UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2007.
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Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Exchange Act for the Transition Period from to .
No. 0-17077
(Commission File Number)
PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
PENNSYLVANIA
23-2226454
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
300 Market Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
17701-0967
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(570) 322-1111
Registrants telephone number, including area code
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES x NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES o NO x
On May 1, 2007 there were 3,891,951 shares of the Registrants common stock outstanding.
PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC.INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
Part I
Financial Information
Item 1.
Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited) as of March 31, 2007and December 31, 2006
Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited) for the ThreeMonths ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders Equity (unaudited)for the Three Months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)for the Three Months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited) for theThree Months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditionand Results of Operations
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
Part II
Other Information
Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.
Item 6.
Exhibits
Signatures
Exhibit Index and Exhibits
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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(UNAUDITED)
March 31,
December 31,
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
2007
2006
ASSETS
Noninterest-bearing balances
$
13,237
15,348
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions
18
25
Total cash and cash equivalents
13,255
15,373
Investment securities, available for sale, at fair value
184,063
185,200
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $287 and $286)
284
283
Loans held for sale
2,996
3,716
Loans
357,574
360,384
Less: Allowance for loan losses
4,201
4,185
Loans, net
353,373
356,199
Premises and equipment, net
6,742
6,737
Accrued interest receivable
2,832
2,939
Bank-owned life insurance
11,786
11,346
Investment in limited partnerships
4,808
4,950
Goodwill
3,032
Other assets
3,420
2,510
TOTAL ASSETS
586,591
592,285
LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing deposits
313,921
322,031
Noninterest-bearing deposits
70,928
73,160
Total deposits
384,849
395,191
Short-term borrowings
41,173
34,697
Long-term borrowings, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)
81,378
82,878
Accrued interest payable
1,372
1,532
Other liabilities
3,637
3,393
TOTAL LIABILITIES
512,409
517,691
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Common stock, par value $8.33, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 4,004,516 and 4,003,514 shares issued
33,371
33,362
Additional paid-in capital
17,832
17,810
Retained earnings
26,350
25,783
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gain on available for sale securities
1,486
2,139
Defined benefit plan
(579
)
Less: Treasury stock at cost, 112,802 and 102,772 shares
(4,278
(3,921
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
74,182
74,594
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
Three Months Ended
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
Loans including fees
6,423
5,809
Investment Securities:
Taxable
823
923
Tax-exempt
1,111
989
Dividend and other interest income
322
301
TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
8,679
8,022
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits
2,512
1,837
505
406
Long-term borrowings, FHLB
922
946
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
3,939
3,189
NET INTEREST INCOME
4,740
4,833
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
40
198
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
4,700
4,635
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Deposit service charges
541
590
Securities gains, net
326
559
115
88
Gain on sale of loans
138
150
Insurance commissions
438
560
Other
416
390
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
1,974
2,337
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits
2,281
2,232
Occupancy, net
331
243
Furniture and equipment
286
297
Pennsylvania shares tax
161
145
1,069
1,034
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
4,128
3,951
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION
2,546
3,021
INCOME TAX PROVISION
265
566
NET INCOME
2,455
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC
0.59
0.62
EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC
3,897,480
3,961,287
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED
3,897,818
3,961,772
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
0.44
0.42
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
COMMON
ADDITIONAL
ACCUMULATEDOTHER
TOTAL
STOCK
PAID-IN
RETAINED
COMPREHENSIVE
TREASURY
SHAREHOLDERS
(In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
SHARES
AMOUNT
CAPITAL
EARNINGS
INCOME
EQUITY
Balance, December 31, 2006
4,003,514
1,560
Comprehensive Income:
Net income
Net change in unrealized gain on reclassification adjustment, net of income tax benefit of $337
(653
Total comprehensive income
1,628
Dividends declared, ($0.44 per share)
(1,714
Purchase of treasury stock (10,030 shares)
(357
Stock options exercised
330
5
8
Common shares issued for employee stock purchase plan
672
6
17
23
Balance, March 31, 2007
4,004,516
907
Balance, December 31, 2005
4,002,159
33,351
17,772
22,938
850
(992
73,919
Net change in unrealized gain on investments available for sale, net of reclassification adjustment, net of tax expense of $214
2,871
Dividends declared, ($0.42 per share)
(1,666
Purchase of treasury stock (34,000 shares)
(1,309
Balance, March 31, 2006
23,727
1,266
(2,301
73,815
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In Thousands)
Net Income
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in net unrealized gains on available for sale securities
(664
1,189
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income
Other comprehensive (loss) income before tax
(990
630
Income tax (benefit) expense related to other comprehensive (loss) income
(337
214
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Comprehensive income
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
179
176
Provision for loan losses
Accretion and amortization of investment security discounts and premiums
(232
(191
(326
(559
Originations of loans held for sale
(5,289
(5,735
Proceeds of loans held for sale
6,147
6,505
(138
(150
Increases in bank-owned life insurance
(440
(88
Other, net
(389
