UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
☒QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2023
OR
☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File No. 001-16197
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey
22-3537895
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
500 Hills Drive, Suite 300
Bedminster, New Jersey 07921-0700
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(908) 234-0700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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, no par value
PGC
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 requirement for the past 90 days.
Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations 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).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See 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 ☒
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 2, 2023: 17,887,895
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
3
Consolidated Statements of Condition at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022
Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
5
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
9
Item 2
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
47
Item 3
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
67
Item 4
Controls and Procedures
70
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Proceedings
Item 1A
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
71
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5
Other Information
Item 6
Exhibits
72
2
Item 1. Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
(audited)
June 30,
December 31,
2023
2022
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
$
4,859
5,937
Federal funds sold
—
Interest-earning deposits
166,769
184,138
Total cash and cash equivalents
171,628
190,075
Securities available for sale
540,519
554,648
Securities held to maturity (fair value $95,501 at June 30, 2023 and $87,187 at December 31, 2022)
110,438
102,291
CRA equity security, at fair value
12,985
FHLB and FRB stock, at cost (A)
35,402
30,672
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value
14,198
15,626
Loans
5,435,016
5,285,246
Less: allowance for credit losses
62,704
60,829
Net loans
5,372,312
5,224,417
Premises and equipment
23,814
23,831
Other real estate owned
116
Accrued interest receivable
20,865
25,157
Bank owned life insurance
47,382
47,147
Goodwill
36,212
Other intangible assets
10,412
11,121
Finance lease right-of-use assets
2,461
2,835
Operating lease right-of-use assets
13,500
12,873
Other assets
67,572
63,587
TOTAL ASSETS
6,479,700
6,353,593
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
1,024,105
1,246,066
Interest-bearing deposits:
Checking
2,816,913
2,143,611
Savings
120,082
157,338
Money market accounts
763,026
1,228,234
Certificates of deposit - retail
384,106
318,573
Certificates of deposit - listing service
10,822
25,358
Subtotal deposits
5,119,054
5,119,180
Interest-bearing demand - brokered
10,000
60,000
Certificates of deposit - brokered
69,443
25,984
Total deposits
5,198,497
5,205,164
Short-term borrowings
485,360
379,530
Finance lease liabilities
4,071
4,696
Operating lease liabilities
14,308
13,704
Subordinated debt, net
133,131
132,987
Deferred tax liabilities, net
8,334
15,432
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
70,930
69,100
TOTAL LIABILITIES
5,914,631
5,820,613
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock (no par value; authorized 500,000 shares; liquidation preference of $1,000 per share)
Common stock (no par value; stated value $0.83 per share; authorized 42,000,000 shares; issued shares, 21,348,808 at June 30, 2023 and 21,007,350 at December 31, 2022; outstanding shares, 17,887,895 at June 30, 2023 and 17,813,451 at December 31, 2022)
17,797
17,513
Surplus
342,137
338,706
Treasury stock at cost (3,460,913 shares at June 30, 2023 and 3,193,899 shares at December 31, 2022)
(105,393
)
(97,826
Retained earnings
378,525
348,798
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income tax
(67,997
(74,211
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
565,069
532,980
TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans
68,490
44,641
132,962
85,113
Interest on investments:
Taxable
4,900
3,535
9,371
7,142
Tax-exempt
18
17
39
Interest on loans held for sale
12
23
Interest on interest-earning deposits
1,451
314
2,989
343
Total interest income
74,852
48,520
145,343
92,660
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on savings and interest-bearing deposit accounts
26,117
2,914
47,500
Interest on certificates of deposit
2,462
651
4,191
1,257
Interest on borrowed funds
5,384
10
6,680
74
Interest on finance lease liability
50
64
103
132
Interest on subordinated debt
1,597
1,363
3,236
2,727
Subtotal - interest expense
35,610
5,002
61,710
8,886
Interest on interest-bearing demand - brokered
125
364
333
737
Interest on certificates of deposits - brokered
196
261
401
522
Total interest expense
35,931
5,627
62,444
10,145
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES
38,921
42,893
82,899
82,515
Provision for credit losses
1,696
1,449
3,209
3,824
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES
37,225
41,444
79,690
78,691
OTHER INCOME
Wealth management fee income
14,252
13,891
28,014
28,725
Service charges and fees
1,320
1,063
2,578
2,015
305
310
602
623
Gain on loans held for sale at fair value (mortgage banking)
15
151
36
398
Gain on sale of SBA loans
838
2,675
1,703
5,519
Corporate advisory fee income
33
95
1,594
Other income
2,039
860
3,606
2,114
Loss on securities sale, net
(6,609
Fair value adjustment for CRA equity security
(209
(475
(1,157
Total other income
18,575
18,508
36,634
33,222
OPERATING EXPENSES
Compensation and employee benefits
26,354
21,882
50,940
44,331
4,729
4,640
9,103
9,287
FDIC insurance expense
729
503
1,440
974
Swap valuation allowance
673
Other operating expense
5,880
5,634
11,783
11,563
Total operating expenses
37,692
32,659
73,266
66,828
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE
18,108
27,293
43,058
45,085
Income tax expense
4,963
7,193
11,558
11,544
NET INCOME
13,145
20,100
31,500
33,541
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic
0.73
1.10
1.76
1.83
Diluted
1.08
1.74
1.79
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
17,930,611
18,325,605
17,886,154
18,332,272
18,078,848
18,637,340
18,153,267
18,782,559
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
(Dollars in thousands)
Net income
Comprehensive income/(loss):
Unrealized gains/(losses) on available for sale securities:
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) arising during the period
(7,022
(24,475
1,747
(71,274
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income
6,609
(64,665
Tax effect
3,226
5,856
3,178
15,472
Net of tax
(3,796
(18,619
4,925
(49,193
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges:
4,775
1,155
2,043
3,951
(42
(84
4,733
1,959
(1,489
(325
(670
(1,111
3,244
830
1,289
2,840
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)
(552
(17,789
6,214
(46,353
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
12,593
2,311
37,714
(12,812
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022
Accumulated
Other
Total
(In thousands, except share and
Preferred
Common
Treasury
Retained
Comprehensive
Shareholders'
per share data)
Stock
Earnings
Loss
Equity
Balance at April 1, 2023 18,014,757 common shares outstanding
17,750
339,060
(100,677
366,270
(67,445
554,958
Comprehensive loss
Restricted stock units issued,77,986 shares
65
68
Restricted stock units repurchased on vesting to pay taxes, (31,996) shares
(27
(854
(881
Amortization of restricted stock units
3,643
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.05 per share)
(890
Share repurchase, (184,000) shares
(4,716
Common stock options exercised, 1,100 net of 60 used to exercise and related taxes benefits, 1,040 shares
1
14
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 10,108 shares
271
279
Balance at June 30, 2023 17,887,895 common shares outstanding
Balance at April 1, 2022 18,370,312 common shares outstanding
17,450
332,474
(76,278
290,718
(40,938
523,426
Restricted stock units issued 18,923 shares
(14
Restricted stock units repurchased on vesting to pay taxes, (6,446) shares
(5
(192
(197
1,916
(919
Share repurchase, (200,000) shares
(6,447
Common stock options exercised, 100 shares
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 7,120 shares
226
232
Balance at June 30, 2022 18,190,009 common shares outstanding
17,466
334,411
(82,725
309,899
(58,727
520,324
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022
Balance at January 1, 2023 17,813,451 common shares outstanding
Comprehensive income
Restricted stock units issued, 430,620 shares
359
(291
Restricted stock units repurchased on vesting to pay taxes, (108,143) shares
(90
(3,168
(3,258
6,309
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.10 per share)
(1,773
Share repurchase, (267,014) shares
(7,567
Common stock options exercised, 1,400 net of 60 used to exercise and related taxes benefits, 1,340 shares
19
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 17,641 shares
563
577
Balance at January 1, 2022 18,393,888 common shares outstanding
17,220
332,358
(65,104
274,288
(12,374
546,388
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of ASU 2016-13
3,909
Balance at January 1, 2022, adjusted
278,197
550,297
Restricted stock units issued, 325,607 shares
270
(270
Restricted stock units repurchased on vesting to pay taxes, (74,445) shares
(62
(2,639
(2,701
4,391
(1,839
Share repurchase, (499,878) shares
(17,621
Common stock options exercised, 9,360 shares
114
122
Exercise of warrants 49,860 net of 28,311 shares used to exercise, 21,549 shares
(18
Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 13,928 shares
475
487
7
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six Months Ended June 30,
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
1,769
1,697
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on securities, net
328
1,459
Amortization of restricted stock
Amortization of intangible assets
709
820
Amortization of subordinated debt costs
144
143
Deferred tax benefit
(4,475
(3,582
Stock-based compensation and employee stock purchase plan expense
106
77
Fair value adjustment for equity security
1,157
Loss on securities available for sale
Loans originated for sale (A)
(20,987
(49,372
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale (A)
24,155
71,909
Gain on loans held for sale (A)
(1,739
(5,917
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance, net
(235
(281
Decrease/(increase) in accrued interest receivable
4,292
(1,879
(Increase)/decrease in other assets
(3,137
5,292
Increase/(decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities
2,071
(358
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
44,025
70,203
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Principal repayments, maturities and calls of securities available for sale
316,474
201,282
Principal repayments, maturities and calls of securities held to maturity
2,161
3,570
Redemptions of FHLB and FRB stock
51,784
24,690
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
118,972
Purchase of securities held to maturity
(10,347
Purchase of securities available for sale
(300,887
(152,963
Purchase of FHLB and FRB stock
(56,514
(25,450
Net increase in loans, net of participations sold
(151,104
(348,766
Proceeds from sales of other real estate
Purchase of premises and equipment
(1,378
(1,084
Disposal of premises and equipment
(6
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(149,701
(179,749
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net (decrease)/increase in deposits
(6,667
137,719
Net increase in short-term borrowings
105,830
Dividends paid on common stock
Exercise of stock options, net of stock swaps
Restricted stock repurchased on vesting to pay taxes
Issuance of restricted stock
Issuance of shares for employee stock purchase plan
Shares repurchased
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
87,229
116,167
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(18,447
6,621
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
146,804
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
153,425
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
58,182
9,620
Income tax, net
3,323
6,224
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 for Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the “Corporation” or the “Company”). In the opinion of the management of the Corporation, the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal and recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2023, and the results of operations, comprehensive income/(loss), changes in shareholders’ equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 and cash flow statements for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or for any future period.
Principles of Consolidation and Organization: The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared on the accrual basis and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Peapack-Gladstone Bank (the “Bank”). The consolidated financial statements also include the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries:
While the following notes to the consolidated financial statements include the consolidated results of the Company, the Bank and their subsidiaries, these notes primarily reflect the Bank’s and its subsidiaries’ activities. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated from the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation: The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. In preparing the financial statements, Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the statement of condition and revenues and expenses for the periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards: On January 1, 2022, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) (“ASU 2016-13”), which replaced 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 and lease 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). 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 be required to sell.
The Company adopted ASC 326 using the modified retrospective method for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off-balance sheet commitments. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2022, are presented under ASC 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with the incurred loss model previously applicable under GAAP. The Company recorded a net increase to retained earnings of $3.9 million as of January 1, 2022, for the cumulative effect of adopting ASC 326. The transition adjustment includes a $5.5 million reduction to our allowance for credit losses. The lower allowance was in part attributed to historically low charge-offs combined with the shorter duration of the loan portfolio employed in our CECL
analysis. Further, the incurred loss method required significant qualitative factors, including factors related to COVID-19, and the use of a multiplier for potential losses on criticized and classified loans, neither of which are included within the CECL methodology. The CECL methodology utilizes significantly less qualitative factors as it uses economic factors and historical losses over a full economic cycle and calculates losses based on discounted cash flows on an individual loan basis. Accordingly, the CECL model quantitatively accounts for some of the qualitative factors utilized in the incurred loss methodology.
The following table illustrates the impact to our financial statements as of January 1, 2022 upon adoption of ASC 326:
January 1, 2022
(In thousands)
Impact to Consolidated Statement of Condition from ASC-326 Adoption
Tax Effect
Impact to Retained Earnings from ASC-326 Adoption
Allowance for credit losses on loans
5,536
(1,490
4,046
Allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet commitments
(188
51
(137
Total impact from ASC 326 adoption
5,348
(1,439
Segment Information: The Company’s business is conducted through two business segments: (1) its banking segment (“Banking”), which involves the delivery of loan and deposit products to customers, and (2) Peapack Private Wealth Management Division ("Peapack Private"), which includes investment management services to individuals and institutions. Management uses certain methodologies to allocate income and expense to the business segments.
The Banking segment includes: commercial (including commercial and industrial (“C&I”) and equipment financing), commercial real estate, multifamily, residential and consumer lending activities; treasury management services; C&I advisory services; escrow management; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support services.
Peapack Private includes: investment management services for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator and custodian; and other financial planning and advisory services. This segment also includes the activity from the Delaware subsidiary, PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware. Wealth management fees are primarily earned over time as the Company provides the contracted monthly or quarterly services and are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of assets under management and/or administration (“AUM”) at month-end. Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed (i.e. trade date).
Cash and Cash Equivalents: For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are sold for one-day periods. Cash equivalents are of original maturities of 90 days or less. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and short-term borrowings with original maturities of 90 days or less.
Interest-Earning Deposits in Other Financial Institutions: Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions mature within one year and are carried at cost.
Securities: Prior to January 1, 2022, Management evaluated securities for other-than-temporary impairment on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warranted. For securities in an unrealized loss position, Management considered the extent and duration of the unrealized loss and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assessed whether it intended to sell, or it was more likely than not that it was required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell was met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value was recognized as impairment through earnings. For debt securities that did not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment was split into two components as follows: (1) other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss, which was recognized through the income statement and (2) other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors, which was recognized in other comprehensive income.
Effective January 1, 2022, upon the adoption of ASU 2016-13, debt securities available-for-sale are measured at fair value and subject to impairment testing. When an available-for-sale debt security is considered impaired, the Company must determine if the decline in fair value has resulted from a credit-related loss or other factors and then, (1) recognize an allowance for credit losses ("ACL") by a charge to earnings for the credit-related component (if any) of the decline in fair value, and (2) recognize in other comprehensive income (loss) any non-credit related components of the fair value change. If the amount of the amortized cost basis expected to be recovered increases in a future period, the valuation reserve would be reduced, but not more than the amount of the current existing reserve for that security.
