10-Q 1 a6818377.htm HIGHLANDS BANCORP, INC. 10-Q a6818377.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
X
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011
 
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: 000-54110
 
 
Highlands Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
New Jersey 27-1954096
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
310 Route 94, Vernon, New Jersey 07462
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 973-764-3200
 
 
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  x    No  o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§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  x    No  o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
   
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller reporting company þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  o    No  x
 
As of August 8, 2011 there were 1,788,262 shares of the registrant’s common stock, no par value outstanding.
 
 
 
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Highlands Bancorp, Inc.
INDEX


 
Page
Part I – CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Number
     
     
Item 1:
Consolidated Financial Statements
 
     
 
3
     
 
4
     
 
5
     
 
6
     
 
7
     
Item 2:
19
     
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 28
     
Item 4: Controls and Procedures 29
     
     
     
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1: Legal Proceedings 29
     
Item 1.A.
29
     
Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 29
     
Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities 29
     
Item 4: (Removed and Reserved) 29
     
Item 5: Other Information 29
     
Item 6: Exhibits 29
   
   
31
 
 
 
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Part 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
 
           
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
           
             
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In Thousands, except share and per share data)
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 2,371     $ 1,225  
Interest bearing deposits in other banks
    111       30  
Federal funds sold
    5,613       192  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    8,095       1,447  
                 
Time deposits in other banks
    10,298       19,596  
Securities available for sale
    13,082       17,462  
Restricted investment in bank stock
    533       790  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $1,813 and
               
$1,693, respectively
    127,645       121,030  
Premises and equipment, net
    808       899  
Goodwill
    804       804  
Accrued interest receivable
    685       631  
Foreclosed assets
    658       799  
Other assets
    708       775  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 163,316     $ 164,233  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Liabilities
               
Deposits:
               
Non-interest bearing
  $ 25,389     $ 26,293  
Interest-bearing
    115,660       110,106  
Total Deposits
    141,049       136,399  
                 
Borrowings
    5,000       11,000  
Accrued interest payable
    64       70  
Other liabilities
    815       657  
                 
Total Liabilities
    146,928       148,126  
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
Preferred stock, Series A, liquidation preference of $1,000 per share,
    5,517       5,501  
5,450 shares issued and outstanding; Warrant Preferred stock
               
Series B liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, 155 shares issued
               
and outstanding.
               
Common stock, no par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and
               
outstanding 1,788,262 shares
    15,972       15,972  
Accumulated deficit
    (5,322 )     (5,624 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    221       258  
                 
Total Stockholders' Equity
    16,388       16,107  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 163,316     $ 164,233  
 
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
                       
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In Thousands
 
   
except share and per share data)
 
Interest income:
                       
Loans
  $ 1,763     $ 1,613     $ 3,476     $ 3,197  
Securities
    69       182       172       359  
Federal funds sold
    -       1       1       2  
Other interest-earning assets
    34       96       76       208  
Total interest income
    1,866       1,892       3,725       3,766  
                                 
Interest expense:
                               
Deposits
    267       387       542       789  
Borrowings
    33       37       69       81  
Total interest expense
    300       424       611       870  
                                 
Net Interest Income
    1,566       1,468       3,114       2,896  
Provision for loan losses
    76       244       127       437  
                                 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    1,490       1,224       2,987       2,459  
                                 
Non-interest income
                               
Fees and service charges
    90       86       177       184  
Gain on sale of investment securities
    7       87       45       87  
Loss on sale of foreclosed assets
    (11 )     -       (11 )     -  
Other income
    16       11       29       20  
Total non-interest income
    102       184       240       291  
                                 
Non-interest expenses
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    594       548       1,179       1,116  
Occupancy and equipment
    223       234       446       478  
Professional fees
    188       145       336       242  
Advertising and promotion
    18       21       42       51  
Data processing
    136       125       285       253  
FDIC insurance premium
    77       74       152       148  
Other
    122       137       326       260  
Total non-interest expense
    1,358       1,284       2,766       2,548  
                                 
Net income
  $ 234     $ 124     $ 461     $ 202  
Preferred stock dividends and accretion
    (80 )     (80 )     (159 )     (159 )
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 154     $ 44     $ 302     $ 43  
                                 
Net income per common share
                               
Basic and diluted
  $ 0.09     $ 0.02     $ 0.17     $ 0.02  
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
                               
Basic and diluted
    1,788,262       1,788,262       1,788,262       1,788,262  
 
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income                        
(Unaudited)
                       
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(in Thousands)
 
                         
Net income
  $ 234     $ 124     $ 461     $ 202  
Comprehensive income:
                               
Net change in unrealized gain on
                               
securities available for sale
    21       129       8       340  
Reclassification adjustment for net
                               
gains included in net income
    (7 )     (87 )     (45 )     (87 )
      14       42       (37 )     253  
Total comprehensive income
  $ 248     $ 166     $ 424     $ 455  

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
           
             
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income   $ 461     $ 202  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
               
provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation of premises and equipment
    122       175  
Amortization and accretion, net
    73       24  
Gain on sale of available for sale securities
    (45 )     (87 )
Provision for loan losses
    127       437  
Loss on sale of foreclosed assets
    11       -  
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable
    (54 )     15  
Decrease in other assets
    67       19  
Decrease in accrued interest payable
    (6 )     (37 )
Increase in other liabilities
    158       139  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    914       887  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of time deposits
    (1,148 )     (11,572 )
Principal repayments on time deposits
    10,446       10,208  
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
    1,117       1,330  
Proceeds from maturities, calls and prepayments of securities available for sale
    3,183       587  
Net increase in loans receivable
    (7,013 )     (1,839 )
Purchases of restricted stock
    (193 )     (677 )
Redemption of restricted stock
    450       611  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (27 )     (27 )
Proceeds from the sale of foreclosed assets
    412       -  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    7,227       (1,379 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Net increase in deposits
    4,650       556  
(Decrease) increase in short term borrowings
    (6,000 )     23,600  
Repayment of long term borrowings
    -       (23,100 )
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock
    (143 )     (143 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (1,493 )     913  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    6,648       421  
Cash and cash equivalents-beginning
    1,447       3,298  
Cash and cash equivalents-ending
  $ 8,095     $ 3,719  
                 
Supplemental information:
               
Cash paid during the period for interest
  $ 617     $ 907  
                 
Supplemental schedule of Non-cash Investing Activities:
               
Foreclosed real estate acquired in settlement of loan
  $ 282     $ -  

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Highlands Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Highlands State Bank (the “Bank” or “Highlands”) and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, HSB Mountain Lakes, LLC. On April 30, 2010 the stockholders of the Bank approved the formation of a bank holding company, Highlands Bancorp, Inc., under a Plan of Acquisition (the "Plan") whereby each outstanding share of the Bank’s common stock, $5 par value per share, was transferred and contributed to the holding company in exchange for one share of the holding company’s common stock, no par value per share. This exchange of shares was completed on August 31, 2010.
 
The only activity of Highlands Bancorp, Inc. is the ownership of Highlands State Bank. The Company is subject to the supervision and regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “FRB”) and New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (“NJDOBI”). The Bank is subject to supervision and regulation by the NJDOBI and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).  
 
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

Highlands State Bank is a New Jersey state chartered bank which commenced operations on October 31, 2005 and is a full service bank providing personal and business lending and deposit services.  The Bank’s trade area includes Sussex County and a portion of Passaic County in New Jersey. HSB Mountain Lakes, LLC was formed in 2010 to hold certain real estate acquired in settlement of loans.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) for interim financial information and in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of the Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2011.

These unaudited consolidated financial statements presented in this report should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2010, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Highlands Bancorp, Inc. filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

The significant accounting policies of the Company as applied in the interim financial statements presented, are substantially the same as those followed on an annual basis as presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q through the date these financial statements were issued.
 
