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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED March 31, 2014
 
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                        TO
 
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000—31977
 
CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
California
 
77-0539125
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
7100 N. Financial Dr, Suite 101, Fresno, California
 
93720
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number (559) 298-1775
 
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 past 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   ý   No   o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes   ý   No   o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer o
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer o
 
Smaller reporting company x
(Do not check if a 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   o  No   ý
As of May 7, 2014 there were 10,926,925 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
 
2014 QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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PART 1: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In thousands, except share amounts)
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 

 
 

Cash and due from banks
 
$
28,690

 
$
25,878

Interest-earning deposits in other banks
 
66,581

 
85,956

Federal funds sold
 
260

 
218

Total cash and cash equivalents
 
95,531

 
112,052

Available-for-sale investment securities (Amortized cost of $419,372 at March 31, 2014 and $447,108 at December 31, 2013)
 
422,073

 
443,224

Held-to-maturity investment securities (Fair value of $32,047 at March 31, 2014)
 
31,589

 

Loans, less allowance for credit losses of $8,321 at March 31, 2014 and $9,208 at December 31, 2013
 
506,100

 
503,149

Bank premises and equipment, net
 
10,561

 
10,541

Other real estate owned
 

 
190

Bank owned life insurance
 
20,489

 
19,443

Federal Home Loan Bank stock
 
4,499

 
4,499

Goodwill
 
29,917

 
29,917

Core deposit intangibles
 
1,596

 
1,680

Accrued interest receivable and other assets
 
17,147

 
20,940

Total assets
 
$
1,139,502

 
$
1,145,635

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 

 
 

Deposits:
 
 

 
 

Non-interest bearing
 
$
354,377

 
$
356,392

Interest bearing
 
636,619

 
647,751

Total deposits
 
990,996

 
1,004,143

 
 
 
 
 
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures
 
5,155

 
5,155

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
 
17,183

 
16,294

Total liabilities
 
1,013,334

 
1,025,592

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
 


 


Shareholders’ equity:
 
 

 
 

Preferred stock, no par value, $1,000 per share liquidation preference; 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
 

 

Common stock, no par value; 80,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding: 10,925,085 at March 31, 2014 and 10,914,680 at December 31, 2013
 
54,016

 
53,981

Retained earnings
 
70,418

 
68,348

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
1,734

 
(2,286
)
Total shareholders’ equity
 
126,168

 
120,043

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
1,139,502

 
$
1,145,635

 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
For the Quarter Ended March 31,
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts) 
 
2014
 
2013
INTEREST INCOME:
 
 

 
 

Interest and fees on loans
 
$
7,618

 
$
5,411

Interest on deposits in other banks
 
53

 
30

Interest and dividends on investment securities:
 
 
 
 
Taxable
 
1,347

 
401

Exempt from Federal income taxes
 
1,402

 
1,338

Total interest income
 
10,420

 
7,180

INTEREST EXPENSE:
 
 

 
 

Interest on deposits
 
297

 
293

Interest on junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures
 
24

 
25

Other
 

 
17

Total interest expense
 
321

 
335

Net interest income before provision for credit losses
 
10,099

 
6,845

PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES
 

 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses
 
10,099

 
6,845

NON-INTEREST INCOME:
 
 

 
 

Service charges
 
808

 
698

Appreciation in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
 
146

 
96

Interchange fees
 
287

 
196

Net realized gains on sales of investment securities
 
269

 
813

Federal Home Loan Bank dividends
 
76

 
22

Loan placement fees
 
58

 
165

Other income
 
333

 
236

Total non-interest income
 
1,977

 
2,226

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
 
 

 
 

Salaries and employee benefits
 
4,911

 
4,019

Occupancy and equipment
 
1,130

 
901

Data processing
 
450

 
303

Regulatory assessments
 
198

 
143

ATM/Debit card expenses
 
150

 
109

License and maintenance contracts
 
130

 
99

Advertising
 
155

 
142

Audit and accounting fees
 
132

 
135

Internet banking expense
 
129

 
72

Amortization of core deposit intangibles
 
84

 
50

Other
 
1,267

 
960

Total non-interest expenses
 
8,736

 
6,933

Income before provision for income taxes
 
3,340

 
2,138

Provision for income taxes
 
724

 
355

Net income
 
$
2,616

 
$
1,783

Preferred stock dividends and accretion
 

 
87

Net income available to common shareholders
 
$
2,616

 
$
1,696

Net income per common share:
 
 

 
 

Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.24

 
$
0.18

Weighted average common shares used in basic computation
 
10,915,945

 
9,558,985

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.24

 
$
0.18

Weighted average common shares used in diluted computation
 
10,998,630

 
9,604,841

Cash dividend per common share
 
$
0.05

 
$
0.05

 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
For the Quarter Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Net income
 
$
2,616

 
$
1,783

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holdings gains (losses) arising and transferred during the period
 
7,017

 
(2,071
)
Less: reclassification for net gains included in net income
 
269

 
813

Amortization of net unrealized gains transferred during the period
 
(18
)
 

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
 
6,730

 
(2,884
)
Tax (expense) benefit related to items of other comprehensive income
 
(2,710
)
 
1,187

Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
4,020

 
(1,697
)
Comprehensive income
 
$
6,636

 
$
86


See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.




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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
For the Quarter Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 

 
 

Net income
 
$
2,616

 
$
1,783

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

Net decrease in deferred loan fees
 
(43
)
 
(146
)
Depreciation
 
330

 
250

Accretion
 
(189
)
 
(180
)
Amortization
 
1,858

 
2,367

Stock-based compensation
 
25

 
25

Net realized gains on sales of available-for-sale investment securities
 
(269
)
 
(813
)
Net loss on disposal of premises and equipment
 
66

 

Net gain on sale of other real estate owned
 
(64
)
 

Increase in bank owned life insurance, net of expenses
 
(146
)
 
(96
)
Net decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets
 
645

 
728

Net (increase) decrease in accrued interest payable and other liabilities
 
(1,367
)
 
(807
)
Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes
 
437

 
(153
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
3,899

 
2,958

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 

 
 

Purchases of available-for-sale investment securities
 
(40,549
)
 
(7,887
)
Proceeds from sales or calls of available-for-sale investment securities
 
26,716

 
22,157

Proceeds from maturity and principal repayments of available-for-sale investment securities
 
11,066

 
23,585

Net (increase) decrease in loans
 
(2,909
)
 
3,855

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
 
254

 

Purchases of premises and equipment
 
(415
)
 
(311
)
Purchases of bank owned life insurance
 
(900
)
 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
 
(6,737
)
 
41,399

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 

 
 

Net decrease in demand, interest bearing and savings deposits
 
(9,577
)
 
(15,825
)
Net (decrease) increase in time deposits
 
(3,570
)
 
1,151

Repayments of short-term borrowings to Federal Home Loan Bank
 

 
(4,000
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
10

 
4

Cash dividend payments on common stock
 
(546
)
 
(478
)
Cash dividend payments on preferred stock
 

 
(87
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(13,683
)
 
(19,235
)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
(16,521
)
 
25,122

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
112,052

 
52,956

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
 
$
95,531

 
$
78,078

 
 
 
For the Quarter Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:
 
 

 
 

Cash paid during the period for :
 
 

 
 

Interest
 
$
330

 
$
395

Income taxes
 
$
250

 
$
330

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 

 
 

Transfer of securities from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity
 
$
31,346

 
$

Unrealized gain on transfer of securities from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity
 
$
163

 
$

Accrued preferred stock dividends
 
$

 
$
87

Purchases of Available-for-sale investment securities, not yet settled
 
$
2,256

 
$
16,060


See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Note 1.  Basis of Presentation
 
The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Central Valley Community Bancorp and subsidiary have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). These interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Central Valley Community Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary Central Valley Community Bank (the Bank) (collectively, the Company). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  As discussed in Note 2, on July 1, 2013, the Company completed an acquisition under which Visalia Community Bank merged with and into Central Valley Community Bancorp’s subsidiary, Central Valley Community Bank. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) have been omitted. The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position at March 31, 2014 , and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the three month interim period ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 have been included. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the 2014 presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on prior period net income or shareholders’ equity. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.
      The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of 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.
      Management has determined that since all of the banking products and services offered by the Company are available in each branch of the Bank, all branches are located within the same economic environment, and management does not allocate resources based on the performance of different lending or transaction activities, it is appropriate to aggregate the Bank branches and report them as a single operating segment. No customer accounts for more than 10 percent of revenues for the Company or the Bank.
  


Note 2.  Acquisition of Visalia Community Bank
 
Effective July 1, 2013, the Company acquired Visalia Community Bank, headquartered in Visalia, California, wherein Visalia Community Bank, with three full-service offices in Visalia and one in Exeter, merged with and into Central Valley Community Bancorp’s subsidiary, Central Valley Community Bank. Visalia Community Bank’s assets (unaudited) as of July 1, 2013 totaled approximately $197 million . The acquired assets and liabilities were recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company issued an aggregate of approximately 1.263 million shares of its common stock and cash totaling approximately $11.05 million to the former shareholders of Visalia Community Bank. Each Visalia Community Bank common shareholder of record at the effective time of the merger became entitled to receive 2.971 shares of common stock of the Company for each of their former shares of Visalia Community Bank common stock.

The Company recorded $6.2 million of goodwill and $1.4 million of other intangible assets at the date of acquisition. The other intangible assets are primarily related to core deposits and are being amortized using a straight-line method over a period of ten years with no significant residual value. For tax purposes purchase accounting adjustments, including goodwill are all non-taxable and/or non-deductible.

The acquisition was consistent with the Company’s strategy to build a regional presence in Central California. The acquisition offers the Company the opportunity to increase profitability by introducing existing products and services to the acquired customer base as well as add new customers in the expanded region.

Pro Forma Results of Operations

The following table presents pro forma results of operations information for the periods presented as if the acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2013. The pro forma results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 include the historical accounts of the Company and Visalia Community Bank and pro forma adjustments as may be required, including the amortization of intangibles with definite lives and the amortization or accretion of any premiums or discounts arising from fair

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value adjustments for assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The pro forma information is intended for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the Company’s future operating results or operating results that would have occurred had the acquisition been completed at the beginning of 2013. No assumptions have been applied to the pro forma results of operations regarding possible revenue enhancements, expense efficiencies or asset dispositions.
Pro Forma Results of Operations
 
For the Quarter
Ended March 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts) 
 
2013
Net interest income
 
$
8,536

Provision for credit losses
 
147

Non-interest income
 
2,720

Non-interest expense
 
9,019

Income before provision for income taxes
 
2,090

Provision for income taxes
 
326

Net income
 
$
1,764

Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.15

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.15


Note 3.  Fair Value Measurements
 
Fair Value Hierarchy
 
Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In accordance with applicable guidance, the Company groups its assets and liabilities 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.  Valuations within these levels are based upon:
 
Level 1 — Quoted market prices (unadjusted) for identical instruments traded in active exchange markets that the Company has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
 
Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
 
Level 3 — Model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market.  These unobservable assumptions reflect the Company’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use on pricing the asset or liability.  Valuation techniques include management judgment and estimation which may be significant.
Management monitors the availability of observable market data to assess the appropriate classification of financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy. Changes in economic conditions or model-based valuation techniques may require the transfer of financial instruments from one fair value level to another. In such instances, we report the transfer at the beginning of the reporting period. The estimated carrying and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):

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March 31, 2014
 
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair Value
(In thousands)
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

Cash and due from banks
 
$
28,690

 
$
28,690

 
$

 
$

 
$
28,690

Interest-earning deposits in other banks
 
66,581

 
66,581

 

 

 
66,581

Federal funds sold
 
260

 
260

 

 

 
260

Available-for-sale investment securities
 
422,073

 
7,548

 
414,525

 

 
422,073

Held-to-maturity investment securities
 
31,589

 

 
32,047

 
 
 
32,047

Loans, net
 
506,100

 

 

 
509,380

 
509,380

Federal Home Loan Bank stock
 
4,499

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Accrued interest receivable
 
4,523

 
22

 
2,623

 
1,878

 
4,523

Financial liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

Deposits
 
990,996

 
825,411

 
165,259

 

 
990,670

Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures
 
5,155

 

 

 
2,775

 
2,775

Accrued interest payable
 
120

 

 
96

 
24

 
120


 
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair Value
(In thousands)
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
25,878

 
$
25,878

 
$

 
$

 
$
25,878

Interest-earning deposits in other banks
 
85,956

 
85,956

 

 

 
85,956

Federal funds sold
 
218

 
218

 

 

 
218

Available-for-sale investment securities
 
443,224

 
7,514

 
435,710

 

 
443,224

Loans, net
 
503,149

 

 

 
507,361

 
507,361

Federal Home Loan Bank stock
 
4,499

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Accrued interest receivable
 
5,026

 
21

 
2,976

 
2,029

 
5,026

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
1,004,143

 
834,864

 
169,065

 

 
1,003,929

Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures
 
5,155

 

 

 
2,750

 
2,750

Accrued interest payable
 
129

 

 
105

 
24

 
129


These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument for sale at one time, nor do they attempt to estimate the value of anticipated future business related to the instruments.  In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of these estimates.
These estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market data and information about the financial instruments.  Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other factors.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the fair values presented.
The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair values are described as follows:

(a) Cash and Cash Equivalents The carrying amounts of cash and due from banks, interest-earning deposits in other banks, and Federal funds sold approximate fair values and are classified as Level 1.

(b) Investment Securities — Investment securities in Level 1 are mutual funds and fair values are based on quoted market prices for identical instruments traded in active markets. Fair values for investment securities classified in Level 2 are based on quoted market prices for similar securities in active markets. For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators.

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(c) Loans — Fair values of loans are estimated as follows: For variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values resulting in a Level 3 classification. Purchased credit impaired (PCI) loans are measured at estimated fair value on the date of acquisition. Carrying value is calculated as the present value of expected cash flows and approximates fair value. Fair values for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality resulting in a Level 3 classification. Impaired loans are initially valued at the lower of cost or fair value. Impaired loans carried at fair value generally receive specific allocations of the allowance for credit losses. For collateral dependent loans, fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management's historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly. The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.

(d) FHLB Stock — It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

(e) Other real estate owned — OREO is measured at fair value less estimated costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. The Company records OREO as non-recurring with level 3 measurement inputs.

(f) Deposits — Fair value of demand deposit, savings, and money market accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount), resulting in a Level 1 classification. Fair value for fixed and variable rate certificates of deposit are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates offered at each reporting date by the Company for certificates with similar remaining maturities resulting in a Level 2 classification.

