a $156,000 decrease in net interest income, partially offset by a $374,000 increase in noninterest income. The increase in the noninterest expense is primarily due to the costs related to the NCB Acquisition effective January 9, 2013.
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The efficiency ratio consists of noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for loan losses plus noninterest income. The Company’s efficiency ratio increased to 72.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from 67.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The increase in the ratio is due to the increase in noninterest expense, mostly as a result of the NCB Acquisition, coupled with the decrease in the net interest income as a result of a decline in net interest margin. While growth strategies are being executed, the Company expects to incur higher expenses as evidenced in the current efficiency ratio. Expenses are expected to be more in line with revenue in the future since these growth strategies are aimed at producing long term results.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income decreased $156,000, or 0.9%, to $16.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared with $16.7 million in the same period in 2012. This decrease in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily a result of a decrease in the net interest margin. The incremental accretion income related to the loans purchased in the NCB Acquisition was $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Without this incremental accretion from NCB, net interest income would have decreased $1.3 million, or 7.5%, from the same period in 2012. The following table presents the net interest margins and effects of the incremental accretion on purchased loans for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
Net interest margin, excluding incremental accretion on purchased loans (1)
Impact on net interest margin from incremental accretion on purchased loans (1)
Net interest margin
Net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets (net interest margin) for the three months ended March 31, 2013, decreased 16 basis points to 5.19% from 5.35% for the same period in 2012. The decrease in net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily due to decreased loan yields partially offset by the decreased costs of interest bearing deposits. The net interest spread for the three months ended March 31, 2013 decreased to 5.07% from 5.20% for the same period in 2012.
The following table provides relevant net interest income information for the dates indicated. The average loan balances presented in the table are net of allowances for loan losses. Nonaccrual loans have been included in the tables as loans carrying a zero yield. Yields on tax-exempt securities and loans have not been stated on a tax-equivalent basis.
Interest Earning Assets:
Loans
Taxable securities
Nontaxable securities
Interest earning deposits and Federal funds sold
Total interest earning assets
Non-interest earning assets
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Interest Bearing Liabilities:
Savings accounts
Interest bearing demand and money market accounts
Total interest bearing deposits
Total interest bearing liabilities
Demand and other non-interest bearing deposits
Other non-interest bearing liabilities
Stockholders’ equity
Net interest spread
Average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities
Total interest income decreased $505,000, or 2.8%, to $17.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, from $18.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The decrease in interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily due to lower loan yields and lower investment security yields as a result of the current economic environment.
The balance of average interest earning assets (including nonaccrual loans) increased $38.4 million, or 3.1%, to $1.29 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2013, from $1.25 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The increase in average interest earning assets for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily due to the $51.5 million of loans acquired in the NCB Acquisition on January 9, 2013.
The yield on total interest earning assets decreased 28 basis points from 5.77% for the three months ended March 31, 2012 to 5.49% for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The decrease in the yield on interest earning assets for the three months ended March 31, 2013 reflects the decrease in loan yields and to a lesser extent the decrease in yields on investment securities. The effect of discount accretion on loan yields for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 was approximately 90 basis points and 62 basis points, respectively. The increase in discount accretion yield was due to the accretion of the loans purchased in the NCB Acquisition, which generated $1.0 million of interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as a result of shorter-term maturities of the purchased loans and the early payoff of certain significant loans. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012, originated nonaccruing loans reduced the yield earned on loans by approximately six basis points and eight basis points, respectively. Originated nonaccrual loans totaled $13.6 million at March 31, 2013 as compared to $12.5 million at December 31, 2012.
Total interest expense decreased by $349,000, or 26.9%, to $946,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The decrease in interest expense was attributable to lower average rates paid on interest bearing liabilities.
The average cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased 16 basis points to 0.41% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from 0.57% for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Total average interest bearing liabilities increased by $13.6 million, or 1.5%, to $930.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $917.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The increases in average interest bearing liabilities were due primarily to the increase of $40.8 million of interest-bearing deposits assumed in the NCB Acquisition at January 9, 2013 in addition to the increase of approximately $26.8 million in money market deposits added during the quarter due to one customer, which are expected to be withdrawn by the end of 2013. The increase in deposits was offset partially by deposit runoff.
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Deposit interest expense decreased $340,000, or 26.6%, to $937,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $1.3 million for the same quarter in 2012. The decrease in deposit interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 is primarily a result of a 16 basis point decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits, reflecting the low interest rate environment, and to a lesser extent the certificate of deposit runoff.
