10-Q 1 form10q09302013.htm
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC  20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED September 30, 2013.

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM             TO           .

Commission file number:  0-12820

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

VIRGINIA
 
54-1284688
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
628 Main Street
 
 
Danville, Virginia
 
24541
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(434) 792-5111
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that 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.

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 the definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  -
Accelerated filer  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
 

At November 5, 2013, the Company had 7,886,476 shares of Common Stock outstanding, $1 par value.



AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.

Index
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
Part I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012
3
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
4
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
5
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
6
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
7
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
8
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
9
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
37
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
56
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
57
 
 
 
 
Part II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
58
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
58
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
58
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
58
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
58
 
 
 
 
 
Item 5.
Other Information
58
 
 
 
 
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
58
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
59

2


Part I.   Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements


American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
 
Assets
 
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
   
(Audited)
December 31, 2012
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
24,071
   
$
20,435
 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
   
54,198
     
27,007
 
 
               
Securities available for sale, at fair value
   
347,618
     
335,246
 
Restricted stock, at cost
   
4,885
     
5,287
 
Loans held for sale
   
3,919
     
13,852
 
 
               
Loans, net of unearned income
   
798,996
     
788,705
 
Less allowance for loan losses
   
(12,684
)
   
(12,118
)
Net loans
   
786,312
     
776,587
 
 
               
Premises and equipment, net
   
23,982
     
24,543
 
Other real estate owned, net
   
4,215
     
6,193
 
Goodwill
   
39,043
     
39,043
 
Core deposit intangibles, net
   
3,489
     
4,660
 
Bank owned life insurance
   
14,597
     
14,289
 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets
   
17,856
     
16,545
 
Total assets
 
$
1,324,185
   
$
1,283,687
 
 
               
Liabilities
               
Liabilities:
               
Demand deposits -- noninterest bearing
 
$
231,583
   
$
217,275
 
Demand deposits -- interest bearing
   
170,641
     
153,578
 
Money market deposits
   
181,559
     
166,111
 
Savings deposits
   
85,016
     
81,135
 
Time deposits
   
402,284
     
409,568
 
Total deposits
   
1,071,083
     
1,027,667
 
 
               
Customer repurchase agreements
   
44,026
     
49,942
 
Long-term borrowings
   
9,983
     
10,079
 
Trust preferred capital notes
   
27,394
     
27,317
 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
   
5,873
     
5,436
 
Total liabilities
   
1,158,359
     
1,120,441
 
 
               
Shareholders' equity
               
Preferred stock, $5 par, 2,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding
   
-
     
-
 
Common stock, $1 par, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 7,886,476 shares outstanding at September 30, 2013 and 7,846,912 shares outstanding at December 31, 2012
   
7,886
     
7,847
 
Capital in excess of par value
   
57,905
     
57,211
 
Retained earnings
   
97,762
     
90,591
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
   
2,273
     
7,597
 
Total shareholders' equity
   
165,826
     
163,246
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
1,324,185
   
$
1,283,687
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

3




American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Statements of Income
 
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
Interest and Dividend Income:
 
   
 
Interest and fees on loans
 
$
11,100
   
$
11,421
 
Interest and dividends on securities:
               
Taxable
   
845
     
995
 
Tax-exempt
   
1,056
     
1,059
 
Dividends
   
67
     
52
 
Other interest income
   
38
     
19
 
Total interest and dividend income
   
13,106
     
13,546
 
 
               
Interest Expense:
               
Interest on deposits
   
1,338
     
1,725
 
Interest on short-term borrowings
   
3
     
33
 
Interest on long-term borrowings
   
82
     
84
 
Interest on trust preferred capital notes
   
190
     
204
 
Total interest expense
   
1,613
     
2,046
 
 
               
Net Interest Income
   
11,493
     
11,500
 
Provision for Loan Losses
   
-
     
333
 
 
               
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
   
11,493
     
11,167
 
 
               
Noninterest Income:
               
Trust fees
   
1,077
     
926
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
   
452
     
414
 
Other fees and commissions
   
471
     
421
 
Mortgage banking income
   
464
     
615
 
Securities gains, net
   
4
     
-
 
Other
   
299
     
314
 
Total noninterest income
   
2,767
     
2,690
 
 
               
Noninterest Expense:
               
Salaries
   
3,610
     
3,933
 
Employee benefits
   
856
     
780
 
Occupancy and equipment
   
933
     
929
 
FDIC assessment
   
163
     
84
 
Bank franchise tax
   
187
     
173
 
Core deposit intangible amortization
   
330
     
421
 
Foreclosed real estate, net
   
245
     
412
 
Other
   
2,131
     
2,148
 
Total noninterest expense
   
8,455
     
8,880
 
Income Before Income Taxes
   
5,805
     
4,977
 
Income Taxes
   
1,562
     
1,338
 
Net Income
 
$
4,243
   
$
3,639
 
 
               
Net Income Per Common Share:
               
Basic
 
$
0.54
   
$
0.46
 
Diluted
 
$
0.54
   
$
0.46
 
Average Common Shares Outstanding:
               
Basic
   
7,877,901
     
7,838,314
 
Diluted
   
7,892,015
     
7,855,537
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

4


American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Statements of Income
 
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
Interest and Dividend Income:
 
   
 
Interest and fees on loans
 
$
33,853
   
$
37,224
 
Interest and dividends on securities:
               
Taxable
   
2,574
     
3,130
 
Tax-exempt
   
3,153
     
3,218
 
Dividends
   
176
     
155
 
Other interest income
   
106
     
47
 
Total interest and dividend income
   
39,862
     
43,774
 
 
               
Interest Expense:
               
Interest on deposits
   
4,143
     
5,291
 
Interest on short-term borrowings
   
38
     
127
 
Interest on long-term borrowings
   
246
     
252
 
Interest on trust preferred capital notes
   
567
     
616
 
Total interest expense
   
4,994
     
6,286
 
 
               
Net Interest Income
   
34,868
     
37,488
 
Provision for Loan Losses
   
294
     
1,799
 
 
               
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
   
34,574
     
35,689
 
 
               
Noninterest Income:
               
Trust fees
   
2,609
     
2,774
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
   
1,290
     
1,315
 
Other fees and commissions
   
1,393
     
1,323
 
Mortgage banking income
   
1,713
     
1,665
 
Securities gains, net
   
203
     
160
 
Other
   
1,015
     
1,487
 
Total noninterest income
   
8,223
     
8,724
 
 
               
Noninterest Expense:
               
Salaries
   
10,552
     
11,853
 
Employee benefits
   
2,622
     
2,657
 
Occupancy and equipment
   
2,721
     
2,942
 
FDIC assessment
   
485
     
530
 
Bank franchise tax
   
559
     
538
 
Core deposit intangible amortization
   
1,171
     
1,514
 
Foreclosed real estate, net
   
681
     
430
 
Other
   
6,410
     
7,176
 
Total noninterest expense
   
25,201
     
27,640
 
Income Before Income Taxes
   
17,596
     
16,773
 
Income Taxes
   
4,992
     
4,685
 
Net Income
 
$
12,604
   
$
12,088
 
 
               
Net Income Per Common Share:
               
Basic
 
$
1.60
   
$
1.54
 
Diluted
 
$
1.60
   
$
1.54
 
Average Common Shares Outstanding:
               
Basic
   
7,867,835
     
7,830,928
 
Diluted
   
7,878,961
     
7,846,659
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

5




American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
 
Net income
 
$
4,243
   
$
3,639
 
 
               
Other comprehensive income:
               
 
               
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale
   
193
     
2,396
 
Income tax (expense)
   
(67
)
   
(838
)
 
               
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) on securities
   
(4
)
   
-
 
Income tax expense
   
1
     
-
 
 
               
Other comprehensive income
   
123
     
1,558
 
 
               
Comprehensive income
 
$
4,366
   
$
5,197
 

 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
 
Net income
 
$
12,604
   
$
12,088
 
 
               
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
 
               
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale
   
(7,988
)
   
3,004
 
Income tax benefit (expense)
   
2,796
     
(1,051
)
 
               
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) on securities
   
(203
)
   
(160
)
Income tax expense
   
71
     
56
 
 
               
Other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(5,324
)
   
1,849
 
 
               
Comprehensive income
 
$
7,280
   
$
13,937
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.


6

American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
 
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Common
Stock
   
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Balance, December 31, 2011
 
$
7,807
   
$
56,395
   
$
81,797
   
$
6,830
   
$
152,829
 
 
                                       
Net income
   
-
     
-
     
12,088
     
-
     
12,088
 
 
                                       
Other comprehensive income
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,849
     
1,849
 
 
                                       
Stock options exercised
   
7
     
111
     
-
     
-
     
118
 
 
                                       
Equity based compensation
   
29
     
539
     
-
     
-
     
568
 
 
                                       
Cash dividends declared, $0.69 per share
   
-
     
-
     
(5,407
)
   
-
     
(5,407
)
 
                                       
Balance, September 30, 2012
 
$
7,843
   
$
57,045
   
$
88,478
   
$
8,679
   
$
162,045
 
 
                                       
Balance, December 31, 2012
 
$
7,847
   
$
57,211
   
$
90,591
   
$
7,597
   
$
163,246
 
 
                                       
Net income
   
-
     
-
     
12,604
     
-
     
12,604
 
 
                                       
Other comprehensive loss
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(5,324
)
   
(5,324
)
 
                                       
Stock options exercised
   
17
     
292
     
-
     
-
     
309
 
 
                                       
Equity based compensation
   
22
     
402
     
-
     
-
     
424
 
 
                                       
Cash dividends declared, $0.69 per share
   
-
     
-
     
(5,433
)
   
-
     
(5,433
)
 
                                       
Balance, September 30, 2013
 
$
7,886
   
$
57,905
   
$
97,762
   
$
2,273
   
$
165,826
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

7




American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
 
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
   
 
Net income
 
$
12,604
   
$
12,088
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
   
294
     
1,799
 
Depreciation
   
1,284
     
1,315
 
Net accretion of purchase accounting adjustments
   
(5,809
)
   
(6,914
)
Core deposit intangible amortization
   
1,171
     
1,514
 
Net amortization (accretion) of securities
   
2,430
     
2,480
 
Net gain on sale or call of securities
   
(203
)
   
(160
)
Gain on sale of loans held for sale
   
(1,466
)
   
(1,469
)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
   
78,936
     
70,077
 
Originations of loans held for sale
   
(67,537
)
   
(70,396
)
Net gain on foreclosed real estate
   
(86
)
   
(170
)
Valuation allowance on foreclosed real estate
   
327
     
279
 
Net gain on sale of premises and equipment
   
-
     
(504
)
Equity based compensation expense
   
424
     
568
 
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
   
(1,388
)
   
2,657
 
Net change in interest receivable
   
107
     
202
 
Net change in other assets
   
2,529
     
(233
)
Net change in interest payable
   
(100
)
   
(77
)
Net change in other liabilities
   
537
     
1,018
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
24,054
     
14,074
 
 
               
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
   
2,627
     
4,209
 
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities available for sale
   
41,961
     
52,328
 
Purchases of securities available for sale
   
(67,378
)
   
(50,641
)
Net change in restricted stock
   
402
     
735
 
Net (increase) decrease in loans
   
(5,943
)
   
27,475
 
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
   
-
     
572
 
Purchases of premises and equipment
   
(723
)
   
(594
)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed real estate
   
3,286
     
4,720
 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
   
(25,768
)
   
38,804
 
 
               
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
Net change in demand, money market, and savings deposits
   
50,700
     
(14,251
)
Net change in time deposits
   
(7,006
)
   
8,335
 
Net change in customer repurchase agreements
   
(5,916
)
   
186
 
Net change in other short-term borrowings
   
-
     
(3,000
)
Net change in long-term borrowings
   
(113
)
   
(112
)
Common stock dividends paid
   
(5,433
)
   
(5,407
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
   
309
     
118
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
32,541
     
(14,131
)
 
               
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
30,827
     
38,747
 
 
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
   
47,442
     
28,893
 
 
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
 
$
78,269
   
$
67,640
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American National Bankshares Inc. (the "Company") and its wholly owned subsidiary, American National Bank and Trust Company (the "Bank").  The Bank offers a wide variety of retail, commercial, secondary market mortgage lending, and trust and investment services which also include non-deposit products such as mutual funds and insurance policies.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, pension obligations, the valuation of foreclosed real estate, goodwill and intangible assets, the valuation of deferred tax assets, other-than-temporary impairments of securities, acquired loans with specific credit-related deterioration, and the fair value of financial instruments.

In April 2006, AMNB Statutory Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust (the "AMNB Trust") and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed for the purpose of issuing preferred securities (the "Trust Preferred Securities") in a private placement pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration.  Proceeds from the securities were used to fund the acquisition of Community First Financial Corporation ("Community First") which occurred in April 2006.

On July 1, 2011, the Company completed its merger with MidCarolina Financial Corporation ("MidCarolina").  MidCarolina was headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, and engaged in banking operations through its subsidiary bank, MidCarolina Bank.

In July 2011, and in connection with its acquisition of MidCarolina, the Company assumed the liabilities of the MidCarolina I and MidCarolina Trust II, two separate Delaware statutory trusts (the "MidCarolina Trusts"), which were also formed for the purpose of issuing preferred securities.  Refer to Note 9 for further details concerning these entities.

All significant inter-company transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation, with the exception of the AMNB Trust and the MidCarolina Trusts, as detailed in Note 9.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position as of September 30, 2013; the consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; the consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  Operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may occur for the year ending December 31, 2013.  Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period balances to conform to the current period presentation. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Note 2 – Merger with MidCarolina

On July 1, 2011, the Company completed its merger with MidCarolina Financial Corporation pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated December 15, 2010, between the Company and MidCarolina (the "merger agreement").  MidCarolina was headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, and engaged in banking operations through its subsidiary bank, MidCarolina Bank.  The transaction has significantly expanded the Company's footprint in North Carolina, adding eight branches in Alamance and Guilford Counties.
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Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, as a result of the merger, the holders of shares of MidCarolina common stock received 0.33 shares of the Company's common stock for each share of MidCarolina common stock held immediately prior to the effective date of the merger. Each option to purchase a share of MidCarolina common stock outstanding immediately prior to the effective date of the merger was converted into an option to purchase shares of Company common stock, adjusted for the 0.33 exchange ratio. Additionally, the holders of shares of noncumulative perpetual Series A preferred stock of MidCarolina received one share of a newly authorized noncumulative perpetual Series A preferred stock of the Company for each MidCarolina preferred share held immediately before the merger.  The Company's Series A preferred stock was issued with terms, preferences, rights and limitations that are identical in all material respects to the MidCarolina Series A preferred stock. On November 15, 2011, the Company repurchased all Series A preferred stock at 62 percent of par.

The Company issued 1,626,157 shares of common stock in connection with the MidCarolina merger. MidCarolina Bank was merged with and into the Bank on July 1, 2011.