 
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Note 2 – Securities Available for Sale
 
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, estimated fair value, and maturities of securities available for sale at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
June 30, 2011
                       
U.S Government agencies and sponsored agencies
                       
Due within one year
  $ 1,000     $ 1     $ -     $ 1,001  
Due after one but within five years
    5,033       70       -       5,103  
Due after five but within ten years
    1,014       -       -       1,014  
Due after ten years
    2,068       49       -       2,117  
U.S Government sponsored enterprises
                               
(GSEs)-mortgage-backed securities
    3,421       105       16       3,510  
Other                                
Due after five but within ten years
    204       5       -       209  
Due after ten years
    121       7       -       128  
                                 
    $ 12,861     $ 237     $ 16     $ 13,082  
                                 
December 31, 2010
                               
U.S Government agencies and sponsored agencies
                               
Due within one year
  $ 1,002     $ 5     $ -     $ 1,007  
Due after one but within five years
    6,548       82       -       6,630  
Due after five but within ten years
    1,022       -       7       1,015  
Due after ten years
    3,108       39       -       3,147  
U.S Government sponsored enterprises
                               
(GSEs)-mortgage-backed securities
    4,340       119       16       4,443  
Other                                
Due after five but within ten years
    244       7               251  
Due after ten years
    940       34       5       969  
                                 
    $ 17,204     $ 286     $ 28     $ 17,462  
 
 
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The table below shows the Company’s securities, their gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
         
Gross
         
Gross
         
Gross
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
June 30, 2011
                                   
U.S Government sponsored
                                   
enterprises (GSEs) -
                                   
mortgage-backed securities
  $ 800     $ 16     $ -     $ -     $ 800     $ 16  
    $ 800     $ 16     $ -     $ -     $ 800     $ 16  
                                                 
December 31, 2010
                                               
U.S Government agencies
                                               
and sponsored agencies
  $ 1,015     $ 7     $ -     $ -     $ 1,015     $ 7  
U.S Government sponsored
                                               
enterprises (GSEs) -
                                               
mortgage-backed securities
    1,252       16       -       -       1,252       16  
Other
    102       5       -       -       102       5  
    $ 2,369     $ 28     $ -     $ -     $ 2,369     $ 28  

 
At June 30, 2011, the Company had 1 security in an unrealized loss position.  The unrealized loss on one U.S. Government sponsored enterprises mortgage-backed security is due to interest rate fluctuations. Management concluded that this security was not other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2011.
 
 
Note 3 – Loans Receivable and Credit Quality Disclosures

The composition of loans receivable at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is as follows:
                                  
             
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(In Thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
Commercial
  $ 16,771     $ 17,481  
Commercial real estate
    71,853       61,223  
Construction
    5,528       5,020  
Residential real estate
    10,444       11,846  
Home equity
    24,568       26,909  
Consumer
    291       231  
Total Loans
    129,455       122,710  
                 
Allowance for loan losses
    (1,813 )     (1,693 )
Net deferred loan costs
    3       13  
      (1,810 )     (1,680 )
    $ 127,645     $ 121,030  
 
 
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The following table summarizes information in regards to the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans receivable as of June 30, 2011 and the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011:

(In Thousands)
 
Commercial
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial Construction
   
Residental
   
Home Equity
   
Consumer -
Other
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for credit
                                               
losses:
                                               
Beginning Balance 3/31/11
  $ 557     $ 702     $ 228     $ 48     $ 192     $ 8     $ -     $ 1,735  
   Charge-offs
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
   Recoveries
    -       -       -       -       2       -       -       2  
   Provisions
    (95 )     154       8       4       3       -       2       76  
Ending balance 6/30/11
  $ 462     $ 856     $ 236     $ 52     $ 197     $ 8     $ 2     $ 1,813  
                                                                 
Allowance for credit
                                                               
losses:
                                                               
Beginning Balance 1/1/11
  $ 483     $ 717     $ 207     $ 49     $ 231     $ 6     $ -     $ 1,693  
   Charge-offs
    -       -       -       -       (73 )     -       -       (73 )
   Recoveries
    60       -       -       -       4       2       -       66  
   Provisions
    (81 )     139       29       3       35               2       127  
Ending balance 6/30/11
  $ 462     $ 856     $ 236     $ 52     $ 197     $ 8     $ 2     $ 1,813  
Ending balance: individually
evaluated for impairment
  $ 19     $ 71     $ 177     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 267  
      Ending balance: collectively
         evaluted for impairment
  $ 443     $ 785     $ 59     $ 52     $ 197     $ 8     $ 2     $ 1,546  
Ending balance: loans aquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                                 
Financing receivables:
                                                               
Ending balance
  $ 16,771     $ 71,853     $ 5,528     $ 10,444     $ 24,568     $ 291             $ 129,455  
Ending balance: individually
evaluted for impairment
  $ 478     $ 1,887     $ 1,975     $ -     $ -     $ -             $ 4,340  
Ending balance: collectively
evaluated for impairment
  $ 16,293     $ 69,966     $ 3,553     $ 10,444     $ 24,568     $ 291             $ 125,115  
Ending balance: loans acquired
with deteriorated credit quality
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -             $ -  


The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate pass rating and the classified ratings of special mention, substandard and doubtful within the Company’s internal risk rating system as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial
   
Commercial
   
Commercial
Real Estate
    Commercial
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Construction
   
Commercial
Construction
 
   
6/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
6/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
6/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
Pass
    16,159       16,815     $ 69,502     $ 57,492       3,553       3,247  
Special Mention
    134       209       464       1,571       -       -  
Substandard
    478       457       1,887       2,160       1,975       1,773  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
    16,771       17,481     $ 71,853     $ 61,223     $ 5,528     $ 5,020  
                                                 
                                                 
Consumer Credit Exposure
                                         
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity
                                 
                                                 
(In Thousands)
 
Residential
Mortgage Loans
   
Residential
Mortgage Loans
    Home Equity
Loans
    Home Equity
Loans
   
Consumer
   
Consumer
 
   
6/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
6/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
6/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
Performing
  $ 10,094     $ 11,496     $ 24,412     $ 26,679     $ 291     $ 231  
Nonperforming
    350       350       156       230       -       -  
Total
  $ 10,444     $ 11,846     $ 24,568     $ 26,909     $ 291     $ 231  
 
 
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The following table summarizes information in regards to impaired loans by loan portfolio class as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
June 30, 2011
 
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
With no related allowance recorded:                              
   Commercial
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
   Commercial real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
   Commercial construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
   Commercial
  $ 478     $ 482     $ 19     $ 476     $ -  
   Commercial real estate
    1,887       1,893       71       2,062       -  
   Commercial construction
    1,975       2,771       177       1,848       -  
                                         
Total:
                                       
   Commercial
  $ 478     $ 482     $ 19     $ 476     $ -  
   Commercial real estate
    1,887       1,893       71       2,062       -  
   Commercial construction
    1,975       2,771       177       1,848       -  

 
 
   
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
December 31, 2010
 
(In Thousands)
 
With no related allowance recorded:                              
   Commercial
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
   Commercial real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
   Commercial construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
   Commercial
  $ 457     $ 459     $ 13     $ 427     $ 2  
   Commercial real estate
    2,160       2,166       45       1,745       26  
   Commercial construction
    1,773       2,569       118       2,478       -  
                                         
Total:
                                       
   Commercial
  $ 457     $ 459     $ 13     $ 427     $ 2  
   Commercial real estate
    2,160       2,166       45       1,745       26  
   Commercial construction
    1,773       2,569       118       2,478       -  

 
The following table presents non-accrual loans by classes of the loan portfolio as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
                         
   
06/30/11
   
12/31/10
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial
  $ 478     $ 457  
Commercial real estate
    1,061       1,334  
Commercial construction
    1,975       1,773  
Residential mortgage
    350       350  
Home equity
    156       230  
Consumer, other
    -       -  
    $ 4,020     $ 4,144  
 
