10-Q 1 form10-q.htm FORM 10-Q, CHCO 1ST QUARTER 2013 EARNINGS form10-q.htm


 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For The Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2013
OR
[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For The Transition Period From ____________To_____________.

Commission File number 0-11733

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CITY HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
West Virginia
55-0619957
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
25 Gatewater Road
 
Charleston, West Virginia
25313
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(304) 769-1100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has (1) 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
[   ]
 
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
[   ]
 
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 definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer [   ]
 
Accelerated filer [X]
Non-accelerated filer [   ]
 
Smaller reporting company [   ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
Yes
[   ]
No
[X]
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.
 
Common stock, $2.50 Par Value – 15,659,663 shares as of May 3, 2013.


 
 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including statements in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Result of Operations are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such information involves risks and uncertainties that could result in the Company’s actual results differing from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  (1) the Company may incur additional loan loss provision due to negative credit quality trends in the future that may lead to a deterioration of asset quality; (2) the Company may incur increased charge-offs in the future; (3)  the Company could have adverse legal actions of a material nature; (4) the Company may face competitive loss of customers; (5) the Company may be unable to manage its expense levels; (6) the Company may have difficulty retaining key employees; (7) changes in the interest rate environment may have results on the Company’s operations materially different from those anticipated by the Company’s market risk management functions; (8) changes in general economic conditions and increased competition could adversely affect the Company’s operating results; (9) changes in other regulations and government policies affecting bank holding companies and their subsidiaries, including changes in monetary policies, could negatively impact the Company’s operating results; (10) the Company may experience difficulties growing loan and deposit balances; (11) the current economic environment poses significant challenges for us and could adversely affect our  financial condition and results of operations; (12) continued deterioration in the financial condition of the U.S. banking system may impact the valuations of investments the Company has made in the securities of other financial institutions resulting in either actual losses or other than temporary impairments on such investments; (13) the effects of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) recently adopted by the United States Congress; and (14) the integration of the operations of City Holding and Community Financial may be more difficult than anticipated. Forward-looking statements made herein reflect management’s expectations as of the date such statements are made. Such information is provided to assist stockholders and potential investors in understanding current and anticipated financial operations of the Company and is included pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date such statements are made.

 
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City Holding Company and Subsidiaries

Financial Information
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Item 1.
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Item 2.
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Item 3.
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Item 4.
49
     
Other Information
 
     
Item 1.
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Item 1A.
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Item 2.
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Item 3.
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City Holding Company and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 191,865     $ 58,718  
Interest-bearing deposits in depository institutions
    6,872       16,276  
Federal funds sold
    35,000       10,000  
          Cash and Cash Equivalents
    233,737       84,994  
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value
    348,146       377,122  
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (approximate fair value at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 - $8,921 and $13,861, respectively)
    8,383       13,454  
Other securities
    11,502       11,463  
          Total Investment Securities
    368,031       402,039  
Gross loans
    2,497,023       2,146,369  
Allowance for loan losses
    (19,721 )     (18,809 )
          Net Loans
    2,477,302       2,127,560  
Bank owned life insurance
    89,645       81,901  
Premises and equipment, net
    82,002       72,728  
Accrued interest receivable
    8,701       6,692  
Net deferred tax asset
    45,983       32,737  
Goodwill and other intangible assets
    77,129       65,057  
Other assets
    46,067       43,758  
          Total Assets
  $ 3,428,597     $ 2,917,466  
Liabilities
               
Deposits:
               
   Noninterest-bearing
  $ 525,870     $ 429,969  
   Interest-bearing:
               
   Demand deposits
    629,244       553,132  
   Savings deposits
    603,191       506,869  
   Time deposits
    1,125,946       919,346  
          Total Deposits
    2,884,251       2,409,316  
Short-term borrowings:
               
   Customer repurchase agreements
    116,427       114,646  
Long-term debt
    16,495       16,495  
Other liabilities
    45,576       43,735  
          Total Liabilities
    3,062,749       2,584,192  
Shareholders’ Equity
               
Preferred stock, par value $25 per share: 500,000 shares authorized; none issued
    -       -  
Common stock, par value $2.50 per share: 50,000,000 shares authorized; 18,499,282 shares issued at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, less 2,839,589 and 3,665,999 shares in treasury, respectively
    46,249       46,249  
Capital surplus
    107,977       103,524  
Retained earnings
    311,193       309,270  
Cost of common stock in treasury
    (98,240 )     (124,347 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale
    3,664       3,573  
Underfunded pension liability
    (4,995 )     (4,995 )
          Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
    (1,331 )     (1,422 )
          Total Shareholders’ Equity
    365,848       333,274  
          Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 3,428,597     $ 2,917,466  


See notes to consolidated financial statements.


City Holding Company and Subsidiaries
(in thousands, except earnings per share data)
   
Three months Ended March 31
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Interest Income
           
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 29,939     $ 23,068  
Interest on investment securities:
               
     Taxable
    2,750       3,964  
     Tax-exempt
    324       387  
Interest on federal funds sold
    13       11  
          Total Interest Income
    33,026       27,430  
Interest Expense
               
Interest on deposits
    3,227       3,668  
Interest on short-term borrowings
    71       73  
Interest on long-term debt
    157       167  
          Total Interest Expense
    3,455       3,908  
          Net Interest Income
    29,571       23,522  
Provision for loan losses
    1,738       1,950  
          Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
    27,833       21,572  
Non-interest Income
               
Total investment securities impairment losses
    -       -  
Noncredit impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income
    -       -  
     Net investment securities impairment losses
    -       -  
Gains on sale of investment securities
    84       (31 )
     Net investment securities gains (losses)
    84       (31 )
Service charges
    6,535       6,048  
Bankcard revenue
    3,199       3,042  
Insurance commissions
    1,840       1,996  
Trust and investment management fee income
    990       807  
Bank owned  life insurance
    812       723  
Other income
    866       533  
          Total Non-interest Income
    14,326       13,118  
Non-interest Expense
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    12,949       10,245  
Occupancy and equipment
    2,472       1,935  
Depreciation
    1,399       1,086  
FDIC insurance expense
    511       385  
Advertising
    735       644  
Bankcard expenses
    727       620  
Postage, delivery, and statement mailings
    605       548  
Office supplies
    441       455  
Legal and professional fees
    435       447  
Telecommunications
    445       389  
Repossessed asset (gains) losses, net of expenses
    (155 )     121  
Merger related costs
    5,540       -  
Other expenses
    3,299       2,640  
          Total Non-interest Expense
    29,403       19,515  
          Income Before Income Taxes
    12,756       15,175  
Income tax expense
    4,769       5,144  
          Net Income Available to Common Shareholders
  $ 7,987     $ 10,031  
Total comprehensive income
  $ 8,078     $ 12,201  
Average common shares outstanding
    15,473       14,679  
Effect of dilutive securities:
               
     Employee stock options and warrants outstanding
    154       80  
Shares for diluted earnings per share
    15,627       14,759  
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.51     $ 0.68  
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.51     $ 0.67  
Dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.37     $ 0.35  


See notes to consolidated financial statements.


City Holding Company and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)


   
Three Months Ended March 31
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
Net income
  $ 7,987     $ 10,031  
                 
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities arising during the period
    228       3,450  
Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses
    (84 )     31  
   Other comprehensive income before income taxes
    144       3,481  
Tax effect
    (53 )     (1,311 )
   Other comprehensive income, net of tax
    91       2,170  
                 
   Comprehensive income, net of tax
    8,078       12,201  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.



City Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
(in thousands)



   
Common Stock
   
Capital Surplus
   
Retained Earnings
   
Treasury Stock
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   
Total Shareholders’ Equity
 
                                     
Balances at December 31, 2011
  $ 46,249     $ 103,335     $ 291,050     $ (125,593 )   $ (3,907 )   $ 311,134  
Net income
                    10,031                       10,031  
Other comprehensive income
                                    2,170       2,170  
Cash dividends declared ($0.35 per share)
                    (5,147 )                     (5,147 )
Stock-based compensation expense, net
            (263 )             705               442  
Exercise of 16,899 stock options
            (113 )             601               488  
Purchase of 88,000 treasury shares
                            (3,072 )             (3,072 )
Balances at March 31, 2012
  $ 46,249     $ 102,959     $ 295,934     $ (127,359 )   $ (1,737 )   $ 316,046  
                                                 
                                                 
                                                 
   
Common Stock
   
Capital Surplus
   
Retained Earnings
   
Treasury Stock
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   
Total Shareholders’ Equity
 
                                                 
Balances at December 31, 2012
  $ 46,249     $ 103,524     $ 309,270     $ (124,347 )   $ (1,422 )   $ 333,274  
Net income
                    7,987                       7,987  
Other comprehensive income
                                    91       91  
Acquisition of Community Financial Corporation
            4,434               24,272               28,706  
Cash dividends declared ($0.37 per share)
                    (6,064 )                     (6,064 )
Stock-based compensation expense, net
            (91             548               457  
Exercise of 42,250 stock options
            110               1,287               1,397  
Balances at March 31, 2013
  $ 46,249     $ 107,977     $ 311,193     $ (98,240 )   $ (1,331 )   $ 365,848  



See notes to consolidated financial statements.



City Holding Company and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)

   
Three Months Ended March 31
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
             
Net income
  $ 7,987     $ 10,031  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
     Amortization and accretion
    (1,130 )     682  
     Provision for loan losses
    1,738       1,950  
     Depreciation of premises and equipment
    1,399       1,086  
     Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
    (1,151 )     211  
     Net periodic employee benefit cost
    329       14  
     Realized investment securities (gains) losses
    (84 )     31  
     Stock-compensation expense
    457       442  
     Increase in value of bank-owned life insurance
    (812 )     (692 )
     Loans originated for sale
    (11,554 )     (7,664 )
     Proceeds from the sale of loans originated for sale
    14,630       7,989  
     Change in accrued interest receivable
    (615 )     364  
     Change in other assets
    4,119       1,056  
     Change in other liabilities
    (620 )     (3,731 )
          Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    14,693       11,769  
                 
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale
    488       5,336  
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale
    46,205       24,822  
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities held-to-maturity
    5,083       -  
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
    (488 )     (32,492 )
Net decrease (increase) in loans
    16,391       (2,033 )
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (1,700 )     (1,971 )
Acquisition of Community Bank, net of cash acquired
    (21,849 )     -  
          Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
    44,130       (6,338 )
                 
Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits
    53,065       34,267  
Net increase in interest-bearing deposits
    39,138       44,643  
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
    1,781       (75,226 )
Purchases of treasury stock
    -       (3,072 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    1,397       488  
Dividends paid
    (5,461 )     (5,171 )
          Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
    89,920       (4,071 )
          Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    148,743       1,360  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    84,994       146,399  
          Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 233,737     $ 147,759  



See notes to consolidated financial statements.




March 31, 2013

Note A – Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements, which are unaudited, include all of the accounts of City Holding Company (“the Parent Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, “the Company”). All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial condition for each of the periods presented. Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that can be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013. The Company’s accounting and reporting policies conform with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Such policies require management to make estimates and develop assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes. Actual results could differ from management’s estimates.
The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 has been derived from audited financial statements included in the Company’s 2012 Annual Report to Shareholders.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the 2012 Annual Report of the Company.
Certain amounts in the financial statements have been reclassified.  Such reclassifications had no impact on shareholders’ equity or net income for any period.

 
Note B – Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
  In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01, "Balance Sheet (Topic 210) - Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities".  This ASU requires an entity to disclose both the gross and net information about financial instruments, such as derivatives, that are eligible for offset in the balance sheet.  ASU No. 2013-01 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2013.  See Note I - Derivative Instruments for applicable disclosures.
     
     In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.”  This ASU requires entities to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component.  In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amounts reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period.  For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts.  ASU No. 2013-02 became effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2013.  The adoption of ASU No. 2013-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Note C – Acquisitions
 
On May 31, 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common and preferred stock of Virginia Savings Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Virginia Savings Bank (collectively, “VSB”).  As a result of this acquisition, the Company acquired five branches which expanded its footprint into Virginia.  At the time of closing, VSB had total assets of $132 million, loans of $82 million, deposits of $120 million and shareholders’ equity of $11 million.  The total transaction was valued at $12.4 million, consisting of cash of $4.7 million and approximately 240,000 shares of common stock valued at $7.7 million.  The common stock was valued based on the closing price of $32.18 for the Company’s common shares on May 31, 2012.
 
On January 10, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common and preferred stock of Community Financial Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary Community Bank (collectively, “Community”).  As a result of this acquisition, the Company acquired eight branches along the I-81 corridor in western Virginia and two branches in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  At the time of closing, Community had total assets of $460 million, loans of $410 million, deposits of $380 million and shareholders’ equity of $53 million.  Community shareholders received 0.1753 shares of the Company’s common stock for each share of Community Financial Corporation stock, resulting in the issuance of approximately 767,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $28 million.  The common stock was valued based on the closing price of $36.23 for the Company’s commons shares on January 9, 2013.  In conjunction with this acquisition, the Company repurchased $12.7 million of Community preferred stock previously issued to the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury Department”).  A related warrant issued by Community to the Treasury Department has been converted into a warrant to purchase 61,565 shares of the Company’s common stock, with an exercise price of $30.80 per share.  Based on the preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company recorded an estimate of goodwill of $9.5 million and a core deposit intangible of $2.7 million as a result of this acquisition.  The Company has recorded estimates of the fair values of the acquired assets and liabilities.  These fair value estimates are provisional amounts based on third party valuations that are currently under review.
 
The preliminary purchase price of both acquisitions has been allocated as follows (in thousands):
         
(preliminary)
       
   
VSB
   
Community
   
Total
 
                   
Date of acquisition:
 
May 31, 2012
   
January 10, 2013
       
                   
Consideration:
                 
  Cash
  $ 4,672     $ 12,738     $ 17,410  
  Common stock
    7,723       27,783       35,506  
  Warrant issued
    -       924       924  
    $ 12,395     $ 41,445     $ 53,840  
                         
Identifiable assets:
                       
  Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 24,943     $ 8,888     $ 33,831  
  Investment securities
    14,082       17,698       31,780  
  Loans
    73,463       369,071       442,534  
  Bank owned life insurance
    -       6,935       6,935  
  Premises and equipment
    5,158       8,950       14,108  
  Deferred tax asset, net
    4,173       14,945       19,118  
  Other assets
    4,626       8,143       12,769  
   Total identifiable assets
    126,445       434,630       561,075  
                         
Identifiable liabilities:
                       
  Deposits
    122,723       383,070       505,793  
  Other liabilities
    841       22,304       23,145  
   Total identifiable liabilities
    123,564       405,374       528,938  
                         
Net identifiable assets
    2,881       29,256       32,137  
Goodwill
    8,241       9,478       17,719  
Core deposit intangible
    1,273       2,711       3,984  
    $ 12,395     $ 41,445     $ 53,840  
 
In determining the estimated fair value of the acquired loans, management considered several factors, such as estimated future credit losses, estimated prepayments, remaining lives of the acquired loans, estimated value of the underlying collateral and the net present value of the cash flows expected to be received.  For smaller loans not specifically reviewed, management grouped the loans into their respective homogeneous loan pool and applied a loss estimate accordingly.
Acquired loans are accounted for using one of the two following accounting standards:
 
(1)  
ASC Topic 310-20 is used to value loans that do not have evidence of credit quality deterioration.  For these loans, the difference between the fair value of the loan and the amortized cost of the loan would be amortized or accreted into income using the interest method.
(2)  
ASC Topic 310-30 is used to value loans that have evidence of credit quality deterioration.  For these loans, the expected cash flows that exceed the fair value of the loan represent the accretable yield, which is recognized as interest income on a level-yield basis over the expected cash flow periods of the loans.  The non-accretable difference represents the difference between the contractually required principal and interest payments and the cash flows expected to be collected based upon management’s estimation.  Subsequent decreases in the expected cash flows will require the Company to evaluate the need for additions to the Company’s allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent increases in the expected cash flows will result in a reversal of the provision for loan losses to the extent of prior charges with a corresponding adjustment to the accretable yield, which will result in the recognition of additional interest income over the remaining lives of the loans.

