EX-99.2 4 tv525208_ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

UNITI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

   March 31, 2019   December 31, 2018 
ASSETS          
           
Cash and Due from Banks  $3,202,202   $5,341,192 
Federal Funds Sold and Other Cash Equivalents   39,558,826    57,348,840 
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   42,761,028    62,690,032 
           
Investment Securities Available for Sale   5,345,242    5,363,604 
           
Loans Held For Sale   2,376,346    3,949,464 
           
Loans:          
Real Estate   221,737,725    223,205,657 
Commercial   52,848,045    46,236,585 
Consumer and Other   5,715    47,489 
TOTAL LOANS   274,591,485    269,489,731 
Deferred Loan Costs and Premiums, Net of Fees   1,258,617    1,278,957 
Allowance for Loan Losses   (3,411,567)   (3,392,883)
NET LOANS   272,438,535    267,375,805 
           
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at Cost   1,320,900    1,320,900 
Premises and Equipment   692,347    788,732 
Other Real Estate Owned   113,625    113,625 
Right-of-use Assets ("ROU")   1,296,788    - 
Deferred Tax Assets   (2,483)   52,111 
Accrued Interest and Other Assets   4,291,543    4,098,450 
   $330,633,871   $345,752,723 

  

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

   March 31, 2019   December 31, 2018 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
Deposits:          
Noninterest-bearing Demand  $119,424,354   $141,360,023 
Savings, NOW and Money Market Accounts   48,365,825    56,715,730 
Time Deposits Under $250,000   60,268,850    49,898,601 
Time Deposits $250,000 and Over   50,573,125    47,968,797 
TOTAL DEPOSITS   278,632,154    295,943,151 
           
Lease Liabilities   1,396,822    - 
Accrued Interest and Other Liabilities   2,015,815    2,094,766 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   282,044,791    298,037,917 
           
Commitments and Contingencies - Notes D and J          
           
Shareholders' Equity:          
Preferred Stock - 4,000,000 Authorized, None Outstanding   -    - 
Common Stock - No par value, 40,000,000 Shares Authorized;          
Issued and Outstanding, 15,415,587 shares at March 31, 2019 and 15,415,587 shares at December 31, 2018   44,902,101    44,892,703 
Retained Earnings (Deficit)   3,714,193    2,875,236 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Net Unrealized          
 Loss on Available-for-Sale Securities, net of tax of $22,235 and 17,021 at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively   (27,214)   (53,133)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   48,589,080    47,714,806 
   $330,633,871   $345,752,723 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

 

   March 31, 2019   December 31, 2018 
INTEREST INCOME          
Interest and Fees on Loans  $4,091,204   $14,689,781 
Interest on Investment Securities   29,109    118,350 
Interest on Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks   283,924    1,125,078 
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME   4,404,237    15,933,209 
           
INTEREST EXPENSE          
Interest on Savings Deposits, NOW and Money Market Accounts   200,113    604,601 
Interest on Time Deposits   596,517    1,494,006 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE   796,630    2,098,607 
NET INTEREST INCOME   3,607,607    13,834,602 
           
Provision for Loan Losses   -    - 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER NEGATIVE          
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES   3,607,607    13,834,602 
           
NONINTEREST INCOME          
Service Charges, Fees, and Other Income   135,252    783,680 
Loan Servicing Income, net   173,667    864,588 
Gain on the Sale of SBA Loans   253,801    1,564,806 
Letters of Credit Related Fees   17,267    99,930 
TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME   579,987    3,313,004 
           
NONINTEREST EXPENSE          
Salaries and Employee Benefits   2,002,900    7,400,516 
Occupancy and Equipment Expenses   187,999    1,072,608 
Other Expenses   794,138    3,159,204 
TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSE   2,985,037    11,632,328 
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR          
INCOME TAXES   1,202,557    5,515,278 
Provision for Income Taxes   363,600    1,675,000 
NET INCOME  $838,957   $3,840,278 
           
NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC  $0.05   $0.25 
NET INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED  $0.05   $0.24 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

 

   Three months ended   Twelve months ended 
   March 31, 2019   December 31, 2018 
         
Net Income  $838,957   $3,840,278 
           
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:          
Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Securities Available for Sale   36,795    (17,793)
    36,795    (17,793)
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes:          
Change in Net Unrealized (Loss) Gain   10,875    (5,214)
    10,875    (5,214)
           
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS   25,920    (12,579)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  $864,877   $3,827,699 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(unaudited)

 

           Accumulated     
   Common Stock       Other     
   Number of       Accumulated   Comprehensive     
   Shares   Amount   Deficit   Income (Loss)   Total 
                     
Balance at December 31, 2017   15,355,587   $44,701,642   $(965,042)  $(40,554)  $43,696,046 
                          
Net Income   -    -    3,840,278    -    3,840,278 
                          
Stock-Based Compensation   -    84,861    -    -    84,861 
                          
Exercise of Stock Options   60,000    106,200    -    -    106,200 
                          
Exercise of Stock Warrants   -    -    -    -    - 
                          
Other Comprehensive                         
   Loss, Net of Taxes   -    -    -    (12,579)   (12,579)
Balance at December 31, 2018   15,415,587    44,892,703    2,875,236    (53,133)   47,714,806 
                          