Net cash provided by operating activities
1,833
2,761
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investment securities available for sale:
Proceeds from sales
13,110
16,302
Proceeds from calls and maturities
1,769
1,744
Purchases
(13,277
(16,680
Net decrease (increase) in loans
2,786
(7,638
Acquisition of bank premises and equipment
(184
(298
Proceeds from the sale of foreclosed assets
61
Investment in limited partnership
(1,446
Proceeds from redemption of regulatory stock
132
430
Purchases of regulatory stock
(881
(377
Net cash provided by (used) for investing activities
3,455
(7,902
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net (decrease) increase in interest-bearing deposits
(8,110
12,167
Net (decrease) increase in noninterest-bearing deposits
(2,232
2,950
Proceeds of long-term borrowings, FHLB
10,000
Repayment of long-term borrowings, FHLB
(11,500
(1,600
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
6,476
(4,609
Dividends paid
Issuance of common stock
Purchase of treasury stock
Net cash (used) for provided by financing activities
(7,406
5,933
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(2,118
792
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING
14,090
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, ENDING
14,882
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid
4,099
3,201
Income taxes paid
200
500
Transfer of loans to foreclosed real estate
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(Unaudited)
The interim financial statements are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of results for such periods. All of those adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
The accounting policies followed in the presentation of interim financial results are the same as those followed on an annual basis. These policies are presented on pages 40 thru 46 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
In reference to the attached financial statements, all adjustments are of a normal recurring nature pursuant to Rule 10-01 (b) (8) of Regulation S-X.
Note 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Instruments, as an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140. FAS No. 155 allows financial instruments that have embedded derivatives to be accounted for as a whole (eliminating the need to bifurcate the derivative from its host) if the holder elects to account for the whole instrument on a fair value basis. This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entitys first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys results of operations or financial position.
In March 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets. This Statement, which is an amendment to FAS No. 140, will simplify the accounting for servicing assets and liabilities, such as those common with mortgage securitization activities. Specifically, FAS No. 156 addresses the recognition and measurement of separately recognized servicing assets and liabilities and provides an approach to simplify efforts to obtain hedge-like
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(offset) accounting. FAS No. 156 also clarifies when an obligation to service financial assets should be separately recognized as a servicing asset or a servicing liability, requires that a separately recognized servicing asset or servicing liability be initially measured at fair value, if practicable, and permits an entity with a separately recognized servicing asset or servicing liability to choose either of the amortization or fair value methods for subsequent measurement. The provisions of FAS No. 156 are effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys results of operations or financial position.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard applies whenever other standards require or permit assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The Standard does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. FAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys results of operations or financial position.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post Retirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R). FAS No. 158 requires that a company recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of its defined benefit post retirement plans (other than multiemployer plans) as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and that it recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through other comprehensive income. FAS No. 158 also requires the measurement of defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the fiscal year end, in addition to footnote disclosures. On December 31, 2006, the Company adopted FAS No. 158, except for the measurement provisions, which are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys results of operations or financial position.
In February 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115, which provides all entities with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The objective of the FAS No. 159 is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply the complex provisions of hedge accounting. FAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entitys first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007 provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of FAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys results of operations or financial position.
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. FIN 48 is an interpretation of FAS No. 109, Accounting for Income
Taxes, and it seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income taxes. In addition, FIN No. 48 requires expanded disclosure with respect to the uncertainty in income taxes and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys results of operations or financial position.
In September 2006, the FASB reached consensus on the guidance provided by Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 06-4 (EITF 06-4), Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. The guidance is applicable to endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements, whereby the employer owns and controls the insurance policy, that are associated with a postretirement benefit. EITF 06-4 requires that for a split-dollar life insurance arrangement within the scope of the Issue, an employer should recognize a liability for future benefits in accordance with FAS No. 106 (if, in substance, a postretirement benefit plan exists) or Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 12 (if the arrangement is, in substance, an individual deferred compensation contract) based on the substantive agreement with the employee. EITF 06-4 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the EITF will have on the Companys results of operations or financial condition.