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses for originated loans increased to $495,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from no provision for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The Banks had net charge-offs on originated loans of $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to net recoveries of $246,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The charge-offs for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was due primarily to $1.6 million in charge-offs related to one significant borrower who defaulted during the period. Based on the change in mix and volume of the originated loan portfolio at March 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012, as well as the decrease in certain historical loss factors and improvements in certain environmental factors, the Company determined that it was appropriate that the provision for loan losses for originated loans for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were lower than the net charge-offs for the same period. The ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries) to average total originated loans outstanding was 0.20% and (.03)% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012, respectively.
The Banks have established comprehensive methodologies for determining the allowance for loan losses. On a quarterly basis the Banks perform an analysis taking into consideration pertinent factors underlying the credit quality of the loan portfolio. These factors include changes in the amount and composition of the loan portfolio, historical loss experience for various loan classes, changes in economic conditions, delinquency rates, a detailed analysis of individual loans on nonaccrual status, and other factors to determine the level of the allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses on originated loans decreased by $1.2 million, or 6.3%, to $17.9 million at March 31, 2013 from $19.1 million at December 31, 2012. As of March 31, 2013, the Banks identified $30.2 million of impaired originated loans, which includes $16.6 million of restructured originated performing loans. Of those impaired loans, $15.1 million have no allowances for credit losses as their estimated collateral value is equal to or exceeds their carrying costs. The remaining $15.1 million have related allowances for credit losses totaling $4.9 million.
Based on the comprehensive methodology, management deemed the allowance for loan losses on originated loans of $17.9 million at March 31, 2013 (2.02% of total originated loans and 151.00% of nonperforming originated loans, net of amounts guaranteed by governmental agencies) appropriate to provide for probable incurred losses based on an evaluation of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio at that date.
The provision for loan losses on purchased loans for the three months ended March 31, 2013 totaled $363,000 compared to a recovery of provision of $109,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The increase in provision expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was due substantially to the resolution of a purchased impaired loan to one borrower during the period. Excluding this one transaction, the purchased loans were generally performing in accordance with or better than cash flow estimates from prior periods. As of the acquisition dates, purchased loans were recorded at their estimated fair value, incorporating our estimate of future expected cash flows until the ultimate resolution of these credits. To the extent actual or projected cash flows are less than previously estimated, additional provisions for loan losses on the purchased loan portfolios will be recognized immediately into earnings. To the extent actual or projected cash flows are more than previously estimated, the increase in cash flows is recognized immediately as a recapture of provision for loan losses up to the previously recognized provision for that pool of loans, if any, and then prospectively recognized in interest income as a yield adjustment.
While the Banks believe they have established their existing allowances for loan losses in accordance with GAAP, there can be no assurance that regulators, in reviewing the Banks’ loan portfolios, will not request the Banks to increase significantly their allowance for loan losses. In addition, because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance for loan losses is appropriate or that increased provisions will not be necessary should the credit quality of the loans deteriorate. Any material increase in the allowance for loan losses would adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.
Noninterest Income
Total noninterest income increased $374,000, or 19.6%, to $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $1.9 million for the same period in 2012. The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was due substantially to the bargain purchase gain on bank acquisition of $399,000 recorded as a result of the NCB Acquisition. The increase was partially offset by the effects of the reduction in the amount of change in the FDIC indemnification asset. The change in FDIC indemnification asset was a decrease of $267,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to a decrease of $176,000 during the same period in 2012.
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Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense increased $1.1 million, or 8.9%, to $13.7 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 compared to $12.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 was primarily the result of the following: increased compensation and employee benefits of $391,000; increased data processing of $545,000; increased occupancy and equipment of $135,000 and increased professional services of $476,000; and was partially offset by a $360,000 decrease in other real estate owned, net. The increase in noninterest expense is primarily due to the NCB Acquisition and conversion costs (appearing as data processing and professional service expenses) as well as ongoing additional expenses relating to the NCB Acquisition. The total NCB Acquisition costs incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2013 was approximately $665,000. In addition, the Company incurred expenses of $148,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2013 related to the proposed acquisition of Valley Community Bancshares, which is expected to close during third quarter of 2013.
Income Tax Expense
The provision for income taxes decreased by $585,000, or 30.1%, to $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The Company’s effective tax rate was 32.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to 31.8% for the same period in 2012. The increase in the Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2013 is due primarily to nondeductible expenses related to the NCB Acquisition and proposed Valley Acquisition.
