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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
☑
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended 6/30/2020
☐
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 incorporationor 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) 365-4544
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol (s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.001 par value
BUSE
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
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 þ No ◻
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes þ No ◻
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
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 August 6, 2020
54,516,112
June 30, 2020
Part I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
3
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
6
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
7
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
9
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
11
Item 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
43
Item 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
65
Item 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
66
Part II
OTHER INFORMATION
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Item 1A.
RISK FACTORS
67
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
69
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Item 5.
Item 6.
EXHIBITS
70
SIGNATURES
71
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FIRST BUSEY CORPORATION and Subsidiaries
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2019
(dollars in thousands)
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
125,261
136,546
Interest-bearing deposits
924,811
392,742
Total cash and cash equivalents
1,050,072
529,288
Debt securities available for sale
1,696,866
1,648,257
Equity securities
5,126
5,952
Loans held for sale, at fair value
108,140
68,699
Portfolio loans (net of allowance 2020 $96,046; 2019 $53,748)
7,132,974
6,633,501
Premises and equipment, net
146,951
151,267
Right of use asset
8,511
9,490
Goodwill
311,536
Other intangible assets, net
56,517
61,593
Cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
174,544
173,595
Other assets
144,728
102,551
Total assets
10,835,965
9,695,729
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing
2,764,408
1,832,619
Interest-bearing
6,145,258
6,069,777
Total deposits
8,909,666
7,902,396
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
194,249
205,491
Short-term borrowings
24,648
8,551
Long-term debt
35,101
83,600
Senior notes, net of unamortized issuance costs
39,741
39,674
Subordinated notes, net of unamortized issuance costs
181,995
59,248
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts
71,387
71,308
Lease liability
8,601
9,552
Other liabilities
134,493
95,475
Total liabilities
9,599,881
8,475,295
Outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities (see Notes 10 and 15)
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock, $.001 par value, authorized 2020 100,000,000 shares; authorized 2019
66,666,667 shares; 55,910,733 shares issued
56
Additional paid-in capital
1,248,045
1,248,216
Accumulated deficit
(13,951)
(14,813)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
37,037
14,960
Total stockholders’ equity before treasury stock
1,271,187
1,248,419
Treasury stock at cost, 1,394,733 and 1,121,961 shares, respectively
(35,103)
(27,985)
Total stockholders’ equity
1,236,084
1,220,434
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Common shares outstanding at period end
54,516,000
54,788,772
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2020
2019
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans
71,089
78,031
143,625
149,820
Interest and dividends on investment securities:
Taxable interest income
8,833
11,152
18,341
21,336
Non-taxable interest income
1,166
1,200
2,317
2,276
Other interest income
145
1,083
1,383
2,315
Total interest income
81,233
91,466
165,666
175,747
Interest expense:
Deposits
7,721
14,154
19,948
26,654
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under
agreements to repurchase
100
627
508
1,210
118
494
185
685
34
741
457
1,320
Senior notes
399
799
Subordinated notes
1,312
731
2,043
1,462
736
892
1,480
1,806
Total interest expense
10,420
18,038
25,420
33,936
Net interest income
70,813
73,428
140,246
141,811
Provision for credit losses
12,891
2,517
30,107
4,628
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
57,922
70,911
110,139
137,183
Non-interest income:
Wealth management fees
10,193
9,488
21,748
18,517
Fees for customer services
7,025
9,696
15,386
17,793
Remittance processing
3,718
3,717
7,471
7,497
Mortgage revenue
2,705
2,851
4,086
4,796
Income on bank owned life insurance
2,282
2,102
3,339
3,080
Net gains (losses) on sales of securities
125
(10)
1,699
(184)
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized on equity securities
190
(1,016)
(797)
(800)
Other income
1,726
1,068
2,549
3,142
Total non-interest income
27,964
27,896
55,481
53,841
Non-interest expense:
Salaries, wages and employee benefits
28,555
34,268
62,558
66,609
Data processing
4,051
5,616
8,446
10,017
Net occupancy expense of premises
4,448
4,511
9,163
8,713
Furniture and equipment expenses
2,537
2,352
4,986
4,447
Professional fees
1,986
3,192
3,810
6,379
Amortization of intangible assets
2,519
2,412
5,076
4,506
Other expense
8,972
15,669
19,543
24,512
Total non-interest expense
53,068
68,020
113,582
125,183
Income before income taxes
32,818
30,787
52,038
65,841
Income taxes
7,012
6,702
10,868
16,287
Net income
25,806
24,085
41,170
49,554
Basic earnings per common share
0.47
0.43
0.75
0.91
Diluted earnings per common share
0.90
Dividends declared per share of common stock
0.22
0.21
0.44
0.42
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale:
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on debt securities
available for sale, net of taxes of $(1,670), $(5,189),
$(10,259) and $(7,129), respectively
4,187
13,025
25,684
17,885
Net unrealized losses on debt securities transferred from
held to maturity to available for sale, net of taxes of $- , $-,
$- and $(1,364), respectively
—
3,416
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses on
debt securities available for sale included in net income,
net of taxes of $41, $(3), $489 and $(55), respectively
(102)
(1,210)
138
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities
available for sale
4,085
13,032
24,474
21,439
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Net unrealized holding (losses) gains on cash flow hedges,
net of taxes of $4, $-, $896 and $-, respectively
(2,247)
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) on
cash flow hedges included in net income, net of taxes of
$56, $-, $60 and $-, respectively
(139)
(150)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative
instruments
(149)
(2,397)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss)
3,936
22,077
Total comprehensive income
29,742
37,117
63,247
70,993
Accumulated
Additional
Other
Common
Paid-in
Comprehensive
Treasury
Shares
Stock
Capital
(Deficit)
Income (loss)
Total
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Balance, March 31, 2020
54,401,208
1,249,301
(27,599)
33,101
(37,274)
1,217,585
Other comprehensive income
Repurchase of stock
Issuance of treasury stock for employee stock
purchase plan
6,296
(7)
119
112
Net issuance of treasury stock for
restricted/deferred stock unit vesting and
related tax
100,968
(2,467)
1,907
(560)
Net issuance of treasury stock for stock options
exercised, net of shares redeemed and related
tax
7,528
(41)
142
101
Cash dividends common stock at $0.22 per share
(11,968)
Stock dividend equivalents restricted stock units
at $0.22 per share
(190)
Stock-based compensation
1,069
Balance, June 30, 2020
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Balance, December 31, 2019
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle
(15,922)
(407,850)
(9,669)
20,532
(45)
388
343
106,477
(2,646)
2,011
(635)
8,069
(51)
152
Cash dividends common stock at $0.44 per share
(24,023)
at $0.44 per share
363
(363)
2,208
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Balance, March 31, 2019
55,624,627
1,247,340
(57,125)
1,595
(5,725)
1,186,141
(333,334)
(8,433)
Issuance of treasury stock for employee
stock purchase plan
4,419
29
84
113
81,962
(2,364)
174
(2,190)
Net issuance of treasury stock for stock
options exercised, net of shares
redeemed and related tax
8,962
(19)
1,543
1,524
Cash dividends common stock at $0.21 per
share
(11,681)
Stock dividend equivalents restricted stock
units at $0.21 per share
157
(157)
1,017
Balance, June 30, 2019
55,386,636
1,246,160
(44,878)
14,627
(12,357)
1,203,608
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Balance, December 31, 2018
48,874,836
49
1,080,084
(72,167)
(6,812)
(6,190)
994,964
Stock issued in acquisition of Banc Ed, net
of stock issuance costs
6,725,152
166,274
166,281
16,150
79
306
385
91,032
(2,535)
345
12,800
(91)
1,615
Cash dividends common stock at $0.42 per
(21,947)
units at $0.42 per share
318
(318)
2,031
8
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
2,625
1,222
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
6,316
5,674
Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on portfolio loans
(4,663)
(5,729)
Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on investment securities
4,061
2,843
Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on time deposits
(709)
(802)
Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") advances and
other borrowings
220
Impairment of other real estate owned ("OREO")
54
Impairment of fixed assets held for sale
36
Impairment of mortgage servicing rights
526
1,822
Impairment of leases
415
Change in fair value of equity securities, net
797
800
(Gain) loss on equity securities
(8)
(Gain) loss on sales of debt securities, net
(1,699)
192
(Gain) loss on sale of loans, net
(11,387)
(5,615)
(Gain) loss on sale of OREO
47
(86)
(Gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment
191
116
(Gain) loss on life insurance proceeds
(1,256)
Provision for deferred income taxes
(1,142)
3,816
Stock-based and non-cash compensation
Decrease in deferred compensation
(6,781)
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
(2,083)
(2,064)
Mortgage loans originated for sale
(511,670)
(245,581)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans
483,238
239,252
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in other assets
12,225
822
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities
496
(12,826)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
54,730
37,364
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchase of equity securities
(4)
Purchases of debt securities available for sale
(356,700)
(227,182)
Purchase of FHLB stock
(3,700)
Proceeds from sales of equity securities
33
958
Proceeds from sales of debt securities available for sale
227,371
Proceeds from paydowns and maturities of debt securities held to maturity
13,922
Proceeds from paydowns and maturities of debt securities available for sale
315,988
146,566
Proceeds from the redemption of FHLB stock
3,720
Net cash (received) paid in acquisitions
(49,387)
Net change in loans
(546,599)
(89,642)
Cash paid for premiums on bank-owned life insurance
(116)
(3)
Purchases of premises and equipment
(3,029)
(5,918)
Proceeds from life insurance
2,512
1,672
Proceeds from disposition of premises and equipment
802
Capitalized expenditures on OREO
(2)
Proceeds from sale of OREO
413
1,119
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(586,700)
19,497
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net change in deposits
1,007,979
145,499
Net change in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
(11,242)
(45,549)
Proceeds from other borrowings
142,634
60,000
Repayment of other borrowings
(54,000)
(3,000)
Net change in short-term FHLB advances
1,609
(2,297)
Cash dividends paid
Purchase of treasury stock
Cash paid for withholding taxes on share-based payments
(835)
Proceeds from stock options exercised
169
Common stock issuance costs
(234)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
1,052,754
123,373
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
520,784
180,234
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
239,973
Cash and cash equivalents, ending of period
420,207
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash Payments for:
Interest
25,761
33,122
4,510
10,555
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
OREO acquired in settlement of loans
1,158
1,396
Transfer of debt securities held to maturity to available for sale
573,639
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Note 1: Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
When preparing these unaudited consolidated financial statements of First Busey Corporation, a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, “First Busey,” “Company,” “we,” or “our”), we have assumed that you have read the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (“2019 Form 10-K”). These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements serve to update our 2019 Form 10-K and may not include all information and notes necessary to constitute a complete set of financial statements.
We prepared these unaudited consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). We have eliminated intercompany accounts and transactions. We have also reclassified certain prior year amounts to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In our opinion, the unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all normal, recurring adjustments needed to present fairly our results for the interim periods. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or any other interim period.
Impacts of COVID-19
First Busey continues to operate as an essential community resource during these challenging and unprecedented times. The coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) is not only impacting health and safety around the world, it is causing significant economic disruption for both individuals and businesses, making the Company’s promise of support even more important to customers. The Company entered this crisis from a position of strength and remains resolute in its focus on protecting its balance sheet. To further enhance the Company’s strong liquidity position, during the second quarter, the Company completed a successful public offering of $125.0 million of its 5.25% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2030. The progression of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States began to negatively impact the Company’s results of operations starting in the first quarter of 2020. In future quarters, COVID-19 is expected to have a complex and continued adverse impact on the economy, the banking industry and First Busey, all subject to a high degree of uncertainty as it relates to both timing and severity. Primary areas of potential future impact for First Busey may include continued margin compression, increased provision expense, a deterioration in asset quality and lower wealth management fees and fees for customer services.
The Company elected to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and at June 30, 2020 had $746.4 million in PPP loans outstanding, with an amortized cost of $729.3 million, representing 4,445 new and existing customers. The company received fees totaling approximately $25.0 million and incurred incremental direct origination costs of $4.9 million, both of which have been deferred and are being amortized over the contractual life of these loans, subject to prepayment. The Company recognized $3.0 million of this net amount into interest income in the second quarter of 2020.
Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through the date the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q were issued. Subsequent to quarter end, the Company decided to consolidate 12 banking centers. One-time expenses expected in relation to the banking center closings are anticipated to be incurred during the third and fourth quarters of 2020. There were no other significant subsequent events for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 through the issuance date of these unaudited consolidated financial statements that warranted adjustment to or disclosure in the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates
In preparing the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP, the Company’s management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided. 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, fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, goodwill, income taxes and the determination of the allowance.
Impact of recently adopted accounting standards
On January 1, 2020, First Busey adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (“Topic 326”): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as amended, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) methodology. The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities. It also applies to off-balance-sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and other similar instruments) and net investments in leases recognized by a lessor in accordance with Topic 842 on leases. In addition, Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 326 made changes to the accounting for available-for-sale debt securities. One such change is to require credit losses to be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down on available-for-sale debt securities management does not intend to sell or believes that it is more likely than not they will not be required to sell before recovery of its amortized cost basis.