The merger with MidCarolina was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration paid were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the merger date. The excess of consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired was originally recorded as goodwill in the amount of approximately $16.6 million, which will not be amortizable and is not deductible for tax purposes.  The Company allocated the total balance of goodwill to its community banking segment. The Company also recorded $6.6 million in core deposit intangibles which will be amortized over nine years using a declining balance method.

In connection with the merger, the consideration paid, and the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the merger date are summarized in the following table.


(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Consideration paid:
 
 
Common shares issued (1,626,157)
 
$
29,905
 
Cash paid to shareholders
   
12
 
Fair value of options
   
132
 
Preferred shares issued (5,000)
   
5,000
 
Value of consideration
   
35,049
 
 
       
Assets acquired:
       
Cash and cash equivalents
   
34,783
 
Investment securities
   
51,442
 
Loans held for sale
   
113
 
Loans, net of unearned income
   
328,123
 
Premises and equipment, net
   
5,708
 
Deferred income taxes
   
15,310
 
Core deposit intangible
   
6,556
 
Other real estate owned
   
3,538
 
Other assets
   
13,535
 
Total assets
   
459,108
 
 
       
Liabilities assumed:
       
Deposits
   
420,248
 
FHLB advances
   
9,858
 
Other borrowings
   
6,546
 
Other liabilities
   
3,982
 
Total liabilities
   
440,634
 
Net assets acquired
   
18,474
 
Goodwill resulting from merger with MidCarolina
 
$
16,575
 

In many cases, the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed were determined by estimating the cash flows expected to result from those assets and liabilities and discounting them at appropriate market rates. The most significant category of assets for which this procedure was used was that of acquired loans. The Company acquired the $367.4 million loan portfolio at a fair value discount of $39.9 million. The estimated fair value of the performing portion of the portfolio was $286.5 million. The excess of expected cash flows above the fair value of the performing portion of loans will be accreted to interest income over the remaining lives of the loans in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 310-20 (formerly SFAS 91).
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Certain loans, those for which specific credit-related deterioration since origination was identified, are recorded at fair value, reflecting the present value of the amounts expected to be collected. Income recognition on these loans is based on reasonable expectations about the timing and amount of cash flows to be collected. Acquired loans deemed impaired and considered collateral dependent, with the timing of the sale of loan collateral indeterminate, remain on non-accrual status and have no accretable yield.

The following table details the acquired loans that are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30 (formerly Statement of Position ("SOP") 03-3) as of July 1, 2011 (in thousands).


Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition
 
$
56,681
 
Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected (nonaccretable difference)
   
17,472
 
Expected cash flows at acquisition
   
39,209
 
Interest component of expected cash flows (accretable discount)
   
1,663
 
Fair value of acquired loans accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30
 
$
37,546
 

In accordance with GAAP, there was no carryover of the allowance for loan losses that had been previously recorded by MidCarolina.

In connection with the merger with MidCarolina, the Company acquired an investment portfolio with a fair value of $51.4 million. The fair value of the investment portfolio was determined by taking into account market prices obtained from independent valuation sources.

In connection with the merger with MidCarolina, the Company recorded a deferred income tax asset of $15.3 million related to MidCarolina's valuation allowance on foreclosed real estate and bad debt expenses, as well as other tax attributes of the acquired company, along with the effects of fair value adjustments resulting from applying the acquisition method of accounting.

In connection with the merger with MidCarolina, the Company acquired other real estate owned with a fair value of $3.5 million. Other real estate owned was measured at fair value less estimated cost to sell.

In connection with the merger with MidCarolina, the Company acquired premises and equipment with a fair value of $5.7 million. Property appraisals for all owned locations were obtained. The fair value adjustment will be amortized as expense over the remaining lives of the properties. The Company also acquired several lease obligations in connection with the merger. The unfavorable lease position will be amortized over the remaining lives of the leases.

The fair value of savings and transaction deposit accounts acquired from MidCarolina was assumed to approximate their carrying value as these accounts have no stated maturity and are payable on demand. Certificates of deposit accounts were valued by comparing the contractual cost of the portfolio to an identical portfolio bearing current market rates. The portfolio was segregated into pools based on segments: retail, individual retirement accounts brokered, and Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service®  (often referred to as "CDARS"). For each segment, the projected cash flows from maturing certificates were then calculated based on contractual rates and prevailing market rates. The valuation adjustment for each segment is equal to the present value of the difference of these two cash flows, discounted at the assumed market rate for a certificate with a corresponding maturity. This valuation adjustment will be accreted to reduce interest expense over the remaining maturities of the respective pools.

The fair value of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ("FHLB") advances was determined based on the discounted cash flows of future payments. This adjustment to the face value of the borrowings will be amortized to increase interest expense over the remaining lives of the respective borrowings.

The fair value of junior subordinated debentures (Other Borrowings) was determined based on the fair value of similar debt or equity instruments with reasonably comparable terms. This adjustment to the face value of the borrowings will be amortized to increase interest expense over the remaining lives of the respective borrowings.
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Direct costs related to the acquisition were expensed as incurred. During the entire year of 2011, the Company incurred $1,600,000 in merger and acquisition expenses. During 2012, the Company incurred $251,000 in merger related expense. There were no merger related expenses in the three or nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Note 3 – Securities

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:

 
 
September 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Unrealized
Gains
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Securities available for sale:
 
   
   
   
 
Federal agencies and GSEs
 
$
59,897
   
$
191
   
$
296
   
$
59,792
 
Mortgage-backed and CMOs
   
69,107
     
1,185
     
405
     
69,887
 
State and municipal
   
199,692
     
6,730
     
470
     
205,952
 
Corporate
   
11,037
     
2
     
162
     
10,877
 
Equity securities
   
1,000
     
110
     
-
     
1,110
 
Total securities available for sale
 
$
340,733
   
$
8,218
   
$
1,333
   
$
347,618
 

 
December 31, 2012
 
(in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
 Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
Federal agencies and GSE
 
$
42,458
   
$
306
   
$
5
   
$
42,759
 
Mortgage-backed and CMOs
   
81,585
     
1,829
     
106
     
83,308
 
State and municipal
   
189,810
     
12,935
     
14
     
202,731
 
Corporate
   
6,317
     
131
     
-
     
6,448
 
Total securities available for sale
 
$
320,170
   
$
15,201
   
$
125
   
$
335,246
 

Temporarily Impaired Securities

The following table shows estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at September 30, 2013.  The reference point for determining when securities are in an unrealized loss position is month-end.  Therefore, it is possible that a security's market value exceeded its amortized cost on other days during the past twelve-month period.

Available for sale securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position are as follows:

 
 
Total
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
 
(in thousands)
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
 
Federal agencies and GSEs
 
$
29,406
   
$
296
   
$
29,406
   
$
296
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Mortgage-backed and CMOs
   
19,528
     
405
     
13,980
     
311
     
5,548
     
94
 
State and municipal
   
30,064
     
470
     
28,629
     
465
     
1,435
     
5
 
Corporate
   
9,720
     
162
     
9,720
     
162
     
-
     
-
 
Total
 
$
88,718
   
$
1,333
   
$
81,735
   
$
1,234
   
$
6,983
   
$
99
 

GSE debt securities: The unrealized losses on the Company's investment in 14 government sponsored entities ("GSE") were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost bases of the investments. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013.
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Mortgage-backed securities and CMOs: The unrealized losses on the Company's investment in 17 GSE mortgage-backed securities and CMOs were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual cash flows of those investments are guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. Government. Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the Company's investments. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013.

State and municipal securities:  The unrealized losses on 33 state and municipal securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the investments. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013.

Corporate securities:  The unrealized losses on nine investments in corporate securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the investments. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013.

The Company's investment in FHLB stock totaled $2,000,000 at September 30, 2013.  FHLB stock is generally viewed as a long-term investment and as a restricted investment security, which is carried at cost, because there is no market for the stock, other than the FHLB or member institutions.  Therefore, when evaluating FHLB stock for impairment, its value is based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value.  The Company does not consider this investment to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2013 and no impairment has been recognized.  FHLB stock is shown in restricted stock on the balance sheet and is not a part of the available for sale securities portfolio.

The table below shows gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2012.

 
 
Total
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
 
(in thousands)
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
 
Federal agencies and GSEs
 
$
5,501
   
$
5
   
$
5,501
   
$
5
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Mortgage-backed and CMOs
   
16,353
     
106
     
12,941
     
42
     
3,412
     
64
 
State and municipal
   
4,329
     
14
     
4,329
     
14
     
-
     
-
 
Total
 
$
26,183
   
$
125
   
$
22,771
   
$
61
   
$
3,412
   
$
64
 

Other-Than-Temporary-Impaired Securities

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no securities classified as having other-than-temporary impairment.
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Note 4 - Loans

Segments

Loans, excluding loans held for sale, were comprised of the following:

(in thousands)
 
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
   
 
Commercial
 
$
124,504
   
$
126,192
 
Commercial real estate:
               
Construction and land development
   
43,386
     
48,812
 
Commercial real estate
   
361,968
     
355,433
 
Residential real estate:
               
Residential
   
173,695
     
161,033
 
Home equity
   
89,154
     
91,313
 
Consumer
   
6,289
     
5,922
 
Total loans
 
$
798,996
   
$
788,705
 

Acquired Loans

Interest income, including accretion, on loans acquired from MidCarolina for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was approximately $13.7 million. This included $5.6 million in accretion income of which $976,000 was related to loan pay-offs and renewals and $410,000 related to recoveries of loans charged off prior to the merger. The outstanding principal balance and the carrying amount of these loans included in the consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:

(in thousands)
 
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Outstanding principal balance
 
$
152,673
   
$
219,569
 
Carrying amount
   
141,883
     
203,981
 

The outstanding principal balance and related carrying amount of acquired impaired loans, for which the Company applies ASC 310-30 (formerly SOP 03-3), to account for interest earned, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:

(in thousands)
 
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Outstanding principal balance
 
$
22,291
   
$
26,349
 
Carrying amount
   
16,953
     
20,182
 

The following table presents changes in the accretable discount on acquired impaired loans, for which the Company applies ASC 310-30 (formerly SOP 03-3), for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The accretion reflected below includes $976,000 related to loan payoffs.

(in thousands)
 
Accretable Discount
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
$
2,165
 
Accretion
   
(1,713
)
Reclassification from nonaccretable difference
   
1,391
 
Balance at September 30, 2013
 
$
1,843
 


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Past Due Loans

The following table shows an analysis by portfolio segment of the Company's past due loans at September 30, 2013.

 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
(in thousands)
 
30- 59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
90 Days +
Past Due
and Still
Accruing
   
Non-
Accrual
Loans
   
Total
Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
15
   
$
15
   
$
124,489
   
$
124,504
 
Commercial real estate:
                                                       
Construction and land development
   
265
     
-
     
-
     
916
     
1,181
     
42,205
     
43,386
 
Commercial real estate
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,712
     
1,712
     
360,256
     
361,968
 
Residential:
                                                       
Residential
   
375
     
255
     
-
     
1,623
     
2,253
     
171,442
     
173,695
 
Home equity
   
107
     
-
     
-
     
373
     
480
     
88,674
     
89,154
 
Consumer
   
9
     
1
     
-
     
8
     
18
     
6,271
     
6,289
 
Total
 
$
756
   
$
256
   
$
-
   
$
4,647
   
$
5,659
   
$
793,337
   
$
798,996
 

The following table shows an analysis by portfolio segment of the Company's past due loans at December 31, 2012.

(in thousands)
 
30- 59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
90 Days +
Past Due
and Still
Accruing
   
Non-
Accrual
Loans
   
Total
Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial
 
$
219
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
52
   
$
271
   
$
125,921
   
$
126,192
 
Commercial real estate:
                                                       
Construction and land development
   
417
     
-
     
-
     
1,208
     
1,625
     
47,187
     
48,812
 
Commercial real estate
   
1,120
     
-
     
-
     
1,526
     
2,646
     
352,787
     
355,433
 
Residential:
                                                       
Residential
   
672
     
168
     
-
     
2,130
     
2,970
     
158,063
     
161,033
 
Home equity
   
144
     
-
     
-
     
397
     
541
     
90,772
     
91,313
 
Consumer
   
33
     
-
     
-
     
3
     
36
     
5,886
     
5,922
 
Total
 
$
2,605
   
$
168
   
$
-
   
$
5,316
   
$
8,089
   
$
780,616
   
$
788,705
 

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Impaired Loans

The following table presents the Company's impaired loan balances by portfolio segment, excluding loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality, at September 30, 2013.

(in thousands)
 
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
 
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Commercial real estate:
                                       
Construction and land development
   
980
     
997
     
-
     
1,070
     
27
 
Commercial real estate
   
328
     
328
     
-
     
326
     
12
 
Residential:
                                       
Residential
   
462
     
757
     
-
     
471
     
8
 
Home equity
   
10
     
10
     
-
     
10
     
-
 
Consumer
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
 
 
$
1,780
   
$
2,092
   
$
-
   
$
1,877
   
$
47
 
With a related allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial
   
9
     
9
     
7
     
10
     
1
 
Commercial real estate:
                                       
Construction and land development
   
524
     
546
     
81
     
576
     
-
 
Commercial real estate
   
944
     
944
     
316
     
959
     
-
 
Residential
                                       
Residential
   
88
     
88
     
14
     
89
     
-
 
Home equity
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Consumer
   
19
     
19
     
19
     
20
     
1
 
 
 
$
1,584
   
$
1,606
   
$
437
   
$
1,654
   
$
2
 
Total:
                                       
Commercial
 
$
9
   
$
9
   
$
7
   
$
10
   
$
1
 
Commercial real estate:
                                       
Construction and land development
   
1,504
     
1,543
     
81
     
1,646
     
27
 
Commercial real estate
   
1,272
     
1,272
     
316
     
1,285
     
12
 
Residential:
                                       
Residential
   
550
     
845
     
14
     
560
     
8
 
Home equity
   
10
     
10
     
-
     
10
     
-
 
Consumer
   
19
     
19
     
19
     
20
     
1
 
 
 
$
3,364
   
$
3,698
   
$
437
   
$
3,531
   
$
49
 
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The following table presents the Company's impaired loan balances by portfolio segment, excluding loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality, at December 31, 2012.

