UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended 3/31/2013
o Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Commission File No. 0-15950
FIRST BUSEY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
37-1078406
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 W. University Ave., Champaign, Illinois
61820
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (217) 365-4516
N/A
(Former Name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 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 o
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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o
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 the definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
Outstanding at May 9, 2013
Common Stock, $.001 par value
86,691,159
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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FIRST BUSEY CORPORATION and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2013
December 31, 2012
(dollars in thousands)
Assets
Cash and due from banks (interest-bearing 2013 $383,530; 2012 $235,428)
$
447,608
351,255
Securities available for sale
952,579
1,001,497
Loans held for sale
30,833
40,003
Loans (net of allowance for loan losses 2013 $47,773; 2012 $48,012)
1,982,074
1,985,095
Premises and equipment
70,136
71,067
Goodwill
20,686
Other intangible assets
11,920
12,703
Cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
39,813
39,485
Other real estate owned (OREO)
2,632
3,450
Deferred tax asset, net
37,567
39,373
Other assets
52,462
53,442
Total assets
3,648,310
3,618,056
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing
547,226
611,043
Interest-bearing
2,469,719
2,369,249
Total deposits
3,016,945
2,980,292
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
130,809
139,024
Long-term debt
6,000
7,000
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts
55,000
Other liabilities
25,851
27,943
Total liabilities
3,234,605
3,209,259
Stockholders’ Equity
Series C Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 72,664 shares authorized, issued and outstanding, $1,000.00 liquidation value per share
72,664
Common stock, $.001 par value, authorized 200,000,000 shares; shares issued — 88,287,132
88
Additional paid-in capital
594,313
594,411
Accumulated deficit
(234,796
)
(240,321
Accumulated other comprehensive income
12,671
13,542
Total stockholders’ equity before treasury stock
444,940
440,384
Common stock shares held in treasury at cost — 2013 1,595,973; 2012 1,616,282
(31,235
(31,587
Total stockholders’ equity
413,705
408,797
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Common shares outstanding at period end
86,670,850
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
2013
2012
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans
22,961
25,526
Interest and dividends on investment securities:
Taxable interest income
3,171
3,768
Non-taxable interest income
983
802
Total interest income
27,115
30,096
Interest expense:
Deposits
2,097
3,748
44
78
Short-term borrowings
9
81
226
301
337
Total interest expense
2,532
4,398
Net interest income
24,583
25,698
Provision for loan losses
2,000
5,000
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
22,583
20,698
Other income:
Trust fees
5,208
5,195
Commissions and brokers’ fees, net
540
506
Remittance processing
2,098
2,167
Service charges on deposit accounts
2,727
2,811
Other service charges and fees
1,439
1,381
Gain on sales of loans
3,497
2,413
Other
1,132
3,407
Total other income
16,641
17,880
Other expense:
Salaries and wages
13,560
12,111
Employee benefits
3,227
2,896
Net occupancy expense of premises
2,182
2,205
Furniture and equipment expense
1,254
1,272
Data processing
2,639
2,159
Amortization of intangible assets
783
827
Regulatory expense
646
626
OREO expense
543
5
4,733
5,101
Total other expense
29,567
27,202
Income before income taxes
9,657
11,376
Income taxes
3,224
3,733
Net income
6,433
7,643
Preferred stock dividends
908
Net income available to common stockholders
5,525
6,735
Basic earnings per common share
0.06
0.08
Diluted earnings per common share
Dividends declared per share of common stock
—
0.04
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Other comprehensive (loss), before tax:
Unrealized net (losses) on securities:
Unrealized net holding (losses) arising during period
(1,480
(196
Other comprehensive (loss), before tax
Income tax (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income
(609
(80
Other comprehensive (loss), net of tax
(871
(116
Comprehensive income
5,562
7,527
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Stock-based and non-cash compensation
251
220
Depreciation and amortization
2,189
2,161
Provision for deferred income taxes
2,415
3,488
Amortization of security premiums and discounts, net
2,549
2,225
Gain on sales of loans, net
(3,497
(2,413
Net loss (gain) on sales of OREO properties
51
(40
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
(328
(659
Change in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in other assets
1,257
(132
Decrease in other liabilities
(1,924
(1,845
Decrease in interest payable
(165
(276
Decrease (increase) in income taxes receivable
(277
520
Net cash provided by operating activities before activities for loans originated for sale
10,954
15,892
Loans originated for sale
(130,546
(146,232
Proceeds from sales of loans
143,213
134,477
Net cash provided by operating activities
23,621
4,137
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Proceeds from sales of securities classified available for sale
2,295
4,152
Proceeds from maturities of securities classified available for sale
56,705
47,153
Purchase of securities classified available for sale
(14,111
(162,724
Net decrease in loans
774
46,588
Proceeds from disposition of premises and equipment
462
19
Proceeds from sale of OREO properties
1,014
2,869
Purchases of premises and equipment
(937
(1,365
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
46,202
(63,308
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net decrease in certificates of deposit
(29,338
(54,240
Net increase in demand, money market and savings deposits
65,991
171,013
Cash dividends paid
(908
(4,373
Principal payments on long-term debt
(1,000
Net (decrease) increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
(8,215
16,842
Net cash provided by financing activities
26,530
129,242
Net increase in cash and due from banks
96,353
70,071
Cash and due from banks, beginning
315,053
Cash and due from banks, ending
385,124
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash payments for:
Interest
2,697
4,674
1,110
70
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Other real estate acquired in settlement of loans
247
3,096
Dividends accrued
923
924
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1: Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of First Busey Corporation (the “Company”), a Nevada corporation, have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and do not include certain information and footnote disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete annual financial statements. Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation with no effect on net income or stockholders’ equity.
In preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company’s management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates which are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the fair value of investment securities, the determination of the allowance for loan losses, and valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through the date the consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q were issued. There were no significant subsequent events for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 through the issuance date of these financial statements that warranted adjustment to or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
Note 2: Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company reviews new accounting standards as issued. Information relating to accounting pronouncements issued and applicable to the Company in 2012 appear in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company has not identified any standards applicable to the Company for 2013 that it believes merit discussion.
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Note 3: Securities
The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses and fair values of securities classified available for sale are summarized as follows:
Gross
Amortized
Unrealized
Fair
Cost
Gains
Losses
Value
March 31, 2013:
U.S. Treasury securities
103,225
1,292
104,517
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies
332,583
5,644
(16
338,211
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
276,195
5,819
(220
281,794
Residential mortgage-backed securities
190,989
7,105
198,094
Corporate debt securities
24,484
154
(10
24,628
Total debt securities
927,476
20,014
(246
947,244
Mutual funds and other equity securities
3,563
1,772
5,335
931,039
21,786
December 31, 2012:
103,353
1,303
104,656
363,583
6,616
(5
370,194
274,350
6,176
(238
280,288
210,139
7,576
217,715
24,601
139
(26
24,714
976,026
21,810
(269
997,567
2,451
1,479
3,930
978,477
23,289
The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities available for sale as of March 31, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Mutual funds and other equity securities do not have stated maturity dates and therefore are not included in the following maturity summary. Mortgages underlying the residential mortgage-backed securities may be called or prepaid without penalties; therefore, actual maturities could differ from the contractual maturities. All residential mortgage-backed securities were issued by U.S. government agencies and corporations.
Due in one year or less
143,583
144,951
Due after one year through five years
518,792
527,045
Due after five years through ten years
202,954
209,884
Due after ten years
62,147
65,364
There were no realized gains and losses related to sales of securities and no tax provision related to net realized gains and losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
Investment securities with carrying amounts of $418.2 million and $489.1 million on March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, were pledged as collateral for public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.
Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position follows:
Less than 12 months
Greater than 12 months
Total
U.S. Treasury securities(1)
355
10,144
16
26,454
164
4,282
56
30,736
7,159
10
Total temporarily impaired securities
44,112
190
48,394
246
(1)Unrealized loss was less than one thousand dollars.
10,155
37,958
189
3,311
49
41,269
238
15,207
26
63,320
66,631
269
The total number of securities in the investment portfolio in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2013 was 74, and represented a loss of 0.51% of the aggregate carrying value. Based upon a review of unrealized loss circumstances, the unrealized losses resulted from changes in market interest rates and liquidity, not from changes in the probability of receiving the contractual cash flows. The Company does not intend to sell the securities and it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will recover the amortized cost prior to being required to sell the securities. Full collection of the amounts due according to the contractual terms of the securities is expected; therefore, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2013.
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and whether the Company has the intent to sell the security and it is more-likely-than-not we will have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis.
Note 4: Loans
Geographic distributions of loans were as follows:
Illinois
Florida
Indiana
Commercial
392,171
11,959
21,792
425,922
Commercial real estate
776,674
147,501
68,794
992,969
Real estate construction
69,263
17,040
2,875
89,178
Retail real estate
421,790
107,254
10,383
539,427
Retail other
12,677
398
109
13,184
1,672,575
284,152
103,953
2,060,680
Less held for sale(1)
2,029,847
Less allowance for loan losses
47,773
Net loans
(1)Loans held for sale are included in retail real estate.