(g) Short-Term Borrowings — The fair values of the Company's federal funds purchased, borrowings under repurchase agreements, and other short-term borrowings, generally maturing within ninety days, are based on the market rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 2 classification.

(h) Other Borrowings — The fair values of the Company’s long-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 2 classification.

The fair values of the Company’s Subordinated Debentures are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 3 classification.

(i) Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable — The fair value of accrued interest receivable and payable is based on the fair value hierarchy of the related asset or liability.

(j) Off-Balance Sheet Instruments — Fair values for off-balance sheet, credit-related financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The fair value of commitments is not material.
 
Assets Recorded at Fair Value
 
The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 :
 
Recurring Basis
 
The Company is required or permitted to record the following assets at fair value on a recurring basis under other accounting pronouncements as of March 31, 2014 (in thousands). 

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Description
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Available-for-sale securities
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Debt Securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Government agencies
 
$
17,975

 
$

 
$
17,975

 
$

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
124,514

 

 
124,514

 

U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
 
266,825

 

 
266,825

 

Private label residential mortgage backed securities
 
5,211

 

 
5,211

 

Other equity securities
 
7,548

 
7,548

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
 
$
422,073

 
$
7,548

 
$
414,525

 
$

 
Securities in Level 1 are mutual funds and fair values are based on quoted market prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.  Fair values for available-for-sale investment securities in Level 2 are based on quoted market prices for similar securities in active markets. For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators.
Management evaluates the significance of transfers between levels based upon the nature of the financial instrument and size of the transfer relative to total assets, total liabilities or total earnings. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 , no transfers between levels occurred.
There were no Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2014 . Also there were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2014 .

Non-recurring Basis
 
The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These include assets and liabilities that are measured at the lower of cost or fair value that were recognized at fair value which was below cost at March 31, 2014 (in thousands).
Description
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
 
$
200

 
$

 
$

 
$
200

Consumer:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Equity loans and lines of credit
 
145

 

 

 
145

Total impaired loans
 
345

 

 

 
345

Total assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis
 
$
345

 
$

 
$

 
$
345


At the time a loan is considered impaired, it is valued at the lower of cost or fair value. Impaired loans carried at fair value generally receive specific allocations of the allowance for credit losses. For collateral dependent loans, fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. The fair value of impaired loans is based on the fair value of the collateral. Impaired loans were determined to be collateral dependent and categorized as Level 3 due to ongoing real estate market conditions resulting in inactive market date, which in turn required the use of unobservable inputs and assumptions in fair value measurements. Impaired loans evaluated under the discounted cash flow method are excluded from the table above. The discounted cash flow methods as prescribed by topic 310 is not a fair value measurement since the discount rate utilized is the loan's effective interest rate which is not a market rate. There were no changes in valuation techniques used during the three month period ended March 31, 2014 .
Appraisals for collateral-dependent impaired loans are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value is compared with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics.    

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Impaired loans that are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a principal balance of $375,000 with a valuation allowance of $30,000 at March 31, 2014 , resulting in fair value of $345,000 .  The valuation allowance represents specific allocations for the allowance for credit losses for impaired loans.

The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2013 :

Recurring Basis
 
The Company is required or permitted to record the following assets at fair value on a recurring basis under other accounting pronouncements (in thousands).
Description
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Available-for-sale securities
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Debt Securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Government agencies
 
$
18,203

 
$

 
$
18,203

 
$

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
158,407

 

 
158,407

 

U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
 
253,709

 

 
253,709

 

Private label residential mortgage backed securities
 
5,391

 

 
5,391

 

Other equity securities
 
7,514

 
7,514

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
 
$
443,224

 
$
7,514

 
$
435,710

 
$

 
Securities in Level 1 are mutual funds and fair values are based on quoted market prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.  Fair values for available-for-sale investment securities in Level 2 are based on quoted market prices for similar securities in active markets. For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators.
     Management evaluates the significance of transfers between levels based upon the nature of the financial instrument and size of the transfer relative to total assets, total liabilities or total earnings. During the year ended December 31, 2013 , no transfers between levels occurred.
There were no Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013 . Also there were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013 .

Non-recurring Basis
 
The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis.  These include assets and liabilities that are measured at the lower of cost or fair value that were recognized at fair value which was below cost at December 31, 2013 (in thousands).
Description
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Impaired loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Consumer:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Equity loans and lines of credit
 
$
133

 
$

 
$

 
$
133

Total assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis
 
$
133

 
$

 
$

 
$
133


At the time a loan is considered impaired, it is valued at the lower of cost or fair value. Impaired loans carried at fair value generally receive specific allocations of the allowance for credit losses. For collateral dependent loans, fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. The fair value of impaired loans is based on the fair value of the collateral. Impaired loans were determined to be collateral dependent and categorized as Level 3 due to ongoing real estate market conditions resulting in inactive market data, which in turn required the use of unobservable inputs and assumptions in fair value measurements. Impaired loans were determined to

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be collateral dependent and categorized as Level 3 due to ongoing real estate market conditions resulting in inactive market data, which in turn required the use of unobservable inputs and assumptions in fair value measurements. Impaired loans evaluated under the discounted cash flow method are excluded from the table above. The discounted cash flow method as prescribed by topic 310 is not a fair value measurement since the discount rate utilized is the loan’s effective interest rate which is not a market rate. There were no changes in valuation techniques used during the year ended December 31, 2013
Appraisals for collateral-dependent impaired loans are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value is compared with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics.    
Impaired loans that are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a principal balance of $194,000 with a valuation allowance of $61,000 at December 31, 2013 , resulting in fair value of $133,000 . The valuation allowance represents specific allocations for the allowance for credit losses for impaired loans.


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Note 4.  Investments
 
The investment portfolio consists primarily of U.S. Government sponsored entity and agency securities collateralized by residential mortgage obligations, private label residential mortgage backed securities (PLRMBS), and obligations of states and political subdivisions securities.  As of March 31, 2014 , $96,749,000 of these securities were held as collateral for borrowing arrangements, public funds, and for other purposes.
     The fair value of the available-for-sale investment portfolio reflected a net unrealized gain of $2,701,000 at March 31, 2014 compared to an unrealized loss of $3,884,000 at December 31, 2013 .
     The following table sets forth the carrying values and estimated fair values of our investment securities portfolio at the dates indicated (in thousands): 
 
 
March 31, 2014
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
  Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
  Fair Value
Debt securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Government agencies
 
$
17,968

 
$
47

 
$
(40
)
 
$
17,975

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
123,678

 
2,918

 
(2,082
)
 
124,514

U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
 
266,173

 
1,878

 
(1,226
)
 
266,825

Private label residential mortgage backed securities
 
3,957

 
1,254

 

 
5,211

Other equity securities
 
7,596

 
1

 
(49
)
 
7,548

Total available-for-sale
 
$
419,372

 
$
6,098

 
$
(3,397
)
 
$
422,073

 
 
March 31, 2014
Held-to-Maturity Securities
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
  Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
  Fair Value
Debt securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
$
31,589

 
$
504

 
$
(46
)
 
$
32,047


 
 
December 31, 2013
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
  Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Debt securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Government agencies
 
$
18,172

 
$
115

 
$
(84
)
 
$
18,203

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
162,018

 
2,906

 
(6,517
)
 
158,407

U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
 
254,978

 
1,075

 
(2,344
)
 
253,709

Private label residential mortgage backed securities
 
4,344

 
1,047

 

 
5,391

Other equity securities
 
7,596

 
2

 
(84
)
 
7,514

Total available-for-sale
 
$
447,108

 
$
5,145

 
$
(9,029
)
 
$
443,224


Proceeds and gross realized gains (losses) from the sales or calls of investment securities for the periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are shown below (in thousands):
 
 
For the Quarter Ended March 31,
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
2014
 
2013
Proceeds from sales or calls
 
$
26,716

 
$
22,157

Gross realized gains from sales or calls
 
962

 
1,006

Gross realized losses from sales or calls
 
(693
)
 
(193
)


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Losses recognized in 2014 and 2013 were incurred in order to reposition the investment securities portfolio based on the current rate environment.  The securities which were sold at a loss were acquired when the rate environment was not as volatile.  The securities which were sold were primarily purchased several years ago to serve a purpose in the rate environment in which the securities were purchased.  The Company is addressing risks in the security portfolio by selling these securities and using proceeds to purchase securities that fit with the Company’s current risk profile.
The provision for income taxes includes $110,000 and $335,000 income tax impact from the reclassification of unrealized net gains on available-for-sale securities to realized net gains on available-for-sale securities for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 .
Investment securities, aggregated by investment category, with unrealized losses as of the dates indicated are summarized and classified according to the duration of the loss period as follows (in thousands): 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
Debt securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Government agencies
 
$
1,812

 
$
(36
)
 
$
962

 
$
(4
)
 
$
2,774

 
$
(40
)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
35,386

 
(899
)
 
20,566

 
(1,183
)
 
55,952

 
(2,082
)
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
 
95,493

 
(871
)
 
20,229

 
(355
)
 
115,722

 
(1,226
)
Other equity securities
 
7,416

 
(49
)
 

 

 
7,416

 
(49
)
Total available-for-sale
 
$
140,107

 
$
(1,855
)

$
41,757

 
$
(1,542
)
 
$
181,864

 
$
(3,397
)
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
Held-to-Maturity Securities
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
Debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
$
3,234

 
$
(46
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
3,234

 
$
(46
)

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
Debt securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Government agencies
 
$
4,132

 
$
(75
)
 
$
968

 
$
(9
)
 
$
5,100

 
$
(84
)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
89,556

 
(5,007
)
 
15,015

 
(1,510
)
 
104,571

 
(6,517
)
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
 
148,853

 
(2,070
)
 
19,199

 
(274
)
 
168,052

 
(2,344
)
Other equity securities
 
7,416

 
(84
)
 

 

 
7,416

 
(84
)
Total available-for-sale
 
$
249,957

 
$
(7,236
)
 
$
35,182

 
$
(1,793
)
 
$
285,139

 
$
(9,029
)

      We periodically evaluate each investment security for other-than-temporary impairment, relying primarily on industry analyst reports, observation of market conditions and interest rate fluctuations.  The portion of the impairment that is attributable to a shortage in the present value of expected future cash flows relative to the amortized cost should be recorded as a current period charge to earnings.  The discount rate in this analysis is the original yield expected at time of purchase.
      As of March 31, 2014, the Company performed an analysis of the investment portfolio to determine whether any of the investments held in the portfolio had an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI). Management evaluated all available-for-sale investment securities with an unrealized loss at March 31, 2014 and identified those that had an unrealized loss for at least a consecutive 12 month period, which had an unrealized loss at March 31, 2014 greater than 10% of the recorded book value on that date, or which had an unrealized loss of more than $10,000.  Management also analyzed any securities that may have been downgraded by credit rating agencies. 

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For those bonds that met the evaluation criteria, management obtained and reviewed the most recently published national credit ratings for those bonds.  For those bonds that were municipal debt securities with an investment grade rating by the rating agencies, management also evaluated the financial condition of the municipality and any applicable municipal bond insurance provider and concluded that no credit related impairment existed.

U.S. Government Agencies

At March 31, 2014 , the Company held seven U.S. Government agency securities, of which one was in a loss position for less than 12 months and one was in a loss position nor had been in a loss position for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in direct obligations of U.S. government agencies were caused by interest rate changes. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized costs of the investment. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company has the ability and intent to hold, and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell, those investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2014 .

Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
 
At March 31, 2014 , the Company held 140 obligations of states and political subdivision securities of which 23 were in a loss position for less than 12 months and 15 were in a loss position and had been in a loss position for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in obligations of states and political subdivision securities were caused by interest rate changes. 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, and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell those investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2014.
 
U.S. Government Sponsored Entities and Agencies Collateralized by Residential Mortgage Obligations
 
At March 31, 2014 , the Company held 217 U.S. Government sponsored entity and agency securities collateralized by residential mortgage obligations of which 43 were in a loss position for less than 12 months and 16 have been in a loss position for more than 12 months. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations were caused by interest rate changes. The contractual cash flows of those investments are guaranteed by an agency or sponsored entity of the U.S. Government. Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. 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, and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell those investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2014 .
 
Private Label Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
 
At March 31, 2014 , the Company had a total of 21 PLRMBS with a remaining principal balance of $3,957,000 and a net unrealized gain of approximately $1,254,000 None of these securities were recorded with an unrealized loss at March 31, 2014 Eight of these PLRMBS with a remaining principal balance of $3,144,000 had credit ratings below investment grade.  The Company continues to perform extensive analyses on these securities.

Other Equity Securities
 
At March 31, 2014 , the Company had a total of two mutual fund equity investments, one of which had been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months. The unrealized loss on the mutual fund equity investment was primarily attributable to both changes in interest rates and a re-pricing of risk in the market. Based on management's evaluation of the nature of the decline in net asset value on the mutual fund equity investments, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2014 .

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The following tables provide a roll forward for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 of investment securities credit losses recorded in earnings. The beginning balance represents the credit loss component for which OTTI occurred on debt securities in prior periods.  Additions represent the first time a debt security was credit impaired or when subsequent credit impairments have occurred on securities for which OTTI credit losses have been previously recognized. 
 
 
For the Quarter Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Beginning balance
 
$
800

 
$
783

Amounts related to credit loss for which an OTTI charge was not previously recognized
 

 
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Increases to the amount related to credit loss for which OTTI was previously recognized
 

 

Realized losses for securities sold
 

 

Ending balance
 
$
800

 
$
800


The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment securities at March 31, 2014 by contractual maturity is shown below (in thousands).  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
 
 
March 31, 2014
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Amortized Cost

Estimated Fair
Value
Within one year
 
$

 
$

After one year through five years
 
2,667

 
2,947

After five years through ten years
 
14,968

 
15,287

After ten years
 
106,043

 
106,280

 
 
123,678

 
124,514

Investment securities not due at a single maturity date:
 
 

 
 

U.S. Government agencies
 
17,968

 
17,975

U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
 
266,173

 
266,825

Private label residential mortgage backed securities
 
3,957

 
5,211

Other equity securities
 
7,596

 
7,548

Total available-for-sale
 
$
419,372

 
$
422,073

 
 
 
March 31, 2014
Held-to-Maturity Securities
 
Amortized Cost
 
Estimated Fair
Value
After ten years
 
$
31,589

 
$
32,047


During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, to better manage our interest rate risk, we transferred from available for sale to held to maturity selected municipal securities in our portfolio having a book value of approximately $31 million , a market value of approximately $32 million , and a net unrealized gain of approximately $163,000 .  This transfer was completed after careful consideration of our intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity.