(in thousands)
 
Recorded
Investment
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
 
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial
 
$
39
   
$
39
   
$
-
   
$
276
   
$
11
 
Commercial real estate:
                                       
Construction and land development
   
2,302
     
2,335
     
-
     
1,562
     
-
 
Commercial real estate
   
305
     
306
     
-
     
557
     
8
 
Residential:
                                       
Residential
   
270
     
541
     
-
     
861
     
15
 
Home equity
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
   Consumer
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
 
 
$
2,916
   
$
3,221
   
$
-
   
$
3,256
   
$
34
 
With a related allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial
 
$
110
   
$
110
   
$
107
   
$
35
   
$
-
 
Commercial real estate:
                                       
Construction and land development
   
 - 
     
     
     
     
-
 
Commercial real estate
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Residential:
                                       
Residential
   
     
     
     
     
-
 
Home equity
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Consumer
   
21
     
21
     
21
     
10
         
 
 
$
131
   
$
131
   
$
128
   
$
45
   
$
-
 
Total:
                                       
Commercial
 
$
149
   
$
149
   
$
107
   
$
311
   
$
11
 
Commercial real estate:
                                       
Construction and land development
   
2,302
     
2,335
     
-
     
1,562
     
-
 
Commercial real estate
   
305
     
306
     
-
     
557
     
8
 
Residential:
                                       
Residential
   
270
     
541
     
-
     
861
     
15
 
Home equity
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
   Consumer
   
21
     
21
     
21
     
10
     
-
 
 
 
$
3,047
   
$
3,352
   
$
128
   
$
3,301
   
$
34
 

There were no loans modified as a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2013.  The following table shows the detail of loans modified as TDRs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 included in the impaired loan balances.

 
 
Loans Modified as a TDR for the
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Number of
Contracts
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investment
   
Post-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investment
 
Commercial
   
   
$
   
$
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Construction and land development
   
     
     
 
Home Equity
   
     
     
 
Commercial real estate
   
1
     
229
     
229
 
Consumer
   
1
     
22
     
21
 
Total
   
2
   
$
251
   
$
250
 
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Loans Modified as a TDR for the
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Number of
Contracts
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investment
   
Post-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investment
 
Commercial
   
1
   
$
11
   
$
11
 
Commercial real estate:
                       
Construction and land development
   
7
     
2,188
     
1,283
 
Home Equity
   
     
     
 
Commercial real estate
   
1
     
22
     
21
 
Consumer
   
     
     
 
Total
   
11
   
$
2,454
   
$
1,548
 

None of the loans modified as a TDR within the previous twelve months have subsequently defaulted during the three or nine month periods ending September 30, 2013 and 2012.

Risk Grades

The following table shows the Company's commercial loan portfolio broken down by internal risk grading as of September 30, 2013.

(in thousands)
Commercial and Consumer Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade

 
 
Commercial
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Other
   
Residential
   
Home
Equity
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Pass
 
$
122,952
   
$
37,189
   
$
349,125
   
$
159,504
   
$
86,491
 
Special Mention
   
1,480
     
1,346
     
7,566
     
10,098
     
1,685
 
Substandard
   
72
     
4,851
     
5,277
     
4,093
     
978
 
Doubtful
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Total
 
$
124,504
   
$
43,386
   
$
361,968
   
$
173,695
   
$
89,154
 

Consumer Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

 
Consumer
 
 
 
Performing
 
$
6,277
 
Nonperforming
   
12
 
Total
 
$
6,289
 
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The following table shows the Company's commercial loan portfolio broken down by internal risk grading as of December 31, 2012.

(in thousands)
Commercial and Consumer Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade

 
 
Commercial
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Construction
   
Commercial
Real Estate
Other
   
Residential
   
Home
Equity
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Pass
 
$
125,072
   
$
39,417
   
$
340,094
   
$
146,875
   
$
89,066
 
Special Mention
   
922
     
2,287
     
10,321
     
10,731
     
1,060
 
Substandard
   
198
     
7,108
     
5,018
     
3,427
     
1,187
 
Doubtful
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Total
 
$
126,192
   
$
48,812
   
$
355,433
   
$
161,033
   
$
91,313
 

Consumer Credit Exposure
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

 
 
Consumer
 
 
 
 
Performing
 
$
5,856
 
Nonperforming
   
66
 
Total
 
$
5,922
 

Loans classified in the Pass category typically are fundamentally sound and risk factors are reasonable and acceptable.

Loans classified in the Special Mention category typically have been criticized internally, by loan review or the loan officer, or by external regulators under the current credit policy regarding risk grades.

Loans classified in the Substandard category typically have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt; they are typically characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Loans classified in the Doubtful category typically have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified as substandard, plus the added characteristic the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable. However, these loans are not yet rated as loss because certain events may occur that may salvage the debt.

Consumer loans are classified as performing or nonperforming.  A loan is nonperforming when payments of interest and principal are past due 90 days or more, or payments are less than 90 days past due, but there are other good reasons to doubt that payment will be made in full.
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Note 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses and Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments

Changes in the allowance for loan losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments as of the indicated dates and periods are presented below:

The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is included in other liabilities.

(in thousands)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2013
   
Year Ended
December 31, 2012
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
 
 
   
   
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
   
   
 
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
12,118
   
$
10,529
   
$
10,529
 
Provision for loan losses
   
294
     
2,133
     
1,799
 
Charge-offs
   
(629
)
   
(2,086
)
   
(1,682
)
Recoveries
   
901
     
1,542
     
1,352
 
Balance, end of period
 
$
12,684
   
$
12,118
   
$
11,998
 
 
                       
Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments
                       
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
201
   
$
200
   
$
200
 
Provision for loan losses
   
1
     
1
     
4
 
Charge-offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Balance, end of period
 
$
202
   
$
201
   
$
204
 

The following table presents the Company's allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and the related loan balance total by segment at September 30, 2013.

 
 
Commercial
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
(in thousands)
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
   
   
   
   
 
Balance as of December 31, 2012
 
$
1,450
   
$
6,822
   
$
3,638
   
$
208
   
$
12,118
 
Charge-offs
   
(129
)
   
(23
)
   
(327
)
   
(150
)
   
(629
)
Recoveries
   
307
     
292
     
194
     
108
     
901
 
Provision for loan losses
   
35
     
166
     
88
     
5
     
294
 
Balance as of September 30, 2013
 
$
1,663
   
$
7,257
   
$
3,593
   
$
171
   
$
12,684
 
 
                                       
Balance as of September 30, 2013
                                       
 
                                       
Allowance for Loan Losses
                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
7
   
$
397
   
$
14
   
$
19
   
$
437
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
1,656
     
6,687
     
3,402
     
152
     
11,897
 
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
   
-
     
173
     
177
     
-
     
350
 
Total
 
$
1,663
   
$
7,257
   
$
3,593
   
$
171
   
$
12,684
 
 
                                       
Loans
                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
9
   
$
2,776
   
$
560
   
$
19
   
$
3,364
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
124,324
     
393,655
     
254,430
     
6,270
     
778,679
 
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
   
171
     
8,923
     
7,859
     
-
     
16,953
 
Total
 
$
124,504
   
$
405,354
   
$
262,849
   
$
6,289
   
$
798,996
 
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The following table presents the Company's allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and the related loan balance total by segment at December 31, 2012.

 
 
Commercial
   
Commercial
Real Estate
   
Residential
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
(in thousands)
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
   
   
   
   
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011
 
$
1,236
   
$
5,719
   
$
3,412
   
$
162
   
$
10,529
 
Charge-offs
   
(748
)
   
(572
)
   
(694
)
   
(72
)
   
(2,086
)
Recoveries
   
707
     
475
     
279
     
81
     
1,542
 
Provision
   
255
     
1,200
     
641
     
37
     
2,133
 
Balance as of December 31, 2012
 
$
1,450
   
$
6,822
   
$
3,638
   
$
208
   
$
12,118
 
 
                                       
Balance as of December 31, 2012
                                       
 
                                       
Allowance for Loan Losses
                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
107
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
21
   
$
128
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
1,343
     
6,376
     
3,609
     
187
     
11,515
 
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
   
-
     
446
     
29
     
-
     
475
 
Total
 
$
1,450
   
$
6,822
   
$
3,638
   
$
208
   
$
12,118
 
 
                                       
Loans
                                       
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
149
   
$
2,607
   
$
270
   
$
21
   
$
3,047
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
125,707
     
388,495
     
245,373
     
5,901
     
765,476
 
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
   
336
     
13,143
     
6,703
     
-
     
20,182
 
Total
 
$
126,192
   
$
404,245
   
$
252,346
   
$
5,922
   
$
788,705
 

The allowance for loan losses is allocated to loan segments based upon historical loss factors, risk grades on individual loans, portfolio analyses of smaller balance, homogenous loans, and qualitative factors.  Qualitative factors include trends in delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, and loss rates; trends in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in risk selection, underwriting standards, and lending policies; experience of lending officers and other lending staff; national, regional, and local economic trends and conditions; legal, regulatory and collateral factors; and concentrations of credit.  A large percentage of the Bank's North Carolina loan portfolio is commercial real estate, with relatively short maturities, with balloon payments, and relatively long amortization periods. This structure results in more rapid accretion of the acquisition related credit mark than amortization of loan principal. While this is not a proximate cause in and of itself for additional provision, it does result in an increased volume of loans that must be evaluated for potential loss as they are renewed on current market terms and conditions and become part of the regular portfolio.  Since the MidCarolina merger, approximately $88 million of the acquired loan portfolio has renewed under such terms and is considered as part of the regular loan loss allowance analysis.

Note 6 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair value test.  An annual fair value-based test was performed as of June 30, 2013 that determined the market value of the Company's shares exceeded the consolidated carrying value, including goodwill; therefore, there has been no impairment recognized in the value of goodwill.

In September 2011, the FASB published Accounting Statement Update ("ASU") 2011-08, "Testing Goodwill for Impairment." This amendment was an effort to reduce the complexity of the two step impairment test required by the original version of the ASU. Under this amendment, the reporting entity has the option to assess relevant "qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting entity is less than the carrying amount."

Core deposit intangibles resulting from the Community First acquisition in April 2006 were $3,112,000 and are being amortized over 99 months.  Core deposit intangibles resulting from the MidCarolina acquisition in July 2011 were $6,556,000 and are being amortized on an accelerated basis over 108 months.
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The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and intangibles for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, are as follows (in thousands):

 
 
Goodwill
   
Intangibles
 
Balance as of December 31, 2012
 
$
39,043
   
$
4,660
 
Additions
   
-
     
-
 
Amortization
   
-
     
(1,171
)
Impairment
   
-
     
-
 
Balance as of September 30, 2013
 
$
39,043
   
$
3,489
 

Note 7 – Short-term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings consist of customer repurchase agreements, overnight borrowings from the FHLB, and Federal Funds purchased.  Customer repurchase agreements are collateralized by securities of the U.S. Government or its agencies or GSEs.  They mature daily.  The interest rates may be changed at the discretion of the Company. The securities underlying these agreements remain under the Company's control.  FHLB overnight borrowings contain floating interest rates that may change daily at the discretion of the FHLB.  Federal Funds purchased are unsecured overnight borrowings from other financial institutions.  Short-term borrowings consisted of the following as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
Customer repurchase agreements
 
$
44,026
   
$
49,942
 
FHLB overnight borrowings
   
-
     
-
 
 
 
$
44,026
   
$
49,942
 

Note 8 – Long-term Borrowings

Under the terms of its collateral agreement with the FHLB, the Company provides a blanket lien covering all of its residential first mortgage loans, second mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and commercial real estate loans.  In addition, the Company pledges as collateral its capital stock in the FHLB and deposits with the FHLB.  The Company has a line of credit with the FHLB equal to 30% of the Company's assets, subject to the amount of collateral pledged.  As of September 30, 2013, $335,134,000 in eligible collateral was pledged under the blanket floating lien agreement which covers both short-term and long-term borrowings.  Long-term borrowings consisted of the following fixed rate, long-term advances as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):

September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Due by
Advance
Amount
   
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
Due by
Advance Amount
 
Weighted
Average
Rate
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
April 2014
 
$
75
     
3.78
%
April 2014
 
$
188
     
3.78
%
November 2017
   
9,908
     
2.98
 
November 2017
   
9,891
     
2.98
 
 
 
$
9,983
     
3.00
%
 
 
$
10,079
     
3.01
%

The advance due in November 2017 is net of a valuation allowance of $92,000. The original valuation allowance recorded on July 1, 2011, was a result of the merger with MidCarolina. The adjustment to the face value will be amortized into interest expense over the life of the borrowing.

In the regular course of conducting its business, the Company takes deposits from political subdivisions of the states of Virginia and North Carolina. At September 30, 2013, the Bank's public deposits totaled $132,710,000.The Company is required to provide collateral to secure the deposits that exceed the insurance coverage provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. This collateral can be provided in the form of certain types of government or agency bonds or letters of credit from the FHLB. At September 30, 2013, the Company had $72,000,000 in letters of credit with the FHLB outstanding, as well as $107,606,000 in government and agency securities to provide collateral for such deposits.
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Note 9 – Trust Preferred Capital Notes

On April 7, 2006, the AMNB Trust, a Delaware statutory trust and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $20,000,000 of preferred securities in a private placement pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration.  The Trust Preferred Securities mature on September 30, 2036, but may be redeemed at the Company's option (which option became effective beginning on September 30, 2011).  Initially, the securities required quarterly distributions by the AMNB Trust to the holder of the Trust Preferred Securities at a fixed rate of 6.66%.  Effective September 30, 2011, the rate resets quarterly at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.35%.  Distributions are cumulative and will accrue from the date of original issuance, but may be deferred by the Company from time to time for up to 20 consecutive quarterly periods.  The Company has guaranteed the payment of all required distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities.

The proceeds of the Trust Preferred Securities received by the AMNB Trust, along with proceeds of $619,000 received by the trust from the issuance of common securities by the trust to the Company, were used to purchase $20,619,000 of the Company's junior subordinated debt securities (the "Trust Preferred Capital Notes"), issued pursuant to  junior subordinated debentures entered into between the Company and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee.  The proceeds of the Trust Preferred Capital Notes were used to fund the cash portion of the merger consideration to the former shareholders of Community First in connection with the Company's acquisition of that company, and for general corporate purposes.

On July 1, 2011, in connection with the MidCarolina merger, the Company assumed $8,764,000 in junior subordinated debentures to the MidCarolina Trusts, to fully and unconditionally guarantee the preferred securities issued by the MidCarolina Trusts. These long-term obligations, which currently qualify as Tier 1 capital, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the MidCarolina Trusts' obligations. The MidCarolina Trusts are not consolidated in the Company's financial statements.

In accordance with FASB ASC 810-10-15-14, the Company did not eliminate through consolidation the Company's $619,000 equity investment in AMNB Statutory Trust I or the $264,000 equity investment in the MidCarolina Trusts.  Instead, the Company reflected this equity investment in the "Accrued interest receivable and other assets" line item in the consolidated balance sheets.