Financial Condition Data
Total assets were $1.45 billion as of March 31, 2013 as compared to $1.35 billion as of December 31, 2012. The increase was due primarily to increases in cash and cash equivalents of $39.1 million, gross purchased non-covered loans receivable of $45.7, and originated loans receivable of $12.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013. The purchased non-covered loans receivable increased as a result of the NCB Acquisition, which had fair value of $51.5 million of loans at the acquisition date and $49.1 million at March 31, 2013.
Deposits increased by $107.1 million, or 9.6%, to $1.23 billion as of March 31, 2013 compared to $1.12 billion as of December 31, 2012. The increase in deposits was due primarily to the $60.4 million of NCB deposits assumed at the acquisition date. In addition, approximately $26.8 million in money market deposits was added during the three months ended March 31, 2013 related to one customer, which are anticipated to be withdrawn by the end of 2013. Securities sold under agreement to repurchase decreased $4.0, or 24.9%, to $12.0 million as of March 31, 2013 from $16.0 million as of December 31, 2012 primarily due to decreases in customer balances. The accrued expenses and other liabilities decreased $3.2 million, or 25.2%, from $12.6 million at December 31, 2012 to $9.4 million at March 31, 2013 due to payment of incentive compensation accrued for in 2012.
Total stockholders’ equity increased by $1.6 million, or 0.8%, to $200.5 million as of March 31, 2013 from $198.9 million at December 31, 2012 mostly as a result of net income of $2.9 million partially offset by $1.2 million in cash dividends. The Company’s capital position remains strong at 13.9% of total assets as of March 31, 2013 compared to 14.8% at December 31, 2012.
Lending Activities
As indicated in the table below, total loans receivable, net of deferred loan fees (excluding loans held for sale) increased $56.1 million, or 5.5%, to $1.08 billion at March 31, 2013 from $1.03 billion at December 31, 2012. Total originated loans, net of deferred loan fees (excluding loans held for sale) increased $12.6 million, or 1.4%, to $887.1 million at March 31, 2013 from $874.5 million at December 31, 2012.
Originated Loans:
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One-to-four family residential mortgages
Multifamily residential and commercial properties
Less: deferred loan fees
Total originated loans
Purchased covered loans
Purchased non-covered loans
Total loans receivable, net of deferred loan fees
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Nonperforming Assets
The following table describes our nonperforming assets for the dates indicated.
Nonaccrual originated loans:
Total nonaccrual originated loans (1)(2)
Other real estate owned, non-covered
Total nonperforming originated assets
Restructured originated performing loans:
Total restructured originated performing loans(3)
Accruing originated loans past due 90 days or more(4)
Potential problem originated loans(5)
Allowance for loan losses on originated loans
Nonperforming originated loans to total originated loans(6)
Allowance for loan losses to total originated loans
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming originated loans(6)
Nonperforming originated assets to total originated assets(6)
Nonperforming originated assets increased to $18.5 million, or 1.33% of total originated assets, at March 31, 2013 from $17.9 million, or 1.39% of total originated assets, at December 31, 2012 due to an increase in nonperforming originated loans which was partially offset by a decrease in other real estate owned. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, there were $1.7 million in charge-offs of which $1.6 million related to one borrower who defaulted for the first time during the period ended March 31, 2013. Nonperforming loans increased $2.3 million of which $650,000 related to the previously mentioned defaulted borrower. The additions to nonperforming loans were offset by $996,000 of principal payments for the three months ended March 31, 2013. A total of $2.3 million was added to other real estate owned during the three months ended March 31, 2013 as a result of the NCB Acquisition. There were no other additions to other real estate owned during the three months ended March 31, 2013. Restructured originated performing loans as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $16.6 million and $15.0 million, respectively. Potential problem originated loans as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $25.1 million and $28.3 million, respectively. Potential problem loans are those loans that are currently accruing interest and are not considered impaired, but which we are monitoring because the financial information of the borrower causes us concerns as to their ability to comply with their loan repayment terms. Loans that are past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest are both well secured and in the process of collection.
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Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses
Management maintains an allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) to provide for estimated probable incurred credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The adequacy of the ALL is monitored through our ongoing quarterly loan quality assessments.
We assess the estimated probable incurred credit losses inherent in our loan portfolio by considering a number of elements including:
Historical loss experience in a number of homogeneous classes of the loan portfolio;
The impact of environmental factors, including:
Levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans;
Levels and trends in charge-offs and recoveries;
Effects of changes in risk selection and underwriting standards, and other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices;
Experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff;
National and local economic trends and conditions;
External factors such as competition, legal, and regulatory requirements; and
Effects of changes in credit concentrations.