Debt securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when Management has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Under ASU 2016-13, held-to-maturity securities in a loss position are evaluated to determine if the decline in fair value has resulted from a credit-related loss or other factors and then, recognize an ACL through a charge to earnings for the decline in fair value. The Company also has an investment in a Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) investment fund, which is classified as an equity security.
Interest income includes amortization of purchase premiums and discounts. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for mortgage-backed securities where prepayments are anticipated, and premiums on callable debt securities, which are amortized to the earliest call date. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Stock: The Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Members are required to own a certain amount of FHLB stock, based on the level of borrowings and other factors. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.
The Bank is also a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and required to own a certain amount of FRB stock. FRB stock is carried at cost and classified as a restricted security. Dividends are reported as income.
Loans Held for Sale: Mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market are carried at fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors.
Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with servicing rights released; therefore, no servicing rights are recorded. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans, shown as gain on sale of loans on the Statement of Income, are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold.
SBA loans originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. SBA loans are generally sold with the servicing rights retained. Gains and losses on the sale of SBA loans are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold. Total SBA loans serviced totaled $164.4 million and $152.2 million as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. SBA loans held for sale totaled $15.5 million and $17.2 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Loans originated with the intent to hold and subsequently transferred to loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. These are loans that the Company no longer has the intent to hold for the foreseeable future.
Loans: Loans that Management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity are stated at the principal amount outstanding. Interest on loans is recognized based upon the principal amount outstanding. Loans are stated at face value, less purchased premium and discounts and net deferred fees. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized on a level-yield method over the life of the loan as an adjustment to the loan’s yield. The definition of recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable and deferred fees/costs, however, for the Company’s loan disclosures, accrued interest and deferred fees/costs were excluded as the impact was not material.
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Loans are considered past due when they are not paid within 30 days in accordance with contractual terms. The accrual of income on loans, including individually evaluated loans, is discontinued if, in the opinion of Management, principal or interest is not likely to be paid in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days unless the asset is both well secured and in the process of collection. All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual are reversed against interest income. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are recorded as principal payments. A nonaccrual loan is returned to accrual status only when interest and principal payments are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured, generally when the Bank receives contractual payments for a minimum of six consecutive months. Commercial loans are generally charged off, in whole or in part, after an analysis is completed which indicates that collectability of the full principal balance is in doubt. Consumer closed-end loans are generally charged off after they become 120 days past due and open-end loans after 180 days. Subsequent payments are credited to income only if collection of principal is not in doubt. If principal and interest payments are brought contractually current and future collectability is reasonably assured, loans may be returned to accrual status. Nonaccrual mortgage loans are generally charged off to the extent that the value of the underlying collateral does not cover the outstanding principal balance. The majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Allowance for Credit Losses: On January 1, 2022, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Topic 326 which replaced the incurred loss methodology with CECL for financial instruments measured at amortized cost and other commitments to extend credit. CECL requires the immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur over the estimated remaining life of the asset. The forward-looking concept of CECL requires loss estimates to consider historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable economic forecasts of future events and circumstances.
The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on loans held for investment is the combination of the allowance for loan losses and the reserve for unfunded loan commitments. The allowance for loan losses is reported as a reduction of the amortized cost basis of loans, while the reserve for unfunded loan commitments is included within "other liabilities" on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. The estimate of credit loss incorporates assumptions for both the likelihood and amount of funding over the estimated life of the commitments, including adjustments for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Management periodically reviews and updates its assumptions for estimated funding rates. The amortized cost basis of loans does not include accrued interest receivable, which is included in "accrued interest receivable" on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. The "Provision for credit losses" on the Consolidated Statements of Income is a combination of the provision for credit losses and the provision for unfunded loan commitments.
ACL in accordance with CECL methodology
With respect to pools of similar loans that are collectively evaluated, an appropriate level of general allowance is determined by portfolio segment using a non-linear discounted cash flow (“DCF”) model. The DCF model captures losses over the historical charge-off and prepayment cycle and applies those losses at a loan level over the remaining maturity of the loan. The model then calculates a historical loss rate using the average losses over the reporting period, which is then applied to each segment utilizing a standard reversion rate. This loss rate is then supplemented with adjustments for reasonable and supportable forecasts of relevant economic indicators, including but not limited to unemployment rates, national consumer price and confidence indices. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. Also included in the ACL are qualitative factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These qualitative factors include the following: levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; experience, ability and depth of lending management and other relevant staffing and experience; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations. It is also possible that these factors could include social, political, economic, and terrorist events or activities. All of these factors are susceptible to change, which may be significant. The ACL results in two forms of allocations, specific and general. These two components represent the total ACL deemed adequate to cover current expected credit losses in the loan portfolio.
When management identifies loans that do not share common risk characteristics (i.e., are not similar to other loans within a pool) they are evaluated on an individual basis. These loans are not included in the collective evaluation. For loans identified as having a likelihood of foreclosure or that the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, a collateral dependent approach is used. These are loans for which the repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. Under CECL, for collateral dependent loans, the Company has adopted the practical expedient method to measure the allowance for credit losses based on the fair value of collateral. The allowance for credit losses is calculated on an individual loan basis based on the shortfall between the fair value of the loan's collateral, which is adjusted for liquidation costs/discounts, and amortized cost. If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the amortized cost, no allowance is required.
The CECL methodology requires a significant amount of management judgment in determining the appropriate allowance for credit losses. Several of the steps in the methodology involve judgment and are subjective in nature including, among other things: segmenting the loan portfolio; determining the amount of loss history to consider; selecting predictive econometric regression models that use appropriate macroeconomic variables; determining the methodology to forecast prepayments; selecting the most
appropriate economic forecast scenario; determining the length of the reasonable and supportable forecast and reversion periods; estimating expected utilization rates on unfunded loan commitments; and assessing relevant and appropriate qualitative factors. In addition, the CECL methodology is dependent on economic forecasts, which are inherently imprecise and will change from period to period. Although the allowance for credit losses is considered appropriate, there can be no assurance that it will be sufficient to absorb future losses.
In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and aggregates the loan portfolio based on common characteristics. The following segments have been identified:
Primary Residential Mortgages. The Bank originates one to four family residential mortgage loans in the Tri-State area (which is comprised of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut), Pennsylvania and Florida. Loans are secured by first liens on the primary residence or investment property. Primary risk characteristics associated with residential mortgage loans typically involve: major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. In addition, residential mortgage loans that have adjustable rates could expose the borrower to higher debt service requirements in a rising interest rate environment. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.
Junior Lien Loan on Residence (which include home equity lines of credit). The Bank provides junior lien loans (“JLL”) and revolving home equity lines of credit against one to four family properties in the Tri-State area. These loans are subordinate to a first mortgage, which may be from another lending institution. Primary risk characteristics associated with JLLs and home equity lines of credit typically involve: major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. In addition, home equity lines of credit typically are made with variable or floating interest rates, which could expose the borrower to higher debt service requirements in a rising interest rate environment. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.
Multifamily. The Bank provides mortgage loans for multifamily properties (i.e., buildings which have five or more residential units). Multifamily loans are expected to be repaid from the cash flows of the underlying property so the collective amount of rents must be sufficient to cover all operating expenses, property management and maintenance, taxes and debt service. Increases in vacancy rates, interest rates or other changes in general economic conditions can have an impact on the borrower and its ability to repay the loan.
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate Loans. The Bank provides mortgage loans for owner-occupied commercial real estate properties in the Tri-State area and Pennsylvania. Commercial real estate properties primarily include retail buildings/shopping centers, hotels, office/medical buildings and industrial/warehouse space. Some properties are mixed use. Commercial real estate loans are generally considered to have a higher degree of credit risk as they may be dependent on the ongoing success and operating viability of a fewer number of tenants who are occupying the property and who may have a greater degree of exposure to economic conditions.
Investment Commercial Real Estate Loans. The Bank provides mortgage loans for properties managed as an investment property (non-owner-occupied) in the Tri-State area and Pennsylvania. Non-owner-occupied properties primarily include retail buildings/shopping centers, hotels, office/medical buildings and industrial/warehouse space. Some properties are considered “mixed use” as they are a combination of building types, such as a building with retail space on the ground floor and either residential apartments or office suites on the upper floors. Commercial real estate loans are generally considered to have a higher degree of credit risk as they may be dependent on the ongoing success and operating viability of a fewer number of tenants who are occupying the property and who may have a greater degree of exposure to economic conditions.
Commercial and Industrial Loans. The Bank provides lines of credit and term loans to operating companies for business purposes. The loans are generally secured by business assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, business vehicles and equipment as well as the stock of a company, if privately held. Commercial and industrial loans are typically repaid first by the cash flows generated by the borrower’s business operations. The primary risk characteristics are specific to the underlying business and its ability to generate sustainable profitability and resulting positive cash flows. Factors that may influence a business’ profitability include, but are not limited to, demand for its products or services, quality and depth of management, degree of competition, regulatory changes, and general economic conditions. To mitigate the risk characteristics of commercial and industrial loans, these loans often include commercial real estate as collateral and the Bank will often require more frequent reporting requirements from the
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borrower in order to better monitor its business performance. However, the ability of the Bank to foreclose and realize sufficient value from the assets is often highly uncertain.
Leasing Finance. PCC offers a range of finance solutions nationally. PCC provides term loans and leases secured by assets financed for U.S. based mid-size and large companies. Facilities tend to be fully drawn under fixed rate terms. PCC serves a broad range of industries including transportation, manufacturing, heavy construction and utilities.
Asset risk in PCC’s portfolio is generally recognized through changes to loan income, or through changes to lease related income streams due to fluctuations in lease rates. Changes to lease income can occur when the existing lease contract expires, the asset comes off lease or the business seeks to enter a new lease agreement. Asset risk may also change through depreciation, resulting from changes in the residual value of the operating lease asset or through impairment of the asset carrying value, which can occur at any time during the life of the asset.
Credit risk in PCC’s portfolio generally results from the potential default of borrowers or lessees, which may be driven by customer specific or broader industry related conditions. Credit losses can impact multiple parts of the income statement including loss of interest/lease/rental income and/or higher costs and expenses related to the repossession, refurbishment, re-marketing and or re-leasing of assets.
Construction. The Bank provides commercial construction loans for properties located in the Tri-state area. Risks common to commercial construction loans are cost overruns, changes in market demand for property, inadequate long-term financing arrangements and declines in real estate values. Changes in market demand for property could lead to longer marketing times resulting in higher carrying costs, declining values, and higher interest rates.
Consumer and Other. These are loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures as well as obligations of states and political subdivisions in the U.S. This also represents all other loans that cannot be categorized in any of the previous mentioned loan segments. Consumer loans generally have higher interest rates and shorter terms than residential loans but tend to have higher credit risk due to the type of collateral securing the loan or in some cases the absence of collateral.
A troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) is a modified loan with concessions made by the lender to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulty. TDRs are impaired and are generally measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception. If a TDR is considered to be a collateral dependent loan, the loan is reported, net, at the fair value of the collateral, less estimated disposition costs. For TDRs that subsequently default, the Company determines the amount of reserve in accordance with the accounting policy for the allowance for credit losses.
On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2022-02, which replaced the accounting and recognition of TDRs. ASU 2022-02 eliminates the accounting guidance on troubled debt restructurings for creditors in ASC 310-40 and amends the guidance on “vintage disclosures” to require disclosure of current-period gross write-offs by year of origination. ASU 2022-02 also updates the requirements related to accounting for credit losses under ASC 326 and adds enhanced disclosures for creditors with respect to loan refinancings and restructurings for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.
Leases: At inception, contracts are evaluated to determine whether the contract constitutes a lease agreement. For contracts that are determined to be an operating lease, a corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and operating lease liability are recorded as separate line items on the statement of condition. An ROU asset represents the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and a lease liability represents the Company’s commitment to make contractually obligated lease payments. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease and are based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The measurement of the operating lease ROU asset includes any lease payments made.
If the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, the incremental collateralized borrowing rate is used to determine the present value of lease payments. This rate gives consideration to the applicable FHLB collateralized borrowing rates and is based on the information available at the commencement date. The Company has elected to apply the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption to leases with an initial term of 12 months or less; therefore, these leases are not recorded on the Company’s statement of condition, but rather, lease expense is recognized over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The Company’s lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company’s decision to exercise renewal options is based on an assessment of its current business needs and market factors at the time of the renewal. The Company maintains certain property and equipment under direct financing and operating leases. Substantially all of the leases in which the Company is the lessee are comprised of real estate property for branches and office space and are classified as operating leases.
The ROU asset is measured at the amount of the lease liability adjusted for lease incentives received, any cumulative prepaid or accrued rent if the lease payments are uneven throughout the lease term, any unamortized initial direct costs, and any impairment
of the ROU asset. Operating lease expense consists of a single lease cost allocated over the remaining lease term on a straight-line basis, variable lease payments not included in the lease liability, and any impairment of the ROU asset.
There are no terms or conditions related to residual value guarantees and no restrictions or covenants that would impact the Company’s ability to pay dividends or to incur additional financial obligations.
Derivatives: At the inception of a derivative contract, the Company designates the derivative as one of three types based on the Company’s intentions and belief as to likely effectiveness as a hedge. These three types are (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (“fair value hedge”); (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (“cash flow hedge”); or (3) an instrument with no hedging designation. For a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item, are recognized in current earnings as fair values change. For a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in other comprehensive income and is reclassified into earnings in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. For cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not highly effective in hedging the changes in fair value or expected cash flows of the hedged item are recognized immediately in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported currently in earnings, as non-interest income. When hedge accounting is discontinued on a fair value hedge that no longer qualifies as an effective hedge, the derivative continues to be reported at fair value in the statement of condition, but the carrying amount of the hedged item is no longer adjusted for future changes in fair value. The adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item that existed at the date hedge accounting is discontinued is amortized over the remaining life of the hedged item into earnings.
Net cash settlements on derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in interest income or interest expense, based on the item being hedged. Net cash settlements on derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in non-interest income. Cash flows on hedges are classified in the cash flow statement the same as the cash flows of the items being hedged.
The Company formally documents the relationship between derivatives and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and the strategy for undertaking hedge transactions at the inception of the hedging relationship. This documentation includes linking fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the statement of condition or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. The Company discontinues hedge accounting when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative is settled or terminated, a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable, a hedged firm commitment is no longer firm, or treatment of the derivative as a hedge is no longer appropriate or intended.
When hedge accounting is discontinued, subsequent changes in fair value of the derivative are recorded as non-interest income. When a cash flow hedge is discontinued but the hedged cash flows or forecasted transactions are still expected to occur, gains or losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income are amortized into earnings over the same periods which the hedged transactions will affect earnings.