The following table presents the purchased credit-impaired loans acquired in conjunction with the both acquisitions (in thousands):

   
VSB
   
Community
   
Total
 
                   
Contractually required principal and interest
  $ 11,567     $ 77,770     $ 89,337  
Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected (non-accretable difference)
    (3,973 )     (25,499 )     (29,472 )
Expected cash flows
    7,594       52,271       59,865  
Interest component of expected cash flows (accretable difference)
    (954 )     (6,721 )     (7,675 )
Estimated fair value of purchased credit impaired loans acquired
  $ 6,640     $ 45,550     $ 52,190  


  The fair values of non-time deposits approximated their carrying value at the acquisition date.  For time deposits, the fair values were estimated based on discounted cash flows, using interest rates that are currently being offered compared to the contractual interest rates.   Based on these analyses, management recorded a premium of $2.3 million and $1.1 million, for the VSB and Community acquisitions, respectively, each of which is being amortized over five years.

 Core Deposit Intangible
The Company believes that the customer relationships with the deposits acquired have an intangible value.  In connection with these acquisitions, the Company recorded core deposit intangible assets of $1.3 million and $2.7 million, for VSB and Community, respectively.  Each of the core deposit intangible assets represent the value of the relationship that the acquiree had with their deposit customers.  The fair value was estimated based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered type of deposit, deposit retention and the cost of the deposit base.   These core deposit intangible assets are being amortized over ten years, with an annual charge of less than $0.7 million per year.  The following table presents a rollforward of the Company’s intangible assets from the beginning of the year (in thousands):

   
Intangible Assets
 
Balance, January 1, 2013
  $ 2,069  
Core deposit intangible acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of Community
    2,711  
Amortization expense
    (260 )
Balance, March 31, 2013
  $ 4,520  

Goodwill

Under U.S. GAAP, management has up to twelve months following the date of the acquisition to finalize the fair values of acquired assets and liabilities.  The measurement period ends as soon as the Company receives information it was seeking about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date or learns more information is not obtainable.  Any subsequent adjustments to the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities, intangible assets or other purchase accounting adjustments during the measurement period will result in adjustments to the goodwill recorded.  The measurement period is limited to one year from the acquisition date.  The goodwill recorded in conjunction with the VSB and Community acquisitions is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.  The following table presents a roll-forward of goodwill from the beginning of the year (in thousands):



   
Goodwill
 
Balance, January 1, 2013
  $ 62,988  
Adjustment to goodwill acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of VSB
    143  
Goodwill acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of Community
    9,478  
Balance, March 31, 2013
  $ 72,609  

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company incurred $5.5 million of merger-related costs in connection with the Community Financial acquisition.  These costs were primarily for severance and professional fees for services rendered in conjunction with the acquisition.
     
Note D –Investments
 
The amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities follow.
   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
(In thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Estimated Fair Value
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Estimated Fair Value
 
Securities available-for-sale:
                                               
U.S. Treasuries and U.S.
                                               
     government agencies
  $ 3,295     $ 88     $ -     $ 3,383     $ 3,792     $ 96     $ -     $ 3,888  
Obligations of states and
                                                               
     political subdivisions
    44,311       1,508       18       45,801       47,293       1,651       15       48,929  
Mortgage-backed securities:
                                                               
     U.S. government agencies
    254,154       6,092       209       260,037       279,336       7,231       85       286,482  
     Private label
    2,946       27       5       2,968       3,235       37       -       3,272  
Trust preferred securities
    15,375       101       2,616       12,860       15,402       55       2,812       12,645  
Corporate securities
    16,146       347       -       16,493       16,152       207       412       15,947  
     Total Debt Securities
    336,227       8,163       2,848       341,542       365,210       9,277       3,324       371,163  
Marketable equity  securities
    3,381       1,460       -       4,841       3,381       804       -       4,185  
Investment funds
    1,724       39       -       1,763       1,724       50       -       1,774  
Total Securities
                                                               
Available-for-Sale
  $ 341,332     $ 9,662     $ 2,848     $ 348,146     $ 370,315     $ 10,131     $ 3,324     $ 377,122  


   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
(In thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Estimated Fair Value
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Estimated Fair Value
 
Securities held-to-maturity
                                               
Trust preferred securities
  $ 8,383     $ 545     $ 7     $ 8,921     $ 13,454     $ 465     $ 58     $ 13,861  
Total Securities
                                                               
   Held-to-Maturity
  $ 8,383     $ 545     $ 7     $ 8,921     $ 13,454     $ 465     $ 58     $ 13,861  
                                                                 
Other investment securities:
                                                               
   Non-marketable equity securities
  $ 11,502     $ -     $ -     $ 11,502     $ 11,463     $ -     $ -     $ 11,463  
Total Other Investment
                                                               
   Securities
  $ 11,502     $ -     $ -     $ 11,502     $ 11,463     $ -     $ -     $ 11,463  
 
Securities with limited marketability, such as stock in the Federal Reserve Bank or the Federal Home Loan Bank, are carried at cost and are reported as non-marketable equity securities in the table above.
Certain investment securities owned by the Company were in an unrealized loss position (i.e., amortized cost basis exceeded the estimated fair value of the securities).  The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.
 
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Twelve Months or Greater
   
Total
 
(In thousands)
 
Estimated Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
   
Estimated Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
   
Estimated Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
 
                                     
Securities available-for-sale:
                                   
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  $ 1,131     $ 18     $ -     $ -     $ 1,131     $ 18  
Mortgage-backed securities:
                                               
     U.S. Government agencies
    25,709       209               -       25,709       209  
     Private label
    1,938       5       -       -       1,938       5  
Trust preferred securities
    3,198       253       6,211       2,363       9,409       2,616  
Total
  $ 31,976     $ 485     $ 6,211     $ 2,363     $ 38,187     $ 2,848  
                                                 
Securities held-to-maturity:
                                               
Trust preferred securities
  $ 3,083     $ 7     $ -     $ -     $ 3,083     $ 7  


   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
   
Twelve Months or Greater
   
Total
 
(In thousands)
 
Estimated Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
   
Estimated Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
   
Estimated Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
 
                                     
Securities available-for-sale:
                                   
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  $ 1,163     $ 15     $ -     $ -     $ 1,163     $ 15  
Mortgage-backed securities:
                                               
     U.S. Government agencies
    16,225       85       -       -       16,225       85  
Trust preferred securities
    348       51       5,836       2,761       6,184       2,812  
Corporate securities
    1,950       49       4,344       363       6,294       412  
Total
  $ 19,686     $ 200     $ 10,180     $ 3,124     $ 29,866     $ 3,324  
                                                 
Securities held-to-maturity:
                                               
Trust preferred securities
  $ -     $ -     $ 3,380     $ 58     $ 3,380     $ 58  


Marketable equity securities consist of investments made by the Company in equity positions of various community banks.  Included within this portfolio are meaningful (2-5%) ownership positions in: First National Corporation and First United Corporation.
During the first quarter of 2013, the Company did not record any credit-related net investment impairment losses.  During 2012, the Company recorded $0.6 million in credit-related net investment impairment losses.  The charges deemed to be other-than-temporary were related to pooled bank trust preferred securities with a remaining carrying value of $3.5 million at December 31, 2012.  The credit-related net impairment charges related to the pooled bank trust preferred securities were based on the Company’s quarterly reviews of its investment securities for indications of losses considered to be other-than-temporary. 
 Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other-than-temporary would be reflected in earnings as realized losses.  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers, among other things (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition, capital strength, and near-term (12 months) prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer such as changes in technology that may impair the earnings potential of the investment or the discontinuance of a segment of the business that may affect the future earnings potential; (iii) the historical volatility in the market value of the investment and/or the liquidity or illiquidity of the investment; (iv) adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry, or a geographic area; or (v) the intent to sell the investment security and if it’s more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis.  In addition, management also employs a continuous monitoring process in regards to its marketable equity securities, specifically its portfolio of regional community bank holdings.  Although the regional community bank stocks that are owned by the Company are publicly traded, the trading activity for these stocks is minimal, with trading volumes of less than 0.1% of each respective company being traded on a daily basis.  Another factor influencing the market value of these equity securities is a depressed stock market, particularly in the smaller community bank financial sector.  As part of management’s review process for these securities, management reviews the financial condition of each respective regional community bank for any indications of financial weakness.
 
 
Management has the ability and intent to hold the securities classified as held to maturity until they mature, at which time the Company will receive full value for the securities.  Furthermore, as of March 31, 2013, management does not intend to sell an impaired security and it is not more than likely that it will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis.  The unrealized losses on debt securities are primarily the result of interest rate changes, credit spread widening on agency-issued mortgage related securities, general financial market uncertainty and unprecedented market volatility.  These conditions will not prohibit the Company from receiving its contractual principal and interest payments on its debt securities.  The fair value is expected to recover as the securities approach their maturity date or repricing date.   As of March 31, 2013, management believes the unrealized losses detailed in the table above are temporary and no impairment loss has been recognized in the Company’s consolidated income statement.  Should the impairment of any of these securities become other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period that the other-than-temporary impairment is identified, while any noncredit loss will be recognized in other comprehensive income.
At March 31, 2013, the book value of the Company’s five pooled trust preferred securities totaled $6.7 million with an estimated fair value of $3.5 million.  All of these securities are mezzanine tranches.  Pooled trust preferred securities represent beneficial interests in securitized financial assets that the Company analyzes within the scope of ASC 320, “Investments-Debt and Equity Securities” and are evaluated quarterly for other-than-temporary-impairment (“OTTI”).  Management performs an analysis of OTTI utilizing its internal methodology as described below to estimate expected cash flows to be received in the future.  The Company reviews each of its pooled trust preferred securities to determine if an OTTI charge would be recognized in current earnings in accordance with ASC 320, “Investments-Debt and Equity Securities”.  There is a risk that continued collateral deterioration could cause the Company to recognize additional OTTI charges in earnings in the future.
When evaluating pooled trust preferred securities for OTTI, the Company determines a credit related portion and a noncredit related portion.  The credit related portion is recognized in earnings and represents the difference between the present value of expected future cash flows and the amortized cost basis of the security.  The noncredit related portion is recognized in other comprehensive income, and represents the difference between the book value and the fair value of the security less the amount of the credit related impairment.  The determination of whether it is probable that an adverse change in estimated cash flows has occurred is evaluated by comparing estimated cash flows to those previously projected as further described below.  The Company considers this process to be its primary evidence when determining whether credit related OTTI exists.  The results of these analyses are significantly affected by other variables such as the estimate of future cash flows, credit worthiness of the underlying issuers and determination of the likelihood of defaults of the underlying collateral.
The Company utilizes a third party model to compute the present value of expected cash flows which considers the structure and term of each of the five respective pooled trust preferred securities and the financial condition of the underlying issuers.  Specifically, the third party model details interest rates, principal balances of note classes and underlying issuers, the timing and amount of interest and principal payments of the underlying issuers, and the allocation of the payments to the note classes. The current estimate of expected cash flows is based on the most recent trustee reports and any other relevant market information including announcements of interest payment deferrals or defaults of underlying trust preferred securities. For issuing banks that have defaulted, management generally assumes no recovery. For issuing banks that have deferred its interest payments, management excludes the collateral balance associated with these banks and assumes no recoveries of such collateral balance in the future. The exclusion of such issuing banks in a current deferral position is based on such bank experiencing a certain level of financial difficulty that raises doubt about its ability to satisfy its contractual debt obligation, and accordingly, the Company excludes the associated collateral balance from its estimate of expected cash flows. Other assumptions used in the estimate of expected cash flows include expected future default rates and prepayments. Specifically, the model assumes annual prepayments of 1.0% with 100% at maturity and assumes 150 basis points of additional annual defaults from banks that are currently not in default or deferral.  In addition, the model assumes no recoveries except for one trust preferred security which assumes that one of the banks currently deferring or in default will cure such positions.  Management compares the present value of expected cash flows to those previously projected to determine if an adverse change in cash flows has occurred. If an adverse change in cash flows has occurred, management determines the credit loss to be recognized in the current period and the portion related to noncredit factors to be recognized in other comprehensive income.
 
 
The following table presents a progression of the credit loss component of OTTI on debt and equity securities recognized in earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and for the year ended December 31, 2012.  The credit loss component represents the difference between the present value of expected future cash flows and the amortized cost basis of the security.  The credit component of OTTI recognized in earnings during a period is presented in two parts based upon whether the credit impairment in the current period is the first time the security was credit impaired (initial credit impairment) or if there is additional credit impairment on a security that was credit impaired in previous periods.
 