399,300
10,861
23,527
433,688
777,752
138,170
65,210
981,132
67,152
15,972
2,977
86,101
435,911
112,052
11,873
559,836
11,831
409
113
12,353
1,691,946
277,464
103,700
2,073,110
2,033,107
48,012
(1) Loans held for sale are included in retail real estate.
Net deferred loan origination costs included in the tables above were $0.7 million and $0.8 million as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
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The Company believes that sound loans are a necessary and desirable means of employing funds available for investment. Recognizing the Company’s obligations to its stockholders, depositors, and to the communities it serves, authorized personnel are expected to seek to develop and make sound, profitable loans that resources permit and that opportunity affords. The Company maintains lending policies and procedures designed to focus lending efforts on the types, locations and duration of loans most appropriate for its business model and markets. While not specifically limited, the Company attempts to focus its lending on short to intermediate-term (0-7 years) loans in geographies within 125 miles of its lending offices. The Company attempts to utilize government assisted lending programs, such as the Small Business Administration and United States Department of Agriculture lending programs, when prudent. Generally, loans are collateralized by assets, primarily real estate, of the borrowers and guaranteed by individuals. The loans are expected to be repaid primarily from cash flows of the borrowers, or from proceeds from the sale of selected assets of the borrowers.
Management reviews and approves the Company’s lending policies and procedures on a routine basis. Management routinely (at least quarterly) reviews the Company’s allowance for loan losses and reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies and non-performing and potential problem loans. The Company’s underwriting standards are designed to encourage relationship banking rather than transactional banking. Relationship banking implies a primary banking relationship with the borrower that includes, at a minimum, an active deposit banking relationship in addition to the lending relationship. The integrity and character of the borrower are significant factors in the Company’s loan underwriting. As a part of underwriting, tangible positive or negative evidence of the borrower’s integrity and character are sought out. Additional significant underwriting factors beyond location, duration, a sound and profitable cash flow basis and the borrower’s character are the quality of the borrower’s financial history, the liquidity of the underlying collateral and the reliability of the valuation of the underlying collateral.
Total borrowing relationships, including direct and indirect debt, are generally limited to $20 million, which is significantly less than the Company’s regulatory lending limit. Borrowing relationships exceeding $20 million are reviewed by the Company’s board of directors at least annually and more frequently by management. At no time is a borrower’s total borrowing relationship permitted to exceed the Company’s regulatory lending limit. Loans to related parties, including executive officers and the Company’s various directorates, are reviewed for compliance with regulatory guidelines and by the Company’s board of directors at least annually.
The Company maintains an independent loan review department that reviews the loans for compliance with the Company’s loan policy on a periodic basis. In addition to compliance with this policy, the loan review process reviews the risk assessments made by the Company’s credit department, lenders and loan committees. Results of these reviews are presented to management and the audit committee at least quarterly.
The Company’s lending can be summarized into five primary areas: commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, real estate construction loans, retail real estate loans, and other retail loans. A description of each of the lending areas can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The significant majority of the lending activity occurs in the Company’s Illinois and Indiana markets, with the remainder in the Florida market. Due to the small scale of the Indiana loan portfolio and its geographical proximity to the Illinois portfolio, the Company believes that quantitative or qualitative segregation between Illinois and Indiana is not material or warranted.
The Company utilizes a loan grading scale to assign a risk grade to all of its loans. Loans are graded on a scale of 1 through 10 with grades 2, 4 & 5 unused. A description of the general characteristics of the grades is as follows:
· Grades 1, 3, 6 — These grades include loans which are all considered strong credits, with grade 1 being investment or near investment grade. A grade 3 loan is comprised of borrowers that exhibit credit fundamentals that exceed industry standards and loan policy guidelines. A grade 6 loan is comprised of borrowers that exhibit acceptable credit fundamentals.
· Grade 7- This grade includes loans on management’s “Watch List” and is intended to be utilized on a temporary basis for a pass grade borrower where a significant risk-modifying action is anticipated in the near future.
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· Grade 8- This grade is for “Other Assets Especially Mentioned” loans that have potential weaknesses which may, if not checked or corrected, weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position at some future date.
· Grade 9- This grade includes “Substandard” loans, in accordance with regulatory guidelines, for which the accrual of interest has not been stopped. Assets so classified must have well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
· Grade 10- This grade includes “Doubtful” loans that have all the characteristics of a substandard loan with additional factors that make collection in full highly questionable and improbable. Such loans are placed on non-accrual status and may be dependent on collateral having a value that is difficult to determine.
All loans are graded at the inception of the loan. All commercial and commercial real estate loans above $0.5 million with a grading of 7 are reviewed annually and grade changes are made as necessary. All real estate construction loans above $0.5 million, regardless of the grade, are reviewed annually and grade changes are made as necessary. Interim grade reviews may take place if circumstances of the borrower warrant a more timely review. All loans above $0.5 million which are graded 8 are reviewed quarterly. Further, all loans graded 9 or 10 are reviewed at least quarterly.
Loans in the highest grades, represented by grades 1, 3, 6 and 7, totaled $1.8 billion at March 31, 2013 which remained steady with balances at December 31, 2012. Loans in the lowest grades, represented by grades 8, 9 and 10, totaled $222.6 million at March 31, 2013, a slight decline from $228.1 million at December 31, 2012. The positive change in mix of loan grades began in 2012 and indicates a declining level of overall risk in the total loan portfolio.
The following table presents weighted average risk grades segregated by class of loans (excluding held-for-sale, non-posted and clearings) and geography:
Weighted Avg. Risk Grade
Grades 1,3,6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Illinois/Indiana
4.76
329,298
57,158
6,729
18,863
1,915
5.55
653,077
106,607
46,839
30,933
8,012
7.13
33,937
7,606
13,485
13,931
3,179
3.63
378,713
6,352
6,241
7,188
3,148
3.40
12,420
359
Total Illinois/Indiana
1,407,445
178,082
73,294
70,922
16,254
5.70
7,437
308
3,375
839
6.37
87,297
24,374
11,203
20,665
3,962
6.98
5,058
8,055
2,946
981
3.96
79,209
8,414
12,395
2,929
2,785
2.44
381
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Total Florida
179,382
41,151
29,936
25,414
6,747
1,586,827
219,233
103,230
96,336
23,001
13
4.68
346,536
46,201
12,374
15,677
2,039
5.53
644,695
110,012
50,305
28,655
9,295
7.21
30,710
7,809
14,162
14,084
3,364
3.62
385,949
7,806
5,874
2,855
3.34
11,563
372
1,419,453
171,123
84,647
64,299
17,553
5.91
6,359
3,544
162
796
6.36
80,232
20,667
13,238
19,279
4,754
6.97
7,721
3,172
942
3.98
83,578
6,369
13,225
3,265
2,797
2.80
391
18
174,697
38,301
29,815
24,282
7,551
1,594,150
209,424
114,462
88,581
25,104
Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on non-accrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of the principal due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
An age analysis of past due loans still accruing and non-accrual loans is as follows:
Loans past due, still accruing
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
90+Days
Non-accrual Loans
1,181
459
4,138
309
193
571
276
5,900
1,044
204
172
188
6,088
14
111
80
216
59
1,154
294
46
1,483
435
364
52
1,847
438
256
A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect scheduled principal and interest payments when due according to the terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. The following loans are assessed for impairment by the Company: loans 60 days or more past due and over $0.25 million, loans graded 8 over $0.5 million and loans graded 9 or below.
Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Large groups of smaller balance homogenous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement.
The gross interest income that would have been recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2013 if impaired loans had been current in accordance with their original terms was $0.4 million. The amount of interest collected on those loans and recognized on a cash basis that was included in interest income was insignificant for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
The Company’s loan portfolio includes certain loans that have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”), where concessions have been granted to borrowers who have experienced financial difficulties. The Company will restructure loans for its customers who appear to be able to meet the terms of their loan over the long term, but who may be unable to meet the terms of the loan in the near term due to individual circumstances.
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The Company considers the customer’s past performance, previous and current credit history, the individual circumstances surrounding the current difficulties and the customer’s plan to meet the terms of the loan in the future prior to restructuring the terms of the loan. Generally, all five primary areas of lending are restructured through short-term interest rate relief, short-term principal payment relief, short-term principal and interest payment relief, or forbearance (debt forgiveness). Once a restructured loan has gone 90+ days past due or is placed on non-accrual status, it is included in the non-performing loan totals. A summary of restructured loans as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is as follows:
Restructured loans:
In compliance with modified terms
18,973
22,023
30 – 89 days past due
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Included in non-performing loans
8,347
6,458
27,320
28,509
All TDRs are considered to be impaired for purposes of assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and for financial reporting purposes. When the Company modifies a loan in a TDR, it evaluates any possible impairment similar to other impaired loans based on present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. If the Company determines that the value of the TDR is less than the recorded investment in the loan, impairment is recognized through an allowance estimate in the period of the modification and in periods subsequent to the modification.
Performing loans classified as TDRs, segregated by class and geography, are shown below:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
Number of contracts
Recorded investment
1,280
1
3,019
4,299
The commercial TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2012 involve short-term principal payment relief. The real estate construction TDR for the three months ended March 31, 2012 involve a forbearance agreement.
The gross interest income that would have been recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 if performing TDRs had been in accordance with their original terms instead of modified terms was insignificant.