Note 5.  Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses
 
Outstanding loans are summarized as follows:

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Loan Type (Dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2014
 
% of Total
Loans
 
December 31, 2013
 
% of Total
Loans
Commercial:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

   Commercial and industrial
 
$
87,353

 
17.0
%
 
$
87,082

 
17.0
%
   Agricultural land and production
 
24,969

 
4.8
%
 
31,649

 
6.1
%
Total commercial
 
112,322

 
21.8
%
 
118,731

 
23.1
%
Real estate:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Owner occupied
 
159,343

 
31.0
%
 
156,781

 
30.6
%
Real estate construction and other land loans
 
37,081

 
7.2
%
 
42,329

 
8.3
%
Commercial real estate
 
90,794

 
17.6
%
 
86,117

 
16.8
%
Agricultural real estate
 
52,107

 
10.1
%
 
44,164

 
8.6
%
Other real estate
 
4,520

 
0.9
%
 
4,548

 
0.9
%
Total real estate
 
343,845

 
66.8
%
 
333,939

 
65.2
%
Consumer:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

   Equity loans and lines of credit
 
47,210

 
9.2
%
 
48,594

 
9.5
%
   Consumer and installment
 
11,160

 
2.2
%
 
11,252

 
2.2
%
Total consumer
 
58,370

 
11.4
%
 
59,846

 
11.7
%
Deferred loan fees, net
 
(116
)
 
 

 
(159
)
 
 

Total gross loans
 
514,421

 
100.0
%
 
512,357

 
100.0
%
Allowance for credit losses
 
(8,321
)
 
 

 
(9,208
)
 
 

Total loans
 
$
506,100

 
 

 
$
503,149

 
 

 
The table above includes loans acquired at fair value on July 1, 2013 in the VCB acquisition with outstanding balances of $91,682,000 and $99,948,000 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , respectively.
    
At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , loans originated under Small Business Administration (SBA) programs totaling $7,236,000 and $7,345,000 , respectively, were included in the real estate and commercial categories.

Purchased Credit Impaired Loans

The Company has loans that were acquired in an acquisition, for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and for which it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected.

These purchased credit impaired loans are recorded at the amount paid, such that there is no carryover of the seller’s allowance for loan losses. After acquisition, losses are recognized by an increase in the allowance for loan losses. The Company estimates the amount and timing of expected cash flows for each loan and the expected cash flows in excess of amount paid is recorded as interest income over the remaining life of the loan (accretable yield). The excess of the loan’s contractual principal and interest over expected cash flows is not recorded (nonaccretable difference). Over the life of the loan, expected cash flows continue to be estimated. If the present value of expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, a loss is recorded. If the present value of expected cash flows is greater than the carrying amount, it is recognized as part of future interest income.

The carrying amount of those loans is included in the balance sheet amounts of loans receivable at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 . The amounts of loans at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Real estate
 
$
428

 
$
2,465

Outstanding balance
 
$
428

 
$
2,465

Carrying amount, net of allowance of $0
 
$
428

 
$
2,465


Accretable yield, or income expected to be collected for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (in thousands):

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For the Quarter
Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at beginning of period
$
94

 
$

Additions

 

Accretion
(778
)
 

Reclassification from (to) non-accretable difference
692

 

Disposals

 

Balance at end of period
$
8

 
$


During the quarter ended March 31, 2014 , the Company did not increase or decrease the allowance for loan losses with respect to these loans.
Loans acquired during each period or year for which it was probable at acquisition that all contractually required payments would not be collected are as follows (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Contractually required payments receivable at acquisition:
 
 
 
Real estate
$

 
$
6,912

Total
$

 
$
6,912

Cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition
$

 
$
2,681

Fair value of in acquired loans at acquisition
$

 
$
2,576


Certain of the loans acquired by the Company that are within the scope of Topic ASC 310-30 are not accounted for using the income recognition model of the Topic because the Company cannot reliably estimate cash flows expected to be collected. The carrying amounts of such loans (which are included in the carrying amount, net of allowance, described above) are as follows (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Loans acquired during the period
$

 
$
1,324

Loans at the end of the period
$
428

 
$
1,324


The allowance for credit losses (the “allowance”) is an estimate of probable incurred credit losses inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio that have been incurred as of the balance-sheet date. The allowance is established through a provision for credit losses which is charged to expense. Additions to the allowance are expected to maintain the adequacy of the total allowance after credit losses and loan growth. Credit exposures determined to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance. Cash received on previously charged off credits is recorded as a recovery to the allowance. The overall allowance consists of two primary components, specific reserves related to impaired loans and general reserves for probable incurred losses related to loans that are not impaired.
For all portfolio segments, the determination of the general reserve for loans that are not impaired is based on estimates made by management, including but not limited to, consideration of historical losses by portfolio segment over the most recent 20 quarters, and qualitative factors including economic trends in the Company’s service areas, industry experience and trends, geographic concentrations, estimated collateral values, the Company’s underwriting policies, the character of the loan portfolio, and probable losses inherent in the portfolio taken as a whole.

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The following table shows the summary of activities for the allowance for credit losses as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 by portfolio segment (in thousands):
 
 
Commercial
 
Real Estate
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
Allowance for credit losses:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Beginning balance, January 1, 2014
 
$
2,444

 
$
5,174

 
$
1,168

 
$
422

 
$
9,208

Provision charged to operations
 
449

 
(510
)
 
237

 
(176
)
 

Losses charged to allowance
 
(929
)
 

 
(85
)
 

 
(1,014
)
Recoveries
 
48

 
8

 
71

 

 
127

Ending balance, March 31, 2014
 
$
2,012

 
$
4,672

 
$
1,391

 
$
246

 
$
8,321

Allowance for credit losses:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Beginning balance, January 1, 2013
 
$
2,676

 
$
5,877

 
$
1,541

 
$
39

 
$
10,133

Provision charged to operations
 
241

 
(341
)
 
(238
)
 
338

 

Losses charged to allowance
 
(698
)
 

 
(17
)
 

 
(715
)
Recoveries
 
42

 

 
29

 

 
71

Ending balance, March 31, 2013
 
$
2,261

 
$
5,536

 
$
1,315

 
$
377

 
$
9,489


 
The following is a summary of the allowance for credit losses by impairment methodology and portfolio segment as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands).
 
 
Commercial
 
Real Estate
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
Allowance for credit losses:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Ending balance, March 31, 2014
 
$
2,012

 
$
4,672

 
1,391

 
$
246

 
$
8,321

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 
$

 
$
308

 
30

 
$

 
$
338

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
2,012

 
$
4,364

 
1,361

 
$
246

 
$
7,983

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance, December 31, 2013
 
$
2,444

 
$
5,174

 
$
1,168

 
$
422

 
$
9,208

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
469

 
$
465

 
$
73

 
$

 
$
1,007

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
1,975

 
$
4,709

 
$
1,095

 
$
422

 
$
8,201


The table above excludes ending balance of loans acquired with deteriorated quality of $428,000 and $2,465,000 with no allowance at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , respectively.

The following table shows the ending balances of loans as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 by portfolio segment and by impairment methodology (in thousands):
 
 
Commercial
 
Real Estate
 
Consumer
 
Total
Loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Ending balance, March 31, 2014
 
$
112,322

 
$
343,845

 
$
58,370

 
$
514,537

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
290

 
$
8,314

 
$
1,954

 
$
10,558

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
112,032

 
$
335,531

 
$
56,416

 
$
503,979

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Ending balance, December 31, 2013
 
$
118,731

 
$
333,939

 
$
59,846

 
$
512,516

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
1,527

 
$
9,540

 
$
2,290

 
$
13,357

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
117,204

 
$
324,399

 
$
57,556

 
$
499,159


The following table shows the loan portfolio by class allocated by management’s internal risk ratings at March 31, 2014 (in thousands):

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Pass
 
Special Mention
 
Sub-Standard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Commercial and industrial
 
$
80,920

 
$
3,177

 
$
3,256

 
$

 
$
87,353

   Agricultural land and production
 
24,969

 

 

 

 
24,969

Real Estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner occupied
 
146,483

 
5,151

 
7,709

 

 
159,343

Real estate construction and other land loans
 
27,796

 
2,090

 
7,195

 

 
37,081

Commercial real estate
 
79,350

 
3,910

 
7,534

 

 
90,794

Agricultural real estate
 
50,126

 
1,981

 

 

 
52,107

Other real estate
 
4,520

 

 

 

 
4,520

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Equity loans and lines of credit
 
40,458

 
2,081

 
4,671

 

 
47,210

   Consumer and installment
 
10,868

 
39

 
253

 

 
11,160

Total
 
$
465,490

 
$
18,429

 
$
30,618

 
$

 
$
514,537


The following table shows the loan portfolio by class allocated by management’s internally assigned risk grade ratings at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
 
 
Pass
 
Special Mention
 
Sub-Standard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
81,732

 
$
2,244

 
$
3,106

 
$

 
$
87,082

Agricultural land and production
 
31,649

 

 

 

 
31,649

Real Estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner occupied
 
144,082

 
5,229

 
7,470

 

 
156,781

Real estate construction and other land loans
 
31,776

 
3,959

 
6,594

 

 
42,329

Commercial real estate
 
77,589

 
3,718

 
4,810

 

 
86,117

Agricultural real estate
 
42,151

 
2,013

 

 

 
44,164

Other real estate
 
4,548

 

 

 

 
4,548

Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity loans and lines of credit
 
41,999

 
2,400

 
4,195

 

 
48,594

Consumer and installment
 
10,946

 
46

 
260

 

 
11,252

Total
 
$
466,472

 
$
19,609

 
$
26,435

 
$

 
$
512,516



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The following table shows an aging analysis of the loan portfolio by class and the time past due at March 31, 2014 (in thousands):
 
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
 
60-89
Days Past
Due
 
Greater
Than
  90 Days
Past Due
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total
Loans
 
Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
Accruing
 
Non-accrual
Commercial:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

   Commercial and industrial
 
$
8

 
$
200

 
$

 
$
208

 
$
87,145

 
$
87,353

 
$

 
$
291

   Agricultural land and production
 

 

 

 

 
24,969

 
24,969

 

 

Real estate:
 

 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 
Owner occupied
 
379

 
482

 

 
861

 
158,482

 
159,343

 

 
1,191

Real estate construction and other land loans
 

 

 

 

 
37,081

 
37,081

 

 
1,401

Commercial real estate
 

 

 

 

 
90,794

 
90,794

 

 
149

Agricultural real estate
 

 

 

 

 
52,107

 
52,107

 

 

Other real estate
 

 

 

 

 
4,520

 
4,520

 

 

Consumer:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 
   Equity loans and lines of credit
 
377

 
10

 

 
387

 
46,823

 
47,210

 

 
1,950

   Consumer and installment
 
72

 
5

 

 
77

 
11,083

 
11,160

 

 

Total
 
$
836

 
$
697


$


$
1,533


$
513,004


$
514,537


$


$
4,982

The following table shows an aging analysis of the loan portfolio by class and the time past due at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
 
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
 
60-89
Days Past
Due
 
Greater
Than
  90 Days
Past Due
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total
Loans
 
Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
Accruing
 
Non-
accrual
Commercial:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

   Commercial and industrial
 
$
274

 
$
236

 
$

 
$
510

 
$
86,572

 
$
87,082

 
$

 
$
1,527

   Agricultural land and production
 

 

 

 

 
31,649

 
31,649

 

 

Real estate:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Owner occupied
 
1,272

 
134

 
418

 
1,824

 
154,957

 
156,781

 

 
2,161

Real estate construction and other land loans
 

 

 

 

 
42,329

 
42,329

 

 
1,450

Commercial real estate
 

 

 

 

 
86,117

 
86,117

 

 
158

Agricultural real estate
 

 

 

 

 
44,164

 
44,164

 

 

Other real estate
 

 

 

 

 
4,548

 
4,548

 

 

Consumer:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Equity loans and lines of credit
 
10

 
147

 
252

 
409

 
48,185

 
48,594

 

 
2,286

   Consumer and installment
 
86

 

 

 
86

 
11,166

 
11,252

 

 
4

Total
 
$
1,642

 
$
517

 
$
670

 
$
2,829

 
$
509,687

 
$
512,516

 
$

 
$
7,586

 

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The following table shows information related to impaired loans by class at March 31, 2014 (in thousands):
 
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial:
 
 

 
 

 
 

   Commercial and industrial
 
$
290

 
$
1,332

 
$

Real estate:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Owner occupied
 
2,561

 
3,054

 

Real estate construction and other land loans
 
1,401

 
2,128

 

Commercial real estate
 
491

 
890

 

Total real estate
 
4,453

 
6,072

 

Consumer:
 
 

 
 

 
 

   Equity loans and lines of credit
 
1,774

 
2,417

 

   Consumer and installment
 
4

 
5

 

Total consumer
 
1,778

 
2,422

 

Total with no related allowance recorded
 
6,521

 
9,826

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Real estate:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Real estate construction and other land loans
 
3,861

 
3,861

 
308

Consumer:
 
 

 
 

 
 

   Equity loans and lines of credit
 
176

 
180

 
30

Total with an allowance recorded
 
4,037

 
4,041

 
338

Total
 
$
10,558

 
$
13,867

 
$
338


The recorded investment in loans excludes accrued interest receivable and net loan origination fees, due to immateriality.

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The following table shows information related to impaired loans by class at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
 
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial:
 
 

 
 

 
 

   Commercial and industrial
 
$
350

 
$
385

 
$

Real estate:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Owner occupied
 
3,160

 
4,159

 

Real estate construction and other land loans
 
1,449

 
2,136

 

Commercial real estate
 
502

 
891

 

Total real estate
 
5,111

 
7,186

 

Consumer:
 
 

 
 

 
 

   Equity loans and lines of credit
 
2,029

 
2,826

 

   Consumer and installment
 
4

 
5

 

Total consumer
 
2,033

 
2,831

 

Total with no related allowance recorded
 
7,494

 
10,402

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial:
 
 

 
 

 
 

   Commercial and industrial
 
1,177

 
1,222

 
469

Real estate:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Owner occupied
 
385

 
425

 
3

Real estate construction and other land loans
 
4,044

 
4,044

 
462

Total real estate
 
4,429

 
4,469

 
465

Consumer:
 
 

 
 

 
 

   Equity loans and lines of credit
 
257

 
264

 
73

Total with an allowance recorded
 
5,863

 
5,955

 
1,007

Total
 
$
13,357

 
$
16,357

 
$
1,007

 
The recorded investment in loans excludes accrued interest receivable and net loan origination fees, due to immateriality.