Net Income   -    -    838,957    -    838,957 
                          
Stock-Based Compensation   -    9,398    -    -    9,398 
                          
Exercise of Stock Options   -    -    -    -    - 
                          
Other Comprehensive                         
Loss, Net of Taxes   -    -    -    25,919    25,919 
Balance at March 31, 2019   15,415,587   $44,902,101   $3,714,193   $(27,214)  $48,589,080 

  

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

   Three months ended   Twelve months ended 
   March 31, 2019   December 31, 2018 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net Income  $838,957   $3,840,278 
 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash From Operating Activities:          
Depreciation and Amortization   97,440    414,271 
Stock-Based Compensation   9,398    84,861 
Deferred Income Taxes   54,594    568,294 
Proceeds from SBA Loans Sold   6,989,750    31,237,376 
Originations of SBA Loans Held for Sale   (4,997,490)   (23,515,774)
Gain on Sale of SBA Loans   (253,800)   (1,564,806)
Other Items, net   (163,075)   578,233 
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES   2,575,774    11,642,733 
           
INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
 Proceeds from Matured, Called or Pay Down of Available-for-Sale Securities   54,030    1,265,080 
Net Increase in Loans   (5,246,756)   (31,218,448)
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock   -    (296,200)
Purchases of Premises and Equipment, net   (1,055)   (136,883)
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (5,193,781)   (30,386,451)
           
FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Net Increase in Deposits   (17,310,997)   21,753,344 
Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options and Warrants   -    106,200 
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES   (17,310,997)   21,859,544 
           
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   (19,929,004)   3,115,826 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year   62,690,032    59,574,206 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR  $42,761,028   $62,690,032 
           
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:          
Interest Paid  $669,544   $1,582,042 
Taxes Paid  $-   $750,000 
Transfer of Loans to Other Real Estate Owned  $-   $113,625 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The financial statements include the accounts of Uniti Financial Corporation ("UFC") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Uniti Bank ("Bank"), collectively referred to herein as the "Company". All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

 

UFC has no significant business activity other than its investment in Uniti Bank. Accordingly, no separate financial information on UFC is provided.

 

Nature of Operations

 

Uniti Bank, a state chartered bank, generates commercial and consumer loans and receives deposits from customers, who are predominately small and middle-market businesses and individuals located primarily in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, California. The Bank has three branches located in Buena Park, Garden Grove, and Los Angeles, California. The accounting and reporting policies of the Bank are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to practices within the banking industry.

 

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash, due from banks, deposits with other financial institutions with maturities under ninety days and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are sold for one-day periods.

 

Cash and Due from Banks

 

Banking regulations require that banks maintain a percentage of their deposits as reserves in cash or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank. The Company complied with the reserve requirement as of March 31, 2019.

 

The Company maintains amounts due from banks which may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

 

Debt Securities

 

Debt securities are classified in three categories and accounted for as follows: debt securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and are measured at amortized cost; debt securities bought and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities and are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings; debt securities not classified as either held-to-maturity or trading securities are deemed as available-for-sale and are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, reported in a separate component of shareholders' equity. Gains or losses on sales of debt securities are determined on the specific identification method. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted using the interest method over the expected lives of the related securities.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

 

Debt Securities - Continued

 

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") on at least a quarterly basis and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. For securities in an unrealized loss position, management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and 2) OTTI related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. For equity securities, the entire amount of impairment is recognized through earnings.

 

Loans

 

Loans receivable that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances reduced by any charge-offs or specific valuation accounts and net of deferred fees or costs on originated loans, or unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred and recognized in interest income using the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments. Amortization of deferred loan fees is discontinued when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status.

 

Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued are designated as nonaccrual loans. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when principal or interest is past due 90 days based on the contractual terms of the loan or when, in the opinion of management, there is reasonable doubt as to collectability based upon the contractual terms of the loan. When loans are placed on nonaccrual status, all interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current period interest income. Income on nonaccrual loans is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash is received and the loan's principal balance is deemed collectible. Interest accruals are resumed on such loans only when they are brought current with respect to interest and principal and when, in the judgment of management, the loans are estimated to be fully collectible as to all principal and interest.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management's judgment, should be charged off. Amounts are charged-off when available information confirms that specific loans or portions thereof, are uncollectible. This methodology for determining charge-offs is consistently applied to each segment.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

 

Allowance for Loan Losses - Continued

 

The Company determines a separate allowance for each portfolio segment. The allowance consists of specific and general reserves. Specific reserves relate to loans that are individually classified as impaired. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting all amounts when due. Measurement of impairment is based on the expected future cash flows of an impaired loan, which are to be discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, or measured by reference to an observable market value, if one exists, or the fair value of the collateral for a collateral-dependent loan. The Company selects the measurement method on a loan-by-loan basis except that collateral-dependent loans for which foreclosure is probable are measured at the fair value of the collateral.

 

The Company recognizes interest income on impaired loans based on its existing methods of recognizing interest income on nonaccrual loans. Loans, for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as impaired with measurement of impairment as described above.

 

If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.

 

General reserves cover non-impaired loans and are based on loss rates developed by management for each portfolio segment, adjusted for the effects of qualitative or environmental factors that are likely to cause estimated credit losses as of the evaluation date to differ from the portfolio segment's loss factors used. Qualitative factors include consideration of the following: changes in lending policies and procedures; changes in economic conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio; changes in the experience, ability and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; changes in the volume and severity of past due, nonaccrual and other adversely graded loans; changes in the loan review system; changes in the value of the underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans; concentrations of credit and the effect of other external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements.