In September 2006, the FASB reached consensus on the guidance provided by Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 06-5(EITF 06-5), Accounting for Purchases of Life InsuranceDetermining the Amount That Could Be Realized in Accordance with FASB Technical Bulletin No. 85-4, Accounting for Purchases of Life Insurance. EITF 06-5 states that a policyholder should consider any additional amounts included in the contractual terms of the insurance policy other than the cash surrender value in determining the amount that could be realized under the insurance contract. EITF 06-5 also states that a policyholder should determine the amount that could be realized under the life insurance contract assuming the surrender of an individual-life by individual-life policy (or certificate by certificate in a group policy). EITF 06-5 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Companys results of operations or financial condition.
In March 2007, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-10 (EITF 06-10), Accounting for Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Agreements. EITF 06-10 provides guidance for determining a liability for the postretirement benefit obligation as well as recognition and measurement of the associated asset on the basis of the terms of the collateral assignment agreement. EITF 06-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the EITF will have on the Companys results of operations or financial condition.
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Note 3. Per Share Data
The following table sets forth the composition of the weighted average common shares (denominator) used in the basic and dilutive per share computation. There are no convertible securities which would affect the numerator in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share; therefore, net income as presented on the consolidated statement of income will be used as the numerator.
Weighted average common shares outstanding
4,003,936
Average treasury stock shares
(106,456
(40,872
Weighted average common shares and common stock equivalents used to calculate basic earnings per share
Additional common stock equivalents (stock options) used to calculate diluted earnings per share
338
485
Weighted average common shares and common stock equivalents used to calculate diluted earnings per share
Options to purchase 8,276 and 9,002 shares of common stock at the price of $40.29 were outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive due to the strike price being greater than the market price as of March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Note 4. Net Periodic Benefit Cost-Defined Benefit Plans
For a detailed disclosure on the Companys pension and employee benefits plans, please refer to Note 11 of the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
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The following sets forth the components of the net periodic benefit cost of the domestic non-contributory defined benefit plan for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively:
Service cost
117
Interest cost
121
108
Expected return on plan assets
(140
(121
Amortization of transition
(1
Amortization of prior service cost
Amortization of net loss
Net periodic cost
103
Employer Contributions
The Company previously disclosed in its consolidated financial statements, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, that it expected to contribute $500,000 to its defined benefit plan in 2007. As of March 31, 2007, there were no contributions made to the plan.
Note 5. Off Balance Sheet Risk
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments are primarily comprised of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate, or liquidity risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheet. The contract amounts of these instruments express the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments.
The Companys exposure to credit loss from nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. The Company may require collateral or other security to support financial instruments with off-balance sheet credit risk.
Outstanding financial instruments with off balance sheet risk are as follows:
Commitments to extend credit
58,951
61,736
Standby letters of credit
1,100
1,033
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Certain comparative amounts for the prior period have been reclassified to conform to current period presentations. Such reclassifications had no effect on net income or shareholders equity.
Effective April 26, 2006, the Company implemented the Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. 2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Plan). The Plan is intended to encourage employee participation in the ownership and economic progress of the Company. The Plan allows for up to 1,000,000 shares to be purchased by employees. The purchase price of the shares is 95% of market value with an employee eligible to purchase up to the lesser of 15% of base compensation or $12,000 in market value annually. During the three months ended March 31, 2007, there were 672 shares issued under the plan.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This Report contains certain forward-looking statements including statements concerning plans, objectives, future events or performance and assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of historical fact. The Company wishes to caution readers that the following important factors, among others, may have affected and could in the future affect the Companys actual results and could cause the Companys actual results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company herein: (i) the effect of changes in laws and regulations, including federal and state banking laws and regulations, which the Company must comply, and the associated costs of compliance with such laws and regulations either currently or in the future as applicable; (ii) the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies as well as by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or of changes in the Companys organization, compensation and benefit plans; (iii) the effect on the Companys competitive position within its market area of the increasing consolidation within the banking and financial services industries, including the increased competition from larger regional and out-of-state banking organizations as well as non-bank providers of various financial services; (iv) the effect of changes in interest rates; and (v) the effect of changes in the business cycle and downturns in the local, regional or national economies.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
Summary Results
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $2,281,000 compared to $2,455,000 for the same period of 2006. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2007 were $0.59 as compared to $0.62 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Return on average assets and return on average equity were 1.56% and 12.13% for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to 1.72% and 13.24% for the corresponding period of 2006. Net income from core operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, excluding after-tax net securities gains of $215,000 and $369,000, respectively, were $2,066,000 and $2,086,000 or $0.53 per share for the periods being compared. (Management uses the non-GAAP measure of net income from core operations in its analysis of the Companys performance. This measure, as used by the Company, adjusts net income by significant gains or losses that are unusual in nature. Because certain of these items and their impact on the Companys performance are difficult to predict, management believes the presentation of financial measures excluding the impact of such items provides useful supplemental information in evaluating the operating results of the Companys core businesses. For purposes of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, net income from core operations means net income adjusted to exclude after-tax net securities gains. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for net income determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.)