(In thousands)
 
Debt Securities
   
Equity Securities
   
Total
 
                   
Balance at January 1, 2012
  $ 20,610     $ 6,048     $ 26,658  
Additions:
                       
Initial credit impairment
    -       -       -  
Additional credit impairment
    576       -       576  
Deductions:
                       
   Sold
    -       (1,235 )     (1,235 )
Balance December 31, 2012
    21,186       4,813       25,999  
Additions:
                       
Initial credit impairment
    -       -       -  
Additional credit impairment
    -       -       -  
Deductions:
                       
   Sold
    -       -       -  
Balance March 31, 2013
  $ 21,186     $ 4,813     $ 25,999  




The following table presents additional information about the Company’s trust preferred securities with a credit rating of below investment grade as of March 31, 2013:
(Dollars in thousands)

Deal Name
 
Type
Class
 
Original Cost
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value
 
Difference (1)
 
Lowest Credit Rating
 
# of issuers currently performing
 
Actual deferrals/defaults (as a % of original dollar)
 
Expected deferrals/defaults (as a % of remaining of performing collateral)
   
Excess Subordination as a Percentage of Current Performing Collateral (4)
 
   
Pooled trust preferred securities:
                               
   
Available for Sale:
                                   
P1  
Pooled
Mezz
  $ 1,087   $ 425   $ 225     (200 )
Ca
    9     19.5 %   14.2 % (2)   25.9 %
P2  
Pooled
Mezz
    3,944     1,197     1,041     (156 )
Ca
    10     25.9 %   6.4 % (2)   11.5 %
P3 (5)
Pooled
Mezz
    2,962     1,419     299     (1,120 )
Caa3
    22     24.5 %   8.2 % (2)   12.2 %
P4 (6)
Pooled
Mezz
    4,060     400     168     (232 )
Ca
    9     19.2 %   8.2 % (3)   20.2 %
P5  
Pooled
Mezz
    6,046     826     477     (349 )
Ca
    10     26.0 %   21.0 % (2)   15.6 %
                                                               
   
Held-to-Maturity:
                                                 
P6  
Pooled
Mezz
    2,102     211     451     240  
Ca
    9     19.5 %   14.2 % (2)   25.9 %
P7  
Pooled
Mezz
    5,237     1,082     1,388     306  
Ca
    10     25.9 %   6.4 % (2)   11.5 %
                                                               
   
Single issuer trust preferred securities
                                           
   
Available for sale:
                                                 
S1  
Single
      261     235     232     (3 )
NR
    1     -     -          
S2  
Single
      1,000     1,000     1,034     34  
Ba3
    1     -     -          
                                                               
   
Held-to-Maturity:
                                                 
S3  
Single
      4,000     4,000     4,000     -  
NR
    1     -     -          
S4  
Single
      3,360     3,091     3,083     (8 )
NR
    1     -     -          

 
(1)
The differences noted consist of unrealized losses recorded at March 31, 2013 and noncredit other-than-temporary impairment losses recorded subsequent to April 1, 2009 that have not been reclassified as credit losses.
(2)
Performing collateral is defined as total collateral minus all collateral that has been called, is currently deferring, or currently in default. This model for this security assumes that all collateral that is currently deferring will default with a zero recovery rate. The underlying issuers can cure, thus this bond could recover at a higher percentage upon default than zero.
(3)
Performing collateral is defined as total collateral minus all collateral that has been called, is currently deferring, or currently in default.  The model for this security assumes that one of the banks that are currently deferring will cure.  If additional underlying issuers cure, this bond could recover at a higher percentage.
(4)
Excess subordination is defined as the additional defaults/deferrals necessary in the next reporting period to deplete the entire credit enhancement (excess interest and over-collateralization) beneath our tranche within each pool to the point that would cause a "break in yield." This amount assumes that all currently performing collateral continues to perform. A break in yield means that our security would not be expected to receive all the contractual cash flows (principal and interest) by maturity. The "percent of current performing collateral" is the ratio of the "excess subordination amount" to current performing collateral—a higher percent means there is more excess subordination to absorb additional defaults/deferrals, and the better our security is protected from loss.
(5)
No other-than-temporary impairment losses were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2013.  Other-than-temporary impairment losses of $11,000 were recognized during the year ended December 31, 2012.
(6)
No other-than-temporary impairment losses were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2013.  Other-than-temporary impairment losses of $565,000 were recognized during the year ended December 31, 2012.




The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at March 31, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown in the following table.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.  Mortgage-backed securities have been allocated to their respective maturity groupings based on their contractual maturity.
(In thousands)
 
Cost
   
Estimated Fair Value
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
           
Due in one year or less
    6,390       6,433  
Due after one year through five years
    27,166       27,635  
Due after five years through ten years
    49,244       51,234  
Due after ten years
    253,427       256,240  
    $ 336,227     $ 341,542  
                 
Securities Held-to-Maturity
               
Due in one year or less
    -       -  
Due after one year through five years
    -       -  
Due after five years through ten years
    -       -  
Due after ten years
    8,383       8,921  
    $ 8,383     $ 8,921  


The Company recognized $0.1 million in gross gains from investment security transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2013.  The Company recognized less than $0.1 million in gross losses from investment security transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2012.  The specific identification method is used to determine the cost basis of securities sold. The carrying value of securities pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law approximated $224 million and $228 million at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
Note E –Loans
The following summarizes the Company’s major classifications for loans:

( In thousands)
 
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
             
Residential real estate
  $ 1,149,411     $ 1,031,435  
Home equity – junior liens
    138,333       143,110  
Commercial and industrial
    149,677       108,739  
Commercial real estate
    1,001,453       821,970  
Consumer
    55,274       36,564  
DDA overdrafts
    2,875       4,551  
Gross loans
    2,497,023       2,146,369  
Allowance for loan losses
    (19,721 )     (18,809 )
Net loans
  $ 2,477,302     $ 2,127,560  


Construction loans of $16.9 million and $15.4 million are included within residential real estate loans at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  Construction loans of $26.2 million and $15.4 million are included within commercial real estate loans at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  The Company’s commercial and residential real estate construction loans are primarily secured by real estate within the Company’s principal markets.  These loans were originated under the Company’s loan policy, which is focused on the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, including construction loans.  Adequate consideration has been given to these loans in establishing the Company’s allowance for loan losses.


 
The information in the following tables related to the Community Financial Corporation (“Community”) acquisition are estimated amounts, based on management’s assumptions.  Once the purchase price allocation is finalized, actual results could be significantly different from those assumed below.

The following table details the loans acquired in conjunction with the Virginia Savings Bancorp, Inc. (“VSB”) and the Community acquisitions.

   
VSB
   
Community
   
Total
 
As of March 31, 2013:
                 
Outstanding loan balance
  $ 61,012     $ 347,330     $ 408,342  
                         
Credit-impaired loans:
                       
Carrying value
    5,886       42,200       48,086  
Contractual principal and interest
    8,789       74,365       83,154  
                         
As of December 31, 2012:
                       
Outstanding loan balance
  $ 65,219     $ -     $ 65,219  
                         
Credit-impaired loans:
                       
Carrying value
    7,018       -       7,018  
Contractual principal and interest
    10,759       -       10,759  

Changes in the accretable yield and carrying amount for purchased credit-impaired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2013 is as follows:


 
VSB
   
Community
   
Total
 
       
Carrying Amount
         
Carrying Amount
         
Carrying Amount
 
 
Accretable Yield
   
of Loans
   
Accretable Yield
   
of Loans
   
Accretable Yield
   
of Loans
 
Balance at the beginning of the period
$ 1,823     $ 7,018     $ -     $ -     $ 1,823     $ 7,018  
Additions
  -       16       6,721       45,550       6,721       45,566  
Accretion
  (358 )     358       (55 )     55       (413 )     413  
Net reclassifications to accretable
                                             
   from non-accretable
  -       -       -       -       -       -  
Payments received, net
  -       (1,506 )     -       (3,405 )     -       (4,911 )
Disposals
  (64 )     -       -       -       (64 )     -  
Balance at the end of period
$ 1,401     $ 5,886     $ 6,666     $ 42,200     $ 8,067     $ 48,086  

A reconciliation of the contractual required principal and interest balance to the basis of purchased credit-impaired loans as of March 31, 2013 is as follows:


 
VSB
   
Community
   
Total
 
Contractual required principal and interest
$ 8,789     $ 74,365     $ 83,154  
Nonaccretable difference
  (1,502 )     (25,499 )     (27,001 )
Expected cash flows
  7,287       48,866       56,153  
Accretable yield
  (1,401 )     (6,666 )     (8,067 )
Basis in acquired loans
$ 5,886     $ 42,200     $ 48,086  

Increases in expected cash flow subsequent to the acquisition are recognized prospectively through adjustment of yield on the loans or pools over its remaining life, while decreases in expected cash flows are recognized as impairment through a provision for loan loss and an increase in the allowance for purchased credit-impaired loans.


 
Note F –Allowance For Loan Losses
 
Management systematically monitors the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis to provide for probable losses inherent in the portfolio.  Management assesses the risk in each loan type based on historical trends, the general economic environment of its local markets, individual loan performance and other relevant factors.
 
Individual credits are selected throughout the year for detailed loan reviews, which are utilized by management to assess the risk in the portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance.  Due to the nature of commercial lending, evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance as it relates to these types of loan types is often based more upon specific credit reviews, with consideration given to the potential impairment of certain credits and historical loss rates, adjusted for economic conditions and other inherent risk factors.
 
A loan acquired and accounted for under ASC Topic 310-30 is reported as an accruing loan and a performing asset.
 
The following summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan loss, by portfolio segment, for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.  The following also presents the balance in the allowance for loan loss disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment measurement method and the related recorded investment in loans, by portfolio segment, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
(In thousands)
 
Commercial and industrial
   
Commercial real estate
   
Residential real estate
   
Home equity
   
Consumer
   
DDA overdrafts
   
Total
 
Three months ended March 31, 2013:
                                         
Allowance for loan loss
                                         
Beginning balance
  $ 498     $ 10,440     $ 5,229     $ 1,699     $ 81     $ 862     $ 18,809  
   Charge-offs
    62       203       591       116       3       339       1,314  
   Recoveries
    1       18       48       -       147       274       488  
   Provision
    67       554       1,189       52       (149 )     25       1,738  
Ending balance
  $ 504     $ 10,809     $ 5,875     $ 1,635     $ 76     $ 822     $ 19,721  
                                                         
Three months ended March 31, 2012:
                                                       
Allowance for loan loss
                                                       
Beginning balance
  $ 590     $ 11,666     $ 3,591     $ 2,773     $ 88     $ 701     $ 19,409  
   Charge-offs
    69       1,989       198       509       59       335       3,159  
   Recoveries
    3       96       4       1       29       295       428  
   Provision
    25       682       353       701       51       138       1,950  
Ending balance
  $ 549     $ 10,455     $ 3,750     $ 2,966     $ 109     $ 799     $ 18,628  
                                                         
As of March 31, 2013:
                                                       
Allowance for loan loss
                                                       
Evaluated for impairment:
                                                       
   Individually
  $ -     $ 750     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 750  
   Collectively
    504       10,059       5,875       1,635       76       822       18,971  
Acquired with deteriorated
                                                       
   credit quality
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 504     $ 10,809     $ 5,875     $ 1,635     $ 76     $ 822     $ 19,721  
                                                         
Loans
                                                       
Evaluated for impairment:
                                                       
   Individually
  $ -     $ 12,719     $ 466     $ 298     $ -     $ -     $ 13,483  
   Collectively
    142,647       952,515       1,146,718       135,425       55,274       2,875       2,435,454  
Acquired with deteriorated
                                                       
   credit quality
    7,030       36,219       2,227       2,610       -       -       48,086  
Total
  $ 149,677     $ 1,001,453     $ 1,149,411     $ 138,333     $ 55,274     $ 2,875     $ 2,497,023  
                                                         
As of December 31, 2012:
                                                       
Allowance for loan loss
                                                       
Evaluated for impairment:
                                                       
   Individually
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
   Collectively
    498       10,440       5,229       1,699       81       862       18,809  
Acquired with deteriorated
                                                       
   credit quality
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 498     $ 10,440     $ 5,229     $ 1,699     $ 81     $ 862     $ 18,809  
                                                         
Loans
                                                       
Evaluated for impairment:
                                                       
   Individually
  $ -     $ 9,912     $ 469     $ 298     $ -     $ -     $ 10,679  
   Collectively
    107,044       807,060       1,030,840       142,724       36,453       4,551       2,128,672  
Acquired with deteriorated
                                                       
   credit quality
    1,695       4,998       126       88       111       -       7,018  
Total
  $ 108,739     $ 821,970     $ 1,031,435     $ 143,110     $ 36,564     $ 4,551     $ 2,146,369  
 

 
Credit Quality Indicators
 
All commercial loans within the portfolio are subject to internal risk grading.  All non-commercial loans are evaluated based on payment history.  The Company’s internal risk ratings for commercial loans are:  Pass, Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful.  Each internal risk rating is defined in the loan policy using the following criteria:  balance sheet yields, ratios and leverage, cash flow spread and coverage, prior history, capability of management, market position/industry, potential impact of changing economic, legal, regulatory or environmental conditions, purpose structure, collateral support, and guarantor support.  Risk grades are generally assigned by the primary lending officer and are periodically evaluated by the Company’s internal loan review process.  Based on an individual loan’s risk grade, estimated loss percentages are applied to the outstanding balance of the loan to determine the amount of probable loss.
 
The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information regarding the customer’s debt service ability, capacity, overall collateral position along with other economic trends, and historical payment performance.  The risk grades for each credit are updated when the Company receives current financial information, the loan is reviewed by the Company’s internal loan review/credit administration departments, or the loan becomes delinquent or impaired.  The risk grades are updated a minimum of annually for loans rated pass.  Loans rated special mention, substandard or doubtful are reviewed at least quarterly.  The Company uses the following definitions for its risk ratings:
 
Risk Rating
Description
Pass ratings:
 
(a) Exceptional
Loans classified as exceptional are secured with liquid collateral conforming to the internal loan policy.  Loans rated within this category pose minimal risk of loss to the bank and the risk grade within this pool of loans is generally updated on an annual basis.
 
(b) Good
Loans classified as good have similar characteristics that include a strong balance sheet, satisfactory debt service coverage ratios, strong management and/or guarantors, and little exposure to economic cycles.  Loans within this category are generally reviewed on an annual basis.  Loans in this category generally have a low chance of loss to the bank.
 
(c) Acceptable
Loans classified as acceptable have acceptable liquidity levels, adequate debt service coverage ratios, experienced management, and have average exposure to economic cycles.  Loans within this category generally have a low risk of loss to the bank.
 
(d) Pass/watch
Loans classified as pass/watch have erratic levels of leverage and/or liquidity, cash flow is volatile and the borrower is subject to moderate economic risk.  A borrower in this category poses a low to moderate risk of loss to the bank.
 
Special mention rating
Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness(es) that deserves management’s close attention.  The potential weakness could result in deterioration of the loan repayment or the bank’s credit position at some future date.  A loan rated in this category poses a moderate loss risk to the bank.
 
Substandard rating
Loans classified as substandard reflect a customer with a well defined weakness that jeopardizes the liquidation of the debt.  Loans in this category have the possibility that the bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected and the bank’s collateral value is weakened by the financial deterioration of the borrower.
 
Doubtful rating
Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristics that make collection of the full contract amount highly improbable.  Loans rated in this category are most likely to cause the bank to have a loss due to a collateral shortfall or a negative capital position.
 