First Busey adopted ASC 326 using the modified retrospective method for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off-balance-sheet credit exposures. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2020 are presented under ASC 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP which includes a change in terminology from Allowance/Provision for Loan Losses to Allowance/Provision for Credit Losses. First Busey recorded a net decrease to retained earnings of $15.9 million as of January 1, 2020 for the cumulative effect of adopting ASC 326. This transition adjustment included $12.0 million in allowance for credit losses on loans and $3.9 million in reserve for off-balance-sheet credit exposures.
First Busey adopted ASC 326 using the prospective transition approach for financial assets purchased with credit deterioration (“PCD”) that were previously classified as purchased credit impaired (“PCI”) and accounted for under ASC 310-30. In accordance with the standard, management did not reassess whether PCI assets met the criteria of PCD assets as of the date of adoption. In accordance with ASC 326, the amortized cost basis of PCD assets were adjusted to reflect an allowance for credit losses for any remaining credit discount. Subsequent changes in expected cash flows will be adjusted through the allowance for credit losses. The noncredit discount will be accreted into interest income at the effective interest rate as of January 1, 2020.
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The following table illustrates the impact of ASC 326 (dollars in thousands):
January 1, 2020
Pre-tax
Post ASC 326
Pre-ASC 326
impact of ASC 326
Adoption
Assets:
Allowance
Commercial
19,006
18,291
715
Commercial real estate
30,496
21,190
9,306
Real estate construction
6,158
3,204
2,954
Retail real estate
13,787
10,495
3,292
Retail other
1,134
568
566
Total allowance for credit losses
70,581
53,748
16,833
Liabilities:
Reserve for off-balance-sheet credit exposures
5,492
Allowance-debt securities available for sale
Debt securities available for sale are not within the scope of CECL, however, the accounting for credit losses on these securities is affected by ASC 326-30. A debt security available for sale is impaired if the fair value of the security declines below its amortized cost basis. To determine the appropriate accounting, the Company must first determine if it intends to sell the security or if it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before the fair value increases to at least the amortized cost basis. If either of those selling events is expected, the Company will write down the amortized cost basis of the security to its fair value. This is achieved by writing off any previously recorded allowance, if applicable, and recognizing any incremental impairment through earnings. If the Company does not intend to sell the security nor believes it more likely than not will be required to sell the security before the fair value recovers to the amortized cost basis, the Company must determine whether any of the decline in fair value has resulted from a credit loss, or if it is entirely the result of noncredit factors.
The Company considers the following factors in assessing whether the decline is due to a credit loss:
Impairment related to a credit loss must be measured using the discounted cash flow method. Credit loss recognition is limited to the fair value of the security. The impairment is recognized by establishing an allowance for credit losses through provision for credit losses. Impairment related to noncredit factors is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.
Accrued interest receivable for debt securities available for sale totaled $6.1 million at June 30, 2020 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. Accrued interest receivable is reported in Other Assets on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Allowance – portfolio loans
The allowance for credit losses is a significant estimate in the Company’s unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet, affecting both earnings and capital. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the portfolio loans’ amortized cost bases to present the net amount expected to be collected on the portfolio loans. Portfolio loans are charged off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off. The allowance for credit losses is established through provision for credit loss expense charged to income.
A loan’s amortized cost basis is comprised of the unpaid principal balance of the loan, accrued interest receivable, purchase premiums or discounts, and net deferred origination fees or costs. The Company has estimated its allowance on the amortized cost basis, exclusive of government guaranteed loans and accrued interest receivable. The Company writes-off uncollectible accrued interest receivable in a timely manner and has elected to not measure an allowance for accrued interest receivable. The Company presents the aggregate amount of accrued interest receivable for all financial instruments in other assets on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets and the balance of accrued interest receivable is disclosed in “Note 14: Fair Value Measurements.”
Its methodology influences, and is influenced by, the Company’s overall credit risk management processes. The allowance for credit losses is managed in accordance with GAAP to provide an adequate reserve for expected credit losses that is reflective of management’s best estimate of what is expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis.
The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the amortized cost basis. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwiring standards, portfolio mix, delinquency level, or term as well as for changes in environmental conditions such as changes in unemployment rates, property values and other relevant factors. The calculation also contemplates that the Company may not be able to make or obtain such forecasts for the entire life of the financial assets and requires a reversion to historical credit loss information. At implementation, the Company selected an eight quarter forecast period with an immediate reversion to historical loss rates as management felt this period could be reasonably forecasted and was consistent with forecast periods used in other areas of finance. During the first quarter of 2020, the Company reduced its reasonable and supportable forecast period from eight quarters to four quarters. Due to rapidly changing forecasts around the impact of COVID-19, the Company does not believe it has the ability to incorporate reasonable and supportable forecasts into its CECL models extending beyond four quarters.
Ongoing impacts of the CECL methodology will be dependent upon changes in economic conditions and forecasts, originated and acquired loan portfolio composition, credit performance trends, portfolio duration, and other factors.
Reserve for Off-balance-sheet credit exposures
In estimating expected credit losses for off-balance-sheet credit exposures, the Company is required to estimate expected credit losses over the contractual period in which it is exposed to credit risk via a present contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the issuer. To be considered unconditionally cancelable for accounting purposes, the Company must have the ability to, at any time, with or without cause, refuse to extend credit under the commitment. Off-balance-sheet credit exposure segments share the same risk characteristics as portfolio loans. The Company incorporates a probability of funding and utilizes the allowance for credit losses loss rates to calculate the reserve. The reserve for off-balance-sheet credit exposure is carried on the balance sheet in other liabilities rather than as a component of the allowance. The reserve for off-balance-sheet credit exposure is adjusted as a provision for off-balance-sheet credit exposure reported as a component of non-interest expense in the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Statement of Income.
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Note 2: Acquisitions
The Banc Ed Corp.
On January 31, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of The Banc Ed Corp. (“Banc Ed”). TheBANK of Edwardsville (“TheBANK”), Banc Ed’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary, was operated as a separate subsidiary from the completion of the acquisition until October 4, 2019 when it was merged with and into Busey Bank. At that time, TheBANK’s banking centers became banking centers of Busey Bank.
Under the terms of the merger agreement with Banc Ed, at the effective time of the acquisition, each share of Banc Ed common stock issued and outstanding was converted into the right to receive 8.2067 shares of the Company’s common stock, cash in lieu of fractional shares and $111.53 in cash consideration per share. The market value of the 6.7 million shares of First Busey common stock issued at the effective time of the acquisition was approximately $166.5 million based on First Busey’s closing stock price of $24.76 on January 31, 2019.
This transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and consideration exchanged was recorded at estimated fair values on the date of acquisition. As the total consideration paid for Banc Ed exceeded the net assets acquired, goodwill of $41.4 million was recorded as a result of the acquisition. Goodwill recorded in the transaction, which reflected the synergies expected from the acquisition and expansion within the St. Louis MSA, is not tax deductible and was assigned to the Banking operating segment.
First Busey did not incur any expenses related to the acquisition of Banc Ed for the three or six months ended June 30, 2020. First Busey incurred $4.0 million and $5.0 million in pre-tax expenses related to the acquisition of Banc Ed for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, primarily for professional and legal fees and deconversion fees, all of which are reported as a component of non-interest expense in the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Statement of Income.
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The following table presents the estimated fair value of Banc Ed’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of January 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents
42,013
Securities
692,716
Loans held for sale
2,157
Portfolio loans
873,336
Premises and equipment
32,156
Other intangible assets
32,617
Mortgage servicing rights
6,946
57,332
Total assets acquired
1,739,273
Liabilities assumed:
1,439,203
Other borrowings
63,439
20,153
Total liabilities assumed
1,522,795
Net assets acquired
216,478
Consideration paid:
Cash
91,400
Common stock
166,515
Total consideration paid
257,915
41,437
The following table provides the unaudited pro forma information for the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, as if the acquisition had occurred January 1, 2019. The pro forma results combine the historical results of Banc Ed into the Company’s unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income, including the impact of purchase accounting adjustments including loan discount accretion, intangible assets amortization, deposit accretion and premises accretion, net of taxes. The pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have been obtained had the acquisition actually occurred on January 1, 2019. No assumptions have been applied to the pro forma results of operations regarding possible revenue enhancements, expense efficiencies or asset dispositions (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):
Pro Forma
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019
Total revenues (net interest income plus non-interest income)
101,324
201,976
26,947
54,337
0.48
0.97
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Investors’ Security Trust Company
On August 31, 2019, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition by Busey Bank of Investors’ Security Trust Company (“IST”), a Fort Myers, Florida wealth management firm. While the partnership is expected to add to the Company’s wealth management offerings, it is not expected to have any immediate, material impact on the Company’s earnings or overall business. This transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and consideration exchanged was recorded at estimated fair values on the date of acquisition.
First Busey incurred $0.1 million and $0.3 million in pre-tax expenses related to the acquisition of IST for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, which is reported as a component of non-interest expense in the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income. First Busey incurred $0.1 million and $0.3 million in pre-tax expenses related to the acquisition of IST for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, primarily for professional and legal fees, which are reported as a component of non-interest expense in the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income.
Note 3: Securities
The table below provides the amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses and fair values of debt securities summarized by major category (dollars in thousands):
Gross
Amortized
Unrealized
for Credit
Fair
June 30, 2020:
Cost
Gains
Losses
Value
U.S. Treasury securities
32,597
639
33,236
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and
agencies
77,349
2,752
(57)
80,044
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
272,885
10,047
(38)
282,894
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
230,352
10,956
241,305
Residential mortgage-backed securities
940,842
29,475
(124)
970,193
Corporate debt securities
87,404
1,826
(36)
89,194
1,641,429
55,695
(258)
December 31, 2019:
51,472
265
51,737
160,364
2,684
(48)
163,000
262,492
5,810
(11)
268,291
137,733
1,700
(146)
139,287
912,308
10,282
(624)
921,966
102,696
1,280
103,976
1,627,065
22,021
(829)
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The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities, by contractual maturity or pre-refunded date, are shown below. Mortgages underlying mortgage-backed securities may be called or prepaid; therefore, actual maturities could differ from the contractual maturities. All mortgage-backed securities were issued by U.S. government agencies and corporations (dollars in thousands).
Due in one year or less
132,192
133,749
Due after one year through five years
241,337
250,413
Due after five years through ten years
241,496
252,566
Due after ten years
1,026,404
1,060,138
Realized gains and losses related to sales and calls of debt securities available for sale are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):
Gross security gains
146
391
1,707
Gross security (losses)
(400)
(583)
Net gains (losses) on sales of securities(1)
143
(9)
(192)
Debt securities with carrying amounts of $638.1 million and $704.4 million on June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, were pledged as collateral for public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.
The following information pertains to debt securities with gross unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (dollars in thousands):
Less than 12 months, gross
12 months or more, gross
Total, gross
5,648
6,432
4,963
35,830
(120)
937
36,767
4,222
Total temporarily impaired securities
57,095
(254)
58,032
18
6,362
Obligations of states and political subdivisions(1)
4,981
1,548
6,529
33,322
(144)
2,044
35,366
78,326
(245)
50,259
(379)
128,585
122,991
(448)
53,851
(381)
176,842
Debt securities available for sale are not within the scope of CECL, however, the accounting for credit losses on these securities is affected by ASC 326-30. As of June 30, 2020, the Company’s debt security portfolio consisted of 1,106 securities. The total number of debt securities in the investment portfolio in an unrealized loss position as of June 30, 2020 was 24 and represented an unrealized loss of 0.45% of the aggregate fair value. The unrealized losses relate to changes in market interest rates and market conditions that do not represent credit-related impairments. Furthermore, the Company does not intend to sell such securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will recover the amortized cost prior to being required to sell the debt securities. Full collection of the amounts due according to the contractual terms of the debt securities is expected; therefore, the impairment related to noncredit factors is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes, at June 30, 2020. As of June 30, 2020, the Company did not hold general obligation bonds of any single issuer, the aggregate of which exceeded 10% of the Company’s stockholders’ equity.
Note 4: Portfolio loans
The distribution of portfolio loans is as follows (dollars in thousands):
2,357,954
1,748,368
2,847,014
2,793,417
433,031
401,861
1,548,215
1,693,769
42,806
49,834
7,229,020
6,687,249
(96,046)
(53,748)
Portfolio loans, net
Net deferred loan origination fees included in the balances above were $(11.1) million as of June 30, 2020 compared to $6.2 million of net deferred loan origination costs as of December 31, 2019. Net accretable purchase accounting adjustments included in the balances above reduced loans by $15.5 million as of June 30, 2020 and $20.2 million as of December 31, 2019. The June 30, 2020 commercial balance includes loans originated under PPP with an amortized cost of $729.3 million.
During the first quarter of 2020, the Company purchased $43.9 million of retail real estate loans. There were no purchases during the second quarter of 2020.