 

Portfolio segments identified by the Company include real estate (commercial and residential mortgage), commercial and consumer loans. Relevant risk characteristics for these portfolio segments generally include debt service coverage, loan-to-value ratios and financial performance on non-consumer loans and credit scores, debt-to income, collateral type and loan-to-value ratios for consumer loans.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

 

Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures

 

The Company also maintains a separate allowance for off-balance sheet commitments. Management estimates anticipated losses using historical data and utilization assumptions. The allowance for off-balance sheet commitments totaled $113,145 and $112,145 at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, and is included in other liabilities on the balance sheet.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") Stock

 

The Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Members are required to own a certain amount of stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors, and may invest in additional amounts. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security, and periodically evaluated for impairment based on the ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.

 

Premises and Equipment

 

Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives, which ranges from three to seven years for furniture and equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the improvements or the remaining lease term, whichever is shorter. Expenditures for betterments or major repairs are capitalized and those for ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to operations as incurred.

 

Lease Accounting

 

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted the new accounting standards that require lessees to recognize operating leases on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities based on the value of the discounted future lease payments. Lessor accounting is largely unchanged. Expanded disclosures about the nature and terms of lease agreements are required prospectively and are included in Note D. The Company elected to retain prior determinations of whether an existing contract contains a lease and how the lease should be classified. The recognition of leases existing on January 1, 2019 did not require an adjustment to beginning retained earnings. Upon adoption, the Company recognized right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of $1,296,788 and $1,396,822, respectively. Adoption of the standard did not have a significant effect on the Company’s regulatory capital measures.

 

Other Real Estate Owned

 

Real estate acquired by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure is recorded at fair value at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis by a charge to the allowance for loan losses, if necessary. Other real estate owned is carried at the lower of the Company's carrying value of the property or its fair value, less estimated carrying costs and costs of disposition. Fair value is based on current appraisals less estimated selling costs. Any subsequent write-downs are charged against operating expenses and recognized as a valuation allowance. Operating expenses of such properties, net of related income, and gains and losses on their disposition are included in other operating expenses. There were no foreclosures in process of single family residential property as of March 31, 2019.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – Continued

 

Loss Contingencies

 

Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonable estimated. Management does not believe there now are such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Revenue Recognition – Noninterest Income

 

The Company adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), on January 1, 2018 and all subsequent ASUs that modified Topic 606. Results for reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2017 are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with Topic 605. The Company recognizes revenue as it is earned and noted no impact to its revenue recognition policies as a result of the adoption of ASU 2014-09. All of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers within the scope of ASC 606 is recognized in non-interest income.

 

In accordance with Topic 606, revenues are recognized when control of promised goods or services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that an entity determines are within the scope of Topic 606, the Company performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligation in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer. At contract inception, once the contract is determined to be within the scope of Topic 606, the Company assesses the goods or services that are promised within each contract and identifies those that contain performance obligation, and assesses whether each promised good or service is distinct. The Company then recognizes as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied

 

The following is a discussion of key revenues within the scope of the new revenue guidance.

 

Service Charges and Fees on Deposit Accounts

The Company earns fees from its deposit customers for account maintenance, transaction-based and overdraft services.  Account maintenance fees consist primarily of account fees and analyzed account fees charged on deposit accounts on a monthly basis.  The performance obligation is satisfied and the fees are recognized on a monthly basis as the service period is completed. Transaction-based fees on deposits accounts are charged to deposit customers for specific services provided to the customer, such as non-sufficient funds fees, overdraft fees, and wire fees. The performance obligation is completed as the transaction occurs and the fees are recognized at the time each specific service is provided to the customer.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – Continued

 

Revenue Recognition – Noninterest Income - Continued

 

Interchange Fees

Interchange fees represents fees earned when a debit card issued by the Company is used.  The Company earns interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions through a payment network.  Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder. The performance obligation is satisfied and the fees are earned when the cost of the transaction is charged to the card.  Certain expenses directly associated with the debit card are recorded on a net basis with the fee income.

 

Gains/Losses on OREO Sales

Gains/losses on the sale of OREO are included in non-interest expense and are generally recognized when the performance obligation is complete. This is typically at delivery of control over the property to the buyer at the time of each real estate closing.

 

Transfers of Financial Assets

 

Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Compensation cost is recognized for stock options issued to employees, based on the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options. This cost is recognized over the period which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, generally defined as the vesting period, on a straight-line basis.

 

The Company has elected to account for forfeitures of stock-based awards as they occur. Excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies relating to stock-based compensation are recorded as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement when incurred.

 

See Note G for additional information on the Company's stock option plan.

 

Loan Sales and Servicing of Financial Assets

 

The Company originates SBA loans for sale in the secondary market. Servicing rights are recognized separately when they are acquired through sale of loans. Servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the income statement effect recorded in gain on sale of loans. Fair value is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future cash flows from the servicing assets. The valuation model uses assumptions that market participants would use in estimating cash flows from servicing assets, such as the cost to service, discount rates, and prepayment speeds. The Company compares the valuation model inputs and results to published industry data in order to validate the model results and assumptions. Servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method, which requires servicing rights to be amortized into noninterest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – Continued

 

Loan Sales and Servicing of Financial Assets - Continued

 

Servicing assets are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to the carrying amount. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into groupings based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type, and investor type. For purposes of measuring impairment, the Company has identified each servicing asset with the underlying loan being services. A valuation allowance is recorded where the fair value is below the carrying amount of the asset. If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular grouping, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase in income. The fair values of servicing rights are subject to significant fluctuations as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayments speeds and changes in the discount rates.