TDRs that were classified as non-performing and had payment defaults (a default occurs when a loan is 90 days or more past due or transferred to non-accrual), segregated by class and geography, are shown below:
1,700
4,068
657
407
143
800
2,107
4,868
The following tables provide details of impaired loans, segregated by category and geography. The unpaid contractual principal balance represents the recorded balance prior to any partial charge-offs. The recorded investment represents customer balances net of any partial charge-offs recognized on the loan. The average recorded investment is calculated using the most recent four quarters.
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance
Recorded Investment with No Allowance
Recorded Investment with Allowance
Total Recorded Investment
Related Allowance
Average Recorded Investment
9,250
4,605
589
5,194
8,352
14,929
10,358
1,702
12,060
847
13,138
9,203
5,952
2,794
8,746
1,050
8,958
6,413
5,308
30
5,338
5,142
39,795
26,223
5,115
31,338
2,516
35,600
157
8,751
5,770
6,355
2,593
3,460
13,949
11,681
95
11,776
25
14,057
25,293
20,044
20,139
24,029
65,088
46,267
5,210
51,477
2,541
59,629
11,557
7,214
265
7,479
10,109
17,656
12,020
1,288
13,308
634
14,607
6,851
6,394
8,625
6,251
4,666
530
5,196
140
5,206
24
42,315
30,294
2,083
32,377
1,039
38,571
271
9,533
5,988
585
6,573
235
6,506
2,597
3,989
16,518
12,673
1,373
14,046
483
15,254
28,648
21,258
1,958
23,216
718
26,020
70,963
51,552
4,041
55,593
1,757
64,591
Management’s opinion as to the ultimate collectability of loans is subject to estimates regarding future cash flows from operations and the value of property, real and personal, pledged as collateral. These estimates are affected by changing economic conditions and the economic prospects of borrowers.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses represents an estimate of the amount of losses believed inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated geographically, by class of loans. The allowance calculation involves a high degree of estimation that management attempts to mitigate through the use of objective historical data where available. Loan losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes the uncollectibility of the loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Overall, the Company believes the allowance methodology is consistent with prior periods and the balance was adequate to cover the estimated losses in the Company’s loan portfolio at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
The general portion of the Company’s allowance contains two components: (i) a component for historical loss ratios, and (ii) a component for adversely graded loans. The historical loss ratio component is an annualized loss rate calculated using a sum-of-years digits weighted 20 quarter historical average.
The Company’s component for adversely graded loans attempts to quantify the additional risk of loss inherent in the grade 8 and grade 9 portfolios. The grade 9 portfolio has an additional allocation placed on those loans determined by a one-year charge-off percentage for the respective loan type/geography. The minimum additional reserve on a grade 9 loan was 3.00% as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, which is an estimate of the additional loss inherent in these loan grades based upon a review of overall historical charge-offs. As of March 31, 2013, the Company believed this minimum reserve remained adequate.
Grade 8 loans have an additional allocation placed on them determined by the trend difference of the respective loan type/geography’s rolling 12 and 20 quarter historical loss trends. If the rolling 12 quarter average is higher (more current information) than the rolling 20 quarter average, the Company adds the additional amount to the allocation. The minimum additional amount for grade 8 loans was 1.00% as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, based upon a review of the differences between the rolling 12 and 20 quarter historical loss averages by region. As of March 31, 2013, the Company believed this minimum additional amount remained adequate.
The specific portion of the Company’s allowance relates to loans that are impaired, which includes non-performing loans, TDRs and other loans determined to be impaired. The impaired loans are subtracted from the general loans and are allocated specific reserves as discussed above.
Impaired loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using a combination of observable inputs, including recent appraisals discounted for collateral specific changes and current market conditions, and unobservable inputs based on customized discounting criteria.
The general quantitative allocation based upon historical charge off rates is adjusted for qualitative factors based on current general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Company. In general, such valuation allowances are determined by evaluating, among other things: (i) Management & Staff; (ii) Loan Underwriting, Policy and Procedures; (iii) Internal/External Audit & Loan Review; (iv) Valuation of Underlying Collateral; (v) Macro and Local Economic Factor; (vi) Impact of Competition, Legal & Regulatory Issues; (vii) Nature and Volume of Loan Portfolio; (viii) Concentrations of Credit; (ix) Net Charge-Off Trend; and (x) Non-Accrual, Past Due and Classified Trend. Management evaluates the degree of risk that each one of these components has on the quality of the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis. Based on each component’s risk factor, a qualitative adjustment to the reserve may be applied to the appropriate loan categories.
During the first quarter of 2013, the Company did not adjust any qualitative factors. The Company bases its assessment on several sources and will continue to monitor its qualitative factors on a quarterly basis.
The following table details activity on the allowance for loan losses. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Commercial Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Retail Real Estate
Retail Other
Beginning balance
6,597
15,023
2,527
8,110
322
32,579
Provision for loan loss
490
737
(404
(6
1,055
Charged-off
(183
(847
(272
(136
(1,438
Recoveries
125
182
178
528
Ending Balance
6,667
14,791
3,446
7,462
358
32,724
1,437
6,062
2,315
5,614
15,433
23
270
29
629
945
(245
(35
(1,178
(2
(1,460
63
131
1,485
6,106
2,326
5,128
15,049
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
9,143
18,605
4,352
6,473
464
39,037
(1,973
7,660
(317
(262
(51
5,057
(279
(8,424
(288
(861
(146
(9,998
91
764
6,982
18,110
3,909
5,514
345
34,860
1,939
8,413
2,936
6,160
21
19,469
(563
45
(400
877
(57
(216
(69
(764
(1,089
405
35
73
132
652
1,741
8,277
2,540
6,405
18,975
20
The following table presents the allowance for loan losses and recorded investments in loans by category and geography:
As of March 31, 2013
Amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
6,078
13,944
2,396
7,432
30,208
Loans:
408,769
833,408
63,392
397,524
12,786
1,715,879
413,963
845,468
72,138
402,862
1,747,217
5,103
15,024
141,731
14,447
93,956
262,491
105,732
282,630
As of December 31, 2012
6,332
14,389
7,970
31,540
415,348
829,654
63,735
404,867
11,944
1,725,548
422,827
842,962
70,129
410,063
1,757,925
5,827
5,131
14,715
131,597
13,375
95,724
251,966
109,770
275,182
Note 5: Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which are classified as secured borrowings, generally mature either daily or within one year from the transaction date. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are reflected at the amount of cash received in connection with the transaction. The underlying securities are held by the Company’s safekeeping agent. The Company may be required to provide additional collateral based on the fair value of the underlying securities. The following table sets forth the distribution of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and weighted average interest rates:
Balance
Weighted average interest rate at end of period
0.13
%
0.15
Maximum outstanding at any month end
133,362
146,710
Average daily balance
130,093
132,150
Weighted average interest rate during period (1)
0.14
0.21
(1)The weighted average interest rate is computed by dividing total interest for the period by the average daily balance outstanding.
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Note 6: Earnings Per Common Share
Net income per common share has been computed as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)
Shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
86,703
86,620
Dilutive effect of outstanding options, warrants and restricted stock units as determined by the application of the treasury stock method
Weighted average common shares outstanding, as adjusted for diluted earnings per share calculation
86,711
86,630
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
Diluted earnings per share are determined by dividing net income available to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding. Common stock equivalents assume exercise of stock options, warrants and vesting of restricted stock units and use of proceeds to purchase treasury stock at the average market price for the period. If the average market price for the period is less than the strike price of a stock option, warrant or grant price of a restricted stock unit, that option/warrant/restricted stock unit is considered anti-dilutive and is excluded from the calculation of common stock equivalents. At March 31, 2013, 656,279 outstanding options, 573,833 warrants, and 787,842 restricted stock units were anti-dilutive and excluded from the calculation of common stock equivalents. At March 31, 2012, 804,968 outstanding options, 573,833 warrants, and 535,444 restricted stock units were anti-dilutive and excluded from the calculation of common stock equivalents.
Note 7: Stock-based Compensation
Under the terms of the Company’s 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, the Company is allowed, but not required, to source stock option exercises from its inventory of treasury stock. As of March 31, 2013, the Company held 1,595,973 shares in treasury, with 895,655 additional shares authorized for repurchase under its stock repurchase plan. The repurchase plan has no expiration date and expires when the Company has repurchased all of the remaining authorized shares.
A description of the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company’s 2010 Equity Incentive Plan is designed to encourage ownership of its common stock by its employees and directors, to provide additional incentive for them to promote the success of its business, and to attract and retain talented personnel. All of the Company’s employees and directors, and those of its subsidiaries, are eligible to receive awards under the plan.
A summary of the status of and changes in the Company’s stock option plans for the three months ended March 31, 2013 follows:
Shares
Weighted- Average Exercise Price
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at beginning of year
857,468
17.01
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
148,689
16.00
Outstanding at end of period
708,779
17.22
2.79
Exercisable at end of period
The Company did not recognize any compensation expense related to stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2013 or 2012.
A summary of the changes in the Company’s stock unit awards for the three months ended March 31, 2013, is as follows:
Director
Weighted-
Restricted
Deferred
Average
Stock
Grant Date
Units
Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of year
736,412
32,991
769,403
4.92
13,158
4.56
Dividend Equivalents Earned
Vested
(18,648
5.24
Non-vested at end of period
730,922
763,913
4.90
56,920
787,842
4.91
All recipients earn quarterly dividend equivalents on their respective units. These dividend equivalents are not paid out during the vesting period, but instead entitle the recipients to additional units. Therefore, dividends earned each quarter will compound based upon the updated unit balances. Upon vesting/delivery, shares are expected to be issued from treasury.