 
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The performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio is also monitored by analyzing the age of the loans receivable as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due. The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the past due status as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
June 30, 2011
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater
than
90 Days
   
Total Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total
Financing
Receivables
   
Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
and
Accruing
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial
  $ 78     $ -     $ 437     $ 515     $ 16,256     $ 16,771     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    245       1,539       1,061       2,845       69,008       71,853       -  
Commercial construction
    -       -       1,773       1,773       3,755       5,528       -  
Residential real estate
    -       -       350       350       10,094       10,444       -  
Home Equity
    228       499       156       883       23,685       24,568       -  
Consumer other
    -       -       -       -       291       291       -  
                                                         
Total
  $ 551     $ 2,038     $ 3,777     $ 6,366     $ 123,089     $ 129,455     $ -  
 
 
 
December 31, 2010
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater
than
90 Days
   
Total Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total
Financing
Receivables
   
Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
and
Accruing
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Commercial
  $ 22     $ 43     $ 437     $ 502     $ 16,979     $ 17,481     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    1,101       -       1,334       2,435       58,788       61,223       -  
Commercial construction
    -       -       1,773       1,773       3,247       5,020       -  
Residential real estate
    -       210       141       351       11,495       11,846       -  
Home Equity
    -       -       230       230       26,679       26,909       -  
Consumer other
    2       -       -       2       229       231       -  
                                                         
Total
  $ 1,125     $ 253     $ 3,915     $ 5,293     $ 117,417     $ 122,710     $ -  
 
 
Note 4 – Foreclosed Assets
 
Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less cost to sell at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis.  Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in net expense from other non-interest expense.
 

Note 5 – Preferred Stock

In October 2008, the United States Treasury Department (the “Treasury”) announced a voluntary Capital Purchase Program, a part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), to encourage U.S. financial institutions to build capital to increase the flow of financing to U.S. businesses and consumers and to support the U.S. economy.  Highlands applied to participate in this program prior to December 31, 2008 and received approval in January 2009.
 
On May 8, 2009, the Bank issued to the Treasury 3,091 shares of Series 2009A Preferred Stock and  a warrant to purchase 155 shares of the Bank’s Series 2009B Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $3,091,000 in cash (“TARP funds”).  The warrant was exercised as a cashless exercise on May 8, 2009 and 155 shares of Series 2009B Preferred Stock were issued.  Both series of preferred stock qualify as a Tier 1 capital.  On December 22, 2009, the Bank consummated a second financing with the Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program for Small Banks pursuant to which the Bank issued to the Treasury an additional 2,359 shares of Series 2009A Preferred Stock for total proceeds of $2,359,000. Series 2009A Preferred Stock pays non-cumulative dividends of 5% per annum for the first five years and 9% per annum thereafter.  Series 2009B Preferred Stock pays non-cumulative dividends of 9% per annum.
 
 
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Upon consummation of the holding company reorganization on August 31, 2010, the Company assumed all of the Bank’s obligations under the preferred stock, and issued to the Treasury shares of the Company’s preferred stock in exchange for the outstanding shares of Bank preferred stock. The Company’s Preferred Stock is held solely by the United States Treasury pursuant to the Capital Purchase Program.

The preferred shares are non-voting, other than class voting rights on matters that could adversely affect the shares. The preferred shares are redeemable at any time, with Treasury, Federal Reserve and FDIC approval.  As part of the agreement, the Company adopted Treasury Department standards in regard to executive compensation limitations and corporate governance.
 

Note 6 – Basic and Diluted Income Per Common Share

Basic income per common share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, as adjusted for stock dividends and splits. Diluted income per common share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustments to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate solely to outstanding stock options, and are determined using the treasury stock method.

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In Thousands, except
 
   
per share data)
 
                         
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 154     $ 44     $ 302     $ 43  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding
    1,788,262       1,788,262       1,788,262       1,788,262  
Dilutive effect of potential common shares, stock options
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    1,788,262       1,788,262       1,788,262       1,788,262  
Basic income per common share
  $ 0.09     $ 0.02     $ 0.17     $ 0.02  
Diluted income per common share
  $ 0.09     $ 0.02     $ 0.17     $ 0.02  
 
 
Stock options for 124,000 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively because they were not dilutive.


Note 7 – Guarantees

The Company does not issue any guarantees that would require liability recognition or disclosure, other than its standby letters of credit. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Generally, all letters of credit, when issued, have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as those that are involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Company generally holds collateral and/or personal guarantees supporting these commitments. The Company had $62 thousand of standby letters of credit outstanding as of June 30, 2011, of which $37 thousand were secured by collateral. The current amount of the liability as of June 30, 2011 for guarantees under standby letters of credit issued is not material.


Note 8 – Short-term and Long-term Borrowings

The Company has a $5,000,000 line of credit with Atlantic Central Bankers Bank (ACBB) for federal funds purchased.  $2,500,000 of the line of credit is unsecured and $2,500,000 of the line of credit is secured by securities held by ACBB in safekeeping. There were no balances outstanding under this line at June 30, 2011 or December 31, 2010.  The line of credit expires June 30, 2012.
 
 
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As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had $5.0 million and $11.0 million in borrowings with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLB) with a weighted average interest rate of 2.61% and 1.38%, respectively.
 
The FHLB borrowings at June 30, 2011 mature as follows:
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
2012
  $ 2,000  
2013
    3,000  
    $ 5,000  

 
A $2,000,000 advance maturing in 2013 contains a convertible option which allows the FHLB at quarterly intervals commencing after each conversion date, to convert the fixed convertible advance into replacement funding for the same or lesser principal based on any advance then offered by the FHLB at its then current market rate. The Company has the option to repay this advance, if converted, without penalty.
 
The FHLB borrowings are secured under terms of a blanket collateral agreement by a pledge of qualifying collateral.
 

Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a sale transaction on the date indicated. The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of the respective period-end and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to period-end. As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the period-end reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at period-end.

The Company follows the provisions and guidance of FASB ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”. This guidance, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under U.S. GAAP, expands disclosures about fair value measurements and applies to other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell the asset or transfer the liability in an orderly transaction (that is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions.

The fair value guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
 
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported with little or no market activity).

An asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 
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For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:

         
(Level 1)
         
(Level 3)
 
         
Quoted Prices in
   
(Level 2)
   
Significant
 
         
Active Markets for
   
Significant Other
   
Unobservable
 
   
Total
   
Identical Assets
   
Observable Inputs
   
Inputs
 
Securities Available for Sale:
 
(In Thousands)
 
June 30, 2011:
                       
U.S Government agencies
                       
and sponsored agencies
  $ 9,235     $ -     $ 9,235     $ -  
U.S Government sponsored
                               
enterprises (GSEs) -
                               
mortgage-backed securities
    3,510       -       3,510       -  
Other
    337       -       337       -  
    $ 13,082     $ -     $ 13,082     $ -  
                                 
Securities Available for Sale:
                               
December 31, 2010:
                               
U.S Government agencies
                               
and sponsored agencies
  $ 11,799     $ -     $ 11,799     $ -  
U.S Government sponsored
                               
enterprises (GSEs) -
                               
mortgage-backed securities
    4,443       -       4,443       -  
Other
    1,220       -       1,220       -  
    $ 17,462     $ -     $ 17,462     $ -  

 
There were no transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the six months ended June 30, 2011. 