A description of the junior subordinated debt securities outstanding payable to the trusts is shown below:

 
 
Date
   
Interest
   
Maturity
   
(Amounts in thousands)
Principal Amount
 
Issuing Entity
 
Issued
   
Rate
   
Date
   
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
AMNB Trust I
   
04-07-06
   
Libor plus
     
06-30-36
   
$
20,619
   
$
20,619
 
 
           
1.35
%
                       
 
                                       
MidCarolina I
   
10-29-02
   
Libor plus
     
11-07-32
     
4,084
     
4,042
 
 
           
3.45
%
                       
 
                                       
MidCarolina II
   
12-03-03
   
Libor plus
     
10-07-33
     
2,691
     
2,656
 
 
           
2.95
%
                       
 
                                       
 
                         
$
27,394
   
$
27,317
 

The principal amounts reflected for the MidCarolina Trusts are net of valuation allowances of $1,071,000 and $1,197,000, respectively. The original valuation allowances of $918,000 and $1,021,000 were recorded as a result of the merger with MidCarolina on July 1, 2011, and are being amortized into interest expense over the remaining lives of the respective borrowings.
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Note 10 – Stock Based Compensation

The Company's 2008 Stock Incentive Plan ("2008 Plan") was adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company on February 19, 2008, and approved by shareholders on April 22, 2008, at the Company's 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.  The 2008 Plan provides for the granting of restricted stock awards and incentive and non-statutory options to employees and directors on a periodic basis, at the discretion of the Board of Directors or a Board designated committee.  The 2008 Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 500,000 shares of common stock. The 2008 Plan replaced the Company's stock option plan that was approved by the shareholders at the 1997 Annual Meeting, which plan terminated in 2006.

Stock Options

Accounting guidance requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements with measurement based upon the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.

A summary of stock option transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is as follows:

 
 
Option
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
($000)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2012
   
240,517
   
$
24.28
 
 
 
Granted
   
-
     
-
 
 
 
Exercised
   
17,475
     
17.70
 
 
 
Forfeited
   
11,795
     
27.64
 
 
 
Expired
   
4,000
     
24.00
 
 
 
Outstanding at September 30, 2013
   
207,247
   
$
24.65
 
3.09 years
 
$
267
 
Exercisable at September 30, 2013
   
207,247
   
$
24.65
 
3.09 years
 
$
267
 

The fair value of options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and expensed over the options' vesting period.  As of September 30, 2013, there was no unrecognized compensation expenses related to nonvested stock option grants.

Restricted Stock

The Company from time-to-time grants shares of restricted stock to key employees and non-employee directors.  These awards help align the interests of these employees and directors with the interests of the shareholders of the Company by providing economic value directly related to increases in the value of the Company's common stock.  The value of the stock awarded is established as the fair market value of the stock at the time of the grant.  The Company recognizes expense, equal to the total value of such awards, ratably over the vesting period of the stock grants. Restricted stock granted cliff vests over 24 to 36 months based on the term of the award.

Nonvested restricted stock activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is summarized in the following table.

Restricted Stock
 
Shares
   
Weighted Average Grant Date Value
 
 
 
   
 
Nonvested at January 1, 2013
   
39,327
   
$
20.17
 
Granted
   
12,121
     
20.47
 
Vested
   
18,432
     
21.44
 
Forfeited
   
-
     
-
 
Nonvested at September 30, 2013
   
33,016
   
$
19.58
 

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there was $383,000 and $525,000 in unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock granted under the 2008 Plan.  The weighted average period over which this cost is expected to be recognized is 1.20 years.   The share based compensation expense for nonvested restricted stock was $211,000 and $260,000 during the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.
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Starting in 2010, the Company began offering its outside directors alternatives with respect to director compensation. For 2012, the regular quarterly board retainer could be received in the form of either (i) $3,000 in cash or (ii) shares of immediately vested, but restricted stock with a market value of $4,688. Monthly meeting fees can also be received as $600 per meeting in cash or $750 in immediately vested, but restricted stock.  For 2013, all 11 outside directors have elected to receive stock in lieu of cash for their monthly retainer board meeting fees. Only outside directors receive board fees. The Company issued 9,968 and 14,217 shares and recognized share based compensation expense of $213,000 and $308,000 during the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note 11 – Earnings Per Share

The following shows the weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share and the effect on weighted average number of shares of potentially dilutive common stock.  Potentially dilutive common stock had no effect on income available to common shareholders.

 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
Shares
 
Per
Share
Amount
   
Shares
 
Per
Share
Amount
 
Basic
   
7,877,901
   
$
0.54
     
7,838,314
   
$
0.46
 
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options
   
14,114
     
-
     
17,223
     
-
 
Diluted
   
7,892,015
   
$
0.54
     
7,855,537
   
$
0.46
 

 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
Shares
 
Per
Share
Amount
   
Shares
 
Per
Share
Amount
 
Basic
   
7,867,835
   
$
1.60
     
7,830,928
   
$
1.54
 
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options
   
11,126
     
-
     
15,731
     
-
 
Diluted
   
7,878,961
   
$
1.60
     
7,846,659
   
$
1.54
 

Stock options on common stock which were not included in computing diluted earnings per share for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, because their effects were antidilutive, averaged 168,760 and 163,559 shares, respectively.

Note 12 – Employee Benefit Plans

The following is information pertaining to the Company's non-contributory defined benefit pension plan.  The plan was frozen in 2009.

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
(in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Service cost
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Interest cost
   
72
     
97
     
216
     
291
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(128
)
   
(135
)
   
(384
)
   
(405
)
Recognized net actuarial loss
   
69
     
83
     
207
     
249
 
 
                               
Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
13
   
$
45
   
$
39
   
$
135
 

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Note 13 – Segment and Related Information

The Company has two reportable segments, community banking and trust and investment services.

Community banking involves making loans to and generating deposits from individuals and businesses.  All assets and liabilities of the Company are allocated to community banking.  Investment income from securities is also allocated to the community banking segment.  Loan fee income, service charges from deposit accounts, and non-deposit fees such as automated teller machine fees and insurance commissions generate additional income for the community banking segment.

Trust and investment services include estate planning, trust account administration, investment management, and retail brokerage.  Investment management services include purchasing equity, fixed income, and mutual fund investments for customer accounts. The trust and investment services segment receives fees for investment and administrative services.

Amounts shown in the "Other" column includes activities of the Company which are primarily debt service on trust preferred securities and corporate items.  Intersegment eliminations primarily consist of the Company's interest income on deposits held by the Bank.
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Segment information as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, is shown in the following table.

 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Community
Banking
   
Trust and
Investment
Services
   
Other
   
Intersegment
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Interest income
 
$
13,094
   
$
-
   
$
12
   
$
-
   
$
13,106
 
Interest expense
   
1,423
     
-
     
190
     
-
     
1,613
 
Noninterest income
   
1,567
     
1,195
     
5
     
-
     
2,767
 
Income before income taxes
   
5,150
     
849
     
(194
)
   
-
     
5,805
 
Net income
   
3,754
     
616
     
(127
)
   
-
     
4,243
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
757
     
3
     
-
     
-
     
760
 
Total assets
   
1,322,205
     
-
     
1,980
     
-
     
1,324,185
 
Capital expenditures
   
139
     
4
     
-
     
-
     
143
 

 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
 
 
Community
Banking
   
Trust and
Investment
Services
   
Other
   
Intersegment
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Interest income
 
$
13,546
   
$
-
   
$
1
   
$
(1
)
 
$
13,546
 
Interest expense
   
1,843
     
-
     
204
     
(1
)
   
2,046
 
Noninterest income
   
1,640
     
1,034
     
16
     
-
     
2,690
 
Income before income taxes
   
4,628
     
637
     
(288
)
   
-
     
4,977
 
Net income
   
3,364
     
465
     
(190
)
   
-
     
3,639
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
866
     
5
     
-
     
-
     
871
 
Total assets
   
1,304,795
     
-
     
912
     
-
     
1,305,707
 
Capital expenditures
   
21
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
21
 

 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
 
 
Community
Banking
   
Trust and
Investment
Services
   
Other
   
Intersegment
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Interest income
 
$
39,850
   
$
-
   
$
12
   
$
-
   
$
39,862
 
Interest expense
   
4,427
     
-
     
567
     
-
     
4,994
 
Noninterest income
   
5,252
     
2,956
     
15
     
-
     
8,223
 
Income before income taxes
   
16,478
     
1,828
     
(710
)
   
-
     
17,596
 
Net income
   
11,777
     
1,296
     
(469
)
           
12,604
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,443
     
12
     
-
     
-
     
2,455
 
Total assets
   
1,322,205
     
-
     
1,980
     
-
     
1,324,185
 
Capital expenditures
   
723
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
723
 

 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
 
 
Community
Banking
   
Trust and
Investment
Services
   
Other
   
Intersegment
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Interest income
 
$
43,774
   
$
-
   
$
6
   
$
(6
)
 
$
43,774
 
Interest expense
   
5,675
     
-
     
617
     
(6
)
   
6,286
 
Noninterest income
   
5,601
     
3,096
     
27
     
-
     
8,724
 
Operating income before income taxes
   
15,815
     
1,845
     
(887
)
   
-
     
16,773
 
Net income
   
11,348
     
1,330
     
(590
)
           
12,088
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,814
     
15
     
-
     
-
     
2,829
 
Total assets
   
1,304,795
     
-
     
912
     
-
     
1,305,707
 
Capital expenditures
   
594
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
594
 

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Note 14 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Determination of Fair Value

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with the fair value measurements and disclosures topic of FASB ASC, the fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company's various financial instruments. 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 the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.

The fair value guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.

Fair Value Hierarchy

In accordance with this guidance, the Company groups its financial assets and financial liabilities generally measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.

Level 1 – Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2 – Valuation is based on observable inputs including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in less active markets, and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions can be derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data in the market.

Level 3 – Valuation is based on model-based techniques that use one or more significant inputs or assumptions that are unobservable in the market.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements:

Securities available for sale: Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices, when available (Level 1). If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data. Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may determine the fair value of identical or similar securities by using pricing models that consider observable market data (Level 2). If no observable market data is available, valuations are based upon third party model based techniques (Level 3). Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and FHLB stocks are carried at cost since no ready market exists and there is no quoted market value.  The Company is required to own stock in these entities as long as it is a member.  Therefore, they have been excluded from the table below.
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The following table presents the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the period (in thousands):

 
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2013 Using
 
 
Balance as of
September 30,
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Description
2013
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
Federal agencies and GSEs
 
$
59,792
   
$
   
$
59,792     
$
 
Mortgage-backed and CMOs
   
69,887
     
-
     
69,887
     
-
 
State and municipal
   
205,952
     
-
     
205,952
     
-
 
Corporate
   
10,877
     
-
     
10,877
     
-
 
Equity
   
1,110
     
-
     
-
     
1,110
 
Total
 
$
347,618
   
$
-
   
$
346,508
   
$
1,110
 

 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using
 
 
Balance as of
December 31,
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Description
2012
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
Federal agencies and GSEs
 
$
42,759
   
$
-
   
$
42,759
   
$
-
 
Mortgage-backed and CMOs
   
83,308
     
-
     
83,308
     
-
 
State and municipal
   
202,731
     
2,110
     
200,621
     
-
 
Corporate
   
6,448
     
-
     
6,097
     
351
 
Total
 
$
335,246
   
$
2,110
   
$
332,785
   
$
351
 

 
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
 
 
Total Realized / Unrealized Gains
(Losses) Included in
 
 
 
 
 
Balances as of January 1, 2013
 
Net Income
 
Other Comprehensive Income
 
Purchases, Sales, Issuances and Settlements, Net
 
Transfer In (Out) of Level 3
 
Balances as of September 30, 2013
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate
 
$
351
   
$
136
   
$
-
   
$
(487
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
Equity - - - 1,110 - 1,110
Total assets
 
$
351
   
$
136
   
$
-
   
$
623
 
 
$
-
   
$
1,110
 

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements:

Loans held for sale: Loans held for sale are carried at estimated fair value. These loans currently consist of one-to-four family residential loans originated for sale in the secondary market. Fair value is based on the price secondary markets are currently offering for similar loans using observable market data which is not materially different than cost due to the short duration between origination and sale (Level 2). As such, the Company records any fair value adjustments on a nonrecurring basis. No nonrecurring fair value adjustments were recorded on loans held for sale during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 or the year ended December 31, 2012. Gains and losses on the sale of loans are recorded within income from mortgage banking on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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Impaired loans: Loans are designated as impaired when, in the judgment of management based on current information and events, it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreements will not be collected.  The measurement of loss associated with impaired loans can be based on either the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral.  Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable.  The vast majority of the Company's collateral is real estate.  The value of real estate collateral is determined utilizing a market valuation approach based on an appraisal, of one year or less, conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser using observable market data (Level 2).  However, if the collateral is a house or building in the process of construction or if an appraisal of the property is more than one year old and not solely based on observable market comparables or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value, then a Level 3 valuation is considered to measure the fair value.  The value of business equipment is based upon an outside appraisal, of one year or less, if deemed significant, or the net book value on the applicable business's financial statements if not considered significant using observable market data.  Likewise, values for inventory and accounts receivables collateral are based on financial statement balances or aging reports (Level 3).  Impaired loans allocated to the allowance for loan losses are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.  Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as provision for loan losses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Other real estate owned:  Measurement for fair values for other real estate owned are the same as real estate collateral discussed with impaired loans.

The following table summarizes the Company's assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at the dates indicated (in thousands):

 
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2013 Using
 
 
Balance as of
September 30,
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Description
2013
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
 
$
3,919
   
$
-
   
$
3,919
   
$
-
 
Impaired loans, net of valuation allowance
   
1,147
     
-
     
-
     
1,147
 
Other real estate owned
   
4,215
     
-
     
-
     
4,215
 

 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using
 
 
Balance as of
December 31,
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Description
2012
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
 
$
13,852
   
$
-
   
$
13,852
   
$
-
 
Impaired loans, net of valuation allowance
   
3
     
-
     
-
     
3
 
Other real estate owned
   
6,193
     
-
     
-
     
6,193
 
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The following tables present quantitative information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements for September 30, 2013

Assets
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
Weighted
Rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale
 
Consideration of equity conversion options
 
Stock price in different rate environments
 
11%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
Discounted appraised value
 
Selling cost
 
6 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other real estate owned
 
Discounted appraised value
 
Discount for lack of marketability and age of appraisal
 
6 %
Other real estate owned
 
Discounted appraised value
 
Discount for lack of marketability and age of appraisal
 
9 %

Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements for December 31, 2012

Assets
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
Weighted
Rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale
 
Discounted cash flow analysis
 
Discount rate
 
38%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
Discounted appraised value
 
Selling cost
 
6%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other real estate owned
 
Discounted appraised value
 
Selling cost
 
6%
Other real estate owned
 
Discounted appraised value
 
Discount for lack of marketability and age of appraisal
 
9%

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments at September 30, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

 
 
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2013 Using
 
 
 
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Fair Value
 
 
 
Carrying Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Balance
 
Financial Assets:
 
   
   
   
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
78,269
   
$
-
   
$
78,269
   
$
-
   
$
78,269
 
Securities available for sale
   
347,618
     
-
     
346,508
     
1,110
     
347,618
 
Loans held for sale
   
3,919
     
-
     
3,919
     
-
     
3,919
 
Loans, net of allowance
   
786,312
     
-
     
-
     
781,766
     
781,766
 
Bank owned life insurance
   
14,597
     
-
     
14,597
     
-
     
14,597
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
4,604
     
-
     
4,604
     
-
     
4,604
 
 
                                       
Financial Liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
 
$
1,071,083
   
$
-
   
$
604,281
   
$
405,777
   
$
1,010,058
 
Repurchase agreements
   
44,026
     
-
     
44,026
     
-
     
44,026
 
Other borrowings
   
9,983
     
-
     
-
     
10,625
     
10,625
 
Trust preferred capital notes
   
27,394
     
-
     
-
     
18,817
     
18,817
 
Accrued interest payable
   
655
     
-
     
655
     
-
     
655
 
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The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments at December 31, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

 
 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using
 
 
 
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Fair Value
 
 
 
Carrying Value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Balance
 
Financial Assets:
 
   
   
   
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
47,442
   
$
-
   
$
47,442
   
$
-
   
$
47,442
 
Securities available for sale
   
335,246
     
2,110
     
332,785
     
351
     
335,246
 
Loans held for sale
   
13,852
     
-
     
13,852
     
-
     
13,852
 
Loans, net of allowance
   
776,587
     
-
     
-
     
777,761
     
777,761
 
Bank owned life insurance
   
14,289
     
-
     
14,289
     
-
     
14,289
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
4,711
     
-
     
4,711
     
-
     
4,711
 
 
                                       
Financial Liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
 
$
1,027,667
   
$
-
   
$
582,633
   
$
424,378
   
$
1,007,011
 
Repurchase agreements
   
49,942
     
-
     
49,942
     
-
     
49,942
 
Other borrowings
   
10,079
     
-
     
-
     
11,062
     
11,062
 
Trust preferred capital notes
   
27,317
     
-
     
-
     
22,524
     
22,524
 
Accrued interest payable
   
755
     
-
     
755
     
-
     
755
 

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities.  Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes.