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The following presents by class, information related to the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 .
 
 
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
 
$
329

 
$

 
$
558

 
$

Real estate:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Owner occupied
 
3,195

 
20

 
835

 

Real estate construction and other land loans
 
1,427

 

 
5,007

 

Commercial real estate
 
496

 

 
26

 

Total real estate
 
5,118

 
20

 
5,868

 

Consumer:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Equity loans and lines of credit
 
1,943

 

 
1,691

 

Consumer and installment
 
4

 

 

 

Total consumer
 
1,947

 

 
1,691

 

Total with no related allowance recorded
 
7,394

 
20

 
8,117

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
 
872

 

 
1,821

 
33

Real estate:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Owner occupied
 
96

 

 
747

 

Real estate construction and other land loans
 
3,988

 
70

 
6,480

 
86

Total real estate
 
4,084

 
70

 
7,227

 
86

Consumer:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Equity loans and lines of credit
 
236

 

 
223

 

Total with an allowance recorded
 
5,192

 
70

 
9,288

 
119

Total
 
$
12,586

 
$
90

 
$
17,405

 
$
119


Foregone interest on nonaccrual loans totaled $164,000 and $176,000 for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 , respectively.

Troubled Debt Restructurings:
As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , the Company has a recorded investment in troubled debt restructurings of $ 9,094,000 and $10,366,000 , respectively. The Company has allocated $ 308,000 and 946,000 of specific reserves to loans whose terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , respectively. The Company has committed to lend no additional amounts as of March 31, 2014 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings.
During the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 no loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings.
A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms. There were no defaults on troubled debt restructurings, within twelve months following the modification, during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 .

Note 6.  Goodwill and Intangible Assets
 
Business combinations involving the Company’s acquisition of the equity interests or net assets of another enterprise give rise to goodwill.  Total goodwill at March 31, 2014 was $29,917,000 consisting of $14,643,000 , $8,934,000 , and $6,340,000 representing the excess of the cost of Service 1 st  Bancorp, Bank of Madera County, and Visalia Community Bank, respectively, over the net amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transactions accounted for under the purchase

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method of accounting.  The value of goodwill is ultimately derived from the Company’s ability to generate net earnings after the acquisitions and is not deductible for tax purposes.  A decline in net earnings could be indicative of a decline in the fair value of goodwill and result in impairment.  For that reason, goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment.
The Company has selected September 30 as the date to perform the annual impairment test. Management assessed qualitative factors including performance trends and noted no factors indicating goodwill impairment.
     Goodwill is also tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the Company below its carrying amount.  No such events or circumstances arose during the first three months of 2014 .
The intangible assets at March 31, 2014 represent the estimated fair value of the core deposit relationships acquired in the 2013 acquisition of Visalia Community Bank of $1,365,000 , and Service 1 st  Bancorp in 2008 of $1,400,000 . Core deposit intangibles are being amortized by the straight-line method (which approximates the effective interest method) over an estimated life of seven to ten years from the date of acquisition.  The carrying value of intangible assets at March 31, 2014 was $1,596,000 net of $1,169,000 in accumulated amortization expense.  Management evaluates the remaining useful lives quarterly to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining periods of amortization.  Based on the evaluation, no changes to the remaining useful lives was required in the first quarter of 2014 . Management performed an annual impairment test on core deposit intangibles as of September 30, 2013 and determined no impairment was necessary. Amortization expense recognized was $84,000 and $50,000 for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 , respectively.
The following table summarizes the Company’s estimated core deposit intangible amortization expense for each of the next five years (in thousands):
Years Ending
 
Estimated Core Deposit Intangible Amortization
2014
 
$
253

2015
 
320

2016
 
137

2017
 
137

2018
 
137

Thereafter
 
612

 
 
$
1,596


 
Note 7.  Borrowing Arrangements
 
As of March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013 , the Company had no Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of San Francisco advances.
FHLB advances are secured under the standard credit and securities-backed credit programs. Investment securities with amortized costs totaling $1,832,000 and $3,985,000 , and market values totaling $1,975,000 and $4,084,000 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , respectively, were pledged under the securities-backed credit program.  The Bank’s credit limit varies according to the amount and composition of the investment and loan portfolios pledged as collateral.
As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , the Company had no Federal funds purchased.

Note 8.  Income Taxes
 
The Company files its income taxes on a consolidated basis with its subsidiary.  The allocation of income tax expense (benefit) represents each entity’s proportionate share of the consolidated provision for income taxes.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.  On the consolidated balance sheets, net deferred tax assets are included in accrued interest receivable and other assets. The Company establishes a tax valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that a recorded tax benefit is not expected to be fully realized. The expense to create the tax valuation allowance is recorded as an additional income tax expense in the period the tax valuation allowance is created.  Based on management’s analysis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , the Company maintained a deferred tax valuation allowance of $108,000 related to California capital loss carryforwards.
 
Accounting for uncertainty in income taxes - The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be

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sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any.  Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority.  The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.  The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of tax expense in the consolidated statements of income.  During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 , the Company increased its reserve by $25,000 and $15,000 , respectively, for uncertain tax positions attributable to tax credits and deductions related to enterprise zone activities in California. The Company does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase or decrease in the next twelve months.
 
Note 9.  Commitments and Contingencies
 
In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit . These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for loans.
     Commitments to extend credit amounting to $197,533,000 and $192,667,000 were outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , respectively. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract unless waived by the bank. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.
     Included in commitments to extend credit are undisbursed lines of credit totaling $195,958,000 and $191,072,000 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , respectively.  Undisbursed lines of credit are revolving lines of credit whereby customers can repay principal and request principal advances during the term of the loan at their discretion and most expire between one and 12 months.
     Included in undisbursed lines of credit are commitments for the undisbursed portions of construction loans totaling $21,140,000 and $26,402,000 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , respectively. These commitments are agreements to lend to customers, subject to meeting certain construction progress requirements established in the contracts. The underlying construction loans have fixed expiration dates.
     Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees amounting to $1,575,000 and $1,595,000 were outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , respectively. Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support private borrowing arrangements. Most standby letters of credit and guarantees carry a one year term or less. The fair value of the liability related to these standby letters of credit, which represents the fees received for their issuance, was not significant at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 .  The Company recognizes these fees as revenue over the term of the commitment or when the commitment is used.
The Company generally requires collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk. Management does not anticipate any material loss will result from the outstanding commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , the balance of a contingent allocation for probable loan loss experience on unfunded obligations was $157,000 . The contingent allocation for probable loan loss experience on unfunded obligations is calculated by management using an appropriate, systematic, and consistently applied process.  While related to credit losses, this allocation is not a part of the allowance for credit losses and is considered separately as a liability for accounting and regulatory reporting purposes.
     The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business.  In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such actions will not materially affect the consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations of the Company.
 
Note 10. Earnings Per Share
 
Basic earnings per share (EPS), which excludes dilution, is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock, such as stock options, stock appreciation rights settled in stock or restricted stock awards, result in the issuance of common stock which shares in the earnings of the Company.  A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations is as follows:


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Basic Earnings Per Share
 
For the Quarter
Ended March 31,
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
2014
 
2013
Net Income
 
$
2,616

 
$
1,783

Less: Preferred stock dividends and accretion
 

 
(87
)
Income available to common shareholders
 
$
2,616

 
$
1,696

Weighted average shares outstanding
 
10,915,945

 
9,558,985

Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.24

 
$
0.18

 
Diluted Earnings Per Share
 
For the Quarter
Ended March 31,
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
2014
 
2013
Net Income
 
$
2,616

 
$
1,783

Less: Preferred stock dividends and accretion
 

 
(87
)
Income available to common shareholders
 
$
2,616

 
$
1,696

Weighted average shares outstanding
 
10,915,945

 
9,558,985

Effect of dilutive stock options
 
82,685

 
45,856

Weighted average shares of common stock and common stock equivalents
 
10,998,630

 
9,604,841

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.24

 
$
0.18


During the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 , options to purchase 122,640 and 305,069 shares of common stock, respectively, were not factored into the calculation of dilutive stock options because they were anti-dilutive. 
 
Note 11.  Share-Based Compensation
 
The Company has two share based compensation plans as described below. Share-based compensation cost recognized for those plans was $25,000 for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 . The recognized tax benefits for the share based compensation expense were $7,000 and $4,000 , respectively, for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 .
The Central Valley Community Bancorp 2000 Stock Option Plan (2000 Plan) expired on November 15, 2010. Outstanding options under this plan are exercisable until their expiration, however no new options will be granted under this plan.
The Central Valley Community Bancorp 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan (2005 Plan) was adopted in May 2005. The plan provides for awards in the form of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock. The plan also allows for performance awards that may be in the form of cash or shares of the Company, including restricted stock.
    
Stock Option Plan

The Company bases the fair value of the options granted on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes Merton option pricing model that uses assumptions based on expected option life and the level of estimated forfeitures, expected stock volatility, risk free interest rate, and dividend yield.  The expected term and level of estimated forfeitures of the Company’s options are based on the Company’s own historical experience.  Stock volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock.  The risk-free rate is based on the U. S. Treasury yield curve for the periods within the contractual life of the options in effect at the time of grant.  The compensation cost for options granted is based on the weighted average grant date fair value per share.
     No options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock were granted during the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 from either of the Company’s stock based compensation plans.
A summary of the combined activity of the Company’s Stock Option Compensation Plans for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 follows(in thousands, except per share amounts): 

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Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value (In thousands)
Options outstanding at January 1, 2014
 
380,430

 
$
8.83

 
 
 
 

Options exercised
 
(1,500
)
 
$
6.52

 
 
 
 

Options forfeited
 
(620
)
 
$
7.80

 
 
 
 

Options outstanding at March 31, 2014
 
378,310

 
$
8.84

 
4.46
 
$
1,236

Options vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2014
 
372,998

 
$
8.86

 
4.41
 
$
1,214

Options exercisable at March 31, 2014
 
279,490

 
$
9.37

 
3.24
 
$
825


Information related to the stock option plan as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
 
For the Quarter
Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Intrinsic value of options exercised
 
$
7

 
$
2

Cash received from options exercised
 
$
10

 
$
4


As of March 31, 2014 , there was $243,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under both plans.  The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.94 years. The total fair value of options vested was $2,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 .
 
Restricted Common Stock Awards

The 2005 Plan provides for the issuance of shares to directors and officers. Restricted common stock grants typically vest over a five -year period. Restricted common stock (all of which are shares of our common stock) is subject to forfeiture if employment terminates prior to vesting. The cost of these awards is recognized over the vesting period of the awards based on the fair value of our common stock on the date of the grant.
The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 as follows: 
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested outstanding shares at January 1, 2014
 

 
$

Granted
 
8,905

 
$
11.23

Vested
 

 
$

Forfeited
 

 
$

Nonvested outstanding shares at March 31, 2014
 
8,905

 
$
11.23


    During the quarter ended March 31, 2014 , 8,905 shares of restricted common stock were granted from the 2005 Plan. The restricted common stock had a fair market value of $11.23 on the date of grant. These restricted common stock awards vest 20% after Year 1. Thereafter, 20% of the remaining restricted stock will vest on each anniversary of the initial award commencement date.
As of March 31, 2014 , there were 8,905 shares of restricted stock that are nonvested and expected to vest. Share-based compensation cost charged against income for restricted stock awards was $2,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 . None was charged to income for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 .
As of March 31, 2014 , there was $98,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted common stock.  Restricted stock compensation expense is recognized on a straight line basis over the vesting period. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average remaining period of 4.84 years and will be adjusted for subsequent changes in estimated forfeitures. Restricted common stock awards had an intrinsic value of $102,496 at March 31, 2014 .


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Certain matters discussed in this report constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All statements contained herein that are not historical facts, such as statements regarding the Company’s current business strategy and the Company’s plans for future development and operations, are based upon current expectations. These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to (1) significant increases in competitive pressure in the banking industry; (2) the impact of changes in interest rates, a decline in economic conditions at the international, national or local level on the Company’s results of operations, the Company’s ability to continue its internal growth at historical rates, the Company’s ability to maintain its net interest margin, and the quality of the Company’s earning assets; (3) changes in the regulatory environment; (4) fluctuations in the real estate market; (5) changes in business conditions and inflation; (6) changes in securities markets; and (7) risks associated with acquisitions, relating to difficulty in integrating combined operations and related negative impact on earnings, and incurrence of substantial expenses.  Therefore, the information set forth in such forward-looking statements should be carefully considered when evaluating the business prospects of the Company.
 
When the Company uses in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “commit,” “believe,” and similar expressions, the Company intends to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements are not guarantees of performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, expected, projected, intended, committed or believed.  The future results and shareholder values of the Company may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements.  Many of the factors that will determine these results and values are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict.  For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
 
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) maintains a web site which contains reports, proxy statements, and other information pertaining to registrants that file electronically with the SEC, including the Company. The Internet address is: www.sec.gov. In addition, our periodic and current reports are available free of charge on our website at www.cvcb.com as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
 
Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. We believe that the Company’s most critical accounting policies are those which the Company’s financial condition depends upon, and which involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments.
 
There have been no material changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies during 2014 .  Please refer to the Company’s 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K for a complete listing of critical accounting policies.
 
This discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this report.
 
OVERVIEW
 
First Quarter of 2014

In the first quarter of 2014 , our consolidated net income was $2,616,000 compared to net income of $1,783,000 for the same period in 2013 . Diluted EPS was $0.24 for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to $0.18 for the same period in 2013 . Net income increase d primarily as a result of increase s in net interest income offset by an increase in the provision for income taxes, an increase in non-interest expense and a decrease in non-interest income for the first quarter of 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013 . Unless otherwise noted, material changes in year-over-year operating performance in dollar terms for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 were the result of the Visalia Community Bank (VCB) acquisition, which closed on July 1, 2013. No provision for credit losses was booked for the first quarter of 2014 or the first quarter of 2013 . Net interest income before the provision for credit losses increase d $3,254,000 or 47.54% comparing the quarter ended March 31, 2014 to the same period in 2013 . Net interest income during the first quarter of 2014 was positively impacted by payment collections of nonaccrual loans totaling $1,618,000 which resulted in a recovery of interest income of $721,000.

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Net interest margin (fully tax equivalent basis) was 4.24% for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to 3.85% for the same period in 2013 , a 39 basis point increase . The margin increase d principally due to an increase in yields on interest-earning assets combined with a decrease in rates on interest-bearing liabilities. The yield on average total interest-earning assets increase d 35 basis points and interest rates on deposits decrease d 4 basis points comparing the quarter ended March 31, 2014 to the same period in 2013 . Net interest income during the first quarter of 2014 was positively impacted by payment collections of nonaccrual loans totaling $1,618,000 which resulted in a recovery of interest income of $721,000. The cost of deposits, calculated by dividing annualized interest expense on interest bearing deposits by total deposits, decrease d 4 basis points to 0.12% for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to 0.16% for the same period in 2013 .  This decrease was due to the repricing of interest bearing deposits in the lower current interest rate environment. 