On March 26, 2013, under the terms of the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, the Company granted 13,158 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to a certain member of management. As the stock price on the grant date of March 26, 2013 was $4.56, total compensation cost to be recognized is $60,000. This cost will be recognized over a period of one to three years. Per the respective agreements, 4,386 RSUs vest over a requisite service period of one year, 4,386 RSUs vest over a requisite service period of two years, and the remaining 4,386 RSUs vest over a requisite service period of three years. Subsequent to each requisite service period, the awards will vest 100%.
A listing of RSUs granted in 2012 under the terms of the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
The Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.2 million of compensation expense related to non-vested stock units for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of March 31, 2013, there was $2.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these non-vested stock units. This cost is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.7 years.
Note 8: Income Taxes
At March 31, 2013, the Company was under examination by the Illinois Department of Revenue for the Company’s 2009 and 2010 income tax filings. This examination is expected to be finalized in the second quarter of 2013.
Note 9: Outstanding Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Legal Matters
The Company and its subsidiaries are parties to legal actions which arise in the normal course of their business activities. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on the financial position or the results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Credit Commitments and Contingencies
The Company and its subsidiary are parties to credit related financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.
The Company and its subsidiary’s exposure to credit loss are represented by the contractual amount of those commitments. The Company and its subsidiary use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. A summary of the contractual amount of the Company and its subsidiary’s exposure to off-balance-sheet risk relating to the Company and its subsidiary’s commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit follows:
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
Commitments to extend credit
495,670
483,373
Standby letters of credit
12,327
12,305
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as no condition established in the contract has been violated. These commitments are generally at variable interest rates and generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The commitments for equity lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by the Company and its subsidiary upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company and its subsidiary to guarantee the performance of a customer’s obligation to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including bond financing and similar transactions and primarily have terms of one year or less. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Company and its subsidiary holds collateral, which may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, and income producing properties, supporting those commitments if deemed necessary. In the event the customer does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the third party, the Company and its subsidiary would be required to fund the commitment. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company and its subsidiary could be required to make is represented by the contractual amount shown in the summary above. If the commitment is funded, the Company and its subsidiary would be entitled to seek recovery from the customer. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, no amounts were recorded as liabilities for the Company and its subsidiary’s potential obligations under these guarantees.
As of March 31, 2013, the Company had no futures, forwards, swaps or option contracts, or other financial instruments with similar characteristics with the exception of rate lock commitments on mortgage loans to be held for sale.
Note 10: Reportable Segments and Related Information
The Company has three reportable segments, Busey Bank, FirsTech and Busey Wealth Management. Busey Bank provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through its branch network in downstate Illinois, through its branch in Indianapolis, Indiana, and through its branch network in southwest Florida. FirsTech provides remittance processing for online bill payments, lockbox and walk-in payments. Busey Wealth Management is the parent company of Busey Trust Company, which provides a full range of asset management, investment and fiduciary services to individuals, businesses and foundations, tax preparation and philanthropic advisory services.
The Company’s three reportable segments are strategic business units that are separately managed as they offer different products and services and have different marketing strategies.
The segment financial information provided below has been derived from the internal accounting system used by management to monitor and manage the financial performance of the Company. The accounting policies of the three segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Following is a summary of selected financial information for the Company’s business segments:
Total Assets
March 31,
December 31,
Goodwill & Total Assets:
Busey Bank
3,571,224
3,567,637
FirsTech
8,992
26,453
26,401
Busey Wealth Management
11,694
26,523
26,653
All Other
24,110
(2,635
27,040
30,013
60
66
2,232
4,064
300
334
10,497
10,064
2,129
4,103
3,932
(88
1,695
Net income:
5,793
6,029
262
820
863
(442
486
Total net income
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Note 11: Fair Value Measurements
The fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received to sell that asset or paid to transfer that liability in an orderly transaction occurring in the principal market (or most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market) for such asset or liability. In estimating fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. Such valuation techniques are consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques include the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. FASB ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
Level 1 Inputs - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 Inputs - Inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means.
Level 3 Inputs - Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.
A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to those Company assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value.
Corporate debt securities were transferred to level 2 as of March 31, 2013 because the Company could no longer obtain evidence of unadjusted quoted prices.
In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, when available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments may include amounts to reflect, among other things, counterparty credit quality and the company’s creditworthiness as well as unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time. The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. Furthermore, the reported fair value amounts have not been comprehensively revalued since the presentation dates and, therefore, estimates of fair value after the balance sheet date may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.
Securities Available for Sale. Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing level 1 and level 2 measurements. For mutual funds and other equity securities, unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are utilized to determine fair value at the measurement date and have been classified as level 1 in the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. For all other securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service evaluations are based on market data. The independent pricing service utilizes evaluated pricing models that vary by asset class and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information. Because many fixed income securities do not trade on a daily basis, the independent pricing service evaluated pricing applications apply available information as applicable through processes such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing, to prepare evaluations. In addition, the independent pricing service uses model processes, such as the Option Adjusted Spread model to assess interest rate impact and develop prepayment scenarios. The models and processes take into account market convention. For each asset class, a team of evaluators gathers information from market sources and integrates relevant credit information, perceived market movements and sector news into the evaluated pricing applications and models.
The market inputs that the independent pricing service normally seeks for evaluations of securities, listed in approximate order of priority, include: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data including market research publications. The independent pricing service also monitors market indicators, industry and economic events. Information of this nature is a trigger to acquire further market data. For certain security types, additional inputs may be used or some of the market inputs may not be applicable. Evaluators may prioritize inputs differently on any given day for any security based on market conditions, and not all inputs listed are available for use in the evaluation process for each security evaluation on a given day. Because the data utilized was observable, the securities have been classified as level 2 in the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.
The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Inputs
Securities available for sale:
28,644
972,853
Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).
Impaired Loans. The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, periodically, a loan is considered impaired and is reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Impaired loans measured at fair value typically consist of loans on non-accrual status and restructured loans in compliance with modified terms. Collateral values are estimated using a combination of observable inputs, including recent appraisals and unobservable inputs based on customized discounting criteria. Due to the significance of the unobservable inputs, all impaired loan fair values have been classified as level 3 in the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.
Foreclosed Assets. Non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured at fair value include foreclosed assets (upon initial recognition or subsequent impairment). Foreclosed assets are measured using a combination of observable inputs, including recent appraisals, and unobservable inputs based on customized discounting criteria. Due to the significance of the unobservable inputs, all foreclosed asset fair values have been classified as level 3 in the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.
The following table summarizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:
Impaired loans
2,669
Foreclosed assets
123
2,284
511
The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for which the Company has utilized level 3 inputs to determine fair value:
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
Valuation
Unobservable
Estimate
Techniques
Input
Range
Appraisal of collateral
Appraisal adjustments
-2.3% to -100.0%
-38.2% to -100.0%
FASB ASC Topic 825 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis. A detailed description of the valuation methodologies used in estimating the fair value of financial instruments is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
The estimated fair values of financial instruments that are reported at amortized cost in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value, were as follows:
Carrying
Amount
Financial assets:
Level 2 inputs:
Cash and due from banks
31,463
40,971
Accrued interest receivable
12,795
12,275
Level 3 inputs:
Loans, net
1,998,039
2,006,588
Financial liabilities:
3,022,715
2,987,524
6,042
7,120
Accrued interest payable
963
1,128
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition of First Busey Corporation and subsidiaries (referred to herein as “First Busey”, “Company”, “we”, or “our”) at March 31, 2013 (unaudited), as compared with December 31, 2012, and the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012 when applicable. Management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report, as well as the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Operating Results
Net income for the first quarter of 2013 was $6.4 million and net income available to common shareholders was $5.5 million, or $0.06 per fully-diluted common share. Net income was $1.5 million higher than the fourth quarter of 2012 and reflected the highest quarterly results since the first quarter of 2012 when the Company reported net income of $7.6 million and net income available to common shareholders of $6.7 million, or $0.08 per fully-diluted common share. Year-over-year results were primarily impacted by a $2.1 million gain on the Company’s private equity funds in 2012, compared to nominal gains in the 2013 period.
Net interest income decreased to $24.6 million in the first quarter of 2013 from $25.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 and from $25.7 million for the first quarter of 2012. Overall net interest income declines were driven by decreases in yields and were further influenced by comparatively fewer days falling within the first quarter of 2013 relative to the fourth quarter of 2012 and the first quarter of 2012. Additional liquidity generated by our growing deposit base has primarily been deployed into both our loan and investment portfolios over the past year.
Net interest margin fell to 3.10% for the first quarter of 2013 as compared to 3.20% for the fourth quarter of 2012 and 3.31% for the first quarter of 2012. The Company continued to experience downward pressure on its yield on interest-earning assets resulting from a protracted period of historically low rates and heightened competition for assets, which has been experienced throughout the banking industry.
