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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

☒     Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

- 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 Number 0-22981

 

GEORGIA-CAROLINA BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Georgia

 

58-2326075

(State or other Jurisdiction of   

 

 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

Incorporation or Organization)

 

 

                                     

3527 Wheeler Road, Augusta, Georgia 30909

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(706) 731-6600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 Not Applicable 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YES ☒ NO ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and has posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

YES ☒ NO ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

 Large accelerated filer   ☐

 Accelerated filer                   ☐   

 

 

 Non-accelerated filer     ☐

 Smaller reporting company ☒

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

YES ☐ NO ☒

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

 Class

 

Outstanding at May 6, 2014 

 Common Stock, $.001 Par Value  

 

3,596,046 shares

 

 
 

 

  

GEORGIA-CAROLINA BANCSHARES, INC.

Form 10-Q

 

Index

 

    Page
PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 
     
 

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013

3

     
 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

4
     
 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

5
     
 

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

6
     
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

7
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 9
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 35
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 42
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 42
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 6. Exhibits 43
     
  SIGNATURES 44
     
  EXHIBIT INDEX 45

 

 
 

 

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and its reports to stockholders contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which represent the expectations or beliefs of our management, including, but not limited to, statements concerning the banking industry and our operations, performance, financial condition and growth. For this purpose, any statements contained in this Report that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “can,” “estimate,” or “continue,” or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including competition, general economic and market conditions, deposit levels and loan demand, changes in interest rates, changes in the value of real estate and other collateral securing loans, securities portfolio values, interest rate risk management and sensitivity, exposure to regulatory and legislative changes, and other risks and uncertainties described in our periodic reports filed with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, and particularly the sections entitled “Risk-Factors” and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove to be inaccurate. Therefore, we can give no assurance that the results contemplated in the forward-looking statements will be realized. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be construed as a representation by us or any person that the future events, plans, or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

 
 

 

 

Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

Item 1.     Financial Statements.

GEORGIA-CAROLINA BANCSHARES, INC.        

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   

March 31,

2014

   

December 31,

2013

 
   

(Unaudited)

         

Assets

 

Cash and due from banks

  $ 16,228     $ 16,828  

Securities available-for-sale

    156,788       158,439  
                 

Loans

    287,138       274,747  

Allowance for loan losses

    (5,332 )     (5,357 )

Loans, net

    281,806       269,390  
                 

Loans held for sale at fair value

    29,395       31,298  

Bank-owned life insurance

    14,963       14,834  

Bank premises and equipment, net

    9,441       9,512  

Accrued interest receivable

    1,907       1,854  

Other real estate owned, net

    4,701       4,897  

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

    1,140       1,606  

Other assets

    6,714       7,840  

Total assets

  $ 523,083     $ 516,498  
                 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

Liabilities

               

Deposits

               

Non-interest bearing

  $ 80,048     $ 76,747  

Interest-bearing:

               

NOW accounts

    62,640       59,661  

Money market accounts

    77,180       74,056  

Savings

    56,866       56,757  

Time deposits less than $100,000

    53,434       54,859  

Time deposits $100,000 or greater

    72,604       72,637  

Brokered and wholesale deposits

    24,381       24,988  

Total deposits

    427,153       419,705  
                 

Short-term debt

    15,000       22,200  

Repurchase agreements

    13,481       12,111  

Other liabilities

    7,975       5,593  

Total liabilities

    463,609       459,609  
                 

Shareholders’ equity

               

Preferred stock, par value $.001; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

    -       -  

Common stock, par value $.001; 9,000,000 shares authorized; 3,594,973 and 3,572,204 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

    4       4  

Additional paid-in capital

    16,364       16,192  

Retained earnings

    45,449       44,758  

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)

    (2,343 )     (4,065 )

Total shareholders’ equity

    59,474       56,889  
                 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $ 523,083     $ 516,498  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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GEORGIA-CAROLINA BANCSHARES, INC.        

Consolidated Statements of Income        

(Unaudited)        

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 

Interest income

               

Interest and fees on loans

  $ 3,820     $ 3,884  

Interest on taxable securities

    635       514  

Interest on nontaxable securities

    151       116  

Other interest income

    4       6  

Total interest income

    4,610       4,520  
                 

Interest expense

               

Interest on NOW, money market, and savings deposits

    126       147  

Interest on time deposits less than $100,000

    111       134  

Interest on time deposits $100,000 or greater

    148       170  

Interest on brokered and wholesale deposits

    59       112  

Interest on funds purchased and other borrowings

    17       6  

Total interest expense

    461       569  
                 

Net interest income

    4,149       3,951  
                 

Provision for loan losses

    (222 )     (602 )
                 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

    4,371       4,553  
                 

Non-interest income

               

Service charges on deposits

    343       370  

Mortgage banking activities

    1,425       2,004  

Net gains on sales of other real estate

    82       145  

Net gains on securities available for sale

    16       13  

Other

    402       1,257  

Total non-interest income

    2,268       3,789  
                 

Non-interest expense

               

Salaries and employee benefits

    3,327       3,074  

Occupancy expenses

    381       368  

Other real estate owned expenses

    169       159  

Other

    1,617       1,612  

Total non-interest expense

    5,494       5,213  
                 

Income before income taxes

    1,145       3,129  
                 

Income tax expense

    293       822  
                 

Net income

  $ 852     $ 2,307  
                 

Earnings per common share

               

Basic

  $ 0.24     $ 0.65  

Diluted

  $ 0.24     $ 0.65  
                 

Dividends per common share

  $ 0.045     $ 0.040  

  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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GEORGIA-CAROLINA BANCSHARES, INC.        

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income        

(Unaudited)        

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 
                 

Net income

  $ 852     $ 2,307  
                 

Other comprehensive income:

               
                 

Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during the period

    2,550       (502 )

Tax effect of unrealized holding (gain) loss

    (817 )     237  

Reclassification for gain included in net income

    (16 )     (13 )

Tax effect of gain included in net income

    5       4  

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

    1,722       (274 )
                 

Comprehensive income

  $ 2,574     $ 2,033  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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GEORGIA-CAROLINA BANCSHARES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

(Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands except share data)

 

   

Common Stock Shares

   

Common Stock Par Value

   

Additional Paid-in-Capital

   

Retained Earnings

   

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

   

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

Balance at January 1, 2013

    3,528,296     $ 4     $ 15,687     $ 39,177     $ 1,457     $ 56,325  

Net income

    -       -       -       2,307       -       2,307  

Other comprehensive income

    -       -       -       -       (274 )     (274 )

Stock-based compensation expense

    -       -       24       -       -       24  

Issuance of restricted stock for compensation

    24,006       -       27       -       -       27  

Issuance of stock for directors' fees

    2,981       -       39       -       -       39  

Dividends

    -       -       -       (142 )     -       (142 )

Balance at March 31, 2013

    3,555,283     $ 4     $ 15,777     $ 41,342     $ 1,183     $ 58,306  
                                                 
                                                 

Balance at January 1, 2014

    3,572,204     $ 4     $ 16,192     $ 44,758     $ (4,065 )   $ 56,889  

Net income

    -       -       -       852       -       852  

Other comprehensive loss

    -       -       -       -       1,722       1,722  

Stock-based compensation expense

    -       -       22       -       -       22  

Issuance of restricted stock for compensation

    20,292       -       115       -       -       115  

Issuance of stock for directors' fees

    2,477       -       35       -       -       35  

Dividends

    -       -       -       (161 )     -       (161 )

Balance at March 31, 2014

    3,594,973     $ 4     $ 16,364     $ 45,449     $ (2,343 )   $ 59,474  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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GEORGIA-CAROLINA BANCSHARES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 

Cash flows from operating activities

               

Net income

  $ 852     $ 2,307  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    158       145  

Provision for loan losses

    (222 )     (602 )

Write-downs of other real estate owned

    65       -  

Net gains on sale of other real estate owned

    (82 )     (145 )

Loss on sale of equipment

    -       1  

Net gains on securities available for sale

    (16 )     (13 )

Mortgage banking activities

    (1,425 )     (2,004 )

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale

    67,156       107,648  

Originations of loans held for sale

    (63,828 )     (91,507 )

Increase in cash value of bank-owned life insurance

    (129 )     (84 )

Stock-based compensation expense

    137       51  

Stock issued for directors' fees

    35       39  

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense

    (210 )     31  

(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable

    (53 )     18  

(Increase) decrease in other assets

    498       (1,051 )

Increase in accrued interest payable

    4       5  

Increase in other liabilities

    2,378       325  

Net cash provided by operating activities

    5,318       15,164  
                 

Cash flows from investing activities

               

Loan originations and collections, net

    (12,235 )     (604 )

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

    (7,138 )     (20,146 )

Proceeds from maturities and calls of available-for-sale securities

    4,679       8,195  

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

    6,659       5,906  

Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock

    466       1,168  

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned

    254       929  

Net additions to bank premises and equipment

    (60 )     (449 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (7,375 )     (5,001 )
                 

Cash flows from financing activities

               

Net increase in deposits

    7,448       6,626  

Net repayments of short-term borrowings

    (7,200 )     (25,028 )

Increase (decrease) in repurchase agreements

    1,370       (374 )

Cash dividends paid

    (161 )     (142 )

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    1,457       (18,918 )
                 

Net decrease in cash and due from banks

    (600 )     (8,755 )
                 

Cash and due from banks at beginning of the period

    16,828       30,279  

Cash and due from banks at end of the period

  $ 16,228     $ 21,524  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information

 

The Bank had the following significant non-cash transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

  

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

               

Interest received

  $ 4,558     $ 4,538  

Interest paid

    457       564  

Income taxes paid

    -       -  
                 

Supplemental noncash information:

               

Transfers from loans to other real estate owned

    41       143  

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities, net of tax

  $ 1,722     $ (274 )

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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GEORGIA-CAROLINA BANCSHARES, INC.