 

Servicing fee income which is reported on the income statement as loan servicing income is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal and recorded as income when earned. The amortization of servicing rights and changes in the valuation allowance are netted against loan servicing income.

 

Income Taxes

 

Deferred income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method, which recognizes a liability or asset representing the tax effects, based on current tax law, of future deductible or taxable amounts attributable to events that have been recognized in the financial statements. A valuation allowance is established to reduce the deferred tax asset to the level at which it is "more likely than not" that the tax asset or benefits will be realized. Realization of tax benefits of deductible temporary differences and operating loss carryforwards depends on having sufficient taxable income of an appropriate character within the carryforward periods.

 

The Company has adopted guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") that clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return and provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the financial statements only if, based on its merits, the position is more likely than not to be sustained on audit by the taxing authorities. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded as part of income tax expense.

 

Earnings per Share ("EPS")

 

Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if options or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity.

 

Comprehensive Income

 

The change in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities is the only component of accumulated other comprehensive income for the Company.

 

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(unaudited)

 

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

 

Financial Instruments

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit, and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they are funded or related fees are incurred or received.

 

Fair Value Measurement

 

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

 

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

 

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

 

See Note J for more information and disclosures relating to the Company's fair value measurements.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

In March 2019, FASB issued ASU No. 2019-01, Leases (Topic 842) - Codification Improvements. The changes in this amendment include: (1) determining the fair value of the underlying asset by lessors that are not manufacturers or dealers; (2) presentation on the statement of cash flows – sales types and direct financing leases; and (3) transition disclosures related to Topic 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. This ASU specifically provides an exception to the paragraph 250-10-50-3 that would otherwise have required interim disclosures in the period an accounting change including the effect of that change on income from continuing operations, net income, any other financial statement line item, and any affected per share amounts. For items 1 and 2, this ASU is effective for fiscal and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Item 3 does not have an effective date because the amendments related to transition disclosures are included in Topic 842. The adoption of ASU 2019-01 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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(unaudited)

 

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

 

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Effective

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (Topic 326). This ASU significantly changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that aren't measured at fair value through net income.  In issuing the standard, the FASB is responding to criticism that today's guidance delays recognition of credit losses. The standard will replace today's "incurred loss" approach with an "expected loss" model. The new model, referred to as the current expected credit loss ("CECL") model, will apply to: (1) financial assets subject to credit losses and measured at amortized cost, and (2) certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. This includes, but is not limited to, loans, leases, held-to-maturity securities, loan commitments, and financial guarantees. The CECL model does not apply to available-for-sale ("AFS") debt securities. For AFS debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit losses in a manner similar to what they do today, except that the losses will be recognized as allowances rather than reductions in the amortized cost of the securities. As a result, entities will recognize improvements to estimated credit losses immediately in earnings rather than as interest income over time, as they do today. The ASU also simplifies the accounting model for purchased credit-impaired debt securities and loans. ASU 2016-13 also expands the disclosure requirements regarding an entity's assumptions, models, and methods for estimating the allowance for loan and lease losses.  In addition, public business entities will need to disclose the amortized cost balance for each class of financial asset by credit quality indicator, disaggregated by the year of origination. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, for SEC filers, one year later for non SEC filing public business entities and two years later for nonpublic business entities. Early adoption is permitted for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Entities will apply the standard's provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective (i.e., modified retrospective approach). The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of ASU No. 2016-13 for potential impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, “Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.” This ASU eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Among the changes, entities will no longer be required to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, but will be required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU No. 2018-13 is effective for all entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. As ASU No. 2018-13 only revises disclosure requirements, it will not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE B - DEBT SECURITIES

 

Debt securities have been classified in the balance sheets according to management's intent. The carrying amount of available for sale securities and their approximate fair values at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:

 

       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
March 31, 2019  Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
Available-for-Sale Securities:                    
U.S. Government - Sponsored                    
Enterprise Securities  $2,999,121   $-   $(17,450)  $2,981,670 
SBA - Guaranteed Development                    
Corporation Participation Certificates   875,897    -    (8,774)   867,123 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   1,508,798    -    (12,348)   1,496,450 
   $5,383,815   $-   $(38,573)  $5,345,242 
                     
December 31, 2018                    
Available-for-Sale Securities:                    
U.S. Government - Sponsored                    
Enterprise Securities  $2,999,072   $-   $(44,991)  $2,954,081 
SBA - Guaranteed Development                    
Corporation Participation Certificates   886,919    -    (9,049)   877,870 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   1,552,981    1,762    (23,090)   1,531,653 
   $5,438,972   $1,762   $(77,130)  $5,363,604 

 

At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, securities with a market value of $3.7 million were pledged to the State of California for its Time Deposit program.