The Company also offers facility specific / loan level swaps to its customers and offsets its exposure from such contracts by entering into mirror image swaps with a financial institution / swap counterparty (loan level / back-to-back swap program). The customer accommodations and any offsetting swaps are treated as non-hedging derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting (“standalone derivatives”). The notional amount of the swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual contracts. The fair value of the swaps is recorded as both an asset and a liability, in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in equal amounts for these transactions. The Company is exposed to losses if a customer counterparty fails to make its payments under a contract in which the Company is in a net receiving position. At this time, the Company anticipates that its counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the agreements. All of the contracts to which the Company is a party settle monthly. Further, the Company has netting agreements with the dealers with which it does business.
Stock-Based Compensation: The Company’s 2021 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan allows the granting of shares of the Company’s common stock as incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights to directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. There are no shares remaining for issuance with respect to the stock option plans approved in 2002, 2006 and 2012; however, options granted under these plans are still included in the amounts below.
Options granted under these plans are, in general, exercisable not earlier than one year after the date of grant, at a price equal to the fair value of common stock on the date of grant and expire not more than ten years after the date of grant. Stock options may vest during a period of up to five years after the date of grant. The Company has a policy of using authorized but unissued shares to satisfy option exercises.
Upon adoption of ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” the Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur, rather than estimate expected forfeitures.
Changes in options outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:
Weighted
Average
Aggregate
Remaining
Intrinsic
Number of
Exercise
Contractual
Value
Options
Price
Term
Balance, January 1, 2023
6,800
16.53
Exercised during 2023
(1,400
15.03
Expired during 2023
(2,600
14.85
Forfeited during 2023
Balance, June 30, 2023
2,800
18.85
0.54 years
Vested and expected to vest
Exercisable at June 30, 2023
The aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2023 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options. The Company’s closing stock price on June 30, 2023 was $27.08.
There were no stock options granted during the three or six months ended June 30, 2023.
As of June 30, 2023, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Company's stock incentive plans.
The Company issued performance-based and service-based restricted stock units in 2023 and 2022. Service-based units vest ratably over a three- or five-year period. There were 1,817 service-based restricted stock units granted during the second quarter of 2023.
The performance-based awards are dependent upon the Company meeting certain performance criteria and, to the extent the performance criteria are met, will cliff vest at the end of the performance period, which is generally three years. There were 3,684 performance-based restricted stock units granted in the second quarter of 2023.
Changes in non-vested shares dependent on performance criteria for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:
Grant Date
Shares
Fair Value
233,556
23.77
Granted during 2023
126,821
26.81
Vested during 2023
(164,438
15.88
195,939
32.36
Changes in service-based restricted stock awards/units for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:
621,170
27.50
271,387
30.94
(264,223
26.27
(2,711
26.20
625,623
29.52
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As of June 30, 2023, there was $19.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to service-based and performance-based units. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.34 years. Stock compensation expense recorded for the second quarters of 2023 and 2022 totaled $3.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Stock compensation expense recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 totaled $6.3 million and $3.6 million, respectively.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”): The ESPP provides for the granting of rights to purchase up to 150,000 shares of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation common stock. In May 2020, shareholders approved an increase of 200,000 shares of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation common stock to be issued under the ESPP.
The ESPP allows for the purchase of shares during four three-month Offering Periods of each calendar year. The Offering Periods end on February 16, May 16, August 16 and November 16 of each calendar year.
Each participant in the Offering Period is granted an option to purchase a number of shares and may contribute between one percent and 15 percent of their compensation. At the end of each Offering Period, the number of shares to be purchased by the employee is determined by dividing the employee’s contributions accumulated during the Offering Period by the applicable purchase price. The purchase price is an amount equal to 85 percent of the closing market price of a share of common stock on the purchase date. Participation in the ESPP is entirely voluntary and employees can cancel their purchases at any time during the period without penalty. The fair value of each share purchase right is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
The Company recorded $58,000 and $42,000 of expense in salaries and employee benefits expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively related to the ESPP. Total shares issued under the ESPP during the second quarter of 2023 and 2022 were 10,108 and 7,120, respectively.
The Company recorded $106,000 and $77,000 of expense in salaries and employee benefits expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively related to the ESPP. Total shares issued under the ESPP during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were 17,641 and 13,928, respectively.
Earnings per share – Basic and Diluted: The following is a reconciliation of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income available to shareholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net income per share is computed similarly to that of basic net income per share, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding utilizing the Treasury Stock Method if all shares underlying potentially dilutive stock options were issued and all shares of restricted stock, stock warrants or restricted stock units were to vest during the reporting period.
Net income available to common shareholders
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
Plus: common stock equivalents
148,237
311,735
267,113
450,287
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
Net income per share
For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, restricted stock units totaling 556,743 and 300,925, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, restricted stock units totaling 420,090 and 300,925, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. Anti-dilutive shares are common stock equivalents with weighted average exercise prices in excess of the average market value for the periods presented.
Income Taxes: The Company files a consolidated Federal income tax return. Separate state income tax returns are filed for each subsidiary based on current laws and regulations.
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in its financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on the enacted tax rates. Such tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effect of a change in tax rates in the period of enactment.
The Company recognizes a tax position as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.
The Company is no longer subject to examination by the U.S. Federal tax authorities for years prior to 2019 or by New Jersey tax authorities for years prior to 2017.
The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.
Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there are any such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.
Restrictions on Cash: Cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York was required to meet regulatory reserve and clearing requirements.
Comprehensive Income/(Loss): Comprehensive income/(loss) consists of net income and the change during the period in the Company’s net unrealized gains or losses on securities available for sale and unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedge, net of tax, less adjustments for realized gains and losses.
Transfers of Financial Assets: Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill is generally determined as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, plus the fair value of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree (if any), over the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized but tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events and circumstances exist that indicate that a goodwill impairment test should be performed. Goodwill was primarily attributable to the Bank’s wealth management acquisitions. Management monitors the impact of changes in the financial markets and includes these assessments in our impairment process.
The Company has selected December 31 as the date to perform the annual impairment test. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill, which includes assembled workforce has an indefinite life on our statement of financial condition. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill and assembled workforce are the intangible assets with an indefinite life on our balance sheet.
Other intangible assets, which primarily consist of customer relationship intangible assets arising from acquisitions, are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 5 to 15 years.
2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES
A summary of amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities available for sale and held to maturity included in the Consolidated Statements of Condition as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 follows:
June 30, 2023
Gross
Allowance
Amortized
Unrealized
for
Fair
Cost
Gains
Losses
Credit Losses
Securities Available for Sale:
U.S government-sponsored agencies
244,784
(51,655
193,129
Mortgage-backed securities–residential
359,347
(46,826
312,526
SBA pool securities
29,184
(4,306
24,878
State and political subdivisions
1,854
1,848
Corporate bond
(1,862
8,138
Total securities available for sale
645,169
(104,655
Securities Held to Maturity:
U.S. government-sponsored agencies
40,000
(4,248
35,752
70,438
(10,689
59,749
Total securities held to maturity
(14,937
95,501
December 31, 2022
244,774
(54,232
190,542
372,471
27
(46,760
325,738
31,934
(4,508
27,427
1,866
(17
1,849
(908
9,092
661,045
28
(106,425
(4,563
35,437
62,291
(10,541
51,750
(15,104
87,187
The following table presents a summary of the gross gains, gross losses and net tax benefit related to proceeds on sales of securities available for sale for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
June 30, 2022
Proceeds from sales
Gross gains
Gross losses
(6,612
Net tax benefit
1,581
The following tables present the Company’s available for sale and held to maturity securities with continuous unrealized losses and the approximate fair value of these investments as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Duration of Unrealized Loss
Less Than 12 Months
12 Months or Longer
Approximate
Mortgage-backed securities residential
48,016
(1,473
213,300
(45,353
261,316
457
(1
24,058
(4,305
24,515
1,578
2,040
(459
6,098
(1,403
50,783
(1,934
438,163
(102,721
488,946
10,039
(253
49,710
(10,436
85,462
(14,684
Total securities
60,822
(2,187
523,625
(117,405
584,447
(119,592
82,907
(4,082
174,557
(42,678
257,464
3,377
(332
23,256
(4,176
26,633
1,579
96,955
(5,339
388,355
(101,086
485,310
13,174
(1,826
22,263
(2,737
15,635
(3,585
36,115
(6,956
28,809
(5,411
58,378
(9,693
125,764
(10,750
446,733
(110,779
572,497
(121,529
Available for sale and held to maturity securities are evaluated to determine if a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis has resulted from a credit loss or other factors. An impairment related to credit factors would be recorded through an allowance for credit losses. The allowance is limited to the amount by which the security’s amortized cost basis exceeds the fair value. An impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses shall be recorded through other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. Investment securities will be written down to fair value through the Consolidated Statements of Income when management intends to sell, or may be required to sell, the securities before they recover in value. The issuers of securities currently in a continuous loss position continue to make timely principal and interest payments and none of these securities were past due or were placed in nonaccrual status at June 30, 2023. Substantially all of the investment securities are backed by loans guaranteed by either U.S. government agencies or U.S government-sponsored entities, and management believes that default is highly unlikely given the lack of historical credit losses and governmental backing. Management believes that the unrealized losses on these securities are a function of changes in market interest rates and credit spreads, not changes in credit quality. Therefore, no allowance for credit losses was recorded at June 30, 2023.
The Company has an investment in a CRA investment fund with a fair value of $13.0 million at June 30, 2023. This investment is classified as an equity security in our Consolidated Statements of Condition. This security had a loss of $209,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 (no gain or loss for the six months ended June 30, 2023). This amount is included in the fair value adjustment for CRA equity security on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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3. LOANS AND LEASES
Loans outstanding, excluding those held for sale, by general ledger classification, as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, consisted of the following:
% of
Totals
Residential mortgage
575,238
10.58
%
525,756
9.95
Multifamily mortgage
1,884,369
34.67
1,863,915
35.27
Commercial mortgage
624,710
11.49
624,625
11.82
Commercial loans (including equipment financing)
2,254,232
41.48
2,194,094
41.51
Commercial construction
9,703
0.18
4,042
0.07
Home equity lines of credit
34,397
0.63
34,496
0.65
Consumer loans, including fixed rate home equity loans
52,098
0.96
38,014
0.72
Other loans
269
0.01
304
Total loans
100.00
In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and aggregated the loan portfolio based on common characteristics. The following pool segments identified as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are based on the CECL methodology:
Primary residential mortgage
576,104
10.61
527,784
9.99
Junior lien loan on residence
37,780
0.70
38,265
Multifamily property
34.69
35.29
Owner-occupied commercial real estate
258,909
4.77
272,009
5.15
Investment commercial real estate
1,041,189
19.17
1,044,125
19.77
Commercial and industrial
1,282,058
23.60
1,194,662
22.62
Lease financing
279,518
5.14
288,566
5.46
Construction
16,251
0.30
9,936
0.19
Consumer and other
55,476
1.02
42,319
0.80
5,431,654
5,281,581
Net deferred costs
3,362
3,665
Total loans including net deferred costs
The following tables present the recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due 90 days or over still on accrual by class of loans as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
Loans Past Due
90 Days or Over
And Still
Nonaccrual
Accruing Interest
1,001
18,868
9,935
3,373
1,328
34,505
21
2,339
11,208
3,662
1,765
18,974
The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 by class of loans, excluding nonaccrual loans:
30-59
60-89
90 Days or
Days
Greater
Past Due
1,463
3,968
7,447
12,878
12,881
1,145
882
4,884
681
5,565
6,911
7,592
Credit Quality Indicators:
The Company places all commercial loans into various credit risk rating categories based on an assessment of the expected ability of the borrowers to properly service their debt. The assessment considers numerous factors including, but not limited to, current financial information on the borrower, historical payment experience, strength of any guarantor, nature of and value of any collateral, acceptability of the loan structure and documentation, relevant public information and current economic trends. This credit risk rating analysis is performed when the loan is initially underwritten and then annually based on set criteria in the loan policy.
In addition, the Bank has engaged an independent loan review firm to validate risk ratings and to ensure compliance with our policies and procedures. This review of the following types of loans is performed quarterly:
22
The review excludes borrowers with commitments of less than $500,000.
The Company uses the following regulatory definitions for criticized and classified risk ratings:
Special Mention: These loans have a potential weakness that deserves Management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, the potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loans or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard: These loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful: These loans have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, based on currently existing facts, conditions and values.
Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above-described process are considered to be pass-rated loans.
With the adoption of CECL, loans that are in the process of or expected to be in foreclosure are deemed to be collateral dependent with respect to measuring potential loss and allowance adequacy and are individually evaluated by Management. Loans that do not share common risk characteristics are also evaluated on an individual basis. All other loans are evaluated using a non-linear discounted cashflow methodology for measuring potential loss and allowance adequacy.