Interest Income
Interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 increased $657,000 to $8,679,000 as compared to $8,022,000 for the same period of 2006. The increase in total interest income was primarily the result of growth in average loans of $17,717,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to 2006. The average loan growth and a 35 basis point (bp) increase in loan portfolio yields accounted for $614,000 of the total interest income growth. Over this time frame, the average balance of investment securities decreased $15,076,000 as the funds were utilized to assist in funding the loan growth. The decrease in the average investment portfolio was offset by an increase of 34 bp in the investment portfolio yield which resulted in total interest income from the investment portfolio increasing $43,000 to $2,256,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. On a taxable equivalent basis, the interest income from the investment portfolio increased $106,000 as the portfolio was strategically shifted to a more tax-exempt weighting. The increase in dividends received is the result of an increase in the level of dividends from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLB).
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Interest income composition for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
For The Three Months Ended
March 31, 2007
March 31, 2006
Change
Amount
% Total
%
74.0
72.4
614
10.6
Investment securities:
9.5
11.5
(100
(10.8
12.8
12.3
122
3.7
3.8
21
7.0
Total interest income
100.0
657
8.2
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2007 increased $750,000 to $3,939,000 as compared to $3,189,000 for the same period of 2006. The increased expense associated with deposits is primarily the result of rate increases for time deposits, which are comprised of various certificates of deposit (CD) accounts, from the three months ended March 31, 2006 to the corresponding period of 2007. Factors that led to the rate increases include, but are not limited to, several period prime rate increases, competitive market pricing pressure, and promotional campaigns run in conjunction with the opening of the Montoursville branch and the one year anniversary celebration of the State College North Atherton Street branch. The increase in CD interest rates has exceeded the increase for other deposit accounts. This has led to a shift of a portion of the money market and savings deposit portfolios into higher yielding CDs.
Short-term borrowing costs increased as rates paid increased 84 bp as a direct result of the four prime rate increases since the start of 2006 and a minimal increase in the average balance of $1,131,000. Long-term FHLB borrowing expense decreased minimally due to a decline in average borrowings of $3,614,000. The decline was the result of maturities of $11,500,000, with an average rate of 3.77%, during the first three months of 2007 offset by the acquisition of $10,000,000, with an average rate of 4.28%.
Interest expense composition for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
63.8
57.6
675
36.7
12.7
99
24.4
23.4
29.7
(24
(2.5
Total interest expense
750
23.5
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Net Interest Margin
The net interest margin (NIM) for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was 3.95% as compared to 4.08% for the corresponding period of 2006. The decrease in the NIM was the result of the yield on earning assets increasing 36 bp to 6.87% for the three months ended March 31, 2007, as compared to 2006; however, interest bearing liabilities increased 59 bp over the same period. The increase in the yield on earning assets is attributable to growth in the taxable loan portfolio of $17,614,000 in addition to the yield on taxable loans increasing 36 bp coupled with an increase of 53 bp on the taxable investment portfolio. The average loan growth was predominately comprised of residential and commercial real estate loans. The yield on total loans increased to 7.27% from 6.92% due to the impact of the Federal Open Market Committee rate increases enacted over the past year offset by competitive factors. The average taxable investment securities portfolio declined by $3,440,000, as the cash flow from the portfolio was utilized to fund the growth in loans. The investment portfolio yield increased to 6.10% from 5.76% primarily from the previously noted shift in the portfolio to a portfolio weighting of tax-exempt investments. The average interest rate paid on deposit accounts increased to 3.25% as compared to 2.52% for the 2006 period. This increase was driven by growth in average time deposits of $25,767,000 and an increase in the rate paid on time deposits of 98 bp. A portion of the increase in deposit volume and the average interest yield paid is due to several CD promotions during the past year to attract new customers while retaining existing customers. The promotions were designed to gather deposits that would have maturities of two years or less. In addition, the promotions served as a catalyst to cross sell other deposit products and to implement managements strategy regarding the CD portfolio allocation among various maturities and therefore, reducing the concentration of time deposit maturities within any single month.