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The Company utilizes a loan grading scale to assign a risk grade to all of its loans. A description of the general characteristics of each grade is as follows:
All loans are graded at their inception. Most commercial lending relationships that are $1.0 million or less are processed through an expedited underwriting process. Most commercial loans greater than $1.0 million are included in a portfolio review at least annually. Commercial loans greater than $0.35 million that have a grading of special mention or worse are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Interim reviews may take place if circumstances of the borrower warrant a more timely review.
The following table is a summary of risk grades segregated by category of portfolio loans. June 30, 2020 includes purchase discounts and clearings in the pass rating. December 31, 2019 excludes purchase discounts and clearings. (dollars in thousands):
Special
Substandard
Pass
Watch
Mention
Non-accrual
2,078,284
136,817
94,439
41,978
6,436
2,476,189
233,826
93,676
34,314
9,009
405,327
23,907
2,832
280
1,518,644
12,124
3,617
4,613
9,217
42,653
153
6,521,097
406,674
192,417
83,737
25,095
1,458,416
172,526
66,337
41,273
9,096
2,477,398
186,963
105,487
26,204
9,178
351,923
45,262
3,928
737
630
1,661,691
9,125
5,355
7,001
8,935
47,698
57
5,997,126
413,876
181,107
75,215
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Risk grades of portfolio loans, further sorted by origination or renewal year at June 30, 2020 is as follows (dollars in thousand):
Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination or Renewal Year
Revolving
As of June 30, 2020
2018
2017
2016
Prior
loans
Commercial:
Risk rating
931,544
193,072
139,275
129,906
79,484
94,852
510,151
23,426
22,915
20,322
8,145
3,017
15,488
43,504
Special Mention
5,947
5,442
3,226
7,039
6,930
15,579
50,276
11,291
3,222
4,258
5,588
1,286
1,372
14,961
Substandard non-accrual
3,659
713
541
804
690
Total commercial
972,237
228,310
167,794
151,219
91,521
127,981
618,892
Commercial real estate:
315,356
577,080
473,528
496,679
226,747
357,509
29,290
40,462
69,029
44,938
28,018
27,333
23,329
717
12,212
16,494
17,895
14,233
6,800
24,553
1,489
17,409
5,862
3,216
5,635
1,863
329
300
1,337
3,752
1,496
1,733
Total commercial real estate
385,739
669,802
543,329
546,061
263,134
407,453
31,496
Real estate construction:
61,660
200,254
122,501
1,535
407
1,299
17,671
9,071
10,092
2,411
2,128
205
673
2,600
48
150
275
Total real estate construction
74,004
210,358
125,235
3,697
762
1,304
Retail real estate:
232,130
186,986
172,855
176,644
167,885
340,407
241,737
1,102
2,221
1,943
333
986
722
4,817
1,988
929
1,487
214
160
751
1,216
452
175
793
732
248
5,437
1,552
Total retail real estate
235,525
189,596
176,098
177,869
171,858
348,711
248,558
Retail other:
6,101
12,360
8,099
4,079
1,253
1,084
9,677
63
1
Total retail other
6,164
12,367
4,081
1,270
1,147
9,678
An analysis of the amortized cost basis of portfolio loans that are past due and still accruing or on a non-accrual status is as follows (dollars in thousands):
Loans past due, still accruing
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
90+Days
Loans
41
35
117
242
3,681
943
271
3,910
1,256
285
21
1,075
1,014
199
2,653
3,121
584
5,021
1,248
828
52
68
8,820
5,451
1,611
The gross interest income that would have been recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 if non-accrual loans and 90+ days past due loans had been current in accordance with their original terms was $0.4 million. The gross interest income that would have been recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 if non-accrual loans and 90+ days past due loans had been current in accordance with their original terms was $0.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively. 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 and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.
A summary of troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”) loans is as follows (dollars in thousands):
June 30,
December 31,
In compliance with modified terms
4,191
5,005
30 — 89 days past due
Included in non-performing loans
1,662
702
5,978
5,707
Loans newly classified as a TDR in compliance with modified terms during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, included one retail real estate loan for payment modification with a recorded investment of $0.2 million. Loans newly classified as a TDR in compliance with modified terms during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, included one commercial loan for payment modification with a recorded investment of $0.6 million.
The gross interest income that would have been recorded in the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 if TDRs had performed in accordance with their original terms compared with their modified terms was insignificant.
There were no TDRs that were entered into during the last 12 months that were subsequently 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) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. One commercial real estate TDR, with a recorded investment of $3.2 million, that was entered into during the prior 12 months, was subsequently classified as non-performing and had payment defaults during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.
Modified loans with payment deferrals that fall under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) or revised Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions that suspended requirements under GAAP related to TDRs are not included in the Company’s TDR totals.
At June 30, 2020, the Company had $1.3 million of residential real estate in the process of foreclosure.
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The following tables provide details of loans evaluated individually, segregated by category. With the adoption of CECL, the Company only evaluated loans with disparate risk characteristics on an individual basis. The unpaid contractual principal balance represents the customer outstanding balance excluding any partial charge-offs. The amortized cost represents customer balances net of any partial charge-offs recognized on the loan. The average amortized cost is calculated using the most recent four quarters (dollars in thousands).
Unpaid
Contractual
Average
Principal
with No
Related
Balance
with Allowance
11,739
3,186
3,077
6,263
9,467
10,847
9,105
1,000
10,105
486
13,583
Real estate
construction
576
559
836
5,371
4,705
474
5,179
10,817
30
28,533
17,555
4,551
22,106
34,733
14,415
4,727
5,026
9,753
3,330
13,774
14,487
9,883
2,039
11,922
1,049
16,678
1,116
974
873
15,581
13,898
14,372
14,003
87
58
42
45,686
29,540
7,539
37,079
4,853
45,370
Management's evaluation as to the ultimate collectability of loans includes 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. Collateral dependent loans are loans in which repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral and there are no other available and reliable sources of repayment. They are written down to the lower of cost or fair value of underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell. As of June 30, 2020, there were $17.3 million of collateral dependent loans which are secured by real estate or business assets.
Management estimates the allowance balance using relevant available information from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. The cumulative loss rate used as the basis for the estimate of credit losses is comprised of the Company’s historical loss experience beginning in 2010. As of June 30, 2020, the Company expects the markets in which it operates to experience a decline in economic conditions and an increase in the unemployment rate and level of delinquencies over the next 12 months. Management adjusted the historical loss experience for these expectations with an immediate reversion to historical loss rate beyond this forecast period. PPP loans were excluded from the allowance calculation as they are 100% government guaranteed.
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The following table details activity in the allowance. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories (dollars in thousands):
As of and for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Real Estate
Retail Real
Construction
Estate
Retail Other
Beginning balance
22,725
35,967
7,193
17,454
1,045
84,384
2,473
6,861
574
2,981
Charged-off
(1,140)
(165)
(292)
(105)
(1,702)
Recoveries
88
25
262
81
473
Ending balance
24,146
42,680
7,792
20,405
1,023
96,046
As of and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Beginning balance, prior to
adoption of ASC 326
Adoption of ASC 326
8,146
13,387
1,463
7,018
93
(3,182)
(1,264)
(1,000)
(404)
(5,850)
176
61
171
600
200
1,208
As of and for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
17,998
20,097
2,807
9,503
510
50,915
Provision for loan losses
1,161
(97)
411
941
(2,563)
(200)
(178)
(2,941)
137
188
369
103
884
16,733
20,188
3,305
10,613
536
51,375
As of and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
17,829
21,137
2,723
8,471
488
50,648
(1,186)
2,298
149
(4,370)
(15)
(717)
(308)
(5,410)
320
252
561
207
1,509
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The following table presents the allowance and amortized cost of portfolio loans by category (dollars in thousands):
Ending balance attributed to:
Loans individually evaluated for
impairment
Loans collectively evaluated for
22,898
42,194
19,931
93,838
Loans:
2,351,687
2,834,987
432,217
1,542,624
7,204,321
PCD loans evaluated for
1,922
255
412
2,593
As of December 31, 2019
20,141
10,021
48,895
9,740
10,018
539
13,676
34,031
1,738,615
2,781,495
400,887
1,679,397
49,776
6,650,170
PCI loans evaluated for
1,904
435
696
3,048
Note 5: Deposits
The composition of deposits is as follows (dollars in thousands):
Demand deposits, noninterest-bearing
Interest-bearing transaction deposits
2,226,488
1,989,854
Saving deposits and money market deposits
2,555,273
2,545,073
Time deposits
1,363,497
1,534,850
The Company held brokered saving deposits and money market deposits of $31.3 million and $12.5 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
The aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination of $100,000 was approximately $745.1 million and $854.1 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination that meets or exceeds the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limit of $250,000 was approximately $282.9 million and $297.4 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company held brokered time deposits of $5.3 million and $5.5 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
As of June 30, 2020, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows (dollars in thousands):
July 1, 2020 - June 31, 2021
893,481
July 1, 2021 - June 31, 2022
291,959
July 1, 2022 - June 31, 2023
80,966
July 1, 2023 - June 31, 2024
75,481
July 1, 2024 - June 31, 2025
21,596
Thereafter
Note 6: Borrowings
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which are classified as secured borrowings, generally mature daily. 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 fluctuations in the fair value of the underlying securities.
Short-term borrowings include $4.6 million of FHLB advances which mature in less than one year from date of origination.
On January 29, 2019, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement providing for a $60.0 million term loan (the “Term Loan”) with a maturity date of November 30, 2023. The Term Loan had an annual interest rate of one-month LIBOR plus a spread of 1.50%. The proceeds of the Term Loan were used to fund the cash consideration related to the acquisition of Banc Ed. The Company, at its option, repaid the balance of the Term Loan during the first quarter of 2020.
The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement also retained the Company’s $20.0 million revolving facility with a maturity date of April 30, 2019. On April 19, 2019, the Company entered into an amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement to extend the maturity of its revolving loan facility to April 30, 2020. On April 24, 2020, the revolving loan facility maturity was extended one year to April 30, 2021 with an annual interest rate of one-month LIBOR plus a spread of 1.75%. The revolving facility incurs a non-usage fee based on the undrawn amount. At June 30,
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2020 the Company had $20.0 million outstanding and recorded in short-term borrowings under the revolving facility. The Company had no outstanding balance under the revolving facility on December 31, 2019.
Long-term debt is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):
Notes payable, FHLB, ranging in original maturity from 5 to 10 years,
collateralized by FHLB deposits, residential and commercial real estate
loans and FHLB stock.
35,600
Term Loan
48,000
Total long-term borrowings
As of June 30, 2020, long-term debt from the FHLB consisted of variable-rate notes maturing through September 2024, with interest rates ranging from 0.05% to 3.04%. The weighted average rate on the long-term advances was 0.48% as of June 30, 2020. As of December 31, 2019, funds borrowed from the FHLB, listed above, consisted of variable-rate notes maturing through September 2024, with interest rates ranging from 1.25% to 3.04%. The weighted average rate on the long-term advances was 1.53% as of December 31, 2019.
On May 25, 2017, the Company issued $40.0 million of 3.75% senior notes that mature on May 25, 2022. The senior notes are payable semi-annually on each May 25 and November 25, commencing on November 25, 2017. The senior notes are not subject to optional redemption by the Company. Additionally, on May 25, 2017, the Company issued $60.0 million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes that mature on May 25, 2027. The subordinated notes, which qualify as Tier 2 capital for First Busey, bear interest at an annual rate of 4.75% for the first five years after issuance and thereafter bear interest at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 2.919%, as calculated on each applicable determination date. The subordinated notes are payable semi-annually on each May 25 and November 25, commencing on November 25, 2017 during the five-year fixed-term and thereafter on February 25, May 25, August 25 and November 25 of each year, commencing on August 25, 2022. The subordinated notes have an optional redemption in whole or in part on any interest payment date on or after May 25, 2022. The senior notes and subordinated notes are unsecured obligations of the Company. Unamortized debt issuance costs related to the senior notes and subordinated notes issued in 2017 totaled $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively, at June 30, 2020. Unamortized debt issuance costs related to the senior notes and subordinated notes issued in 2017 totaled $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively, at December 31, 2019.
To further enhance the Company’s strong capital and liquidity positions, on June 1, 2020, the Company issued $125.0 million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes that mature on June 1, 2030. The subordinated notes, which qualify as Tier 2 capital for First Busey, bear interest at an annual rate of 5.25% for the first five years after issuance and thereafter bear interest at a floating rate equal to a three-month benchmark rate plus a spread of 5.11%, as calculated on each applicable determination date. The subordinated notes are payable semi-annually on each June 1 and December 1, during the five-year fixed-term and thereafter on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on September 1, 2025. The subordinated notes have an optional redemption in whole or in part on any interest payment date on or after June 1, 2025. The subordinated notes are unsecured obligations of the Company. Unamortized debt issuance costs related to the subordinated notes issued in 2020 totaled $2.3 million at June 30, 2020.
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Note 7: Earnings Per Common Share
Earnings per common share have been computed as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
Shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
54,489
55,638
54,576
54,464
Dilutive effect of outstanding options, warrants and restricted
stock units as determined by the application of the treasury
stock method
216
303
231
Weighted average common shares outstanding, as adjusted for
diluted earnings per share calculation
54,705
55,941
54,807
54,764
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, which include deferred stock units that are vested but not delivered.