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Georgia-Carolina Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiary, First Bank of Georgia (the “Bank”), and the wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank, Willhaven Holdings, LLC. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in the consolidation of the Company and the Bank.

 

The consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2014 and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are unaudited and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

The financial information included herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for interim periods.

 

Note 2 – Investment Securities

 

The amortized cost and fair value amounts of securities owned as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are shown below:

 

   

March 31, 2014

 
   

Amortized

Cost

   

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

   

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

   

Fair Value

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 

Securities available-for-sale:

                               

U.S. Government and agency

  $ 57,693     $ 128     $ (2,439 )   $ 55,382  

Mortgage-backed

    65,330       544       (1,195 )     64,679  

State and municipal

    32,474       427       (869 )     32,032  

Corporate bonds

    4,736       45       (86 )     4,695  
                                 

Total

  $ 160,233     $ 1,144     $ (4,589 )   $ 156,788  

 

 
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Note 2 – Investment Securities (continued)

 

   

December 31, 2013

 
   

Amortized

Cost

   

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

   

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

   

Fair Value

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 

Securities available-for-sale:

                               

U.S. Government and agency

  $ 61,486     $ 146     $ (3,351 )   $ 58,281  

Mortgage-backed

    66,095       558       (1,921 )     64,732  

State and municipal

    32,088       255       (1,592 )     30,751  

Corporate bonds

    4,749       25       (99 )     4,675  
                                 

Total

  $ 164,418     $ 984     $ (6,963 )   $ 158,439  

 

The amortized cost and fair value of securities as of March 31, 2014 by contractual maturity are as follows. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities in mortgage-backed securities, as the mortgages underlying the securities may be called or prepaid without penalty; therefore, these securities are not included in the maturity categories in the following maturity summary.

 

   

Securities Available-for-Sale

 
   

Amortized Cost

   

Fair Value

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 
                 

Less than one year

  $ 9,250     $ 8,555  

One to five years

    24,469       24,200  

Five to ten years

    37,107       35,847  

Over ten years

    24,077       23,507  

Mortgage-backed securities

    65,330       64,679  

Total

  $ 160,233     $ 156,788  

 

Securities with a carrying amount of approximately $70.8 million and $64.1 million were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Bank sold $6.7 million in securities available-for-sale, realizing gains of $97,800 and losses of $82,000 for a net gain of $15,800. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Bank sold $5.9 million in securities available-for-sale, realizing gains of $71,600 and losses of $58,500 for a net gain of $13,100.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Bank reclassified $16,000 and $13,000, respectively, in gains from accumulated other comprehensive income to gain on sale of securities. The tax effect of $5,000 and $4,000 was included in income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

 
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Note 2 – Investment Securities (continued)

 

Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, follows:

 

   

March 31, 2014

 
   

Less than Twelve Months

   

Over Twelve Months

 
   

Number of

Securities

   

Fair Value

   

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

   

Number of

Securities

   

Fair Value

   

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 

Securities available-for-sale:

                                               

U.S. Government and agency

    15     $ 25,291     $ (900 )     14     $ 21,004     $ (1,539 )

Mortgage-backed

    23       32,006       (873 )     5       7,911       (322 )

State and municipal

    27       12,189       (479 )     13       5,188       (390 )

Corporate bonds

    3       2,660       (86 )     -       -       -  
                                                 

Total

    68     $ 72,146     $ (2,338 )     32     $ 34,103     $ (2,251 )

 

   

December 31, 2013

 
   

Less than Twelve Months

   

Over Twelve Months

 
   

Number of

Securities

   

Fair Value

   

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

   

Number of

Securities

   

Fair Value

   

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 

Securities available-for-sale:

                                               

U.S. Government and agency

    23     $ 34,142     $ (1,911 )     7     $ 11,759       (1,440 )

Mortgage-backed

    31       40,852       (1,744 )     3       5,294       (177 )

State and municipal

    41       19,934       (1,156 )     8       3,028       (436 )

Corporate bonds

    4       3,487       (99 )     -       -       -  
                                                 

Total

    99     $ 98,415     $ (4,910 )     18     $ 20,081     $ (2,053 )

 

Management evaluates investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a periodic basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuers, and (3) the intent and ability of the Bank to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

 

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the gross unrealized losses in securities available-for-sale are primarily the result of changes in market interest rates and not related to the credit quality of the underlying issuer. All of the securities are U.S. agency debt securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and municipal securities. Management has determined that no declines in market value are deemed to be other than temporary at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Securities rated below Moody’s (Baa) or Standard & Poor’s (BBB-) are not purchased. Non-rated municipal securities are limited to those bonds in the state of Georgia, and possess no greater risk that (Baa) or (BBB) bonds.

 

 
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Corporate bonds will have a minimum rating at purchase of Moody’s (A3), S&P (A-), or Fitch (A-). The Bank does not intend to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery.

 

Included in “Other assets” is an investment of approximately $157,500 net of amortization, in a real estate rehabilitation project located in Georgia that will provide the Bank with state tax credits for approximately the next two years.

 

Note 3 – Loans

 

The Bank engages in a full complement of lending activities, including commercial, consumer and real estate loans. The composition of loans at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:

 

   

March 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 
                 

Commercial and industrial

  $ 19,114     $ 18,113  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

    59,321       60,476  

Real estate - residential

    59,188       55,792  

Real estate - commercial

    145,807       136,632  

Consumer

    3,943       3,931  

Total loans

    287,373       274,944  

Deferred loan fees

    (235 )     (197 )

Total loans, net of deferred fees

    287,138       274,747  

Allowance for loan losses

    (5,332 )     (5,357 )
                 

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

  $ 281,806     $ 269,390  

 

Loan segments

 

Commercial and industrial loans are directed principally towards individual, partnership or corporate borrowers, for a variety of business purposes.  These loans include short-term lines of credit, short-term to medium-term plant and equipment loans, and loans for general working capital.  Risks associated with this type of lending arise from the impact of economic stresses on the business operations of borrowers. The Bank mitigates such risks to the loan portfolio by diversifying lending across North American Industry Classification System (“NAICS”) codes and has experienced very low levels of loss for this loan type for the past three years.  

  

Real estate – construction, land and land development loans consist of residential and commercial construction loans as well as land and land development loans.  Land development loans are primarily construction and development loans to builders in the Augusta and Savannah, Georgia markets.  These loan portfolios possess an increased level of risk compared to other types. The Bank’s approach to financing the development, financing the construction and providing the ultimate residential mortgage loans to the residential property purchasers has resulted in less exposure to the effects of declines in property values. These loans include certain real estate – construction loans classified as acquisition, development & construction. The loans are managed by the Bank’s construction division.

  

 
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Real estate – residential loans include residential mortgage lending and are primarily single-family residential loans secured by the residential property.  Residential property values have stabilized over the past year, and this loan type has experienced decreases in historical losses over the past three years. Home equity lines are also included in real estate – residential loans.

 

Real estate – commercial loans include commercial mortgage loans that are generally secured by office buildings, retail establishments and other types of real property, both owner occupied and non-owner occupied. A significant component of this type of lending is to owner occupied borrowers, including churches.

 

Consumer loans consist primarily of installment loans to individuals for personal, family or household purposes, including automobile loans to individuals and pre-approved lines of credit.  The Bank has experienced low levels of loss for this loan type for the past three years compared to the other loan types.

 

Loan risk grades

 

The Company categorizes loans into risk grades based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: future repayment ability, financial condition, collateral, administration, management ability of borrower, and history and character of borrower. Grades are assigned at loan origination and may be changed due to the result of a loan review or at the discretion of management. The Company uses the following definitions for risk grades:

 

Grade 1: Highest quality - Alternate sources of cash exist, such as the commercial paper market, capital market, internal liquidity or other bank lines. These are national or regional companies with excellent cash flow which covers all debt service requirements and a significant portion of capital expenditures. Balance sheet strength and liquidity are excellent and exceed the industry norms. Financial trends are positive. Corporate borrowers are market leaders within the industry and the industry performance is excellent. This grade includes loans which are fully secured by cash or equivalents. This grade includes loans secured by marketable securities with no less than 25% margin. Borrowers are of unquestionable financial strength. Financial standing of borrower is known and borrower exhibits superior liquidity, net worth, cash flow and leverage.

 

Grade 2: Above average quality - There is minimal risk. Borrowers have strong, stable financial trends. There is strong cash flow covering debt service requirements and some portion of capital expenditures. Alternate sources of repayment are evident and financial ratios are comparable to or exceed the industry norms. Financial trends are positive. Borrower has prominent position within the industry or the local economy and the industry performance is above average. Management is strong in most areas and management depth is good. This grade includes loans secured by marketable securities with a margin less than 25%, and includes borrowers who have stable and reliable cash flow and above average liquidity and cash flow. There is modest risk from exposure to contingent liabilities.

 

Grade 3: Average quality - Cash flow is adequate to cover all debt service requirements but not capital expenditures. Balance sheet may be leveraged but still comparable to industry norms. Financial trends are stable to mixed over the long term but no significant concerns presently exist. Generally there is a stable industry outlook, although there may be some cyclical characteristics. Borrowers are of average position in the industry or the local economy. The management team is considered capable and stable. This grade includes borrowers with reliable cash flow and alternate sources of repayment which may require the sale of assets. Financial position has been leveraged to a modest degree. However, the borrower has a relatively strong net worth considering income and debt.