The following is a summary of the credit risk profile of loans by internally assigned grade as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 based on originations for the periods indicated; the years represent the year of origination for non-revolving loans:
Grade as of June 30, 2023 for Loans Originated During
2018
Revolving-
2021
2020
2019
and Prior
Revolving
Primary residential mortgage:
Pass
69,713
116,537
82,789
60,707
36,329
207,223
685
573,983
Special mention
Substandard
489
981
2,121
Doubtful
Total primary residential mortgages
61,196
37,310
207,874
Current period gross charge-offs
Junior lien loan on residence:
160
1,490
156
35
590
951
34,335
37,717
63
Total junior lien loan on residence
34,398
Multifamily property:
43,495
481,160
659,346
121,200
213,938
326,509
748
7,037
1,853,433
1,673
1,572
9,714
10,399
7,578
29,263
Total multifamily property
482,732
669,060
224,337
335,760
Owner-occupied commercial real estate:
1,515
23,878
43,125
20,395
11,996
130,336
26,983
258,533
376
Total owner-occupied commercial real estate
Investment commercial real estate:
82,974
175,500
152,000
58,567
153,896
328,176
8,231
42,542
1,001,886
12,817
13,125
25,942
3,426
13,361
Total investment commercial real estate
185,435
170,139
341,301
1,199
Commercial and industrial:
126,562
303,336
196,525
59,775
59,585
24,167
469,571
27,576
1,267,097
825
1,170
191
256
2,442
1,698
845
1,003
280
8,693
12,519
Total commercial and industrial
198,223
61,445
61,758
24,638
478,520
Lease financing:
25,805
46,099
66,439
51,345
39,709
25,620
255,017
1,410
18,225
569
1,508
1,461
23,173
Total lease financing
27,215
64,324
67,008
42,545
27,081
Construction:
1,404
14,847
Total commercial construction loans
Consumer and other loans:
80
336
173
4,924
31,449
18,514
Total consumer and other loans
61
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Total:
350,304
1,148,000
1,200,716
372,197
517,447
1,047,906
544,639
138,184
5,319,393
15,495
16,450
632
53,606
11,507
11,412
1,334
17,137
8,509
8,756
58,655
Total Loans
351,714
1,177,732
1,212,697
374,356
550,079
1,072,865
554,027
Total Current Period Gross Charge-offs
1,260
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Grade as of December 31, 2022 for Loans Originated During
2017
118,864
87,312
62,540
37,902
27,209
190,834
691
525,352
547
1,044
141
700
2,432
63,087
38,946
27,350
191,534
1,631
177
42
639
326
953
33,996
37,764
501
34,497
488,657
678,507
118,220
224,129
33,884
305,628
1,246
1,425
1,851,696
2,846
7,677
10,523
226,975
315,001
25,315
43,916
20,679
12,244
22,422
126,237
608
20,588
189,829
154,715
59,444
155,995
93,330
305,219
6,590
23,487
988,609
13,015
13,309
14,507
40,831
3,477
14,685
201,037
172,487
318,528
37,994
421,072
217,887
76,307
80,359
26,792
5,559
303,526
29,750
1,161,252
14,405
826
193
258
15,682
1,553
1,892
2,148
3,894
277
7,893
17,728
437,030
219,779
79,281
84,253
27,262
5,630
311,677
73,155
71,925
58,262
48,942
24,408
8,125
284,817
1,984
75,139
50,707
26
1,439
4,064
4,433
381
194
5,753
31,287
4,704
1,318,523
1,254,820
395,688
561,649
228,371
948,308
381,317
85,078
5,173,754
16,389
15,005
60,193
12,761
2,695
13,026
418
8,448
8,394
47,634
1,347,673
1,256,712
399,209
587,690
228,982
971,761
389,969
99,585
At June 30, 2023, $33.7 million of substandard loans were also considered individually evaluated, compared to $14.7 million at December 31, 2022. The increase in individually evaluated substandard loans is primarily due to three multifamily loans with a balance of $18.9 million that were graded as substandard during the first six months of 2023.
Loan Modifications:
On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2022-02, which replaced the accounting and recognition of TDRs. The Company will provide modifications, which may include other than insignificant delays in payment of amounts due, extension of the terms of the notes or reduction in the interest rates on the notes. In certain instances, the Company may grant more than one type of modification. The following tables provides information related to the modifications during the six months ended June 30, 2023 by pool segment and type of concession granted:
Interest Only Period Extension
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
% of Total
Class of
Cost Basis
Financing
at Period End
Receivable
248
0.02
Interest Rate Reduction
777
0.06
The following table depicts the payment status of the loans that were modified to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties on or after January 1, 2023, the date we adopted ASU 2022-02, through June 30, 2023:
Payment Status at June 30, 2023
30-89 Days
90+ Days
Current
The following table presents loans by class modified that failed to comply with the modified terms in the twelve months following modification and resulted in a payment default at June 30, 2023:
Amortized Cost Basis of Modified Loans
That Subsequently Defaulted
Interest Only
Period Extension
Rate Reduction
Troubled Debt Restructurings:
Prior to the adoption of ASU 2022-02 on January 1, 2023, the Company classified certain loans as troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) loans when credit terms to a borrower in financial difficulty were modified, in accordance with ASC 310-40. With the adoption of ASU 2022-02 as of January 1, 2023, the Company has ceased to recognize or measure new TDRs but those existing at December 31, 2022 will remain until settled.
The Company had allocated $2.5 million of specific reserves on TDRs as of June 30, 2022. There were no unfunded commitments to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as TDRs.
There were no loans modified as TDRs during the three-month period ended June 30, 2022.
The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs during the six-month period ended June 30, 2022:
Pre-Modification
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
12,471
The identification of the TDRs did not have a material impact on the allowance for credit losses.
The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs that failed to comply with the modified terms in the twelve months following modification and resulted in a payment default at June 30, 2022:
In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed under the Company’s internal underwriting policy. The modification of the terms of such loans may include one or more of the following: (1) a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan to a rate that is lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; (2) an extension of an interest only period for a predetermined period of time; (3) an extension of the maturity date; or (4) an extension of the amortization period over which future payments will be computed. At the time a loan is restructured, the Bank performs a full underwriting analysis, which includes, at a minimum, obtaining current financial statements and tax returns, copies of all leases, and an updated independent appraisal of the property. A loan will continue to accrue interest if it can be reasonably determined that the borrower should be able to perform under the modified terms, that the loan has not been chronically delinquent (both to debt service and real estate taxes) or in nonaccrual status since its inception, and that there have been no charge-offs on the loan. Restructured loans with previous charge-offs would not accrue interest at the time of the TDR. At a minimum, six consecutive months of contractual payments would need to be made on a restructured loan before returning it to accrual status. Once a loan is classified as a TDR, the loan is reported as a TDR until the loan is paid in full, sold or charged-off. In rare circumstances, a loan may be removed from TDR status if it meets the requirements of ASC 310-40-50-2.
4. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
On January 1, 2022, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, which replaced the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the CECL methodology. See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information on Topic 326.
The Company does not estimate expected credit losses on accrued interest receivable (“AIR”) on loans, as AIR is reversed or written off when the full collection of the AIR related to a loan becomes doubtful. AIR on loans totaled $18.1 million at June 30, 2023 and $22.8 million at December 31, 2022.
The following tables present the loan balances by segment, and the corresponding balances in the allowance as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The allowance was based on the CECL methodology.
Ending ACL
Attributable
To
Individually
To Loans
Evaluated
Collectively
Ending
ACL
363
575,741
3,148
1,986
1,865,501
8,551
10,537
4,708
1,031,254
13,548
448
1,278,685
26,985
27,433
278,190
2,063
421
Consumer and other loans
695
Total ACL
33,867
2,434
5,397,787
60,270
29
374
527,410
2,894
154
8,849
4,835
1,208
1,032,917
14,272
15,480
3,385
299
1,191,277
25,231
25,530
286,801
2,314
236
537
16,732
1,507
5,264,849
59,322
Individually evaluated loans include nonaccrual loans of $33.7 million at June 30, 2023 and $15.8 million at December 31, 2022. Individually evaluated loans did not include any performing modified loans at June 30, 2023. An allowance of $233,000 was allocated to modified loans at June 30, 2023. All accruing modified loans were paying in accordance with their modified terms as of June 30, 2023. The Company has not committed to lend additional amounts as of June 30, 2023 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as modified loans.
The allowance for credit losses was $62.7 million as of June 30, 2023, compared to $60.8 million at December 31, 2022. The increase in the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) was primarily due to provision for credit losses of $3.2 million driven by loan growth of $150.1 million for the first six months of 2023. The provision for credit losses was partially offset by the charge-off of a specific reserve of $1.2 million related to a mixed-use commercial real estate loan during the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans was 1.15 percent at both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Under Topic 326, the Company's methodology for determining the ACL on loans is based upon key assumptions, including historic net charge-offs, economic forecasts, reversion periods, prepayments and qualitative adjustments. The allowance is measured on a collective, or pool, basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Loans that do not share common risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis and are excluded from the collective evaluation.
The following tables present collateral dependent loans individually evaluated by segment as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
Unpaid
Principal
Related
Balance
With no related allowance recorded:
408
436
12,500
10,967
9,153
1,526
3,775
1,608
2,004
1,383
1,529
Total loans with no related allowance
27,219
22,387
16,462
With related allowance recorded:
9,715
7,254
1,864
1,099
Total loans with related allowance
11,578
11,480
8,353
Total loans individually evaluated
38,797
24,815
30
415
249
3,868
1,836
539
1,792
444
6,075
3,975
1,232
12,402
1,555
1,549
174
14,055
12,757
12,576
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment
20,130
13,808
Interest income recognized on individually evaluated loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was not material. The Company did not recognize any income on non-accruing impaired loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
The activity in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 is summarized below:
April 1,
Beginning
Provision
Charge-offs
Recoveries
(Credit) (A)
2,959
189
146
9,823
714
4,952
(244
14,538
(1,199
209
26,869
564
1,989
313
108
661
(15
62,250
(1,214
1,666
2,291
2,154
161
(3
(7
15,017
773
15,790
4,774
(114
4,660
10,504
465
10,969
21,192
(194
20,998
3,354
(2
3,352
468
(109
625
(29
589
58,386
(10
646
59,022
31
The activity in the allowance for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 is summarized below:
January 1,
254
1,688
(127
(733
1,903
(251
185
(61
214
(1,260
3,130
Prior to
Adoption
Impact of
of
Adopting
Topic 326
1,510
717
(73
88
83
9,806
4,072
1,912
1,998
2,902
(240
27,083
(13,589
(250
(2,275
17,509
(657
4,142
3,440
48
361
(50
215
419
(20
61,697
(5,536
(280
3,135
Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-Balance Sheet Commitments
The following tables present the activity in the ACL for off-balance sheet commitments for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
(Credit)
Off balance sheet commitments
752
79
831
Prior to adoption
of Topic 326
adopting Topic 326
302
689
991
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5. DEPOSITS
Certificates of deposit that met or exceeded $250,000 totaled $87.9 million and $91.1 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. These totals exclude brokered certificates of deposit.
The following table sets forth the details of total deposits as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
19.70
23.94
Interest-bearing checking (A)
54.19
41.18
2.31
3.02
Money market
14.68
7.39
6.12
0.21
0.49
98.48
98.35
Interest-bearing demand - Brokered
1.15
Certificates of deposit - Brokered
1.33
0.50
The scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit, including brokered certificates of deposit, as of June 30, 2023, are as follows:
178,462
2024
240,065
2025
38,917
2026
4,240
2027
2,564
2028 and later
123
464,371
6. FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND OTHER BORROWINGS
At June 30, 2023, the Company had overnight borrowings with the FHLB of $485.4 million at a rate of 5.31 percent compared to $379.5 million of overnight borrowings at the FHLB at a rate of 4.61 percent at December 31, 2022. At June 30, 2023, unused short-term overnight borrowing commitments totaled $3.2 billion from the FHLB, correspondent banks and at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
7. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company assesses its results among two operating segments, Banking and Peapack Private. Management uses certain methodologies to allocate income and expense to the business segments. A funds transfer pricing methodology is used to assign interest income and interest expense. Certain indirect expenses are allocated to segments. These include support unit expenses such as technology and operations and other support functions. Taxes are allocated to each segment based on the effective rate for the period shown.
Banking
The Banking segment includes: commercial (includes C&I and equipment finance), commercial real estate, multifamily, residential and consumer lending activities; treasury management services; C&I advisory services; escrow management; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support and sales.
Peapack Private
Peapack Private which includes the operations of PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware, consists of: investment management services provided for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian and guardian; and other financial planning, tax preparation and advisory services.
The following tables present the statements of income and total assets for the Company’s reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Peapack
Private
Net interest income
38,103
818
Noninterest income
14,503
Total income
42,175
15,321
57,496
Compensation and benefits
17,949
8,405
Premises and equipment expense
4,023
706
FDIC expense
3,855
2,025
Total operating expense
28,252
11,136
39,388
Income before income tax expense
13,923
4,185
3,816
1,147
10,107
3,038
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
41,078
1,815
4,119
14,389
45,197
16,204
61,401
Provision for loan and lease losses
15,476
6,406
3,835
805
3,212
2,422
24,475
9,633
34,108
20,722
6,571
5,624
1,569
15,098
34
80,193
2,706
7,907
28,727
88,100
31,433
119,533
36,118
14,822
7,636
1,467
7,129
4,654
55,532
20,943
76,475
32,568
10,490
8,746
2,812
23,822
7,678
Total assets at period end
6,363,409
116,291
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
79,077
3,438
3,690
29,532
82,767
32,970
115,737
31,879
12,452
7,766
1,521
7,378
4,858
12,236
51,821
18,831
70,652
30,946
14,139
7,924
3,620
23,022
10,519
6,046,082
105,085
6,151,167
8. FAIR VALUE
Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value:
Investment Securities: The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).
Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value: The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted prices for similar assets, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan or other observable market data, such as outstanding commitments from third party investors (Level 2).
Derivatives: The fair values of derivatives are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2). Our derivatives are traded in an over-the-counter market where quoted market prices are not always available. Therefore, the fair values of derivatives are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs. The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative, but could include interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rates, and volatility factors to value the position. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services.
Individually Evaluated Loans: The fair value of collateral dependent loans with specific allocations of the allowance for credit losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Individually evaluated loans may, in some cases, also be measured by the discounted cash flow methodology where payments are anticipated. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
Other Real Estate Owned: Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate owned (“OREO") are measured at fair value, less estimated costs to sell. Fair values are based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may use a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by Management. Once received, a third party conducts a review of the appraisal for compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and appropriate analysis methods for the type of property. Subsequently, a member of the Credit Department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal, as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. Appraisals on collateral dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned (consistent for all loan types) are obtained on an annual basis, unless a significant change in the market or other factors warrants a more frequent appraisal. On an annual basis, Management compares the actual selling price of any collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value for other properties. The most recent analysis performed indicated that a discount up to 15 percent should be applied to appraisals on properties. The discount is determined based on the nature of the underlying properties, aging of appraisals and other factors. For each collateral-dependent impaired loan, we consider other factors, such as certain indices or other market information, as well as property specific circumstances to determine if an adjustment to the appraised value is needed. In situations where there is evidence of change in value, the Bank will determine if there is a need for an adjustment to the specific reserve on the collateral dependent impaired loans. When the Bank applies an interim adjustment, it generally shows the adjustment as an incremental specific reserve against the loan until it has received the full updated appraisal. All collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned valuations were supported by an appraisal less than 12 months old or in the process of obtaining an appraisal as of June 30, 2023.