For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:

         
(Level 1)
         
(Level 3)
 
         
Quoted Prices in
   
(Level 2)
   
Significant
 
   
June 30,
   
Active Markets for
   
Significant Other
   
Unobservable
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
Identical Assets
   
Observable Inputs
   
Inputs
 
                         
Impaired Loans
  $ 4,073     $ -     $ -     $ 4,073  
                                 
Foreclosed Assets
  $ 658     $ -     $ -     $ 658  
                                 
                                 
   
December 31,
                         
    2010                          
                                 
Impaired Loans
  $ 4,214     $ -     $ -     $ 4,214  
                                 
Foreclosed Assets
  $ 799     $ -     $ -     $ 799  
 
 
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Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure are to be sold and are carried at fair value less estimated cost to sell. Fair value is based upon independent market prices or appraised value of the property. These assets are included in Level 3 fair value based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
Below is management’s estimate of the fair value of all financial instruments, whether carried at cost or fair value on the Company’s balance sheet. The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities.  Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful.  The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Carried at Cost)
 
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets’ fair values.
 
Time Deposits in Other Banks (Carried at Cost)
 
Fair values for fixed-rate time certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.  The Company generally purchases amounts below the insured limit, limiting the amount of credit risk on these time deposits.
 
Securities Available for Sale (Carried at Fair Value)
 
The fair value of securities available for sale is determined by matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices.
 
Loans Receivable (Carried at Cost)
 
The fair values of loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate-risk inherent in the loans.  Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates and projected repayments and prepayments of principal.  Generally, for variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.
 
Impaired Loans (Generally Carried at Fair Value)
 
Impaired loans are those loans on which the Company has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral.  Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds.  These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.  The fair value at June 30, 2011 consists of the loan balances of $4.3 million net of a valuation allowance of $267 thousand. The fair value at December 31, 2010 consists of loan balances of $4.4 million net of a valuation allowance of $176 thousand.
 
Restricted Investment in Bank Stock (Carried at Cost)
 
The carrying amount of restricted investment in bank stock approximates fair value, and considers the limited marketability of such securities.
 
Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable (Carried at Cost)
 
The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
 
Deposit Liabilities (Carried at Cost)
 
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts).  Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
 
 
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Borrowings (Carried at Cost)
 
Fair values of FHLB advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for new FHLB advances with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity.  These prices obtained from this active market represent a market value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments (Disclosed at Cost)
 
Fair values for the Company’s off-balance sheet financial instruments (lending commitments and letters of credit) are based on fees currently charged in the market to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.
 
The following table summarizes the carrying amount and fair value estimates of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying or
         
Carrying or
       
   
Notional
   
Fair
   
Notional
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Financial Assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 8,095     $ 8,095     $ 1,447     $ 1,447  
Time deposits in other banks
    10,298       10,298       19,596       19,596  
Securities available for sale
    13,082       13,082       17,462       17,462  
Loans receivable, net
    127,645       130,003       121,030       121,407  
Restricted investment in bank stock
    533       533       790       790  
Accrued interest receivable
    685       685       631       631  
                                 
Financial Liabilities:
                               
Demand and savings deposits
    103,878       103,878       110,161       110,161  
Time deposits
    37,171       36,926       26,238       26,094  
Borrowings
    5,000       5,058       11,000       11,036  
Accrued interest payable
    64       64       70       70  
                                 
Off-Balance Financial Instruments:
                               
Commitments to extend credit
    -       -       -       -  
Letters of credit
    -       -       -       -  

 
Note 10 – Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to various lawsuits involving matters generally incidental to its business.  Management is of the opinion that the ultimate liability, if any, resulting from any pending actions or proceedings will not have a material effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
 
On December 14, 2009, Union Center National Bank ("UCNB") initiated an action in New Jersey Superior Court against the Bank seeking to require the Bank to repurchase UCNB's participation interest in a loan with a total principal amount of $6.9 million. UCNB holds 85.5072% of the loan. UCNB has also asserted a claim for negligent handling and administration of the loan. The Bank intends to continue vigorously defending this lawsuit, has filed an answer contesting liability and has asserted counterclaims against UCNB. UCNB filed a motion for summary judgment, which was denied without prejudice. UCNB has since filed another motion for summary judgment, which the Court stayed pending the parties' completion of discovery.  The parties have completed discovery and Highlands has filed its own motion for summary judgment, seeking the dismissal of UCNB's claims.  Highlands anticipates that the competing summary judgment motions will be heard during the 3rd quarter 2011.  If necessary, the bank is prepared to proceed to trial in this matter.

 
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Note 11 – New Accounting Standards
 
ASU 2010-20, Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses, will help investors assess the credit risk of a company’s receivables portfolio and the adequacy of its allowance for credit losses held against the portfolios by expanding credit risk disclosures. This ASU requires more information about the credit quality of financing receivables in the disclosures to financial statements, such as aging information and credit quality indicators.  Both new and existing disclosures must be disaggregated by portfolio segment or class.  The disaggregation of information is based on how a company develops its allowance for credit losses and how it manages its credit exposure.
 
The amendments in this Update apply to all public and nonpublic entities with financing receivables.  Financing receivables include loans and trade accounts receivable.  However, short-term trade accounts receivable, receivables measured at fair value or lower of cost or fair value, and debt securities are exempt from these disclosure amendments.
 
For public companies, the amendments that require disclosures as of the end of a reporting period are effective for periods ending on or after December 15, 2010.  The amendments that require disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The Company has adopted ASU 2010-20 and has included the required disclosures.
 
In January 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-01, Deferral of the Effective Date of Disclosures about Troubled Debt Restructurings in Update No. 2010-20. This update temporarily delays the effective date of additional disclosures relating to TDRs required by ASU 2010-20. The delay is intended to allow the FASB time to complete its deliberations on what constitutes a troubled debt restructuring. The effective date of the new disclosures about TDRs for public entities and the guidance for determining what constitutes a TDR will then be coordinated. The update related to TDRs was issued April 2011 and is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2011. The Company is continuing to evaluate this guidance, but does not expect the adoption to have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-02, A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring, which updates ASC 310. This updated clarifies which loan modifications constitute troubled debt restructurings. In evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring, a creditor must separately conclude that both of the following exist: 1) the restructuring constitutes a concession; and 2) the debtor is experiencing financial difficulty. The update clarifies the guidance on a creditor’s evaluation of whether it has granted a concession to note that if a debtor does not otherwise have access to funds at a market rate for debt with similar characteristics as the restructured debt, the restructuring would be considered to be at a below-market rate, which may indicate that the creditor has granted a concession. Additionally, a temporary or permanent increase in the contractual interest rate as a result of a restructuring does not preclude the restructuring from being considered a concession because the new contractual interest rate on the restructured debt could still be below the market interest rate for new debt with similar characteristics. Furthermore, a restructuring that results in a delay in payment that is insignificant is not a concession. The update also clarifies the guidance on a creditor’s evaluation of whether a debtor is experiencing financial difficulty to note that a creditor may conclude that a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties, even though the debtor is not currently in payment default. The amendments in this ASU are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011. The Company is continuing to evaluate this guidance, but does not expect the adoption to have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations, as we have already implemented these principles in our evaluations of TDRs.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-03, Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements, which updates ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing. The ASU removes from the assessment of effective control the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee. Accordingly, upon the adoption of the ASU’s guidance, a transferor in a repurchase transaction is deemed to have effective control if the following three conditions in ASC 860-10-40-24 are met: 1) The financial assets to be repurchased or redeemed are the same or substantially the same as those transferred, 2) The agreement is to repurchase or redeem them before maturity, at a fixed or determinable price, and 3) The agreement is entered into contemporaneously with, or in contemplation of, the transfer. The guidance in the ASU is effective prospectively for transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is continuing to evaluate this guidance, but does not expect the adoption to have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.
 