Non-interest income decrease d $249,000 or 11.19% primarily due to a decrease in net realized gains on sales and calls of investment securities of $544,000 , a $107,000 decrease in loan placement fees, partially offset by a $110,000 increase in service charge income, a $91,000 increase in interchange fees, and a $54,000 increase in Federal Home Loan Bank dividends. The net gains realized on sales and calls of investment securities reported in 2013 was the result of a partial restructuring of the investment portfolio designed to improve future performance. Non-interest expense increase d $1,803,000 or 26.01% for the same periods mainly due to increase in salary and employee benefits, occupancy expense, data processing expenses, Internet banking expenses, and regulatory assessments.

Annualized return on average equity for the first quarter of 2014 was 8.37% compared to 6.07% for the same period in 2013 . Total average equity was $124,964,000 for the first quarter 2014 compared to $117,457,000 for the first quarter 2013 . The increase in ROE reflects an increase in net income, notwithstanding an increase in capital from an increase in common stock, an increase in other comprehensive income and an increase in retained earnings.

Our average total assets increase d $258,210,000 or 29.67% to $1,128,628,000 at the end of the first quarter 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 .  The balance sheet increases during 2013 were primarily driven by the VCB acquisition which was completed on July 1, 2013. Total average interest-earning assets increase d $242,165,000 or 30.85% comparing the first quarter of 2014 to the same period of 2013 .  Average total loans, including nonaccrual loans, increase d $123,706,000 or 31.66% while average total investments and interest-earning deposits increase d $113,855,000 or 28.39% in the three month period ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 .  Average interest-bearing liabilities increase d $124,667,000 or 24.11% over the same period. Average non-interest bearing demand deposits increase d 54.35% to $348,552,000 in 2014 compared to $225,814,000 for 2013 .  The ratio of average non-interest bearing demand deposits to average total deposits was 35.38% in the first quarter of 2014 compared to 30.69% for 2013 .

Central Valley Community Bancorp (Company)
 
We are a central California-based bank holding company for a one-bank subsidiary, Central Valley Community Bank (Bank).  We provide traditional commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in the communities along the Highway 99 corridor in the Fresno, Madera, Merced, Sacramento, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Tulare Counties of central California.  Additionally, we have a private banking office in Sacramento County.  As a bank holding company, the Company is subject to supervision, examination and regulation by the Federal Reserve Bank.
 
Central Valley Community Bank (Bank)
 
The Bank commenced operations in January 1980 as a state-chartered bank.  As a state-chartered bank, the Bank is subject to primary supervision, examination and regulation by the Department of Business Oversight (DBO).  The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to the applicable limits thereof, and the Bank is subject to supervision, examination and regulations of the FDIC.
 
The Bank is a member of the FDIC, which currently insures customer deposits in each member bank to a maximum of $250,000 per depositor.  For this protection, the Bank is subject to the rules and regulations of the FDIC, and, as is the case with all insured banks, may be required to pay a quarterly statutory assessment.
 
The Bank operates 21 branches which serve the communities of Clovis, Exeter, Fresno, Kerman, Lodi, Madera, Merced, Modesto, Oakhurst, Prather, Sacramento, Stockton, Tracy, and Visalia, California.  Additionally the Bank operates Real Estate, Agribusiness and SBA departments that originate loans in California. According to the June 30, 2013 FDIC data, the Bank’s branches in Fresno, Madera, and Tulare Counties had a 4.58% combined deposit market share of all insured depositories. The

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Bank’s branches in Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties had a 0.47% combined deposit market share of all insured depositories.
 
Effective July 1, 2013, the Company and Visalia Community Bank, headquartered in Visalia, California, completed a merger under which Visalia Community Bank, with three full-service offices in Visalia and one in Exeter, merged with and into Central Valley Community Bancorp’s subsidiary, Central Valley Community Bank. The acquired assets and liabilities were recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition.

Key Factors in Evaluating Financial Condition and Operating Performance
 
As a publicly traded community bank holding company, we focus on several key factors including:
 
·                                           Return to our shareholders;
·                                           Return on average assets;
·                                           Development of revenue streams, including net interest income and non-interest income;
·                                           Asset quality;
·                                           Asset growth;
·                                           Capital adequacy;
·                                           Operating efficiency; and
·                                           Liquidity
 
Return to Our Shareholders
 
Our return to our shareholders is determined in a ratio that measures the return on average equity (ROE).  Our annualized ROE was 8.37% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to 6.89% for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 6.07% for the annualized three months ended March 31, 2013 .  Our net income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 increase d $833,000 or 46.72% to $2,616,000 compared to $1,783,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  Net income increase d primarily due to an increase in interest income, partially offset by an increase in tax expense, a decrease in non-interest income, and an increase in non-interest expenses. Net interest margin (NIM) increase d 39 basis points comparing the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 .  Diluted EPS was $0.24 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and $0.18 for the same period in 2013 .
 
Return on Average Assets
 
Our return on average assets (ROA) is a ratio that we use to compare our performance with other banks and bank holding companies.  Our annualized ROA for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was 0.93% compared to 0.84% for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 0.82% for the annualized three months ended March 31, 2013 .  The increase in ROA compared to December  2013 and same period in 2013 is due to the increase in net income, notwithstanding an increase in average assets.  Average assets for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were $1,128,628,000 compared to $986,924,000 for the year ended December 31, 2013 .  ROA for our peer group was 0.90% for the year ended December 31, 2013.  Our peer group from SNL Financial data includes certain bank holding companies in central California with assets from $300 million to $2 billion that are not subchapter S corporations.

Development of Revenue Streams
 
Over the past several years, we have focused on not only improving net income, but improving the consistency of our revenue streams in order to create more predictable future earnings and reduce the effect of changes in our operating environment on our net income.  Specifically, we have focused on net interest income through a variety of processes, including increases in average interest earning assets, and minimizing the effects of the recent interest rate decline on our net interest margin by focusing on core deposits and managing the cost of funds.  The Company’s net interest margin (fully tax equivalent basis) was 4.24% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 , compared to 3.85% for the same period in 2013 .  The increase in net interest margin is principally due to an increase in the yield on earning assets which was greater than the decrease in our rates on interest-bearing liabilities.  An increase in the yield on the Company’s investment portfolio, the loan portfolio, and a decrease in the Company’s cost of funds contributed to the increase in the Company’s net interest margin. In comparing the two periods, the effective yield on total earning assets increase d 35 basis points, while the cost of total interest bearing liabilities decrease d 6 basis points and the cost of total deposits decrease d 4 basis points.  The Company’s total cost of deposits for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was 0.12% compared to 0.16% for the same period in 2013 .  At March 31, 2014 , 35.38% of the Company’s average deposits were non-interest bearing compared to 31.56% for the Company’s peer group as of

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December 31, 2013.  Net interest income before the provision for credit losses for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 was $10,099,000 compared to $6,845,000 for the same period in 2013 .
 
Our non-interest income is generally made up of service charges and fees on deposit accounts, fee income from loan placements and other services, appreciation in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance, and gains from sales of investment securities. Non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 decrease d $249,000 or 11.19% , to $1,977,000 compared to $2,226,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  The decrease resulted primarily from decrease s in net realized gains on sales and calls of investment securities, and loan placement fees, offset by increases in service charge income, appreciation in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance, Federal Home Loan Bank dividends, and interchange fees compared to the comparable 2013 period.  Further detail of non-interest income is provided below.
 
Asset Quality
 
For all banks and bank holding companies, asset quality has a significant impact on the overall financial condition and results of operations.  Asset quality is measured in terms of non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets, and is a key element in estimating the future earnings of a company.  Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans, other real estate owned (OREO), and repossessed assets.  Nonperforming loans are those loans which have (i) been placed on nonaccrual status; (ii) been classified as doubtful under our asset classification system; or (iii) become contractually past due 90 days or more with respect to principal or interest and have not been restructured or otherwise placed on nonaccrual status.  A loan is classified as nonaccrual when 1) it is maintained on a cash basis because of deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower; 2) payment in full of principal or interest under the original contractual terms is not expected; or 3) principal or interest has been in default for a period of 90 days or more unless the asset is both well secured and in the process of collection.

The Company had non-performing loans totaling $4,982,000 or 0.97% of total loans as of March 31, 2014 and $7,586,000 or 1.48% of total loans at December 31, 2013 .  Management maintains certain loans that have been brought current by the borrower (less than 30 days delinquent) on nonaccrual status until such time as management has determined that the loans are likely to remain current in future periods and collectibility has been reasonably assured.  The Company had no other real estate owned (OREO) at March 31, 2014 . The Company had $190,000 OREO at December 31, 2013 . The Company’s ratio of non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets was 0.44% as of March 31, 2014 and 0.68% at December 31, 2013 .
 
Asset Growth
 
As revenues from both net interest income and non-interest income are a function of asset size, the growth in assets has a direct impact in increasing net income and therefore ROE and ROA.  The majority of our assets are loans and investment securities, and the majority of our liabilities are deposits, and therefore the ability to generate deposits as a funding source for loans and investments is fundamental to our asset growth.  Total assets decrease d by $6,133,000 or 0.54% during the quarter ended ended March 31, 2014 to $1,139,502,000 compared to $1,145,635,000 as of December 31, 2013 .  Total gross loans increase d $2,064,000 to $514,421,000 as of March 31, 2014 compared to $512,357,000 as of December 31, 2013 .  Total deposits decrease d 1.31% to $990,996,000 as of March 31, 2014 compared to $1,004,143,000 as of December 31, 2013 . Our loan to deposit ratio at March 31, 2014 was 51.91% compared to 51.02% at December 31, 2013 .  The loan to deposit ratio of our peers was 72.44% at December 31, 2013.  Further discussion of loans and deposits is below.
 
Capital Adequacy
 
Capital serves as a source of funds and helps protect depositors and shareholders against potential losses.  The Company has historically maintained substantial levels of capital.  The assessment of capital adequacy is dependent on several factors including asset quality, earnings trends, liquidity and economic conditions.  Maintenance of adequate capital levels is integral to providing stability to the Company.  The Company needs to maintain substantial levels of regulatory capital to give it flexibility in the changing regulatory environment and to respond to changes in the market and economic conditions including acquisition opportunities.

The Company and the Bank are each subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can cause certain mandatory and discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on our financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative and qualitative measures. These measures were established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy. As of March 31, 2014 , the Company and the Bank were considered “well capitalized” under this regulatory framework. The Company’s regulatory capital ratios are presented in the table in the “Capital” section below.


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Operating Efficiency
 
Operating efficiency is the measure of how efficiently earnings before provision for credit losses and taxes are generated as a percentage of revenue.  A lower ratio is more favorable.  The Company’s efficiency ratio (operating expenses, excluding amortization of intangibles and foreclosed property expense, divided by net interest income before provision for credit losses plus non-interest income, excluding gains from sales of securities and OREO) was 72.67% for the first three months of 2014 compared to 83.35% for the first three months of 2013 .  The improvement in the efficiency ratio is primarily due to an increase in net interest income, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. Further discussion of the increase in net interest income and increase in operating expenses is below.
 
The Company’s net interest income before provision for credit losses plus non-interest income, net of OREO related gain and investment securities related gains, increase d 42.98% to $11,807,000 for the first three months of 2014 compared to $8,258,000 for the same period in 2013 , while operating expenses, net of OREO related expenses, loss on sale of assets and amortization of core deposit intangibles, increase d 24.65% to $8,580,000 from $6,883,000 for the same period in 2013 .
 
Liquidity
 
Liquidity management involves our ability to meet cash flow requirements arising from fluctuations in deposit levels and demands of daily operations, which include providing for customers’ credit needs, funding of securities purchases, and ongoing repayment of borrowings.  Our liquidity is actively managed on a daily basis and reviewed periodically by our management and Directors’ Asset/Liability Committee.  This process is intended to ensure the maintenance of sufficient liquidity to meet our funding needs, including adequate cash flow for off-balance sheet commitments.  Our primary sources of liquidity are derived from financing activities which include the acceptance of customer and, to a lesser extent, broker deposits, Federal funds facilities and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB).  We have available unsecured lines of credit with correspondent banks totaling approximately $40,000,000 and secured borrowing lines of approximately $286,239,000 with the FHLB.  These funding sources are augmented by collection of principal and interest on loans, the routine maturities and pay downs of securities from our investment securities portfolio, the stability of our core deposits, and the ability to sell investment securities.  Primary uses of funds include origination and purchases of loans, withdrawals of and interest payments on deposits, purchases of investment securities, and payment of operating expenses.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Net Income for the First Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 :
 
Net income increase d to $2,616,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $1,783,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  Basic and diluted earnings per share for March 31, 2014 were $0.24 . Basic and diluted earnings per share for the same period in 2013 were $0.18 . Annualized ROE was 8.37% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to 6.07% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  Annualized ROA for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was 0.93% and 0.82% , respectively.
 
The increase in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 can be attributed to an increase in interest income and a decrease in interest expense, partially offset by a decrease in non-interest income, an increase in income tax expense, and an increase in non-interest expense. The decrease in non-interest income was primarily driven by a decrease in net realized gains on sales and calls of investment securities, and a decrease in loan placement fees, partially offset by an increase in interchange fees, an increase in service charge income, and an increase in Federal Home Loan Bank dividends compared to the comparable 2013 . period. Non-interest expenses increase d due to an increase in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expenses, data processing expenses, Internet banking expenses, regulatory assessments, ATM/debit card expenses, license and maintenance contracts and advertising expenses. Further discussion of non-interest expenses is below.
 
Interest Income and Expense
 
Net interest income is the most significant component of our income from operations.  Net interest income (the “interest rate spread”) is the difference between the gross interest and fees earned on the loan and investment portfolios and the interest paid on deposits and other borrowings.  Net interest income depends on the volume of and interest rate earned on interest earning assets and the volume of and interest rate paid on interest bearing liabilities.


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The following table sets forth a summary of average balances with corresponding interest income and interest expense as well as average yield and cost information for the periods presented.  Average balances are derived from daily balances, and nonaccrual loans are not included as interest earning assets for purposes of this table.
 
CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP
SCHEDULE OF AVERAGE BALANCES AND AVERAGE YIELDS AND RATES
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
  Expense
 
Average
Interest
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
  Expense
 
Average
Interest
Rate
ASSETS
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest-earning deposits in other banks
 
$
68,761

 
$
53

 
0.31
%
 
$
31,249

 
$
30

 
0.39
%
Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Taxable securities
 
289,845

 
1,347

 
1.86
%
 
220,593

 
402

 
0.73
%
Non-taxable securities (1)
 
156,026

 
2,124

 
5.45
%
 
148,847

 
2,027

 
5.45
%
Total investment securities
 
445,871

 
3,471

 
3.11
%
 
369,440

 
2,429

 
2.63
%
Federal funds sold
 
239

 

 
0.25
%
 
327

 

 
0.30
%
Total securities and interest-earning deposits
 
514,871

 
3,524

 
2.74
%
 
401,016

 
2,459

 
2.45
%
Loans (2) (3)
 
507,736

 
7,618

 
6.08
%
 
380,075

 
5,411

 
5.77
%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
 
4,499

 
76

 
6.76
%
 
3,850

 
22

 
2.29
%
Total interest-earning assets
 
1,027,106

 
$
11,218

 
4.37
%
 
784,941

 
$
7,892

 
4.02
%
Allowance for credit losses
 
(9,234
)
 
 

 
 

 
(10,006
)
 
 

 
 

Nonaccrual loans
 
6,643

 
 

 
 

 
10,598

 
 

 
 

Other real estate owned
 
32

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 

Cash and due from banks
 
24,449

 
 

 
 

 
19,150

 
 

 
 

Bank premises and equipment
 
10,533

 
 

 
 

 
6,237

 
 

 
 

Other non-earning assets
 
69,099

 
 

 
 

 
59,498

 
 

 
 

Total average assets
 
$
1,128,628

 
 

 
 

 
$
870,418

 
 

 
 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Savings and NOW accounts
 
$
253,136

 
$
70

 
0.11
%
 
$
201,973

 
$
72

 
0.14
%
Money market accounts
 
216,338

 
53

 
0.10
%
 
169,302

 
57

 
0.14
%
Time certificates of deposit, under $100,000
 
53,246

 
53

 
0.40
%
 
54,460

 
55

 
0.41
%
Time certificates of deposit, $100,000 and over
 
113,777

 
121

 
0.43
%
 
84,179

 
109

 
0.53
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
 
636,497

 
297

 
0.19
%
 
509,914

 
293

 
0.23
%
Other borrowed funds
 
5,155

 
24

 
1.89
%
 
7,071

 
42

 
2.41
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
 
641,652

 
$
321

 
0.20
%
 
516,985

 
$
335

 
0.26
%
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
 
348,552

 
 

 
 

 
225,814

 
 

 
 

Other liabilities
 
13,460

 
 

 
 

 
10,162

 
 

 
 

Shareholders’ equity
 
124,964

 
 

 
 

 
117,457

 
 

 
 

Total average liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
1,128,628

 
 

 
 

 
$
870,418

 
 

 
 

Interest income and rate earned on average earning assets
 
 

 
$
11,218

 
4.37
%
 
 

 
$
7,892

 
4.02
%
Interest expense and interest cost related to average interest-bearing liabilities
 
 

 
321

 
0.20
%
 
 

 
335

 
0.26
%
Net interest income and net interest margin (4)
 
 

 
$
10,897

 
4.24
%
 
 

 
$
7,557

 
3.85
%
 
(1)
Calculated on a fully tax equivalent basis, which includes Federal tax benefits relating to income earned on municipal bonds totaling $722 and $689 in 2014 and 2013 , respectively.
(2)
Loan interest income includes loan fees of $ 42 in 2014 and $ 30 in 2013
(3)
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(4)
Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest-earning assets.

Interest and fee income from loans increase d $2,207,000 or 40.79% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 . Net interest income during the first quarter of 2014 was positively impacted by the collection of nonaccrual loans totaling $1,618,000 which resulted in recovery of interest income of $721,000. Average total loans, including nonaccrual loans, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 increase d $ 123,706,000 or 31.66% to $514,379,000 compared to $ 390,673,000 for the same period in 2013 .  The yield on average loans was 6.08% for the three months ended 2014 as compared to 5.77% for the same period in 2013 .  We have been successful in implementing interest rate floors on many of our adjustable rate loans to partially offset the effects of the historically low prime interest rate experienced over the last few years.  The loan floors will cause net interest margin pressure in certain rising interest rate scenarios. We are committed to providing our customers with competitive pricing without sacrificing strong asset quality and value to our shareholders.
 
Interest income from total investments on a non tax-equivalent basis (total investments include investment securities, Federal funds sold, interest bearing deposits with other banks, and other securities) increase d $1,033,000 in the first three months of 2014 to $2,802,000 compared to $1,769,000 , for the same period in 2013 .  The yield on average investments increase d 29 basis points to 2.74% for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 compared to 2.45% for the same period in 2013 . The realized yields on mortgage-backed securities increased due to a slowdown in mortgage prepayments during this period compared to the prior year period, which contributed to the increase in net interest margin. Average total securities and interest-earning deposits for the first three months of 2014 increase d $113,855,000 or 28.39% to $514,871,000 compared to $401,016,000 for the same period in 2013 .  Income from investments represents 27.75% of net interest income for the first three months of 2014 compared to 25.84% for the same period in 2013 .
 
In an effort to increase yields, without accepting unreasonable risk, a significant portion of the investment purchases have been in residential mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs).  At March 31, 2014 , we held $272,036,000 or 64.45% of the total fair value of the investment portfolio in MBS and CMOs with an average yield of 1.86% .  We invest in CMOs and MBS as part of our overall strategy to increase our net interest margin.  CMOs and MBS by their nature react to changes in interest rates.  In a normal declining rate environment, prepayments from MBS and CMOs would be expected to increase and the expected life of the investment would be expected to shorten.  Conversely, if interest rates increase, prepayments normally would be expected to decline and the average life of the MBS and CMOs would be expected to extend.  However, in the current economic environment, prepayments may not behave according to historical norms.  Premium amortization and discount accretion of these investments affects our net interest income.  Our management monitors the prepayment speed of these investments and adjusts premium amortization and discount accretion based on several factors.  These factors include the type of investment, the investment structure, interest rates, interest rates on new mortgage loans, expectation of interest rate changes, current economic conditions, the level of principal remaining on the bond, the bond coupon rate, the bond origination date, and volume of available bonds in market.  The calculation of premium amortization and discount accretion is by nature inexact, and represents management’s best estimate of principal pay downs inherent in the total investment portfolio.
 
The net-of-tax unrealized gain on the investment portfolio was $1,734,000 at March 31, 2014 and is reflected in the Company’s equity.  At March 31, 2014 , the average life of the investment portfolio was 5.86 years and the fair value of the portfolio reflected a pre-tax loss of $2,701,000 .  Management reviews fair value declines on individual investment securities to determine whether they represent an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI). Refer to Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for more detail.  Future deterioration in the market values of our investment securities may require the Company to recognize future OTTI losses.
 
A component of the Company’s strategic plan has been to use its investment portfolio to offset, in part, its interest rate risk relating to variable rate loans.  At March 31, 2014 , an immediate rate increase of 200 basis points would result in an estimated decrease in the market value of the investment portfolio by approximately $39,989,000 .  Conversely, with an immediate rate decrease of 200 basis points, the estimated increase in the market value of the investment portfolio would be $26,502,000 .  The modeling environment assumes management would take no action during an immediate shock of 200 basis points.  However, the Company uses those increments to measure its interest rate risk in accordance with regulatory requirements and to measure the possible future risk in the investment portfolio. 
 
Management’s review of all investments before purchase includes an analysis of how the security will perform under several interest rate scenarios to monitor whether investments are consistent with our investment policy.  The policy addresses issues of average life, duration, concentration guidelines, prohibited investments, impairment, and prohibited practices.
 
Total interest income on a non-tax equivalent basis for the three months ended March 31, 2014 increase d $3,240,000 or 45.13% to $10,420,000 compared to $7,180,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  The yield on interest earning assets

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increase d 35 basis point to 4.37% on a fully tax equivalent basis for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from 4.02% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 , primarily due to the increase in yields on investments and loans.  Average interest earning assets increase d to $1,027,106,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $784,941,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  The $242,165,000 increase in average earning assets can be attributed to the $113,855,000 increase in average investments and a $127,661,000 or 33.59% increase in average loans.
 
Interest expense on deposits for the three months ended March 31, 2014 increase d $4,000 or 1.37% to $297,000 compared to $293,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  This increase in interest expense was primarily due to increase in average interest bearing deposits. The average interest rate on interest bearing deposits decrease d 4 basis points to 0.19% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from 0.23% in 2013 as a result of the ongoing low interest rate environment.  Average interest-bearing deposits increase d 24.82% or $126,583,000 to $636,497,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $509,914,000 for the same period ended March 31, 2013 .
 
Average other borrowed funds decrease d $1,916,000 or 27.10% to $5,155,000 with an effective rate of 1.89% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $7,071,000 with an effective rate of 2.41% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  As a result, total interest expense on other borrowed funds decrease d $18,000 to $24,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from $42,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  Other borrowings include advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures.  The FHLB advances are fixed rate short-term borrowings. FHLB advances have matured and have not been replaced due to the influx of deposits. The debentures were acquired in the merger with Service 1st and carry a floating rate based on the three month LIBOR plus a margin of 1.60%.  The rates were 1.84% and 1.90% at March 31, 2014 and 2013 , respectively.  See the section on Financial Condition for more detail.
 
The cost of our interest-bearing liabilities decrease d 6 basis points to 0.20% for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 compared to 0.26% for 2013 , while the cost of total deposits decrease d to 0.12% for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 compared to 0.16% for same period in 2013 .  Average non-interest bearing demand deposits increase d 54.35% to $348,552,000 in 2014 compared to $225,814,000 for 2013 .  The ratio of average non-interest bearing demand deposits to average total deposits increased to 35.38% in the three month period of 2014 compared to 30.69% for the same period in 2013 .
 
Net Interest Income before Provision for Credit Losses
 
Net interest income before provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 increase d by $3,254,000 or 47.54% to $10,099,000 compared to $6,845,000 for the same period in 2013 .  The increase was due to the increase in average earning assets, a 4 basis point decrease in the average interest rate on deposits, asset mix changes, partially offset by an increase in average interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income for the first three months of 2014 was positively impacted by the collection of nonaccrual loans totaling $1,618,000 which resulted in recover of interest income of $721,000. Average interest earning assets were $1,027,106,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 with a net interest margin (fully tax equivalent basis) of 4.24% compared to $784,941,000 with a net interest margin (fully tax equivalent basis) of 3.85% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  The $242,165,000 increase in average earning assets can be attributed to the $113,855,000 increase in total investments and $127,661,000 or 33.59% in average loans.  Average interest bearing liabilities increase d 24.11% to $641,652,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 , compared to $516,985,000 for the same period in 2013 .  For the three months ended March 31, 2014 , the effective yield on investment securities including Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits in other banks increase d 29 basis points. The effective yield on loans increase d 31 basis points.
 
Provision for Credit Losses
 
We provide for probable incurred credit losses by a charge to operating income based upon the composition of the loan portfolio, delinquency levels, losses and nonperforming assets, economic and environmental conditions and other factors which, in management’s judgment, deserve recognition in estimating credit losses.  Loans are charged off when they are considered uncollectible or when continuance as an active earning bank asset is not warranted.
 
The establishment of an adequate credit allowance is based on both an accurate risk rating system and loan portfolio management tools.  The Board has established initial responsibility for the accuracy of credit risk grades with the individual credit officer.  The grading is then submitted to the Chief Credit Administrator (CCA), who reviews the grades for accuracy and gives final approval.  The CCA is not involved in loan originations.  The risk grading and reserve allocation is analyzed quarterly by the CCA and the Board and at least annually by a third party credit reviewer and by various regulatory agencies.
 
Quarterly, the CCA sets the specific reserve for all adversely risk-graded credits.  This process includes the utilization of loan delinquency reports, classified asset reports, and portfolio concentration reports to assist in accurately assessing credit risk and

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establishing appropriate reserves.  Reserves are also allocated to credits that are not impaired based on inherent risk in those loans.
 
The allowance for credit losses is reviewed at least quarterly by the Board’s Audit/Compliance Committee and by the Board of Directors.  Reserves are allocated to loan portfolio categories using percentages which are based on both historical risk elements such as delinquencies and losses and predictive risk elements such as economic, competitive and environmental factors.  We have adopted the specific reserve approach to allocate reserves to each impaired credit for the purpose of estimating potential loss exposure.  Although the allowance for credit losses is allocated to various portfolio categories, it is general in nature and available for the loan portfolio in its entirety.  Additions may be required based on the results of independent loan portfolio examinations, regulatory agency examinations, or our own internal review process.  Additions are also required when, in management’s judgment, the allowance does not properly reflect the portfolio’s potential loss exposure.
 
The allocation of the allowance for credit losses is set forth below:
Loan Type (dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2014
 
% of
Total
Loans
 
December 31, 2013
 
% of
Total
Loans
Commercial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Commercial and industrial
 
$
1,711

 
17.0
%
 
$
1,928

 
17.0
%
   Agricultural land and production
 
301

 
6.1
%
 
516

 
6.1
%
Total commercial
 
2,012

 
 
 
2,444

 
 
Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner occupied
 
1,635

 
30.6
%
 
1,697

 
30.6
%
Real estate construction and other land loans
 
1,114

 
8.3
%
 
1,289

 
8.3
%
Commercial real estate
 
1,245

 
16.8
%
 
1,406

 
16.8
%
Agricultural real estate
 
621

 
8.6
%
 
672

 
8.6
%
Other real estate
 
57

 
0.9
%
 
110

 
0.9
%
Total real estate
 
4,672

 
65.2
%
 
5,174

 
65.2
%
Consumer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Equity loans and lines of credit
 
1,116

 
9.5
%
 
874

 
9.5
%
   Consumer and installment
 
275

 
2.2
%
 
294

 
2.2
%
Total consumer
 
1,391

 
 
 
1,168

 
 
Unallocated reserves
 
246

 
 

 
422

 
 

Total allowance for credit losses
 
$
8,321

 
 

 
$
9,208

 
 

 
Loans are charged to the allowance for credit losses when the loans are deemed uncollectible.  It is the policy of management to make additions to the allowance so that it remains adequate to cover all probable loan charge-offs that exist in the portfolio as of any reporting date. We assign qualitative and environmental factors (Q factors) to each loan category. Q factors include reserves held for the effects of lending policies, economic trends, and portfolio trends along with other dynamics which may cause additional stress to the portfolio.
 