 
 
The following table presents the Company’s commercial loans by credit quality indicators, by class:

   
Commercial
and
Industrial
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Total
Commercial
Loans
 
March 31, 2013:
                 
Pass
  $ 136,926     $ 911,280     $ 1,048,206  
Special mention
    4,866       34,554       39,420  
Substandard
    7,330       53,295       60,625  
Doubtful
    555       2,324       2,879  
Total
  $ 149,677     $ 1,001,453     $ 1,151,130  
                         
December 31, 2012:
                       
Pass
  $ 105,690     $ 771,617     $ 877,307  
Special mention
    878       15,015       15,893  
Substandard
    2,171       35,338       37,509  
Doubtful
    -       -       -  
Total
  $ 108,739     $ 821,970     $ 930,709  
 
The following table presents the Company’s non-commercial loans by payment performance, by class:

   
Performing
   
Non-Performing
   
Total
 
March 31, 2013:
                 
Residential real estate
  $ 1,146,028     $ 3,383     $ 1,149,411  
Home equity - junior lien
    138,275       58       138,333  
Consumer
    55,273       1       55,274  
DDA overdrafts
    2,875       -       2,875  
Total
  $ 1,342,451     $ 3,442     $ 1,345,893  
                         
December 31, 2012:
                       
Residential real estate
  $ 1,029,142     $ 2,293     $ 1,031,435  
Home equity - junior lien
    141,961       1,149       143,110  
Consumer
    36,564       -       36,564  
DDA overdrafts
    4,548       3       4,551  
Total
  $ 1,212,215     $ 3,445     $ 1,215,660  
 
Aging Analysis of Accruing and Non-Accruing Loans
 
Interest income on loans is accrued and credited to operations based upon the principal amount outstanding, using methods that generally result in level rates of return.  Loan origination fees, and certain direct costs, are deferred and amortized as an adjustment to the yield over the term of the loan.  The accrual of interest generally is discontinued when a loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest for all loan types.  However, any loan may be placed on non-accrual if the Company receives information that indicates a borrower is unable to meet the contractual terms of their respective loan agreement.  Other indicators considered for placing a loan on non-accrual status include the borrower’s involvement in bankruptcies, foreclosures, repossessions, litigation and any other situation resulting in doubt as to whether full collection of contractual principal and interest is attainable.  When interest accruals are discontinued, unpaid interest recognized in income in the current year is reversed, and interest accrued in prior years is charged to the allowance for loan losses.  Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when the net realizable value of collateral exceeds the principal balance and related accrued interest, and the loan is in the process of collection.
 
 
Generally for all loan classes, interest income during the period the loan is non-performing is recorded on a cash basis after recovery of principal is reasonably assured.  Cash payments received on nonperforming loans are typically applied directly against the outstanding principal balance until the loan is fully repaid.  Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time, and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt.
 
Generally, all loan types are considered past due when the contractual terms of a loan are not met and the borrower is 30 days or more past due on a payment.  Furthermore, residential and home equity loans are generally subject to charge-off when the loan becomes 120 days past due, depending on the estimated fair value of the collateral less cost to dispose, versus the outstanding loan balance.  Commercial loans are generally charged off when the loan becomes 120 days past due.  Open-end consumer loans are generally charged off when the loan becomes 180 days past due.
 
The following presents an aging analysis of the Company’s accruing and non-accruing loans, by class, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 
 
Originated Loans
 
 
March 31, 2013
 
 
Accruing
             
   
Current
   
30 - 59 days
   
60 - 89 days
   
Over 90 days
   
Non-accrual
   
Total
 
Residential real estate
  $ 1,051,487     $ 5,132     $ 434     $ 323     $ 3,060     $ 1,060,436  
Home equity – junior liens
    103,007       718       108       32       26       103,891  
Commercial and industrial
    104,758       79       224       17       121       105,199  
Commercial real estate
    767,733       736       767       -       14,313       783,549  
Consumer
    32,665       76       6       1       -       32,748  
DDA overdrafts
    2,538       333       3       1       -       2,875  
    $ 2,062,188     $ 7,074     $ 1,542     $ 374     $ 17,520     $ 2,088,698  
                                                 
 
Acquired Loans
 
 
March 31, 2013
 
 
Accruing
                 
   
Current
   
30 - 59 days
   
60 - 89 days
   
Over 90 days
   
Non-accrual
   
Total
 
Residential real estate
  $ 86,216     $ 1,641     $ 42     $ 1,076     $ -     $ 88,975  
Home equity – junior liens
    34,442       -       -       -       -       34,442  
Commercial and industrial
    33,233       1,961       668       8,616       -       44,478  
Commercial real estate
    210,657       812       -       6,435       -       217,904  
Consumer
    21,662       719       73       72       -       22,526  
DDA overdrafts
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
    $ 386,210     $ 5,133     $ 783     $ 16,199     $ -     $ 408,325  
                                                 
 
Total Loans
 
 
March 31, 2013
 
 
Accruing
                 
   
Current
   
30 - 59 days
   
60 - 89 days
   
Over 90 days
   
Non-accrual
   
Total
 
Residential real estate
  $ 1,137,703     $ 6,773     $ 476     $ 1,399     $ 3,060     $ 1,149,411  
Home equity – junior liens
    137,449       718       108       32       26       138,333  
Commercial and industrial
    137,991       2,040       892       8,633       121       149,677  
Commercial real estate
    978,390       1,548       767       6,435       14,313       1,001,453  
Consumer
    54,327       795       79       73       -       55,274  
DDA overdrafts
    2,538       333       3       1       -       2,875  
    $ 2,448,398     $ 12,207     $ 2,325     $ 16,573     $ 17,520     $ 2,497,023  

 



 
Originated Loans
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
Accruing
             
   
Current
   
30 - 59 days
   
60 - 89 days
   
Over 90 days
   
Non-accrual
   
Total
 
Residential real estate
    1,008,190       4,910       599       239       2,054       1,015,992  
Home equity – junior liens
    132,847       2,379       477       37       1,112       136,852  
Commercial and industrial
    105,989       260       236       -       98       106,583  
Commercial real estate
    766,404       433       199       1       15,930       782,967  
Consumer
    34,084       113       8       -       -       34,205  
DDA overdrafts
    4,270       270       8       3       -       4,551  
      2,051,784       8,365       1,527       280       19,194       2,081,150  
                                                 
 
Acquired Loans
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
Accruing
                 
   
Current
   
30 - 59 days
   
60 - 89 days
   
Over 90 days
   
Non-accrual
   
Total
 
Residential real estate
    15,443       -       -       -       -       15,443  
Home equity – junior liens
    6,258       -       -       -       -       6,258  
Commercial and industrial
    1,152       -       -       1,004       -       2,156  
Commercial real estate
    37,210       9       47       1,737       -       39,003  
Consumer
    2,359       -       -       -       -       2,359  
DDA overdrafts
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
      62,422       9       47       2,741       -       65,219  
                                                 
 
Total Loans
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
Accruing
                 
   
Current
   
30 - 59 days
   
60 - 89 days
   
Over 90 days
   
Non-accrual
   
Total
 
Residential real estate
    1,023,633       4,910       599       239       2,054       1,031,435  
Home equity – junior liens
    139,105       2,379       477       37       1,112       143,110  
Commercial and industrial
    107,141       260       236       1,004       98       108,739  
Commercial real estate
    803,614       442       246       1,738       15,930       821,970  
Consumer
    36,443       113       8       -       -       36,564  
DDA overdrafts
    4,270       270       8       3       -       4,551  
      2,114,206       8,374       1,574       3,021       19,194       2,146,369  
 

 
 
The following presents the Company’s impaired loans, by class:

   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
         
Unpaid
               
Unpaid
       
   
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
 
   
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                                   
Commercial and industrial
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    9,594       13,274       -       9,912       14,781       -  
Residential real estate
    466       466       -       469       469       -  
Home equity - junior liens
    298       298       -       298       298       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
DDA overdrafts
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 10,358     $ 14,038     $ -     $ 10,679     $ 15,548     $ -  
                                                 
With an allowance recorded
                                               
Commercial and industrial
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    3,126       3,126       750       -       -       -  
Residential real estate
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity - junior liens
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
DDA overdrafts
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 3,126     $ 3,126     $ 750     $ -     $ -     $ -  

 
The following table presents information related to the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on the Company’s impaired loans, by class:

   
For the three months ended
   
For the three months ended
 
   
March 31, 2013
   
March 31, 2012
 
   
Average
   
Interest
   
Average
   
Interest
 
   
Recorded
   
Income
   
Recorded
   
Income
 
   
Investment
   
Recognized
   
Investment
   
Recognized
 
                         
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
Commercial and industrial
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    10,340       -       5,216       50  
Residential real estate
    -       -       -       -  
Home equity - junior liens
    -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -  
DDA overdrafts
    -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 10,340     $ -     $ 5,216     $ 50  
                                 
With an allowance recorded
                               
Commercial and industrial
  $ -     $ -     $ 118     $ 2  
Commercial real estate
    3,137       -       13,447       147  
Residential real estate
    -       -       1,052       11  
Home equity - junior liens
    -       -       1,521       6  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -  
DDA overdrafts
    -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 3,137     $ -     $ 16,138     $ 166  
 
On non-accrual and impaired loans, approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million of interest income would have been recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, if such loans had been current in accordance with their original terms.  The impaired loan information does not include purchased credit-impaired loans and no allowance for loan losses has been recorded at March 31, 2013 relating to such loans.  There were no commitments to provide additional funds on non-accrual, impaired or other potential problem loans at March 31, 2013.

 
Loan Modifications

The Company’s policy on loan modifications typically does not allow for modifications that would be considered a concession from the Company.  However, when there is a modification, the Company evaluates each modification to determine if the modification constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) in accordance with ASU 2011-02, whereby a modification of a loan would be considered a TDR when both of the following conditions are met: (1) a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and (2) the modification constitutes a concession.  When determining whether the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, the Company reviews whether the debtor is currently in payment default on any of its debt or whether it is probable that the debtor would be in payment default in the foreseeable future without the modification.  Other indicators of financial difficulty include whether the debtor has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy, the debtor’s ability to continue as a going concern, or the debtor’s projected cash flow to service its debt (including principal and interest) in accordance with the contractual terms for the foreseeable future, without a modification.
During the third quarter of 2012, regulatory guidance was clarified to require loans to be accounted for as collateral-dependent loans when borrowers have filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the debt has been discharged by the bankruptcy court and the borrower has not reaffirmed the debt.  The filing of bankruptcy is deemed to be evidence that the borrower is in financial difficulty and the discharge of the debt by the bankruptcy court is deemed to be a concession granted to the borrower.  The impact on the allowance for loan losses of this reclassification was insignificant.  Prior to this reclassification, the Company's TDRs were insignificant.
The following tables set forth the Company’s TDRs:

   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
(In thousands)
 
Accruing
   
Non-Accruing
   
Total
   
Accruing
   
Non-Accruing
   
Total
 
                                     
Commercial and industrial
  $ 101     $ -     $ 101     $ 101     $ -     $ 101  
Commercial real estate
    1,805       -       1,805       734       -       734  
Residential real estate
    15,372       131       15,503       15,083       162       15,245  
Home equity - junior lien
    7,580       79       7,659       7,068       418       7,486  
Consumer
    142       -       142       142       -       142  
    $ 25,000     $ 210     $ 25,210     $ 23,128     $ 580     $ 23,708  

 
   
New TDRs
   
New TDRs
 
   
For the three months ended March 31, 2013
   
For the three months ended March 31, 2012
 
(In thousands)
 
Number of Contracts
   
Pre-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Number of Contracts
   
Pre-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
   
Post-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
 
                                     
Commercial and industrial
    -     $ -     $ -       -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    1       1,071       1,071       -       -       -  
Residential real estate
    9       853       853       -       -       -  
Home equity - junior lien
    17       1,075       1,075       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
      27     $ 2,999     $ 2,999       -     $ -     $ -  

Note G – Previously Securitized Loans
Between 1997 and 1999, the Company completed six securitization transactions involving approximately $760 million in 125% of fixed rate, junior-lien underlying mortgages.  The Company retained a financial interest in each of the securitizations until 2004.  Principal amounts owed to investors were evidenced by securities (“Notes”).  During 2003 and 2004, the Company exercised its early redemption options on each of those securitizations.  Once the Notes were redeemed, the Company became the beneficial owner of the mortgage loans and recorded the loans as assets of the Company within the loan portfolio.
 
As the Company redeemed the outstanding Notes, no gain or loss was recognized in the Company’s financial statements and the remaining mortgage loans were recorded in the Company’s loan portfolio as “previously securitized loans,” at the lower of carrying value or fair value.  Because the carrying value of the mortgage loans incorporated assumptions for expected prepayment and default rates, the carrying value of the loans was generally less than the actual outstanding contractual balance of the loans.  As of March 31, 2013, there is no carrying value remaining on these loans, while the actual contractual balances of these loans was $7.4 million.  During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized $0.6 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of interest income from its previously securitized loans.
Note H – Long-Term Debt
The components of long-term debt are summarized below:
( In thousands)
 
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
             
Junior subordinated debentures owed to City Holding Capital Trust III, due 2038, interest at a rate of 3.81% and 3.89%, respectively
  $ 16,495     $ 16,495  
 
The Company formed a statutory business trust, City Holding Capital Trust III (“Capital Trust III”), under the laws of Delaware.  Capital Trust III was created for the exclusive purpose of (i) issuing trust-preferred capital securities (“Capital Securities”), which represent preferred undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the trust, (ii) using the proceeds from the sale of the Capital Securities to acquire junior subordinated debentures (“Debentures”) issued by the Company, and (iii) engaging in only those activities necessary or incidental thereto.  The trust is considered a variable interest entity for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary.  Accordingly, the accounts of the trusts are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Distributions on the Debentures are cumulative and will be payable quarterly at an interest rate of 3.50% over the three month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly.  Interest payments are due in March, June, September and December.  The Debentures are redeemable prior to maturity at the option of the Company (i) in whole or at any time or in part from time-to-time, at declining redemption prices ranging from 103.525% to 100.000% on June 15, 2013, and thereafter, or (ii) in whole, but not in part, at any time within 90 days following the occurrence and during the continuation of certain pre-defined events.
Payments of distributions on the trust preferred securities and payments on redemption of the trust preferred securities are guaranteed by the Company.  The Company also entered into an agreement as to expenses and liabilities with the trust pursuant to which it agreed, on a subordinated basis, to pay any costs, expenses or liabilities of the trust other than those arising under the trust preferred securities.  The obligations of the Company under the junior subordinated debentures, the related indentures, the trust agreement establishing the trust, the guarantees and the agreements as to expenses and liabilities, in the aggregate, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the trust’s obligations under the trust preferred securities.  The Capital Securities issued by the statutory business trusts qualify as Tier 1 capital for the Company under current Federal Reserve Board guidelines.
Note I – Derivative Instruments
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company has derivative financial instruments not included in hedge relationships.  These derivatives consist of interest rate swaps used for interest rate management purposes and derivatives executed with commercial banking customers to facilitate their interest rate management strategies.
The following table summarizes the fair value of these derivative instruments at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

   
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
             
Fair Value:
           
   Other Assets
  $ 12,090     $ 14,012  
   Other Liabilities
    12,090       14,012  


The following table summarizes the change in fair value of these derivative instruments for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
             
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
Change in Fair Value:
           
   Other income - derivative asset
  $ (1,579 )   $ (1,758 )
   Other income - derivative liability
    1,579       1,758  
 
Certain financial instruments, including derivatives, may be eligible for offset in the consolidated balance sheet and/or subject to master netting agreements.  The Company’s derivative transactions with financial institution counterparties are generally executed under International Swaps and Derivative Association (“ISDA”) master agreements which include “right of setoff” provisions.  In such cases there is generally a legally enforceable right to offset recognized amounts and there may be an intention to settle such amounts on a net basis.  Nonetheless, the Company does not generally offset financial instruments for financial reporting purposes.  Information about financial instruments that are eligible for offset in the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2013 is presented in the following tables (in thousands).
 