Loans held for sale.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Loans.  For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.  Fair values for fixed-rate loans are estimated based upon discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  Fair values for nonperforming loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.

Bank owned life insurance. Bank owned life insurance represents insurance policies on officers, directors, and past directors of the Company.  The cash values of the policies are estimates using information provided by insurance carriers.  These policies are carried at their cash surrender value, which approximates the fair value.

Accrued interest receivable.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Deposits.  The fair value of demand deposits, savings deposits, and money market deposits equals the carrying value. The fair value of fixed-rate certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar deposit instruments would be offered to depositors for the same remaining maturities.

Repurchase agreements.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Other borrowings.  The fair values of other borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the interest rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Trust preferred capital notes.  Fair value is calculated by discounting the future cash flows using the estimated current interest rates at which similar securities would be issued.
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Accrued interest payable.  The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Off-balance sheet instruments.  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.  At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair value of off balance sheet instruments was deemed immaterial, and therefore was not included in the previous table.

The Company assumes interest rate risk (the risk that interest rates will change) in its normal operations.  As a result, the fair values of the Company's financial instruments will change when interest rates change and that change may be either favorable or unfavorable to the Company.

Note 15 – Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
Supplemental Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents:
 
   
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
24,071
   
$
25,740
 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
   
54,198
     
41,900
 
 
               
 
 
$
78,269
   
$
67,640
 
 
               
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid for:
               
Interest on deposits and borrowed funds
 
$
5,094
   
$
5,924
 
Income taxes
   
4,275
     
108
 
Noncash investing and financing activities:
               
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned
   
1,549
     
5,735
 
Unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale
   
(8,191
)
   
2,844
 
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Note 16 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

For the Three Month Period
 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities
   
Adjustments Related to Pension Benefits
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
   
   
 
Balance at June 30, 2012
 
$
9,123
   
$
(2,002
)
 
$
7,121
 
 
                       
Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax, $838
   
1,558
     
-
     
1,558
 
 
                       
Balance at September 30, 2012
 
$
10,681
   
$
(2,002
)
 
$
8,679
 
 
                       
Balance at June 30, 2013
 
$
4,353
   
$
(2,203
)
 
$
2,150
 
 
                       
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale, net of tax, $67
   
126
     
-
     
126
 
 
                       
Reclassification adjustment for gains on securities, net of tax, $(1)
   
(3
)
   
-
     
(3
)
 
                       
Balance at September 30, 2013
 
$
4,476
   
$
(2,203
)
 
$
2,273
 

 
 
   
   
 
For the Nine Month Period
 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities
   
Adjustments Related to Pension Benefits
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
   
   
 
Balance at December 31, 2011
 
$
8,832
   
$
(2,002
)
 
$
6,830
 
 
                       
Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax, $1,051
   
1,953
     
-
     
1,953
 
 
                       
Reclassification adjustment for gains on securities, net of tax, $(56)
   
(104
)
   
-
     
(104
)
 
                       
Balance at September 30, 2012
 
$
10,681
   
$
(2,002
)
 
$
8,679
 
 
                       
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
$
9,800
   
$
(2,203
)
 
$
7,597
 
 
                       
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale, net of tax, $(2,796)
   
(5,192
)
   
-
     
(5,192
)
 
                       
Reclassification adjustment for gains on securities, net of tax, $(71)
   
(132
)
   
-
     
(132
)
 
                       
Balance at September 30, 2013
 
$
4,476
   
$
(2,203
)
 
$
2,273
 
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Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
For the Three and Nine Month Periods Ending September 30, 2013
(in thousands)

For the Three Month Period
Amount
 
Affected Line Item in
 
Reclassified
 
the Statement of Where
Details about AOCI Components
from AOCI
 
Net Income is Presented
 
 
    
Available for sale securities:
 
   
Realized gain on sale of securities
 
$
4
 
Securities gains, net
 
   
(1
)
Income tax expense
Total reclassifications
 
$
3
 
Net of tax

For the Nine Month Period
Amount
 
Affected Line Item in
 
Reclassified
 
the Statement of Where
Details about AOCI Components
from AOCI
 
Net Income is Presented
 
 
    
Available for sale securities:
 
   
Realized gain on sale of securities
 
$
203
 
Securities gains, net
 
   
(71
)
Income tax expense
Total reclassifications
 
$
132
 
Net of tax

Note 17 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, "Balance Sheet (Topic 210) – Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities."  This ASU requires entities to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the balance sheet and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. An entity is required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on Company's consolidated financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment."  The amendments in this ASU apply to all entities that have indefinite-lived intangible assets, other than goodwill, reported in their financial statements.  The amendments in this ASU provide an entity with the option to make a qualitative assessment about the likelihood that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired to determine whether it should perform a quantitative impairment test. The amendments also enhance the consistency of impairment testing guidance among long-lived asset categories by permitting an entity to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to calculate the asset's fair value when testing an indefinite-lived intangible asset for impairment.  The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted.  The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-01, "Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities."  The amendments in this ASU clarify the scope for derivatives accounted for in accordance with Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset or subject to netting arrangements.  An entity is required to apply the amendments for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013.  The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income."  The amendments in this ASU require an entity to present (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  In addition, the amendments require a cross-reference to other disclosures currently required for other reclassification items to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period.  Companies should apply these amendments for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2012.  The Company has included the required disclosures from ASU 2013-02 in the consolidated financial statements.

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In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-10, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815):  Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes."  The amendments in this ASU permit the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (also referred to as the Overnight Index Swap Rate) to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes under Topic 815, in addition to interest rates on direct Treasury obligations of the U.S. government and the London Interbank Offered Rate.  The amendments also remove the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges.  The amendments apply to all entities that elect to apply hedge accounting of the benchmark interest rate under Topic 815.  The amendments are effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013.  The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.


In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists."   The amendments in this Update provide guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss, or tax credit carryforward exists.  An unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets.  The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013.  Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Retrospective application is permitted.  The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 for previously announced accounting pronouncements.

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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The purpose of this discussion is to focus on important factors affecting the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.  The discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of American National Bankshares Inc. (the "Company') and its wholly owned subsidiary, American National Bank and Trust Company (the "Bank").  These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management of the Company and on information available to management at the time these statements and disclosures were prepared.  Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, estimates, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual conditions, events, or results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements.
A variety of factors, some of which are discussed in more detail in Item 1A – Risk Factors of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, may affect the operations, performance, business strategy, and results of the Company.  Those factors include but are not limited to the following:
·
Financial market volatility including the level of interest rates could affect the values of financial instruments and the amount of net interest income earned;
·
General economic or business conditions, either nationally or in the market areas in which the Company does business, may be less favorable than expected, resulting in deteriorating credit quality, reduced demand for credit, or a weakened ability to generate deposits;
·
Competition among financial institutions may increase and competitors may have greater financial resources and develop products and technology that enable those competitors to compete more successfully than the Company;
·
Businesses that the Company is engaged in may be adversely affected by legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards;
·
The ability to retain key personnel;
·
The failure of assumptions underlying the allowance for loan losses; and
·
Risks associated with mergers and other acquisitions and other expansion activities.

Reclassification

In certain circumstances, reclassifications have been made to prior period information to conform to the 2012 presentation.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and reporting policies followed by the Company conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and they conform to general practices within the banking industry.  The Company's critical accounting policies, which are summarized below, relate to (1) the allowance for loan losses, (2) mergers and acquisitions, (3) acquired loans with specific credit-related deterioration and (4) goodwill impairment.  A summary of the Company's significant accounting policies is set forth in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

The financial information contained within the Company's financial statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred.  A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset, or relieving a liability.  In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date.  The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting: Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Topic 450-25 Contingencies - Recognition which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimable and FASB Topic 310-10 Receivables – Overall – Subsequent Measurement which requires that losses on impaired loans be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows, or values observable in the secondary market, and the loan balance.

The Company's allowance for loan losses has two basic components:  the general allowance and the specific allowance.  Each component is determined based upon estimates. With regard to commercial loans, the general allowance uses historical loss experience as an indicator of future losses, along with various qualitative factors, including levels and trends in delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, charge-offs and recoveries, trends in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in underwriting standards, experience of lending staff, economic conditions, and portfolio concentrations. In the general allowance, the migrated historical loss rate is combined with the qualitative factors, resulting in an adjusted loss factor for each risk-grade category of loans.  With regard to consumer loans, the allowance is calculated based on historical losses for each product category without regard to risk grade. This loss rate is combined with qualitative factors resulting in an adjusted loss factor for each product category.   The period-end balances for all other segments are analyzed by risk-grade category and multiplied by the adjusted loss factor.  The general allowance is calculated for a range of outcomes.  The specific allowance uses various techniques to arrive at an estimate of loss for specifically identified impaired loans. The use of these computed values is inherently subjective and actual losses could be greater or less than the estimates.

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The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is an estimate of the losses inherent in off-balance-sheet loan commitments at the balance sheet date.  It is calculated by multiplying an estimated loss factor by an estimated probability of funding, and then by the period-end amounts for unfunded commitments.  The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is included in other liabilities.

Mergers and Acquisitions
Business combinations are accounted for under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 805, Business Combinations, using the acquisition method of accounting. The acquisition method of accounting requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the acquisition date measured at their fair values as of that date. To determine the fair values, the Company will rely on third party valuations, such as appraisals, or internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analyses or other valuation techniques. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the Company will identify the acquirer and the closing date and apply applicable recognition principles and conditions.
Acquisition-related costs are costs the Company incurs to effect a business combination. Those costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees. Some other examples of costs to the Company include systems conversions, integration planning consultants and advertising costs. The Company will account for acquisition-related costs as expenses in the periods in which the costs are incurred and the services are received, with one exception. The costs to issue debt or equity securities will be recognized in accordance with other applicable GAAP. These acquisition-related costs have been and will be included within the Consolidated Statements of Income classified within the noninterest expense caption.

Acquired Loans with Specific Credit-Related Deterioration
Acquired loans with specific credit deterioration are accounted for by the Company in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30, Receivables - Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. Certain acquired loans, those for which specific credit-related deterioration, since origination, is identified, are recorded at fair value reflecting the present value of the amounts expected to be collected. Income recognition on these loans is based on a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows to be collected. Acquired loans deemed impaired and considered collateral dependent, with the timing of the sale of loan collateral indeterminate, remain on non-accrual status and have no accretable yield.

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Goodwill Impairment

Goodwill is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair value test.  An annual fair value-based test was performed as of June 30, 2013 that determined the market value of the Company's shares exceeded the consolidated carrying value, including goodwill; therefore, there has been no impairment recognized in the value of goodwill.

In September 2011, the FASB published Accounting Statement Update ("ASU") 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment. This amendment was an effort to reduce the complexity of the two step impairment test required by the original version of the ASU. Under this amendment, the reporting entity has the option to assess relevant "qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting entity is less than the carrying amount."


Non-GAAP Presentations

The analysis of net interest income in this document is performed on a taxable equivalent basis to facilitate performance comparisons among various taxable and tax-exempt assets.

Internet Access to Corporate Documents


The Company provides access to its Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings through a link on the Investors Relations page of the Company's web site at www.amnb.com.  Reports available include annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after the reports are filed electronically with the SEC.  The information on the Company's website is not incorporated into this report or any other filing the Company makes with the SEC.  The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov.

ACQUISITION OF MIDCAROLINA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

On July 1, 2011, the Company completed its merger with MidCarolina Financial Corporation ("MidCarolina") pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated December 15, 2010, between the Company and MidCarolina. MidCarolina was headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, and engaged in banking operations through its subsidiary bank, MidCarolina Bank.  The transaction has significantly expanded the Company's footprint in North Carolina, adding eight branches in Alamance and Guilford Counties. Details of the transaction are discussed in Note 2 in the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the report.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Earnings Performance

Three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

For the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company reported net income of $4,243,000 compared to $3,639,000 for the comparable quarter in 2012. The $604,000 or 16.6% increase in earnings was primarily due to better than expected accretion income from the acquired loan portfolio from MidCarolina, lower cost of funds, lower provision expense, and reduced noninterest expense.

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SUMMARY INCOME STATEMENT
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
For the three months ended September 30,
 
2013
   
2012
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Interest income
 
$
13,106
   
$
13,546
   
$
(440
)
   
-3.2
%
Interest expense
   
(1,613
)
   
(2,046
)
   
433
     
-21.2
%
Net interest income
   
11,493
     
11,500
     
(7
)
   
-0.1
%
Provision for loan losses
   
-
     
(333
)
   
333
     
-100.0
%
Noninterest income
   
2,767
     
2,690
     
77
     
2.9
%
Noninterest expense
   
(8,455
)
   
(8,880
)
   
425
     
-4.8
%
Income tax expense
   
(1,562
)
   
(1,338
)
   
(224
)
   
16.7
%
 
                               
Net income
 
$
4,243
   
$
3,639
   
$
604
     
16.6
%
 
                               




Nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

For the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, the Company reported net income of $12,604,000 compared to $12,088,000 for the comparable period in 2012, an increase of $516,000 or 4.3%.  Earnings were negatively impacted by a net interest income decline of $2,620,000 or 7%.  Earnings were positively impacted by lower provision expense and lower levels of noninterest expense.