 

During 2018 and 2017, there were no gross realized gains and losses.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE B - DEBT SECURITIES - Continued

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of all debt securities as of March 31, 2019 by contractual maturities are shown below. Contractual maturities may differ from expected maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

   Available-for-Sale Securities 
   Amortized   Fair 
   Cost   Value 
           
Under One Year  $2,000,000   $1,989,330 
One to Five Years   1,739,286    1,732,250 
Over Ten Years   1,619,581    1,623,662 
   $5,358,867   $5,345,242 

 

The gross unrealized losses and related estimated fair value of debt securities that have been in a continuous loss position for less than twelve months and over twelve months at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

   Less than Twelve Months   Twelve Months or More   Total 
   Unrealized   Estimated   Unrealized   Estimated   Unrealized   Estimated 
March 31, 2019  Losses   Fair Value   Losses   Fair Value   Losses   Fair Value 
                         
U.S. Government - Sponsored                              
Enterprise Securities  $-   $-   $(17,450)  $2,981,670   $(17,450)  $2,981,670 
SBA - Guaranteed Development                              
Corporation Participation Certificates   -    -    (8,774)   867,123    (9,049)   867,123 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   (201)   739,910    (12,147)   756,540    (23,090)   1,496,450 
   $(201)  $739,910   $(38,372)  $4,605,332   $(38,573)  $5,345,242 
December 31, 2018                              
U.S. Government - Sponsored                              
Enterprise Securities  $-   $-   $(44,991)  $2,954,081   $(44,991)  $2,954,081 
SBA - Guaranteed Development                              
Corporation Participation Certificates   -    -    (9,049)   877,870    (9,049)   877,870 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   -    -    (23,090)   750,350    (23,090)   750,350 
   $-   $-   $(77,130)  $4,582,301   $(77,130)  $4,582,301 

 

Management evaluates debt securities for other-than-temporary impairment taking into consideration the extent and length of time the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition of the issuer and whether the Company has the intent and ability to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. As of March 31, 2019, no declines in value are deemed to be other-than-temporary.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE C - LOANS

 

The Company's loan portfolio consists primarily of loans to borrowers within Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Although the Company seeks to avoid concentrations of loans to a single industry or based upon a single class of collateral, real estate and real estate associated businesses are among the principal industries in the Company's market area and, as a result, the Company's loan and collateral portfolios are, to some degree, concentrated in those industries.

 

The Company also originates SBA loans either for sale to institutional investors or for retention in the loan portfolio. Loans identified as held for sale are carried at lower of origination cost or market value and separately designated as such in the financial statements. A portion of the Company's revenues are from origination of loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration under its various programs and sale of the guaranteed portions of the loans. Funding for these loans depends on annual appropriations by the U.S. Congress. The Company was servicing approximately $126.6 million and $127.7 million in SBA loans previously sold as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 respectively.

 

As of March 321, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the carrying value of loans pledged to the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco as collateral for borrowing arrangements was approximately $126.5 million and $125.8 million, respectively. See Note F for more information on borrowing arrangements.

 

A summary of the changes in the allowance for loan losses as follows:

 

   March 31, 2019   December 31, 2018 
         
Balance at Beginning of Year  $3,392,883   $3,583,736 
Additions to the Allowance Charged to Expense   -    - 
Recoveries on Loans Charged Off   18,684    156,656 
    3,411,567    3,740,392 
           
Less Loans Charged Off   -    347,509 
Balance at End of Period  $3,411,567   $3,392,883 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE C - LOANS - Continued

 

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the first quarter 2019 and the year 2018 and the recorded investment in loans and impairment evaluation by loan portfolio segment as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

           Consumer     
March 31, 2019  Real Estate   Commercial   and Other   Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                    
Beginning of Year  $2,895,183   $497,700   $-   $3,392,883 
Provisions   (31,335)   31,335    -    - 
Charge-offs   -    -    -    - 
Recoveries   11,617    7,067    -    18,684 
End of Year  $2,875,465   $536,102   $-   $3,411,567 
                     
Reserves:                    
Specific  $-   $-   $-   $- 
General   2,875,465    536,102    -    3,411,567 
   $2,875,465   $536,102   $-   $3,411,567 
                     
Loans Evaluated for Impairment:                    
Individually  $-   $-   $-   $- 
Collectively   221,737,725    52,848,045    5,715    274,591,485 
   $221,737,725   $52,848,045   $5,715   $274,591,485 
                     
December 31, 2018                    
Allowance for Loan Losses:                    
Beginning of Year  $2,953,252   $630,480   $4   $3,583,736 
Provisions   (30,274)   30,278    (4)   - 
Charge-offs   (147,509)   (200,000)   -    (347,509)
Recoveries   119,714    36,942    -    156,656 
End of Year  $2,895,183   $497,700   $-   $3,392,883 
                     
Reserves:                    
Specific  $-   $-   $-   $- 
General   2,895,183    497,700    -    3,392,883 
   $2,895,183   $497,700   $-   $3,392,883 
                     
Loans Evaluated for Impairment:                    
Individually  $-   $-   $-   $- 
Collectively   223,205,657    46,236,585    47,489    269,489,731 
   $223,205,657   $46,236,585   $47,489   $269,489,731 

  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE C - LOANS - Continued

 

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, collateral adequacy, credit documentation, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed on an ongoing basis as new information is obtained. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

 

         Pass - Loans classified as pass include loans not meeting the risk ratings defined below.

 

         Special Mention - Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution's credit position at some future date.

 

         Substandard - Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

         Impaired - A loan is considered impaired, when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Additionally, all loans classified as troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired.