                     
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Statement of Financial Position
             
Description
 
Gross Amounts of
Recognized Assets
   
Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Financial Position
   
Net Amounts of Assets
presented in the
Statement of
Financial Position
   
Netting adjustment
per applicable master
netting arrangements
   
Fair Value
of financial
collateral
   
Total of Gross amounts
not offset in the
statement of financial
position including
applicable netting
agreement and fair
value of collateral
   
Net Amount
 
   
(a)
   
(b)
   
(c) = (a) - (b)
               
(d)
   
(c) - (d)
 
Derivative assets:
                                         
Interest rate swap agreements
    12,090       -       12,090       -       12,090       12,090       -  
                                                         
                                                         
                           
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Statement of Financial Position
                 
Description
 
Gross Amounts of
Recognized Assets
   
Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Financial Position
   
Net Amounts of Assets
presented in the
Statement of
Financial Position
   
Netting adjustment
per applicable master
netting arrangements
   
Fair Value
of financial
collateral
   
Total of Gross amounts
not offset in the
statement of financial
position including
applicable netting
agreement and fair
value of collateral
   
Net Amount
 
   
(a)
   
(b)
   
(c) = (a) - (b)
                   
(d)
   
(c) - (d)
 
Derivative liabilities:
                                                       
Interest rate swap agreements
    12,090       -       12,090       -       11,839       11,839       251  

Note J – Employee Benefit Plans
Pursuant to terms of the City Holding Company 2003 Incentive Plan (“the Plan”), the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, or its delegate, may, from time-to-time, grant stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), or stock awards to employees, directors and individuals who provide service to the Company (collectively, “Plan Participants”).  A maximum of 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock may be issued upon the exercise of stock options, SARs and stock awards, but no more than 350,000 shares of common stock may be issued as stock awards.  These limitations may be adjusted in the event of a change in the number of outstanding shares of common stock by reason of a stock dividend, stock split or other similar event.  Specific terms of options and SARs awarded, including vesting periods, exercise prices (stock price at date of grant) and expiration dates are determined at the date of grant and are evidenced by agreements between the Company and the awardee.  The exercise price of the option grants equals the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant.  All incentive stock options and SARs will be exercisable up to ten years from the date granted and all options and SARs are exercisable for the period specified in the individual agreement.  The Plan expired on April 29, 2013 and, in April 2013 the shareholders approved the City Holding Company 2013 Incentive Plan.
Each award from the Plan is evidenced by an award agreement that specifies the option price, the duration of the option, the number of shares to which the option pertains, and such other provisions as the Compensation Committee, or its delegate, determines.  The option price for each grant is equal to the fair market value of a share of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant.  Options granted expire at such time as the Compensation Committee, or its delegate, determines at the date of the grant and in no event does the exercise period exceed a maximum of ten years.  Upon a change-in-control of the Company, as defined in the Plan, all outstanding options and awards shall immediately vest.
 
Stock Options
A summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information is presented below for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
Options
   
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
   
Options
   
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
 
                         
Outstanding at January 1
    289,544     $ 34.38       293,817     $ 33.95  
     Granted
    15,475       37.74       16,876       35.39  
     Exercised
    (42,250 )     33.06       (16,899 )     28.87  
     Forfeited
    (1,500 )     36.90       -       -  
Outstanding at March 31
    261,269       34.77       293,794       34.32  
 
 
    Additional information regarding stock options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2013, is provided in the following table:
 
Ranges of Exercise Prices
   
No. of Options Outstanding
   
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
   
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)
   
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
   
No. of Options Currently Exercisable
   
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Options Currently Exercisable
   
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)
   
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Currently Exercisable (in thousands)
 
$ 26.62 - $33.90       122,918     $ 31.47       44     $ 1,023       73,000     $ 32.35       23     $ 543  
$ 35.09 - $40.88       138,351       37.71       66       298       90,000       38.61       43       117  
          261,269                     $ 1,321       163,000                     $ 660  
 
Proceeds from stock option exercises were $1.4 million and $0.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Shares issued in connection with stock option exercises are issued from available treasury shares. If no treasury shares are available, new shares are issued from available authorized shares. During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 all shares issued in connection with stock option exercises and restricted stock awards were issued from available treasury stock.
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $0.2 million and $0.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Stock-based compensation expense was less than $0.1 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.  Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to stock options approximated $0.5 million at March 31, 2013. At such date, the weighted-average period over which this unrecognized expense was expected to be recognized was 1.8 years.
The fair value of the options is estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model.   The following weighted average assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
Risk-free interest rate
    1.88 %     2.51 %
Expected dividend yield
    3.70 %     3.90 %
Volatility factor
    41.35 %     48.40 %
Expected life of option
 
8.0 years
   
5.0 years
 
 
Restricted Shares
The Company records compensation expense with respect to restricted shares in an amount equal to the fair value of the common stock covered by each award on the date of grant. The restricted shares awarded become fully vested after various periods of continued employment from the respective dates of grant. The Company is entitled to an income tax deduction in an amount equal to the taxable income reported by the holders of the restricted shares when the restrictions are released and the shares are issued. Compensation is being charged to expense over the respective vesting periods.
Restricted shares are forfeited if officers and employees terminate prior to the lapsing of restrictions. The Company records forfeitures of restricted stock as treasury share repurchases and any compensation cost previously recognized is reversed in the period of forfeiture.  Recipients of restricted shares do not pay any cash consideration to the Company for the shares, have the right to vote all shares subject to such grant and receive all dividends with respect to such shares, whether or not the shares have vested.  Stock-based compensation expense related to restricted shares was approximately $0.1 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.  Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted shares was $2.5 million at March 31, 2013. At March 31, 2013, this unrecognized expense is expected to be recognized over 4.4 years based on the weighted average-life of the restricted shares.
 
A summary of the Company’s restricted shares activity and related information is presented below for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
Restricted Awards
   
Average Market Price at Grant
   
Restricted Awards
   
Average Market Price at Grant
 
                         
Outstanding at January 1
    116,711             108,209        
     Granted
    11,633     $ 37.74       12,686     $ 35.39  
     Forfeited/Vested
    (2,425 )             (12,450 )        
Outstanding at March 31
    125,919               108,445          

Benefit Plans
 
The Company provides retirement benefits to its employees through the City Holding Company 401(k) Plan and Trust (“the 401(k) Plan”), which is intended to be compliant with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) section 404(c). The Company’s total expense associated with the retirement benefit plan approximated $0.2 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
The Company maintains two frozen defined benefit pension plans (“the Defined Benefit Plans”), which were inherited from the Company’s acquisition of the plan sponsors (Classic Bancshares, Inc. and Community Financial Corporation). The Classic Defined Benefit Plan was frozen in 1999 and maintains a December 31 year-end for purposes of computing its benefit obligations.  The Community Defined Benefit Plan was frozen as of December 31, 2012 and maintains a March 31 year-end for purposes of computing its benefit obligations.  The Company made contributions of approximately $0.1 million to the Defined Benefit Plans during both the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
The following table presents the components of the net periodic pension cost of the Defined Benefit Plans:


   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
             
Components of net periodic cost:
           
     Interest cost
  $ 224     $ 159  
     Service cost
    116       -  
     Expected return on plan assets
    (269 )     (202 )
     Net amortization and deferral
    258       174  
          Net Periodic Pension Cost
  $ 329     $ 131  

 
 
Note K – Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is a party to certain financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  The Company has entered into agreements with its customers to extend credit or provide a conditional commitment to provide payment on drafts presented in accordance with the terms of the underlying credit documents. The Company also provides overdraft protection to certain demand deposit customers that represent an unfunded commitment.  Overdraft protection commitments, which are included with other commitments below, are uncollateralized and are paid at the Company’s discretion.  Conditional commitments generally include standby and commercial letters of credit. Standby letters of credit represent an obligation of the Company to a designated third party contingent upon the failure of a customer of the Company to perform under the terms of the underlying contract between the customer and the third party. Commercial letters of credit are issued specifically to facilitate trade or commerce. Under the terms of a commercial letter of credit, drafts will be drawn when the underlying transaction is consummated, as intended, between the customer and a third party. The funded portion of these financial instruments is reflected in the Company’s balance sheet, while the unfunded portion of these commitments is not reflected in the balance sheet.  The table below presents a summary of the contractual obligations of the Company resulting from significant commitments:

(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
             
Commitments to extend credit:
           
     Home equity lines
  $ 157,561     $ 156,274  
     Commercial real estate
    34,312       33,869  
     Other commitments
    216,336       171,670  
Standby letters of credit
    16,036       16,743  
Commercial letters of credit
    428       425  


Loan commitments and standby and commercial letters of credit have credit risks essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Company’s standard credit policies. Collateral is obtained based on management’s credit assessment of the customer. Management does not anticipate any material losses as a result of these commitments.
The Company is engaged in various legal actions that it deems to be in the ordinary course of business. As these legal actions are resolved, the Company could realize positive and/or negative impact to its financial performance in the period in which these legal actions are ultimately decided. There can be no assurance that current actions will have immaterial results, either positive or negative, or that no material actions may be presented in the future.
 
Note L – Earnings per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2013
   
2012
 
             
Distributed earnings allocated to  common stock
  $ 5,748     $ 5,118  
Undistributed earnings allocated to common stock
    2,175       4,837  
Net earnings allocated to common shareholders
  $ 7,923     $ 9,955  
                 
Average shares outstanding
    15,473       14,679  
                 
Effect of dilutive securities:
               
     Warrants outstanding
    55       -  
     Employee stock options
    99       80  
                 
Shares for diluted earnings per share
    15,627       14,759  
                 
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.51     $ 0.68  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.51     $ 0.67  
 
Options to purchase approximately 10,000 and 109,400 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $40.88 and between $35.39 and $40.88 per share were outstanding during the first quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2012, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares and therefore, the effect would have been anti-dilutive.  
 
 
Note M –Fair Value Measurements
Fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received to sell that asset or paid to transfer that liability (an 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.  ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) or 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, and other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The Company bases fair value of assets and liabilities on quoted market prices, prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, and other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.  If such information is not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters.  Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value.  These adjustments may include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality and the Company’s creditworthiness, among other things, as well as unobservable parameters.  Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time.  The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.  While management believes the company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.  Furthermore, the reported fair value amounts have not been comprehensively revalued since the presentation dates, and therefore, estimates of fair value after the balance sheet date may differ significantly from the amount presented herein.  A more detailed description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.
Financial Assets and Liabilities
The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value for financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis.
Securities Available for Sale.  Securities available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 inputs.  The fair value of securities available for sale is determined by utilizing a market approach by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (other than forced or distressed transactions) that occur in sufficient volume or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities.  If such measurements are unavailable, the security is classified as Level 3.  Significant judgment is required to make this determination.
The Company utilizes a third party pricing service provider to value its Level 1 and Level 2 investment securities.  Annually, the Company obtains an independent auditor’s report from its third party pricing service provider regarding its controls over investment securities.  Although no control deficiencies were noted, the report did contain caveats and disclaimers regarding the pricing information, such as the Company should review fair values for reasonableness.  On a quarterly basis, the Company selects a sample of its debt securities and reprices those securities with a third party that is independent of the primary pricing service provider to verify the reasonableness of the fair values.
The Company has determined that its pooled trust preferred securities should be priced using Level 3 inputs in accordance with ASC Topic 820 and guidance issued by the SEC.  The Company has determined that there are few observable transactions and market quotations available for pooled trust preferred securities and they are not reliable for purposes of determining fair value.  Due to these circumstances, the Company has elected to utilize an income valuation approach produced by a third party pricing source.  This third party model utilizes deferral and default probabilities for the underlying issuers, estimated prepayment rates and assumes no future recoveries of any defaults or deferrals.  The Company then compares the values provided by the third party model with other external sources.  At such time as there are observable transactions or quoted prices that are associated with an orderly and active market for pooled trust preferred securities, the Company will incorporate such market values in its estimate of fair values for these securities.
Derivatives. Derivatives are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs.  The Company utilizes a market approach by obtaining dealer quotations to value its customer interest rate swaps.  The Company’s derivatives are included within its Other Assets and Other Liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  Derivative assets are typically secured through securities with financial counterparties or cross collateralization with a borrowing customer.  Derivative liabilities are typically secured through the Company pledging securities to financial counterparties or, in the case of a borrowing customer, by the right of setoff.  The Company considers factors such as the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties, right of setoff, and remaining maturities in determining the appropriate fair value adjustments.  All derivative counterparties approved by the Company’s Asset and Liability Committee are regularly reviewed, and appropriate business action is taken to adjust the exposure to certain counterparties, if necessary.  Counterparty exposure is evaluated by netting positions that are subject to master netting agreements, as well as considering the amount of marketable collateral securing the position.  This approach used to estimate impacted exposures to counterparties is also used by the Company to estimate its own credit risk in derivative liability positions.  To date, no material losses have been incurred due to a counterparty’s inability to pay any undercollateralized position.  There was no significant change in value of derivative assets and liabilities attributed to credit risk during the three months ended March 31, 2013.
 