SUMMARY INCOME STATEMENT
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
For the nine months ended September 30,
 
2013
   
2012
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Interest income
 
$
39,862
   
$
43,774
   
$
(3,912
)
   
-8.9
%
Interest expense
   
(4,994
)
   
(6,286
)
   
1,292
     
-20.6
%
Net interest income
   
34,868
     
37,488
     
(2,620
)
   
-7.0
%
Provision for loan losses
   
(294
)
   
(1,799
)
   
1,505
     
-83.7
%
Noninterest income
   
8,223
     
8,724
     
(501
)
   
-5.7
%
Noninterest expense
   
(25,201
)
   
(27,640
)
   
2,439
     
-8.8
%
Income tax expense
   
(4,992
)
   
(4,685
)
   
(307
)
   
6.6
%
 
                               
Net income
 
$
12,604
   
$
12,088
   
$
516
     
4.3
%
 
                               




Net Interest Income

Net interest income is the difference between interest income on earning assets, primarily loans and securities, and interest expense on interest bearing liabilities, primarily deposits and other funding sources.  Fluctuations in interest rates as well as volume and mix changes in earning assets and interest bearing liabilities can materially impact net interest income.  The following discussion of net interest income is presented on a taxable equivalent basis to facilitate performance comparisons among various taxable and tax-exempt assets, such as certain state and municipal securities.  A tax rate of 35% was used in adjusting interest on tax-exempt assets to a fully taxable equivalent basis.  Net interest income divided by average earning assets is referred to as the net interest margin. The net interest spread represents the difference between the average rate earned on earning assets and the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities.

Three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis decreased $11,000 or 0.9%, for the third quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter of 2012.  This was primarily due to declines in yields on earning assets, impacted by lower market interest rates. It was partially mitigated by reductions in the cost of interest bearing liabilities.

For the third quarter of 2013, the Company's yield on interest-earning assets was 4.59%, compared to 4.84% for the third quarter of 2012.  The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.70% compared to 0.88%. The interest rate spread was 3.89% compared to 3.96%.  The net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 4.06% compared to 4.14%, a reduction of eight basis points (0.08%).

The following presentation is an analysis of net interest income and related yields and rates, on a taxable equivalent basis, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances.  Interest income on nonaccrual loans, if recognized, is recorded on a cash basis or when the loan returns to accrual status.
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Net Interest Income Analysis
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
 
   (in thousands, except rates)
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
Interest
   
   
 
 
 
Average Balance
   
Income/Expense
   
Yield/Rate
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Loans:
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial
 
$
126,745
   
$
126,701
   
$
1,511
   
$
1,598
     
4.73
%
   
5.00
%
Real estate
   
663,539
     
676,905
     
9,517
     
9,743
     
5.74
     
5.76
 
Consumer
   
5,671
     
6,844
     
104
     
119
     
7.28
     
6.90
 
Total loans
   
795,955
     
810,450
     
11,132
     
11,460
     
5.59
     
5.65
 
 
                                               
Securities:
                                               
Federal agencies & GSEs
   
55,543
     
36,181
     
126
     
118
     
0.91
     
1.30
 
Mortgage-backed & CMOs
   
72,505
     
92,708
     
322
     
472
     
1.78
     
2.04
 
State and municipal
   
195,673
     
180,820
     
1,945
     
1,933
     
3.98
     
4.28
 
Other
   
15,861
     
13,846
     
116
     
121
     
2.93
     
3.50
 
Total securities
   
339,582
     
323,555
     
2,509
     
2,644
     
2.96
     
3.27
 
 
                                               
Deposits in other banks
   
54,307
     
32,567
     
38
     
19
     
0.28
     
0.23
 
 
                                               
Total interest-earning assets
   
1,189,844
     
1,166,572
     
13,679
     
14,123
     
4.59
     
4.84
 
 
                                               
Non-earning assets
   
117,503
     
131,126
                                 
 
                                               
Total assets
 
$
1,307,347
   
$
1,297,698
                                 
 
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Demand
 
$
163,825
   
$
144,284
     
25
     
44
     
0.06
     
0.12
 
Money market
   
184,428
     
168,212
     
83
     
126
     
0.18
     
0.30
 
Savings
   
84,390
     
78,808
     
17
     
29
     
0.08
     
0.15
 
 Time
   
401,662
     
448,598
     
1,213
     
1,526
     
1.20
     
1.35
 
Total deposits
   
834,305
     
839,902
     
1,338
     
1,725
     
0.64
     
0.81
 
 
                                               
Customer repurchase agreements
   
46,712
     
46,297
     
3
     
33
     
0.03
     
0.28
 
Other short-term borrowings
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Long-term borrowings
   
37,388
     
37,413
     
272
     
288
     
2.91
     
3.08
 
Total interest-bearing
                                               
liabilities
   
918,405
     
923,612
     
1,613
     
2,046
     
0.70
     
0.88
 
 
                                               
Noninterest bearing demand deposits
   
218,819
     
204,532
                                 
Other liabilities
   
6,993
     
9,686
                                 
Shareholders' equity
   
163,130
     
159,868
                                 
Total liabilities and
                                               
shareholders' equity
 
$
1,307,347
   
$
1,297,698
                                 
 
                                               
Interest rate spread
                                   
3.89
%
   
3.96
%
Net interest margin
                                   
4.06
%
   
4.14
%
 
                                               
Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)
             
12,066
     
12,077
                 
Less: Taxable equivalent adjustment
                   
573
     
577
                 
Net interest income
                 
$
11,493
   
$
11,500
                 
 
                                               


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Changes in Net Interest Income (Rate/Volume Analysis)
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
   
   
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013 vs. 2012
 
 
 
Interest
   
Change
 
 
 
Increase
   
Attributable to
 
Interest income
 
(Decrease)
   
Rate
   
Volume
 
  Loans:
 
   
   
 
    Commercial
 
$
(87
)
 
$
(88
)
 
$
1
 
    Real Estate
   
(226
)
   
(34
)
   
(192
)
    Consumer
   
(15
)
   
6
     
(21
)
      Total loans
   
(328
)
   
(116
)
   
(212
)
  Securities:
                       
    Federal agencies
   
8
     
(43
)
   
51
 
    Mortgage-backed
   
(150
)
   
(55
)
   
(95
)
    State and municipal
   
12
     
(141
)
   
153
 
    Other securities
   
(5
)
   
(21
)
   
16
 
      Total securities
   
(135
)
   
(260
)
   
125
 
  Deposits in other banks
   
19
     
4
     
15
 
      Total interest income
   
(444
)
   
(372
)
   
(72
)
 
                       
Interest expense
                       
  Deposits:
                       
    Demand
   
(19
)
   
(24
)
   
5
 
    Money market
   
(43
)
   
(54
)
   
11
 
    Savings
   
(12
)
   
(14
)
   
2
 
    Time
   
(313
)
   
(162
)
   
(151
)
      Total deposits
   
(387
)
   
(254
)
   
(133
)
 
                       
  Customer repurchase agreements
   
(30
)
   
(30
)
   
-
 
  Other borrowings
   
(16
)
   
(16
)
   
-
 
      Total interest expense
   
(433
)
   
(300
)
   
(133
)
Net interest income
 
$
(11
)
 
$
(72
)
 
$
61
 
 
                       






Nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis decreased $2,661,000 or 6.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the comparable period in 2012. This was primarily due to declines in yields on earning assets, impacted by lower market interest rates and lower accretion income. It was partially mitigated by reductions in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

For the first nine months of 2013, the Company's yield on interest-earnings assets was 4.70% compared to 5.18% for the first nine months of 2012. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.73% compared to 0.90%. The interest rate spread was 3.97% compared to 4.28%. The net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 4.14% compared to 4.47%, for a reduction of 33 basis points (0.33%).

The following presentation is an analysis of net interest income and related yields and rates, on a taxable equivalent basis, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances.  Interest income on nonaccrual loans, if recognized, is recorded on a cash basis or when the loan returns to accrual status.
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   Net Interest Income Analysis
 
   For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
 
   (in thousands, except rates)
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
Interest
   
   
 
 
 
Average Balance
   
Income/Expense
   
Yield/Rate
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Loans:
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Commercial
 
$
127,592
   
$
129,821
   
$
4,706
   
$
5,136
     
4.95
%
   
5.29
%
Real estate
   
660,698
     
679,375
     
28,927
     
31,720
     
5.84
     
6.23
 
Consumer
   
5,955
     
9,060
     
316
     
485
     
7.12
     
7.16
 
Total loans
   
794,245
     
818,256
     
33,949
     
37,341
     
5.70
     
6.09
 
 
                                               
Securities:
                                               
Federal agencies & GSEs
   
51,668
     
36,179
     
368
     
435
     
0.95
     
1.60
 
Mortgage-backed & CMOs
   
76,286
     
97,057
     
1,040
     
1,487
     
1.82
     
2.04
 
State and municipal
   
192,113
     
181,393
     
5,804
     
5,884
     
4.03
     
4.33
 
Other
   
13,718
     
11,598
     
306
     
332
     
2.97
     
3.82
 
Total securities
   
333,785
     
326,227
     
7,518
     
8,138
     
3.00
     
3.33
 
 
                                               
Deposits in other banks
   
51,650
     
27,291
     
106
     
47
     
0.28
     
0.23
 
 
                                               
Total interest-earning assets
   
1,179,680
     
1,171,774
     
41,573
     
45,526
     
4.70
     
5.18
 
 
                                               
Non-earning assets
   
122,390
     
134,330
                                 
 
                                               
Total assets
 
$
1,302,070
   
$
1,306,104
                                 
 
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Demand
 
$
160,858
   
$
141,682
     
85
     
154
     
0.07
     
0.15
 
Money market
   
175,486
     
175,497
     
254
     
414
     
0.19
     
0.32
 
Savings
   
83,859
     
77,977
     
54
     
88
     
0.09
     
0.15
 
 Time
   
408,826
     
448,014
     
3,750
     
4,635
     
1.23
     
1.38
 
Total deposits
   
829,029
     
843,170
     
4,143
     
5,291
     
0.67
     
0.84
 
 
                                               
Customer repurchase agreements
   
48,016
     
47,419
     
38
     
125
     
0.11
     
0.35
 
Other short-term borrowings
   
-
     
662
     
-
     
2
     
-
     
0.40
 
Long-term borrowings
   
37,393
     
37,418
     
813
     
868
     
2.90
     
3.09
 
Total interest-bearing
                                               
liabilities
   
914,438
     
928,669
     
4,994
     
6,286
     
0.73
     
0.90
 
 
                                               
Noninterest bearing demand deposits
   
216,594
     
210,932
                                 
Other liabilities
   
6,443
     
9,180
                                 
Shareholders' equity
   
164,595
     
157,323
                                 
Total liabilities and
                                               
shareholders' equity
 
$
1,302,070
   
$
1,306,104
                                 
 
                                               
Interest rate spread
                                   
3.97
%
   
4.28
%
Net interest margin
                                   
4.14
%
   
4.47
%
 
                                               
Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)
             
36,579
     
39,240
                 
Less: Taxable equivalent adjustment
                   
1,711
     
1,752
                 
Net interest income
                 
$
34,868
   
$
37,488
                 
 
                                               


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Changes in Net Interest Income (Rate/Volume Analysis)
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
   
   
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013 vs. 2012
 
 
 
Interest
   
Change
 
 
 
Increase
   
Attributable to
 
Interest income
 
(Decrease)
   
Rate
   
Volume
 
  Loans:
 
   
   
 
    Commercial
 
$
(430
)
 
$
(343
)
 
$
(87
)
    Real Estate
   
(2,793
)
   
(1,938
)
   
(855
)
    Consumer
   
(169
)
   
(4
)
   
(165
)
      Total loans
   
(3,392
)
   
(2,285
)
   
(1,107
)
  Securities:
                       
    Federal agencies
   
(67
)
   
(214
)
   
147
 
    Mortgage-backed
   
(447
)
   
(152
)
   
(295
)
    State and municipal
   
(80
)
   
(417
)
   
337
 
    Other securities
   
(26
)
   
(81
)
   
55
 
      Total securities
   
(620
)
   
(864
)
   
244
 
  Deposits in other banks
   
59
     
10
     
49
 
      Total interest income
   
(3,953
)
   
(3,139
)
   
(814
)
 
                       
Interest expense
                       
  Deposits:
                       
    Demand
   
(69
)
   
(88
)
   
19
 
    Money market
   
(160
)
   
(160
)
   
-
 
    Savings
   
(34
)
   
(40
)
   
6
 
    Time
   
(885
)
   
(500
)
   
(385
)
      Total deposits
   
(1,148
)
   
(788
)
   
(360
)
 
                       
  Repurchase agreements
   
(87
)
   
(89
)
   
2
 
  Other borrowings
   
(57
)
   
(42
)
   
(15
)
      Total interest expense
   
(1,292
)
   
(919
)
   
(373
)
Net interest income
 
$
(2,661
)
 
$
(2,220
)
 
$
(441
)
 
                       







Noninterest Income

All comparisons discussed below are between the third quarter of 2013 and the third quarter of 2012.

Noninterest income increased to $2,767,000 in 2013 from $2,690,000 in 2012, an increase of $77,000 or 2.9%.   The major factors impacting that change are discussed below.

Fees from the management of trusts, estates, and asset management accounts increased to $1,077,000 in 2013 from $926,000 in 2012, an increase of $151,000 or 16.3%.  A substantial portion of trust fees are earned based on account market values, so change in the equity markets may have a large impact on income.

Service charges on deposit accounts were $452,000 in 2013 compared to $414,000 in 2012, an increase of $38,000 or 9.2%.

Other fees and commissions were $471,000 in 2013 compared to $421,000 in 2012, an increase of $50,000 or 11.9%.

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Mortgage banking income was $464,000 in 2013 compared to $615,000 in 2012, a decrease of $151,000 or 24.6%. Secondary mortgage loan volume is down 28.4% for the quarter compared to the same quarter last year. Mortgage banking has benefited from the historically low interest rates over the past several years.   Over the last several months market interest rates for mortgages have increased substantially and this has resulted in a decline in demand for mortgages.

Securities gains were $4,000 in 2013 compared to no gains 2012.

Other income was $299,000 in 2013 compared to $314,000 in 2012, a decrease of $15,000 or 4.8%.


Noninterest Expense

All comparisons discussed below are between the third quarter of 2013 and the third quarter of 2012.

Noninterest expense was $8,455,000 in 2013 compared to $8,880,000 in 2012, a decrease of $425,000 or 4.8%.  The major factors impacting that change are discussed below.

Salaries were $3,610,000 in 2013 compared to $3,933,000 in 2012, a decrease of $323,000 or 8.2%. This decrease was driven primarily by a reduction in the number of full time equivalent employees by 28 or 8.8%. This decrease was affected by a combination of retirements, normal attrition and more efficient scheduling.

Employee benefits were $856,000 in 2013 compared to $780,000 in 2012, an increase of $76,000 or 9.7%.

Occupancy expense was $933,000 in 2013 compared to $929,000 in 2012, an increase of $4,000 or 0.4%.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") assessment for deposit insurance was $163,000 in 2013 compared to $84,000 in 2012, an increase of $79,000 or 94.0%. The deposit insurance premium is based on a rolling average of certain quality metrics and asset size, which results in some volatility in the aggregate expense amount.