 
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In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. This update amends FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, to bring U.S. GAAP for fair value measurements in line with International Accounting Standards. The Update clarifies existing guidance for items such as: the application of the highest and best use concept to non-financial assets and liabilities; the application of fair value measurement to financial instruments classified in a reporting entity’s stockholder’s equity; and disclosure requirements regarding quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of level 3 assets. The Update also creates an exception to Topic 820 for entities which carry financial instruments within a portfolio or group, under which the entity is now permitted to base the price used for fair valuation upon a price that would be received to sell the net asset position or transfer a net liability position in an orderly transaction. The Update also allows for the application of premiums and discounts in a fair value measurement if the financial instrument is categorized in level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Lastly, the ASU contains new disclosure requirements regarding fair value amounts categorized as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy such as: disclosure of the valuation process used; effects of and relationships between unobservable inputs; usage of nonfinancial assets for purposes other than their highest and best use when that is the basis of the disclosed fair value; and categorization by level of items disclosed at fair value, but not measured at fair value for financial statement purposes. For public entities, this Update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of this update will impact its financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income.  The provisions of this update amend FASB ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income, to facilitate the continued alignment of U.S. GAAP with International Accounting Standards. The Update prohibits the presentation of the components of comprehensive income in the statement of stockholder’s equity. Reporting entities are allowed to present either: a statement of comprehensive income, which reports both net income and other comprehensive income; or separate statements of net income and other comprehensive income. Under previous GAAP, all 3 presentations were acceptable. Regardless of the presentation selected, the Reporting Entity is required to present all reclassifications between other comprehensive and net income on the face of the new statement or statements. The provisions of this Update are effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 31, 2011 for public entities.  As the two remaining options for presentation existed prior to the issuance of this Update, early adoption is permitted.




This discussion and analysis provides an overview of the financial condition and results of operations of Highlands Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its consolidated subsidiary, Highlands State Bank (the “Bank”), as of June 30, 2011 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the preceding financial statements and related footnotes, as well as with the audited financial statements and the accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2010, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Current performance does not guarantee and may not be indicative of similar performance in the future.

Critical Accounting Policies

Disclosure of the Company’s significant accounting policies is included in Note 1 to the financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Some of these policies are particularly sensitive, requiring significant judgments, estimates and assumptions to be made by management, most particularly in connection with determining the provision for loan losses and the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses, the determination of other-than-temporary impairment on securities, and the valuation of deferred tax assets.

Forward-looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including this discussion and analysis, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements of goals, intentions, and expectations as to future trends, plans, events or results of the Company’s operations and policies and regarding general economic conditions. These statements are based upon current and anticipated economic conditions, nationally and in the Company’s market, interest rates and interest rate policy, competitive factors and other conditions that, by their nature, are not susceptible to accurate forecast, and are subject to significant uncertainty.

 
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Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes”, “expects”, “may”, “intends”, “will”, “should”, “anticipates”, or the negative of any of the foregoing or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussion of strategy.

No assurance can be given that the future results covered by forward-looking statements will be achieved. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could impact the Company’s operating results include, but are not limited to, those disclosed under the heading Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K previously filed with the SEC and, in addition, (i) the effects of changing economic conditions in the Company's market areas and nationally, (ii) credit risks of commercial, real estate, consumer and other lending activities, (iii) significant changes in interest rates, (iv) changes in federal and state banking laws and regulations which could impact the Company’s operations, and (v) other external developments which could materially affect the Company’s business and operations.


OVERVIEW

Highlands Bancorp, Inc. is a New Jersey business corporation and bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956.  Highlands Bancorp Inc. was incorporated on February 2, 2010 for the purpose of acquiring Highlands State Bank (referred to in this report as the Bank), thereby enabling the Bank to operate within a holding company structure.  On August 31, 2010, Highlands Bancorp, Inc. acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of the Bank.
 
The principal activities of Highlands Bancorp, Inc. are owning and supervising the Bank.  The Bank is a community-oriented, full-service commercial bank providing commercial and consumer financial services to businesses and individuals in Sussex and Passaic Counties in New Jersey and surrounding areas. The Bank is a New Jersey state chartered commercial bank that commenced operations on October 31, 2005.  The Bank’s principal office is located in Vernon, New Jersey and it operates two additional branches, one each in Sparta, New Jersey and one in Totowa, New Jersey.

The Company’s assets declined $917 thousand from $164.2 million at December 31, 2010 to $163.3 million at June 30, 2011 due to net maturities of time deposits in other banks of $9.3 million, and calls, maturities and sales of investment securities, which were used to fund loan portfolio growth, to pay down FHLB borrowings and to invest in federal funds sold for short-term liquidity purposes. As a result, we experienced a decline in the investment portfolio of $4.4 million. Net loans increased $6.6 million from December 31, 2010 to $127.6 million, reflecting growth in commercial real estate and construction loans, partially offset by home equity, residential and commercial loan paydowns and payoffs.  Total deposits increased $4.6 million from $136.4 million at December 31, 2010 to $141.0 million at June 30, 2011. Increases in time deposits and money market account balances of $10.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively were partially offset by declines in savings and checking balances of $7.0 million and $904 thousand, respectively. Borrowings decreased $6.0 million from $11.0 million at December 31, 2010 to $5.0 million at June 30, 2011 as excess liquidity was also used to pay down FHLB borrowings.

The Company had net income of $234 thousand for the second quarter of 2011 compared to net income $124 thousand for the second quarter of 2010.  Net income available to common stockholders, reflecting the impact of dividends paid on the Company’s preferred stock issued to the Treasury, for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was $154 thousand compared to net income available to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 2010 of $44 thousand. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $461 thousand compared to $202 thousand in the prior year, and net income available to common stockholders for the first six months of 2011 was $302 thousand compared to $43 thousand for the prior year period.  

The cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the second quarter of 2011 decreased 35 basis points to 0.98% compared to 1.33% for the second quarter of 2010, reflecting a general decline in rates paid on deposits. The largest declines were evident in the yields paid on time deposits, savings, and money market account balances as a result of management’s on-going monitoring and response to the continued low interest rate environment. In addition, yields earned on interest-earning assets decreased slightly for the second quarter of 2011 to 4.69%, from 4.71% for the same period of 2010. Loan portfolio yields increased 1 basis point to 5.53% for 2011, when compared to 5.52% for the second quarter of 2010. When compared to the second quarter of 2010, yields on investment securities for the second quarter of 2011 declined 189 basis points from 3.73% to 1.84% due to calls, maturities and sales of higher yielding securities, and the yield on short-term investments decreased 83 basis points from 1.77% to 0.94% due to declines in the rates paid on deposits with other banks. As a result, the net interest rate spread increased 33 basis points for the three months ended June 30, 2011 to 3.71%. The net interest margin also improved 27 basis points to 3.93% for the second quarter of 2011 from 3.66% for the second quarter period of 2010. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the yield on earning assets remained at the same level as the prior year period, 4.67%, while the cost of funds declined 36 basis points for the first six months of 2011 when compared to the same period in 2010. This resulted in a 36 basis point improvement in the net interest spread to 3.67%. The net interest margin improved to 3.90% for the six months ended June 30, 2001, from 3.59% for the comparable period of 2010.
 
 
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Comparison of Results of Operation for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

Net Interest Income

Total interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2011 decreased $26 thousand as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2010 as a result of calls, maturities, and sales of investment securities and lower time deposit balances in other banks, partially offset by growth in the loan portfolio. Average earning assets were $159.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $160.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The average balance of loans receivable increased to $127.5 million during the current quarter from $116.8 million in the year ago period. The yield on average earning assets was 4.69% for the second quarter of 2011 compared to 4.71% for the second quarter of 2010. The yield on the loan portfolio increased 1 basis point to 5.53% in the current quarter from 5.52% in the year ago period. Yields on other interest earning assets reflected declines, with the largest decrease in the investment securities portfolio, on which the yield declined to 1.84% in the three months ended June 30, 2011 from 3.73% in the prior year period, due to sales, calls and maturities of higher yielding securities.