The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.  Financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include impaired loans reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.  Collateral values are estimated using Level 2 inputs based on observable market data for real estate collateral or Level 3 inputs for non-real estate collateral.  The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
(in thousands)
 
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Gains (Losses)
 
March 31, 2013
                             
Recurring fair value measurements
                             
Financial Assets
                             
     U.S. Government agencies
  $ 3,383     $ -     $ 3,383     $ -        
     Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    45,801       -       45,801       -        
     Mortgage-backed securities:
                                     
          U.S. Government agencies
    260,037       -       260,037       -        
          Private label
    2,968       -       2,968       -        
     Trust preferred securities
    12,860       -       10,419       2,441        
     Corporate securities
    16,493       -       16,493       -        
     Marketable equity securities
    4,841       4,841       -       -        
     Investment funds
    1,763       1,763       -       -        
     Derivative assets
    12,090       -       12,090       -        
                                       
Financial Liabilities
                                     
     Derivative liabilities
    12,090       -       12,090       -        
                                       
Nonrecurring fair value measurements
                                     
     Impaired loans
  $ 12,734     $ -     $ -     $ 12,734     $ (750
     Other real estate owned     10,508       -       -       10,508       -  
                                         
December 31, 2012
                                       
Recurring fair value measurements
                                       
Financial Assets
                                       
     U.S. Government agencies
  $ 3,888     $ -     $ 3,888     $ -          
     Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    48,929       -       48,929       -          
     Mortgage-backed securities:
                                       
          U.S. Government agencies
    286,482       -       286,482       -          
          Private label
    3,272       -       3,272       -          
     Trust preferred securities
    12,645       -       10,260       2,385          
     Corporate securities
    15,947       -       15,947       -          
     Marketable equity securities
    4,185       4,185       -       -          
     Investment funds
    1,774       1,774       -       -          
     Derivative assets
    14,012       -       14,012       -          
                                         
Financial Liabilities
                                       
     Derivative liabilities
    14,012       -       14,012       -          
                                         
Nonrecurring fair value measurements
                                       
     Impaired loans
  $ 10,679     $ -     $ -     $ 10,679     $ -  
     Other real estate owned     8,162       -       -       8,162       (1,021 )
     Other Assets
    1,000       -       1,000       -       (288 )


The table below presents a reconcilement of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
             
Beginning balance
  $ 2,385     $ 1,982  
        Impairment losses on investment securities
    -       -  
        Included in other comprehensive income
    56       191  
        Dispositions
    -       -  
    Transfers into Level 3
    -       -  
Ending Balance
  $ 2,441     $ 2,173  
 
The Company utilizes a third party model to compute the present value of expected cash flows which considers the structure and term of each of the five respective pooled trust preferred securities and the financial condition of the underlying issuers.  Specifically, the third party model details interest rates, principal balances of note classes and underlying issuers, the timing and amount of interest and principal payments of the underlying issuers, and the allocation of the payments to the note classes. The current estimate of expected cash flows is based on the most recent trustee reports and any other relevant market information including announcements of interest payment deferrals or defaults of underlying trust preferred securities. For issuing banks that have defaulted, management generally assumes no recovery. For issuing banks that have deferred its interest payments, management excludes the collateral balance associated with these banks and assumes no recoveries of such collateral balance in the future. The exclusion of such issuing banks in a current deferral position is based on such bank experiencing a certain level of financial difficulty that raises doubt about its ability to satisfy its contractual debt obligation, and accordingly, the Company excludes the associated collateral balance from its estimate of expected cash flows. Other assumptions used in the estimate of expected cash flows include expected future default rates and prepayments. Specifically, the model assumes annual prepayments of 1.0% with 100% at maturity and assumes 150 basis points of additional annual defaults from banks that are currently not in default or deferral.  In addition, the model assumes no recoveries except for one trust preferred security which assumes that one of the banks currently deferring or in default will cure such positions.
The table below presents a reconcilement of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), which solely relates to impaired loans that were remeasured and reported at fair value through a specific valuation allowance allocation of the allowance for loan losses based upon the fair value of the underlying collateral during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.  The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows.  The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of collateral for collateral-dependent impaired loans primarily relate to discounts applied to the customers’ reported amount of collateral.  The amount of collateral discount depends upon the marketability of the underlying collateral.  During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, collateral discounts ranged from 20% to 30%. During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had no Level 2 financial assets and liabilities that were measured on a nonrecurring basis.
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
             
Beginning balance
  $ 10,679     $ 13,500  
                 
Loans classified as impaired during the period
    3,126       -  
Specific valuation allowance allocations
    (750 )     -  
      2,376       -  
                 
(Additional) reduction in specific valuation allowance allocations during the period
    -       1,715  
                 
Paydowns, payoffs, other activity
    (321 )     (2,010 )
                 
Ending balance
  $ 12,734     $ 13,205  
 
 
Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities
The Company has no non-financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  Certain non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include other real estate owned (“OREO”), which is measured at the lower of cost or fair value, and goodwill and other intangible assets, which are measured at fair value for impairment assessments.




The table below presents OREO that was remeasured and reported at fair value based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
             
Beginning Balance, January 1
  $ 8,162     $ 7,948  
OREO remeasured at initial recognition:
               
     Carrying value of foreclosed assets prior to remeasurement
    857       1,651  
     Charge-offs recognized in the allowance for loan losses
    (310 )     (561 )
         Fair value
    547       1,090  
OREO remeasured subsequent to initial recognition:
               
     Carrying value of foreclosed assets prior to remeasurement
    -       35  
     Fair value
    -       22  
         Write-downs included in other non-interest expense
    -       (13 )
Acquired
    3,492       -  
Disposals
    (1,693 )     (775 )
Ending Balance, March 31
  $ 10,508     $ 8,250  
 
ASC Topic 825 “Financial Instruments” as amended, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.  Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including discount rate and estimate of future cash flows.  In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument.  ASC Topic 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements.  Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company. The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating fair value for financial instruments:
Cash and cash equivalents: Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value.
Securities: The fair value of securities, both available-for-sale and held-to-maturity, are generally based on quoted market prices or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities.
Net loans:  The fair value of the loan portfolio is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using the current interest rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers for the same remaining maturities. Loans were first segregated by type such as commercial, real estate and consumer, and were then further segmented into fixed, adjustable and variable rate categories. Expected future cash flows were projected based on contractual cash flows, adjusted for estimated prepayments.
Deposits: The fair values of demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest-bearing checking, regular savings, and other money market demand accounts) are, by definition, equal to their carrying values. Fair values for certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregate expected monthly maturities of time deposits.
Short-term borrowings: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase represent borrowings with original maturities of less than 90 days. The carrying amount of advances from the FHLB and borrowings under repurchase agreements approximate their fair values.
Long-term debt: The fair value of long-term borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements and market conditions of similar debt instruments.
Commitments and letters of credit: The fair values of commitments are estimated based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into consideration the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.  The fair value of letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.  The amounts of fees currently charged on commitments and letters of credit are deemed insignificant, and therefore, the estimated fair values and carrying values have not been reflected in the table below.
 
 
The following table represents the estimates of fair value of financial instruments as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
(In thousands)
 
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
March 31, 2013
                             
Assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 233,737     $ 233,737     $ 233,737     $ -     $ -  
Securities available-for-sale
    348,146       348,146       6,604       339,101       2,441  
Securities held-to-maturity
    8,383       8,921       -       8,921       -  
Other securities
    11,502       11,502       -       11,502       -  
Net loans
    2,477,302       2,522,033       -       -       2,522,033  
Accrued interest receivable
    8,701       8,701       8,701       -       -  
Derivative assets
    12,090       12,090       -       12,090       -  
                                         
Liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
    2,884,251       2,845,294       1,705,744       1,139,550       -  
Short-term debt
    116,427       116,431       -       116,431       -  
Long-term debt
    16,495       16,462       -       16,462       -  
Derivative liabilities
    12,090       12,090       -       12,090       -  
                                         
December 31, 2012
                                       
Assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 84,994     $ 84,994     $ 84,994     $ -     $ -  
Securities available-for-sale
    377,122       377,122       5,959       368,778       2,385  
Securities held-to-maturity
    13,454       13,861       -       13,861       -  
Other securities
    11,463       11,463       -       11,463       -  
Net loans
    2,127,560       2,162,856       -       -       2,162,856  
Accrued interest receivable
    6,692       6,692       6,692       -       -  
Derivative assets
    14,012       14,012       -       14,012       -  
                                         
Liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
    2,409,316       2,381,495       1,447,954       933,541       -  
Short-term debt
    114,646       114,648       -       114,648       -  
Long-term debt
    16,495       16,462       -       16,462       -  
Derivative liabilities
    14,012       14,012               14,012          
 
Note N – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is presented in the tables below.  All amounts are shown net of tax, which is calculated using a combined Federal and state income tax rate approximating 37%.
 

   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
   
Defined Benefit
Pension Plans
   
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Securities
Available-for-Sale
   
Total
 
                   
Balance at December 31, 2011
    (4,732 )     825       (3,907 )
                         
   Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
    -       2,151       2,151  
   Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss
    -       19       19  
      -       2,170       2,170  
                         
Balance at March 31, 2012
    (4,732 )     2,995       (1,737 )
                         
Balance at December 31, 2012
    (4,995 )     3,573       (1,422 )
                         
   Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
    -       144       144  
   Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss
    -       (53 )     (53 )
      -       91       91  
                         
Balance at March 31, 2013
    (4,995 )     3,664       (1,331 )

   
Amount reclassified from
Other comprehensive loss
For the three months ended March 31,
   
Details about accumulated other comprehensive loss components
 
2013
   
2012
 
Affected line item in the
Statements of Income
               
Securities available-for-sale
             
   Net securities (gains) losses reclassified into earnings
    (84 )     31  
Net investment securities gains (losses)
   Related income tax expense (benefit)
    31       (12 )
Income tax expense
     Net effect on accumulated other comprehensive loss for the period
    (53 )     19  
Net of tax

 


 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
The accounting policies of the Company conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and require management to make estimates and develop assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and related footnotes. These estimates and assumptions are based on information available to management as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ significantly from management’s estimates. As this information changes, management’s estimates and assumptions used to prepare the Company’s financial statements and related disclosures may also change. The most significant accounting policies followed by the Company are presented in Note One to the audited financial statements included in the Company’s 2012 Annual Report to Shareholders. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the 2012 Annual Report of the Company.  Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement amounts to the methods, assumptions, and estimates underlying those amounts, management has identified the determination of the allowance for loan losses, income taxes and other-than-termporary impairment on investment securities, to be the accounting areas that require the most subjective or complex judgments and, as such, could be most subject to revision as new information becomes available.
Pages 41 - 44 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q provide management’s analysis of the Company’s allowance for loan losses and related provision. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that represents management’s best estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based upon an evaluation of individual credits in the loan portfolio, historical loan loss experience, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. This determination is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. The allowance for loan losses related to loans considered to be impaired is generally evaluated based on the discounted cash flows using the impaired loan’s initial effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral for certain collateral dependent loans.
The Company is subject to federal and state income taxes in the jurisdictions in which it conducts business.  In computing the provision for income taxes, management must make judgments regarding interpretation of laws in those jurisdictions.  Because the application of tax laws and regulations for many types of transactions is susceptible to varying interpretations, amounts reported in the financial statements could be changed at a later date upon final determinations by taxing authorities.  On a quarterly basis, the Company estimates its annual effective tax rate for the year and uses that rate to provide for income taxes on a year-to-date basis.  The amount of unrecognized tax benefits could change over the next twelve months as a result of various factors.  However, management cannot currently estimate the range of possible change.  The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service for the years ended December 31, 2009 through 2012. The Company and its subsidiaries state income tax returns are open to audit under the statute of limitations for the years ended December 31, 2009 through 2012.
 
On a quarterly basis, the Company performs a review of investment securities to determine if any unrealized losses are other-than-temporarily impaired.  Management considers the following, amongst other things, in its determination of the nature of the unrealized losses, (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition, capital strength, and near-term (12 months) prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer such as changes in technology that may impair the earnings potential of the investment or the discontinuance of a segment of the business that may affect the future earnings potential; (iii) the historical volatility in the market value of the investment and/or the liquidity or illiquidity of the investment; (iv) adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry, or a geographic area; or (v) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  The Company continues to actively monitor the market value of these investments along with the financial strength of the issuers behind these securities, as well as its entire investment portfolio.  Based on the market information available, the Company believes that the recent declines in market value are temporary and that the Company does not have the intent to sell any of the securities classified as available for sale and believes it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell any such securities before recovery of costs.  The Company cannot guarantee that such securities will recover and if additional information becomes available in the future to suggest that the losses are other than temporary, the Company may need to record impairment charges in future periods.  No impairment charges were recognized during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 as a result of this review.  The Company continues to actively monitor the market values of these investments along with the financial strength of the issuers behind these securities, as well as our entire investment portfolio.
Financial Summary
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 vs. 2012
The Company reported consolidated net income of $8.0 million, or $0.51 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $10.0 million, or $0.67 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Return on average assets (“ROA”) was 0.96% and return on average equity (“ROE”) was 9.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to 1.47% and 12.7%, respectively, for the same period in 2012.
The Company’s net interest income for the first quarter of 2013 increased $6.0 million compared to the first quarter of 2012 (see Net Interest Income). The Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $1.7 million for the first quarter of 2013 compared to $2.0 million for the first three months of 2012. (see Allowance and Provision for Loan Losses).  As further discussed under the caption Non-Interest Income and Expense, non-interest income increased $1.2 million from the first quarter ended March 31, 2012, to the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.  Non-interest expenses for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013 increased $9.9 million from the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Net Interest Income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 vs. 2012
The Company’s tax equivalent net interest income increased $6.0 million, or 25.3%, from $23.7 million for the first quarter of 2012 to $29.7 million for the first quarter of 2013.  This increase is primarily due to the acquisitions of Virginia Savings Bancorp, Inc. (“VSB”) and Community Financial Corporation (“Community Bank”), and an increase in the accretion related to these acquisitions. The Company’s reported net interest margin increased from 3.98% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 to 4.18% for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.  Excluding the favorable impact of the accretion from the fair value adjustments ($2.2 million), the net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2013 would have been 3.87%.
The following table presents the actual and estimated future accretion related to the fair value adjustments on net interest income as a result of the Company’s acquisitions.  The amounts in the table below require management to make significant assumptions based on estimated future default, prepayment and discount rates.  Actual performance could be significantly different from that assumed, which could result in the actual results being materially different than those estimated below.

     
VSB
   
Community
       
     
Loan
   
Certificates of
   
Loan
   
Certificates of
       
Year Ended:
   
Accretion
   
Deposit
   
Accretion
   
Deposit
   
Total
 
                                 
  1Q 2013     $ 985     $ 178     $ 858     $ 160     $ 2,181  
Remainder 2013
      1,318       364       2,800       480       4,962  
  2014       1,001       537       3,043       294       4,875  
  2015       790       518       1,750       160       3,218  
Thereafter
      1,252       497       6,791       46       8,586  




Table One
Average Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income
(In thousands)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
Average
         
Yield/
   
Average
         
Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Rate
 
Assets
                                   
Loan portfolio(1):
                                   
   Residential real estate(2)
  $ 1,277,557     $ 13,720       4.36 %   $ 1,067,911     $ 11,827       4.45 %
   Commercial, financial, and agriculture(3)
    1,121,916       14,192       5.13       862,886       9,584       4.47  
   Installment loans to individuals(4),(5)
    65,863       1,377       8.48       41,681       770       7.43  
   Previously securitized loans(6)
    *       650       *       *       887       *  
     Total loans
    2,465,336       29,939       4.93       1,972,478       23,068       4.70  
Securities:
                                               
   Taxable
    350,128       2,750       3.19       351,811       3,964       4.53  
   Tax-exempt(7)
    32,991       498       6.12       41,117       595       5.82  
     Total securities
    383,119       3,248       3.44       392,928       4,559       4.67  
Deposits in depository institutions
    9,033       -       -       7,587       -       -  
Federal funds sold
    29,932       13       0.18       27,462       11       0.16  
     Total interest-earning assets
    2,887,420       33,200       4.66       2,400,455       27,638       4.63  
Cash and due from banks
    112,002                       75,484                  
Bank premises and equipment
    80,958                       64,746                  
Other assets
    259,335                       216,379                  
   Less: allowance for loan losses
    (19,472 )                     (19,726 )                
Total assets
  $ 3,320,243             $       $ 2,737,338             $    
                                                 
Liabilities
                                               
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 603,300     $ 178       0.12 %   $ 523,761       178       0.14 %
   Savings deposits
    584,048       213       0.15       448,435       188       0.17  
   Time deposits(8)
    1,106,982       2,836       1.04       889,110       3,302       1.49  
   Short-term borrowings
    111,870       71       0.26       113,946       73       0.26  
   Long-term debt
    16,495       157       3.86       16,495       167       4.07  
     Total interest-bearing liabilities
    2,422,695       3,455       0.58       1,991,747       3,908       0.79  
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
    498,404                       392,902                  
Other liabilities
    42,615                       36,436                  
Stockholders’ equity
    356,529                       316,253                  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 3,320,243                     $ 2,737,338                  
Net interest income
          $ 29,745                     $ 23,730          
Net yield on earning assets
                    4.18 %                     3.98 %
                                                 
(1) For purposes of this table, non-accruing loans have been included in average balances and loan fees, which are immaterial, have been included in interest income.
 