The following tables summarize, at the dates indicated, assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial assets for which the Corporation has elected the fair value option:
Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements Using
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Significant
Markets For
Identical
Observable
Unobservable
Assets
Inputs
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Assets:
Available for sale:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential
CRA investment fund
Derivatives:
Cash flow hedges
11,248
Loan level swaps
36,331
601,083
588,098
Liabilities:
Securities available for sale:
9,289
615,187
602,202
The Company has elected the fair value option for certain loans held for sale. These loans are intended for sale and the Company believes that the fair value is the best indicator of the resolution of these loans. Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loan and in accordance with the Company’s policy on loans held for investment. None of these loans are 90 days or more past due or on nonaccrual as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
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There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
The following tables summarize, at the dates indicated, assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:
Individually evaluated loans:
7,728
1,317
743
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at June 30, 2023 are as follows:
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2023 using
Carrying
Amount
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Securities held to maturity
FHLB and FRB stock
N/A
15,493
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses
5,224,990
2,763
18,102
Accrued interest receivable loan level swaps (A)
368
Financial liabilities
Deposits
4,734,126
455,274
5,189,400
Subordinated debt
114,185
Accrued interest payable
4,767
4,070
570
127
Accrued interest payable loan level swaps (B)
Loan level swap
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The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2022 are as follows:
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2022 using
17,176
Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses
5,141,201
2,393
22,764
1,092
4,835,249
356,975
5,192,224
119,865
2,997
2,509
413
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9. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
All of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers within the scope of ASC 606 is recognized within noninterest income.
The following tables present the sources of noninterest income for the periods indicated:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
Service charges on deposits
Overdraft fees
130
118
Interchange income
309
379
881
566
Wealth management fees (A)
Other (B)
2,988
3,521
Total noninterest other income
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
263
231
620
721
1,695
5,947
888
The following table presents the sources of noninterest income by operating segment for the periods indicated:
Wealth
Revenue by Operating Segment
Management
2,737
251
3,023
498
Total noninterest income
Revenue by Operating
Segment
5,234
713
81
807
A description of the Company’s revenue streams accounted for under ASC 606 follows:
Service charges on deposit accounts: The Company earns fees from its deposit customers for certain transaction account maintenance, and overdraft fees. Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Company fulfills the customer’s request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation. Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs. Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer’s account balance.
Interchange income: The Company earns interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions conducted through the Visa payment network. Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder. Interchange income is presented gross of cardholder rewards. Cardholder rewards are included in other expenses in the statement of income. Cardholder rewards reduced interchange income for the second quarter of 2023 by $2,000 and $34,000 for the same quarter in 2022. Cardholder rewards reduced interchange income by $4,000 and $64,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Wealth management fees (gross): The Company earns wealth management fees from its contracts with wealth management clients to manage assets for investment, and/or to transact on their accounts. These fees are primarily earned over time as the Company charges its clients on a monthly or quarterly basis in accordance with its investment advisory agreements. Fees are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of AUM at month end. Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed (i.e. trade date).
Investment brokerage fees (net): The Company earns fees from investment brokerage services provided to its customers by a third-party service provider. The Company receives commissions from the third-party service provider twice a month based upon customer activity for the month. The fees are recognized monthly, and a receivable is recorded until commissions are generally paid by the 15th of the following month. Because the Company (i) acts as an agent in arranging the relationship between the customer and the third-party service provider and (ii) does not control the services rendered to the customers, investment brokerage fees are presented net of related costs.
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Corporate advisory fee income: The Company provides our clients with financial advisory and underwriting services. Investment banking revenues, which includes mergers and acquisition advisory fees and private placement fees, are recorded when the performance obligation for the transaction is satisfied under the terms of each engagement. Reimbursed expenses are reported in other revenue on the statement of operations. Expenses related to investment banking are recognized as non-compensation expenses on the statement of operations. Amounts received and unearned are included on the statement of financial condition. Expenses related to investment banking deals not completed are recognized in non-compensation expenses on the statement of operations.
The Company’s mergers and acquisition advisory fees generally consist of a nonrefundable up-front fee and success fee. The nonrefundable fee is recorded as deferred revenue upon receipt and recognized at a point in time when the performance obligation is satisfied, or when the transaction is deemed by management to be terminated. Management’s judgement is required in determining when a transaction is considered to be terminated.
Other: All of the other income items are outside the scope of ASC 606.
10. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
The following table presents the major components of other operating expenses for the periods indicated:
Professional and legal fees
1,179
1,312
2,524
2,450
Telephone
362
348
731
682
Advertising
1,102
971
355
389
Branch/office restructure
175
372
Other operating expenses
3,278
2,904
6,542
6,268
Total other operating expenses
11. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances, net of tax, for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
Reclassified
From
Income/(Loss)
Three Months
Balance at
Ended
April 1
Before
Reclassifications
Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on securities available for sale, net of tax
(72,251
(76,047
Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges
4,806
3,274
(30
8,050
Accumulated other comprehensive gain/(loss), net of tax
(522
(40,447
(59,066
(491
339
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The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
Affected Line Item in Income Statement
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedge derivatives:
Interest Expense
Total reclassifications, net of tax
The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances, net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
Six Months
(80,972
6,761
1,349
(60
6,274
(9,873
(54,221
5,028
(2,501
(51,381
The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the six months ended
June 30, 2023 and 2022:
Affected Line Item in Income
Unrealized gains/(losses) on securities available for sale:
Securities losses, net
(1,581
12. DERIVATIVES
The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. The notional amount of the interest rate swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual interest rate swap agreements.
Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges: Interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $310.0 million as of June 30, 2023 and $290.0 million as of December 31, 2022 were designated as cash flow hedges of certain interest-bearing deposits. On a quarterly basis, the Company performs a qualitative hedge effectiveness assessment. This assessment takes into consideration any adverse developments related to the counterparty’s risk of default and any negative events or circumstances that affect the factors that originally enabled the Company to assess that it could reasonably support, qualitatively, an expectation that the hedging relationship was and will continue to be highly effective. As of June 30, 2023, there were no events or market conditions that would result in hedge ineffectiveness. The aggregate fair value of the swaps is recorded in other assets/liabilities with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income. The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income would be reclassified to current earnings should the hedges no longer be considered effective. The Company expects the hedges to remain fully effective during the remaining terms of the swaps.
The following table presents information about the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
June 30,2023
December 31,2022
Notional amount
310,000
290,000
Weighted average pay rate
2.15
1.71
Weighted average receive rate
3.78
2.78
Weighted average maturity
3.49 years
2.01 years
Unrealized gain/(loss), net
3,290
Number of contracts
Notional
Interest rate swaps related to interest-bearing deposits
Total included in other assets
Total included in other liabilities
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Cash Flow Hedges
The following table presents the net gains/(losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and the consolidated financial statements relating to the cash flow derivative instruments for the three month and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
Interest rate contracts
Gain/(loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (effective portion)
Gain/(loss) reclassified from other comprehensive income to interest expense
Gain/(loss) recognized in other noninterest income
During the third quarter of 2022, the Company recognized an unrealized after-tax gain of $167,000 in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) related to the termination of two interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges that were deemed ineffective. The gain is being amortized into earnings over the remaining life of the terminated swaps.
Net interest income recorded on these swap transactions totaled $1.1 million and $2.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. Net interest expense recorded on these swap transactions totaled $679,000 and $1.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. Net income/expense for these swap transactions is reported as a component of interest expense.
Derivatives Not Designated as Accounting Hedges
The Company offers facility specific/loan level swaps to its customers and offsets its exposure from such contracts by entering mirror image swaps with a financial institution/swap counterparty (loan level / back-to-back swap program). The customer accommodations and any offsetting swaps are treated as non-hedging derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting (“standalone derivatives”). The notional amount of the swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual contracts. The fair value of the swaps is recorded as both an asset and a liability, in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in equal amounts for these transactions.
The accrued interest receivable and payable related to these swaps of $368,000 and $1.1 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, is recorded in other assets and other liabilities.
Information about these swaps is as follows:
585,234
612,211
Fair value
(36,355
(37,173
Weighted average pay rates
3.99
Weighted average receive rates
6.87
6.14
4.06 years
4.68 years
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13. SUBORDINATED DEBT
In December 2017, the Company issued $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes (the “2017 Notes”) to certain institutional investors. The 2017 Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of December
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15, 2027, and had a fixed interest rate of 4.75 percent until December 15, 2022. From December 16, 2022 to the maturity date or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) rate plus 254 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears. Debt issuance costs incurred totaled $875,000 and are being amortized to maturity.
In December 2020, the Company issued $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes (the “2020 Notes”) to certain institutional investors. The 2020 Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of December 22, 2030, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.50 percent until December 22, 2025. From December 23, 2025 to the maturity date or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 326 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears. Debt issuance costs incurred totaled $1.9 million and are being amortized to maturity.
The Company used the proceeds from the issuance of the 2020 Notes to refinance then-outstanding debt, for stock repurchases, acquisitions of wealth management firms, as well as other general corporate purposes.
Subordinated debt is presented net of issuance costs on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. The subordinated debt issuances are included in the Company’s regulatory total capital amount and ratio.
In connection with the issuance of the 2020 Notes, the Company obtained ratings from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (“KBRA”) and Moody’s Investors Services (“Moody’s). KBRA assigned an investment grade rating of BBB- and Moody’s assigned an investment grade rating of Baa3 for the 2020 Notes at the time of issuance.
14. LEASES
The Company maintains certain property and equipment under direct financing and operating leases. As of June 30, 2023, the Company's operating lease ROU asset and operating lease liability totaled $13.5 million and $14.3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, the Company's operating lease ROU asset and operating lease liability totaled $12.9 million and $13.7 million, respectively. A weighted average discount rate of 2.70 percent and 2.63 percent was used in the measurement of the ROU asset and lease liability as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
The Company's leases have remaining lease terms between 14 months to 14 years, with a weighted average lease term of 6.96 years at June 30, 2023. The Company's leases had remaining lease terms between three months to 14 years, with a weighted average lease term of 7.48 years at December 31, 2022. The Company’s lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company’s decision to exercise renewal options is based on an assessment of its current business needs and market factors at the time of the renewal.
Total operating lease costs were $822,000 and $867,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The variable lease costs were $70,000 and $76,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Total operating lease costs were $1.6 million and $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The variable lease costs were $142,000 and $153,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The following is a schedule of the Company's operating lease liabilities by contractual maturity as of June 30, 2023:
1,613
3,131
1,807
Thereafter
5,368
Total lease payments
15,804
Less: imputed interest
1,496
Total present value of lease payments
The following table shows the supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s direct finance and operating leases for the periods indicated:
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Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for lease obligation
1,926
5,683
Operating cash flows from operating leases
1,471
Operating cash flows from direct finance leases
Financing cash flows from direct finance leases
15. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-01, Leases (Topic 842), Common Control Arrangements. The amendments in this update clarify the accounting for leasehold improvements associated with common control leases. This update has been issued in order to address current diversity in practice associated with the accounting for leasehold improvements associated with a lease between entities under common control. The amendments in this update apply to all lessees that are a party to a lease between entities under common control in which there are leasehold improvements. The amendments in this update are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this update but does not anticipate the adoption will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company had an equipment financing lease with a principal balance of $9.2 million as of June 30, 2023, which was downgraded to nonaccrual status as a result of a bankruptcy filing by the lessee subsequent to June 30, 2023. This lease was classified as special mention as of June 30, 2023 and subsequently downgraded to substandard during the third quarter of 2023. The Company presently believes that the fair value of the collateral will be sufficient to repay the outstanding principal balance but will continue to closely monitor the bankruptcy proceedings to evaluate changes as they occur. No additional allowance for credit losses was applied to this loan as of June 30, 2023.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about Management’s confidence and strategies and Management’s expectations about operations, growth, financial results, new and existing programs and products, investments, relationships, opportunities and market conditions. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as “expect”, “look”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “may”, or similar statements or variations of such terms. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, those risk factors identified in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, in addition to/which include the following:
Except as may be required by applicable law or regulation, the Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements to conform the statement to actual results or change in the Company’s expectations. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Note 1 to the Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 contains a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies.
Management believes that the Company’s policy with respect to the methodology for the determination of the allowance for credit losses involves a higher degree of complexity and requires Management to make difficult and subjective judgments, which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, assumptions or estimates could materially impact results of operations. This critical policy and its application are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
On January 1, 2022, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 (Topic 326), which replaced the incurred loss methodology with CECL for financial instruments measured at amortized cost and other commitments to extend credit. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation allowance for Management’s estimate of expected credit losses in the loan portfolio. The process to determine expected credit losses utilizes analytic tools and Management judgement and is reviewed on a quarterly basis. When Management is reasonably certain that a loan balance is not fully collectable, an analysis is completed whereby a specific reserve may be established or a full or partial charge off is recorded against the allowance. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance via a quantitative analysis which considers available information from internal and external sources related to past loan loss and prepayment experience and current conditions, as well as the incorporation of reasonable and supportable forecasts. Management evaluates a variety of factors including available published economic information in arriving at its forecast. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. Also included in the allowance for credit losses are qualitative reserves that are expected, but, in the Management’s assessment, may not be adequately represented in the quantitative analysis or the forecasts described above. Factors may include changes in lending policies and procedures, size and composition of the portfolio, experience and depth of Management and the effect of external factors such as competition, legal and regulatory requirements, among others. The allowance is available for any loan that, in Management’s judgment, should be charged off.
Although Management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for credit losses remains an estimate, which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for credit losses. Such agencies may require the Company to make additional provisions for credit losses based upon information available to them at the time of their examination. Furthermore, the majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in New Jersey and, to a lesser extent, New York City. Accordingly, the collectability of a substantial portion of the carrying value of the Company’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in local market conditions and any adverse economic conditions. Future adjustments to the provision for credit losses and allowance for credit losses may be necessary due to economic, operating, regulatory and other conditions beyond the Company’s control.
The Company accounts for its debt securities in accordance with ASC 320, “Investments - Debt Securities” and its equity security in accordance with ASC 321, “Investments – Equity Securities”. All securities classified as available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax. Securities classified as held to maturity are carried at amortized cost. The Company’s investment in a CRA investment fund is classified as an equity security. In accordance with ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments” unrealized holding gains and losses for equity securities are marked to market through the income statement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The following table presents certain key aspects of our performance for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
Change
2023 vs 2022
Results of Operations:
Interest income
26,332
Interest expense
30,304
(3,972
247
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
(4,219
Other income (A)
4,323
4,617
(294
Operating expense (B)
5,033
(9,185
Income tax expense (C)
(2,230
(6,955
Total revenue (D)
(3,905
Diluted average shares outstanding
(558,492
Diluted earnings per share
(0.35
Return on average assets annualized ("ROAA")
0.82
1.30
(0.48
)%
Return on average equity annualized ("ROAE")
9.43
15.43
(6.00
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The following table presents certain key aspects of our performance for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
52,683
52,299
384
(615
Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses
999
(711
8,620
4,497
4,123
6,438
(2,027
(2,041
3,796
(629,292
(0.05
Return on average assets annualized (ROAA)
0.99
1.09
(0.10
Return on average equity annualized (ROAE)
11.44
12.59
(1.15
Selected Balance Sheet Ratios:
Total capital (Tier I + II) to risk-weighted assets
15.20
14.73
0.47
Tier I leverage ratio
9.06
8.90
0.16
Loans to deposits
104.55
101.54
3.01
Allowance for credit losses to total loans
-
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans
181.72
320.59
(138.87
Nonperforming loans to total loans
0.36
0.27
For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded total revenue of $57.50 million, pretax income of $18.11 million, net income of $13.15 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.73, compared to revenue of $61.40 million, pretax income of $27.29 million, net income of $20.10 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.08 for the same period last year.