The prime rate increased 100 bp to 8.25% at March 31, 2007 from 7.25% at January 1, 2006, as further evidence of the correlation between the Companys primary source of borrowed funds, the FHLB, and the primary lending rate indicator used on a national basis. Based on this increase, short-term borrowings realized an increase of 84 bp in interest rates for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to March 31, 2006.
Following is a schedule of average balances and associated yields for the three month periods ended March 31, 2007 and 2006:
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AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES
Average Balance
Interest
Average Rate
Tax-exempt loans
8,266
127
6.23
8,163
6.31
All other loans
352,599
6,339
7.29
334,985
5,725
6.93
Total loans
360,865
6,466
7.27
343,148
5,852
6.92
Taxable investment securities
82,572
1,144
5.54
97,648
1,223
5.01
Tax-exempt investment securities
102,786
1,683
6.55
91,150
1,498
6.57
Total securities
185,358
2,827
6.10
188,798
2,721
5.76
Interest bearing deposits
1
19.31
33.80
Total interest-earning assets
546,244
9,294
6.87
531,958
8,574
6.51
39,842
37,564
Total assets
586,086
569,522
Savings
58,997
105
0.72
62,715
120
0.78
Super Now deposits
44,847
149
1.35
48,163
1.26
Money market deposits
23,562
125
2.15
25,124
1.86
Time deposits
185,761
2,133
4.66
159,994
1,452
3.68
313,167
3.25
295,996
2.52
42,283
4.84
41,152
4.00
80,722
4.63
84,336
4.55
Total borrowings
123,005
1,427
4.70
125,488
1,352
4.37
Total interest-bearing liabilities
436,172
3.66
421,484
3.07
Demand deposits
68,222
68,447
6,459
5,416
Shareholders equity
75,233
74,175
Total liabilities and shareholders equity
Interest rate spread
3.21
3.44
Net interest income/margin
5,355
3.95
5,385
4.08
1. Information on this table has been calculated using average daily balance sheets to obtain average balances.
2. Nonaccrual loans have been included with loans for the purpose of analyzing net interest earnings.
3. Income and rates on a fully taxable equivalent basis include an adjustment for the difference between annual income from tax-exempt obligations and the taxable equivalent of such income at the standard 34% tax rate.
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The following table presents the adjustment to convert net interest income to net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the three month periods ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.
For the Three Months Ended
Net interest income
Tax equivalent adjustment
615
552
Net interest income (fully taxable equivalent)
2007 vs 2006
Increase (Decrease)
Due to
Volume
Rate
Net
Interest income:
Loans, tax-exempt
(2
309
305
(237
158
(79
190
(5
185
264
456
720
Interest expenses:
Savings deposits
(7
(8
(15
(20
19
(6
255
426
681
(42
191
Change in net interest income
73
(103
(30
The provision for loan losses is based upon managements quarterly review of the loan portfolio. The purpose of the review is to assess loan quality, identify impaired loans, analyze delinquencies, ascertain loan growth, evaluate potential charge-offs and recoveries, and assess general economic conditions in the markets served. An external independent loan review is also performed annually for the Bank. Management remains committed to an aggressive program of problem loan identification and resolution.
The allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to outstanding loans by type, excluding loans for which a specific allowance has been determined. Loss factors are based on managements consideration of the nature of the portfolio segments, changes in mix and volume of the loan portfolio, and historical loan loss experience. In addition, management considers industry standards and trends with respect to non-performing loans and its knowledge and experience with specific lending segments.
Although management believes it uses the best information available to make such determinations and that the allowance for loan losses is adequate at March 31, 2007, future adjustments could be necessary if circumstances or economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the initial determinations. A downturn in the local economy, employment, and delays in receiving financial information from borrowers could result in increased levels of nonperforming assets, charge-offs, loan loss provisions, and reductions in income. Additionally, as an integral part of the examination process, bank regulatory agencies periodically review the Banks loan loss allowance. The banking agencies could require the recognition of additions to the loan loss allowance based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination.
While determining the appropriate allowance level, management has attributed the allowance for loan losses to various portfolio segments; however, the allowance is available for the entire portfolio as needed.