(2) – For the three months ended March 31, 2013, interest income on residential real estate loans includes $0.3 million and $0.2 million of accretion related to the fair value market adjustments due to the acquisition of Virginia Savings and Community Financial, respectively.
 
(3) - For the three months ended March 31, 2013, interest income on commercial, financial, and agriculture loans includes $0.6 million and $0.5 million of accretion related to the fair value market adjustments due to the acquisition of Virginia Savings and Community Financial, respectively.
 
(4) - For the three months ended March 31, 2013, interest income on installment loans to individuals includes $0.1 million and $0.1 million of accretion related to the fair value market adjustments due to the acquisition of Virginia Savings and Community Financial, respectively.
 
(5) Includes the Company’s consumer and DDA overdrafts loan categories.
 
(6) Effective January 1, 2012, the carrying value of the Company's previously securitized loans was reduced to $0.
 
(7) Computed on a fully federal tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate of approximately 35%.
 
(8) - For the three months ended March 31, 2013, interest expense on time deposits includes $0.2 million and $0.2 million in accretion of the fair market value adjustments related to the acquisition of Virginia Savings and Community Financial, respectively.
 




Table Two
Rate/Volume Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense
(In thousands)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2013 vs. 2012
 
   
Increase (Decrease)
 
   
Due to Change In:
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net
 
Interest-earning assets:
                 
Loan portfolio
                 
   Residential real estate
  $ 2,303     $ (410 )   $ 1,893  
   Commercial, financial, and agriculture
    2,853       1,755       4,608  
   Installment loans to individuals
    443       164       607  
   Previously securitized loans
    -       (237 )     (237 )
     Total loans
    5,599       1,272       6,871  
Securities:
                       
   Taxable
    (19 )     (1,195 )     (1,214 )
   Tax-exempt(1)
    (117 )     20       (97 )
     Total securities
    (136 )     (1,175 )     (1,311 )
Federal funds sold
    1       1       2  
Total interest-earning assets
  $ 5,464     $ 98     $ 5,562  
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                       
Interest-bearing demand deposits
  $ 27     $ (27 )   $ -  
   Savings deposits
    56       (31 )     25  
   Time deposits
    802       (1,268 )     (466 )
   Short-term borrowings
    (1 )     (1 )     (2 )
   Long-term debt
    -       (10 )     (10 )
     Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ 884     $ (1,337 )   $ (453 )
Net Interest Income
  $ 4,580     $ 1,435     $ 6,015  

(1)    Fully federal taxable equivalent using a tax rate of approximately 35%.
Loans
 
The composition of the Company’s loan portfolio as of the dates indicated follows:
 
Table Three
Loan Portfolio
(In thousands)
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2012
 
       
Residential real estate
  $ 1,149,411     $ 1,031,435     $ 939,611  
Home equity – junior liens
    138,333       143,110       139,764  
Commercial and industrial
    149,677       108,739       108,707  
Commercial real estate
    1,001,453       821,970       745,586  
Consumer
    55,274       36,564       35,448  
DDA overdrafts
    2,875       4,551       2,848  
Total loans
  $ 2,497,023     $ 2,146,369     $ 1,971,964  


Loan balances increased $350.7 million from December 31, 2012 to March 31, 2013, with the acquisition of Community Bank contributing $370.9 million.  Excluding the Community Bank acquisition, loans have decreased $20.2 million from December 31, 2012. Residential real estate loans increased $118.0 million, or 11.4%, from $1.03 billion at December 31, 2012 to $1.15 billion at March 31, 2013, with the acquisition of Community Bank contributing $116.3 million.   Residential real estate loans primarily consist of: (i) single-family 1, 3, 5 and 10 year adjustable rate mortgages with terms that amortize the loans over periods from 15-30 years and (ii) home equity loans secured by first liens.  The Company’s mortgage products do not include sub-prime, interest only, or option adjustable rate mortgage products.  The Company’s home equity loans are underwritten differently than 1-4 family residential mortgages with typically less documentation but lower loan-to-value ratios.  Home equity loans consist of lines of credit, short-term fixed amortizing loans and non-purchase adjustable rate loans.  At March 31, 2013, $16.9 million of the residential real estate loans were for properties under construction.
Exclusive of the acquisition of Community Bank (which contributed $0.2 million), junior lien home equity loans decreased $5.0 million during the first three months of 2013.  Junior lien home equity loans consist of lines of credit, short-term fixed amortizing loans, and non-purchase adjustable rate loans with second lien positions.
Exclusive of the acquisition of Community Bank (which contributed $184.6 million), commercial real estate loans decreased $5.1 million, or 0.7%, from $822.0 million at December 31, 2012 to $816.9 million at March 31, 2013.  At March 31, 2013, $26.2 million of the commercial real estate loans were for commercial properties under construction.  Additionally, commercial and industrial loans (“C&I”) decreased $4.8 million, excluding the acquisition of Community Bank (which contributed $45.7 million), to $104.0 million at March 31, 2013.
Exclusive of the acquisition of Community Bank (which contributed $24.1 million), consumer loans decreased $5.4 million during the first three months of 2013.  The consumer loan portfolio primarily consists of new and used automobile loans, personal loans secured by cash and cash equivalents, unsecured revolving credit products, and other similar types of credit facilities.  The Company strategically decided to reduce consumer loans due to the acquisition of an indirect portfolio of auto loans associated with Community Bank. These loans have higher loss percentages compared to the Company’s historical consumer portfolio. In addition, the Company has opted to allow certain other high risk loans to exit the portfolio.
 
Allowance and Provision for Loan Losses
Management systematically monitors the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”) on a quarterly basis to provide for probable losses inherent in the portfolio. Management assesses the risk in each loan type based on historical trends, the general economic environment of its local markets, individual loan performance, and other relevant factors. Individual credits are selected throughout the year for detailed loan reviews, which are utilized by management to assess the risk in the portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance. Due to the nature of commercial lending, evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance as it relates to these loan types is often based more upon specific credit review, with consideration given to the potential impairment of certain credits and historical loss rates, adjusted for general economic conditions and other inherent risk factors. Conversely, due to the homogeneous nature of the real estate and installment portfolios, the portions of the allowance allocated to those portfolios are primarily based on prior loss history of each portfolio, adjusted for general economic conditions and other inherent risk factors.
In evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, management considers both quantitative and qualitative factors. Quantitative factors include actual repayment characteristics and loan performance, cash flow analyses, and estimated fair values of underlying collateral. Qualitative factors generally include overall trends within the portfolio, composition of the portfolio, changes in pricing or underwriting, seasoning of the portfolio, and general economic conditions.
The allowance not specifically allocated to individual credits is generally determined by analyzing potential exposure and other qualitative factors that could negatively impact the adequacy of the allowance.  Loans not individually evaluated for impairment are grouped by pools with similar risk characteristics and the related historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current inherent risk factors, such as unemployment, overall economic conditions, concentrations of credit, loan growth, classified and impaired loan trends, staffing, adherence to lending policies, and loss trends.
Determination of the allowance for loan losses is subjective in nature and requires management to periodically reassess the validity of its assumptions. Differences between actual losses and estimated losses are assessed such that management can timely modify its evaluation model to ensure that adequate provision has been made for risk in the total loan portfolio.
As a result of the Company’s quarterly analysis of the adequacy of the ALLL, the Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $1.7 million in the first three months of 2013 and $2.0 million in the first three months of 2012.  Changes in the amount of the provision and related allowance are based on the Company’s detailed systematic methodology and are directionally consistent with changes in the composition and quality of the Company’s loan portfolio.  The Company believes its methodology for determining its ALLL adequately provides for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio and produces a provision and allowance for loan losses that is directionally consistent with changes in asset quality and loss experience.
The Company had net charge-offs of $0.8 million and $2.7 million for the first three months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Net charge-offs in the first three months of 2013 consisted primarily of net charge-offs on residential real estate loans of $0.5 million, commercial real estate loans of $0.2 million, and home equity loans of $0.1 million.
The Company’s ratio of non-performing assets to total loans and other real estate owned decreased from 1.28% at December 31, 2012 to 1.13% at March 31, 2013.  The Company’s ratio of non-performing assets to total loans and other real estate owned is less than 30% of the 4.21% non-performing asset ratio reported by the Company’s peer group (bank holding companies with total assets between $1 and $5 billion), as of the most recently reported quarter ended December 31, 2012.
The ALLL at March 31, 2013 was $19.7 million compared to $18.8 million at December 31, 2012.  Below is a summary of the changes in the components of the ALLL from December 31, 2012 to March 31, 2013.
The allowance allocated to the commercial real estate loan portfolio increased $0.4 million, or 3.5%, from $10.4 million at December 31, 2012 to $10.8 million at March 31, 2013.  This increase was primarily due to a $0.8 million provision related to one specific borrower, partially offset by a decrease in the commercial real estate loan portfolio.
The allowance related to the commercial and industrial loan portfolio remained flat at $0.5 million at March 31, 2013.
The allowance allocated to the residential real estate portfolio increased $0.6 million from $5.2 million at December 31, 2012 to $5.8 million at March 31, 2013.  This increase was due to an increase in the residential real estate loan portfolio as well as a slight increase in the historical loss factor related to this loan portfolio.
 
The allowance allocated to the home equity loan portfolio decreased $0.1 million from $1.7 million at December 31, 2012 to $1.6 million at March 31, 2013.
The allowance allocated to the consumer loan portfolio remained flat at $0.1 million at March 31, 2013.
The allowance allocated to overdraft deposit accounts decreased from $0.9 million at December 31, 2012 to $0.8 million at March 31, 2013.
Based on the Company’s analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and in consideration of the known factors utilized in computing the allowance, management believes that the allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2013, is adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio. Future provisions for loan losses will be dependent upon trends in loan balances including the composition of the loan portfolio, changes in loan quality and loss experience trends, and recoveries of previously charged-off loans, among other factors.



Table Four
Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses
(In thousands)
         
Year Ended
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
   
2012
 
       
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 18,809     $ 19,409     $ 19,409  
                         
Charge-offs:
                       
Commercial and industrial
    62       69       226  
Commercial real estate
    203       1,989       4,604  
Residential real estate
    591       198       1,030  
Home equity
    116       509       1,355  
Consumer
    3       59       190  
DDA overdrafts
    339       335       1,522  
Total charge-offs
    1,314       3,159       8,927  
                         
Recoveries:
                       
Commercial and industrial
    1       3       32  
Commercial real estate
    18       96       289  
Residential real estate
    48       4       22  
Home equity
    -       1       18  
Consumer
    147       29       135  
DDA overdrafts
    274       295       1,456  
Total recoveries
    488       428       1,952  
Net charge-offs
    826       2,731       6,975  
Provision for loan losses
    1,738       1,950       6,375  
Balance at end of period
  $ 19,721     $ 18,628     $ 18,809  
                         
As a Percent of Average Total Loans:
                       
Net charge-offs
    0.13 %     0.55 %     0.34 %
Provision for loan losses
    0.28 %     0.40 %     0.31 %
As a Percent of Non-Performing Loans:
                       
Allowance for loan losses
    110.21 %     88.78 %     96.59 %


Table Five
Non-Accrual, Past-Due and Restructured Loans
(In thousands)


   
As of March 31,
   
As of December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
   
2012
 
Non-accrual loans
  $ 17,520     $ 20,420     $ 19,194  
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
    374       562       280  
Total non-performing loans
  $ 17,894     $ 20,982     $ 19,474  
 
The average recorded investment in impaired loans during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $13.5 million and $21.4 million, respectively.  There was no interest income received in cash on non-accrual and impaired loans for the three month period ended March 31, 2013. The Company recognized approximately $0.2 million of interest income received in cash on non-accrual and impaired loans for the three month period ended March 31, 2012.  Approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million of interest income would have been recognized during the three month periods ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, if such loans had been current in accordance with their original terms.  There were no commitments to provide additional funds on non-accrual, impaired, or other potential problem loans at March 31, 2013.
 

 
Interest on loans is accrued and credited to operations based upon the principal amount outstanding.  The accrual of interest income is generally discontinued when a loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest unless the loan is well collateralized and in the process of collection.  When interest accruals are discontinued, interest credited to income in the current year that is unpaid and deemed uncollectible is charged to operations.  Prior-year interest accruals that are unpaid and deemed uncollectible are charged to the allowance for loan losses, provided that such amounts were specifically reserved.
Information pertaining to impaired loans is included in the following table:

   
As of March 31,
   
As of December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
   
2012
 
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance
  $ 3,126     $ 17,495     $ -  
Impaired loans with no valuation allowance
    10,358       3,487       10,679  
Total impaired loans
  $ 13,484     $ 20,982     $ 10,679  
Allowance for loan losses allocated to impaired loans
  $ 750     $ 1,777     $ -  

Table Six
Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
(In thousands)


   
As of March 31,
   
As of December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2012
 
                   
Commercial and industrial
  $ 504     $ 549     $ 498  
Commercial real estate
    10,809       10,455       10,440  
Residential real estate
    5,875       3,750       5,229  
Home equity - junior liens
    1,635       2,966       1,699  
Consumer
    76       109       81  
DDA overdrafts
    822       799       862  
Allowance for Loan Losses
  $ 19,721     $ 18,628     $ 18,809  


Previously Securitized Loans
As of March 31, 2013, the carrying value of the remaining previously securitized loans was zero, while the actual contractual balances of these loans were $7.4 million. Upon the acquisition of the loans, the Company accounted for the difference between the carrying value and the total expected cash flows of previously securitized loans as a discount and accreted the discount as an adjustment of the yield earned on these loans over their remaining lives. The discount was accreted to income over the period during which payments were probable of collection and were reasonably estimable. During the first three months of 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized $0.6 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of interest income on its previously securitized loans.
Non-Interest Income and Non-Interest Expense
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 vs. 2012

   
For the three months ended March 31,
             
   
2013
   
2012
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
Net investment security gains
    0.1       (0.1 )     0.2       (200.0 )
Non-interest income
    14.2       13.1       1.1       8.4  
Non-interest expense
    29.4       19.5       9.9       50.8  

Non-Interest Income: Excluding investment security transactions, non-interest income increased $1.1 million to $14.2 million in the first quarter of 2013 as compared to $13.1 million in the first quarter of 2012.  Service charges increased $0.5 million, or 8.1%, to $6.5 million, while bankcard revenues increased $0.2 million, or 5.2%, to $3.2 million. These increases were primarily due to the acquisitions of Virginia Savings and Community Bank. In addition, other income increased $0.3 million or 62.5%, to $0.9 million primarily as a result of increased mortgage related revenues. Trust and investment management fee income increased $0.2 million, or 22.7%, to $1.0 million due to core growth, as Virginia Savings and Community Bank did not offer these services.
 