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded total revenue of $119.53 million, pretax income of $43.06 million, net income of $31.50 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.74, compared to revenue of $115.74 million, pretax income of $45.09 million, net income of $33.54 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.79 for the same period last year.
The Company experienced a decline in net interest income during the three months ended June 30, 2023 due to net interest margin contraction as a result of higher deposit rates during 2023. Net interest income increased by $384,000 to $82.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 which included an increase in interest expense of $52.3 million for that same period. Cycle to date
betas are approximately 41 percent during which time the Target Federal Funds rate increased by 500 basis points. Additionally, the decrease in income from capital markets activities (which includes mortgage banking income, back-to-back swap income, SBA loan income, and corporate advisory fee income), and higher operating expenses contributed to the decline in net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
The six months ended June 30, 2022 included a $6.6 million loss on sale of securities as a result of the Company's balance sheet repositioning completed in March 2022 and a $1.2 million negative fair value adjustment on an equity security held for CRA investment purposes.
Operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to their respective prior periods increased primarily due to increased corporate and health insurance costs; hiring in line with the Company’s strategic plan, which included an increase in full time equivalent employees from 472 at June 30, 2022 to 520 at June 30, 2023; normal salary increases, and increased FDIC insurance expense. Additionally, both the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 included operating expenses of $1.7 million associated with the recent retirement of certain employees. The six months ended June 30, 2023 included operating expenses of $300,000 associated with the acceleration of restricted stock related to one executive retiring, $175,000 of expense associated with three retail branch closures and $409,000 of increased restricted stock expense associated with additional shares being granted to executives due to performance measures vesting above target. Operating expenses for the first six months of 2022 included $1.5 million of severance expense related to staff reorganizations within several areas of the Bank.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: During the first six months of 2023, the banking industry experienced volatility with several high-profile regional bank failures and industry- wide concerns related to liquidity, deposit outflows, unrealized securities losses and eroding consumer confidence in the banking system. Despite these negative industry developments, the Company's liquidity position and balance sheet remain strong. On-balance sheet liquidity (investments available for sale, interest-earning deposits and cash) was $761 million as of June 30, 2023.
The Company also had $2.8 billion of external borrowing capacity available as of June 30, 2023, which when combined with balance sheet liquidity provided us with 283 percent coverage of our uninsured deposits. Uninsured/unprotected deposits totaled $1.3 billion at June 30, 2023. External borrowing capacity includes secured available funding with the Federal Home Loan Bank and from the Federal Reserve Discount Window. The available funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve are secured by the Company’s loan and investment portfolios. In addition, the Company also has access to the Bank Term Funding Program offered by the Federal Reserve Bank, which offers an advance term of up to twelve months.
The Company's capital at June 30, 2023 remains above well capitalized levels with common equity tier 1 capital ("CET1") and total risk-based capital ratios of 11.47 percent and 15.20 percent, respectively, for the Company and 13.69 percent and 14.93 percent for the Bank, respectively.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS: For a discussion of our off-balance sheet arrangements, see the information set forth in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations.”
EARNINGS ANALYSIS
NET INTEREST INCOME (“NII”) / NET INTEREST MARGIN (“NIM”) / AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET:
The primary source of the Company’s operating income is net interest income, which is the difference between interest and dividends earned on earning assets and fees earned on loans, and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Earning assets include loans, investment securities, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold. Interest-bearing liabilities include interest-bearing checking, savings and time deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank advances, subordinated debt and other borrowings. Net interest income is determined by the difference between the average yields earned on earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities (“net interest spread”) and the relative amounts of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is net interest income as a percent of total interest earning assets on an annualized basis. The Company’s net interest income, spread and margin are affected by regulatory, economic and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand and deposit flows and general levels of nonperforming assets.
The following table summarizes the loans that the Company closed during the periods indicated:
For the Three Months Ended
Residential mortgage loans originated for portfolio
39,358
35,172
Residential mortgage loans originated for sale
1,072
9,886
Total residential mortgage loans
40,430
45,058
Commercial real estate loans
43,235
13,960
Multifamily
26,662
74,564
C&I loans (A) (B)
158,972
332,801
Small business administration
13,713
10,534
Wealth lines of credit (A)
3,950
12,575
Total commercial loans
246,532
444,434
Installment loans
4,587
100
Home equity lines of credit (A)
6,107
3,897
Total loans closed
297,656
493,489
For the Six Months Ended
69,661
76,719
2,549
25,555
72,210
102,274
62,225
39,535
56,812
340,214
366,786
475,830
Small business administration (C)
23,663
36,627
27,175
21,975
536,661
914,181
16,673
9,028
5,238
634,572
1,021,924
At June 30, 2023, December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, the Bank had a concentration in commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans as defined by applicable regulatory guidance as follows:
Multifamily real estate loans as a percent of total regulatory capital of the Bank
265
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans as a percent of total regulatory capital of the Bank
137
Total CRE concentration
385
392
416
The Bank believes it satisfactorily addresses the key elements in the risk management framework laid out by its regulators for the effective management of CRE concentration risks.
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The following table reflects the components of the average balance sheet and of net interest income for the periods indicated:
Average Balance Sheet
Unaudited
Income/
Annualized
Expense
Yield
ASSETS:
Interest-earning assets:
Investments:
Taxable (A)
806,447
2.43
774,145
Tax-exempt (A) (B)
1,858
4.31
4,193
3.82
Loans (B) (C):
Residential mortgages
557,575
4,942
3.55
513,666
3,630
2.83
Commercial mortgages
2,504,268
26,839
4.29
2,552,128
21,185
3.32
Commercial
2,241,817
35,457
6.33
2,024,457
19,348
6,977
165
9.46
16,186
162
4.00
Installment
51,269
841
6.56
37,235
297
3.19
Home equity
33,650
633
7.52
38,061
331
3.48
10.33
9.30
5,395,827
68,884
5.11
5,181,991
44,959
3.47
141,968
4.09
164,066
0.77
Total interest-earning assets
6,346,100
75,255
4.74
6,124,395
48,848
Noninterest-earning assets:
7,800
Allowance for credit losses
(63,045
(59,629
23,745
22,952
85,969
96,232
Total noninterest-earning assets
54,469
69,270
Total assets
6,400,569
6,193,665
LIABILITIES:
2,834,140
22,219
3.14
2,493,668
2,330
0.37
Money markets
788,745
3,853
1.95
1,234,564
579
125,555
0.14
163,062
385,211
2.56
411,202
Subtotal interest-bearing deposits
4,133,651
28,579
2.77
4,302,496
3,565
0.33
5.00
85,000
26,165
3.00
33,470
3.12
Total interest-bearing deposits
4,169,816
28,900
4,420,966
4,190
0.38
FHLB advances and borrowings
413,961
5.20
3,873
1.03
4,187
4.78
5,406
133,090
4.80
132,803
4.11
Total interest-bearing liabilities
4,721,054
3.04
4,563,048
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits
1,033,176
1,029,538
88,911
79,882
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities
1,122,087
1,109,420
Shareholders’ equity
557,428
521,197
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)
39,324
43,221
Net interest spread
1.70
2.70
Net interest margin (D)
2.49
Tax equivalent adjustment
(403
(328
53
798,828
2.35
851,059
1.68
1,861
4.08
4,446
3.96
543,650
9,225
3.39
511,051
7,286
2.85
2,491,527
52,756
4.23
2,453,130
39,360
3.21
2,221,921
68,827
6.20
2,016,504
37,550
3.72
5,644
253
8.97
17,131
322
3.76
45,638
1,450
6.35
35,863
552
3.08
33,744
1,223
7.25
39,147
655
3.35
273
10.26
8.12
5,342,397
133,748
5.01
5,073,097
85,736
3.38
152,538
3.92
145,696
6,295,624
146,146
4.64
6,074,298
93,309
3.07
9,117
8,591
Allowance for loan and lease losses
(62,310
(60,311
23,835
22,987
86,288
132,266
56,930
103,533
6,352,554
6,177,831
2,701,519
38,700
2.87
2,412,456
3,568
955,470
8,726
1,264,167
1,118
133,377
0.11
159,826
371,657
2.26
418,642
0.60
4,162,023
51,691
2.48
4,255,091
5,953
0.28
18,011
3.70
1.73
26,064
33,646
3.10
4,206,098
52,425
4,373,737
7,212
260,292
5.13
29,550
4,339
4.75
5,533
133,053
4.86
132,767
4,603,782
2.71
4,541,587
0.45
1,104,440
1,004,055
93,650
99,565
1,198,090
1,103,620
550,682
532,624
83,702
83,164
1.93
2.62
2.68
2.76
(803
(649
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The effect of volume and rate changes on net interest income (on a tax-equivalent basis) for the periods indicated are shown below:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Difference due to
Change In
Change In:
(In Thousands):
Volume
Rate
Investments
286
1,059
1,345
2,447
21,478
23,925
(49
1,186
1,137
2,684
23,723
26,407
Interest-bearing checking
19,862
19,889
(326
3,600
(13
(43
1,811
(55
(65
Interest bearing demand brokered
(940
701
(239
Borrowed funds
3,991
5,374
Capital lease obligation
229
234
30,279
2,659
(6,556
(3,897
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
(299
2,478
2,179
5,901
42,111
48,012
2,629
2,646
5,619
47,218
52,837
34,756
35,132
7,861
7,608
69
(157
3,091
2,934
(116
(121
(851
447
(404
5,053
6,606
(28
509
530
51,769
5,089
(4,551
538
Net interest income, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, declined $3.9 million, or 9 percent, for the second quarter of 2023 to $39.3 million from $43.2 million in the same 2022 period. The net interest margin ("NIM") was 2.49 percent and 2.83 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, a decrease of 34 basis points quarter over quarter. The Company recorded net interest income, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, of $83.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, reflected an increase of $538,000 from $83.2 million from the same 2022 period. The net interest margin ("NIM") was 2.68 percent and 2.76 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, a decrease of 8 basis points year over year. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, when compared to 2022 net interest margin has been impacted by a rapid increase in interest expense mostly driven by higher deposit rates during 2023. The ongoing Federal Reserve monetary policy tightening intended to slow inflation has led to a significant increase in interest rates, particularly rates impacting short term investments and deposits. This has resulted in an inversion of the U.S. Treasury yield curve driving an increase in deposit costs at a faster rate than the yields on interest earning assets.
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During the first quarter of 2022, the Company executed a balance sheet reposition to benefit future NIM, in which $250.0 million of multifamily loans were purchased, funded by the sale of $125.0 million of lower-yielding, like-duration securities, and deposit growth. To manage a neutral overall duration effect on the balance sheet, thereby protecting the balance sheet against the impact of rising rates, we executed $100.0 million of forward starting five-year pay fixed swaps. The repositioning resulted in an earn-back period of less than three years on the loss on sale of securities, with future net interest margin improving by four basis points, and no impact to tangible capital or tangible book value per share.
The increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets when comparing the second quarter of 2023 and 2022 was due to growth of $213.8 million in loans to $5.40 billion from $5.18 billion and growth in investments of $30.0 million, partially offset by a decrease in interest-earning deposits of $22.1 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 the average balance of interest-earning assets grew when compared to the same 2022 period primarily due to growth in loans of $269.3 million to $5.34 billion, which was partially offset by a decline of investments of $54.8 million as part of the Company's balance sheet repositioning strategy explained above.
The growth in the average balance of loans for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was driven by growth in commercial loans and residential mortgages. Commercial loans grew by $217.4 million, or 11 percent, to $2.24 billion from $2.02 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. Additionally, residential mortgages grew $43.9 million, or 9 percent, to $557.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 from $513.7 million for the same 2022 period. These increases were partially offset by a decline in commercial mortgages of $47.9 million to $2.50 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 as compared to $2.55 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 commercial loans grew $205.4 million, or 10 percent, to $2.22 billion from $2.02 billion for the same period in 2022. Residential mortgages increased by $32.6 million to $543.7 million and commercial mortgages grew $38.4 million to $2.49 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $2.45 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The growth in commercial mortgages was in part due to the Company's balance sheet reposition strategy described above.
The average balance of investments increased $30.0 million to $808.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 as compared to $778.3 million for the same 2022 period. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the average balance of investments decreased $54.8 million to $800.7 million from $855.5 million for the same 2022 period. The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily a result of the balance sheet repositioning strategy described above.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 periods, the average yields earned on interest-earning assets were 4.74 percent and 3.19 percent, respectively, an increase of 155 basis points. The six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 periods included average yields earned on interest-earning assets of 4.64 percent and 3.07 percent, respectively, an increase of 157 basis points. The increase in yields on interest-earning assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, was primarily due to the increase in the target Federal Funds rate of 500 basis points. This resulted in increases in the yield on loans of 164 basis points to 5.11 percent, the yield on interest-earning deposits of 155 basis points to 4.09 percent and the yield on investments of 59 basis points to 2.43 percent, when comparing the three months ended June 30, 2023 to the same 2022 period. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 the yield on loans increased 163 basis points to 5.01 percent, yield on interest-earning deposits increased 345 basis points to 3.92 percent, and yield on investments increased 66 basis points to 2.35 percent.
The average yield on total loans increased 164 basis points to 5.11 percent for quarter ended June 30, 2023 when compared to 3.47 percent for the same 2022 period. The average yield on total loans increased 163 basis points to 5.01 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2023 when compared to 3.38 percent for the same 2022 period. The increase for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 when compared to the prior periods were driven by an increase in the yield on commercial loans of 251 basis points to 6.33 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 248 basis points to 6.20 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2023, due to an increase in target Federal Funds rate of 500 basis points since rates started increasing given these loans are typically floating rates with short repricing periods. The yield on commercial mortgages for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 was 4.29 percent, which reflected an increase of 97 basis points when compared to the same 2022 period, while the yield for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was 4.23 percent, which reflected an increase of 102 basis points when compared to the same 2022 period. The increases for both of these periods were primarily driven by the origination of loans with higher yields in the current higher interest rate environment. In addition, at June 30, 2023, 21 percent of our loans repriced within one month; 36 percent within three months and 48 percent within one year.