We calculate an appropriate ALL for the non-classified and classified performing loans in our loan portfolio by applying historical loss factors for homogeneous classes of the portfolio, adjusted for changes to the above-noted environmental factors. We may record specific provisions for impaired loans, including loans on nonaccrual status and TDRs, after a careful analysis of each loan’s credit and collateral factors. Our analysis of an appropriate ALL combines the provisions made for our non-classified loans, classified loans, and the specific provisions made for each impaired loan.
While we believe we use the best information available to determine the allowance for loan losses, results of operations could be significantly affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in determining the allowance. A further decline in local and national economic conditions, or other factors, could result in a material increase in the allowance for loan losses and may adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the determination of the amount of the allowance for loan losses is subject to review by bank regulators, as part of their routine examination process, which may result in the establishment of additional allowance allocations based upon their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination.
The following table provides information regarding changes in our allowance for originated loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
Originated loans receivable outstanding at end of period
Average originated loans receivable during period
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period
Charge-offs:
Total charge-offs
Recoveries:
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Total recoveries
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
Allowance for loan losses at end of period
Allowance for loan losses to total originated loans receivable
Ratio of net (charge-offs) recoveries during period to average originated loans receivable
The allowance for loan losses for originated loans at March 31, 2013 decreased $1.2 million to $17.9 million from $19.1 million at December 31, 2012. The decrease was due to net charge-offs recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2013. Nonperforming originated loans to total originated loans increased to 1.34% at March 31, 2013 from 1.28% at December 31, 2012 and the allowance for loan losses to nonperforming originated loans was 151.00% at March 31, 2013 and 170.44% at December 31, 2012. Potential problem originated loans decreased $3.2 million to $25.1 million at March 31, 2013 from $28.3 million at December 31, 2012. Based on management’s assessment of loan quality and current economic conditions, the Company believes that its allowance for loan losses was appropriate to absorb the probable incurred losses and inherent risks of loss in the loan portfolio at March 31, 2013.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of funds are customer deposits, loan principal and interest payments and interest earned on and proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities. These funds, together with retained earnings, equity and other borrowed funds (as necessary), are used to make loans, acquire investment securities and other assets, and fund continuing operations. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and prepayments are greatly influenced by the level of interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. In addition to customer deposits, management may utilize the use of brokered deposits on an as-needed basis.
As indicated in the table below, total deposits increased $107.1 million, or 9.6%, to $1.2 billion at March 31, 2013 from $1.1 billion at December 31, 2012.
Non-interest demand deposits
NOW accounts
Money market accounts
Total non-maturity deposits
Since December 31, 2012, non-maturity deposits (total deposits less certificate of deposit accounts) have increased $96.1 million to $925.2 million and certificate of deposit accounts have increased $11.0 million to $299.9 million. The increase in total deposits is primarily the result of the deposits assumed in the NCB Acquisition of $60.4 million at acquisition date. In addition, $26.8 million of the increase in money market accounts is due to one customer, which is expected to be withdrawn by the end of 2013. As a result of the change in volume and types of deposits, the percentage of certificate of deposit accounts to total deposits decreased to 24.5% at March 31, 2013 from 25.8% at December 31, 2012.
Borrowings may also be used on a short-term basis to compensate for reductions in other sources of funds (such as deposit inflows at less than projected levels). Borrowings may also be used on a longer-term basis to support expanded lending activities and match the maturity of repricing intervals of assets. The Banks are utilizing securities sold under agreement to repurchase as a supplement to our funding sources. Our repurchase agreements are secured by available for sale investment securities. At March 31, 2013, the Banks had securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaling $12.0 million, a decrease of $4.0 million from $16.0 million at December 31, 2012.
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We must maintain an adequate level of liquidity to ensure the availability of sufficient funds to fund loan originations and deposit withdrawals, satisfy other financial commitments, and fund operations. We generally maintain sufficient cash and short-term investments to meet short-term liquidity needs. At March 31, 2013, cash and cash equivalents totaled $146.2 million, or 10.1% of total assets. The fair value of investment securities available for sale totaled $147.1 million at March 31, 2013; however, management generally does not consider those with maturities beyond one year to be a viable source of liquidity given that many securities available for sale are pledged to secure borrowing arrangements. The fair value of investment securities classified as either available for sale or held to maturity with maturities of one year or less amounted to $6.0 million, or 0.4% of total assets. At March 31, 2013, the Banks maintained credit facilities with the FHLB of Seattle for $162.7 million and credit facilities with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco for $56.2 million, of which there were no borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2013. The Banks also maintain advance lines with Zions Bank, Wells Fargo, US Bank and Pacific Coast Bankers’ Bank to purchase federal funds totaling $57.8 million as of March 31, 2013. There were no federal funds purchased as of March 31, 2013.