 

 
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Grade 4: Below average quality - These loans require more frequent monitoring. Stability is lacking in the primary repayment source, cash flow, credit history or liquidity; however, the instability is manageable and considered temporary. Overall trends are not yet adverse. These loans exhibit Grade 3 financial characteristics but may lack proper and complete documentation. Sources of income or cash flow have become unstable or may possibly decline given current business or economic conditions. The borrower has a highly leveraged financial position or limited capital. Speculative construction loans originated by third parties are included in this grade.

 

Grade 5: Other Assets Especially Mentioned - These loans have potential weaknesses which may inadequately protect the Bank’s position at some future date. Unlike a Grade 4 credit, adverse trends in the borrower’s operations and/or financial position are evident, but have not yet developed into well-defined credit weaknesses. Specific negative events within the borrower or the industry have occurred, which may jeopardize cash flow. Borrower’s operations are highly cyclical or vulnerable to economic or market conditions. Management has potential weaknesses and management depth is lacking. Borrower is taking positive steps to alleviate potential weaknesses and has the potential for improvement and upgrade. Corrective strategy to protect the Bank may be required and active management attention is warranted. Some minor delinquencies may exist from time to time. Borrowers exhibit some degree of weakness in financial condition. This may manifest itself in a reduction of net worth and liquidity.

 

Grade 6: Substandard - A substandard loan has a well-defined weakness or weaknesses in the primary repayment source and undue reliance is placed on secondary repayment sources (collateral or guarantors). No loss beyond the specific reserves of the allowance for loan losses allocated to these loans is presently expected based on a current assessment of collateral values and guarantor cash flow. However, there is the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some future loss if the credit weaknesses are not corrected. Management is inadequate to the extent that the business’s ability to continue operations is in question. Intensive effort to correct the weaknesses and ensure protection against loss of principal (i.e. additional collateral) is mandatory. Delinquency of principal or interest may exist. Net worth, repayment ability, management and collateral protection, all exhibit weakness. In the case of consumer credit, closed end consumer installment loans delinquent between 90 and 119 days (4 monthly payments) will be minimally classified Substandard. Open end consumer credits will be minimally classified substandard if delinquent 90 to 179 days (4 to 6 billing cycles).

 

Grade 7: Doubtful - A doubtful loan has well-defined weaknesses as in Grade 6 with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, is highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is very high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors which may work to strengthen the credit, its classification as a loss is deferred until a more exact status can be determined. Pending factors include proposed merger, acquisition, liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral, and refinancing plans. Borrower is facing extreme financial distress, bankruptcy or liquidation, and prospects for recovery are limited. Loans are seriously in default and should be on non-accrual status. Collateral and guarantor protection are insufficient. Efforts are directed solely at retirement of debt, e.g., asset liquidation. Due to their highly questionable collectability, loans rated doubtful should not remain in this category for an extended period of time.

 

Grade 8: Loss - Loans classified loss are considered uncollectable and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off the asset while pursuing recovery. In the case of consumer credit, closed end consumer installment loans delinquent 120 days or more (5 monthly payments) will be classified Loss. Open end consumer credits will be classified Loss if delinquent 180 days or more (7 or more billing cycles).

 

 
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As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Bank had no loans classified as Grade 7 or 8.  It is the Bank’s practice, in most cases, to take a charge-off when a loan or portion of a loan is deemed doubtful or loss.  Consequently, the remaining principal balance, if applicable, which has been evaluated as collectible, is graded accordingly.

 

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the principal balances of risk grades of loans by loan class, were as follows:

 

   

March 31, 2014

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 
   

Grades 1 - 4

   

Grade 5

   

Grade 6

   

Total

 

Commercial and industrial

  $ 19,030     $ 84     $ -     $ 19,114  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

                               

Acquistion, development, & construction

    11,179       121       -       11,300  

Other real estate - construction

    47,967       -       54       48,021  

Real estate - residential

                               

Home equity lines

    17,687       -       154       17,841  

Other real estate - residential

    40,183       573       591       41,347  

Real estate - commercial

                               

Owner occupied

    55,406       4,729       1,350       61,485  

Non-owner occupied

    76,968       6,741       613       84,322  

Consumer

    3,927       -       16       3,943  

Total loans receivable

  $ 272,347     $ 12,248     $ 2,778     $ 287,373  

 

   

December 31, 2013

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 
   

Grades 1 - 4

   

Grade 5

   

Grade 6

   

Total

 

Commercial and industrial

  $ 18,010     $ 103     $ -     $ 18,113  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

                               

Acquistion, development, & construction

    11,257       49       -       11,306  

Other real estate - construction

    49,078       -       92       49,170  

Real estate - residential

                               

Home equity lines

    18,021       -       110       18,131  

Other real estate - residential

    36,493       612       556       37,661  

Real estate - commercial

                               

Owner occupied

    54,450       4,845       1,493       60,788  

Non-owner occupied

    67,989       6,786       1,069       75,844  

Consumer

    3,910       -       21       3,931  

Total loans receivable

  $ 259,208     $ 12,395     $ 3,341     $ 274,944  

 

The credit risk profile by risk grade category excludes accrued interest receivables of approximately $950,000 and $953,000 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

 
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The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan segment and the allowance by impairment method as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

 

Allowance for Loan Losses Activity and Allowance by Impairment Method

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Commercial and industrial

   

Real estate - construction, land and land development

   

Real estate - residential

   

Real estate - commercial

   

Consumer

   

Unallocated

   

Total

 
                                                         

Beginning balance

  $ 227     $ 1,626     $ 772     $ 2,458     $ 210     $ 64     $ 5,357  

Charge offs

    -       (37 )     -       -       (23 )     -       (60 )

Recoveries

    2       233       3       11       8       -       257  

Provisions

    10       (406 )     50       99       12       13       (222 )

Ending balance

  $ 239     $ 1,416     $ 825     $ 2,568     $ 207     $ 77     $ 5,332  
                                                         

Ending balances:

                                                       

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ -     $ -     $ 80     $ 249     $ 1     $ -     $ 330  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 239     $ 1,416     $ 745     $ 2,319     $ 206     $ 77     $ 5,002  

 

Allowance for Loan Losses Activity and Allowance by Impairment Method

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Commercial and industrial

   

Real estate - construction, land and land development

   

Real estate - residential

   

Real estate - commercial

   

Consumer

   

Unallocated

   

Total

 
                                                         

Beginning balance

  $ 225     $ 2,870     $ 794     $ 1,872     $ 77     $ 116     $ 5,954  

Charge offs

    -       -       (49 )     (54 )     (13 )     -       (116 )

Recoveries

    1       229       3       11       10       -       254  

Provisions

    51       (751 )     (34 )     65       112       (45 )     (602 )

Ending balance

  $ 277     $ 2,348     $ 714     $ 1,894     $ 186     $ 71     $ 5,490  
                                                         

Ending balances:

                                                       

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 26     $ 56     $ 76     $ 176     $ -     $ -     $ 334  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 251     $ 2,292     $ 638     $ 1,718     $ 186     $ 71     $ 5,156  

 

 
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The following table presents the allowance by impairment method as of December 31, 2013:

 

Allowance by Impairment Method

December 31, 2013

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Commercial

and industrial

   

Real estate - construction, land and land development

   

Real estate - residential

   

Real estate - commercial

   

Consumer

   

Unallocated

   

Total

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ -     $ 37     $ 67     $ 252     $ 2     $ -     $ 358  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 227     $ 1,589     $ 705     $ 2,206     $ 208     $ 64     $ 4,999  

Ending balances:

  $ 227     $ 1,626     $ 772     $ 2,458     $ 210     $ 64     $ 5,357  

 

The following table presents the recorded investment in loans receivable, including accrued interest and excluding deferred loan fees, by loan segment based on impairment method as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

Recorded Investment in Loans Receivable

As of March 31, 2014

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Commercial and industrial

   

Real estate - construction, land and land development

   

Real estate - residential

   

Real estate - commercial

   

Consumer

   

Total

 
                                                 

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ -     $ 54     $ 1,748     $ 6,550     $ 16     $ 8,368  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 19,175     $ 59,296     $ 57,680     $ 139,861     $ 3,943     $ 279,955  
                                                 

Ending balance total

  $ 19,175     $ 59,350     $ 59,428     $ 146,411     $ 3,959     $ 288,323  

 

 
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Recorded Investment in Loans Receivable

As of December 31, 2013

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Commercial

and industrial

   

Real estate - construction, land and land development

   

Real estate - residential

   

Real estate - commercial

   

Consumer

   

Total

 
                                                 

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ -     $ 92     $ 1,695     $ 7,053     $ 21     $ 8,861  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 18,177     $ 60,670     $ 54,367     $ 129,896     $ 3,926     $ 267,036  
                                                 

Ending balance total

  $ 18,177     $ 60,762     $ 56,062     $ 136,949     $ 3,947     $ 275,897  

 

 
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Impaired loans             

 

Loans for which it is probable that the payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired, and are individually evaluated for impairment. The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment and the related allowance by loan segment as of and for the periods ended March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

Impaired Loans

As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Unpaid Principal Balance

   

Recorded Investment

   

Related Allowance

   

Average Recorded Investment

   

Interest Income Recognized

 

With no related allowance recorded:

                                       

Commercial and industrial

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

                                       

Acquistion, development, & construction

    -       -       -       -       -  

Other real estate - construction

    92       54       -       55       1  

Real estate - residential

                                       

Home equity lines

    161       161       -       162       1  

Other real estate - residential

    1,336       1,271       -       1,238       10  

Real estate - comercial

                                       