Busey Wealth Management’s net income of $0.8 million for the first quarter of 2013 rose slightly from $0.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2012, but was down from the $0.9 million earned in the first quarter of 2012. Our wealth teams drove growth in new assets under management during the first quarter of 2013 suggesting future income will be positively impacted. FirsTech’s net income of $0.3 million for the first quarter of 2013 was slightly higher than the fourth quarter of 2012 and was generally consistent with the amount earned in the first quarter of 2012.
Asset Quality
While much internal focus has been directed toward organic growth, our commitment to credit quality remains strong, as evidenced by another quarter of meaningful improvement across a range of credit indicators. At March 31, 2013, various asset quality measures were at their lowest levels in recent years. We continue to expect gradual improvement in our overall asset quality during 2013; however, this remains dependent upon market-specific economic conditions, and specific measures may fluctuate from quarter to quarter. The key metrics are as follows:
· Non-performing loans decreased to $23.2 million at March 31, 2013 from $25.4 million at December 31, 2012 and $34.1 million at March 31, 2012.
· Illinois/Indiana non-performing loans slightly decreased to $16.5 million at March 31, 2013 from $17.8 million at December 31, 2012 and $25.6 million at March 31, 2012.
· Florida non-performing loans decreased to $6.7 million at March 31, 2013 from $7.6 million at December 31, 2012 and $8.5 million at March 31, 2012.
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· Loans 30-89 days past due increased to $7.1 million at March 31, 2013 from $2.3 million at December 31, 2012 but decreased from $15.9 million at March 31, 2012. We are actively pursuing collection on these loans.
· Other non-performing assets, primarily consisting of other real estate owned, decreased to $2.6 million at March 31, 2013 from $3.5 million at December 31, 2012 and $8.7 million at March 31, 2012.
· The ratio of non-performing assets to total loans plus other non-performing assets at March 31, 2013 decreased to 1.25% from 1.39% at December 31, 2012 and 2.13 % at March 31, 2012.
· The allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans ratio increased to 205.87% at March 31, 2013 from 189.32% at December 31, 2012 and 157.75% at March 31, 2012.
· The allowance for loan losses to total loans ratio remained unchanged at 2.32% in the first quarter compared to the prior quarter, but decreased from 2.68% in March 31, 2012.
· Net charge-offs of $2.2 million recorded in the first quarter of 2013 were significantly lower than the $4.7 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2012 and the $9.7 million recorded in the first quarter of 2012. This trend further emphasizes the improvements in overall asset quality.
· Provision expense of $2.0 million recorded in the first quarter was a reduction from the prior quarter expense of $3.5 million, and from the $5.0 million recorded in the first quarter of 2012 reflecting the lower level of risk in the portfolio.
Overview and Strategy
Recognizing that the banking landscape would rapidly change as our country emerged from a difficult economic cycle, the Company embraced strong measures to position itself for greater opportunities in the future. We believed that long term success could be best derived from internal reorganization that would make us a better partner to our Pillars — our customers, associates, communities and shareholders. We are excited to have much of the hard work to rebuild our enterprise behind us and can now see positive momentum increasing around our growing book of commercial loans, assets under care, and core deposit franchise. We also acknowledge that true progress requires constant adjustment and renewed commitment to our common purpose, and have underscored our unwavering drive for success with the discipline to contain costs.
As we continue to focus on low-risk and profitable growth, it is important that we strengthen our customer service. During 2012, we launched the Net Promoter ® System (NPS) to garner specific, tangible and immediate input on our customers’ experiences with Busey Bank. Sent to customers via email, our survey is designed to gather feedback that will aid Busey Bank in improving customer relationships. Information shared by customers with friends and family enhances Busey Bank’s reputation for premier customer service in an authentic and relevant way. We will continue to use this responsive and personal engagement to further differentiate Busey Bank — strengthening our ability to serve and build solid, lasting relationships with our customers.
With our strong capital position, a stable platform of earnings and an improving credit dynamic, we are actively engaged in growing our Company and communities through both organic and external measures. We understand there is still great work to be done and embrace the resolve to drive our business in a continually positive direction for the success of our Pillars - our customers, associates, communities and shareholders.
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Economic Conditions of Markets
The Illinois markets we operate in possess strong industrial, academic and healthcare employment bases. Our primary downstate Illinois markets of Champaign, Macon, McLean and Peoria counties are anchored by several strong, familiar and stable organizations. Although our downstate Illinois and Indiana markets experienced economic distress in recent years, they did not experience it to the level of many other areas, including our southwest Florida market. Our primary markets in stable micro-urban communities of central Illinois are distinct from the dense competitive landscapes of Chicago and the smaller rural populations of southern Illinois. While future economic conditions remain uncertain, we believe our markets have generally stabilized following a few years of economic downturn and, as a whole, have begun to show signs of improvement.
Champaign County is home to the University of Illinois — Urbana/Champaign (“U of I”), the University’s primary campus. U of I has in excess of 42,000 students. Additionally, Champaign County healthcare providers serve a significant area of downstate Illinois and western Indiana. Macon County is home to Archer Daniels Midland (“ADM”), a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest agricultural processors in the world. ADM’s presence in Macon County supports many derivative businesses in the agricultural processing arena. Additionally, Macon County is home to Millikin University, and its healthcare providers serve a significant role in the market. McLean County is home to State Farm, Country Financial, Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University. State Farm, a Fortune 100 company, is the largest employer in McLean County, and Country Financial and the universities provide additional stability to a growing area of downstate Illinois. Peoria County is home to Caterpillar, a Fortune 100 company, and Bradley University, in addition to a large healthcare presence serving much of the western portion of downstate Illinois. The institutions noted above, coupled with a large agricultural sector, anchor the communities in which they are located, and have provided a comparatively stable foundation for housing, employment and small business.
In 2012, the agriculture sector in the United States dealt with the nation’s worst drought in decades. Loans to finance agricultural production and other loans to farmers and loans secured by farmland do not represent a significant portion of our total loan portfolio. The economic impact of the drought appeared to be less than originally anticipated in our markets. Furthermore, farmland values are continuing to increase. The financial condition of these clients and the agriculture base in our communities will continue to be monitored by management for negative effects in future periods.
Southwest Florida has shown continuing signs of improvement in areas such as unemployment and home sales since 2011. As southwest Florida’s economy is based primarily on tourism and the secondary/retirement residential market, declines in discretionary spending brought on by uncertain economic conditions caused damage to that economy and, the recent improvement in certain economic indicators notwithstanding, we expect it will take southwest Florida a number of years to return to peak economic strength.
The largest portion of the Company’s customer base is within the State of Illinois, the financial condition of which is among the most troubled of any state in the United States with severe pension under-funding, recurring bill payment delays, and budget gaps. Additionally, the Company is located in markets with significant universities and healthcare companies, which rely heavily on state funding and contracts. The State of Illinois continues to be significantly behind on payments to its vendors and government sponsored entities. Further and continued payment lapses by the State of Illinois to its vendors and government sponsored entities may have significant, negative effects on our primary market areas.
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OPERATING PERFORMANCE
NET INTEREST INCOME
Net interest income is the difference between interest income and fees earned on earning assets and interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities. Interest rate levels and volume fluctuations within earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities impact net interest income. Net interest margin is tax-equivalent net interest income as a percent of average earning assets.
Certain assets with tax favorable treatment are evaluated on a tax-equivalent basis. Tax-equivalent basis assumes a federal income tax rate of 35%. Tax favorable assets generally have lower contractual pre-tax yields than fully taxable assets. A tax-equivalent analysis is performed by adding the tax savings to the earnings on tax favorable assets. After factoring in the tax favorable effects of these assets, the yields may be more appropriately evaluated against alternative earning assets. In addition to yield, various other risks are factored into the evaluation process.
The following table shows the consolidated average balance sheets, detailing the major categories of assets and liabilities, the interest income earned on interest-earning assets, the interest expense paid for the interest-bearing liabilities, and the related interest rates for the periods, or as of the dates, shown. All average information is provided on a daily average basis.
AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012
Change in income/
expense due to (1)
Income/
Yield/
Expense
Rate (3)
Volume
Yield/Rate
Change
Interest-bearing bank deposits
272,209
0.24
282,097
177
0.25
(7
(8
(15
Investment securities
U.S. Government obligations
460,810
1,622
1.43
422,617
2,034
1.94
166
(578
(412
Obligations of states and political subdivisions(1)
280,165
1,885
2.73
170,990
1,454
3.42
770
(339
431
Other securities
238,443
1.72
278,833
1,338
1.93
(187
(137
(324
Loans(1) (2)
2,037,113
23,028
4.58
2,028,711
25,630
5.08
96
(2,698
(2,602
Total interest-earning assets
3,288,740
27,711
3,183,248
30,633
3.87
838
(3,760
(2,922
74,768
78,598
70,941
69,646
Allowance for loan losses
(48,740
(57,567
173,028
191,482
3,558,737
3,465,407
Interest-bearing transaction deposits
47,631
39,075
0.22
(12
Savings deposits
209,267
194,259
76
0.16
(61
(56
Money market deposits
1,473,233
485
1,298,458
899
0.28
106
(520
(414
Time deposits
676,350
1,583
0.95
781,876
2,752
1.42
(340
(829
(1,169
Short-term borrowings:
Repurchase agreements
138,012
0.23
(4
(30
(34
6,022
5.45
19,417
(177
(145
2.22
2.46
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Total interest-bearing liabilities
2,597,596
0.40
2,526,097
0.70
(406
(1,866
Net interest spread
3.02
3.17
Noninterest-bearing deposits
522,256
502,127
28,666
26,854
Stockholders’ equity
410,219
410,329
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Interest income / earning assets(1)
Interest expense / earning assets
0.32
0.56
Net interest margin (1)
25,179
3.10
26,235
3.31
1,244
(2,300
(1,056
(1) On a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 35% for 2012 and 2011.