During the second quarter of 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded a yield on investments of 2.43 percent and 1.84 percent, respectively, an increase of 59 basis points, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded a yield on investments of 2.35 percent and 1.69 percent, respectively, an increase of 66 basis points, respectively. The increase in yield for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was due to the Company purchasing higher-yielding investments during the latter half of 2022 and the first half of 2023.
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For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities totaled $4.72 billion representing an increase of $158.0 million, or 3 percent, from $4.56 billion for the same 2022 period. The increase for the second quarter of 2023 when compared to same period of 2022 was driven by an increase in borrowings of $410.1 million to $414.0 million at June 30, 2023, partially offset by a decrease of interest-bearing deposits of $251.2 million to $4.17 billion at June 30, 2023. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $62.2 million to $4.60 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $4.54 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase for the six months ended June 30, 2023 when compared to same period of 2022 was driven by an increase in borrowings of $230.7 million to $260.3 million at June 30, 2023, partially offset by a decrease of interest-bearing deposits of $167.6 million to $4.21 billion at June 30, 2023.
The decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits was primarily due to a decline in the average balance of brokered deposits of $82.3 million to $36.2 million for the second quarter of 2023 when compared to the second quarter of 2022. The six months ended June 30, 2023 had a decrease in the average balance of brokered deposits of $74.6 million to $44.1 million when compared to the same period of 2022. The Company added a short-term brokered CD for $50.0 million in June 2023 to provide additional liquidity and replace deposit run off. Additionally, interest-bearing deposits were affected by a decline in the average balance of money market deposits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 when compared to the same 2022 periods of $445.8 million and $308.7 million, respectively. Money market accounts declined in the first half of 2023 due to clients shifting balances into higher-yielding short-term Treasuries and interest-bearing checking accounts, and the paydown of higher rate borrowings. The decline in money market and brokered deposits was partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing checking accounts of $340.5 million to $2.83 billion during the second quarter of 2023 and $289.1 million to $2.70 billion for first six months of 2023 when compared to the same periods in 2022. The increase in interest-bearing checking was partially due to maturing CDS that shifted into these accounts, demand for FDIC insured products, and stronger consumer demand for higher-yielding accounts.
The Company is a participant in the Reich & Tang Demand Deposit Marketplace ("DDM") program and the Promontory Program. The Company uses these deposit sweep services to place customer funds into interest-bearing demand (checking) accounts issued by other participating banks. Customer funds are placed at one or more participating banks to increase the level of FDIC insurance available to deposit customers. As a participant, the Company receives reciprocal amounts of deposits from other participating banks. Such reciprocal deposit balances were $813.2 million and $660.0 million for quarter ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The average balance of reciprocal deposits was $721.2 million and $686.7 million for six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The additional growth for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was directly related to client's desire of the increased level of FDIC insurance offered by these programs.
At June 30, 2023, uninsured deposits were approximately $1.3 billion, or 24 percent of total deposits. This amount was adjusted to exclude $283 million of public fund deposit balances, which are fully-collateralized and protected with securities and an FHLBNY letter of credit.
There was an increase in the average balance of borrowings to $410.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 to $414.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. The average balance of borrowings for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased to $260.3 million compared to the same 2023 period. The increase in borrowings for the three and six months was principally due to the decline in demand deposits as customers continue to seek higher rates or move to alternative investments.
In December 2020, the Company issued $100.0 million of subordinated debt ($98.2 million net of issuance costs) bearing interest at an annual rate of 3.50 percent for the first five years, and thereafter at an adjustable rate until maturity in December 2030 or earlier redemption. In December 2017, the Company issued $35.0 million of subordinated debt ($34.1 million net of issuance costs) bearing interest at an annual rate of 4.75 percent for the first five years, and thereafter at an adjustable rate until maturity in December 2027 or earlier redemption. The December 2017 issuance has re-priced to 7.41 percent commencing in March 2023 through June 2023.
For the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 3.04 percent and 0.49 percent, respectively, reflecting an increase of 255 basis points. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 2.71 percent and 0.45 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively reflecting an increase of 226 basis points. The increase for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 when compared to the 2022 periods was driven by an increase in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits of 239 basis points to 2.77 percent for the second quarter of 2023 and 216 basis points to 2.49 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Additionally, the cost of borrowings increased 417 basis points to 5.20 percent for the second quarter of 2023 when compared to the second quarter of 2022. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 the cost of borrowings increased 463 basis points to 5.13 percent when compared to the same 2022 period. The increase in deposit and borrowing rates is due to the Federal Reserve raising the target Federal Funds rate by 500 basis points since March 2022.
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES: Investment securities available for sale are purchased, sold and/or maintained as a part of the Company’s overall balance sheet, liquidity and interest rate risk management strategies, and in response to changes in interest rates, liquidity needs, prepayment speeds and/or other factors. These securities are carried at estimated fair value, and unrealized changes in fair value are recognized as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, net of income taxes. Realized gains and losses are recognized in income at the time the securities are sold. Investment securities held to maturity are those securities that the Company has both the ability and intent to hold to maturity. These securities are carried at amortized cost. Equity securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recorded in noninterest income.
At June 30, 2023, the Company had investment securities available for sale with a fair value of $540.5 million compared with $554.6 million at December 31, 2022. A net unrealized loss (net of income tax) of $76.0 million and of $81.0 million were included in shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
At June 30, 2023, the Company had investment securities held to maturity with a carrying cost of $110.4 million and an estimated fair value of $95.5 million compared with a carrying cost of $102.3 million and an estimated fair value of $87.2 million at December 31, 2022.
The Company has one equity security (a CRA investment security) with a fair value of $13.0 million at both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, with changes in fair value recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company recorded an unrealized loss of $0 and $209,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, as compared to an unrealized loss of $475,000 and $1.2 million for the same periods in 2022.
The carrying value of investment securities available for sale and held to maturity as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are shown below:
Estimated
Investment securities available for sale:
Mortgage-backed securities-residential (principally U.S. government-sponsored entities)
Total investment securities available for sale
Investment securities held to maturity:
Total investment securities held to maturity
755,607
636,020
763,336
641,835
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The following table presents the contractual maturities and yields of debt securities available for sale and held to maturity as of June 30, 2023. The weighted average yield is a computation of income within each maturity range based on the amortized cost of securities:
After 1
After 5
But
After
Within
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Years
114,104
79,025
1.39
1.56
Mortgage-backed securities-residential (A)
50,183
8,543
18,739
235,061
5.88
2.86
1.92
2.51
2.95
9,739
15,139
1.41
1.61
State and political subdivisions (B)
2.19
4.81
Total investments available for sale
52,031
150,720
329,225
5.75
1.67
2.27
2.39
30,000
1.47
1.54
2.25
Total investments held to maturity
1.99
38,543
160,720
399,663
650,957
1.78
2.32
Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits are an additional part of the Company’s liquidity and interest rate risk management strategies. The combined average balance of these investments during the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $142.0 million compared to $164.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
OTHER INCOME: The following table presents other income, excluding income from wealth management services, which is summarized and discussed subsequently:
257
Gain on sale of loans (mortgage banking)
(136
(1,837
266
Total other income (excluding wealth management income)
59
(21
(362
(3,816
(1,499
1,492
The Company recorded total other income, excluding wealth management fee income, of $4.3 million for the second quarter of 2023 compared to $4.6 million for the same quarter of 2022 reflecting a decrease of $294,000. The Company recorded total other income, excluding wealth management fee income, of $8.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $11.1 million for the same period of 2022 (when excluding the $6.6 million loss on sale of securities executed in the six months ended June 30, 2022), reflecting a decrease of $2.5 million.
The Company provides loans that are partially guaranteed by the SBA, to provide working capital and/or finance the purchase of equipment, inventory or commercial real estate that could be used for start-up businesses. All SBA loans are underwritten and documented as prescribed by the SBA. The Company generally sells the guaranteed portion of the SBA loans in the secondary market, with the non-guaranteed portion of SBA loans held in the loan portfolio. The June quarter of 2023 included $838,000 of gains on sales of SBA loans, which represents a decrease of $1.8 million, or 69 percent, compared to $2.7 million for the same quarter in 2022. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 the Company recorded a decrease in gain on sales of SBA loans of $3.8 million to $1.7 million as compared to $5.5 million for the same period in 2022. The 2023 periods have been impacted by both market volatility and the higher interest rate environment resulting in lower sale premiums and origination volumes.
The Company recorded corporate advisory fee income for the second quarter of 2023 of $15,000 compared to $33,000 for the same period ended June 30, 2022. The six months ended June 30, 2023 included $95,000 of Corporate advisory fee income compared to $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The higher amount in the prior year was related to one major corporate advisory/investment banking acquisition transaction closed during the first quarter of 2022.
Income from the back-to-back swap, SBA programs, and corporate advisory fee income are dependent on volume, and thus are not consistent from quarter to quarter.
For the second quarter of 2023, income from the sale of newly originated residential mortgage loans was $15,000 compared to $151,000 for the same quarter in 2022. The six months ended June 30, 2023 included, income from the sale of newly originated residential mortgages loans of $36,000 compared to $398,000 for the same 2022 period. The decrease for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, was the result of the lower volume of residential mortgage loans originated for sale due to a slowdown in refinancing and home purchase activity in the higher interest rate environment.
Other income for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 included unused commercial line fees of $809,000 and $529,000, respectively. Additionally, the Company recorded income by the Equipment Finance Division related to equipment transfers to lessees of $221,000 for the second quarter of 2023 compared to none for the prior period. The six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, other income included $1.7 million and $650,000 of unused commercial lines fees, respectively. The Company recorded income by the Equipment Finance Division related to equipment transfers to lessees of $367,000 and $426,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company recorded a $209,000 loss on the fair value adjustment for CRA equity securities in the second quarter of 2023 compared to a loss of $475,000 for the same 2022 period. During the six months ended June 30, 2022 the Company recorded a $1.2 million loss of the fair value adjustment for CRA equity securities.
Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2022, included a $6.6 million loss on securities due to the Company’s balance sheet repositioning, by selling lower-yielding securities and replacing them with higher-yielding like duration multifamily loans.
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OPERATING EXPENSES: The following table presents the components of operating expenses for the periods indicated:
4,472
89
FDIC assessment
Other Operating Expenses:
(133
(34
(184
466
131
(111
Branch restructure
(673
274
Operating expenses totaled $37.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $32.7 million for the same 2022 period, reflecting an increase of $5.0 million, or 15 percent. Operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased $6.4 million or 10 percent to $73.3 million from $66.8 million for the same period in 2022. The increased operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 were principally attributable to: increased corporate and health insurance costs; hiring in line with the Company’s strategic plan, which included an increase in full-time equivalent employees from 472 at June 30, 2022 to 520 at June 30, 2023; normal annual merit increases, and increased FDIC assessment expense. The three months and six months ended June 30, 2023 also included $1.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively, of expense associated with the recent retirement of certain employees. The six months ended June 30, 2023 included $175,000 of expenses associated with the closure of three retail branch locations compared to $372,000 of expenses associated with the consolidation of private banking offices in the same period of 2022. The six months ended June 30 2023 included $409,000 of restricted stock expense associated with additional shares being granted to executives due to performance measures exceeding peers. The six months ended June 30, 2022 included $1.5 million of severance expense related to certain staff reorganizations within several areas of the Bank and $673,000 of expense attributable to a swap valuation allowance.
PEAPACK PRIVATE: This division includes: investment management services provided for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian and guardian; and other financial planning, tax preparation and advisory services. Officers from Peapack Private are available to provide wealth management, trust and investment services at the Bank’s headquarters in Bedminster, New Jersey, and at private banking locations in Morristown, Princeton, Red Bank, Summit and Teaneck, New Jersey and at the Bank’s subsidiary, PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware, in Greenville, Delaware.
The market value of the assets under management and/or administration (“AUM/AUA”) of Peapack Private was $10.7 billion at June 30, 2023, reflecting an 8 percent increase from $9.9 billion at December 31, 2022 and an increase of 12 percent from $9.5 billion at June 30, 2022. The equity market has generally improved during the second quarter of 2023, contributing to the growth in AUM/AUA.
In the June 2023 quarter, Peapack Private generated $14.3 million in fee income compared to $13.9 million for the June 2022 quarter, reflecting a 3 percent increase. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, Peapack Private generated $28.0 million in fee income compared to $28.7 million in fee income for the same period in 2022, reflecting a 2 percent decrease. The decrease in fee
income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was largely due to the equity and bond markets decline during the second half of 2022.
Operating expenses relative to Peapack Private reflected increases due to overall growth in the business and new hires when comparing the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 to the same periods for 2022. Expenses are in line with the Company’s Strategic Plan, particularly the hiring of key management and revenue-producing personnel.
Peapack Private currently generates adequate revenue to support the salaries, benefits and other expenses of the wealth division and Management believes it will continue to do so as the Company grows organically and/or by acquisition. Management believes that the Bank generates adequate liquidity to support the expenses of Peapack Private should it be necessary.
NONPERFORMING ASSETS: OREO, loans past due in excess of 90 days and still accruing, and nonaccrual loans are considered nonperforming assets.
The following table sets forth asset quality data as of the dates indicated:
As of
March 31,
September 30,
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing
Nonaccrual loans
28,659
15,724
15,078
Total nonperforming assets
28,775
19,090
15,840
15,194
Performing modifications (A)(B)
Performing TDRs (C)(D)
965
2,761
2,272
Loans past due 30 through 89 days and still accruing
2,762
7,248
3,126
Loans subject to special mention (E)
46,566
64,842
82,107
98,787
Classified loans
58,010
42,985
27,507
27,167
Individually evaluated loans
27,736
13,047
13,227
Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans (F)
0.53
0.29
Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets (F)
0.44
0.26
0.25
Nonperforming assets as a % of total loans plus other real estate owned (F)
0.54
0.31
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES: The provision for credit losses was $1.7 million and $1.4 million for the second quarters of 2023 and 2022, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the provision for loan losses was $3.2 million and $3.8 million, respectively. The decreased provision for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2023, when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022, was due principally to weaker loan growth in 2023.
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The allowance for credit losses was $62.7 million as of June 30, 2023, compared to $60.8 million at December 31, 2022. The increase in the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) was due to the provision for credit losses of $3.1 million offset by net charge-offs of $1.3 million. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans was 1.15 percent at both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The ACL recorded on individually evaluated loans was $2.4 million at June 30, 2023 compared to $1.5 million as of December 31, 2022. Total individually evaluated loans were $33.9 million and $16.7 million as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The increase in the balance of individually evaluated loans was primarily due to three multifamily relationships totaling $18.9 million that transferred to nonaccrual status during the first six months of 2023. The general component of the allowance increased from $59.3 million at December 31, 2022 to $60.3 million at June 30, 2023.