 

The risk category of loans by class of loans was as follows as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

       Special             
March 31, 2019  Pass   Mention   Substandard   Impaired   Total 
Real Estate  $215,882,330   $3,053,042   $2,802,353   $-   $221,737,725 
Commercial   51,828,195    834,950    184,900    -    52,848,045 
Consumer and Other   5,715    -    -    -    5,715 
   $267,716,240   $3,887,992   $2,987,253   $-   $274,591,485 
                          
December 31, 2018                         
Real Estate  $219,109,065   $1,276,499   $2,820,093   $-   $223,205,657 
Commercial   45,226,505    820,655    189,425    -    46,236,585 
Consumer and Other   47,489    -    -    -    47,489 
   $264,383,059   $2,097,154   $3,009,518   $-   $269,489,731 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE C - LOANS - Continued

 

Past due and nonaccrual loans presented by loan class were as follows as of March 3, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

      Still Accruing    
      30-59 Days       60-89 Days       Over 90 Days          
March 31, 2018     Past Due       Past Due       Past Due       Nonaccrual  
Real Estate   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial     -       -       -       -  
Consumer and Other     -       -       -       -  
Total   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                 
December 31, 2018                                
Real Estate   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial     -       -       -       -  
Consumer and Other     -       -       -       -  
Total   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

 

Information relating to individually impaired loans presented by class of loans was as follows as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

           Impaired Loans             
   Unpaid       Without   With       Average   Interest 
   Principal   Recorded   Specific   Specific   Related   Recorded   Income 
March 31, 2019   Balance    Investment    Allowance    Allowance    Allowance    Investment    recognized 
Real Estate  $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
Commercial   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total  $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
                                 
December 31, 2018                                
Real Estate  $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $311,500   $- 
Commercial   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Consumer and Other   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total  $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $311,500   $- 

 

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had no recorded investment in troubled debt restructurings. The Company has allocated no specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The Company has committed to lend no additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

 

There were no loans modified as troubled debt restructurings during the first quarter of 2019 and the year of 2018.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE C - LOANS - Continued

 

There were no loans modified as troubled debt restructurings for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the first quarter ended March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018. A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

 

NOTE D - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

 

A summary of premises and equipment as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was as follows:

 

   March 31, 2019   December 31, 2018 
         
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment  $2,378,952   $2,320,904 
Leasehold Improvements   1,868,424    1,925,417 
    4,247,376    4,246,321 
Less Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization   (3,555,029)   (3,457,589)
   $692,347   $788,732 

  

The Company has entered into leases for its branches and administrative facility, which will expire between 2019 and 2022. These leases include provision for periodic rent increases as well as payment by the lessee of certain operating expenses. The rental expense relating to these leases was $71,962 and $566,022 for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018, respectively.

 

The Company leases three branches and administration offices under noncancelable operating leases. These leases expire on various dates through 2021. All leases have an option to renew one or more times following the expiration of the initial term with renewal periods between three and twelve years. The Company adopted the requirements of Topic 842 effective January 1, 2019, which required the Company record a right of use lease asset and a lease liability for leases with an initial term of more than 12 months for leases that existed as of January 1, 2019. The periods prior to the date of adoption are accounted for under Lease Topic 840; therefore, the following disclosures of future minimum lease payments as of March 31, 2019, include only the periods for which Topic 842 was effective:

 

2019  $419,217 
2020   538,598 
2021   528,341 
2022   21,686 
Total Lease payment   1,507,843 
Less: Interest   (111,021)
Present Value of Lease Liabilities  $1,396,822 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE D - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - Continued

 

The following table presents the weighted average operating lease term and discount rate at the date indicated:

 

   March 31, 2019 
Weighted-average remianing least term   2.7 years 
Weighted-average discount rate   5.50%

 

NOTE E - DEPOSITS

 

At March 31, 2019, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

 

2019   $ 69,527,682  
2020     41,247,958  
2021     65,258  
2022     1,077  
    $        110,841,975  

 

As of March 31, 2019, the Company’s ten largest deposit relationships represent approximately 25% of the total outstanding deposits of the Company.

 

NOTE F - OTHER BORROWINGS

 

The Company may borrow up to $31.0 million on an unsecured basis from its correspondent banks. As of March 31, 2019, the Company has no amounts outstanding under these arrangements.

 

In addition, the Company may also borrow up to approximately $82.5 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco subject to providing adequate collateral and fulfilling other conditions of the credit facility. The credit facility is secured by loans in the amount of $125.5 million. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had a $5.5 million outstanding letters of credit under this arrangement pledged to the State of California for its Time Deposit program.

 

NOTE G - STOCK OPTION PLAN

 

The Company adopted a stock option plan in January 2002, which was amended in March 2004. Under the terms of the 2002 Stock Option Plan (the "2002 Plan"), officers, and key employees were granted both nonqualified and incentive stock options and directors, who are not an officer or employee, were granted nonqualified stock options. The Plan provided for options to purchase 994,970 shares of common stock at a price not less than 100% of the fair market value of the stock on the date of the grant. Stock options granted expired no later than ten years from the date of the grant and generally vest over five years. The Plan provided for accelerated vesting if there is a change of control, as defined in the 2002 Plan. The Plan expired on January 24, 2012. As of December 31, 2018, there were no options outstanding under the 2002 Plan.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE G - STOCK OPTION PLAN - Continued

 

To replace the 2002 Plan, the Company adopted a new stock option plan on March 8, 2012 (the "2012 Plan"). The 2012 Plan was approved by the Company's shareholders on June 28, 2012. Under the terms of the 2012 Plan, officers and key employees may be granted both nonqualified and incentive stock options and directors, who are not an officer or employee, may only be granted nonqualified stock options. The Plan provides for options to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock at a price not less than 100% of the fair market value of the stock on the date of the grant. Stock options expire no later than ten years from the date of the grant and generally vest over three years. The Plan provides for accelerated vesting if there is a change of control, as defined in the 2012 Plan. As of March 31, 2019, there were 1,120,797 options outstanding under the 2012 Plan.