(2) Non-accrual loans have been included in average loans.
(3) Annualized.
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Average earning assets increased for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period of 2012. Average loans increased $8.4 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 compared to the same period of 2012. The Company is focused on rebuilding its loan portfolio with new assets and made significant investments in tools and talent in 2011 and 2012 to support organic growth. Securities increased by $107.0 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 compared to the same period of 2012; however, these assets earn a much lower yield than loans.
Interest-bearing liabilities increased for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period of 2012. Interest-bearing deposits increased $92.8 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period of 2012. The Company has focused on reducing more expensive non-core funding, which we were able to do in light of the continued increase in our average core deposits.
Interest income, on a tax-equivalent basis, decreased $2.9 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period of 2012. The interest income decline related to repricing of assets in a low interest rate environment and heightened competition for assets which is generally being experienced in the banking industry. Interest expense decreased $1.9 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period of 2012. The interest expense declines were a result of reductions in non-core funding sources and decreases in interest rates offered on certain deposit products as the interest rate environment remains low. Both interest income and expense for the first three months of 2013 include 90 days compared to 91 days for the first three months of 2012 as a result of leap year.
Net interest margin
Net interest margin, our net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets stated on a tax-equivalent basis, decreased to 3.10% for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 from 3.31% for the same period in 2012.
Quarterly net interest margins for 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
First Quarter
Second Quarter
3.21
Third Quarter
3.25
Fourth Quarter
3.20
The net interest spread, also on a tax-equivalent basis, was 3.02% for the three month period ended March 31, 2013, compared to 3.17% for the same period in 2012.
We continue to experience downward pressure on our yield in interest-earning assets as have most financial institutions. We have limited ability to improve margin through funding rate decreases due to the historically low interest rate environment and we believe further improvements in margin will be achieved in the short term through redeployment of our liquid funds at higher yields.
Management attempts to mitigate the effects of an unpredictable interest-rate environment through effective portfolio management, prudent loan underwriting and operational efficiencies. Please refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 for accounting policies underlying the recognition of interest income and expense.
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OTHER INCOME
Three Months Ended
% Change
0.3
6.7
(3.2
)%
(3.0
4.2
44.9
(66.8
(6.9
Combined wealth management revenue, trust and commissions and brokers’ fees, net, increased for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. The increase was led by organic growth, which increased assets under management (“AUM”) and increased securities market valuations. AUM averaged $4.3 billion for the first three months of 2013 compared to $4.0 billion for the first three months of 2012. Continued growth in new AUM driven by our wealth teams during the first quarter of 2013 suggest future income will also be positively impacted as wealth management revenues are typically highly correlated to AUM.
Remittance processing revenue relates to our payment processing company, FirsTech. FirsTech’s revenue decreased for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period of 2012 due to decreased volume of online bill payments and walk-in payment income.
Overall, service charges on deposit accounts combined with other service charges and fees were stable for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. Evolving regulation, changing behaviors by our client base to avoid fees and changes in product mix are affecting general growth trends in service charges.
Gain on sales of loans increased for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. Residential mortgage fee activity continued to increase in 2013, based on strong loan production, an active market for refinancing and positive momentum in the home purchase market. These fee revenues provide a good balance to our revenue stream and represent a valued service to our clients and communities to refinance and purchase homes.
Other income decreased for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. The decrease was primarily due to the income fluctuation in the Company’s private equity investment funds. The majority of the gain in 2012 related to income earned from an investment in a local, community-focused fund. The gain was non-recurring; therefore, the Company did not expect other income to show significant increases in future periods.
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OTHER EXPENSE
Compensation expense:
12.0
11.4
Total compensation expense
16,787
15,007
11.9
(1.0
Furniture and equipment expenses
(1.4
22.2
(5.3
3.2
NM
(7.2
8.7
(13.6
Effective rate on income taxes
33.4
32.8
Efficiency ratio
68.83
59.79
NM=Not Meaningful
Total compensation expense increased for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012, although full-time equivalent employees decreased to 893 at March 31, 2013 from 915 one year earlier. Starting late 2011, the Company executed a long-term plan and began to rebuild in select areas of the organization to spur organic growth and support a diversified revenue stream, including our addition of Trevett Capital Partners. In the later part of 2012, the Company engaged in a renewed focus to carefully reexamine our structure and we reduced our workforce in select areas based on our collective vision of the strongest path for broad-based future strength, profitability and growth, while renewing our strong commitment to superior customer service. This reduction and other cost containment efforts in recent months are expected to maintain or slightly reduce staffing costs from the current period on a forward looking basis.
Combined occupancy expenses and furniture and equipment expenses declined slightly for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. We continue to evaluate our operations for appropriate cost control measures while seeking improvements in service delivery to our customers.
Data processing expense increased for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. We continue to invest to support the developing product needs of our customers including online banking and mobile capabilities, while continually enhancing measures for data safety and risk containment.
Amortization of intangible assets expense decreased as we are now in the sixth year of amortization arising from our merger with Main Street Trust, Inc. The amortization is on an accelerated basis; thus, exclusive of any further acquisitions in the future, we expect amortization expense to continue to gradually decline.
Regulatory expense increased slightly for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. We anticipate that our regulatory expenses will remain at current levels for the near future.
Our costs associated with OREO, such as collateral preservation and legal fees, increased for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. This expense fluctuates based on commercial properties we hold throughout the year.
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Other expense decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012 primarily as a result of a widespread reduction in expenses due to an enhanced emphasis on cost control.
The effective rate on income taxes, or income taxes divided by income before taxes, of 33.4% and 32.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, was lower than the combined federal and state statutory rate of approximately 41% due to fairly stable amounts of tax preferred interest income, such as municipal bond interest and bank owned life insurance income, accounting for a portion of our taxable income. As taxable income increases, we expect our effective tax rate to increase.
The efficiency ratio represents total other expense, less amortization charges, as a percentage of tax equivalent net interest income plus other income, excluding the effects of security gains and losses. The efficiency ratio, which is a non-GAAP financial measure commonly used by management and the investment community in the banking industry, measures the amount of expense that is incurred to generate a dollar of revenue. The efficiency ratio for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 increased from the comparable period in 2012. The primary reason for the increase was the increase in compensation expense, as noted above. We expect to continue the process of examining appropriate avenues to improve efficiency in future periods.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
SIGNIFICANT BALANCE SHEET ITEMS
(4.9
2,012,907
2,025,098
(0.6
0.8
Noninterest-bearing
(10.4
1.2
(5.9
(14.3
First Busey’s balance sheet at March 31, 2013 increased slightly as compared with its balance sheet at December 31, 2012.
Securities available for sale decreased by $48.9 million, or 4.9%, at March 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012. Net loans, including loans held for sale, declined by $12.2 million, or 0.6%, at March 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012. The loan decline was concentrated in our retail loan portfolio as gross commercial loan balances increased as of March 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012. The banking industry as a whole continues to face challenges with respect to quality asset growth; however, we are encouraged by the volumes building in our loan pipeline. In 2011 and 2012, we invested in additional talent to help drive future business expansion.
Liabilities increased by $25.3 million, or 0.8%, at March 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012. Total deposits increased $36.7 million, or 1.2%, at March 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012. We believe our deposit growth is indicative of the success of our relationship sales model, which includes improved cross-sales to our customer base. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $8.2 million, or 5.9%, and long-term debt decreased $1.0 million, or 14.3%, at March 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012. Core growth has generally supported the reduction in higher cost funding alternatives.
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Stockholders’ equity increased to $413.7 million at March 31, 2013 as compared to $408.8 million at December 31, 2012. This increase was the result of first quarter earnings. No dividends on common stock were paid in the first quarter, as the Company accelerated its 2013 first quarter dividend of $0.04 per common share into the fourth quarter of 2012 due to uncertainty surrounding U.S. tax policy and our desire to maximize shareholder value and return while potentially reducing shareholder dividend income tax burden.
ASSET QUALITY
Loan Portfolio
Geographic distributions of loans by category were as follows:
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As noted previously, the blend of strong agricultural, manufacturing, academic and healthcare industries prevalent in our downstate Illinois markets anchored the area during the economic challenges of recent years. Although our downstate Illinois and Indiana markets experienced some economic distress during such period, they did not experience it to the level of many other areas, including our southwest Florida market. As southwest Florida’s economy is based primarily on tourism and the secondary/retirement residential market, declines in discretionary spending brought on by uncertain economic conditions have impacted that economy, notwithstanding recent improvement in certain economic indicators. Achieving meaningful organic growth remains a significant focus for us and our commitment to credit quality remains strong, as evidenced by another quarter of meaningful progress across a range of credit indicators.
Our allowance for loan losses was $47.8 million, or 2.32% of loans, at March 31, 2013 and $48.0 million, or 2.32% of loans, at December 31, 2012.