Total interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 decreased $124 thousand to $300 thousand as compared with $424 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2010 as a result of personal savings and business money market account balance declines and reductions to rates paid on interest-bearing deposit account balances across the portfolio. Average interest bearing liabilities were $122.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $127.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, and reflected increases in time deposits and interest-bearing checking accounts, partially offset by decreases in savings and money market account balances and borrowed funds. The yield on average interest bearing liabilities was 0.98% for the second quarter of 2011 compared to 1.33% for the second quarter of 2010. This decrease was the result of market conditions, deposit mix, competition, and management’s resulting adjustments to the interest rates provided to depositors.

Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was $1.6 million compared to net interest income of $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The improvement in net interest income for 2011 is a result of growth in the loan portfolio and reduced cost of funds associated with interest-bearing deposit balance declines and reductions in interest rates paid on deposits. The Company’s net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2011 increased 33 basis points to 3.71% from 3.38% for the three months ended June 30, 2010.
 
 
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The table below sets forth average balances and corresponding yields for the three month periods ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010:

    2011     2010  
   
Average
   
Income/
   
Yield/
   
Average
   
Income/
   
Yield/
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
                                     
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans receivable
  $ 127,511     $ 1,763       5.53 %   $ 116,828     $ 1,613       5.52 %
Securities available for sale
    14,966       69       1.84 %     19,517       182       3.73 %
Federal funds sold
    2,332       -       0.00 %     2,503       1       0.16 %
Deposits with other banks
    14,487       34       0.94 %     21,754       96       1.77 %
Total interest-earning assets
    159,296       1,866       4.69 %     160,602       1,892       4.71 %
                                                 
Non-interest earning assets
    4,691                       4,630                  
                                                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 163,987                     $ 165,232                  
                                                 
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand, interest-bearing
  $ 6,513     $ 8       0.49 %   $ 5,197     $ 9       0.69 %
Money market and savings
    73,560       123       0.67 %     82,484       218       1.06 %
Time deposits
    36,963       136       1.47 %     32,609       160       1.96 %
Borrowed funds
    5,656       33       2.33 %     7,404       37       2.00 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    122,692       300       0.98 %     127,694       424       1.33 %
                                                 
Non-interest bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand, non-interest bearing deposits
    24,495                       19,325                  
Other liabilities
    476                       798                  
                                                 
Stockholders' equity
    16,324                       17,415                  
                                                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
                                               
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 163,987                     $ 165,232                  
                                                 
Net interest income/rate spread
          $ 1,566       3.71 %           $ 1,468       3.38 %
                                                 
Net interest margin
                    3.93 %                     3.66 %


Provision for Loan Losses

For the three months ended June 30, 2011, we recognized a provision for loan losses of $76 thousand, compared to $244 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The reduction was due to stabilization in the level of non-performing assets. The decrease in the provision also reflects management’s view of the risks inherent in the portfolio in the current economic environment. At June 30, 2011, the allowance for loan losses of $1.8 million represented 1.40% of total outstanding loans, compared to 1.38% of total outstanding loans at December 31, 2010. Based principally on economic conditions, asset quality, and loan-loss experience, including that of comparable institutions in the Company’s market area, the allowance is believed to be adequate. The Company has not participated in any sub-prime lending activity. There were no charged off loans and $2 in recoveries during the second quarter of 2011, while the second quarter of 2010 reflected no charged off loans or recoveries.

 
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Non-interest Income

Total non-interest income was $102 thousand for the three month period ended June 30, 2011 compared to $184 thousand for the same period in 2010. The decrease for 2011 when compared to the same period of last year is primarily due to gains on the sale of investment securities during the second quarter of 2010 of $87 thousand. During the second quarter of 2011, the Company also sold a property acquired through foreclosure which resulted in a loss of $11 thousand.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expenses increased $74 thousand or 5.8% from $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 to $1.4 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2011. The increase is due to increased employee salary and benefits costs of $46 thousand due to additions made to staff and increased mainframe data processing costs of $11 thousand associated with the growth of the Company, and higher professional fees of $43 thousand relating to problem loan workouts. These increases were partially offset by lower occupancy and equipment charges of $11 thousand resulting from reduced depreciation charges, reduced advertising and promotional costs of $3 thousand, and lower shareholder costs of $10 thousand.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense on pre-tax income of $234 thousand and $124 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, was offset by the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards and the resultant reversal of the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets of approximately $94 thousand and $49 thousand, respectively. The remaining deferred tax benefit related to net operating loss carryforwards has not been recognized due to uncertainty of realization. The Company has net operating loss carryforwards available for federal and state income tax purposes of approximately $6.6 million at June 30, 2011 which start to expire in 2025 for federal purposes and 2012 for state purposes.

Comparison of Results of Operation for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

Net Interest Income

Total interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 decreased $41 thousand to $3.7 million as compared with $3.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 as a result of lower balances in investment securities and time deposits with other banks due to calls, maturities and sales, partially offset by higher interest income from loan portfolio growth. Average earning assets were $159.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $161.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The yield on average earning assets for both the first six months of 2011 and 2010 was 4.67%.

Total interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011 decreased $259 thousand to $611 thousand as compared with $870 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2010, primarily due to lower savings account balances and borrowings, and from reductions made to rates paid on deposits. Average interest bearing liabilities were $122.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $128.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The yield on average interest bearing liabilities was 1.00% for the first two quarters of 2011 compared to 1.36% for the first two quarters of 2010. This decrease was the result of market conditions, deposit mix, competition, and management’s resulting adjustments to the interest rates paid to depositors.

Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $3.1 million compared to net interest income of $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The improvement in net interest income for the first two quarters of 2011 is a result of lower costs of funds and borrowings. Our net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased 31 basis points to 3.90% from 3.59% for the six months ended June 30, 2010, due to the continued low interest rate environment.
 
 
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The following table sets forth average balances and corresponding yields for the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010:

Average Balances, Interest Income and Interest Expense, and Rates
 
    2011     2010  
   
Average
   
Income/
   
Yield/
   
Average
   
Income/
   
Yield/
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
                                     
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans receivable
  $ 125,637     $ 3,476       5.53 %   $ 116,440     $ 3,197       5.49 %
Securities available for sale
    15,827       172       2.17 %     19,267       359       3.73 %
Federal funds sold
    2,179       1       0.09 %     1,851       2       0.22 %
Deposits with other banks
    15,999       76       0.95 %     23,646       208       1.76 %
Total interest-earning assets
    159,642       3,725       4.67 %     161,204       3,766       4.67 %
                                                 
Non-interest earning assets
    4,786                       4,457                  
                                                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 164,428                     $ 165,661                  
                                                 
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand, interest-bearing
  $ 6,877     $ 18       0.52 %   $ 4,673     $ 17       0.73 %
Money market and savings
    74,836       250       0.67 %     84,714       448       1.06 %
Time deposits
    34,677       274       1.58 %     30,733       324       2.11 %
Borrowed funds
    6,256       69       2.21 %     8,003       81       2.02 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    122,646       611       1.00 %     128,123       870       1.36 %
                                                 
Non-interest bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand, non-interest bearing deposits
    25,051                       19,602                  
Other liabilities
    481                       736                  
                                                 
Stockholders' equity
    16,250                       17,200                  
                                                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
                                               
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 164,428                     $ 165,661                  
                                                 
Net interest income/rate spread
          $ 3,114       3.67 %           $ 2,896       3.31 %
                                                 
Net interest margin
                    3.90 %                     3.59 %


Provision for Loan Losses

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, we recognized a provision for loan losses of $127 thousand, compared to a provision of $437 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Our non-accrual loans decreased to $4.0 million at June 30, 2011 from $4.1 million at year end 2010. The lower provision reflects the stabilization of non-performing loans as well as management’s view of the risks inherent in the portfolio in the current economic environment. At June 30, 2011, the allowance for loan losses totaled $1.8 million representing 1.40% of total outstanding loans, compared to 1.38% of total outstanding loans at year end 2010. Based principally on economic conditions, asset quality, and loan-loss experience including that of comparable institutions in our market area, the allowance is believed to be adequate. We have not participated in any sub-prime lending activity. There were $73 thousand in loans charged off and $66 thousand in recoveries during the first six months of 2011.