Owner occupied

    5,164       5,133       -       5,146       50  

Non-owner occupied

    615       615       -       622       8  

Consumer

    25       15       -       17       -  

Total

  $ 7,393     $ 7,249     $ -     $ 7,240     $ 70  
                                         

With an allowance recorded:

                                       

Commercial and industrial

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

                                       

Acquistion, development, & construction

    -       -       -       -       -  

Other real estate - construction

    -       -       -       -       -  

Real estate - residential

                                       

Home equity lines

    61       61       16       61       -  

Other real estate - residential

    255       255       64       258       1  

Real estate - comercial

                                       

Owner occupied

    802       802       249       806       6  

Non-owner occupied

    -       -       -       -       -  

Consumer

    1       1       1       -       -  

Total

  $ 1,119     $ 1,119     $ 330     $ 1,125     $ 7  
                                         

Total impaired loans

                                       

Commercial and industrial

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

                                       

Acquistion, development, & construction

    -       -       -       -       -  

Other real estate - construction

    92       54       -       55       1  

Real estate - residential

                                       

Home equity lines

    222       222       16       223       1  

Other real estate - residential

    1,591       1,526       64       1,496       11  

Real estate - comercial

                                       

Owner occupied

    5,966       5,935       249       5,952       56  

Non-owner occupied

    615       615       -       622       8  

Consumer

    26       16       1       17       -  

Total

  $ 8,512     $ 8,368     $ 330     $ 8,365     $ 77  

 

 
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Impaired Loans

As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2013

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Unpaid Principal Balance

   

Recorded Investment

   

Related Allowance

   

Average Recorded Investment

   

Interest Income Recognized

 

With no related allowance recorded:

                                       

Commercial and industrial

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

                                       

Acquistion, development, & construction

    -       -       -       -       -  

Other real estate - construction

    144       55       -       134       2  

Real estate - residential

                                       

Home equity lines

    162       162       -       162       3  

Other real estate - residential

    1,342       1,260       -       1,287       69  

Real estate - comercial

                                       

Owner occupied

    5,219       5,184       -       5,192       217  

Non-owner occupied

    1,060       1,057       -       1,061       37  

Consumer

    31       19       -       30       -  

Total

  $ 7,958     $ 7,737     $ -     $ 7,866     $ 328  
                                         

With an allowance recorded:

                                       

Commercial and industrial

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

                                       

Acquistion, development, & construction

    -       -       -       -       -  

Other real estate - construction

    37       37       37       37       -  

Real estate - residential

                                       

Home equity lines

    14       14       7       14       -  

Other real estate - residential

    259       259       60       259       4  

Real estate - comercial

                                       

Owner occupied

    812       812       252       820       32  

Non-owner occupied

    -       -       -       -       -  

Consumer

    2       2       2       2       -  

Total

  $ 1,124     $ 1,124     $ 358     $ 1,132     $ 36  
                                         

Total impaired loans

                                       

Commercial and industrial

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

                                       

Acquistion, development, & construction

    -       -       -       -       -  

Other real estate - construction

    181       92       37       171       2  

Real estate - residential

                                       

Home equity lines

    176       176       7       176       3  

Other real estate - residential

    1,601       1,519       60       1,546       73  

Real estate - comercial

                                       

Owner occupied

    6,031       5,996       252       6,012       249  

Non-owner occupied

    1,060       1,057       -       1,061       37  

Consumer

    33       21       2       32       -  

Total

  $ 9,082     $ 8,861     $ 358     $ 8,998     $ 364  

 

 

For purposes of this disclosure, the unpaid principal balance is not reduced for net charge-offs.

 

 
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Note 3 – Loans (continued)

 

The following tables present a summary of current, past due and nonaccrual loans as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 by loan class:

 

Analysis of Current, Past Due and Nonaccrual Loans

As of March 31, 2014

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Accruing

                                 
   

30-89 Days Past Due

   

90 Days or more Past Due

   

Nonaccrual

   

Total Past Due and Nonaccrual

   

Current and not Past Due or Nonaccrual

   

Total Loans

 

Commercial and industrial

  $ 203     $ -     $ -     $ 203     $ 18,911     $ 19,114  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

    -                                          

Acquistion, development, & construction

    -       -       -       -       11,300       11,300  

Other real estate - construction

    425       -       15       440       47,581       48,021  

Real estate - residential

                                               

Home equity lines

    200       26       154       380       17,461       17,841  

Other real estate - residential

    458       -       551       1,009       40,338       41,347  

Real estate - comercial

                                               

Owner occupied

    238       -       596       834       60,651       61,485  

Non-owner occupied

    20       441       -       461       83,861       84,322  

Consumer

    73       -       16       89       3,854       3,943  

Total

  $ 1,617     $ 467     $ 1,332     $ 3,416     $ 283,957     $ 287,373  

 

 
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Note 3 – Loans (continued)

 

Analysis of Current, Past Due and Nonaccrual Loans

As of December 31, 2013

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Accruing

                                 
   

30-89 Days Past Due

   

90 Days or more Past Due

   

Nonaccrual

   

Total Past Due and Nonaccrual

   

Current and not Past Due or Nonaccrual

   

Total Loans

 

Commercial and industrial

  $ 59     $ -     $ -     $ 59     $ 18,054     $ 18,113  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

                                               

Acquistion, development, & construction

    -       -       -       -       11,306       11,306  

Other real estate - construction

    125       31       52       208       48,962       49,170  

Real estate - residential

                                               

Home equity lines

    132       -       110       242       17,889       18,131  

Other real estate - residential

    468       -       556       1,024       36,637       37,661  

Real estate - comercial

                                               

Owner occupied

    919       -       744       1,663       59,125       60,788  

Non-owner occupied

    -       -       441       441       75,403       75,844  

Consumer

    6       -       21       27       3,904       3,931  

Total

  $ 1,709     $ 31     $ 1,924     $ 3,664     $ 271,280     $ 274,944  

 

 

The Bank’s policy is that loans placed on nonaccrual will typically remain on nonaccrual status until all principal and interest payments are brought current and the prospect for future payments in accordance with the loan agreement appear relatively certain. The Bank’s policy generally requires six consecutive months of payment performance to warrant a return to accrual status.

 

Troubled debt restructurings

 

Troubled debt restructurings are defined as debt modifications, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties, in which the Bank grants a concession that it would not otherwise consider. Such a concession may stem from an agreement between the Bank and the borrower, or may be imposed by law or a court. Some examples of modifications are as follows:

 

Rate Modification - A modification in which the interest rate is changed below the current market rate.

 

Term Modification - A modification in which the maturity date, timing of payments, or frequency of payments is changed.

 

Interest Only Modification – A modification in which the loan is converted to interest-only payments for a period of time.

 

Payment Modification – A modification in which the dollar amount of the payment is changed, other than an interest only modification described above.

 

Transfer of Assets Modification – A modification in which a transfer of assets has occurred to partially satisfy debt, including foreclosure and repossession.

 

Combination Modification – Any other type of modification, including the use of multiple categories above.

 

 
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Note 3 – Loans (continued)

 

The following tables present the Bank’s loans classified as troubled debt restructurings by loan class as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

As of March 31, 2014

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Number of Contracts

   

Accrual

   

Nonaccrual

   

Total Restructurings

 

Commercial and industrial

    -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

                               

Acquistion, development, & construction

    -       -       -       -  

Other real estate - construction

    -       -       -       -  

Real estate - residential

                               

Home equity lines

    1       66       -       66  

Other real estate - residential

    9       896       -       896  

Real estate - comercial

                               

Owner occupied

    13       5,394       330       5,724  

Non-owner occupied

    2       563       -       563  

Consumer

    -       -       -       -  

Total

    25     $ 6,919     $ 330     $ 7,249  

 

 

As of December 31, 2013

(dollars in thousands)

 

   

Number of Contracts

   

Accrual

   

Nonaccrual

   

Total Restructurings

 

Commercial and industrial

    -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Real estate - construction, land and land development

                               

Acquistion, development, & construction

    -       -       -       -  

Other real estate - construction

    -       -       -       -  

Real estate - residential

                               

Home equity lines

    1       66       -       66  

Other real estate - residential

    10       925       -       925  

Real estate - comercial

                               

Owner occupied

    13       5,302       473       5,775  

Non-owner occupied

    1       563       -       563  

Consumer

    -       -       -       -  

Total

    25     $ 6,856     $ 473     $ 7,329  

 

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no outstanding commitments to advance additional funds on troubled debt restructurings.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2014, there was one newly restructured loan which totaled $17,600 compared to four newly restructured loans which totaled $808,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The impact of these modifications was not material to the consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

 
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Note 3 – Loans (continued)

 

Loans receivable modified as troubled debt restructurings and with a payment default, with the payment default occurring within 12 months of the restructure date, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, were $0 and $435,000, respectively.

 

Note 4 – Stock-Based Compensation

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company made restricted stock awards totaling 20,292 and 24,006, respectively. The awards granted in 2014 which vest fully at the end of three years totaled 15,698. The awards granted in 2014 which immediately vest totaled 4,594. The awards granted in 2013 which vest fully at the end of three years totaled 16,406. The awards granted in 2013 which vest fully at the end of five years totaled 7,600. The Company recorded restricted stock expense of $114,498 and $27,086 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded stock option expense of $22,356 and $24,333, respectively. The Company did not award any stock options during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Future levels of compensation cost related to share-based compensation awards may be impacted by new awards and/or modifications, repurchases and cancellations of existing awards.