 
 Non-Interest Expense: Non-interest expenses increased $9.9 million from $19.5 million in the first quarter of 2012 to $29.4 million in the first quarter of 2013.  The Company completed its acquisition of Community Bank and recognized $5.5 million of acquisition and integration expenses. Excluding these expenses, non-interest expenses increased $4.4 million, from $19.5 million in the first quarter of 2012 to $23.9 million in the first quarter of 2013. This increase was primarily related to higher salaries and employee benefits ($2.7 million) due to the acquisitions of Virginia Savings and Community Bank ($1.9 million), higher pension costs ($0.3 million), and higher health insurance ($0.2 million). In addition, other expenses increased $0.7 million, occupancy and equipment expense increased $0.5 million and depreciation increased $0.3 million. These increases were primarily attributable to the acquisitions of Virginia Savings and Community Bank.
Income Tax Expense:  The Company’s effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 2013 was 37.4% compared to 34.3% for the year ended December 31, 2012, and 33.9% for the first quarter of 2012.  As a result of the Company’s acquisition of Community during the first quarter of 2013, the Company’s effective tax rate for 2013 is expected to decrease from 34.3% for the year ended December 31, 2012 to 33.7% for the year ending December 31, 2013.  Due to this decline in the effective tax rate, the Company’s net deferred tax assets are expected to be realized at a lower effective tax rate, and as a result, the Company’s net deferred tax assets were reduced by $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2013.
 
Risk Management
Market risk is the risk of loss due to adverse changes in current and future cash flows, fair values, earnings or capital due to adverse movements in interest rates and other factors, including foreign exchange rates and commodity prices. Because the Company has no significant foreign exchange activities and holds no commodities, interest rate risk represents the primary risk factor affecting the Company’s balance sheet and net interest margin. Significant changes in interest rates by the Federal Reserve could result in similar changes in LIBOR interest rates, prime rates, and other benchmark interest rates that could affect the estimated fair value of the Company’s investment securities portfolio, interest paid on the Company’s short-term and long-term borrowings, interest earned on the Company’s loan portfolio and interest paid on its deposit accounts.
 The Company’s Asset and Liability Committee (“ALCO”) has been delegated the responsibility of managing the Company’s interest-sensitive balance sheet accounts to maximize earnings while managing interest rate risk. ALCO, comprised of various members of executive and senior management, is also responsible for establishing policies to monitor and limit the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk and to manage the Company’s liquidity position. ALCO satisfies its responsibilities through monthly meetings during which product pricing issues, liquidity measures, and interest sensitivity positions are monitored.
In order to measure and manage its interest rate risk, the Company uses an asset/liability management and simulation software model to periodically update the interest sensitivity position of the Company’s balance sheet. The model is also used to perform analyses that measure the impact on net interest income and capital as a result of various changes in the interest rate environment. Such analyses quantify the effects of various interest rate scenarios on projected net interest income.
The Company’s policy objective is to avoid negative fluctuations in net income or the economic value of equity of more than 15% within a 12-month period, assuming an immediate parallel increase or decrease of 400 basis points. The Company measures the long-term risk associated with sustained increases and decreases in rates through analysis of the impact to changes in rates on the economic value of equity.  Due to the current Federal Funds target rate of 25 basis points, the Company has chosen not to reflect a decrease of 25 basis points from current rates in its analysis.
 
 
During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company revised its sensitivity analysis to consider the impact of rising interest rates on its deposit balance mix.  Prior to the interest rates declining in 2007, the Company’s deposit account composition included more balances as a percentage of total deposit balances in higher yielding deposit accounts, primarily time deposits.  As interest rates have fallen over the last five years, and as the higher yielding time deposits have matured, these balances have shifted to lower yielding transactional deposit accounts such as demand deposits and savings accounts.  The Company has revised its interest rate sensitivity model at December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013 to reflect its belief that as interest rates increase, transactional deposit balances will begin to shift back to higher yielding time deposits and the benefit to rising interest rates for the Company will be  reduced from its previous models which had not reflected this modification.
The following table summarizes the sensitivity of the Company’s net income to various interest rate scenarios. The results of the sensitivity analyses presented below differ from the results used internally by ALCO in that, in the analyses below, interest rates are assumed to have an immediate and sustained parallel shock. The Company recognizes that rates are volatile, but rarely move with immediate and parallel effects. Internally, the Company considers a variety of interest rate scenarios that are deemed to be possible while considering the level of risk it is willing to assume in “worst-case” scenarios such as shown by the following:
Immediate Basis Point Change in Interest Rates
   
Implied Federal Funds Rate Associated with Change in Interest Rates
   
Estimated Increase (Decrease) in Net Income Over 12 Months
   
Estimated Increase (Decrease) in Economic Value of Equity
 
                     
March 31, 2013:
                   
  +400       4.25 %     +6.7 %     +8.7 %
  +300       3.25       +6.1       +8.7  
  +200       2.25       +4.6       +6.9  
  +100       1.25       +1.0       +3.1  
                             
December 31, 2012:
                         
  +400       4.25 %     +4.2 %     +4.8 %
  +300       3.25       +3.8       +5.4  
  +200       2.25       +2.5       +3.9  
  +100       1.25       (0.3 )     +1.6  
 
These estimates are highly dependent upon assumptions made by management, including, but not limited to, assumptions regarding the manner in which interest-bearing demand deposit and saving deposit accounts reprice in different interest rate scenarios, changes in the composition of deposit balances, pricing behavior of competitors, prepayments of loans and deposits under alternative rate environments, and new business volumes and pricing. As a result, there can be no assurance that the estimates above will be achieved in the event that interest rates increase during 2013 and beyond.  The estimates above do not necessarily imply that the Company will experience increases in net income if market interest rates rise.  The table above indicates how the Company’s net income and the economic value of equity behave relative to an increase or decrease in rates compared to what would otherwise occur if rates remain stable.
Based upon the estimates above, the Company believes that its net income is positively correlated with increasing rates as compared to the level of net income the Company would expect if interest rates remain flat.
 
Liquidity
The Company evaluates the adequacy of liquidity at both the Parent Company level and at the banking subsidiary level. At the Parent Company level, the principal source of cash is dividends from its banking subsidiary, City National Bank. Dividends paid by City National Bank to the Parent Company are subject to certain legal and regulatory limitations. Generally, any dividends in amounts that exceed the earnings retained by City National Bank in the current year plus retained net profits for the preceding two years must be approved by regulatory authorities. At March 31, 2013, City National Bank could pay dividends up to $7.1 million plus net profits for the remainder of 2013, as defined by statute, up to the dividend declaration date without prior regulatory permission.
 
 
The Parent Company used cash obtained from the dividends received primarily to: (1) pay common dividends to shareholders, (2) remit interest payments on the Company’s junior subordinated debentures, and (3) fund the acquisition of Community Financial Corporation.
Over the next 12 months, the Parent Company has an obligation to remit interest payments approximating $0.6 million on the junior subordinated debentures held by City Holding Capital Trust III. Additionally, the Parent Company anticipates continuing the payment of dividends, which are expected to approximate $23.2 million on an annualized basis over the next 12 months based on common shareholders of record at March 31, 2013.  However, interest payments on the debentures can be deferred for up to five years under certain circumstances and dividends to shareholders can, if necessary, be suspended.  In addition to these anticipated cash needs, the Parent Company has operating expenses and other contractual obligations, which are estimated to require $2.4 million of additional cash over the next 12 months. As of March 31, 2013, the Parent Company reported a cash balance of $2.3 million and management believes that the Parent Company’s available cash balance, together with cash dividends from City National Bank will be adequate to satisfy its funding and cash needs over the next twelve months.
Excluding the interest and dividend payments discussed above, the Parent Company has no significant commitments or obligations in years after 2013 other than the repayment of its $16.5 million obligation under the debentures held by City Holding Capital Trust III. However, this obligation does not mature until June 2038, or earlier at the option of the Parent Company. It is expected that the Parent Company will be able to obtain the necessary cash, either through dividends obtained from City National Bank or the issuance of other debt, to fully repay the debentures at their maturity.
City National Bank manages its liquidity position in an effort to effectively and economically satisfy the funding needs of its customers and to accommodate the scheduled repayment of borrowings. Funds are available to City National Bank from a number of sources, including depository relationships, sales and maturities within the investment securities portfolio, and borrowings from the FHLB and other financial institutions. As of March 31, 2013, City National Bank’s assets are significantly funded by deposits and capital. Additionally, City National Bank maintains borrowing facilities with the FHLB and other financial institutions that are accessed as necessary to fund operations and to provide contingency funding mechanisms. As of March 31, 2013, City National Bank has the capacity to borrow an additional $1 billion from the FHLB and other financial institutions under existing borrowing facilities. City National Bank maintains a contingency funding plan, incorporating these borrowing facilities, to address liquidity needs in the event of an institution-specific or systemic financial industry crisis. Also, City National Bank maintains a significant percentage (94.6%, or $348.1 million at March 31, 2013) of its investment securities portfolio in the highly liquid available-for-sale classification. Although it has no current intention to do so, these securities could be liquidated, if necessary, to provide an additional funding source.  City National Bank also segregates certain mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities, and other investment securities in a separate subsidiary so that it can separately monitor the asset quality of these primarily mortgage-related assets, which could be used to raise cash through securitization transactions or obtain additional equity or debt financing if necessary.
The Company manages its asset and liability mix to balance its desire to maximize net interest income against its desire to minimize risks associated with capitalization, interest rate volatility, and liquidity. With respect to liquidity, the Company has chosen a conservative posture and believes that its liquidity position is strong. The Company’s net loan to asset ratio is 72.3% as of March 31, 2013 and deposit balances fund 84.2% of total assets. The Company has obligations to extend credit, but these obligations are primarily associated with existing home equity loans that have predictable borrowing patterns across the portfolio. The Company has investment security balances with carrying values that totaled $368.0 million at March 31, 2013, and that greatly exceeded the Company’s non-deposit sources of borrowing which totaled $132.9 million.  Further, the Company’s deposit mix has a very high proportion of transaction and savings accounts that fund 51.3% of the Company’s total assets.
 
As illustrated in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the Company generated $14.7 million of cash from operating activities during the first three months of 2013, primarily from interest income received on loans and investments, net of interest expense paid on deposits and borrowings.  The Company received $44.1 million of cash in investing activities during the first three months of 2013 primarily from proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale and a decrease in loans outstanding, partially offset by the acquisition of Community Bank.  The Company generated $89.9 million of cash in financing activities during the first three months of 2013, principally as a result of increasing its interest and noninterest bearing deposits by $92.2 million. This increase was partially offset by cash dividends paid to the Company’s common stockholders of $5.5 million.
Capital Resources
During the first three months of 2013, Shareholders’ Equity increased $32.5 million, or 9.8%, from $333.3 million at December 31, 2012 to $365.8 million at March 31, 2013.  This increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Community Bank of $28.7 million and net income of $8.0 million, partially offset by dividends declared of $6.1 million.
During July 2011, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to buy back up to 1,000,000 shares of its common shares in open market transactions at prices that are accretive to the earnings per share of continuing shareholders.  No time limit was placed on the duration of the share repurchase program. As of March 31, 2013, the Company may repurchase an additional 454,000 shares from time to time depending on market conditions under the authorization.
Regulatory guidelines require the Company to maintain a minimum total capital to risk-adjusted assets ratio of 8.0%, with at least one-half of capital consisting of tangible common stockholders’ equity and a minimum Tier I leverage ratio of 4.0%. Similarly, City National Bank is also required to maintain minimum capital levels as set forth by various regulatory agencies. Under capital adequacy guidelines, City National Bank is required to maintain minimum total capital, Tier I capital, and leverage ratios of 8.0%, 4.0%, and 4.0%, respectively. To be classified as “well capitalized,” City National Bank must maintain total capital, Tier I capital, and leverage ratios of 10.0%, 6.0%, and 5.0%, respectively.
The Company’s regulatory capital ratios for both City Holding and City National Bank are illustrated in the following table:

               
Actual
 
         
Well-
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
Minimum
   
Capitalized
   
2013
   
2012
 
City Holding:
                       
Total
    8.0 %     10.0 %     12.7 %     13.9 %
Tier I Risk-based
    4.0       6.0       11.9       13.0  
Tier I Leverage
    4.0       5.0       9.0       9.8  
City National Bank:
                               
Total
    8.0 %     10.0 %     12.3 %     12.4 %
Tier I Risk-based
    4.0       6.0       11.5       11.5  
Tier I Leverage
    4.0       5.0       8.7       8.7  


As of March 31, 2013, management believes that City Holding Company, and its banking subsidiary, City National Bank, were “well capitalized.”  City Holding is subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal Reserve, while City National Bank is subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).  Regulatory agencies can initiate certain mandatory actions if either City Holding or City National Bank fails to meet the minimum capital requirements, as shown above.  As of March 31, 2013, management believes that City Holding and City National Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements.

The information called for by this item is provided under the caption “Risk Management” under Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company carried out an evaluation, with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company required to be included in the Company’s periodic SEC filings.  There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
     
 
The Company is engaged in various legal actions that it deems to be in the ordinary course of business. As these legal actions are resolved, the Company could realize positive and/or negative impact to its financial performance in the period in which these legal actions are ultimately decided. There can be no assurance that current actions will have immaterial results, either positive or negative, or that no material actions may be presented in the future.
 
         
Item 1A.
     
         
There have been no material changes to the factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
 
Item 2.
   
None.
         
Item 3.
   
None.
         
Item 4.
   
None.
         
Item 5.
   
None.
         

 



 
Item 6.
     
 
(a) Exhibits
     
 
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Charles R. Hageboeck
     
 
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for David L. Bumgarner
     
 
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Charles R. Hageboeck
     
 
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for David L. Bumgarner
     
 
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document*
     
 
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema*
     
 
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase*
     
 
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase*
     
 
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase*
     
 
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase*
     
           
·  Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise are not subject to liability.




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.


City Holding Company
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
/s/ Charles R. Hageboeck
 
Charles R. Hageboeck
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
/s/ David L. Bumgarner
 
David L. Bumgarner
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 


Date: May 8, 2013
 
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