Diluted earnings per common share is computed using the treasury stock method and reflects the potential dilution that could occur if the Company’s outstanding stock options and warrants were exercised and restricted stock units were vested. At June 30, 2020, 367,121 outstanding restricted stock units, 39,525 outstanding stock options and 191,278 warrants were anti-dilutive and excluded from the calculation of common stock equivalents. At June 30, 2019, 169,258 outstanding restricted stock equivalents, 48,107 outstanding stock options and 191,278 warrants were anti-dilutive and excluded from the calculation of common stock equivalents.
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Note 8: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table represents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the periods below (dollars in thousands):
Before Tax
Tax Effect
Net of Tax
Balance at beginning of period
49,722
(14,173)
35,549
2,235
(640)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on debt securities
available for sale, net
5,857
(1,670)
18,214
(5,189)
Unrealized gains on debt securities transferred from held to
maturity to available for sale
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income, net
(143)
Balance at end of period
55,436
(15,802)
39,634
20,459
(5,832)
(3,424)
976
(2,448)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net
(14)
(195)
(3,633)
1,036
(2,597)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
51,803
(14,766)
21,192
(6,032)
15,160
(9,528)
2,716
35,943
(10,259)
25,014
(7,129)
Unrealized losses on debt securities transferred from held to
4,780
(1,364)
489
193
(55)
(280)
80
(3,143)
896
(210)
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Note 9: Share-based Compensation
The First Busey 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2020 Equity Plan”) was approved by stockholders at the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. A description of the 2020 Equity Plan can be found in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed on April 9, 2020. The 2020 Equity Plan replaces the 2010 Equity Incentive
Plan and the First Community Financial Partners, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, which from time to time, the Company used to grant equity awards to legacy employees of First Community Financial Partners, Inc.
The Company currently grants share-based compensation in the form of restricted stock units and deferred stock units. Starting in July 2020, the Company granted performance-based restricted stock unit awards. The Company grants restricted stock units to members of management periodically throughout the year. Each restricted stock unit is equivalent to one share of the Company’s common stock. These units have requisite service periods ranging from one to five years. The Company annually grants share-based awards in the form of deferred stock units, which are restricted stock units with a deferred settlement date, to its directors. Each deferred stock unit is equivalent to one share of the Company’s common stock. The deferred stock units vest over a 12-month period following the grant date. These units generally are subject to the same terms as restricted stock units under the Company’s 2020 Equity Plan, except that, following vesting, settlement occurs within 30 days following the earlier of separation from the board or a change in control of the Company. Subsequent to vesting and prior to delivery, these units will continue to earn dividend equivalents. The Company also has outstanding stock options granted prior to 2011 and stock options assumed from acquisitions.
Stock Option Plan
A summary of the status of and changes in the Company's stock option awards for the six months ended June 30, 2020 follows:
Weighted-
Exercise
Remaining Contractual
Price
Term
Outstanding at beginning of period
53,185
22.00
Exercised
(12,956)
22.73
Forfeited
Expired
(704)
19.98
Outstanding at end of period
39,525
23.53
6.38
Exercisable at end of period
The Company did not record any stock option compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. The Company recorded an insignificant amount and $0.1 million of stock option compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, related to the converted options from First Community Financial Partners, Inc.
Restricted Stock Unit Plan
A summary of the changes in the Company’s stock unit awards for the six months ended June 30, 2020, is as follows:
Director
Restricted
Deferred
Grant Date
Units
Non-vested at beginning of period
778,317
27.27
21,261
23.18
Granted
3,808
26.26
Dividend equivalents earned
16,167
20.92
1,912
20.91
Vested
(117,641)
21.38
(23,173)
26.29
(13,522)
28.45
Non-vested at end of period
667,129
28.13
69,406
24.47
Recipients earn quarterly dividend equivalents on their respective units which entitle the recipients to additional units. Therefore, dividends earned each quarter compound based upon the updated unit balances. Upon vesting/delivery, shares are expected (though not required) to be issued from treasury.
On February 5, 2020, under the terms of the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, the Company granted 3,808 restricted stock units to a member of management. As the stock price on the grant date of February 5, 2020 was $26.26, total compensation cost to be recognized is $0.1 million. This cost will be recognized over a period of three years. Subsequent to the requisite service period, the awards will become 100% vested.
The Company recognized $1.1 million and $1.0 million of compensation expense related to both non-vested restricted stock units and deferred stock units for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company recognized $2.2 million and $1.9 million of compensation expense related to both non-vested restricted stock units and deferred stock units for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of June 30, 2020, there was $9.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these non-vested stock awards. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.2 years.
As of June 30, 2020, 1,829,606 shares remain available for issuance pursuant to the Company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and 24,761 shares remain available for issuance pursuant to the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Note 10: Outstanding Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Legal Matters
The Company is a party to legal actions which arise in the normal course of its 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.
Credit Commitments and Contingencies
A summary of the contractual amount of the Company’s exposure to off-balance-sheet risk relating to the Company’s commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit follows (dollars in thousands):
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
Commitments to extend credit
1,705,344
1,649,565
Standby letters of credit
47,886
42,581
Upon adoption of CECL, the Company recorded a $5.5 million reserve for unfunded commitments. The Company recorded provision expense of $0.6 million and $1.6 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, in other non-interest expense for a total unfunded reserve of $7.1 million as of June 30, 2020.
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Note 11: Regulatory Capital
The Company and Busey Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory—and possibly additional discretionary—actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. The capital amounts and classification also are subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
Banking regulations identify five capital categories for insured depository institutions: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, all capital ratios of the Company and Busey Bank exceeded the well capitalized levels under the applicable regulatory capital adequacy guidelines. Management believes that no events or changes have occurred subsequent to June 30, 2020 that would change this designation.
On March 27, 2020, the FDIC and other federal banking agencies published an interim final rule that provides those banking organizations adopting CECL during 2020 with the option to delay for two years the estimated impact of CECL on regulatory capital and to phase in the aggregate impact of the deferral on regulatory capital over a subsequent three year period. Under this interim final rule, because the Company has elected to use the deferral option, the regulatory capital impact of our transition adjustments recorded on January 1, 2020 from the adoption of CECL will be deferred for two years. In addition, 25 percent of the ongoing impact of CECL on our allowance for credit losses, retained earnings, and average total consolidated assets from January 1, 2020 through the end of the two-year deferral period, each as reported for regulatory capital purposes, will be added to the deferred transition amounts (“adjusted transition amounts”) and deferred for the two-year period. At the conclusion of the two-year period (January 1, 2022), the adjusted transition amounts will be phased-in for regulatory capital purposes at a rate of 25 percent per year, with the phased-in amounts included in regulatory capital at the beginning of each year.
On June 1, 2020, the Company issued $125.0 million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes that mature on June 1, 2030, which qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes.
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The following tables summarize the applicable holding company and bank regulatory capital requirements (dollars in thousands):
Minimum
To Be Well
Actual
Capital Requirement
Capitalized
Amount
Ratio
As of June 30, 2020:
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated
1,200,278
16.23
%
591,499
8.00
739,374
10.00
Busey Bank
1,056,068
14.30
590,746
738,433
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
941,243
12.73
443,624
6.00
982,033
13.30
443,060
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
867,243
11.73
332,718
4.50
480,593
6.50
332,295
479,981
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
9.42
399,631
4.00
9.82
399,926
499,907
5.00
As of December 31, 2019:
1,036,143
14.03
590,826
738,532
1,099,449
14.92
589,681
737,101
922,395
12.49
443,120
1,045,701
14.19
442,261
848,395
11.49
332,340
480,046
331,696
479,116
9.88
373,360
11.19
373,639
467,049
In July 2013, the U.S. federal banking authorities approved the Basel III Rule for strengthening international capital standards. The Basel III Rule introduced a capital conservation buffer, composed entirely of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (“CET1”), which is added to the minimum risk-weighted asset ratios. The capital conservation buffer is not a
minimum capital requirement; however, banking institutions with a ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets below the capital conservation buffer will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases and discretionary bonus payments based on the amount of the shortfall. In order to refrain from restrictions on dividends, equity repurchases and discretionary bonus payments, banking institutions must maintain minimum ratios of (i) CET1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7.00%, (ii) tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.50%, and (iii) total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 10.50%.
Note 12: Operating Segments and Related Information
The Company has three reportable operating segments: Banking, Remittance Processing and Wealth Management. The Banking operating segment provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through its banking center network in Illinois, the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area, southwest Florida and through its banking center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Remittance Processing operating segment provides for online bill payments, lockbox and walk-in payments. The Wealth Management operating segment provides a full range of asset management, investment and fiduciary services to individuals, businesses and foundations, tax preparation, philanthropic advisory services and farm and brokerage services.
The Company’s three operating segments are strategic business units that are separately managed as they offer different products and services and have different marketing strategies. The “other” category consists of the Parent Company and the elimination of intercompany transactions.
The segment financial information provided below has been derived from information 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 “Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies” to Form 10-K. The Company accounts for intersegment revenue and transfers at current market value.
Following is a summary of selected financial information for the Company’s operating segments (dollars in thousands):
Total Assets
Banking
288,436
10,765,956
9,632,368
Remittance Processing
8,992
45,334
44,209
Wealth Management
14,108
40,361
32,760
(15,686)
(13,608)
Totals
Net interest income:
73,318
75,944
144,891
146,582
38
(2,524)
(2,534)
(4,683)
(4,807)
Total net interest income
14,026
15,659
27,194
28,442
3,962
4,117
8,031
8,298
10,310
9,594
22,019
18,727
(334)
(1,474)
(1,763)
(1,626)
41,659
56,895
90,174
102,066
3,243
2,589
6,146
5,353
6,254
5,749
13,228
11,313
2,787
4,034
6,451
Income before income taxes:
32,794
32,191
51,804
68,330
738
1,546
1,923
4,056
3,845
8,791
7,414
(4,770)
(6,795)
(10,480)
(12,884)
Total income before income taxes
Net income:
25,985
24,441
40,909
51,106
528
1,105
1,388
2,130
3,082
2,845
6,681
5,486
(3,789)
(4,306)
(7,808)
(9,168)
Total net income
Note 13: Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. Additionally, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments, including interest rate lock commitments issued to residential loan customers for loans that will be held for sale, forward sales commitments to sell residential mortgage loans to investors and interest rate swaps with customers and other third parties. See “Note 14: Fair Value Measurements” for further discussion of the fair value measurement of such derivatives.
Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges: Starting in the third quarter of 2019, the Company entered into derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a
cash flow hedge, the change in fair value of the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Change in fair value of components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.
Interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $70.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were designated as cash flow hedges to hedge the risk of variability in cash flows (future interest payments) attributable to changes in the contractually specified 3 month LIBOR benchmark interest rate on the Company’s junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts and were determined to be highly effective during the period. The gross aggregate fair value of the swaps of $3.6 million and $0.3 million is recorded in other liabilities in the unaudited consolidated financial statements at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, with changes in fair value recorded net of tax in other comprehensive income (loss). The Company expects the hedges to remain highly effective during the remaining terms of the swaps.
A summary of the interest-rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges is presented below (dollars in thousands):
Notional amount
70,000
Weighted average fixed pay rates
1.80
Weighted average variable 3 month LIBOR receive rates
0.31
1.90
Weighted average maturity
3.36
yrs
3.86
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax
Interest expense recorded on these swap transactions were $0.2 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. The Company expects $0.3 million of the unrealized loss to be reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“OCI”) to interest expense during the next 12 months. This reclassified amount could differ from amounts actually recognized due to changes in interest rates, hedge de-designations and the addition of other hedges subsequent to June 30, 2020.
The following table presents the net gains (losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income relating to cash flow derivative instruments for the period presented (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Amount of (gain) loss recognized in OCI
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI to interest income
Interest rate contracts
The Company pledged $3.8 million and $0.3 million in cash to secure its obligation under these contracts at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Interest Rate Lock Commitments. At June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had issued $129.5 million and $69.1 million, respectively, of unexpired interest rate lock commitments to loan customers. Such interest rate lock commitments that meet the definition of derivative financial instruments under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, are carried at their fair values in other assets or other liabilities in the unaudited consolidated financial statements, with changes in the fair values of the corresponding derivative financial assets or liabilities recorded as either a charge or credit to current earnings during the period in which the changes occurred.
Forward Sales Commitments. At June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had issued $231.4 million and $135.3 million, respectively, of unexpired forward sales commitments to mortgage loan investors. Typically, the Company economically hedges mortgage loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments issued to its residential loan customers related to loans that will be held for sale by obtaining corresponding best-efforts forward sales commitments with an investor to sell the loans at an agreed-upon price at the time the interest rate locks are issued to the
customers. Forward sales commitments that meet the definition of derivative financial instruments under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, are carried at their fair values in other assets or other liabilities in the unaudited consolidated financial statements. While such forward sales commitments generally serve as an economic hedge to the mortgage loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments, the Company did not designate them for hedge accounting treatment. Changes in fair value of the corresponding derivative financial asset or liability were recorded as either a charge or credit to current earnings during the period in which the changes occurred.