Non-interest Income

Total non-interest income was $240 thousand for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 compared to $291 thousand for the same period in 2010. This decrease of $51 thousand is primarily due to realized gains on the sale of investment securities during the six months ended June 30, 2010 of $87 thousand compared to $45 thousand for the same period in 2011, lower loan and deposit fee activity of $7 thousand, and a loss on the sale of a foreclosed property of $11 thousand in 2011, partially offset by an increase in other income of $9 thousand.

 
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Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expenses increased $218 thousand or 8.6% from $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 to $2.8 million for the same period in 2011. The increase is primarily the result of $94 thousand in higher legal and consulting fees for additional loan and compliance services, increased salaries and benefits costs as a result of the Company’s loan portfolio growth of $63 thousand, and increased data processing costs of $32 thousand, Other expenses increased $66 thousand as a result of higher other real estate owned and loan-related costs  These increased charges were partially offset by declines in bank facilities and equipment depreciation, and lower advertising and promotion costs.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense on pre-tax income of $461 thousand and $202 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, was offset by the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards and the resultant reversal of the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets of approximately $184 thousand and $80 thousand, respectively. The remaining deferred tax benefit related to net operating loss carryforwards has not been recognized due to uncertainty of realization. The Company has net operating loss carryforwards available for federal and state income tax purposes of approximately $6.6 million at June 30, 2011 which start to expire in 2025 for federal purposes and 2012 for state purposes.


FINANCIAL CONDITION

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2011 increased $6.6 million to $8.1 million, from $1.4 million at December 31, 2010, as a result of higher overnight federal funds sold due to increased ending cash clearings and proceeds from the maturities of time deposits in other banks and calls, maturities, and sales of investment securities. Some of these proceeds were used to fund growth in the Company’s loan portfolio during the second quarter of 2011 and to reduce the Company’s outstanding debt, and the remaining excess cash balance was held in short term liquid investments for future loan fundings and other short-term cash needs.

Time Deposits in Other Banks

Time deposits in other banks decreased $9.3 million, or 47.4% from $19.6 million at December 31, 2010 to $10.3 million at June 30, 2011. This decline from the prior year-end is the result of maturities of the Company’s investments in higher-yielding alternatives to short term overnight sales of federal funds. These time deposits had original maturities of one year or less. Management determined that in light of our foreseeable liquidity needs, and the market rates available on time deposits, we were better served allowing these deposits to mature and use the excess funds to pay down debt, increase liquidity and fund loan originations.

Securities

The Company’s securities portfolio continues to be classified, in its entirety, as “available for sale.”  Management believes that a portfolio classification of available for sale allows greater flexibility in managing the investment portfolio. Using this classification, the Company intends to hold these securities for an indefinite amount of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Such securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The portfolio is structured to provide a return on investment while providing a consistent source of liquidity and meeting strict risk standards. Investment securities consist primarily of U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed securities issued by FHLMC or FNMA, and corporate bonds. The Company holds no derivatives as of June 30, 2011.

Total securities at June 30, 2011 were $13.1 million compared to securities of $17.5 million at December 31, 2010. During the first and second quarters of 2011 the Company sold most of its investments in corporate securities and preferred stock investment in large financial corporations which resulted in realized gains of $38 thousand, and $7 thousand, respectively. The carrying value of the securities portfolio as of June 30, 2011 includes a net unrealized gain of $221 thousand, which is recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. This compares to a net unrealized gain of $258 thousand at December 31, 2010. No securities are deemed to be other than temporarily impaired. The decline in the investment securities portfolio reflects sales, maturities, calls and principal payments received during this period exceeding purchases, as the Company used part of the excess liquidity to fund growth in the loan portfolio, reduction of the Company’s outstanding debt and for funding future loan and cash needs.

 
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Restricted Investment in Bank Stock

Restricted investment in bank stock as of June 30, 2011 was $533 thousand, decreasing $257 thousand or 32.5% from $790 thousand at December 31, 2010. This balance is comprised of capital stock of correspondent banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank, and fluctuates primarily due to activity-based requirements related to outstanding borrowings with the Federal Home Loan Bank.

Loans

The loan portfolio comprises the largest component of the Company’s earning assets. All of the Company’s loans are to domestic borrowers. Total loans, net of the allowance, increased $6.6 million to $127.6 million at June 30, 2011 from $121.0 million at December 31, 2010. The loan to deposit ratio increased from 88.7% at December 31, 2010 to 90.5% at June 30, 2011, reflecting stronger loan growth than deposit growth, as prolonged overall economic uncertainties continue to result in low yielding deposit rates. The Company’s loan portfolio at June 30, 2011 was comprised of consumer loans of $35.3 million, a decrease of $3.7 million from December 31, 2010, and commercial loans of $94.2 million, an increase of $10.4 million from December 31, 2010, before the allowance for loan losses. The increase in commercial loans is primarily the result of commercial real estate originations, and the decrease in consumer loans is due to declines in home equity and residential real estate loan balances. The Company has not originated, nor does it intend to originate, sub-prime mortgage loans.

Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality

The allowance for loan losses increased $120 thousand to $1.8 million at June 30, 2011 from December 31, 2010. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the allowance for loan losses represented 1.40% and 1.38% respectively of total loans. Based upon current economic conditions, the composition of the loan portfolio, the perceived credit risk in the portfolio and loan-loss experience of comparable institutions in the Company’s market area, management believes the allowance is adequate to absorb reasonably anticipated losses.

At June 30, 2011 Company had fifteen non-accrual loans totaling $4.0 million. There were no loans past due greater than 90 days and still accruing, and one restructured loan of $827 thousand. The Company had two commercial properties in the amount of $658 thousand classified as other real estate owned at June 30, 2011. The effects of poor market conditions, sluggish property sales, and continued economic weakness in the real estate sector resulted in the flat level of non-accrual loan balances. The balance of non-accrual loans at June 30, 2011 includes three construction loans with an aggregate balance of $2.0 million, and one construction loans with a balance of $387 thousand which has been substantially written down to the fair value of the collateral and is currently in foreclosure. Two of the construction loans with an aggregate balance of $1.6 million were restructured and are now a viable project. The Company has complete control of the disbursements and cash flow of this project. The most recent appraisal of this property indicates sufficient equity without any completed construction to satisfy the loan balance. At June 30, 2011 commercial real estate non-accrual loans totaled $1.3 million. The two properties making up this amount are also working through the foreclosure process. It is expected that both properties will receive a judgment of foreclosure in 2011. The Company expects to aggressively market and liquidated these properties. Also included in this amount are two loans totaling $576 thousand which have a 90% USDA guarantee. Management believes these construction and commercial real estate loans are adequately collateralized by the values of the properties. Management is also encouraged to see what we believe is a stabilization in the local commercial real estate market.

The commercial non-accrual loan balance at June 30, 2011 consisted of six loans with a balance of $478 thousand. Of these six loans, two bear a 90% guarantee from the USDA totaling $390 thousand. Also at June 30, 2011 there were two home equity loans with a balance of $156 thousand, and two residential first mortgages with combined balances of $350 thousand. The two residential first mortgages loans are well secured, with one having an LTV of 23% and the other having mortgage insurance.

During 2011, other real estate owned decreased by $141 thousand.  We acquired two properties during 2010: one through the foreclosure process and the other through a deed in lieu of foreclosure. One property was sold in the 2nd quarter of 2011. The other property consists of two commercial industrial buildings on the same lot located in an unfinished industrial park. This property is being actively marketed for sale.  During the second quarter of 2011 another property was acquired through the foreclosure process which resulted in a balance of real estate owned of $658 thousand as of June 30, 2011.