Typically, when we move loans into nonaccrual status, the loans are collateral dependent and charged down to the fair value of our interest in the underlying collateral. Our loan portfolio is collateralized primarily by real estate.
We continue to attempt to identify problem loan situations on a proactive basis. Once problem loans are identified, adjustments to the provision for loan losses are made based upon all information available at that time. The provision reflects management’s analysis of additional allowance for loan losses necessary to cover probable losses in our loan portfolio.
As of March 31, 2013, management believed the level of the allowance and coverage of non-performing loans to be appropriate based upon the information available. However, additional losses may be identified in our loan portfolio as new information is obtained. We may need to provide for additional loan losses in the future as management continues to identify potential problem loans and gains further information concerning existing problem loans.
First Busey does not originate or hold any Alt-A or subprime loans or investments.
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses is a current charge against income and represents an amount which management believes is sufficient to maintain an appropriate allowance for known and probable losses in the loan portfolio. In assessing the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses, management considers the size and quality of the loan portfolio measured against prevailing economic conditions, regulatory guidelines, historical loan loss experience and credit quality of the portfolio. When a determination is made by management to charge-off a loan balance, such write-off is charged against the allowance for loan losses.
Our provision for loan losses was $2.0 million during the first quarter of 2013 and $5.0 million in the same period of 2012. The provision expense during 2013 and 2012 was reflective of management’s assessment of the lower level of risk in the portfolio.
Sensitive assets include non-accrual loans, loans on our classified loan reports and other loans identified as having more than reasonable potential for loss. Management reviews sensitive assets on at least a quarterly basis for changes in the customers’ ability to pay and changes in valuation of underlying collateral in order to estimate probable losses. The majority of these loans are being repaid in conformance with their contracts.
Non-performing Loans
Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on non-accrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
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The following table sets forth information concerning non-performing loans as of each of the dates:
September 30, 2012
June 30, 2012
Non-accrual loans
25,129
33,760
Loans 90+ days past due and still accruing
57
Total non-performing loans
23,205
25,360
25,188
33,817
OREO
8,486
7,783
Total non-performing assets
25,837
28,810
33,674
41,600
49,213
50,866
Allowance for loan losses to loans
2.3
2.4
2.5
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
205.9
189.3
195.4
150.4
Non-performing loans to loans, before allowance for loan losses
1.1
1.7
Non-performing loans and OREO to loans, before allowance for loan losses
1.3
1.4
2.1
We continue to drive positive trends across a range of credit indicators. We expect to continue to see gradual improvements in non-performing assets as we remove under and non-performing loans from our loan portfolio and realize the benefits of gradually improving overall economic conditions. Total non-performing assets were $25.8 million at March 31, 2013, compared to $28.8 million at December 31, 2012.
As of March 31, 2013, the Bank had charged-off $13.6 million of principal balance on loans that were on non-accrual status at March 31, 2013. Partial charge-offs reduce the reported principal of the balance of the loan, whereas, a specific allocation of allowance for loan losses does not reduce the reported principal balance of the loan. Non-accrual loans are reported net of charge-offs, but include related specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses. In summary, if we had not charged-off $13.6 million in loans, our non-accrual loans would have been that amount greater than the $23.0 million reported.
Potential Problem Loans
Potential problem loans are those loans which are not categorized as impaired, restructured, non-accrual or 90+ days past due, but where current information indicates that the borrower may not be able to comply with present loan repayment terms. Management assesses the potential for loss on such loans as it would with other problem loans and has considered the effect of any potential loss in determining its provision for probable loan losses. Potential problem loans increased to $67.9 million at March 31, 2013 compared to $58.1 million at December 31, 2012. The balance of potential problem loans is a reflection of continued economic challenges, however we do not believe the potential losses will be as great as seen in the past. Management continues to monitor these credits and anticipates that restructurings, guarantees, additional collateral or other planned actions will result in full repayment of the debts. As of March 31, 2013, management identified no other loans that represent or result from trends or uncertainties which management reasonably expected to materially impact future operating results, liquidity or capital resources. As of March 31, 2013, management was not aware of any information about any other credits which caused management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrower(s) to comply with the loan repayment terms.
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LIQUIDITY
Liquidity management is the process by which we ensure that adequate liquid funds are available to meet the present and future cash flow obligations arising in the daily operations of our business. These financial obligations consist of needs for funds to meet commitments to borrowers for extensions of credit, funding capital expenditures, withdrawals by customers, maintaining deposit reserve requirements, servicing debt, paying dividends to stockholders and paying operating expenses. Our most liquid assets are cash and due from banks, interest-bearing bank deposits, and federal funds sold. The balances of these assets are dependent on the Company’s operating, investing, lending and financing activities during any given period.
First Busey’s primary sources of funds consist of deposits, investment maturities and sales, loan principal repayments, and capital funds. Additional liquidity is provided by bank lines of credit, repurchase agreements, the ability to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank, and brokered deposits. We also have an operating line of credit in the amount of $20.0 million from our primary correspondent bank, all of which was available as of March 31, 2013. Management intends to satisfy long-term liquidity needs primarily through retention of capital funds.
Based upon the level of investment securities that reprice within 30 days and 90 days, as of March 31, 2013, management believed that adequate liquidity existed to meet all projected cash flow obligations. We seek to achieve a satisfactory degree of liquidity through actively managing both assets and liabilities. Asset management guides the proportion of liquid assets to total assets, while liability management monitors future funding requirements and prices liabilities accordingly.
OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
At March 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding standby letters of credit of $12.3 million and commitments to extend credit of $495.7 million. Since these commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and many will expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment level does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
The ability of the Company to pay cash dividends to its stockholders and to service its debt historically was dependent on the receipt of cash dividends from its subsidiaries. However, Busey Bank sustained significant losses during 2008 and 2009 resulting in pressure on capital, which has been enhanced through injections by the Company. State chartered banks have certain statutory and regulatory restrictions on the amount of cash dividends they may pay. Due to the significant retained earnings deficit and the Company’s desire to maintain a strong capital position at Busey Bank, dividends were not paid out of Busey Bank in 2011 or 2012. Until such time as retained earnings have been restored, Busey Bank will not be permitted to pay dividends and we will need to request permission from Busey Bank’s primary regulator to receive any capital out of Busey Bank. On January 22, 2013, with the approval of its primary regulator, Busey Bank transferred $50.0 million to the Company representing a return of capital and associated surplus as a result of an amendment to Busey Bank’s charter.
The Company and Busey Bank are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal and state banking agencies that involve the quantitative measure of their assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items, as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and Busey Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined in the regulations), and, for the Bank, Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined in the regulations). Failure to meet minimum capital requirements may cause regulatory bodies to initiate certain discretionary and/or mandatory actions that, if undertaken, may have a direct material effect on our financial statements. The Company, as a financial holding company, is required to be “well capitalized” in the two capital categories based on risk-weighted assets, as shown in the table below. We believe, as of March 31, 2013, that the Company and Busey Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject, including the guidelines to be considered “well capitalized”.
Minimum
Minimum To Be
Actual
Capital Requirement
Well Capitalized
Ratio
As of March 31, 2013:
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated
426,980
19.33
176,678
8.00
220,847
10.00
364,329
16.61
175,465
219,331
Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
398,328
18.04
88,339
4.00
132,508
6.00
335,864
15.31
87,733
131,599
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
11.45
139,151
9.77
137,440
171,800
5.00
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) mandates the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to establish minimum capital levels for bank holding companies on a consolidated basis that are as stringent as those required for insured depository institutions. The components of Tier 1 capital will be restricted to capital instruments that are currently considered to be Tier 1 capital for insured depository institutions. As a result, the proceeds of trust preferred securities will be excluded from Tier 1 capital unless such securities were issued prior to May 19, 2010 by bank holding companies with less than $15 billion of assets. As First Busey has assets of less than $15 billion, it will be able to maintain its trust preferred proceeds as Tier 1 capital but it will have to comply with new capital mandates in other respects, and it will not be able to raise Tier 1 capital in the future through the issuance of trust preferred securities.
In June 2012, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued joint proposed rules that would implement an international capital accord called “Basel III”, developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, a committee of central bank supervisors. The proposed rules would apply to all depository organizations in the United States and most of their parent companies and would increase minimum capital ratios, add a new minimum common equity ratio, add a new capital conservation buffer, and change the risk-weightings of certain assets for purposes of calculating certain capital ratios. The proposed changes, if implemented, were to be phased in from 2013 through 2019. The comment period on these proposed rules expired on October 22, 2012 and the regulatory agencies have since delayed adoption of final rules indefinitely. It is unclear when the final rules will be adopted and what changes, if any, may be made to the proposed rules. Management continues to assess the effect of the proposed rules on the Company and the Bank’s capital position and will monitor continuing developments relating to the proposed rules.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements made in this report, other than those concerning historical financial information, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of First Busey. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of First Busey’s management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. A number of factors, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: (i) the strength of the local and national economy; (ii) the economic impact of any future terrorist threats or attacks; (iii) changes in state and federal laws, regulations and governmental policies concerning First Busey’s general business (including the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the extensive regulations to be promulgated thereunder, as well as the rules proposed by the federal bank regulatory agencies to implement Basel III, the effectiveness of which is currently indefinitely postponed); (iv) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of First Busey’s assets; (v) increased competition in the financial services sector and the inability to attract new customers; (vi) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (vii) the loss of key executives or employees; (viii) changes in consumer spending; (ix) unexpected results of acquisitions; (x) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation involving First Busey; and (xi) changes in accounting policies and practices. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning First Busey and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect its financial results, is included in First Busey’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Critical accounting estimates are those that are critical to the portrayal and understanding of First Busey’s financial condition and results of operations and require management to make assumptions that are difficult, subjective or complex. These estimates involve judgments, estimates and uncertainties that are susceptible to change. In the event that different assumptions or conditions were to prevail, and depending on the severity of such changes, the possibility of a materially different financial condition or materially different results of operations is a reasonable likelihood.