 

There was no new stock option grant in the first quarter of 2019. As of March 31, 2019, there was $69,969 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the outstanding stock options that will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.1 years.

 

A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plans as of March 31, 2019 and changes during the quarter then ended is presented below:

 

   Shares   Shares       Weighted-     
   Available   Granted   Weighted-   Average     
   for Grant   Under   Average   Remaining   Aggregate 
   Under   2002 and 2012   Exercise   Contractual   Intrinsic 
   2012 Plan   Plans   Price   Term   Value 
Outstanding at January 1, 2018   762,523    1,120,797   $1.90           
Granted   -    -    -           
Exercised   -    -    -           
Forfeited or Expired   -    -    -           
Outstanding at December 31, 2018   762,523    1,120,797   $1.90     5.28 Years   $2,151,582 
                          
Options Exercisable        1,049,247   $1.80    5.03 Years   $2,123,152 

 

The Company recognized stock-based compensation cost of $9,395 and $8,619 during the March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

 

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NOTE H - EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")

 

The following is a reconciliation of net income and shares outstanding to the income and number of shares used to compute EPS:

 

   March 31, 2019   December 31, 2018 
   Income   Shares   Income   Shares 
                 
Net Income as Reported  $838,957        $3,840,278      
Weighted Average Shares                    
    Outstanding During the Year        15,415,587         15,382,601 
Used in Basic EPS   838,957    15,415,587    3,840,278    15,382,601 
Dilutive Effect of Outstanding                    
   Stock Options & Warrants   -    521,708    -    521,708 
Used in Dilutive EPS  $838,957    15,937,295   $3,840,278    15,904,309 

  

Both at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 there were 50,000 stock options that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been antidilutive.

 

NOTE I - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

 

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value:

 

Debt Securities

The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2).

 

Other Real Estate Owned

Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate owned (“OREO”) are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals or broker opinions, which are frequently adjusted by management to reflect current conditions and estimated selling costs, resulting in a Level 3 classification. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, an impairment loss is recognized.

 

Collateral-Dependent Impaired Loans

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, fair value adjustments are recorded on these loans to reflect partial write-downs, through charge-offs or specific reserve allowances, that are based on fair value estimates of the underlying collateral. The fair value estimates for collateral-dependent impaired loans are generally based on recent real estate appraisals or broker opinions, obtained from independent third parties, which are frequently adjusted by management to reflect current conditions and estimated selling costs (Level 3).

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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NOTE I - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT - Continued

 

Appraisals for collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Bank. Once received, a member of the loan department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value. The Bank also determines what additional adjustments, if any, should be made to the appraisal values on any remaining collateral-dependent impaired loans to arrive at fair value. No significant adjustments to appraised values have been made as a result of this comparison process as of March 31, 2019.

 

The following table provides the hierarchy and fair value for each major category of assets and liabilities measured at fair value at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

   Fair Value Measurements Using:     
December 31, 2018  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Assets Measured at Fair Value:                    
   Recurring Basis                    
  Securities Available for Sale  $-   $5,345,000   $-   $5,345,000 
                     
   Non-recurring Basis                    
    Other Real Estate Owned, Net  $-   $-   $114,000   $114,000 
                     
December 31, 2018                    
Assets Measured at Fair Value:                    
   Recurring Basis                    
  Securities Available for Sale  $-   $5,364,000   $-   $5,364,000 
                     
   Non-recurring Basis                    
    Other Real Estate Owned, Net  $-   $-   $114,000   $114,000 

 

There were no collateral-dependent impaired loans at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

 

Quantitative information about the Company's nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

   Fair Value   Valuation  Unobservable  Adjustment 
March 31, 2019  Amount   Technique  Input  Range 
Other Real Estate Owned, Net  $114,000   Appraisals  Selling Costs   10%
                 
December 31, 2018                
Other Real Estate Owned, Net  $114,000   Appraisals  Selling Costs   10%

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE J - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the asset or obligation could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market value exists for a significant portion of the financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

 

Fair value estimates are based on financial instruments both on and off the balance sheet without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Additionally, tax consequences related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a potential effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in many of the estimates.

 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of significant financial instruments not previously presented:

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximate the fair values of those assets due to the short-term nature of the assets.

 

Time Deposits in Other Banks

 

Fair values for time deposits with other banks are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered with similar terms.

 

Loans Held-for-Sale

 

Loans held-for-sale are reported at the lower of cost or fair value. Fair value is determined based on quotes, bids, or indications from potential purchasing institutions. Therefore, loans held-for-sale are categorized as a Level 1 measurement.