 

Note 5 – Earnings Per Share

 

Earnings per common share are calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share include the effect of outstanding stock options. The following table is a reconciliation of the income amounts and common stock amounts utilized in computing the Company’s earnings per share for the periods then ended:

 

   

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

 
   

Income

(Numerator)

   

Shares

(Denominator)

   

Per Share

 
   

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Basic EPS

                       

Net income available to common shareholder

  $ 852       3,587,799     $ 0.24  

Effect of stock options outstanding

    -       31,813       -  

Diluted EPS

                       

Net income available to common shareholder

  $ 852       3,619,612     $ 0.24  

 

   

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

 
   

Income

(Numerator)

   

Shares

(Denominator)

   

Per Share

 
   

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Basic EPS

                       

Net income available to common shareholder

  $ 2,307       3,546,895     $ 0.65  

Effect of stock options outstanding

    -       22,889       -  

Diluted EPS

                       

Net income available to common shareholder

  $ 2,307       3,569,784     $ 0.65  

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were 47,365 and 106,483 outstanding stock options, respectively, that were antidilutive since the exercise price exceeded the average market price.

 

 
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Note 6 – Fair Value Measurement

 

The Company utilizes fair value measurement to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value measurements where required. For assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, it is the Company’s policy to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements.

 

The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are as follows:

 

Level 1 – Valuations are readily obtainable because the assets and liabilities are traded on active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. At March 31, 2014, the Company had no Level 1 assets.

 

Level 2 – Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources via independent providers for market transactions involving similar assets or liabilities. The Company’s principal markets for these securities are the secondary institutional markets and valuations are based on observable market data in those markets. At March 31, 2014, the Company’s Level 2 assets included U.S. Government agency obligations, state and municipal bonds, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, and mortgage loans held for sale.

 

Level 3 – Valuations are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and are not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets include impaired loans and other real estate owned as discussed below.

 

Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for determining fair value for assets and liabilities:

 

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

Investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the securities’ credit rating, prepayment assumptions, and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Periodically, management compares the fair values obtained through its pricing provider with another independent party to determine reliability. The Company classified $156.8 million and $158.4 million of investment securities available-for-sale subject to recurring fair value adjustments as Level 2 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

Loans

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once an individual loan is identified as impaired, management measures the impairment. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated primarily using the collateral value. However, in some cases other methods are used, such as market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value, and discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans with respect to which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. At March 31, 2014, substantially all of the impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral, or those that have been charged down to the fair value of collateral, require classification in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the collateral is generally based on recent third party appraisals, tax valuations, or broker price opinions.

 

 
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Note 6 – Fair Value Measurement (continued)

 

The appraisals may include adjustments by the appraisers for differences between approaches such as the comparable sales approach and the income approach. 

 

As such, the Company records these collateral dependent impaired loans at fair value as nonrecurring Level 3. Collateral dependent impaired loans recorded at fair value totaled $1.0 million and $1.4 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Specific loan loss allowances for these impaired loans totaled $330,000 and $358,000 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale are carried at fair value on a recurring basis, as determined by outstanding commitments from third party investors (Level 2). The Company elected the fair value option for loans held for sale on July 1, 2012. 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 non-accrual as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the aggregate fair value of loans held for sale was $29.4 million and $31.3 million, respectively; the contractual balance including accrued interest was $28.7 million and $30.9 million, respectively.

 

Interest Rate Lock Commitments

Commitments to fund mortgage loans (interest rate locks) to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments for the future delivery of these mortgage loans are accounted for as free standing derivatives (Level 2). Fair values of these mortgage derivatives are estimated based on their values at inception and changes in mortgage interest rates from the date the interest on the loan is locked. The fair value at inception and any changes in the fair values of these derivatives are included in mortgage banking activities. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the interest rate lock commitments with a positive fair value totaled $65,000 and $39,000, respectively, and were recorded in other assets. The interest rate lock commitments with a negative fair value at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 totaled $70,000 and $118,000, respectively, and were recorded in other liabilities.

 

The Company enters into forward commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans when interest rate locks are entered into, in order to hedge the change in interest rates resulting from its commitments to fund loans. Changes in the fair values of these derivatives are included in mortgage banking activities. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the forward commitments for the interest rate lock commitments with a positive fair value totaled $70,000 and $118,000, respectively, and were recorded in other assets. The forward commitments for the interest rate lock commitments with a negative fair value at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 totaled $65,000 and $39,000, respectively, and were recorded in other liabilities.

 

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the forward commitments for loans held for sale with a positive fair value totaled $101,000 and $422,000, respectively, and were recorded in other assets. The forward commitments for loans held for sale with a negative fair value at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 totaled $41,000 and $17,000, respectively, and were recorded in other liabilities.

 

Other Real Estate Owned

Foreclosed assets are adjusted to fair value less estimated selling costs upon transfer of the loans to other real estate owned, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequently, other real estate owned is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less estimated selling costs. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. Most fair values of the collateral are based on an observable market price or a current appraised value; however, in some cases an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price.

 

 
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Note 6 – Fair Value Measurement (continued)

 

Management may apply discount adjustments to the appraised value for estimated selling costs, information from comparable sales, and marketability of the property. As such, the Company records other real estate owned with subsequent write downs after transfer as nonrecurring Level 3. Other real estate owned that has had subsequent write-downs after transfer from loans to other real estate totaled $3.8 million and $3.6 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

The tables below present information as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 about assets and liabilities which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at

March 31, 2014, Using,

 
   

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Identical Assets

   

Significant Other

Observable

Inputs

   

Significant Other

Unobservable

Inputs

         
   

(Level 1)

   

(Level 2)

   

(Level 3)

   

Total

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 

U.S. Government and agency

  $ -     $ 55,382     $ -     $ 55,382  

Mortgage-backed - residential GSEs

    -       64,679       -       64,679  

State and municipal

    -       32,032       -       32,032  

Corporate bonds

    -       4,695       -       4,695  

Total

  $ -     $ 156,788     $ -     $ 156,788  
                                 

Loans held for sale

  $ -     $ 29,395     $ -     $ 29,395  

Derivative assets (1)

  $ -     $ 378     $ -     $ 378  

Derivative liabilities(1)

  $ -     $ 176     $ -     $ 176  

(1) This amount includes mortgage related interest rate lock commitments and commitments to sell.

 

 
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Note 6 – Fair Value Measurement (continued)

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at

December 31, 2013, Using,

 
   

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Identical Assets

   

Significant Other Observable

Inputs

   

Significant Other Unobservable

Inputs

         
   

(Level 1)

   

(Level 2)

   

(Level 3)

   

Total

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 

U.S. Government and agency

  $ -     $ 58,281     $ -     $ 58,281  

Mortgage-backed - residential GSEs

    -       64,732       -       64,732  

State and municipal

    -       30,751       -       30,751  

Corporate bonds

    -       4,675       -       4,675  

Total

  $ -     $ 158,439     $ -     $ 158,439  
                                 

Loans held for sale

  $ -     $ 31,298     $ -     $ 31,298  

Derivative assets (1)

  $ -     $ 823     $ -     $ 823  

Derivative liabilities(1)

  $ -     $ 175     $ -     $ 175  

(1) This amount includes mortgage related interest rate lock commitments and commitments to sell.

 

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 during the first three months of 2014 or 2013.

 

 
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Note 6 – Fair Value Measurement (continued)

 

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized below:

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at

March 31, 2014, Using,

 
   

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Identical Assets

   

Significant Other

Observable

Inputs

   

Significant Other Unobservable

Inputs

         
   

(Level 1)

   

(Level 2)

   

(Level 3)

   

Total

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 

Impaired loans, net of allowance

                               

Commercial and industrial

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Real estate - construction

    -       -       39       39  

Real estate - residential

    -       -       274       274  

Real estate - commercial

    -       -       699       699  

Consumer

    -       -       10       10  

Total impaired loans

  $ -     $ -     $ 1,022     $ 1,022  
                                 

Other real estate owned

                               

Unimproved land

  $ -     $ -     $ 457     $ 457  

Real estate - residential

    -       -       137       137  

Real estate - commercial

    -       -       3,223       3,223  

Total other real estate owned

  $ -     $ -     $ 3,817     $ 3,817  

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at

December 31, 2013, Using,

 
   

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Identical Assets

   

Significant Other

Observable

Inputs

   

Significant Other Unobservable

Inputs

         
   

(Level 1)

   

(Level 2)

   

(Level 3)

   

Total

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 

Impaired loans, net of allowance

                               

Commercial and industrial

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Real estate - construction

    -       -       40       40  

Real estate - residential

    -       -       249       249  

Real estate - commercial

    -       -       701       701  

Consumer

    -       -       11       11  

Total impaired loans

  $ -     $ -     $ 1,001     $ 1,001  
                                 

Other real estate owned

                               

Unimproved land

  $ -     $ -     $ 471     $ 471  

Real estate - residential

    -       -       144       144  

Real estate - commercial

    -       -       2,951       2,951  

Total other real estate owned

  $ -     $ -     $ 3,566     $ 3,566  

 

 

 
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Note 6 – Fair Value Measurement (continued)

 

Impaired loans that are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a principal balance of $1,352,000 with a valuation allowance of $330,000 at March 31, 2014. At December 31, 2013, impaired loans had a principal balance of $1,359,000 with a valuation allowance of $358,000. The impact of the change to the provision for loan losses was not material for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

At March 31, 2014, other real estate owned measured at fair value less costs to sell, had a net carrying amount of $4,701,000 with no valuation allowance and $65,000 in valuation adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2014, resulting in a charge of $65,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. At December 31, 2013, other real estate owned had a net carrying amount of $4,897,000 with no valuation allowance and $896,000 in valuation adjustments, resulting in a charge of $896,000 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