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The majority of these accounting policies do not require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments or estimates or the variability of the estimates is not material. However, the following policies could be deemed critical:
Fair Value of Investment Securities. Securities are classified as held-to-maturity when First Busey has the ability and management has the positive intent to hold those securities to maturity. Accordingly, they are stated at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. First Busey had no securities classified as held-to-maturity or trading at March 31, 2013. Securities are classified as available for sale when First Busey may decide to sell those securities due to changes in market interest rates, liquidity needs, changes in yields on alternative investments, and for other reasons. They are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported in other comprehensive income. All of First Busey’s securities are classified as available for sale. For equity securities, unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are utilized to determine fair value at the measurement date. For all other securities, we obtain fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things. Due to the limited nature of the market for certain securities, the fair value and potential sale proceeds could be materially different in the event of a sale.
Realized securities gains or losses are reported in securities gains (losses), net in the consolidated statements of income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Declines in the fair value of available for sale securities below their amortized cost are evaluated to determine whether the loss is temporary or other-than-temporary. If the Company (a) has the intent to sell a debt security or (b) will more-likely-than-not be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery, then the Company recognizes the entire unrealized loss in earnings as an other-than-temporary loss. If neither of these conditions are met, the Company evaluates whether a credit loss exists. The impairment is separated into the amount of the total impairment related to the credit loss and the amount of total impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in earnings and the amount related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income.
The Company also evaluates whether the decline in fair value of an equity security is temporary or other-than-temporary. In determining whether an unrealized loss on an equity security is temporary or other-than-temporary, management considers various factors including the magnitude and duration of the impairment, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Company to hold the equity security to forecasted recovery.
Allowance for Loan Losses. First Busey has established an allowance for loan losses which represents its estimate of the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the date of the financial statements and reduces the total loans outstanding by an estimate of uncollectible loans. Loans deemed uncollectible are charged against and reduce the allowance. A provision for loan losses is charged to current expense. This provision acts to replenish the allowance for loan losses and to maintain the allowance at a level that management deems adequate.
To determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, a formal analysis is completed quarterly to assess the risk within the loan portfolio. This assessment is reviewed by senior management of Busey Bank and the Company. The analysis includes review of historical performance, dollar amount and trends of past due loans, dollar amount and trends in non-performing loans, review of certain impaired loans, and review of loans identified as sensitive assets. Sensitive assets include non-accrual loans, past-due loans, loans on First Busey’s watch loan reports and other loans identified as having probable potential for loss.
The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component considers loans that are classified as impaired. For such loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying amount of that loan. The general component covers non-classified loans and classified loans not considered impaired, and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. Other adjustments may be made to the allowance for pools of loans after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical loss experience.
A loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable First Busey will not be able to collect all principal and interest amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. When a loan becomes impaired, management generally calculates the impairment based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. If the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the collateral is used to measure the amount of impairment. The amount of impairment and any subsequent changes are recorded through a charge to earnings as an adjustment to the allowance for loan losses. Because a significant majority of First Busey’s loans are collateral dependent, First Busey has determined the required allowance on these loans based upon the estimated fair value, net of selling costs, of the respective collateral. The required allowance or actual losses on these impaired loans could differ significantly if the ultimate fair value of the collateral is significantly different from the fair value estimates used by First Busey in estimating such potential losses.
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Deferred Taxes. We have maintained significant net deferred tax assets for deductible temporary differences, the largest of which relates to the net operating loss carryforward and the allowance for loan losses. For income tax return purposes, only actual charge-offs are deductible, not the provision for loan losses. Under generally accepted accounting principles, a valuation allowance is required to be recognized if it is “more likely than not” that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The determination of the recoverability of the deferred tax assets is highly subjective and dependent upon judgment concerning management’s evaluation of both positive and negative evidence, the forecasts of future income, applicable tax planning strategies, and assessments of the current and future economic and business conditions. We consider both positive and negative evidence regarding the ultimate recoverability of our deferred tax assets. Positive evidence includes available tax planning strategies and the probability that taxable income will continue to be generated in future periods, as it was in periods since March 31, 2010, while negative evidence includes a cumulative loss in 2009 and 2008 and certain business and economic trends. We evaluated the recoverability of our net deferred tax asset and established a valuation allowance for certain state net operating loss and credit carryforwards that are not expected to be fully realized. Management believes that it is more likely than not that the other deferred tax assets included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements will be fully realized. We determined that no valuation allowance was required for any other deferred tax assets as of March 31, 2013, although there is no guarantee that those assets will be recognizable in future periods.
We must assess the likelihood that any deferred tax assets will be realized through the reduction of taxes in future periods and establish a valuation allowance for those assets for which recovery is not more likely than not. In making this assessment, we must make judgments and estimates regarding the ability to realize the asset through the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, future taxable income, and the possible application of future tax planning strategies. The Company’s evaluation gave consideration to the fact that all net operating loss carrybacks have been utilized. Therefore, utilization of net operating loss carryforwards are dependent on implementation of tax strategies and continued profitability.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE
DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of change in asset values due to movements in underlying market rates and prices. Interest rate risk is the risk to earnings and capital arising from movements in interest rates. Interest rate risk is the most significant market risk affecting First Busey as other types of market risk, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity price risk, do not arise in the normal course of First Busey’s business activities.
The Bank has an asset-liability committee which meets at least quarterly to review current market conditions and attempts to structure the Bank’s balance sheet to ensure stable net interest income despite potential changes in interest rates with all other variables constant.
As interest rate changes do not impact all categories of assets and liabilities equally or simultaneously, the asset-liability committee primarily relies on balance sheet and income simulation analysis to determine the potential impact of changes in market interest rates on net interest income. In these standard simulation models, the balance sheet is projected over a one-year period and net interest income is calculated under current market rates, and then assuming permanent instantaneous shifts of +/-100, +/-200, +/-300 and +/-400 basis points. Management measures such changes assuming immediate and sustained shifts in the federal funds rate and other market rate indices and the corresponding shifts in other non-market rate indices based on their historical changes relative to changes in the federal funds rate and other market indices. The model assumes assets and liabilities remain constant at March 31, 2013 balances. The model uses repricing frequency on all variable-rate assets and liabilities. Prepayment speeds on loans have been adjusted to incorporate expected prepayment speeds in both a declining and rising rate environment. As of March 31, 2013, due to the current low interest rate environment, a downward adjustment in federal fund rates was not possible.
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Utilizing this measurement concept, the interest-rate risk of First Busey due to an immediate and sustained change in interest rates, expressed as a change in net interest income as a percentage of the net interest income calculated in the constant base model, was as follows:
Basis Point Changes
-400
-300
-200
-100
+100
+200
+300
+400
NA
(1.61
(2.61
(4.09
(5.84
First Busey’s Asset, Liability and Liquidity Management Policy defines a targeted range of:
Change in
Basis points
+/-100
+/-10.0
+/-200
+/-15.0
+/-300
+/-22.5
+/-400
+/-30.0
As indicated in the table above, as of March 31, 2013, First Busey was within each of the targeted ranges on a consolidated basis. The calculation of potential effects of hypothetical interest rate changes was based on numerous assumptions and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results.
ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) was carried out as of March 31, 2013, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of our senior management. Our management concluded that, as of March 31, 2013, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to our management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, First Busey did not make any changes in its internal control over financial reporting or other factors that could materially affect, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1: Legal Proceedings
None
ITEM 1A: Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A of Part I of the Company’s 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Repurchases
There were no purchases made by or on behalf of First Busey of shares of its common stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
On January 22, 2008, First Busey announced that its board of directors had authorized the repurchase of 1,000,000 shares of common stock. First Busey’s repurchase plan has no expiration date and is active until all the shares are repurchased or action is taken by the board of directors to discontinue the plan. As of March 31, 2013, under the Company’s stock repurchase plan, 895,655 shares remained authorized for repurchase.
ITEM 3: Defaults upon Senior Securities
ITEM 4: Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable
ITEM 5: Other Information
(a) None
(b) None
ITEM 6: Exhibits
10.1 Employment Agreement between First Busey Corporation and John J. Powers, dated December 29, 2011.
31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).
31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).
32.1 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, from the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
32.2 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, from the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.
101* Interactive Data File
Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012; and (v) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
*As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under those sections.
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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.
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ VAN A. DUKEMAN
Van A. Dukeman
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal executive officer)
/s/ DAVID B. WHITE
David B. White
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal financial and accounting officer)
Date: May 9, 2013