 

Collateral-Dependent Impaired loans

 

For collateral dependent impaired loans, fair value is generally based on recent real estate appraisals. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments may be significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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NOTE J - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Continued

 

Loans

 

Fair values of loans, excluding loans held for sale, are based on the exit price notion set forth by ASU 2016-01 effective January 1, 2018 and estimated using discounted cash flow analyses. The estimation of fair values of loans results in a Level 3 classification as it requires various assumptions and considerable judgement to incorporate factors relevant when selling loans to market participants, such as funding costs, return requirements of likely buyers and performance expectations of the loans given the current market environment and quality of loans.   Estimated fair value of loans carried at cost at December 31, 2017 were based on an entry price notion.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock and Other Bank Stock

 

The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock and other Bank stock is not readily determinable due to the lack of its transferability.

 

Noninterest-Bearing and Interest Bearing Demand Deposits

 

The fair values for noninterest-bearing deposits and interest-bearing demand deposits are equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date, which is the carrying amount.

 

Interest-Bearing Time Deposits

 

The fair value for fixed rate certificates of deposits is estimated using a cash flow analysis, discounted at interest rates being offered at each reporting date by the Company for certificates with similar remaining maturities.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

 

The fair value of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements. The fair value of these financial instruments is not material.

 

The fair value hierarchy level and estimated fair value of significant financial instruments at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is summarized as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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NOTE J - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS – Continued

 

       March 31, 2019   December 31, 2018 
   Fair Value   Carrying   Fair   Carrying   Fair 
   Hierarchy   Value   Value   Value   Value 
Financial Assets:                         
   Cash and Cash Equivalents   Level 1   $42,761   $42,761   $62,690   $92,690 
   Debt Securities   Level 2    5,345    5,345    5,364    5,364 
   Loans Held For Sale   Level 1    2,376    2,376    3,949    3,949 
   Loans, net   Level 3    272,439    271,721    267,376    266,585 
   Collateral-Dependent Impaired Loans   Level 3    -    -    -    - 
   Federal Home Loan Bank Stock   Level 2    1,321    1,321    1,321    1,321 
                          
Financial Liabilities:                         
   Noninterest-Bearing and Interest-Bearing                         
       Demand Deposits   Level 1   $167,790   $167,790   $198,076   $198,076 
   Interest-Bearing Time Deposits   Level 2    110,842    110,748    97,867    97,564 

 

NOTE K - REGULATORY MATTERS

 

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

 

In July 2013, the federal bank regulatory agencies approved the final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's capital guidelines for U.S. banks (Basel III rules). The new rules, Basel III, became effective on January 1, 2015, with certain of the requirements phased-in over a multi-year schedule, and fully phased in by January 1, 2019. Under the Basel III rules, the Bank must hold a capital conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized risk-based capital ratios. The capital conservation buffer is being phased in from 0.0% in 2017 to 2.5% by 2019. The capital conservation buffer for 2018 is 1.875% and for 2017 is 1.25%. The net unrealized gain or loss on available for sale securities is not included in computing regulatory capital.

 

Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank's assets, liabilities, and certain off balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total, Tier 1 and CET1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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NOTE K - REGULATORY MATTERS - Continued

 

As of March 31, 2019, the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the Bank as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action (there are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank's category). To be categorized as well-capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum ratios as set forth in the table below.

 

The following table also sets forth the Company's and the Bank's actual capital amounts and ratios (dollar amounts in thousands):

 

           Amount of Capital Required 
                   To Be Well- 
                   Capitalized 
           For Capital   Under Prompt 
           Adequacy   Corrective 
   Actual   Purposes   Provisions 
As of March 31, 2019:  Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)                              
Company  $51,611    19.0%  $21,694    8.0%   N/A    N/A 
Bank  $47,590    17.6%  $21,650    8.0%  $27,063    10.0%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)                              
Company  $48,219    17.8%  $16,270    6.0%   N/A    N/A 
Bank  $44,205    16.3%  $16,238    6.0%  $21,650    8.0%
CET1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)                              
Company  $48,219    17.8%  $12,203    4.5%   N/A    N/A 
Bank  $44,205    16.3%  $12,178    4.5%  $17,591    6.5%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)                              
Company  $48,219    14.3%  $13,458    4.0%   N/A    N/A 
Bank  $44,205    13.1%  $13,454    4.0%  $16,817    5.0%
                               
As of December 31, 2018:                              
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)                              
Company  $50,718    19.0%  $21,349    8.0%   N/A    N/A 
Bank  $46,698    17.5%  $21,349    8.0%  $26,686    10.0%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)                              
Company  $47,380    17.8%  $16,012    6.0%   N/A    N/A 
Bank  $43,360    16.2%  $16,012    6.0%  $21,349    8.0%
CET1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)                              
Company  $47,380    17.8%  $12,009    4.5%   N/A    N/A 
Bank  $43,360    16.2%  $12,009    4.5%  $17,346    6.5%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)                              
Company  $47,380    13.6%  $13,909    4.0%   N/A    N/A 
Bank  $43,360    12.5%  $13,825    4.0%  $17,282    5.0%

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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NOTE K - REGULATORY MATTERS - Continued

 

The California Financial Code provides that a Company may not make a cash distribution to its shareholders in excess of the lesser of the bank's undivided profits or the Company's net income for its last three fiscal years less the amount of any distribution made by the bank's shareholders during the same period. In addition, the Company and the Bank may not pay dividends that would result in its capital levels being reduced below the minimum requirements shown above.

 

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