On January 1, 2022, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 (Topic 326), which replaced the incurred loss methodology with CECL for financial instruments measured at amortized cost and other commitments to extend credit. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation allowance for Management’s estimate of expected credit losses in the loan portfolio. The process to determine expected credit losses utilizes analytic tools and Management judgment and is reviewed on a quarterly basis. When Management is reasonably certain that a loan balance is not fully collectable, an analysis is completed whereby a specific reserve may be established or a full or partial charge off is recorded against the allowance. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance via a quantitative analysis which considers available information from internal and external sources related to past loan loss and prepayment experience and current conditions, as well as the incorporation of reasonable and supportable forecasts. Management evaluates a variety of factors including available published economic information in arriving at its forecast. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. Also included in the allowance for credit losses are qualitative reserves that are expected, but, in the Management’s assessment, may not be adequately represented in the quantitative analysis or the forecasts described above. Factors may include changes in lending policies and procedures, size and composition of the portfolio, experience and depth of management and the effect of external factors such as competition, legal and regulatory requirements, amount others. The allowance is available for any loan that, in Management’s judgment, should be charged off.
A summary of the allowance for credit losses for the quarterly periods indicated follows:
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning of period
59,683
Provision for credit losses (A)
1,464
2,103
665
(Charge-offs)/recoveries, net
(1,212
(957
(4
End of period
Allowance for credit losses as a % of total loans
1.16
1.14
General allowance for credit losses as a % of total loans
1.11
1.12
Allowance for credit losses as a % of non-performing loans
217.21
379.57
391.44
INCOME TAXES: Income tax expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 was $5.0 million as compared to $7.2 million for the same period in 2022. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded income tax expense of $11.6 million compared to $11.5 million for the same period in 2022.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was 27.41 percent compared to 26.35 percent for the same quarter in 2022. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was 26.84 percent compared to 25.60 percent for the same 2022 period.
The six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 both benefitted from the vesting of restricted stock at prices higher than grant prices. The six months ended June 30, 2023 included additional expense associated with recent legislation that changed the nexus standard for New York City business tax.
CAPITAL RESOURCES: A solid capital base provides the Company with financial strength and the ability to support future growth and is essential to executing the Company’s Strategic Plan – “Expanding Our Reach.” The Company’s capital strategy is intended to provide stability to expand its businesses, even in stressed environments. Quarterly stress testing is integral to the Company’s capital management process.
The Company strives to maintain capital levels in excess of internal “triggers” and in excess of those considered to be well capitalized under regulatory guidelines applicable to banks and bank holding companies. Maintaining an adequate capital position supports the Company’s goal of providing shareholders an attractive and stable long-term return on investment.
Capital increased as a result of net income of $31.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and a net gain in accumulated other comprehensive income of $6.2 million ($4.9 million gain related to the available for sale portfolio and a $1.3 million gain on cash flow hedges), which was partially offset by the purchase of shares through the Company’s stock repurchase program. The Company repurchased 267,014 shares, at an average price of $28.34, for a total cost of $7.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
The Company employs quarterly capital stress testing by modelling adverse case and severely adverse case scenarios. In the most recent completed stress test based on March 31, 2023 financial information, under the severely adverse case, and no growth scenarios, the Bank remains well capitalized over a two-year stress period. With a pandemic stress overlay, the Bank still remains well capitalized over the two-year stress period.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total, Common Equity Tier 1 and Tier 1 capital (each as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, all of the Bank’s capital ratios remain above the levels required to be considered “well capitalized” and the Company’s capital ratios remain above regulatory requirements.
To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, common equity Tier I and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table below.
As a result of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, the federal banking agencies were required to develop a “Community Bank Leverage Ratio” ("CBLR") (the ratio of a bank’s tangible equity capital to average total consolidated assets) for financial institutions with assets of less than $10 billion. A “qualifying community bank” that exceeds this ratio will be deemed to be in compliance with all other capital and leverage requirements, including the capital requirements to be considered “well capitalized” under Prompt Corrective Action statutes. The federal banking agencies set the minimum capital for the CBLR at 9 percent. The Bank did not opt into the CBLR and will continue to comply with the requirements under Basel III. The Bank’s leverage ratio was 10.80 percent at June 30, 2023.
The Bank’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table:
To Be Well
For Capital
Capitalized Under
Adequacy Purposes
Prompt Corrective
Adequacy
Including Capital
Actual
Action Provisions
Purposes
Conservation Buffer (A)
Ratio
As of June 30, 2023:
Total capital(to risk-weighted assets)
759,935
14.93
508,872
10.00
407,097
8.00
534,315
10.50
Tier I capital(to risk-weighted assets)
696,399
13.69
305,323
6.00
432,541
8.50
Common equity tier I(to risk-weighted assets)
696,381
13.68
330,767
6.50
228,992
4.50
356,210
7.00
Tier I capital(to average assets)
10.80
322,380
257,904
As of December 31, 2022:
741,719
14.67
505,760
404,608
531,048
680,137
13.45
303,456
429,896
680,119
328,744
227,592
354,032
10.85
313,328
250,662
The Company’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table:
As of June 30, 2022:
773,808
407,400
534,712
584,140
11.47
305,550
432,862
584,122
229,162
356,475
258,019
754,197
404,830
531,340
557,627
11.02
303,623
430,132
557,609
227,717
354,227
250,746
The Dividend Reinvestment Plan of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation, or the “Reinvestment Plan,” allows shareholders of the Company to purchase additional shares of common stock using cash dividends without payment of any brokerage commissions or other charges. Shareholders may also make voluntary cash payments of up to $200,000 per quarter to purchase additional shares of common stock. Voluntary share purchases in the “Reinvestment Plan” can be filled from the Company’s authorized but unissued shares and/or in the open market, at the discretion of the Company. All shares purchased during the quarter ended June 30, 2023 were purchased in the open market.
On June 22, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.05 per share payable on August 24, 2023 to shareholders of record on August 10, 2023.
Management believes the Company’s capital position and capital ratios are adequate. Further, Management believes the Company has sufficient common equity to support its planned growth for the immediate future. The Company continually assesses other potential sources of capital to support future growth.
LIQUIDITY: Liquidity refers to an institution’s ability to meet short-term requirements including funding of loans, deposit withdrawals and maturing obligations, as well as long-term obligations, including potential capital expenditures. The Company’s liquidity risk management is intended to ensure the Company has adequate funding and liquidity to support its assets across a range of market environments and conditions, including stressed conditions. Principal sources of liquidity include cash, temporary
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investments, securities available for sale, customer deposit inflows, loan repayments and secured borrowings. Other liquidity sources include loan sales and loan participations.
Management actively monitors and manages the Company’s liquidity position and believes it is sufficient to meet future needs. Cash and cash equivalents, including interest-earning deposits, totaled $171.6 million at June 30, 2023. In addition, the Company had $540.5 million in securities designated as available for sale at June 30, 2023. These securities can be sold, or used as collateral for borrowings, in response to liquidity concerns. Available for sale and held to maturity securities with a carrying value of $441.3 million and $100.1 million as of June 30, 2023, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds and for other purposes required or permitted by law. In addition, the Company generates significant liquidity from scheduled and unscheduled principal repayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company had approximately $2.8 billion of external borrowing capacity available, which hen combined with balance sheet liquidity provided the Company with 283 percent coverage of our uninsured deposits.
Brokered interest-bearing demand (“overnight”) deposits were $10.0 million at June 30, 2023. The Company ensures ample available collateralized liquidity as a backup to these short-term brokered deposits. As of June 30, 2023, the Company had transacted pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swaps totaling $310.0 million in notional amount.
The Company has a Board-approved Contingency Funding Plan in place. This plan provides a framework for managing adverse liquidity stress and contingent sources of liquidity. The Company conducts liquidity stress testing on a regular basis to ensure sufficient liquidity in a stressed environment. The Company believes it has sufficient liquidity given the current environment.
Management believes the Company’s liquidity position and sources were adequate at June 30, 2023.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT: The Company’s Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring asset/liability management strategies and advising the Board of Directors on such strategies, as well as the related level of interest rate risk. In this regard, interest rate risk simulation models are prepared on a quarterly basis. These models demonstrate balance sheet gaps and predict changes to net interest income and economic/market value of portfolio equity under various interest rate scenarios. In addition, these models, as well as ALCO processes and reporting, are subject to annual independent third-party review.
ALCO generally manages interest rate risk through the management of capital, cash flows and the duration of assets and liabilities, including sales and purchases of assets, as well as additions of wholesale borrowings and other sources of medium/longer-term funding. ALCO engages in interest rate swaps as a means of extending the duration of shorter-term liabilities.
The following strategies are among those used to manage interest rate risk:
The interest rate swap program is administered by ALCO and follows procedures and documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and standards as set forth in ASC 815 for cash flow hedges. The program incorporates pre-purchase analysis, liability designation, sensitivity analysis, correlation analysis, daily mark-to-market analysis and collateral posting as required. The Board is advised of all swap activity. In these swaps, the Company is receiving floating and paying fixed interest rates with total notional value of $310.0 million as of June 30, 2023.
In addition, the Company initiated a loan level/back-to-back swap program in support of its commercial lending business. Pursuant to this program, the Company extends a floating rate loan and executed a floating to fixed swap with the borrower. At the same time, the Company executes a third-party swap, the terms of which fully offset the fixed exposure and, result in a final floating rate exposure for the Company. As of June 30, 2023, $585.2 million of notional value in swaps were executed and outstanding with borrowers under this program.
As noted above, ALCO uses simulation modeling to analyze the Company’s net interest income sensitivity, as well as the Company’s economic value of portfolio equity under various interest rate scenarios. The models are based on the actual maturity and repricing characteristics of rate sensitive assets and liabilities. The models incorporate certain prepayment and interest rate assumptions, which management believes to be reasonable as of June 30, 2023. The models assume changes in interest rates without any proactive change in the balance sheet by management. In the models, the forecasted shape of the yield curve remained static as of June 30, 2023.
In an immediate and sustained 100 basis point increase in market rates at June 30, 2023, net interest income would decrease approximately 2.8 percent for year 1 and 0.5 percent for year 2, compared to a flat interest rate scenario. In an immediate and sustained 100 basis point decrease in market rates at June 30, 2023, net interest income would increase approximately 2.0 percent for year 1 and decrease 0.5 percent for year 2, compared to a flat interest rate scenario.
In an immediate and sustained 200 basis point increase in market rates at June 30, 2023, net interest income for year 1 would decrease approximately 4.6 percent, when compared to a flat interest rate scenario. In year 2 net interest income would decrease 0.4 percent, when compared to a flat interest rate scenario.
In an immediate and sustained 200 basis point decrease in market rates at June 30, 2023, net interest income for year 1 would increase approximately 3.0 percent, when compared to a flat interest rate scenario. In year 2 net interest income would decrease 2.4 percent, when compared to a flat interest rate scenario.
The Company's interest rate sensitivity models indicate the Company is liability sensitive as of June 30, 2023 and that net interest income would improve in a falling rate environment, but decline in a rising rate environment.
The table below shows the estimated changes in the Company’s economic value of portfolio equity (“EVPE”) that would result from an immediate parallel change in the market interest rates at June 30, 2023.
Estimated Increase/
EVPE as a Percentage of
Decrease in EVPE
Present Value of Assets (B)
Rates
EVPE
Increase/(Decrease)
(Basis Points)
EVPE (A)
Percent
Ratio (C)
(basis points)
+200
628,353
(86,051
(12.05
10.59
+100
668,067
(46,337
(6.49
11.01
(48
Flat interest rates
714,404
-100
786,260
71,856
10.06
12.29
-200
796,459
82,055
12.22
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(A) EVPE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets and liabilities.
(B) Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.
(C) EVPE ratio represents EVPE divided by the present value of assets.
Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in determining interest rate risk. Simulation modeling requires making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the modeling assumes that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the information provides an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements
are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income and will differ from actual results.
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the forms and rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
The Company’s management, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The Company’s Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, provides reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. The design of a control system reflects resource constraints. Because there are inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been or will be detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by Management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2023, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
In the normal course of its business, lawsuits and claims may be brought against the Company and its subsidiaries. There is no currently pending or threatened litigation or proceedings against the Company or its subsidiaries, which if adversely decided, we believe would have a material adverse effect on the Company.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in risk factors applicable to the Company from those disclosed in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as updated by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchaes of Equity Securities
TotalNumber of SharesPurchasedAs Part ofPublicly AnnouncedPlans or Programs
TotalNumber of SharesWithheld (A)
Average Price PaidPer Share
Maximum Number ofShares That MayYet Be PurchasedUnder the PlansOr Programs (B)
April 1, 2023 -
April 30, 2023
850,000
May 1, 2023 -
May 31, 2023
184,000
1,913
26.44
666,000
June 1, 2023 -
30,083
27.54
31,996
26.99
(A) Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the exercise of stock options and/or the vesting of restricted stock awards/units. Such shares are repurchased pursuant to the applicable plan and are not under the Company's share repurchase program.
(B) On January 27, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan to repurchase up to 920,000 shares, which was approximately 5 percent of the outstanding shares as of that date, through March 31, 2023. On January 26, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a plan to repurchase up to 890,000 shares, which was approximately 5 percent of the outstanding shares as of that date, through December 31, 2024. The timing and amount of shares repurchased will depend on certain factors, including but not limited to, market conditions and prices, the Company’s liquidity and capital requirements and alternative uses of capital.
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. Other Information
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, none of the Company's directors or executive officers adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of the Company's securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of SEC Rule 10b5-1(c) or any "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" (as such term is defined in Item 408 of SEC Regulation S-K).
ITEM 6. Exhibits
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws:
A. Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2009 (File No. 001-16197).
B. By-Laws of the Registrant, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2023 (File No. 001-16197).
10.1
Retirement Transition Agreement for Robert Plante (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2023 (File No. 001-16197).
31.1
Certification of Douglas L. Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).
31.2
Certification of Frank A. Cavallaro, Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by Douglas L. Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and Frank A. Cavallaro, Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant)
DATE: August 8, 2023
By:
/s/ Douglas L. Kennedy
Douglas L. Kennedy
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Frank A. Cavallaro
Frank A. Cavallaro
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Francesco S. Rossi
Francesco S. Rossi
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)