The allowance for loan losses increased from $4,185,000 at December 31, 2006 to $4,201,000 at March 31, 2007. At March 31, 2007, the allowance for loan losses was 1.17% of total loans compared to 1.16% of total loans at December 31, 2006. Managements conclusion is that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to provide for possible losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date.
The provision for loan losses totaled $40,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, respectively, as compared to $198,000 for the same period in 2006. The decrease in the provision was the result of several continuing positive factors, including but not limited to, annualized net charge offs to average loans of 0.03%, nonperforming loans to total loans of 0.28%, and an allowance for losses to nonperforming loans of 412.27%.
Based upon this analysis, as well as the others noted above, senior management has concluded that the allowance for loan losses remains at a level adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in its loan portfolio.
Non-interest Income
Total non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006 decreased $363,000 to $1,974,000. Excluding net security gains, non-interest income would have decreased $130,000. Deposit service charges declined $49,000 as overdraft protection fees declined and customers migrated to new checking accounts having reduced or no service charges. Other income increased due primarily to revenue generated from increased debit card transactions and commissions generated by The M Group for securities transactions.
Insurance commissions for the three months ended March 31, 2007 decreased $122,000 as compared to the same period in 2006 due to a shift in product mix. Management of The M Group continues to pursue new and build upon current relationships. The sales call program continues to expand to other financial institutions, which typically results in additional revenue for The M Group.
Non-interest income composition for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
27.4
25.2
(49
(8.3
)%
Security gains, net
16.5
24.0
(233
(41.7
Bank owned life insurance
5.8
27
30.7
6.4
(12
(8.0
22.2
(122
(21.8
21.1
16.6
26
6.6
Total non-interest income
(363
(15.5
Non-interest Expense
Total non-interest expense increased $177,000 from the three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to the same period of 2007. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was attributable to several items including: standard cost of living wage adjustments for employees, new additions to our staff, and increased benefit cost. Occupancy expense increased due to the new branch in Montoursville, which opened in the third quarter of 2006, and increased cost of maintenance and property taxes. Other expenses increased primarily due to normal anticipated inflationary adjustments to ongoing business operating costs and the amortization related to two low income housing partnerships that began operation during the first and fourth quarters of 2006, respectively.
Non-interest expense composition for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
55.3
56.4
49
2.2
8.0
6.2
36.2
6.9
7.5
(11
(3.7
3.9
11.0
25.9
26.1
35
3.4
Total non-interest expense
177
4.5
Provision for Income Taxes
Income taxes decreased $301,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007 compared to the same periods of 2006. The effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 were 10.4% and 18.7%, respectively. The decline in the effective tax rate is consistent with managements repositioning of the investment portfolio from taxable investment securities to tax-exempt investment securities and tax credits related to investments in low income housing projects.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $2,118,000 from $15,373,000 at December 31, 2006, primarily as a result of the following activities during the three months ended March 31, 2007:
The significant components of operating activities are net income and the origination and proceeds of loans held for sale. Activity regarding loans held for sale resulted in sale proceeds, less $138,000 in realized gains, exceeding loan origination disbursements by $720,000 for the period.
Gross loans decreased $2,810,000 since December 31, 2006 due to the early payoff of a large commercial loan coupled with increased competition for commercial loans.
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The allocation of the loan portfolio, by category, as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 is presented below:
Commercial, financial, and agricultural
38,156
36,995
1,161
3.1
Real estate mortgage:
Residential
158,006
158,219
(213
(0.1
Commercial
132,201
135,404
(3,203
(2.4
Construction
16,636
16,749
(113
(0.7
Installment loans to individuals
13,550
14,035
(485
(3.5
Less: Net deferred loan fees
975
1,018
(43
(4.2
Gross loans
(2,810
(0.8
The recorded investment in loans for which impairment has been recognized in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, amounted to $1,209,000 at March 31, 2007, as compared to $574,000 at December 31, 2006. The valuation allowance related to impaired loans amounted to $73,000 at March 31, 2007 and $42,000 at December 31, 2006. The increase in impaired loans is primarily from a single commercial relationship that accounted for $523,000 of the increase, while the increase in valuation allowance is the result of a second commercial relationship that had a specific collateral weakness.
A loan is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of impaired loans is generally based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate, except that all collateral-dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral.
Investments
The amortized cost and estimated fair market value of the investment securities portfolio in total has remained constant since December 31, 2006. Over the first three months of 2007, the amortized cost of equity securities has increased $591,000, while U.S. Government and agency securities decreased $399,000. The position in state and political securities remained relatively static as the Bank continued its strategy to maintain call protection, maintain taxable equivalent yields, reduce the effective federal income tax rate, and invest in communities across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the country.