The following table presents quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2014 for collateral dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned:

 

 

   

Fair Value

 

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Inputs

 

Range

   

Weighted

Average

 

Impaired loans:

                           

Real estate – construction

  $ 39  

Sales comparison

Management and appraiser adjustment for difference between comparable sales

    43.33%       43.33 %

Real estate – residential

    274  

Sales comparison

Management and appraiser adjustment for difference between comparable sales

    5.82% - 94.00%       19.65 %

Real estate - commercial

    699  

Sales comparison

Management and appraiser adjustment for difference between comparable sales

    3.56% - 44.54%       13.80 %
         

Income approach

Capitalization rate

    9.50%       9.50 %

Consumer

    10  

NADA or third party valuation of underlying collateral

Management adjustment for comparable sales

    48.86% - 100%       48.86 %

Total

  $ 1,022                      
                             

Other real estate owned:

                           

Unimproved land

  $ 457  

Sales comparison

Management and appraiser adjustment for difference between comparable sales

    0.00%-11.25%       2.33 %

Real estate - residential

    137  

Sales comparison

Management and appraiser adjustment for difference between comparable sales

    29.73% - 61.53%       31.29 %

Real estate – commercial

    3,223  

Sales comparison

Management and appraiser adjustment for difference between comparable sales

    0.00% - 22.72%       15.00 %
         

Income approach

Capitalization rate

    10.00%       10.00 %

Total

  $ 3,817                      
                             

 

 
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Note 6 – Fair Value Measurement (continued)

 

Financial Instruments

Fair value measurements for assets and liabilities where there exists limited or no observable market data and, therefore, are based primarily upon estimates, are often calculated based on the economic and competitive environment, the characteristics of the asset or liability, and other factors. Therefore, the fair value cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability. Additionally, there may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique, and changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect current or future values.

 

The methods and assumptions, not previously presented, used to estimate the fair value of significant financial instruments are as follows:

 

Cash and due from banks - The carrying value of cash and due from banks approximates the fair value and these instruments are classified as Level 1.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock - The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock is not readily ascertainable since no ready market exists for the stock and there are restrictions on its transferability.

 

Accrued interest receivable The carrying value of accrued interest receivable for loans and securities approximates the fair value and is classified consistently with the level of the underlying asset.

 

Deposits - The fair value of time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies current interest rates to a schedule of aggregated expected maturities and these instruments are classified as Level 2. The carrying value of other deposits approximates the fair value and they are classified as Level 1.

 

Repurchase agreements - The carrying value of repurchase agreements approximates fair value due to their short-term nature and they are classified as Level 1.

 

Short-term debt – The fair value of short-term debt approximates the carrying value of other borrowings due to their short-term nature and they are classified as

Level 1.

 

Accrued interest payable – The carrying value of accrued interest payable for deposits, repurchase agreements and borrowings approximates the fair value and is classified consistently with the level of the underlying liability.

 

 

 
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Note 6 – Fair Value Measurement (continued)

 

The carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Bank’s financial instruments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at

March 31, 2014

   

Carrying

Value

   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

Financial assets:

                                       

Cash and due from banks

  $ 16,228     $ 16,228     $ -     $ -     $ 16,228  

Securities available for sale

    156,788       -       156,788       -       156,788  

Loans, net of allowance

    281,806       -       -       282,996       282,996  

Loans held for sale

    29,395       -       29,395       -       29,395  

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

    1,140    

N/A

   

N/A

   

N/A

   

N/A

 

Accrued interest receivable, loans

    983       -       33       950       983  

Accrued interest receivable, securities

    924       -       924       -       924  

Other derivative assets(1)

    378       -       378       -       378  
                                         

Financial liabilities

                                       

Time deposits

  $ 150,419     $ -     $ 151,432     $ -     $ 151,432  

Other deposits

    276,734       276,734       -       -       276,734  

Repurchase agreements

    13,481       13,481       -       -       13,481  

Short-term debt

    15,000       15,000       -       -       15,000  

Accrued interest payable, deposits

    406       5       401       -       406  

Accrued interest payable, short-term debt

    3       3       -       -       3  

Other derivative liabilities(1)

    176       -       176       -       176  

(1) This amount includes mortgage related interest rate lock commitments and commitments to sell.

 

 

 
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Note 6 – Fair Value Measurement (continued)

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at

December 31, 2013

 
   

Carrying

Value

   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 
Financial assets:                                        

Cash and due from banks

  $ 16,828     $ 16,828     $ -     $ -     $ 16,828  

Securities available for sale

    158,439       -       158,439       -       158,439  

Loans, net of allowance

    269,390       -       -       271,112       271,112  

Loans held for sale

    31,298       -       31,298       -       31,298  

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

    1,606    

N/A

   

N/A

   

N/A

   

N/A

 

Accrued interest receivable, loans

    974       -       21       953       974  

Accrued interest receivable, securities

    880       -       880       -       880  

Other derivative assets(1)

    823       -       823       -       823  
                                         
Financial liabilities                                        

Time deposits

  $ 152,484     $ -     $ 153,411     $ -     $ 153,411  

Other deposits

    267,221       267,221       -       -       267,221  

Repurchase agreements

    12,111       12,111       -       -       12,111  

Short-term debt

    22,200       22,200       -       -       22,200  

Accrued interest payable, deposits

    398       5       393       -       398  

Accrued interest payable, repurchase agreements

    6       6       -       -       6  

Other derivative liabilities(1)

    409       -       409       -       409  

(1) This amount includes mortgage related interest rate lock commitments and commitments to sell.

 

Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies                                          

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank may enter into off-balance sheet financial instruments that are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. These instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated financial statements when funds are disbursed or the instruments become payable.

 

The Bank uses the same credit policies for these off-balance sheet financial instruments as it does for other instruments that are recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

 

Following is an analysis of significant off-balance sheet financial instruments as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   

March 31, 2014

   

December 31, 2013

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commitments to extend credit

  $ 89,159     $ 74,144  

Standby letters of credit

    974       472  

Total

  $ 90,133     $ 74,616  

 

 

 
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Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

 

Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitment amounts expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. In managing the Bank’s credit and market risk exposure, the Bank may participate these commitments with other institutions when funded. The credit risk involved in issuing these financial instruments is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. If deemed necessary by the Bank, the amount of collateral obtained upon extension of credit is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies, but may include real estate and improvements, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and personal property.

 

Loans sold under our mortgage loans held for sale portfolio contain certain representations and warranties in our loan sale agreements which provide that we repurchase or indemnify the investors for losses or costs on loans we sell under certain limited conditions. Some of these conditions include underwriting errors or omissions, fraud or material misstatements by the borrower in the loan application, or inaccurate market value on the collateral property due to deficiencies in the appraisal. In addition to these representations and warranties, our loan sale contracts define a condition in which the borrower defaults during a short period of time, typically 120 days to one year, as an Early Payment Default (“EPD”).

 

In the event of an EPD, we are required to return the premium paid by the investor for the loan as well as certain administrative fees, and in some cases repurchase the loan or indemnify the investor. Based on these recourse provisions, the Bank has a recourse liability for mortgage loans sold. The following table presents the activity in the recourse liability for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

  

   

March 31, 2014

   

March 31, 2013

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 

Beginning balance

  $ 1,090     $ 772  

Provision

    125       125  

Losses

    (60 )     (20 )

Recoveries

    -       -  

Ending balance

  $ 1,155     $ 877  

 

The Bank, as part of its retail mortgage loan production activities, routinely enters into short-term commitments to originate loans. Most of the loans will be sold to third parties upon closing. For those loans, the Bank enters into best efforts forward sales commitments at the same time the commitments to originate are finalized. The Bank has executed best efforts forward sales commitments related to retail mortgage loans, which are classified as loans held for sale. The forward sales commitments on retail mortgage loans function as an economic offset and mitigate the Bank’s market risk on these loans.

 

The nature of the business of the Bank is such that it ordinarily results in a certain amount of litigation. In the opinion of management, there are no present litigation matters in which the anticipated outcome will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

 

 

 
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Note 8 – Impact of Other Recently Issued Accounting Standards                      

 

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies, but not specifically addressed in this report, are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

 

Item 2.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.                            

 

Overview                      

 

Georgia-Carolina Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia on January 31, 1997 to operate as a bank holding company pursuant to the Federal Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. The Company is a one-bank holding company and owns 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of First Bank of Georgia (the “Bank”), an independent, state-chartered commercial bank. The Bank operates three offices in Augusta, Georgia, two offices in Martinez, Georgia, one office in Evans, Georgia, and one office in Thomson, Georgia. The Bank opened the branch in Evans, Georgia in May 2013. The Bank also operates non-depository, mortgage origination offices in Augusta, Georgia and Savannah, Georgia. The Bank is the parent company of Willhaven Holdings, LLC, which held certain other real estate of the Bank.

 

The Bank targets the banking needs of individuals and small to medium-sized businesses by emphasizing personal service. The Bank offers a full range of deposit and lending services and is a member of an electronic banking network that enables its customers to use the automated teller machines of other financial institutions. In addition, the Bank offers commercial and business credit services, as well as various consumer credit services, including home mortgage loans, automobile loans, lines of credit, home equity loans and home improvement loans. The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”).

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company and Bank are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and conform to general practices within the banking industry. Application of these principles requires management to make estimates or judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. These estimates are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates or judgments. Certain policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of estimates, and as such have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported.