The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities related to interest rate lock commitments and forward sales commitments recorded in the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):
Fair value recorded in other assets
2,410
1,046
Fair value recorded in other liabilities
4,974
2,187
The gross gains and losses on these derivative assets and liabilities related to interest rate lock commitments and forward sales commitments recorded in non-interest income and expense in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):
Gross gains
4,696
1,929
11,366
3,007
Gross (losses)
(4,974)
(1,949)
(12,318)
(3,067)
Net gains (losses)
(278)
(20)
(952)
(60)
The impact of the net gains or losses on derivative financial instruments related to interest rate lock commitments issued to residential loan customers for loans that will be held for sale and forward sales commitments to sell residential mortgage loans to loan investors are almost entirely offset by a corresponding change in the fair value of loans held for sale.
Interest Rate Swaps Not Designated as Hedges. The Company may offer derivative contracts to its customers in connection with their risk management needs. The Company manages the risk associated with these contracts by entering into an equal and offsetting derivative with a third-party dealer. With notional values of $685.2 million and $580.8 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, these contracts support variable rate, commercial loan relationships totaling $342.6 million and $290.4 million, respectively. These derivatives generally worked together as an economic interest rate hedge, but the Company did not designate them for hedge accounting treatment. Consequently, changes in fair value of the corresponding derivative financial asset or liability were recorded as either a charge or credit to current earnings during the period in which the changes occurred.
The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities related to derivatives for customers for interest rate swaps recorded in the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):
38,693
12,354
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The gross gains and losses on these derivative assets and liabilities recorded in non-interest income and non-interest expense in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):
2,861
73
26,339
164
Gross losses
(2,861)
(73)
(26,339)
(164)
The Company pledged $38.8 million and $18.1 million in cash to secure its obligation under these contracts at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Note 14: Fair Value Measurements
The fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received by selling that asset or paid in transferring that liability (exit price) 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. ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, 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.
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. 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.
Debt Securities Available for Sale. Debt securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing level 2 measurements. The Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. 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 applies available information, focusing on observable market data such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing, to prepare evaluations.
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 conventions. 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. 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.
Equity Securities. Equity securities are reported at fair value utilizing level 1 or level 2 measurements. For mutual funds, 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. For stock, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active are utilized and classified as level 2.
Loans Held for Sale. Loans held for sale are reported at fair value utilizing level 2 measurements. The fair value of the mortgage loans held for sale are measured using observable quoted market or contract prices or market price equivalents and are classified as level 2.
Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities. Derivative assets and derivative liabilities are reported at fair value utilizing level 2 measurements. The fair value of derivative assets and liabilities is determined based on prices that are obtained from a third-party which uses observable market inputs. Derivative assets and liabilities are classified as level 2.
The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Inputs
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies
Derivative assets
41,103
Derivative liabilities
47,300
39
13,400
14,821
Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring 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).
Loans Evaluated Individually. The Company does not record portfolio loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, periodically, a loan is evaluated individually and is reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. If the collateral value is not sufficient, a specific reserve is recorded. 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, the fair value of individually evaluated collateral dependent loans have been classified as level 3.
OREO. Non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured at fair value include OREO (upon initial recognition or subsequent impairment). OREO properties are measured using a combination of observable inputs, including recent appraisals, and unobservable inputs. Due to the significance of the unobservable inputs, all OREO fair values have been classified as level 3.
Bank Property Held for Sale. Bank property held for sale represents certain banking center office buildings which the Company has closed and consolidated with other existing banking centers. Bank property held for sale is measured at the lower of amortized cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. The fair values were based upon discounted appraisals or real estate listing price. Due to the significance of the unobservable inputs, all bank property held for sale fair values have been classified as level 3.
The following table summarizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):
Loans evaluated individually
2,343
OREO
55
Bank property held for sale
3,594
2,686
4,004
40
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 (dollars in thousands):
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
Valuation
Unobservable
Range
Estimate
Techniques
Input
(Weighted Average)
Loans evaluated
individually
Appraisal of collateral
Appraisal adjustments
-11.3% to -100% (-48.5)%
-25.0% to -100% (-65.0)%
Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price
-6.2% to -64.9% (-23.9)%
-2.9% to -100% (-57.8)%
-6.2% to -71.3% (-40.7)%
The estimated fair values of financial instruments that are reported at amortized cost in the Company’s unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value, were as follows (dollars in thousands):
Carrying
Financial assets:
Level 1 inputs:
Level 2 inputs:
Accrued interest receivable
34,035
27,109
Level 3 inputs:
7,148,040
6,648,560
12,085
12,481
12,326
18,193
Other servicing rights
1,136
1,623
1,071
1,740
Financial liabilities:
1,381,268
1,538,597
24,642
8,552
35,252
83,614
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated
trusts
58,954
74,153
Accrued interest payable
4,659
5,000
40,111
40,099
175,284
61,514
Note 15: Leases
The Company has operating leases consisting primarily of equipment leases and real estate leases. The Company leases real estate property for banking centers, ATM locations, and office space with terms extending through 2032. As of June 30, 2020, the Company reported $8.5 million of right-of-use asset and $8.6 million lease liability in its unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following tables represents lease costs and other lease information for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):
Lease Costs
Operating lease costs
635
1,255
1,117
Variable lease costs
131
302
230
Short-term lease costs
Sublease income
-
Net lease cost
781
711
1,587
1,370
Other information
Cash paid for amounts included in the
measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating lease cash flows – Fixed payments
612
570
1,223
Operating lease cash flows – Liability reduction
534
490
1,064
953
Right of use assets obtained during the period in
exchange for operating lease liabilities
764
128
Weighted average lease term (in years)
6.44
6.81
Weighted average discount rate
3.06%
3.04%
At June 30, 2020, the Company was obligated under noncancelable operating leases for office space and other commitments. Rent expense under operating leases, included in net occupancy and equipment expense, was $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively and $1.6 million and $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Rent commitments were as follows (dollars in thousands):
Remainder of 2020
1,218
2021
1,814
2022
1,411
2023
1,254
2024
1,022
2,876
Amounts representing interest
(994)
Present value of net future minimum lease payments
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis is intended to assist readers in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Form 10-Q, as well as the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Impact of COVID-19
In the face of the challenges and risks posed by COVID-19, the Company remains resolute in its focus on protecting the strength and flexibility of its balance sheet. The progression of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States began to negatively impact the Company’s results of operations during the first quarter of 2020. In future quarters, COVID-19 is expected to have a complex and continued adverse impact on the economy, the banking industry and First Busey, all subject to a high degree of uncertainty as it relates to both timing and severity. Primary areas of potential future impact to the Company may include further margin compression, increased provision expense, a deterioration in credit quality and lower wealth management and fees for customer services.
Effects on Our Market Areas.
Our commercial and consumer banking products and services are delivered in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and Florida. Each state has experienced a dramatic increase in unemployment claims as a result of the curtailment of business activities. Each state has taken different steps to reopen after COVID-19 thrust the country into lockdown starting in March 2020, and reopening across jurisdictions is subject to changes or further delays based on case monitoring in each state.
Policy and Regulatory Developments
Federal, state and local governments and regulatory authorities have enacted and issued a range of policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the following:
Effects on Our Business
The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to have a significant impact on our business. In particular, we anticipate that a significant portion of the Bank’s borrowers in the hotel, restaurant, transportation, long-term healthcare and retail industries will continue to endure significant economic distress. This will adversely affect their ability to repay existing indebtedness, and could adversely impact the value of collateral pledged to Busey Bank. These developments, together with economic conditions generally, are also expected to impact our commercial real estate portfolio, particularly with respect to real estate with exposure to these industries, our consumer loan business and loan portfolio, and the value of certain collateral securing our loans. As a result, we anticipate that our financial condition, capital levels and results of operations could be significantly adversely affected.
Our Response
We have taken numerous steps in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the following:
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Operating Results
First Busey’s net income for the second quarter of 2020 was $25.8 million, or $0.47 per diluted common share, as compared to $15.4 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2020 and $24.1 million, or $0.43 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2019. Adjusted net income(1) for the second quarter of 2020 was $26.2 million, or $0.48 per diluted common share, as compared to $15.5 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2020 and $29.5 million, or $0.53 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2019. Pre-provision net revenue(1) for the second quarter of 2020 was $45.4 million as compared to $35.8 million for the first quarter of 2020 and $34.3 million for the second quarter of 2019. Adjusted pre-provision net revenue(1) for the second quarter of 2020 was $46.4 million as compared to $38.2 million for the first quarter of 2020 and $42.8 million for the second quarter of 2019. For the second quarter of 2020, annualized return on average assets and annualized return on average tangible common equity(1) were 1.00% and 12.02%, respectively. Based on adjusted net income(1), annualized return on average assets was 1.02% and annualized return on average tangible common equity(1) was 12.20% for the second quarter of 2020.
During the quarter, due to PPP loans and other factors, the Company’s total assets exceeded $10 billion. If the Company remains over $10 billion in assets at year-end, it will begin to face limitations on interchange fees and heightened supervision and regulation in 2021.
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted the CECL methodology. During the second quarter of 2020, the Company recorded provision for credit losses of $12.9 million and provision for unfunded commitments of $0.6 million primarily driven by economic factors around COVID-19.
The Company views certain non-operating items, including acquisition-related and restructuring charges, as adjustments to net income reported under GAAP. Non-operating pretax adjustments for the second quarter of 2020 were $0.1 million of expenses related to acquisitions and $0.3 million of restructuring expenses. The Company believes that non-GAAP measures (including adjusted pre-provision net revenue, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted return on average assets, adjusted net interest margin, adjusted efficiency ratio, tangible common equity, tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible book value per share and return on average tangible common equity), facilitate the assessment of its financial results and peer comparability. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures is included in tabular form in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in the “Non-GAAP Financial Information” section.
On January 31, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of Banc Ed. TheBANK, Banc Ed’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary, was operated as a separate subsidiary from the completion of the acquisition until October 4, 2019 when it was merged with and into Busey Bank.
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Banking Center Markets – June 30, 2020
Busey Bank has 61 banking centers in Illinois. Our Illinois markets feature several Fortune 1000 companies. Those organizations, coupled with large healthcare and higher education sectors, anchor the communities in which they are located and have provided a comparatively stable foundation for housing, employment and small business. However, the financial condition of the state of Illinois, in which the largest portion of the Company’s customer base resides, is characterized by low credit ratings and budget deficits.
Busey Bank has 13 banking centers in Missouri. St. Louis, Missouri has a diverse economy with major employment sectors including health care, financial services, professional and business services, and retail. Sixteen of our banking centers in Illinois are located within the boundaries of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Busey Bank has five banking centers in southwest Florida, an area which has experienced above average population growth, job growth and an expanded housing market over the last several years.
Busey Bank has one banking center in the Indianapolis, Indiana area, which is the most populous city of Indiana with a diverse economy, including the headquarters of many large corporations.
Banking Center Consolidation Plan
After careful consideration and analysis, the Company decided in July 2020 to consolidate 12 banking centers to ensure a balance between the Company’s physical banking center network and robust digital banking services. An efficient banking center footprint and strategic service models are necessary to keep First Busey competitive, responsive and independent. Selected banking centers will close in October 2020 and include eight banking centers in Illinois, three in Missouri and one in Florida. When fully realized, annualized expense savings net of expected associated revenue impacts are anticipated to be approximately $3.3 million with the impact of these cost savings beginning to be realized in the fourth quarter of 2020. One-time expenses expected in relation to the banking center closings are anticipated to be incurred during the third and fourth quarters of 2020.
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 an income tax rate of 21%. 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 tables show our Consolidated Average Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands), 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 shown. All average information is provided on a daily average basis.