The amortized cost of investment securities and their estimated fair values are as follows:
Gross
Estimated
Amortized
Unrealized
Fair
Cost
Gains
Losses
Value
Available for sale (AFS)
U.S. Government and agency securities
54,550
(645
53,931
State and political securities
104,219
1,750
(385
105,584
Other debt securities
2,098
36
2,123
Total debt securities
160,867
1,812
(1,041
161,638
Equity securities
20,944
2,004
(523
22,425
Total investment securities AFS
181,811
3,816
(1,564
Held to maturity (HTM)
258
259
Total investment securities HTM
December 31, 2006
54,949
24
(821
54,152
104,658
1,646
(358
105,946
1,998
37
2,024
161,605
1,707
(1,190
162,122
20,353
2,883
(158
23,078
181,958
4,590
(1,348
28
257
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Total deposits decreased 2.6% or $10,342,000 from December 31, 2006 to March 31, 2007. The mix of deposits has shifted from brokered time deposits at December 31, 2006 to transaction accounts at March 31, 2007. The shift is the result of the Bank replacing maturing brokered time deposits with FHLB short-term borrowings at or below the cost of replacement brokered deposits. The amount of brokered deposits is continuously monitored and is used to supplement deposits, not as a primary source of deposits.
18.4
18.5
(3.1
NOW accounts
48,428
12.6
46,156
11.7
2,272
4.9
24,124
6.3
23,137
5.9
987
4.3
60,495
15.7
59,289
15.0
1,206
2.0
165,938
43.1
168,420
42.6
(2,482
(1.5
Time deposits - brokered
14,936
25,029
(10,093
(40.3
(10,342
(2.6
Total borrowed funds increased 4.2% to $122,551,000 at March 31, 2007 as compared to December 31, 2006. The increase in borrowed funds is the result of brokered time deposit maturities that occurred since December 31, 2006. FHLB short-term borrowings were utilized during the first three months of 2007 to replace the funding vacated by the brokered deposit maturities. Long-term borrowings declined due to the maturity of three borrowings totaling $11,500,000 that carried an average rate of 3.77%. The matured borrowings were replaced with a new FHLB $10,000,000 borrowing that carries a 4.28% rate and matures in 2017.
Short-term borrowings:
FHLB repurchase agreements
25,295
20.6
18,706
15.9
6,589
35.2
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
15,878
13.0
15,991
13.6
Total short-term borrowings
33.6
29.5
18.7
66.4
70.5
(1,500
(1.8
Total borrowed funds
122,551
117,575
4,976
4.2
Capital ratios as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were as follows:
Ratio
Total Capital
(to Risk-weighted Assets)
Actual
73,626
19.8
73,098
20.5
For Capital Adequacy Purposes
29,785
28,515
To Be Well Capitalized
37,231
10.0
35,643
Tier I Capital
68,759
67,869
19.0
14,893
4.0
14,257
22,339
6.0
21,386
(to Average Assets)
11.9
12.0
23,151
22,591
28,938
5.0
28,239
The following liquidity measures are monitored for compliance within the limits cited:
1. Net Loans to Total Assets, 85% maximum
2. Net Loans to Total Deposits, 100% maximum
3. Cumulative 90 day Maturity GAP %, +/- 20% maximum
4. Cumulative 1 Year Maturity GAP %, +/- 20% maximum
Fundamental objectives of the Companys asset/liability management process are to maintain adequate liquidity while minimizing interest rate risk. The maintenance of adequate liquidity provides the Company with the ability to meet its financial obligations to depositors, loan customers, and shareholders. Additionally, it provides funds for normal operating expenditures and business opportunities as they arise. The objective of interest rate sensitivity management is to increase net interest income by managing interest sensitive assets and liabilities in such a way that they can be repriced in response to changes in market interest rates.
The Bank, like other financial institutions, must have sufficient funds available to meet its liquidity needs for deposit withdrawals, loan commitments and originations, and expenses. In order to control cash flow, the Bank estimates future flows of cash from deposits, loan payments, and investment security payments. The primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and investment securities, as well as FHLB borrowings. Management believes the Bank has adequate resources to meet its normal funding requirements.
Management monitors the Companys liquidity on both a long and short-term basis, thereby providing management necessary information to react to current balance sheet trends. Cash flow needs are assessed and sources of funds are determined. Funding strategies consider both customer needs and economical cost. Both short and long-term funding needs are addressed by maturities and sales of available for sale investment securities, loan repayments and maturities, and liquidating money market investments such as federal funds sold. The use of these resources, in conjunction with access to credit provides core ingredients to satisfy depositor, borrower, and creditor needs.