 

Estimates or judgments are necessary when assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value, when a decline in the value of an asset not carried on the financial statements at fair value warrants an impairment write-down or a valuation reserve to be established, or when an asset or liability needs to be recorded contingent upon a future event. Carrying assets and liabilities at fair value inherently results in more financial statement volatility. The fair values and the information used to record the valuation adjustments for certain assets and liabilities are based either on quoted market prices or are provided by other third-party sources, when available. When third-party information is not available, valuation adjustments are estimated in good faith by management primarily through the use of internal cash flow modeling techniques.

 

Management views critical accounting policies to be those that are highly dependent on subjective or complex judgments, estimates and assumptions, and where changes in those estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on the financial statements.

 

 

 
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Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Estimating the amount of the allowance for loan losses requires significant judgment and the use of estimates related to the amount and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, estimated losses on non-impaired loans based on historical loss experience, and consideration of current economic trends and conditions, all of which may be susceptible to significant change. The loan portfolio also represents the largest asset type on the consolidated balance sheet. Loan losses are charged off against the allowance, while recoveries of amounts previously charged off are credited to the allowance. A provision for loan losses is charged to operations based on management’s periodic evaluation of the factors previously mentioned, as well as other pertinent factors.

 

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. These analyses involve a high degree of judgment in estimating the amount of loss associated with specific loans, including estimating the amount and timing of future cash flows and collateral values. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is primarily based on the actual loss history experienced by the Bank over the last four quarters, one year, two year, and three year periods. This actual loss experience is supplemented with other economic factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These economic factors include consideration of the following: levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries for the most recent three years; trends in volume and terms of 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 staff; national and local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations.

 

There are many factors affecting the allowance for loan losses; some are quantitative while others require qualitative judgment. Although management believes its process for determining the allowance adequately considers all possible factors that could potentially result in credit losses, the process includes subjective elements and may be susceptible to significant change. To the extent actual outcomes differ from management’s estimates, additional provisions for loan losses could be required that could adversely affect the Bank’s earnings or financial position in future periods.

 

Mortgage Banking Derivatives

 

Loan commitments, whose underlying mortgage loans at origination will be held for sale upon funding of the loan, are derivative instruments. Loan commitments are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet in other assets and other liabilities at fair value, with changes in their fair values recognized in mortgage banking activities. At the inception of a loan commitment, the Bank generally will simultaneously enter into a best efforts forward commitment to protect the Bank from losses on sales of the loans underlying the loan commitment by securing the ultimate sale price and delivery date of the loan.

 

Other Real Estate Owned 

 

Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. If fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, a valuation allowance is recorded through expense. Operating costs after acquisition are expensed. Costs related to the development and improvement of other real estate owned are capitalized.

 

 

 
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Fair Values of Financial Instruments

 

Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect these estimates.

 

 

Results of Operations                     

 

Overview

 

The Company’s net income was $852,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, compared to $2,307,000 for the first quarter of 2013, a decrease of 63.1%. The decrease in net income for the quarter was primarily due to the decline in mortgage banking activity, a decline in other income, and lower negative provision which were slightly offset by higher net interest income. The increase in net interest income was due to an increase in interest income on securities coupled with a slight decrease in cost of funds. Basic and diluted earnings per share were both $0.24 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to $0.65 for both basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

 

The Company’s return on average assets on an annualized basis was 0.68% for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, compared to 1.94% for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The Company’s return on average equity on an annualized basis for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 was 5.95% compared to 16.36% for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

 

Interest Income 

 

Interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $4,610,000 and $4,520,000, respectively, which was an increase of $90,000 (2.0%). The Bank has experienced improved loan demand during the fourth quarter of 2013 and through the first quarter of 2014 resulting in growth in volume to offset the overall decline in yield since last year. Therefore, interest and fees on loans are only slightly down compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. Due to excess liquidity, management purchased lower yielding investment securities throughout 2013, therefore the securities portfolio increased $18.5 million (13.4%) since March 31, 2013. However, when compared to December 31, 2013 the portfolio has decreased $1.7 million (1.0%).   Net loans, including loans held for sale, were $311,201,000 at March 31, 2014 compared to $300,688,000 at December 31, 2013 and $295,235,000 at March 31, 2013. The overall yield on earning assets decreased from 4.08% to 4.01%, comparing the first quarter of 2013 to the first quarter of 2014.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $461,000 and $569,000, respectively, which was a decrease of $108,000 (19.0%). The Company has experienced a decline in interest expense primarily due to the downward repricing in interest rates paid on deposits, as well as a continued shift in the mix of interest-bearing deposits from higher rate time deposits to non-interest bearing demand deposits and lower rate accounts such as NOW and money market accounts.

 

The Company’s cost of interest-bearing liabilities has declined from 0.65% for the first quarter of 2013 to 0.51% for the first quarter of 2014.

 

 

 
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Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income is the difference between the interest and fees earned on loans, securities and other interest-earning assets (interest income), and the interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds (interest expense).

 

Net interest income was $4,149,000 and $3,951,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, which was an increase of $198,000 (5.0%). The annualized net interest margin was 3.63% and 3.62% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

As noted above, the increase in net interest income for the quarter to date was the result of an increase in interest income on securities, combined with a decline in interest expense due to lower cost of interest-bearing deposits and decreased interest expense for other borrowings.

 

Interest-earning assets were $479,813,000 at March 31, 2014 compared to $453,289,000 at March 31, 2013, an increase of $26,524,000 (5.9%). Loans, including loans held for sale, are the highest yielding component of interest-earning assets. Total gross loans, including loans held for sale, were $316,533,000 at March 31, 2014 compared to $300,725,000 at March 31, 2013, an increase of $15,808,000 (5.3%). Mortgage loans held for sale totaled $29,395,000 and $34,295,000 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, a decrease of $4,900,000 (14.3%). Securities available-for-sale were $156,788,000 at March 31, 2014, compared to $138,302,000 at March 31, 2013, an increase of $18,486,000 (13.4%). Interest bearing deposits with banks totaled $6,492,000 and $14,262,000 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, a decrease of $7,770,000 (54.5%). Interest-bearing customer deposits were $347,105,000 at March 31, 2014 compared to $351,587,000 at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $4,482,000 (1.3%). Noninterest-bearing customer deposits were $80,048,000 at March 31, 2014 compared to $71,995,000 at March 31, 2013, an increase of $8,053,000 (11.2%).

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

Throughout 2013 and 2014, the Bank has continued to experience net recoveries instead of charge offs, as well as an overall improvement in the quality of the loan portfolio. This resulted in a negative provision to the allowance for the first quarter of 2014 and 2013. During the first quarter of 2014, net recoveries declined slightly, and the balance of the loan portfolio increased when compared to the first quarter of 2013. Therefore, the Bank recorded a negative provision for loan losses of $222,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to a negative provision of $602,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, a decrease of $380,000. The negative provision was the result of decreasing historical loss rates, management’s detailed review of the Bank’s loan portfolio, the level of the Bank’s non-performing loans, net recoveries for the three months ended March 31, 2014, and decreasing loan delinquencies.

 

Non-performing loans to total loans, excluding loans held for sale, was 0.46% at March 31, 2014 compared to 0.70% at December 31, 2013 and 1.33% at March 31, 2013. As shown in the non-performing assets section below, the Bank has experienced a decrease of $592,000 and $2.2 million in non-accrual loans from December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively. Total non-performing assets to total assets have also continued to decrease. The ratio of non-performing assets to total assets was 1.79%, 1.32% and 1.15% as of March 31, 2013, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014, respectively. Each loan that the Bank deems impaired is subject to an analysis consisting of an evaluation of the underlying collateral and/or expectation of future cash flows to determine impairment and, if necessary, a specific allowance for loan losses reserve is established. The Bank’s specific reserve was $330,000 at March 31, 2014 compared to $334,000 at March 31, 2013, a decrease of $4,000 (1.2%). The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans, excluding loans held for sale, decreased to 1.86% at March 31, 2014 from 1.95% at December 31, 2013, and 2.06% at March 31, 2013. The Bank experienced a net recovery of $197,000 for the first quarter of 2014 compared to net recoveries of $145,000 for the first quarter of 2013, resulting in annualized charge-off ratios of (-0.29%) and (-0.21%), respectively. Although the Bank’s annualized charge-off ratios have declined, the improved performance of the Bank’s loan portfolio is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Management considers the current allowance for loan losses to be appropriate based upon its detailed analysis of the potential risk in the portfolio; however, there can be no assurance that charge-offs in future periods will not exceed the allowance for loan losses or that additional provisions will not be required.

 

 

 
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Non-interest Income

 

Non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $2,268,000 and $3,789,000, respectively, a decrease of $1,521,000 (40.1%). Service charges on deposit accounts were $343,000 and $370,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, a decrease of $27,000 (7.3%). Mortgage banking activities resulted in income of $1,425,000 and $2,004,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, a decrease of $579,000 (28.9%). Loans sold in the secondary market for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were $65,169,000 and $107,085,000, respectively. Substantially all loans originated by the mortgage division are sold in the secondary market with servicing rights released. There has been a decrease in the volume of loans sold when compared to 2013, however the yields have increased slightly. Overall, mortgage banking income has decreased. Other income was $402,000 and $1,257,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, a decrease of $855,000 (68.0%). The decrease is mainly due to death insurance benefits from a Bank owned life insurance policy of $806,000 received in 2013.