Managing credits identified through the risk evaluation methodology includes developing a business strategy with the customer to mitigate our potential losses.  Management continues to monitor these credits with a view to identifying as early as possible when, and to what extent, additional provisions may be necessary. 
 
There were no additions made to the allowance for credit losses in the first three months of 2014 and 2013 .  The absence of provisions is primarily the result of our assessment of the overall adequacy of the allowance for credit losses considering a number of factors as discussed in the “Allowance for Credit Losses” section below. The reserves on real estate related credits declined due to reductions in specific reserves on impaired credits as a result of improvements in the Company’s collateral position. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 , the Company had net charge offs totaling $887,000 compared to $644,000 for the same period in 2013 . The majority of the net decrease in the allowance was related to a nonaccrual commercial and industrial loan charged off.  The charged off loans were previously classified and sufficient funds related to these impaired credits were held in the allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2013 .
 
Nonperforming loans were $4,982,000 and $7,586,000 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , respectively, and $11,015,000 at March 31, 2013 .  Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans were 0.97% at March 31, 2014 compared to 1.48% at December 31, 2013 and 2.82% at March 31, 2013

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The annualized net charge off ratio, which reflects net charge-offs to average loans was 0.69% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 , and 0.66% for the same period in 2013 .
 
We anticipate weakness in economic conditions on national, state and local levels to continue.  Continued economic pressures may negatively impact the financial condition of borrowers to whom the Company has extended credit and as a result we may be required to make significant provisions to the allowance for credit losses in the future.  We have been and will continue to be proactive in looking for signs of deterioration within the loan portfolio in an effort to manage credit quality and work with borrowers where possible to mitigate any further losses.
 
As of March 31, 2014 , we believe, based on all current and available information, the allowance for credit losses is adequate to absorb probable incurred losses within the loan portfolio.  However, no assurance can be given that we may not sustain charge-offs which are in excess of the allowance in any given period.  Refer to “Allowance for Credit Losses” below for further information.
 
Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses
 
Net interest income, after the provision for credit losses, was $10,099,000 for the three months period ended March 31, 2014 and $6,845,000 for the same period in 2013 .
 
Non-Interest Income
 
Non-interest income is comprised of customer service charges, loan placement fees, net gains on sales and calls of investment securities, appreciation in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance, Federal Home Loan Bank dividends, and other income.  Non-interest income was $1,977,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $2,226,000 for the same period in 2013 .  The $249,000 or 11.19% decrease in non-interest income was primarily due to a $544,000 decrease in net realized gains on sales and calls of investment securities and a $107,000 decrease in loan placement fees, partially offset by a $54,000 increase in Federal Home Loan Bank dividends, and an increase in customer service charges of $110,000 .

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 , we realized a net gain on sales and calls of investment securities of $269,000 compared to $813,000 for the same period in 2013 .  The net gain realized on sales and calls of investment securities was the result of a partial restructuring of the investment portfolio designed to improve the future performance of the portfolio.
 
Customer service charges increase d $110,000 or 15.76% to $808,000 for the first three months of 2014 compared to $698,000 for the same period in 2013 . Interchange fees increase d $91,000 to $287,000 first three months of 2014 compared to $196,000 for the same period in 2013 . Loan placement fees decrease d $107,000 or 64.85% to $58,000 for the first three months of 2014 compared to $165,000 for the same period in 2013 , primarily due to an decrease in mortgage refinances.
 
The Bank holds stock from the Federal Home Loan Bank in conjunction with our borrowing capacity and generally earns quarterly dividends.  We currently hold $4,499,000 in FHLB stock.  We received dividends totaling $76,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2014 , compared to $22,000 for the same period in 2013 .
 
Non-Interest Expenses
 
Salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, regulatory assessments, professional services, license and maintenance contracts, Internet banking, and data processing are the major categories of non-interest expenses.  Non-interest expenses increase d $1,803,000 or 26.01% to $8,736,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 , compared to $6,933,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  The net increase in 2014 was a result of increases in occupancy and equipment expenses of $229,000 , salaries and employee benefits of $892,000 , data processing expenses of $147,000 , Internet banking expenses of $57,000 , ATM/Debit card expenses of $41,000 , license and maintenance contracts of $31,000 , other non-interest expenses of $307,000 , regulatory assessments of $55,000 , and advertising fees of $13,000 .
 
The Company’s efficiency ratio, measured as the percentage of non-interest expenses (exclusive of amortization of core deposit intangible assets and foreclosure expenses) to net interest income before provision for credit losses plus non-interest income (exclusive of realized gains on sales and calls of investments and OREO related gains and losses) was 72.67% for the first three months of 2014 compared to 83.35% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 . The improvement in the efficiency ratio is primarily due to an increase in net interest income, partially offset by increase s in operating expenses.
 

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Salaries and employee benefits increase d $892,000 or 22.19% to $4,911,000 for the first three months of 2014 compared to $4,019,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  Full time equivalents were 267 at March 31, 2014 , compared to 208 at March 31, 2013 . The increase in full time equivalent employees was primarily a result of the VCB acquisition.
 
Occupancy and equipment expense increase d $229,000 or 25.42% to $1,130,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $901,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 . The increase in 2014 was primarily due to increases in rent and depreciation expense for the premises acquired from VCB. The Company made no changes in its depreciation expense methodology.

Regulatory assessments increase d to $198,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 compared to $143,000 for the same period in 2013 .  The assessment base for calculating the amount owed is average assets minus average tangible equity.
 
Other categories of non-interest expenses increase d $307,000 or 31.98% in the period under review.  The following table shows significant components of other non-interest expense as a percentage of average assets.
 
 
For the Quarter Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Other Expense
 
% Average
Assets
 
Other Expense
 
% Average
Assets
Stationery/supplies
 
$
69

 
0.02
%
 
$
55

 
0.03
%
Director fees and related expenses
 
66

 
0.02
%
 
55

 
0.03
%
Amortization of software
 
61

 
0.02
%
 
58

 
0.03
%
Loss on sale or write-down of assets
 
66

 
0.02
%
 
102

 
0.05
%
Postage
 
60

 
0.02
%
 
43

 
0.02
%
Legal
 
60

 
0.02
%
 
31

 
0.01
%
Donations
 
56

 
0.02
%
 
42

 
0.02
%
Personnel other
 
53

 
0.02
%
 
38

 
0.02
%
Armored courier fees
 
52

 
0.02
%
 
28

 
0.01
%
Consulting
 
50

 
0.02
%
 
38

 
0.02
%
Telephone
 
42

 
0.01
%
 
45

 
0.02
%
Appraisal fees
 
37

 
0.01
%
 
18

 
0.01
%
Education/training
 
35

 
0.01
%
 
26

 
0.01
%
General insurance
 
34

 
0.01
%
 
30

 
0.01
%
Operating losses
 
2

 
%
 
5

 
%
Acquisition and integration
 

 
%
 
8

 
%
Other
 
524

 
0.19
%
 
338

 
0.16
%
Total other non-interest expense
 
$
1,267

 
0.45
%
 
$
960

 
0.44
%
 
Provision for Income Taxes
 
Our effective income tax rate was 21.68% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to 16.60% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 . The Company reported an income tax provision of $724,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 , compared to $355,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 .  Our low effective tax rate is due primarily to federal tax deductions for tax free municipal bond income, solar tax credits, and state hiring tax credits. In 2013, the Company benefited from tax credits and deductions related to the California enterprise zone program; however, those benefits were reduced beginning January 1, 2014 due to legislative changes affecting the program. The Company maintains a reserve for uncertain income taxes where the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained upon examination do not meet a more-likely-than-not criteria.
 
The Company establishes a tax valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that a recorded tax benefit is not expected to be fully realized. The expense to create the tax valuation is recorded as an additional income tax expense in the period the tax valuation allowance is created.  Based on management’s analysis as of March 31, 2014 , the Company determined that the deferred tax valuation allowance in the amount of $108,000 for California capital loss carryforwards was appropriate.

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On August 18, 2011, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with the Small Business Lending Fund of the United States Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”), under which the Company issued 7,000 shares of Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, to the Treasury for an aggregate purchase price of $7,000,000. 
 
On December 31, 2013, the Company redeemed all 7,000 outstanding shares of its Series C Preferred from the Treasury, in exercise of its optional redemption rights pursuant to the terms of the Series C Preferred under the Company’s charter and the SPA. The Company paid the Treasury $7,087,500 in connection with the redemption, representing $1,000 per share of the Series C Preferred plus all accrued and unpaid dividends through the date of the redemption. The obligations of the Company under the SPA were terminated as a result of the redemption. No additional shares of Series C Preferred are outstanding.

The Company accrued preferred stock dividends to the Treasury in the amount of $87,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2013 .
 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
Summary of Changes in Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
March 31, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013 .

Total assets were $1,139,502,000 as of March 31, 2014 , compared to $1,145,635,000 as of December 31, 2013 , a decrease of 0.54% or $6,133,000 .  Total gross loans were $514,421,000 as of March 31, 2014 , compared to $512,357,000 as of December 31, 2013 , an increase of $2,064,000 or 0.40% .  The total investment portfolio (including Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits in other banks) decrease d 1.68% or $8,895,000 to $520,503,000 .  Total deposits decrease d 1.31% or $13,147,000 to $990,996,000 as of March 31, 2014 , compared to $1,004,143,000 as of December 31, 2013 .  Shareholders’ equity increase d $6,125,000 or 5.10% to $126,168,000 as of March 31, 2014 , compared to $120,043,000 as of December 31, 2013 , driven by increases in retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). Accrued interest payable and other liabilities were $17,183,000 as of March 31, 2014 , compared to $16,294,000 as of December 31, 2013 , an increase of $889,000 .
 
Fair Value
 
The Company measures the fair values of its financial instruments utilizing a hierarchical framework associated with the level of observable pricing scenarios utilized in measuring financial instruments at fair value.  The degree of judgment utilized in measuring the fair value of financial instruments generally correlates to the level of the observable pricing scenario.  Financial instruments with readily available actively quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of observable pricing and a lesser degree of judgment utilized in measuring fair value.  Conversely, financial instruments rarely traded or not quoted will generally have little or no observable pricing and a higher degree of judgment utilized in measuring fair value.  Observable pricing scenarios are impacted by a number of factors, including the type of financial instrument, whether the financial instrument is new to the market and not yet established and the characteristics specific to the transaction. See Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) for additional information about the level of pricing transparency associated with financial instruments carried at fair value.
 
Investments
 
Our investment portfolio consists primarily of U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage backed obligations and obligations of states and political subdivision securities and are classified at the date of acquisition as available for sale or held to maturity.  As of March 31, 2014 , investment securities with a fair value of $96,749,000 , or 22.92% of our investment securities portfolio, were held as collateral for public funds, short and long-term borrowings, treasury, tax, and for other purposes.  Our investment policies are established by the Board of Directors and implemented by our Investment/Asset Liability Committee.  They are designed primarily to provide and maintain liquidity, to enable us to meet our pledging requirements for public money and borrowing arrangements, to generate a favorable return on investments without incurring undue interest rate and credit risk, and to complement our lending activities.

The size of our investment portfolio as a percentage of our total earning assets is generally considered higher than our peers due primarily to a comparatively low loan to deposit ratio.  Our loan to deposit ratio at March 31, 2014 was 51.91% compared to 51.02% at December 31, 2013 .  The loan to deposit ratio of our peers was 72.44% at December 31, 2013.  The total investment portfolio, including Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits in other banks,  decrease d 1.68% or $8,895,000 to $520,503,000 at March 31, 2014 , from $529,398,000 at December 31, 2013 .  The fair value of the available-for-sale investment portfolio reflected a net unrealized gain of $2,701,000 at March 31, 2014 , compared to an unrealized gain of $3,884,000 at December 31, 2013 .

The board and management have had many discussions about their strategy for risk management in dealing with potential losses should interest rates begin to rise. Since June 2013, we have been managing the portfolio with an objective of minimizing the risk of rising interest rates on the fair value of the overall portfolio.  We have restructured the portfolio a few times by selling off securities and investing in variable rate securities with shorter duration.  In January, 2014 management designated a block of municipal debt securities with a “Held-to-Maturity” (HTM) designation, to further minimize the impact of unrealized losses in the portfolio affecting our tangible net worth. 

As of February 1, 2014, approximately $31 million (book value) in municipal debt securities were transferred to HTM status. The net unrealized gain on the block identified was $163,000. The net unrealized gain as of the transfer will continue to be recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI); however, it will be amortized/accreted (depending upon

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whether or not there was a gain or loss) prospectively over the remaining life of the security from AOCI. The amortization/accretion will be in a manner consistent with the recognition of a premium or discount (e.g., the effective interest method). In addition, the transfer created a net premium of $163,000 to the carrying amount of the security. Typically, this amortization/accretion will have no net impact on the reported yield of the security because the amortization/accretion of the amount in AOCI and the amortization/accretion of the discount/premium will offset each other.

We periodically evaluate each investment security for other-than-temporary impairment, relying primarily on industry analyst reports, observation of market conditions and interest rate fluctuations.  The portion of the impairment that is attributable to a shortage in the present value of expected future cash flows relative to the amortized cost should be recorded as a current period charge to earnings.  The discount rate in this analysis is the original yield expected at time of purchase.

Management evaluated all available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment securities with an unrealized loss at March 31, 2014 and identified those that had an unrealized loss for at least a consecutive 12 month period, which had an unrealized loss at March 31, 2014 greater than 10% of the recorded book value on that date, or which had an unrealized loss of more than $10,000.  Management also analyzed any securities that may have been downgraded by credit rating agencies. 

For those bonds that met the evaluation criteria, management obtained and reviewed the most recently published national credit ratings for those bonds.  For those bonds that were municipal debt securities with an investment grade rating by the rating agencies, management also evaluated the financial condition of the municipality and any applicable municipal bond insurance provider and concluded that no credit related impairment existed.

At March 31, 2014 , the Company held seven U.S. Government agency securities, of which one was in a loss position for less than 12 months and one was in a loss position and had been in a loss position for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses on the Company's investments in direct obligations of U.S. government agencies were caused by interest rate changes. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized costs of the investment. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company has the ability and intent to hold, and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell, those investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2014 .

At March 31, 2014 , the Company held 140 obligations of states and political subdivision securities of which 23 were in a loss position for less than 12 months and 15 were in a loss position and had been in a loss position for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in obligations of states and political subdivision securities were caused by interest rate changes. 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, and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell those investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2014.