Stockholders’ equity at March 31, 2013 was $200.5 million compared with $198.9 million at December 31, 2012. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company realized net income of $2.9 million, recorded $328,000 in other comprehensive loss, recorded stock based compensation totaling $273,000, declared dividends of $1.2 million and repurchased $118,000 of common stock.
Capital Requirements
The Company is a bank holding company under the supervision of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Bank holding companies are subject to capital adequacy requirements of the Federal Reserve Board under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and the regulations of the Federal Reserve Board. Heritage Bank and Central Valley Bank are federally insured institutions and thereby subject to the capital requirements established by the FDIC. The Federal Reserve Board capital requirements generally parallel the FDIC requirements. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements and operations. Management believes the Company and Banks meet all capital adequacy requirement to which they are subject.
Pursuant to minimum capital requirements of the FDIC, Heritage Bank and Central Valley Bank are required to maintain a leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio) of 3% and risk-based capital ratios of Tier 1 capital and total capital (to total risk-weighted assets) of 4% and 8%, respectively. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the most recent regulatory notifications categorized Heritage Bank and Central Valley Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Banks’ categories.
As of March 31, 2013:
The Company consolidated
Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
Heritage Bank
Central Valley Bank
As of December 31, 2012:
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On June 7, 2012, the Federal banking regulatory agencies published notices of proposed rulemakings that would revise and replace the current capital requirements with new minimum capital requirements and certain additional proposed changes would affect the capital ratio requirements. The proposed rules would implement the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms released by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The proposed rules were subject to a comment period through September 7, 2012 and although the comment period has expired, the rules have not yet been finalized. Therefore, it is uncertain whether the proposed rules will be effective in the form proposed or modified in response to comments, including delay of the effective date or other changes that may have a material impact upon the proposed rules and their application to our subsidiary Banks. Considering the form proposed, the subsidiary Banks’ existing capital levels are above the Basel III capital levels. Additionally, the Banks do not expect our ratios to change significantly as a result of the proposed rules.
Quarterly, the Company reviews the potential payment of cash dividends to its common shareholders. The timing and amount of cash dividends paid on our common stock depends on the Company’s earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other relevant factors. Dividends on common stock from the Company depend substantially upon receipt of dividends from the Banks, which are the Company’s predominant sources of income. On January 30, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.08 per share payable on February 22, 2013 to shareholders of record on February 8, 2013. Additionally, on April 24, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.08 per share payable on May 24, 2013, to shareholders of record on May 10, 2013.
Our results of operations are highly dependent upon our ability to manage interest rate risk. We consider interest rate risk to be a significant market risk that could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Interest rate risk is measured and assessed on a quarterly basis. In our opinion, there has not been a material change in our interest rate risk exposure since the information disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year-ended at December 31, 2012.
We do not maintain a trading account for any class of financial instrument nor do we engage in hedging activities or purchase high-risk derivative instruments. Moreover, we have no material foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity price risk.
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedure (as defined in Section 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”)) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and the Company’s Disclosure Committee as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. In designing and evaluating the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Additionally, in designing disclosure controls and procedures, management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can
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be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Based on their evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2013 are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Act) that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2013, that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Company does not expect that its internal control over financial reporting will prevent all error and all fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
The Company is a party to certain legal proceedings incidental to its business. Management believes that the outcome of such currently pending proceedings, in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Part I. Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
The Company has had various stock repurchase programs since March 1999. In August 2012, the Board of Directors approved the tenth stock repurchase plan, allowing the Company to repurchase up to 5% of the then outstanding shares, or approximately 757,000 shares. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company did not repurchase shares under this plan. In total, the Company has repurchased 52,900 shares at an average price of $13.88 per share under this tenth plan. The Company repurchased 7,780 shares at an average price of $14.21 to pay withholding taxes on restricted stock that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2013.
The following table sets forth information about the Company’s purchases of its outstanding common stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
Period
January 1, 2013 – January 31, 2013
February 1, 2013 – February 28, 2013
March 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013
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None
Not applicable
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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.
/S/ BRIAN L. VANCE
/S/ DONALD J. HINSON
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Description of Exhibit
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