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CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES
(UNAUDITED)
Income/
Yield/
Expense
Rate(5)
Interest-bearing bank deposits and federal funds
sold
441,764
0.13
215,181
2.02
Investment securities:
U.S. Government obligations
131,092
675
2.07
354,327
2,151
2.43
Obligations of states and political
subdivisions(1)
283,424
2,092
2.97
294,371
2,181
Other securities
1,303,274
7,543
2.33
1,248,788
8,337
2.68
108,821
2.74
25,143
212
3.38
Portfolio loans(1), (2)
7,216,825
70,754
3.94
6,528,326
78,279
4.81
Total interest-earning assets(1), (3)
9,485,200
81,950
3.47
8,666,136
92,243
4.27
121,258
113,233
148,960
149,334
(85,509)
(51,047)
704,911
645,022
10,374,820
9,522,678
2,090,552
978
0.19
1,821,827
2,489
0.55
Savings and money market deposits
2,544,958
1,131
0.18
2,400,751
3,581
0.60
1,438,285
5,612
1.57
1,747,830
8,084
1.86
Federal funds purchased and repurchase
agreements
184,208
193,621
1.30
Borrowings (4)
198,358
3.78
258,662
2,365
3.67
Junior subordinated debt issued to unconsolidated
71,348
4.15
71,194
5.03
Total interest-bearing liabilities
6,527,709
0.64
6,493,885
1.11
Net interest spread(1)
2.83
3.16
Noninterest-bearing deposits
2,472,568
1,747,746
141,273
85,245
Stockholders’ equity
1,233,270
1,195,802
Interest income / earning assets(1), (3)
Interest expense / earning assets
0.84
Net interest margin(1)
71,530
3.03
74,205
3.43
400,252
0.69
217,811
2.14
160,952
1,766
2.21
343,773
4,217
2.47
277,710
4,106
280,405
4,118
2.96
1,289,515
15,402
2.40
1,186,059
15,881
2.70
85,392
2.87
21,218
379
3.60
6,937,551
143,238
6,329,596
150,291
4.79
9,151,372
167,113
8,378,862
177,201
4.26
119,880
109,714
150,087
143,776
Allowance for loan losses
(77,685)
(51,236)
687,845
614,859
10,031,499
9,195,975
2,040,015
3,391
0.33
1,760,550
4,967
0.57
2,558,214
4,396
0.35
2,303,358
6,285
1,479,655
12,161
1.65
1,718,587
1.81
183,244
0.56
199,045
1.23
187,507
3,484
3.74
227,460
4,266
71,329
4.17
71,175
5.12
6,519,964
0.78
6,280,175
1.09
2.89
3.17
2,157,656
1,682,691
128,164
80,034
1,225,715
1,153,075
0.81
141,693
3.11
143,265
3.45
Earning Assets, Sources of Funds and Net Interest Margin
Total average interest-earning assets increased $819.1 million, or 9.5%, to $9.5 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $8.7 billion for the same period in 2019. The average amortized cost balance of PPP loans in the second quarter of 2020 was $579.5 million. Total average interest-bearing liabilities increased $33.8 million to $6.5 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. Average noninterest-bearing deposits increased $724.8 million, or 41.5%, to $2.5 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $1.7 billion for the same period of 2019. Total average interest-earning assets increased $772.5 million, or 9.2%, to $9.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $8.4 billion for the same period in 2019. Total average interest-bearing liabilities increased $239.8 million to $6.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $6.3 billion for the same period of 2019.
Net interest income, on a tax-equivalent basis, decreased $2.7 million to $71.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $74.2 million for the same period of 2019, and decreased $1.6 million to $141.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to $143.3 million for the same period of 2019.
Net interest margin, our net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets stated on a tax-equivalent basis, decreased to 3.03% for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to 3.43% for the same period of 2019 and 3.11% for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to 3.45% for the same period of 2019. Excluding purchase accounting accretion,(1) the net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was 2.93%, a decrease from 3.27% for the same period in 2019, and was 3.00% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 3.29% for the same period of 2019.
The Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) lowered Federal Funds Target Rates for the first time in 11 years on July 31, 2019 and then again on September 18, 2019 and October 30, 2019, for a combined decrease of 75 basis points during 2019. In response to the potential economic risks posed by COVID-19, the FOMC took further action during the first quarter of 2020 by lowering the Federal Funds Target Rate by 50 basis points on March 3, 2020, followed by an additional 100 basis point reduction on March 15, 2020. These rate cuts contributed to the reported decline in net interest margin, as assets, in particular commercial loans, repriced more quickly and to a greater extent than liabilities.
Other factors contributing to the reported decline in net interest margin during the second quarter of 2020 include lower accretion income, the sizeable balance of lower-yielding PPP loans, the Company’s significant liquidity position, lower line utilization by commercial loan customers and the issuance of subordinated debt completed during the second quarter. The quarterly net interest margins were as follows:
First Quarter
3.20
3.46
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
3.35
Fourth Quarter
3.27
The net interest spread, which represents the difference between the average rate earned on earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, was 2.83% for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to 3.16% in the same period of 2019 and was 2.89% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to 3.17% in the same period of 2019.
Management attempts to mitigate the effects of the interest-rate environment through effective portfolio management, prudent loan underwriting and operational efficiencies. However, as a result of the reductions in the target interest rate, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our net interest income and margin may continue to decline in future periods. Please refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K for a description of accounting policies underlying the recognition of interest income and expense.
Non-Interest Income
(dollars in thousands):
Change
705
7.4
3,231
17.4
(2,671)
(27.5)
(2,407)
(13.5)
0.0
(26)
(0.3)
(5.1)
(710)
(14.8)
Income on bank owned life
insurance
180
8.6
259
8.4
Net gains (losses) on sales of
securities
135
NM
1,883
Unrealized gains (losses)
recognized on equity securities
1,206
118.7
0.4
658
61.6
(593)
(18.9)
0.2
1,640
3.0
NM=Not Meaningful
Total non-interest income of $28.0 million for the second quarter of 2020 increased as compared to $27.9 million in the second quarter of 2019. Revenues from wealth management fees and remittance processing activities represented 49.7% of the Company’s non-interest income for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, providing a complement to spread-based revenue from traditional banking activities. Total non-interest income of $55.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 increased as compared to $53.8 million in the comparable period of 2019.
Wealth management fees were $10.2 million for the second quarter of 2020, an increase from $9.5 million for the second quarter of 2019 and were $21.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $18.5 million for the comparable period of 2019. First Busey’s Wealth Management division ended the second quarter of 2020 with $9.0 billion in assets under care. The Wealth Management division experienced solid new account activity during the second quarter of 2020 and the 90-day new asset pipeline remained strong at the end of the second quarter. Market volatility related to COVID-19, may impact fees in future quarters.
Fees for customer services decreased 27.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 and 13.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019. The decrease relates to fee waivers provided in connection with the Company’s Financial Relief Program and changing customer behaviors resulting from COVID-19. Personal and business overdraft fees were the most impacted, decreasing by $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2020 as compared to the first quarter of 2020.
Remittance processing revenue from the Company’s subsidiary, FirsTech, was steady at $3.7 million for the second quarter of 2020 and 2019 and $7.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. Remittance processing adds important diversity to our revenue stream while widening the array of service offerings available to our larger commercial clients within our footprint and nationally.
Mortgage revenue of $2.7 million in the second quarter of 2020 decreased compared to $2.9 million in the second quarter of 2019. Mortgage revenue of $4.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased compared to $4.8 million in the comparable period of 2019.
Other income increased to $1.7 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared to $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2019, but decreased to $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $3.1 million in the same period of 2019. Other income variances are primarily driven by fluctuations in income generated from swap origination fees, data processing income and commercial loan sales gains.
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Non-Interest Expense
Salaries, wages and employee
benefits
(5,713)
(16.7)
(4,051)
(6.1)
(1,565)
(27.9)
(1,571)
(15.7)
Net occupancy expense of
premises
(63)
(1.4)
450
5.2
Furniture and equipment
expenses
7.9
12.1
(1,206)
(37.8)
(2,569)
(40.3)
Amortization of intangible
assets
107
4.4
12.6
(6,697)
(42.7)
(4,969)
(20.3)
(14,952)
(22.0)
(11,601)
(9.3)
310
4.6
(5,419)
(33.3)
Effective rate on income taxes
21.4
21.8
20.9
24.7
Efficiency ratio
51.0
63.6
55.3
60.9
Full-time equivalent employees
as of period-end
1,579
Total non-interest expense of $53.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 decreased as compared to $68.0 million for the same period in 2019. Total non-interest expense of $113.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased as compared to $125.2 million for the same period in 2019. The Company remains focused on expense discipline and expects expense reductions as a result of its planned branch closures, strategic actions in response to COVID-19 and as it realizes additional expense savings from prior acquisitions.
Salaries, wages and employee benefits were $28.6 million in the second quarter of 2020, a decrease from $34.3 million in the second quarter of 2019 and were $62.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $66.6 million for the comparable period of 2019. The deferral of PPP loan origination costs of $3.8 million combined with a decrease in full-time equivalents contributed to the lower salaries, wages and employee benefits in the second quarter of 2020. The number of total full-time equivalents at June 30, 2020 was 1,480 compared to 1,507 at March 31, 2020, 1,531 at December 31, 2019 and 1,579 at June 30, 2019.
Data processing expense was $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2020, as compared to $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2019 and was $8.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $10.0 million in the same period of 2019. The 2019 data processing expense included conversion expenses and data processing related to TheBANK.
Combined net occupancy expense of premises and furniture and equipment expenses was $7.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $6.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and was $14.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $13.2 million in the same period of 2019. The Company continues to evaluate its banking center network and has decided to consolidate 12 banking centers in October 2020.
Professional fees decreased 37.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same period of 2019 and decreased 40.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the same period of 2019. The decrease is primarily related to a reduction in legal and consulting fees related to acquisitions.
Amortization of intangible assets increased to $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and increased to $5.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $4.5 million for the comparable period of 2019. The increase was due to increases in intangible asset balances from acquisitions in 2019.
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Other expense in the second quarter of 2020 was $9.0 million as compared to $15.7 million in the second quarter of 2019 and other expense of $19.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased compared to $24.5 million for the comparable period of 2019. One-time expenses relating to acquisitions and other restructuring activities included in other expense were $0.3 million and $7.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The deferral of PPP loan origination costs of $1.1 million reduced other expense in the second quarter of 2020. Provision for unfunded commitments of $0.6 million and $1.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 were recorded in other expense.
The efficiency ratio(1) is calculated as total non-interest expense, less amortization charges, as a percentage of tax-equivalent net interest income plus non-interest income, less security gains and losses. The efficiency ratio, which is a measure commonly used by management and the banking industry, measures the amount of expense incurred to generate a dollar of revenue. The efficiency ratio was 50.97% for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 compared to 59.69% for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and 63.62% for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The adjusted efficiency ratio(1) was 50.48% for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, 59.54% for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, and 56.55% for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The efficiency ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was 55.28% compared to 60.92% for the same period of 2019 and the adjusted efficiency ratio(1) was 54.96% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 56.49% for the comparable period of 2019. The Company remains focused on expense discipline.
Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate of 21.4% and 20.9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was lower than the combined federal and state statutory rate of approximately 28% due to tax exempt interest income, such as municipal bond interest and bank owned life insurance income, and investments in various federal and state tax credits, including an Illinois new market tax credit. The Company continues to monitor evolving federal and state tax legislation and its potential impact on operations on an ongoing basis. At June 30, 2020, the Company was not under examination by any tax authority; however, Banc Ed, which the Company acquired on January 31, 2019, is under examination by the Illinois Department of Revenue for its 2009 to 2016 income tax filings.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Significant Consolidated Balance Sheet Items (dollars in thousands):
$ Change
% Change
48,609
2.9
499,473
7.5
1,140,236
11.8
931,789
50.8
1.2
1,007,270
12.7
(5.5)
16,097
188.2
(48,499)
(58.0)
122,747
207.2
0.1
1,124,586
13.3
15,650
1.3
Portfolio Loans
The Company believes that making sound and profitable loans is a necessary and desirable means of employing funds available for investment. 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 geographic areas within 125 miles of its lending offices. Loans originated outside of these areas are generally residential mortgage loans originated for sale in the secondary market or loans to existing customers of Busey Bank. The Company attempts to utilize government-assisted lending programs, such as the SBA and United States Department of Agriculture lending programs, when prudent. Generally, loans are collateralized by assets, primarily real estate 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 regular basis. Management routinely (at least quarterly) reviews the Company’s allowance in conjunction with 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. Significant underwriting factors, in addition to location, duration, a sound and profitable cash flow basis and the borrower’s character, include the quality of the
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borrower’s financial history, the liquidity of the underlying collateral and the reliability of the valuation of the underlying collateral.
As a matter of policy and practice, the Company limits the level of concentration exposure in any particular loan segment with the goal of maintaining a well-diversified loan portfolio. In anticipation of the potential risks associated with COVID-19, the Company took actions starting in early March 2020 to escalate the monitoring of susceptible industry sectors within its portfolio. The Company anticipates that organic loan growth will slow in future quarters as a result of COVID-19 and the related impact on economic conditions in the Company’s market areas.
At no time is a borrower’s total borrowing relationship permitted to exceed the Company’s regulatory lending limit. The Company generally limits such relationships to amounts substantially less than the regulatory limit. Loans to related parties, including executive officers and directors of the Company and its subsidiaries, are reviewed for compliance with regulatory guidelines 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, the loan review department 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 activities can be summarized in five primary areas: commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, real estate construction loans, retail real estate loans and retail other loans. A description of each of the lending areas can be found in the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K. The significant majority of the Company’s portfolio lending activity occurs in its Illinois and Missouri markets, with the remainder in the Indiana and Florida markets.
Geographic distributions of portfolio loans, based on originations, by category were as follows (dollars in thousands):
Illinois
Missouri
Florida
Indiana
1,568,941
653,937
67,625
67,451
1,794,985
735,169
151,197
165,663
220,086
100,995
31,747
80,203
1,051,587
352,089
97,682
46,857
37,755
2,328
1,572
1,151
4,673,354
1,844,518
349,823
361,325
1,220,088
457,416
20,589
50,275
1,782,442
679,217
150,935
180,823
168,621
139,540
20,311
73,389
1,139,173
412,811
99,976
41,809
44,158
2,535
1,530
4,354,482
1,691,519
293,422
347,826
Portfolio loans increased $541.8 million, or 8.1%, as of June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019, primarily as a result of PPP loans.