Bank franchise tax expense was $187,000 in 2013 compared to $173,000 in 2012, an increase of $14,000 or 8.1%.

Core deposit intangible amortization was $330,000 in 2013 compared to $421,000 in 2012, a decrease of $91,000 or 21.6%. Core deposit amortization from the MidCarolina acquisition is computed on an accelerated basis and will continue to decrease year over year.

Foreclosed real estate, net, was $245,000 for 2013 compared to $412,000 for 2012, a $167,000 or 40.5% decrease.

Other expenses were $2,131,000 in 2013 compared to $2,148,000 in 2012, a decrease of $17,000 or 0.8%.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2013 and 2012 was 26.9%.  The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was 28.4% compared to 27.9% for the same period of 2012.

The effective tax rate is lower than the statutory rate of 35% due to income that is not taxable for Federal income tax purposes.  The primary non-taxable income is that of state and municipal securities and industrial revenue bonds and loans.
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Fair Value Impact to net Income

The following table presents the impact for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 of the accretable and amortizable fair value adjustments attributable to the MidCarolina merger on July 1, 2011 on net interest income and pretax income:

 
 
 
   
September 30, 2013
 
 
(in thousands)
Income Statement Effect
 
Remaining Premium/ (Discount) Balance on December 31, 2012
   
For the Three Months Ended
   
For the Nine Months Ended
   
Remaining Premium/ (Discount) Balance
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Interest income/(expense):
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Loans
Income
 
$
(9,631
)
 
$
1,231
   
$
3,912
   
$
(5,708
)
(1
)
Accretable portion of loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Income
   
(2,165
)
   
491
     
1,713
     
(1,843
)
(2
)
Time deposits - brokered
Income
   
(278
)
   
69
     
278
     
-
     
FHLB advances
Expense
   
109
     
(6
)
   
(17
)
   
92
     
Trust preferred securities
Expense
   
2,066
     
(26
)
   
(77
)
   
1,989
     
Net Interest Income
 
           
1,759
     
5,809
             
 
 
                                   
Non-interest (expense)
 
                                   
Amortization of core deposit intangible
Expense
 
$
4,094
     
(237
)
   
(889
)
 
$
3,205
     
Net non-interest expense
 
           
(237
)
   
(889
)
           
 
 
                                   
Change in pretax income
 
         
$
1,522
   
$
4,920
             
 
 
                                   
(1) - Remaining discount balance includes $11 in charge-offs against the mark
 
(2) - Remaining discount balance includes $1,391 in reclassifications from the non-accretable difference
 
 
 
                                   





    Accretion related to loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality includes $976,000 in accretion income associated with loan payoffs during the nine month period.

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        The following table presents the impact for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 of the accretable and amortizable fair value adjustments attributable to the MidCarolina merger on July 1, 2011 on net interest income and pretax income:
 
 
 
 
   
September 30, 2012
 
 
(in thousands)
Income Statement Effect
 
Remaining Premium/ (Discount) Balance on December 31, 2011
   
For the Three Months ended
   
For the Nine Months Ended
   
Remaining Premium/ (Discount) Balance
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Interest income/(expense):
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Loans
Income
 
$
(15,908
)
 
$
1,431
   
$
4,792
   
$
(10,954
)
(1
)
Accretable portion of loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Income
   
(1,056
)
   
71
     
1,808
     
(3,115
)
(2
)
Time deposits
Income
   
(110
)
   
33
     
99
     
(11
)
   
Time deposits - brokered
Income
   
(694
)
   
104
     
312
     
(382
)
   
Time deposits - CDARs
Income
   
22
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
FHLB advances
Expense
   
(11
)
   
(5
)
   
(17
)
   
6
     
Trust preferred securities
Expense
   
(47
)
   
(26
)
   
(80
)
   
33
     
Net Interest Income
 
           
1,608
     
6,914
             
 
 
                                   
Non-interest (expense)
 
                                   
     Premises and equipment
 
                                   
Amortization of core deposit intangible
Expense
 
$
5,652
     
(327
)
   
(1,231
)
 
$
4,421
     
Net non-interest expense
 
           
(327
)
   
(1,231
)
           
 
 
                                   
Change in pretax income
 
         
$
1,281
   
$
5,683
             
 
 
                                   
 
 
                                   
(1) - Remaining discount balance includes $162 in charge-offs against the mark
 
(2) - Remaining discount balance includes $2,130 in reclassifications from the non-accretable difference
 


Accretion related to loans purchased credit impaired loans includes $1,899,000 in accretion income associated with loan payoffs during the nine month period.



Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature and therefore differ greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories.  The most significant effect of inflation is on noninterest expense, which tends to rise during periods of inflation.  Changes in interest rates have a greater impact on a financial institution's profitability than do the effects of higher costs for goods and services.  Through its balance sheet management practices, the Company has the ability to react to those changes and measure and monitor its interest rate and liquidity risk.  During the reported periods, inflation and interest rates have been low.



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CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION


BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Securities

The securities portfolio generates income, plays a major role in the management of interest rate sensitivity, provides a source of liquidity, is used to meet collateral requirements for public deposits, and facilitates commercial customers' repurchase agreements.  The portfolio consists primarily of high credit quality, very liquid securities.  Federal agency and U. S. government sponsored enterprises, mortgage-backed securities, state and municipal securities, and corporates comprise the portfolio.

The available for sale securities portfolio was $347,618,000 at September 30, 2013 compared to $335,246,000 at December 31, 2012, an increase of $12,372,000 or 3.7%.  At September 30, 2013, the available for sale portfolio had an amortized cost of $340,733,000, resulting in a net unrealized gain of $6,885,000.  At December 31, 2012, the available for sale portfolio had an amortized cost of $320,170,000, resulting in a net unrealized gain of $15,076,000. The reduction in the unrealized gain was the direct result of market interest rate increases during the past two quarters.

Even in light of recent changes in the bond market, the Company is aware of the relatively low current interest rate environment and has elected to maintain an investment strategy of purchasing high quality taxable securities of relatively short duration and longer term high quality, tax exempt securities, whose market values are not as volatile in rising rate environments as similarly termed taxable investments. The Company will attempt to deploy its cash to the maximum extent practical and prudent, consistent with its liquidity and asset liability strategy.


Loans

The loan portfolio consists primarily of commercial and residential real estate loans, commercial loans to small and medium-sized businesses, construction and land development loans, and home equity loans.

Total loans were $798,996,000 at September 30, 2013, compared to $788,705,000 at December 31, 2012, an increase of $10,291,000 or 1.3%, with growth almost entirely in the North Carolina market.

Loans held for sale totaled $3,919,000 at September 30, 2013, and $13,852,000 at December 31, 2012, a decrease of $9,933,000 or 71.7%. This decrease in balance was mostly related to investor backlogs in processing during the first quarter. Secondary mortgage loan volume is down 4.1% for the nine months of 2013 compared to the same period last year.

Management of the loan portfolio is organized around segments. Each segment is comprised of various loan types that are reflective of operational and regulatory management and reporting requirements. The following table presents the Company's loan portfolio by segment as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

 
 
   
 
 
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
 
Commercial
 
$
124,504
   
$
126,192
 
Commercial real estate:
               
Construction and land development
   
43,386
     
48,812
 
Commercial real estate
   
361,968
     
355,433
 
Residential real estate:
               
Residential
   
173,695
     
161,033
 
Home equity
   
89,154
     
91,313
 
Consumer
   
6,289
     
5,922
 
Total loans
 
$
798,996
   
$
788,705
 

 
 
 
 
 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The purpose of the allowance for loan losses is to provide for probable losses in the loan portfolio.  The allowance is increased by the provision for loan losses and by recoveries of previously charged-off loans.  Loan charge-offs decrease the allowance.

The Company uses certain practices to manage its credit risk.  These practices include (a) appropriate lending limits for loan officers, (b) a loan approval process, (c) careful underwriting of loan requests, including analysis of borrowers, cash flows, collateral, and market risks, (d) regular monitoring of the portfolio, including diversification by type and geography, (e) review of loans by the Loan Review department, which operates independently of loan production, (f) regular meetings of the Credit Committees to discuss portfolio and policy changes and make decisions on large or unusual loan requests, and (g) regular meetings of the Asset Quality Committee which review the status of individual loans.

Risk grades are assigned as part of the origination process. From time to time, risk grades may be modified as warranted by the facts and circumstances surrounding the credit.

Calculations of the allowance for loan losses are prepared quarterly by the Loan Review department.  The Company's Credit Committee, Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors review the allowance for adequacy.  In determining the adequacy of the allowance, factors which are considered include, but are not limited to, historical loss experience, the size and composition of the loan portfolio, loan risk ratings, nonperforming loans, impaired loans, other problem credits, the value and adequacy of collateral and guarantors, trends in appraisal results relative to original loan to value estimates, national, regional, and local economic conditions and trends, and legal, regulatory, and collateral factors.

The Company's allowance for loan losses has two basic components, each of which is based on estimates:  the general allowance (ASC 450) and the specific allowance (ASC 310-40).  With regard to commercial loans, the general allowance uses historical loss experience as an indicator of future losses, along with various qualitative factors, including levels and trends in delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, charge-offs and recoveries, trends in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in underwriting standards, experience of lending staff, economic conditions, and portfolio concentrations. In the general allowance, the historical loss rate is combined with the qualitative factors, resulting in an adjusted loss factor for each risk-grade category of loans.  With regard to consumer loans, the allowance is calculated based on historical losses for each product category without regard to risk grade. This loss rate is combined with qualitative factors resulting in an adjusted loss factor for each product category.   The period-end balances for all other segments are analyzed by risk-grade category and multiplied by the adjusted loss factor.

The specific allowance uses either an estimate of expected cash flows or a collateral valuation to arrive at a loss for specifically identified impaired loans. The use of these computed values is inherently subjective and actual losses could be greater or less than the estimates.

Since the financial crisis that began in 2008, the Company has increased its focus on national and regional economic factors, as well as the potential impact of fiscal and monetary policy on the conduct of business in our market areas. In addition, over the last several years, the Company has noted a trend in commercial real estate appraisals indicating an overall continuing decline in collateral values. It is difficult to objectively quantify the relationship between these factors and the need for an incrementally larger allowance for loan loss. But, the Company is convinced that until there is a palpable and consistent improvement in these trends, relatively larger reliance on these factors is warranted in the loss analysis process.

No single statistic, formula, or measurement determines the adequacy of the allowance.  Management makes subjective and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain, and different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions.  For analytical purposes, management allocates a portion of the allowance to specific loan categories and specific loans.  However, the entire allowance is used to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio, including identified and unidentified losses.

The relationships and ratios used in calculating the allowance, including the qualitative factors, may change from period to period in response to dynamic facts and circumstances.  Furthermore, management cannot provide assurance that in any particular period the Company will not have sizeable credit losses in relation to the amount reserved.  Management may find it necessary to significantly adjust the allowance, considering current factors at the time, including economic conditions, industry trends, and ongoing internal and external examination processes.  The allowance is also subject to regular regulatory examinations and determinations as to adequacy, which may take into account such factors as the methodology used to calculate the allowance and the size of the allowance in comparison to peer banks.


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At September 30, 2013, the allowance for loan losses was $12,684,000 compared to $12,118,000 at December 31, 2012.  The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans was 1.59% and 1.54%, respectively.  During the first nine months of 2013, the allowance for loan losses increased by $566,000 or 4.7% and the loan portfolio increased by $10,291,000 or 1.3%.

The general allowance, ASC 450 (FAS 5) reserves to ASC 450 loans, was 1.53% at September 30, 2013, compared to 1.52% at December 31, 2012. On a dollar basis, the reserve was $12,247,000 at September 30, 2013, compared to $11,990,000 at December 31, 2012, a $257,000 or 2.1% increase.

The specific allowance, ASC 310-40 (FAS114) reserves to ASC 310-40 loans, was 12.99% at September 30, 2013, compared to 4.20% at December 31, 2012. On a dollar basis, the reserve was $437,000 at September 30, 2013, compared to $128,000 at December 31, 2012. The increase in this reserve related to quarterly review of expected cash flows for certain loan relationships acquired with deteriorated credit quality at the MidCarolina merger.


The following table presents the Company's loan loss and recovery experience for the periods indicated (in thousands).

Summary of Loan Loss Experience
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
Nine Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
12,118
   
$
10,529
 
 
               
Charge-offs:
               
Construction and land development
   
-
     
202
 
Commercial real estate
   
23
     
370
 
Residential real estate
   
206
     
579
 
Home equity
   
121
     
115
 
Total real estate
   
350
     
1,266
 
Commercial and industrial
   
129
     
748
 
Consumer
   
150
     
72
 
Total charge-offs
   
629
     
2,086
 
 
               
Recoveries:
               
Construction and land development
   
222
     
87
 
Commercial real estate
   
70
     
388
 
Residential real estate
   
133
     
252
 
Home equity
   
61
     
27
 
Total real estate
   
486
     
754
 
Commercial and industrial
   
307
     
707
 
Consumer
   
108
     
81
 
Total recoveries
   
901
     
1,542
 
 
               
Net charge-offs (recoveries)
   
(272
)
   
544
 
Provision for loan losses
   
294
     
2,133
 
Balance at end of period
 
$
12,684
   
$
12,118
 
 
               



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Asset Quality Indicators

The following table provides qualitative indicators relevant to the Company's loan portfolio for the nine month period and year indicated below.

Asset Quality Ratios
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance to loans
 
1.59
%
 
1.54
%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to allowance (1)
 
(2.86)
 
 
4.49
 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans (1)
(0.05)
 
 
0.07
 
Nonperforming assets to total assets
 
0.67
 
 
0.90
 
Nonperforming loans to loans
 
0.58
 
 
0.67
 
Provision to net charge-offs (recoveries) (1)
 
(81.07)
 
 
392.10
 
Provision to average loans (1)
 
0.05
 
 
0.26
 
Allowance to nonperforming loans
 
272.95
 
 
227.95
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) - annualized
 
 
 
 
 
 






Nonperforming Assets (Loans and Other Real Estate Owned)

Nonperforming loans include loans on which interest is no longer accrued, accruing loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal and interest payments, and any loans classified as troubled debt restructurings that are not on nonaccrual.  Nonperforming loans to total loans were 0.58% at September 30, 2013 and 0.67% at December 31, 2012.

Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans and other real estate.  Nonperforming assets represented 0.67% of total assets at September 30, 2013, down from 0.90% at December 31, 2012.  Included in nonperforming assets were $1,390,000 in troubled debt restructurings at September 30, 2013 and $1,755,000 at December 31, 2012.