 

Non-interest Expense

 

Non-interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $5,494,000 and $5,213,000, respectively, an increase of $281,000 (5.4%). Salary and employee benefit costs were $3,327,000 and $3,074,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, an increase of $253,000 (8.2%). The increase was primarily due to annual performance incentives and normal salary increases, including an increase in salary expense due to the new Evans, Georgia branch which opened in May 2013. Occupancy expense increased $13,000 (3.5%) from $368,000 to $381,000 comparing the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively. OREO expense slightly increased $10,000 (6.3%) from $159,000 to $169,000 comparing the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014, respectively. Other non-interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 increased by $5,000 (0.3%) to $1,617,000 from $1,612,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Overall, non-interest expense remained very comparable.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company recorded income tax expense of $293,000 and $822,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease in 2014 resulted from the decrease in net income before taxes. The effective tax rate was 25.6% and 26.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

Financial Condition                   

 

Overview

 

Total consolidated assets at March 31, 2014 were $523,083,000, an increase of $6,585,000 (1.3%) from December 31, 2013 total consolidated assets of $516,498,000. Cash and due from banks totaled $16,228,000 at March 31, 2014, and $16,828,000 at December 31, 2013, a decrease of $600,000 (3.6%). Investments in securities at March 31, 2014 were $156,788,000 compared to $158,439,000 at December 31, 2013, a decrease of $1,651,000 (1.0%). Gross loans, excluding loans held for sale, were $287,138,000 at March 31, 2014, an increase of $12,391,000 (4.5%) from $274,747,000 at December 31, 2013. The Bank experienced an increase in loan demand beginning in the fourth quarter of 2013 and continuing through the first quarter of 2014. Loans held for sale decreased $1,903,000 (6.1%) from $31,298,000 at December 31, 2013 to $29,395,000 at March 31, 2014. Demand for mortgage loans began to decrease somewhat during the second half of 2013 and through the first quarter of 2014. This industry wide decreased demand was driven mostly by an increasing rate environment coupled with certain regulatory changes related to qualified mortgages. Cash and due from banks at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 included $1,300,000 of interest-bearing balances with the Federal Reserve Bank, at a minimal interest rate. This was included in interest-earning assets. Other assets decreased $1,126,000 (14.4%) because of a decrease of $601,000 in deferred tax assets mainly due to changes in the fair value of securities available for sale, and a decrease of $445,000 in the derivatives recorded for the forward commitments for loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments.

 

 

 
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Total deposits at March 31, 2014 were $427,153,000, an increase of $7,448,000 (1.8%) from the December 31, 2013 balance of $419,705,000. Interest-bearing customer deposits at March 31, 2014 were $347,105,000, an increase of $4,147,000 (1.2%) from the December 31, 2013 balance of $342,958,000. Total time deposits, including brokered and wholesale, decreased $2,065,000 (1.4%). Money market accounts increased $3,124,000 (4.2%) NOW and savings accounts increased $3,088,000 (2.7%). Non-interest bearing deposits increased $3,301,000 (4.3%) from $76,747,000 at December 31, 2013 to $80,048,000 at March 31, 2014. The Bank’s repurchase agreements totaled $13,481,000 at March 31, 2014, an increase of $1,370,000 (11.3%) from the December 31, 2013 balance of $12,111,000.

 

Management continuously monitors the financial condition of the Bank in order to protect depositors, increase retained earnings and protect current and future earnings. Further discussion of significant items affecting the Bank’s financial condition is presented in detail below.

 

Nonperforming Assets

 

A major key to long-term earnings growth is the maintenance of a high-quality loan portfolio. The Bank’s directive in this regard is carried out through its policies and procedures for extending credit to the Bank’s customers. The goals of these policies and procedures are to provide a sound basis for new credit extensions and early recognition of problem assets to allow the most flexibility in their timely disposition.

 

The composition of non-performing assets for each reportable date is shown in the table below.

 

   

March 31, 2014

   

December 31, 2013

   

March 31, 2013

 
   

(dollars in thousands)

 

Non-accrual loans

  $ 1,332     $ 1,924     $ 3,531  

Other real estate owned

    4,701       4,897       5,235  
    $ 6,033     $ 6,821     $ 8,766  

 

The Bank’s non-accrual loans decreased $592,000 (30.8%) during the first three months of 2014. This decrease is due to various factors, including charge-offs and transfers to OREO as well as pay-downs and movement to accrual status. The Bank’s OREO decreased $196,000 (4.0%) during that same period. Since March 31, 2013, non-accrual loans have decreased $2,199,000 (62.3%) and OREO has decreased $534,000 (10.2%). The ratio of non-performing assets to total loans and OREO, excluding loans held for sale, was 2.07% at March 31, 2014, 2.44% at December 31, 2013, and 3.23% at March 31, 2013. The continued reduction and disposition of non-performing assets is a management priority.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

As of March 31, 2014, the Bank had 25 loans totaling $7,249,000 classified as troubled debt restructurings. As of December 31, 2013, the Bank had 25 loans totaling $7,329,000 classified as troubled debt restructurings. Included in troubled debt restructurings were loans totaling $330,000 and $473,000 on nonaccrual as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. As of March 31, 2014, no loans classified as troubled debt restructurings were in default. As of March 31, 2013, three loans totaling $435,000 classified as a troubled debt restructuring were in default.

 

 

 
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Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Additions to the allowance for loan losses are made periodically to maintain the allowance at an appropriate level based upon management’s analysis of probable risk in the loan portfolio, as described above under the heading “Critical Accounting Policies.” The allowance for loan losses was $5,332,000, $5,357,000, and $5,490,000 as of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively. The slight decrease of $25,000 from December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014 is the result of several factors, including improving historical loss ratios and improving credit quality. The Bank also experienced net recoveries of $197,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as noted in the provision for loan losses discussion above. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans, excluding loans held for sale, decreased to 1.86% at March 31, 2014 from 1.95% at December 31, 2013, and 2.06% at March 31, 2013. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, there was a net recovery of 0.29% annualized compared to net recoveries of 0.21% annualized for the same period in 2013. Management considers the current allowance for loan losses to be appropriate based upon its detailed analysis of the potential risk in the Bank’s portfolio; however, there can be no assurance that charge-offs in future periods will not exceed the allowance for loan losses or that additional provisions will not be required.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity is the ability of an organization to meet its financial commitments and obligations on a timely basis. These commitments and obligations include credit needs of customers, withdrawals by depositors, and payment of operating expenses and dividends. Management does not anticipate any events which would require liquidity beyond that which is available through deposit growth, investment maturities, federal funds lines, and other lines of credit and funding sources. Management actively monitors and manages the levels, types and maturities of earning assets, in relation to the sources available to fund current and future needs, to ensure that adequate funding will be available at all times.

 

The Bank’s liquidity remains adequate to meet operating and loan funding requirements. The Bank’s liquidity ratio at March 31, 2014 was 36.6% compared to 38.4% at December 31, 2013.

 

Management is committed to maintaining capital at a level sufficient to protect depositors, provide for reasonable growth, and fully comply with all regulatory requirements. Management’s strategy to achieve this goal is to retain sufficient earnings while providing a reasonable return on equity. Federal banking regulations establish certain capital adequacy standards required to be maintained by banks.

 

The table below reflects the Bank’s current regulatory capital ratios, including comparisons to December 31, 2013 and current regulatory minimums:

 

   

March 31, 2014

   

December 31, 2013

   

Minimum

Regulatory

Requirement

 

Total risk-based capital ratio

    16.74 %     17.25 %     8.00 %

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

    15.49 %     15.99 %     4.00 %

Tier 1 leverage ratio

    12.06 %     11.93 %     4.00 %

 

On April 28, 2014, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.045 per share of common stock to all shareholders of record as of May 13, 2014, payable on May 20, 2014.

 

 

 
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Item 3.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.                   

 

There have been no material changes in the Company’s quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk as of March 31, 2014 from that presented under the heading “Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity” and “Market Risk” in Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Item 4.     Controls and Procedures.                    

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures                  

 

Management has developed and implemented policies and procedures for reviewing disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting on a quarterly basis. Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2014 and, based on such evaluation, has concluded that these controls and procedures are effective. Disclosure controls and procedures are the Company’s controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting                    

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

 

 

 
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Part II - OTHER INFORMATION             

 

Item 6. Exhibits.                            

 

The following exhibits are filed with this Report:

 

Exhibit No.

Description

3.1

Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Registration No. 333-69763)
   

3.1.1

Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1.1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2000)

   

3.2

By-Laws of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Registration No. 333-69763)

   

31.1^

Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

   

31.2^

Certification of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

   

32.1^

Certifications Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
   

101.INS*^

XBRL Instance Document

   

101.SCH*^

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

   

101.CAL*^

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

   

101.DEF*^

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

   

101.LAB*^

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

   

101.PRE*^

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* - In accordance with Regulation S-T, XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) related information in Exhibit No. (101) to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

^ - Filed herewith.

 

 
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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.

 

 

 

GEORGIA-CAROLINA BANCSHARES, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 6, 2014 

By:

/s/ Remer Y. Brinson, III  

 

 

Remer Y. Brinson, III  

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

(principal executive officer)

 

                

 

 

 

 

 

May 6, 2014 

By:

/s/ Thomas J. Flournoy

 

 

Thomas J. Flournoy 

 

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 

(principal financial and accounting officer)

 

 

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX             

 

 

Exhibit No.

Description of Exhibit
   

Exhibit 31.1^

Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   

Exhibit 31.2^

Certification of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   

Exhibit 32.1^

Certifications Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   

Exhibit 101.INS*^

XBRL Instance Document

   

Exhibit 101.SCH*^

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

   

Exhibit 101.CAL*^

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

   

Exhibit 101.DEF*^

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

   

Exhibit 101.LAB*^

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

   

Exhibit 101.PRE*^

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* - In accordance with Regulation S-T, XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) related information in Exhibit No. (101) to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

^ - Filed herewith.

 

 

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