Allowance and Provision for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses is a significant estimate in the Company’s unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet, affecting both earnings and capital. Its methodology influences, and is influenced by, Busey Bank’s overall credit risk management processes. The allowance for credit losses is managed in accordance with GAAP to provide an adequate reserve for expected credit losses that is reflective of management’s best estimate of what is expected to be collected. All estimates of credit losses should be based on a careful consideration of all significant factors affecting the collectability as of the evaluation date. The allowance for credit losses is established through provision for credit loss expense charged to income.
The Company calculates the allowance for credit losses at each reporting date. The Company recognizes an allowance for the lifetime expected credit losses for the amount the Company does not expect to collect. Subsequent changes in expected credit losses are recognized immediately in earnings. The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Management estimates the allowance balance using relevant available information from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. The cumulative loss rate used as the basis for the estimate of credit losses is comprised of the Company’s historical loss experience from 2010-2019. As of June 30, 2020, the Company expects the markets in which it operates to experience a decline in economic conditions and an increase in the unemployment rate and level of delinquencies over the next 12 months. Management adjusted the historical loss experience for these expectations with an immediate reversion to historical loss rate beyond this forecast period.
When a determination is made by management to charge-off a loan balance, a write-off is charged against the allowance for credit losses. Net charge-offs totaled $1.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 compared to $3.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, $1.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 and $2.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019.
During the second quarter of 2020, the Company recorded provision for credit losses of $12.9 million and provision for unfunded commitments of $0.6 million primarily driven by economic factors around COVID-19.
With the adoption of CECL, the allowance as a percentage of portfolio loans was 1.33% at June 30, 2020, as compared to 1.25% at March 31, 2020, 0.80% at December 31, 2019 and 0.79% at June 30, 2019. The allowance as a percentage of portfolio loans, excluding the amortized cost of PPP loans, was 1.48% at June 30, 2020. The allowance as a percentage of non-performing loans increased to 378.43% at June 30, 2020 as compared to 310.10% at March 31, 2020, 182.15% at December 31, 2019 and 155.33% at June 30, 2019.
The ongoing impacts of the CECL methodology will be dependent upon changes in economic conditions and forecasts, originated and acquired loan portfolio composition, credit performance trends, portfolio duration, and other factors. If economic conditions deteriorate further than current forecast factors as a result of COVID-19, the Company would expect the provision for credit losses to increase in future periods.
Non-performing Loans and Non-performing Assets
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 guidelines. 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.
Typically, loans are secured by collateral. When a loan is classified as non-accrual and determined to be collateral dependent, it is appropriately reserved or charged down through the allowance to the fair value of our interest in the underlying collateral less estimated costs to sell. Our loan portfolio is collateralized primarily by real estate.
The following table sets forth information concerning key asset quality metrics as of each of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):
March 31,
September 30,
Loans 30-89 days past due
5,166
10,150
14,271
12,434
18,040
Non-accrual loans
25,672
31,827
32,816
Loans 90+ days past due and still accruing
1,540
1,276
258
Total non-performing loans
25,380
27,212
29,507
33,103
33,074
3,755
3,553
3,057
926
936
Total non-performing assets
29,135
30,765
32,564
34,029
34,010
Performing TDRs
4,316
4,949
8,778
8,609
52,965
Allowance to portfolio loans
1.33
1.25
0.80
0.79
Allowance to portfolio loans, excluding PPP loans
1.48
Allowance to non-performing loans
378.43
310.10
182.15
160.00
155.33
Non-performing assets to total assets
0.27
0.32
0.34
Non-performing loans to portfolio loans
0.40
0.50
0.51
Non-performing loans to portfolio loans,
excluding PPP loans
0.39
Non-performing assets to portfolio loans and
0.46
0.49
0.52
Loans 30-89 days past due were $5.2 million as of June 30, 2020, a decrease from $10.2 million as of March 31, 2020, and $18.0 million as of June 30, 2019. Non-performing loans totaled $25.4 million as of June 30, 2020, a decrease from $27.2 million as of March 31, 2020, and $33.1 million as of June 30, 2019. Continued disciplined credit management resulted in non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans of 0.35% at June 30, 2020 as compared to 0.40% at March 31, 2020 and 0.51% at June 30, 2019. Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans, excluding the amortized cost of PPP loans, was 0.39% at June 30, 2020.
If economic conditions deteriorate further as a result of COVID-19, the Company would expect the credit quality of our loan portfolio to decline and loan defaults to increase.
Potential Problem Loans
Potential problem loans are those loans which are not categorized as individually evaluated, restructured, non-accrual or 90+ days past due, but where current information indicates that the borrower may not be able to comply with loan repayment terms. Potential problem loans totaled $83.6 million at June 30, 2020, compared to $74.6 million at December 31, 2019. 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 June 30, 2020, management identified no other loans that represent or result from trends or uncertainties which would be expected to materially impact future operating results, liquidity or capital resources.
To alleviate some of the financial hardships qualifying customers may face as a result of COVID-19, the Company is offering an internal Financial Relief Program. The program includes options for short-term loan payment deferrals and certain fee waivers. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had commercial loan payment deferrals representing $1.1 billion in loans, mortgage/personal loan payment deferrals representing $130.2 million in loans and additional deferrals of $80.9 million for mortgage loans in the serviced portfolio. As these deferrals expire, the Company will continue to monitor credits for potential problem loans.
Total deposits were $8.9 billion at June 30, 2020, as compared to $7.9 billion at December 31, 2019. The increase in deposits at June 30, 2020 is attributable to retention of PPP loan funding in customer deposit accounts, other core deposit growth and seasonality in public funds. The Company remains funded primarily through core deposits with significant market share in its primary markets.
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, fund capital expenditures, honor withdrawals by customers, pay dividends to stockholders and pay 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 the ability to borrow from the FHLB, the Federal Reserve, First Busey’s revolving credit facility, or to utilize brokered deposits. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had additional capacity to borrow from the FHLB and Federal Reserve of $1.6 billion and $474.4 million, respectively.
The Company has the ability to pledge PPP loans as collateral to either the FHLB, Federal Reserve Discount Window or the Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility to increase the availability to borrow against any potential short-term funding needs.
As of June 30, 2020, management believed that adequate liquidity existed to meet all projected cash flow obligations. We seek to achieve a satisfactory degree of liquidity by 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
The Bank routinely enters into commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had outstanding loan commitments and standby letters of credit of $1.8 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively. The balance of commitments to extend credit represents future cash requirements and some of these commitments may expire without being drawn upon. We anticipate we will have sufficient funds available to meet current loan commitments, including loan applications received and in process prior to the issuance of firm commitments.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our capital ratios are in excess of those required to be considered “well-capitalized” pursuant to applicable regulatory guidelines. The Federal Reserve Board uses capital adequacy guidelines in its examination and regulation of bank holding companies and their subsidiary banks. Risk-based capital ratios are established by allocating assets and certain off-balance-sheet commitments into risk-weighted categories. These balances are then multiplied by the factor appropriate for that risk-weighted category. In order to refrain from restrictions on dividends, equity repurchases and discretionary bonus payments, bank holding companies and their subsidiary banks are required to maintain, including the
capital conservation buffer, a total capital to total risk-weighted asset ratio of not less than 10.50%, Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted asset ratio of not less than 8.50%, Common Equity Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted asset ratio of not less than 7.00% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of not less than 4.00%. See “Note 11: Regulatory Capital” for ratios and further discussion.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. These measures include adjusted pre-provision net revenue, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted return on average assets, adjusted net interest margin, adjusted efficiency ratio, tangible common equity, tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible book value per share and return on average tangible common equity. Management uses these non-GAAP measures, together with the related GAAP measures, to analyze the Company’s performance and to make business decisions. Management also uses these measures for peer comparisons.
A reconciliation to what management believes to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, specifically total net interest income in the case of adjusted pre-provision net revenue, net income in the case of adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share and adjusted return on average assets, total net interest income in the case of adjusted net interest margin, total non-interest income and total non-interest expense in the case of adjusted efficiency ratio and total stockholders’ equity in the case of tangible common equity, tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible book value per share and return on average tangible common equity appears below (dollars in thousands, except per share data). The Company believes the adjusted measures are useful for investors and management to understand the effects of certain non-recurring non-interest items and provides additional perspective on the Company’s performance over time as well as comparison to the Company’s peers.
These non-GAAP disclosures have inherent limitations and are not audited. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the results reported in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Tax effected numbers included in these non-GAAP disclosures are based on estimated statutory rates and effective rates as appropriate.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue
69,433
Non-interest income
27,517
Less net (gains) losses on sales of securities and
unrealized (gains) losses recognized on equity
(315)
(587)
1,026
(902)
984
Non-interest expense
(53,068)
(60,514)
(68,020)
(113,582)
(125,183)
Pre-provision net revenue
45,394
35,849
34,330
81,243
71,453
Acquisition and other restructuring expenses
487
7,293
632
8,772
Provision for unfunded commitments
567
1,584
New Market Tax Credit amortization
Adjusted: pre-provision net revenue
46,448
38,211
42,823
84,659
81,425
Average total assets
9,688,177
Reported: Pre-provision net revenue to average
assets(1)
1.76
1.49
1.45
1.63
Adjusted: Pre-provision net revenue to average
1.59
1.70
1.78
(1) Annualized measure
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share and Adjusted Return on Average Assets
15,364
Acquisition expenses
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits
327
334
Lease or fixed asset impairment
Other (includes professional and legal)
141
3,293
286
4,498
Other restructuring costs
346
292
392
826
993
MSR valuation impairment
Related tax benefit
(30)
(1,880)
(132)
(2,214)
Adjusted net income
26,191
15,479
29,498
41,670
56,112
Dilutive average common shares outstanding
54,705,273
54,913,329
55,941,117
54,807,170
54,764,129
Reported: Diluted earnings per share
0.28
Adjusted: Diluted earnings per share
0.53
0.76
1.02
Reported: Return on average assets(1)
1.00
1.01
0.83
Adjusted: Return on average assets(1)
1.24
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Adjusted Net Interest Margin
Reported: Net interest income
Tax-equivalent adjustment
730
777
1,447
1,454
Purchase accounting accretion related to
business combinations
(2,477)
(2,827)
(3,471)
(5,304)
(6,465)
Adjusted: Net interest income
69,053
67,336
70,734
136,389
136,800
Average interest-earning assets
8,817,544
Reported: Net interest margin(1)
Adjusted: Net Interest margin(1)
2.93
3.07
3.00
3.29
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Adjusted Efficiency Ratio
Reported: Net Interest income
Tax-equivalent interest income
70,163
Reported: Non-interest income
unrealized (gains) losses recognized on
equity securities
Adjusted: Non-interest income
27,649
26,930
28,922
54,579
54,825
Reported: Non-interest expense
60,514
(2,519)
(2,557)
(2,412)
(5,076)
(4,506)
Non-operating adjustments:
(346)
(619)
(726)
(141)
(145)
(6,356)
(286)
(7,728)
Adjusted: Non-interest expense
50,062
57,812
58,315
107,874
111,905
Reported: Efficiency ratio
50.97
59.69
63.62
55.28
60.92
Adjusted: Efficiency ratio
50.48
59.54
56.55
54.96
56.49
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Tangible Common Equity, Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets, Tangible Book Value per Share, and Return on Average Tangible Common Equity
As of and for the Three Months Ended
9,721,405
9,612,667
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
(368,053)
(370,572)
(375,327)
Tax effect of other intangible assets, net
15,825
16,530
17,075
Tangible assets
10,483,737
9,367,363
9,254,415
Tangible common equity
883,856
863,543
845,356
Ending number of common shares outstanding
Tangible common equity to tangible assets(1)
8.43
9.22
9.13
Tangible book value per share
15.92
15.57
14.95
Average stockholders’ common equity
1,218,160
Average goodwill and other intangible assets, net
(369,699)
(372,240)
(376,851)
Average tangible stockholders’ common equity
863,571
845,920
818,951
Reported: Return on average tangible common equity(2)
12.02
7.30
11.80
Adjusted: Return on average tangible common equity(2)(3)
12.20
7.36
14.45
(370,969)
(364,786)
854,746
788,289
9.69
12.68
Adjusted: Return on average tangible common equity(2), (3)
9.80
14.35
(1) Tax-effected measure, 28% estimated deferred tax rate
(2) Annualized measure
(2) Calculated using adjusted net income
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements made in this document, 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 the Company. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the Company’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 the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. A number of factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the Company’s forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: (i) the strength of the local, state, national and international economy (including the impact of the 2020 presidential election and the impact of tariffs, a U.S. withdrawal from or significant negotiation of trade agreements, trade wars and other changes in trade regulations); (ii) the economic impact of any future terrorist threats or attacks, widespread disease or pandemics (including the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States), or other adverse external events that could cause economic deterioration or instability in credit markets; (iii) changes in state and federal laws, regulations and governmental policies concerning the Company’s general business; (iv) changes in accounting policies and practices, including CECL, that changed how the Company estimates credit losses; (v) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of the Company’s assets (including the impact of The London Inter-bank Offered Rate phase-out); (vi) increased competition in the financial services sector and the inability to attract new customers; (vii) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (viii) the loss of key executives or associates; (ix) changes in consumer spending; (x) unexpected results of current and/or future acquisitions, which may include failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition and the possibility that the transaction costs may be greater than anticipated; (xi) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation involving the Company; and (xii) the economic impact of exceptional weather occurrences such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and blizzards. 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 the Company and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect its financial results, is included in the Company’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, assumptions 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. Further, changes in accounting standards could impact the Company’s critical accounting estimates.