It is the policy of the Company that any loan that becomes 90 days past due will, in most cases, be placed on nonaccrual loan status, accrued interest reversed out of income, and further interest accrual ceased. Any payments received on such loans will be credited to principal. Loans will only be restored to full accrual status after six consecutive months of payments that were each less than 30 days delinquent.  The $4,647,000 in nonaccrual loans shown on the following table includes $2,229,000 in impaired loans.  The remaining $1,135,000 in nonaccrual loans were not considered impaired because they constitute a pool of smaller balance, homogenous loans, which were collectively evaluated for impairment and determined to be not impaired and purchased acquired impaired loans. These loans are exclusive of $18,865,000 in loans with deteriorated credit quality acquired from the MidCarolina merger.


The following table presents the Company's nonperforming assets.


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Nonperforming Assets
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
   
 
  
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
Nonaccrual loans:
 
   
 
  Real estate
 
$
4,624
   
$
5,261
 
  Commercial
   
15
     
52
 
  Consumer
   
8
     
3
 
    Total nonaccrual loans
   
4,647
     
5,316
 
 
               
Loans past due 90 days
               
  and accruing interest:
               
    Real estate
   
-
     
-
 
Total past due loans
   
-
     
-
 
 
               
Total nonperforming loans
   
4,647
     
5,316
 
 
               
Foreclosed real estate
   
4,215
     
6,193
 
 
               
Total nonperforming assets
 
$
8,862
   
$
11,509
 
 
               




Impaired Loans

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The following table shows loans that were considered impaired.

Impaired Loans
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
 
Accruing
 
$
1,135
   
$
499
 
Nonaccruing
   
2,229
     
2,548
 
Total impaired loans
 
$
3,364
   
$
3,047
 
 
               





Included in the impaired loan totals were $1,390,000 in troubled debt restructured loans at September 30, 2013 and $1,755,000 at December 31, 2012.


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Other Real Estate Owned (Foreclosed Assets)

Foreclosed assets were $4,215,000 and $6,193,000 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Foreclosed assets are initially recorded at fair value, less estimated costs to sell, at the date of foreclosure. Loan losses resulting from foreclosure are charged against the allowance for loan losses at that time. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of the new cost basis or fair value, less estimated costs to sell with any additional write-downs charged against earnings.   For significant assets, these valuations are typically outside annual appraisals.

The following table shows the Company's Other Real Estate Owned.

Other Real Estate Owned
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
 
Construction and land development
 
$
2,445
   
$
3,290
 
Farmland
   
-
     
236
 
1-4 family residential
   
1,431
     
1,090
 
Multifamily (5 or more) residential
   
-
     
1,012
 
Commercial real estate
   
339
     
565
 
 
 
$
4,215
   
$
6,193
 
 
               

Deposits

The Company's deposits consist primarily of checking, money market, savings, and consumer time deposits.  Total deposits were $1,071,083,000 at September 30, 2013 compared to $1,027,667,000 at December 31, 2012, an increase of $43,416,000 or 4.2%.


Shareholders' Equity

The Company's capital management strategy is to be classified as "well capitalized" under regulatory capital ratios and provide as high as possible total return to our shareholders.

Shareholders' equity was $165,826,000 at September 30, 2013 compared to $163,246,000 at December 31, 2012, an increase of $2,580,000 or 1.6%.

Accumulated other comprehensive income was the largest negative driver of this change. It was $2,273,000 at September 30, 2013 compared to $7,597,000 at December 31, 2012, a decrease of $5,324,000 or 70.1%. This change was directly related to changes in bond market interest rates during the second and third quarters of 2013, and related adjustments to the fair value of the Company's available for sale portfolio.

The Company paid cash dividends of $0.23 per share during the third quarter of 2013 while the aggregate basic and diluted earnings per share for the same period were $0.54 per share.  The Company paid cash dividends of $0.69 per share for the first nine months of 2013 while the basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.60.

Banking regulators have defined minimum regulatory capital ratios that the Company and its banking subsidiary are required to maintain.  These ratios take into account risk factors identified by those regulatory authorities associated with the assets and off-balance sheet activities of financial institutions.  The guidelines require percentages, or "risk weights," be applied to those assets and off-balance sheet assets in relation to their perceived risk.  Under the guidelines, capital strength is measured in two tiers.  Tier 1 capital consists primarily of shareholders' equity and trust preferred capital notes, while Tier 2 capital consists of qualifying allowance for loan losses. "Total" capital is the combination of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital.  Another regulatory indicator of capital adequacy is the leverage ratio, which is computed by dividing Tier 1 capital by average quarterly assets less intangible assets.

The regulatory guidelines require that minimum total capital (Tier 1 plus Tier 2) of 8% be held against total risk-adjusted assets, at least half of which (4%) must be Tier 1 capital.  At September 30, 2013, the Company's Tier 1 and total capital ratios were 16.64% and 17.90%, respectively.  At December 31, 2012, these ratios were 15.75% and 17.00%, respectively.  The ratios for both periods were in excess of the regulatory requirements.  The Company's leverage ratio was 11.79% and 11.27% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  The leverage ratio has a regulatory minimum of 4%, with most institutions required to maintain a ratio of 4-5%, depending upon risk profiles and other factors.

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As mandated by bank regulations, the following five capital categories are identified for insured depository institutions:  "well capitalized," "adequately capitalized," "undercapitalized," "significantly undercapitalized," and "critically undercapitalized."  These regulations require the federal banking regulators to take prompt corrective action with respect to insured depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements. Under the regulations, well capitalized institutions must have Tier 1 risk-based capital ratios of at least 6%, total risk-based capital ratios of at least 10%, and leverage ratios of at least 5%, and not be subject to capital directive orders. Management believes, as of September 30, 2013, that the Company met the requirements to be considered "well capitalized."

Basel III

In July, 2013, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System approved the final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's ("BCBS") capital guidelines for U.S. banks. Shortly thereafter the rules were approved by the other federal banking regulatory agencies. Under the final rules, minimum requirements will increase for both the quantity and quality of capital held by the Company. The rules include a new common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 4.5% and a common equity Tier 1 capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. Failure to maintain the capital conservation buffer can restrict, on a sliding scale, the Company's ability to make capital distributions without regulatory approval. The final rules also raise the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4.0% to 6.0% and require a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%. The final rules implement strict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital instruments.

The phase-in period for the final rules will begin for the Company on January 1, 2015, with full compliance with all of the final rule's requirements phased in over a multi-year schedule. Management is currently evaluating the provisions of the final rules and their expected impact to the Company.


Liquidity

Liquidity is the ability of the Company to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss and to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities in a timely manner.  Liquidity management involves maintaining the Company's ability to meet the daily cash flow requirements of its customers, whether they are borrowers requiring funds or depositors desiring to withdraw funds.  Additionally, the Company requires cash for various operating needs including dividends to shareholders, the servicing of debt, and the payment of general corporate expenses.  The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies approved by the Asset Liability Committee ("ALCO") and Board of Directors, both of which receive periodic reports of the Company's interest rate risk and liquidity position.  The Company uses a computer simulation model to assist in the management of the future liquidity needs of the Company. 

Liquidity sources include on balance sheet and off balance sheet sources.

Balance sheet liquidity sources include cash, amounts due from banks, loan repayments, and increases in deposits. The Company also maintains a large, high quality, very liquid bond portfolio, which is generally 50% to 60% unpledged and would, accordingly, be available for sale if necessary.     

Off balance sheet sources include lines of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ("FHLB"), federal funds lines of credit, and access to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's discount window.

Management believes that these sources provide sufficient and timely liquidity, both on and off balance sheet. 

The Company has a line of credit with the FHLB, equal to 30% of the Company's assets, subject to the amount of collateral pledged.  Under the terms of its collateral agreement with the FHLB, the Company provides a blanket lien covering all of its residential first mortgage loans and home equity lines of credit.  In addition, the Company pledges as collateral its capital stock in and deposits with the FHLB.  At September 30, 2013, principal advance obligations to the FHLB consisted of $9,983,000 in fixed-rate, long-term advances compared to $10,079,000 at December 31, 2012.  The Company also had outstanding $72,700,000 in letters of credit at September 30, 2013 and at December 31, 2012. The letters of credit provide the Bank with alternate collateral for securing public entity deposits above FDIC insurance levels, thereby providing less need for collateral pledging from the securities portfolio.

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Short-term borrowing is discussed in Note 7 and long-term borrowing is discussed in Note 8 in the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

The Company has federal funds lines of credit established with two correspondent banks in the amounts of $15,000,000 and $10,000,000, and has access to the Federal Reserve Bank's discount window.  There were no amounts outstanding under these facilities at September 30, 2013.

As a result of the merger with MidCarolina, the Company acquired a relationship with Promontory Network, the sponsoring entity for the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service® ("CDARS"). Through CDARS, the Company is able to provide deposit customers with access to aggregate FDIC insurance in amounts exceeding $250,000.  This gives the Company the ability, as and when needed, to attract and retain large deposits from insurance and other safety conscious customers.  CDARS are classified as brokered deposits, however they are generally derived from customers with whom our institution has or wishes to have a direct and ongoing relationship.  As a result, management considers these deposits functionally, though not technically, in the same category as core deposits. With CDARS, the Company has the option to keep deposits on balance sheet or sell them to other members of the network.   Additionally, subject to certain limits, the Bank can use CDARS purchase cost-effective funding without collateralization and in lieu of generating funds through traditional brokered CDs or the FHLB.  In this manner, CDARS can provide the Company with another funding option. Thus, CDARS serves as a deposit-gathering tool and an additional liquidity management tool.  Deposits through the CDARS program as of September 30, 2013 and December, 31, 2012, were $23,013,000 and $22,150,000, respectively.


Off-Balance-Sheet Activities

The Company enters into certain financial transactions in the ordinary course of performing traditional banking services that result in off-balance sheet transactions.  Other than subsidiaries to issue trust preferred securities, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet subsidiaries.  Off-balance sheet transactions were as follows (in thousands):

 
 
 
September 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
 
 
   
 
Commitments to extend credit
 
$
170,696
   
$
170,202
 
Standby letters of credit
   
3,100
     
4,591
 
Mortgage loan rate-lock commitments
   
5,298
     
9,486
 


Commitments to extend credit to customers represent legally binding agreements with fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.  Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being funded, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future funding requirements.  Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company guaranteeing the performance of a customer to a third party.  Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements.


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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


Market Risk Management


Effectively managing market risk is essential to achieving the Company's financial objectives.  Market risk reflects the risk of economic loss resulting from changes in interest rates and market prices.  The Company is generally not subject to currency exchange risk or commodity price risk.  The Company's primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk; however, market risk also includes liquidity risk.  Both are discussed in the following sections.

Interest Rate Risk Management
Interest rate risk and its impact on net interest income is a primary market risk exposure.  The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies approved by its ALCO and Board of Directors, both of which receive and review periodic reports of the Company's interest rate risk position.
 The Company uses computer simulation analysis to measure the sensitivity of projected earnings to changes in interest rates.  Simulation takes into account current balance sheet volumes and the scheduled repricing dates instrument level optionality, and maturities of assets and liabilities.  It incorporates numerous assumptions including growth, changes in the mix of assets and liabilities, prepayments, and average rates earned and paid.  Based on this information, management uses the model to project net interest income under multiple interest rate scenarios.

A balance sheet is considered asset sensitive when its earning assets (loans and securities) reprice faster or to a greater extent than its liabilities (deposits and borrowings).  An asset sensitive balance sheet will produce relatively more net interest income when interest rates rise and less net interest income when they decline.  Based on the Company's simulation analysis, management believes the Company's interest sensitivity position at September 30, 2013 is asset sensitive.  Management has no expectation that market interest rates will materially decline in the near term, given the prevailing economy and apparent policy of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Earnings Simulation

The following tables shows the estimated impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income as of September 30, 2013 assuming instantaneous rate shocks, and consistent levels of assets and liabilities.  Net interest income for the following twelve months is projected to increase when interest rates are higher than current rates.  Due to the current low interest rate environment, no measurement was considered necessary for a further decline in interest rates.


Estimated Changes in Net Interest Income
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
Change in Net Interest Income
 
 
 
   
 
Change in interest rates
 
Amount
   
Percent
 
 
 
   
 
Up 4%
 
$
8,708
     
20.1
%
Up 3%
   
6,530
     
15.1
%
Up 2%
   
4,262
     
9.8
%
Up 1%
   
1,977
     
4.6
%


Management cannot predict future interest rates or their exact effect on net interest income.  Computations of future effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results.  Certain limitations are inherent in such computations.  Assets and liabilities may react differently than projected to changes in market interest rates.   The interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while rates on other types of assets and liabilities may lag changes in market interest rates.  Interest rate shifts may not be parallel.

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Changes in interest rates can cause substantial changes in the amount of prepayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities, which may in turn affect the Company's interest rate sensitivity position.  Additionally, credit risk may rise if an interest rate increase adversely affects the ability of borrowers to service their debt.

Economic Value Simulation

Economic value simulation is used to calculate the estimated fair value of assets and liabilities over different interest rate environments. Economic values are calculated based on discounted cash flow analysis. The net economic value of equity is the economic value of all assets minus the economic value of all liabilities. The change in net economic value over different rate environments is an indication of the longer-term earnings capability of the balance sheet. The same assumptions are used in the economic value simulation as in the earnings simulation. The economic value simulation uses instantaneous rate shocks to the balance sheet.
The following table reflects the estimated change in net economic value over different rate environments using economic value simulation for the balances at the period ended September 30, 2013, (dollars in thousands):

Estimated Changes in Economic Value of Equity
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
   
   
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
   
   
 
Change in interest rates
 
Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
 
 
   
   
 
Up 4%
 
$
211,506
   
$
23,777
     
12.7
%
Up 3%
   
206,849
     
19,120
     
10.2
%
Up 2%
   
200,783
     
13,054
     
7.0
%
Up 1%
   
193,434
     
5,705
     
3.0
%
Flat
   
187,729
     
-
         
 
                       
     Increases in interest rates over the past two quarters have had a negative impact on the economic value of the Company's assets. However, this has been more than offset by the positive impact the rate increases have had on the economic value of the Company's liabilities.
     Due to the current low interest rate environment, no measurement was considered necessary for a further decline in interest rates.
 
     There have been no material changes to market risk as disclosed in the Company's 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Refer to those disclosures for further information.


ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), as of September 30, 2013. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.  There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2013, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
The nature of the business of the Company ordinarily results in a certain amount of litigation. The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, all of which are considered incidental to the normal conduct of business. Management believes that these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations of the Company.

Item1A. Risk Factors
        There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Company's 2012 Annual Report on  Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2013.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable

Item 5. Other Information
(a)  Required 8-K disclosures
None
(b)  Changes in Nominating Process
None

Item 6. Exhibits
11.0 Refer to EPS calculation in the Notes to Financial Statements
31.1 Section 302 Certification of Jeffrey V. Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer
31.2 Section 302 Certification of William W. Traynham, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
32.1 Section 906 Certification of Jeffrey V. Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer
32.2 Section 906 Certification of William W. Traynham, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Jeffrey V. Haley
 
 
Jeffrey V. Haley
 
Date – November 8, 2013
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ William W. Traynham
 
 
William W. Traynham
 
 
Senior Vice President and
 
Date – November 8, 2013
Chief Financial Officer
 


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