Management monitors and determines the desirable level of liquidity. Consideration is given to loan demand, investment opportunities, deposit pricing and growth potential, as well as the current cost of borrowing funds. The Company has a current borrowing capacity at the FHLB of $224,147,000. In addition to this credit arrangement, the Company has additional lines of credit with correspondent banks of $27,880,000. Management believes it has sufficient liquidity to satisfy estimated short-term and long-term funding needs. FHLB borrowings totaled $106,673,000 as of March 31, 2007.
Interest rate sensitivity, which is closely related to liquidity management, is a function of the repricing characteristics of the Companys portfolio of assets and liabilities. Asset/liability management strives to match maturities and rates between loan and investment security assets with the deposit liabilities and borrowings that fund them. Successful asset/liability management results in a balance sheet structure which can cope effectively with market rate fluctuations. The matching process is affected by segmenting both assets and liabilities into future time periods (usually 12 months, or less) based upon when repricing can be effected. Repriceable assets are subtracted from repriceable liabilities, for a specific time period to determine the gap, or difference. Once known, the gap is managed based on predictions about future market interest rates. Intentional mismatching, or gapping, can enhance net interest income if market rates move as predicted. However, if market rates behave in a manner contrary to predictions, net interest income will suffer. Gaps, therefore, contain an element of risk and must be prudently managed. In addition to gap management, the Company has an asset/liability management policy which incorporates a market value at risk calculation which is used to determine the effects of interest rate movements on shareholders equity and a simulation analysis to monitor the effects of interest rate changes on the Companys balance sheet.
There have been no substantial changes in the Companys gap analyses or simulation analyses compared to the information provided in the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Generally, management believes the Company is well positioned to respond in a timely manner when the market interest rate outlook changes.
The asset and liability structure of a financial institution is primarily monetary in nature. Therefore, interest rates rather than inflation have a more significant impact on the Companys performance. Interest rates are not always affected in the same direction or magnitude as prices of other goods and services, but are reflective of fiscal policy initiatives or economic factors which are not measured by a price index.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
Market risk for the Company is comprised primarily from interest rate risk exposure and liquidity risk. Interest rate risk and liquidity risk management is performed at the Bank level as well as the Company level. The Companys interest rate sensitivity is monitored by management through selected interest rate risk measures produced by an independent third party. There have been no substantial changes in the Companys gap analyses or simulation analyses compared to the information provided in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2006. Additional information and details are provided in the Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity section of Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
An analysis was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2007. There were no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2007, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There are no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. Please refer to that section for disclosures regarding the risks and uncertainties related to the Companys business.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Total
Average
Total Number of
Maximum Number (or
Number of
Price Paid
Shares (or Units)
Approximate Dollar Value)
Shares (or
per Share
Purchased as Part of
of Shares (or Units) that
Units)
(or Units)
Publicly Announced
May Yet Be Purchased
Period
Purchased
Plans or Programs
Under the Plans or Programs
Month#1 (January 1-January 31, 2007)
154,600
Month#2 (February 1-February 28, 2007)
5,030
35.50
149,570
Month#3 (March 1-March 31, 2007)
5,000
35.60
144,570
On April 24, 2007, the Board of Directors extended the authorization to repurchase up to 197,000 shares, or approximately 5%, of the outstanding shares of the Company for an additional year to April 25, 2008. The repurchase plan was originally for a one year period expiring on April 25, 2007. To date, there have been 52,430 shares repurchased under this plan.
During the three months ended March 31, 2007, there were 10,030 shares of the Companys common stock repurchased as part of the previously announced repurchase program.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 6. Exhibits
(3) (i)
Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as presently in effect (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) of the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005).
(3) (ii)
Bylaws of the Registrant, as presently in effect (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 (ii) of the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 17, 2005).
(31) (i)
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
(31) (ii)
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer.
(32) (i)
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Section 1350.
(32) (ii)
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer Section 1350.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant)
Date: May 10, 2007
/s/ Ronald A. Walko
Ronald A. Walko, President and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Brian L. Knepp
Brian L. Knepp, Vice President of Finance (PrincipalFinancial Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 31(i)
Rule 13a-14(a)/Rule 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 31(ii)
Rule 13a-14(a)/Rule 15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer
Exhibit 32(i)
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 32(ii)
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer
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