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K. 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. The fair values of investment securities are measurements from an independent pricing service and are based on 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. The use of different judgments and estimates to determine the fair value of securities could result in a different fair value estimate.
Realized securities gains or losses are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.
Impairment related to a credit loss must be measured using the discounted cash flow method. Credit loss recognition is limited to the fair value of the security. The impairment is recognized by establishing an allowance through provision for credit losses. Impairment related to noncredit factors is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.
Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in Business Combinations. Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method of accounting, assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their estimated fair value on the date of acquisition. Fair values are determined based on the definition of “fair value” defined in FASB ASC Topic 820 — Fair Value Measurement as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.”
The fair value of a loan portfolio acquired in a business combination generally requires greater levels of management estimates and judgment than other assets acquired or liabilities assumed. Acquired loans are in the scope of the CECL methodology. However, the offset to record the allowance at the date of acquisition on acquired loans depends on whether or not the loan is classified as PCD. The allowance for PCD loans is recorded through a gross-up effect, while the allowance for acquired non-PCD loans is recorded through provision expense, consistent with originated loans. Thus, the determination of which loans are PCD and non-PCD can have a significant effect on the accounting for these loans.
Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired using the acquisition method of accounting. Determining the fair value often involves estimates based on third-party valuations, such as appraisals, or internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analyses or other valuation techniques. Goodwill is not amortized, instead, the Company assess the potential for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired. The Company will continue to monitor events around COVID-19 and its potential impact on goodwill.
Income Taxes. The Company estimates income tax expense based on amounts expected to be owed to federal and state tax jurisdictions. Estimated income tax expense is reported in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income. Accrued and deferred taxes, as reported in other assets or other liabilities in the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, represent the net estimated amount due to or to be received from taxing jurisdictions either currently or in the future. Management judgment is involved in estimating accrued and deferred taxes, as it may be necessary to evaluate the risks and merits of the tax treatment of transactions, filing positions, and taxable income calculations after considering tax-
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related statutes, regulations and other relevant factors. Because of the complexity of tax laws and interpretations, interpretation is subject to judgment.
Allowance for Credit Losses. The Company calculates the allowance for credit losses at each reporting date. The Company recognizes an allowance for the lifetime expected credit losses for the amount the Company does not expect to collect. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported book value. The calculation also contemplates that the Company may not be able to make or obtain such forecasts for the entire life of the financial assets and requires a reversion to historical credit loss information.
In determining the allowance, management relies predominantly on a disciplined credit review and approval process that extends to the full range of the Company’s credit exposure. The allowance for credit losses must be determined on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exists. On a case-by-case basis, the Company may conclude a loan should be evaluated on an individual basis based on the disparate risk characteristics.
Loans deemed uncollectible are charged against and reduce the allowance. A provision for credit losses is charged to current expense and acts to replenish the allowance for credit losses in order to maintain the allowance at a level that management deems adequate. Determining the allowance involves significant judgments and assumptions by management. Because of the nature of the judgments and assumptions made by management, actual results may differ from these judgments and assumptions.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of changes in asset values due to movements in underlying market rates and prices. Interest rate risk is a type of market 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, have minimal impact or do not arise in the normal course of First Busey’s business activities.
First Busey has an asset-liability committee, whose policy is to meet at least quarterly, to review current market conditions and to structure the Consolidated Balance Sheets to optimize stability in net interest income in consideration of projected future changes in interest rates.
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 and a two-year time horizon and net interest income is calculated under current market rates and assuming permanent instantaneous shifts of +/-100, +200 and +300 basis points. Due to the current low interest rate environment, a downward adjustment in federal fund rates was not meaningful at June 30, 2020. The model assumes immediate and sustained shifts in the federal funds rate and other market rate indices and 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. Assets and liabilities are assumed to remain constant as of measurement date; variable-rate assets and liabilities are repriced based on repricing frequency; and prepayment speeds on loans are projected for both declining and rising rate environments.
The interest rate risk of First Busey as a result of immediate and sustained changes 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:
Year-One: Basis Point Changes
- 100
+100
+200
+300
8.72
17.24
25.47
(5.94)
5.39
10.24
15.01
Year-Two: Basis Point Changes
10.90
21.36
31.44
(8.19)
6.96
13.16
19.28
Interest rate risk is monitored and managed within approved policy limits. The calculation of potential effects of hypothetical interest rate changes is based on numerous assumptions and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. Actual results would likely differ from simulated results due to the timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and management strategies.
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 Exchange Act) was carried out as of June 30, 2020, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of our senior management. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2020, 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 was (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 Control over Financial Reporting
During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, First Busey did not make any changes in its internal control over financial reporting or other factors that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
As part of the ordinary course of business, First Busey and its subsidiaries are parties to litigation that is incidental to their regular business activities.
There is no material pending litigation, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business, in which First Busey or any of its subsidiaries is involved or of which any of their property is the subject. Furthermore, there is no pending legal proceeding that is adverse to First Busey in which any director, officer or affiliate of First Busey, or any associate of any such director or officer, is a party, or has a material interest.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the risk factors set forth under Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K, the following risk factors apply to First Busey:
Our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations have been, and will likely continue to be, adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an economic recession and has caused severe financial disruptions that have adversely affected, and are likely to continue to adversely affect, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. The extent to which COVID-19 will continue to negatively affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, the continued effectiveness of our business continuity plan (including work-from-home arrangements and staffing in operational facilities), the direct and indirect impact of the pandemic on our employees, customers, clients, counterparties and service providers, as well as other market participants, and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has or could contribute to:
The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in a decline in our clients’ businesses, a decrease in consumer confidence, an increase in unemployment and disruptions in the services provided by our vendors. Continued disruptions to our clients’ businesses could result in increased risk of delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures and losses on our loans, declines in assets under management and wealth management revenues, negatively impact regional economic conditions, result in declines in local loan demand, liquidity of loan guarantors, loan collateral (particularly in real estate), loan originations and deposit availability and negatively impact the implementation of our growth strategy. Although governmental authorities have introduced a number of programs designed to soften the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, once these programs expire, our borrowers may not be able to satisfy their financial obligations to us.
In general, the success of the unprecedented measures taken by governmental authorities to provide economic assistance to individual households and businesses, stabilize the markets and support economic growth is unknown and they may not be sufficient to fully mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, some measures, such as a suspension of mortgage and other loan payments and foreclosures, may have a negative impact on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. We also face an increased risk of litigation and governmental and
regulatory scrutiny as a result of the effects of COVID-19 on market and economic conditions and actions governmental authorities take in response to those conditions.
The length of the pandemic and the efficacy of the extraordinary measures being put in place to address it are unknown. Until the pandemic subsides, we expect draws on lines of credit, reduced revenues in our businesses and increased customer and client defaults. Even after the pandemic subsides, the U.S. economy may continue to experience a recession, and we anticipate our businesses would be materially and adversely affected by a prolonged recession. To the extent the pandemic adversely affects our business, financial condition, liquidity or results of operations, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
The U.S. government and banking regulators, including the Federal Reserve, have taken a number of unprecedented actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which could ultimately have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
The CARES Act established a $2.0 trillion economic stimulus package, including cash payments to individuals, supplemental unemployment insurance benefits and a $349 billion loan program administered through the SBA, referred to as the PPP. In addition to implementing the programs contemplated by the CARES Act, the federal bank regulatory agencies have issued a steady stream of guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and have taken a number of unprecedented steps to help banks navigate the pandemic and mitigate its impact. These include, without limitation:
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the financial markets, and the Federal Reserve has taken a number of actions in response. In March 2020, the Federal Reserve dramatically reduced the target federal funds rate and announced a $700 billion quantitative easing program in response to the expected economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the Federal Reserve reduced the interest that it pays on excess reserves. We expect that these reductions in interest rates, especially if prolonged, could adversely affect our net interest income and margins and our profitability. The Federal Reserve also launched the Main Street Lending Program, which will offer deferred interest on four-year loans to small and mid-sized businesses. The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business activities as a result of new government and regulatory laws, policies, programs and guidelines, as well as market reactions to such activities, remains uncertain but may ultimately have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
COVID-19 has disrupted banking and other financial activities in the areas in which we operate and could potentially create widespread business continuity issues for us.
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the ability of our employees and clients to engage in banking and other financial transactions in the geographic area in which we operate and could create widespread business continuity issues for us. We also could be adversely affected if key personnel or a significant number of employees were to become unavailable due to the effects and restrictions of an outbreak or escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic in our market area, including because of illness, quarantines, government actions or other restrictions in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we have business continuity plans and other safeguards in place, there is no assurance that such plans and safeguards will be effective. Further, we rely upon our third-party vendors to conduct business and to process, record, and monitor transactions. If any of these vendors are unable to continue to provide us with these services, it could negatively impact our ability to serve our clients.
As a participating lender in the PPP, the Company is subject to additional risks of litigation from its customers or other parties regarding the processing of loans for the PPP and risks that the SBA may not fund some or all PPP loan guaranties.
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the CARES Act, which included a $349 billion loan program administered through the SBA referred to as the PPP. Under the PPP, small businesses and other entities and individuals could apply for loans from existing SBA lenders and other approved regulated lenders that enroll in the program, subject to numerous limitations and eligibility criteria. The PPP opened on April 3, 2020; however, because of the short timeframe between the passing of the CARES Act and the opening of the PPP, there was some ambiguity in the laws, rules and guidance regarding the operation of the PPP, which exposes the Company to risks relating to noncompliance with the PPP. On or about April 16, 2020, the SBA notified lenders that the $349 billion earmarked for the PPP was exhausted. Congress then authorized an additional $310 billion funding for PPP loans.
Since the opening of the PPP, several other larger banks have been subject to litigation regarding the process and procedures that such banks used in processing applications for the PPP and claims related to agent fees. The Company may be exposed to the risk of similar litigation, from both customers and non-customers that approached the banks regarding PPP loans, regarding their process and procedures used in processing applications for the PPP. If any such litigation is filed against us and is not resolved in a manner favorable to us, it may result in significant financial liability or adversely affect our reputation. In addition, litigation can be costly, regardless of outcome. Any financial liability, litigation costs or reputational damage caused by PPP related litigation could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We also have credit risk on PPP loans if a determination is made by the SBA that there is a deficiency in the manner in which the loan was originated, funded, or serviced by the Company, such as an issue with the eligibility of a borrower to receive a PPP loan, which may or may not be related to the ambiguity in the laws, rules and guidance regarding the operation of the PPP. In the event of a loss resulting from a default on a PPP loan and a determination by the SBA that there was a deficiency in the manner in which the PPP loan was originated, funded, or serviced by us, the SBA may deny its liability under the guaranty, reduce the amount of the guaranty, or, if it has already paid under the guaranty, seek recovery of any loss related to the deficiency from us.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On February 3, 2015, First Busey’s board of directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to an aggregate of 666,667 shares of its common stock. The repurchase plan has no expiration date and replaced the prior repurchase plan originally approved in 2008. On May 22, 2019, First Busey’s board of directors approved an amendment to increase the authorized shares under the repurchase program by 1,000,000 shares. Further, on February 5, 2020, First Busey’s board of directors approved an amendment to increase the authorized shares under the repurchase program by 2,000,000 shares. On March 16, 2020, due to uncertainties related to COVID-19, the Company suspended share repurchases under the plan and it is uncertain when the Company will resume the repurchase of shares as part of this program in the future.
There were no purchases made by or on behalf of First Busey of its common stock shares during the quarter ended June 30, 2020. At June 30, 2020, the Company had 1,982,088 shares that may still be purchased under the plan.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
*10.1
Form of Director Deferred Stock Unit Award
10.2
Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on July 9, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.3
First Busey Corporation 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (filed as Appendix A to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Form DEF 14A, filed with the SEC on April 9, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.4
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award (filed as Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Form S-8, filed with the SEC on May 29, 2020, and incorporated herein by reference).
*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.
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iXBRL Instance Document
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iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
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iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
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iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
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iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
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iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101).
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Filed herewith.
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/ JEFFREY D. JONES
Jeffrey D. Jones
Chief Financial Officer(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ LYNETTE M. STRODE
Lynette M. Strode
Principal Accounting Officer
Date: August 6, 2020