 
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At June 30, 2011 impaired loans totaled $4.3 million, declining $50 thousand from the level of impaired loans of $4.4 million from December 31, 2010. Impaired loans requiring a specific allowance for loan loss were $4.3 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $4.4 million at December 31, 2010. The allowance for loan losses on the impaired loans was $267 thousand and $176 thousand at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The Company took partial chargedowns on impaired loans through December 31, 2010 of $805 thousand. During 2011 management recognized that collateral asset values on impaired loans had experienced added deterioration and has made the necessary adjustments to increase the specific allowances on such loans.

Management continues to monitor the Company’s asset quality and believes that the non-performing assets are adequately collateralized and anticipated material losses have been adequately reserved for in the allowance for loan losses.  However, given the uncertainty of the current real estate market, additional provisions for losses may be deemed necessary in future periods.  
 
The Company seeks to actively manage its non-performing assets.  In addition to monitoring and collecting on delinquent loans, management maintains a loan review process for customers with aggregate relationships of $450 thousand or more.

Premises and Equipment

Bank premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, decreased $91 thousand from December 31, 2010 to June 30, 2011. This decrease is primarily due to depreciation expense on existing premises and equipment.

Deposits

Total deposits at June 30, 2011 increased $4.6 million to $141.0 million from $136.4 million at December 31, 2010. Time deposits, money market and interest-bearing checking balances increased by $10.9 million, $1.3 million, and $294 thousand, respectively when compared to December 31, 2010. Part of the growth in time deposit balances is due to short-term brokered and non-brokered wholesale funding. Savings deposits declined $7.0 million. The decline in savings deposits is attributed to decreases made to the savings rate paid in 2010, which caused a migration of deposits to higher paying money market accounts.

Borrowed Funds

Borrowings at June 30, 2011 declined $6.0 million to $5.0 million from $11.0 million at December 31, 2010, as maturing short term FHLB advances were paid off. These advances were collateralized by restricted investments in FHLB bank stock, U.S. Government sponsored agency securities, and mortgage backed securities.

Liquidity

Liquidity represents the Company’s ability to meet the demands required for the funding of loans and to meet depositors’ requirements for use of their funds. The Company’s sources of liquidity are cash balances, due from banks, and federal funds sold. Cash and cash equivalents were $8.1 million at June 30, 2011, compared to $1.4 million at December 31, 2010.

Additional liquidity sources include maturities of time deposits in other banks, and principal and interest payments from the investment security and loan portfolios. Long-term liquidity needs may be met by selling securities available for sale, selling loans or raising additional capital. At June 30, 2011, the Company had $10.3 million of time deposits with other banks that had maturities of less than twelve months, and $13.1 million of available for sale securities. Securities with carrying values of approximately $10.8 million at June 30, 2011 were pledged as collateral to secure borrowings, public deposits, and for other purposes required or permitted by law. The Company also has borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and a line of credit with Atlantic Central Bankers Bank as discussed in Note 8 of this filing.
 
 
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Contractual Obligations

The Company currently leases its main banking office at 310 Route 94 in Vernon, New Jersey and each of its two branch locations at 351 Union Boulevard in Totowa, New Jersey and 351 Sparta Avenue in Sparta, New Jersey. These leases expire in 2016, 2012, and 2014 for each office, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company’s financial statements do not reflect various off-balance sheet arrangements that are made in the normal course of business, which may involve some liquidity risk. These off-balance sheet arrangements consist mainly of unfunded loans and lines of credit made under the same standards as on-balance sheet instruments. These unused commitments totaled $33.9 million at June 30, 2011 and $40.0 million at December 31, 2010. The Company also has letters of credit outstanding of $62 thousand at June 30, 2011 and $435 thousand at December 31, 2010. Because these instruments have fixed maturity dates, and because many of them will expire without being drawn upon, they do not generally present any significant liquidity risk to the Company. Management is of the opinion that the Company’s liquidity is sufficient to meet its anticipated needs.

Capital Resources and Adequacy

Total stockholders’ equity was $16.4 million as of June 30, 2011, representing a net increase of $281 thousand from December 31, 2010. The increase in capital was a result of the earnings of $461 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2011 reduced by preferred stock dividends of $143 thousand, partially reduced by a decline in the net holding gain on available for sale securities of $37 thousand.

The following table provides a comparison of the Bank’s regulatory capital ratios. Since the Company has less than $500 million in consolidated assets, it is not subject to regulatory capital requirements:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(In Thousands except for ratios)
 
2011
   
2010
 
Tier I, common stockholders' equity
  $ 15,363     $ 15,045  
Tier II, allowable portion of allowance for loan losses
    1,732       1,693  
Total capital
    17,095       16,738  
                 
Total risk-based capital
    12.3 %     12.2 %
Tier I risk-based capital
    11.1 %     11.0 %
Tier I leverage capital
    9.4 %     9.1 %


At June 30, 2011, the Bank exceeded the minimum regulatory capital requirements necessary to be considered a “well capitalized” financial institution under applicable federal banking regulations.



 In the normal course of business activities, the Company is exposed to market risk, principally interest rate risk. Interest rate risk arises from market driven fluctuations in interest rates that affect cash flows, income, expense and values of financial instruments. The Asset/Liability Committee, as a function of the Board of Directors, is responsible for managing the rate sensitivity position, using Board approved policies and procedures. No material changes in the market risk strategy occurred during the current period. A detailed discussion of interest rate risk is provided in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 
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The term “disclosure controls and procedures” is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). This term refers to the controls and procedures of a Company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a Company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within required time periods. Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2011, and they have concluded that, as of this date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at ensuring that required information will be disclosed on a timely basis in our reports filed under the Exchange Act.

There were no significant changes to our internal controls over financial reporting or in the other factors that could significantly affect our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2011, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weakness.


Part II - Other Information


The Company is an occasional party to legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of management, the Company has adequate legal defenses and/or insurance coverage respecting any and each of these actions and does not believe that they will materially affect the Company’s operations or financial position.

On December 14, 2009, Union Center National Bank ("UCNB") initiated an action in New Jersey Superior Court against the Bank seeking to require the Bank to repurchase UCNB's participation interest in a loan with a total principal amount of $6.9 million. UCNB holds 85.5072% of the loan. UCNB has also asserted a claim for negligent handling and administration of the loan. The Bank intends to continue vigorously defending this lawsuit, has filed an answer contesting liability and has asserted counterclaims against UCNB. UCNB filed a motion for summary judgment, which was denied without prejudice. UCNB has since filed another motion for summary judgment, which the Court stayed pending the parties' completion of discovery.  The parties have completed discovery and Highlands has filed its own motion for summary judgment, seeking the dismissal of UCNB's claims.  Highlands anticipates that the competing summary judgment motions will be heard during the 3rd quarter 2011.  If necessary, the bank is prepared to proceed to trial in this matter.  


Not Applicable.


Not Applicable.


Not Applicable.



Not Applicable.


Exhibit 31.1 – Certification of George E. Irwin pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)
Exhibit 31.2 – Certification of Eileen D. Piersa pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)
Exhibit 32.1 – Certification of George E. Irwin Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 32.2 – Certification of Eileen D. Piersa pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
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The following Exhibits are being furnished* as part of this report:

No.
 
Description
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document.*
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.*
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document.*

*These interactive data files are being furnished as part of this Quarterly Report, and, in accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under those sections.
 

 
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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.

 
HIGHLANDS BANCORP, INC.
     
Date: August 11, 2011
By: 
/s/ George E. Irwin
   
George E. Irwin
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
     
     
Date: August 11, 2011
By: 
/s/ Eileen D. Piersa
   
Eileen D. Piersa
   
Chief Financial Officer


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