At March 31, 2014 , the Company held 217 U.S. Government sponsored entity and agency securities collateralized by residential mortgage obligations of which 43 were in a loss position for less than 12 months and 16 in a loss position for more than 12 months. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations were caused by interest rate changes. The contractual cash flows of those investments are guaranteed by an agency or sponsored entity of the U.S. Government. Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. 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, and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell those investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2014 .

At March 31, 2014 , the Company had a total of 21 PLRMBS with a remaining principal balance of $3,957,000 and a net unrealized gain of approximately $1,254,000 Eight of these PLRMBS with a remaining principal balance of $3,144,000 had credit ratings below investment grade.  There were no PLRMBS in a loss position at March 31, 2014 . The Company continues to perform extensive analyses on these securities. No credit related OTTI charges related to PLRMBS were recorded during the three month period ended March 31, 2014 .

See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) included in this report for carrying values and estimated fair values of our investment securities portfolio.
 
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Total gross loans increase d $2,064,000 or 0.40% to $514,421,000 as of March 31, 2014 , compared to $512,357,000 as of December 31, 2013 . The table below includes loans acquired at fair value on July 1, 2013 with outstanding balances of $91,682,000 and $99,948,000 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , respectively.
The following table sets forth information concerning the composition of our loan portfolio at the dates indicated:
Loan Type (dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2014
 
% of Total
Loans
 
December 31, 2013
 
% of Total
Loans
Commercial:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

   Commercial and industrial
 
$
87,353

 
17.0
%
 
$
87,082

 
17.0
%
   Agricultural land and production
 
24,969

 
4.8
%
 
31,649

 
6.1
%
Total commercial
 
112,322

 
21.8
%
 
118,731

 
23.1
%
Real estate:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Owner occupied
 
159,343

 
31.0
%
 
156,781

 
30.6
%
Real estate construction and other land loans
 
37,081

 
7.2
%
 
42,329

 
8.3
%
Commercial real estate
 
90,794

 
17.6
%
 
86,117

 
16.8
%
Agricultural real estate
 
52,107

 
10.1
%
 
44,164

 
8.6
%
Other real estate
 
4,520

 
0.9
%
 
4,548

 
0.9
%
Total real estate
 
343,845

 
66.8
%
 
333,939

 
65.2
%
Consumer:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

   Equity loans and lines of credit
 
47,210

 
9.2
%
 
48,594

 
9.5
%
   Consumer and installment
 
11,160

 
2.2
%
 
11,252

 
2.2
%
Total consumer
 
58,370

 
11.4
%
 
59,846

 
11.7
%
Deferred loan fees, net
 
(116
)
 
 

 
(159
)
 
 

Total gross loans
 
514,421

 
100.0
%
 
512,357

 
100.0
%
Allowance for credit losses
 
(8,321
)
 
 

 
(9,208
)
 
 

Total loans
 
$
506,100

 
 

 
$
503,149

 
 


As of March 31, 2014 , in management’s judgment, a concentration of loans existed in commercial loans and loans collateralized by real estate, representing approximately 97.8% of total loans, of which 21.8% were commercial and 76.0% were real-estate-related.  This level of concentration is consistent with 97.8% at December 31, 2013 .  Although management believes the loans within this concentration have no more than the normal risk of collectibility, a substantial further decline in the performance of the economy in general or a further decline in real estate values in our primary market areas, in particular, could have an adverse impact on collectibility, increase the level of real estate-related non-performing loans, or have other adverse effects which alone or in the aggregate could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.  The Company was not involved in any sub-prime mortgage lending activities at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013 .

At March 31, 2014, loans acquired in the VCB acquisition had a balance of $91,682,000 , of which $8,972,000 were commercial loans, $68,430,000 were real estate loans, and $14,280,000 were consumer loans. At December 31, 2013, loans acquired in the VCB acquisition had a balance of $99,948,000 , of which $12,686,000 were commercial loans, $71,833,000 were real estate loans, and $15,429,000 were consumer loans.

We believe that our commercial real estate loan underwriting policies and practices result in prudent extensions of credit, but recognize that our lending activities result in relatively high reported commercial real estate lending levels.  Commercial real estate loans include certain loans which represent low to moderate risk and certain loans with higher risks.

The Board of Directors review and approve concentration limits and exceptions to limitations of concentration are reported to the Board of Directors at least quarterly.
 
Nonperforming Assets
 
Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans, other real estate owned (OREO), and repossessed assets.  Nonperforming loans are those loans which have (i) been placed on nonaccrual status; (ii) been classified as doubtful under our asset classification system; or (iii) become contractually past due 90 days or more with respect to principal or interest and have not been restructured or otherwise placed on nonaccrual status.  A loan is classified as nonaccrual when 1) it is maintained on a cash basis because of deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower; 2) payment in full of principal or interest under

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the original contractual terms is not expected; or 3) principal or interest has been in default for a period of 90 days or more unless the asset is both well secured and in the process of collection.

At March 31, 2014 , total nonperforming assets totaled $4,982,000 , or 0.44% of total assets, compared to $7,776,000 , or 0.68% of total assets at December 31, 2013 .  Total nonperforming assets at March 31, 2014 , included nonaccrual loans totaling $4,982,000 , no OREO, and no repossessed assets. Nonperforming assets at December 31, 2013 consisted of $7,586,000 in nonaccrual loans, $190,000 OREO, and no repossessed assets. At March 31, 2014 , we had nine loans considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) totaling $3,519,000 which are included in nonaccrual loans compared to ten TDRs totaling $4,595,000 at December 31, 2013 . At March 31, 2014 , the Company has not committed to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings.

A summary of nonperforming loans at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is set forth below.  The Company had no loans past due more than 90 days and still accruing interest at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013 .  Management can give no assurance that nonaccrual and other nonperforming loans will not increase in the future.

Composition of Nonperforming Loans
(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Nonaccrual loans
 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
 
$
76

 
$
335

Owner occupied
 
816

 
1,777

Commercial real estate
 
149

 
158

Equity loans and lines of credit
 
422

 
721

Troubled debt restructured loans (non-accruing)
 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
 
215

 
1,192

Owner occupied
 
375

 
384

Real estate construction and other land loans
 
1,401

 
1,450

Equity loans and lines of credit
 
1,528

 
1,565

Consumer and installment
 

 
4

Total nonaccrual
 
4,982

 
7,586

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
 

 

Total nonperforming loans
 
$
4,982

 
$
7,586

Nonperforming loans to total loans
 
0.97
%
 
1.48
%
Ratio of nonperforming loans to allowance for credit losses
 
59.87
%
 
82.38
%
Loans considered to be impaired
 
$
10,558

 
$
13,357

Related allowance for credit losses on impaired loans
 
$
338

 
$
1,007


We measure our impaired loans by using the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent and the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original contractual interest rate if the loan is not collateral dependent.  As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , we had impaired loans totaling $10,558,000 and $13,357,000 , respectively.  For collateral dependent loans secured by real estate, we obtain external appraisals which are updated at least annually to determine the fair value of the collateral, and we record an immediate charge off for the difference between the book value of the loan and the appraised less selling costs value of the collateral We perform quarterly internal reviews on substandard loans. We place loans on nonaccrual status and classify them as impaired when it becomes probable that we will not receive interest and principal under the original contractual terms, or when loans are delinquent 90 days or more unless the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection.  Management maintains certain loans that have been brought current by the borrower (less than 30 days delinquent) on nonaccrual status until such time as management has determined that the loans are likely to remain current in future periods.


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The following table provides a reconciliation of the change in nonaccrual loans for the first three months of 2014 .
(In thousands)
 
Balance, December 31, 2013
 
Additions
 to
Nonaccrual
Loans
 
Net Pay
Downs
 
Transfers
to
Foreclosed
Collateral
- OREO
 
Returns to
Accrual
Status
 
Charge
Offs
 
Balance, March 31, 2014
Nonaccrual loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
 
$
335

 
$

 
$
(259
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
76

Real estate
 
1,935

 

 
(970
)
 

 

 

 
965

Equity loans and lines of credit
 
721

 

 
(240
)
 

 

 
(59
)
 
422

Restructured loans (non-accruing):
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
 
1,192

 

 
(54
)
 

 

 
(923
)
 
215

Real estate
 
384

 

 
(9
)
 

 

 

 
375

Real estate construction and other land loans
 
1,450

 

 
(49
)
 

 

 

 
1,401

Equity loans and lines of credit
 
1,565

 

 
(37
)
 

 

 

 
1,528

Consumer
 
4

 

 

 

 
(4
)
 

 

Total nonaccrual
 
$
7,586

 
$

 
$
(1,618
)
 
$

 
$
(4
)
 
$
(982
)
 
$
4,982

 

The following table provides a summary of the change in the OREO balance for the three months ended March 31, 2014 :
 
 
 
Balance
(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2014
Balance, December 31, 2013
 
$
190

Additions
 

Dispositions
 
(254
)
Write-downs
 

Net gain on disposition
 
64

Balance, March 31, 2014
 

 
OREO represents real property taken either through foreclosure or through a deed in lieu thereof from the borrower.  OREO is initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell and thereafter carried at the lower of cost or fair value, less selling costs.   We had no OREO properties at March 31, 2014 .


Allowance for Credit Losses
 
We have established a methodology for the determination of provisions for credit losses made up of general and specific allocations.  The methodology is set forth in a formal policy and takes into consideration the need for an overall allowance for credit losses as well as specific allowances that are tied to individual loans.  The allowance for credit losses is an estimate of probable incurred credit losses inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio as of the balance-sheet date. The allowance consists of two primary components, specific reserves related to impaired loans and general reserves for inherent losses related to loans that are not impaired.

For all portfolio segments, the determination of the general reserve for loans that are not impaired is based on estimates made by management, including but not limited to, consideration of historical losses by portfolio segment over the most recent 20 quarters, and qualitative factors including economic trends in the Company’s service areas, industry experience and trends, geographic concentrations, estimated collateral values, the Company’s underwriting policies, the character of the loan portfolio, and probable losses inherent in the portfolio taken as a whole. During the first quarter of 2013, management determined that the most recent 20 quarters was an appropriate look back period based on several factors including the current global economic uncertainty and various national and local economic indicators. Management determined that it was necessary to expand the average period, from a 16 quarter rolling average to a 20 quarter, to capture enough data due to the size of the portfolio to produce statistically accurate historical loss calculations. We believe this period is an appropriate look back period.

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In originating loans, we recognize that losses will be experienced and that the risk of loss will vary with, among other things, the type of loan being made, the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan, general economic conditions and, in the case of a secured loan, the quality of the collateral securing the loan.  The allowance is increased by provisions charged against earnings and reduced by net loan charge offs.  Loans are charged off when they are deemed to be uncollectible, or partially charged off when portions of a loan are deemed to be uncollectible.  Recoveries are generally recorded only when cash payments are received.

The allowance for credit losses is maintained to cover probable incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  The responsibility for the review of our assets and the determination of the adequacy lies with management and our Audit Committee.  They delegate the authority to the Chief Credit Administrator (CCA) to determine the loss reserve ratio for each type of asset and to review, at least quarterly, the adequacy of the allowance based on an evaluation of the portfolio, past experience, prevailing market conditions, amount of government guarantees, concentration in loan types and other relevant factors.

The allowance for credit losses is an estimate of the probable incurred losses in our loan and lease portfolio.  The allowance is based on: (1) losses accrued for on loans when they are probable of occurring and can be reasonably estimated and (2) losses accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance.

Credit Administration adheres to an internal asset review system and loss allowance methodology designed to provide for timely recognition of problem assets and adequate valuation allowances to cover expected asset losses.  The Bank’s asset monitoring process includes the use of asset classifications to segregate the assets, largely loans and real estate, into various risk categories.  The Bank uses the various asset classifications as a means of measuring risk and determining the adequacy of valuation allowances by using a nine-grade system to classify assets.  All credit facilities exceeding 90 days of delinquency require classification and are placed on nonaccrual.

The following table sets forth information regarding our allowance for credit losses at the dates and for the periods indicated:
 
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
For the Year Ended
December 31,
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2013
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
9,208

 
$
10,133

 
$
10,133

Provision charged to operations
 

 

 

Losses charged to allowance
 
(1,014
)
 
(1,446
)
 
(715
)
Recoveries
 
127

 
521

 
71

Balance, end of period
 
$
8,321

 
$
9,208

 
$
9,489

Allowance for credit losses to total loans at end of period
 
1.62
%
 
1.80
%
 
2.43
%
 
As of March 31, 2014 , the balance in the allowance for credit losses was $8,321,000 compared to $9,208,000 as of December 31, 2013 .  The decrease was due to net charge offs during the three months ended March 31, 2014 being greater than the amount of the provision for credit losses.  Net charge offs totaled $887,000 while there was no provision for credit losses. The majority of the net charge off in 2014 was related to a nonaccrual commercial and industrial loan charged off in the first quarter which was reserved for as of December 31, 2013 The balance of commitments to extend credit on undisbursed construction and other loans and letters of credit was $197,533,000 as of March 31, 2014 , compared to $192,667,000 as of December 31, 2013 .  At March 31, 2014 , the balance of a contingent allocation for probable loan loss experience on unfunded obligations was $157,000 .   The contingent allocation for probable loan loss experience on unfunded obligations is calculated by management using appropriate, systematic, and consistently applied process.  While related to credit losses, this allocation is not a part of ALLL and is considered separately as a liability for accounting and regulatory reporting purposes. Risks and uncertainties exist in all lending transactions and our management and Directors’ Loan Committee have established reserve levels based on economic uncertainties and other risks that exist as of each reporting period.

As of March 31, 2014 , the allowance for credit losses was 1.62% of total gross loans compared to 1.80% as of December 31, 2013 . The decrease in the ALLL as a percentage of total loans is primarily due to historical losses dropping out of the required reserve computation. In addition, the specific reserves on impaired real estate related credits declined due to improvements in the Company’s collateral position. The determination of the general reserve for loans that are not impaired is based on estimates made by management, including but not limited to, consideration of historical losses by portfolio segment over the

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most recent 20 quarters, and qualitative factors. Assumptions regarding the collateral value of various under-performing loans may affect the level and allocation of the allowance for credit losses in future periods.  The allowance may also be affected by trends in the amount of charge offs experienced or expected trends within different loan portfolios.

Non-performing loans totaled $4,982,000 as of March 31, 2014 , and $7,586,000 as of December 31, 2013 .  The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans was 167.02% and 121.38% as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , respectively.  Management believes the allowance at March 31, 2014 is adequate based upon its ongoing analysis of the loan portfolio, historical loss trends and other factors.  However, no assurance can be given that the Company may not sustain charge-offs which are in excess of the allowance in any given period.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets
 
Business combinations involving the Company’s acquisition of the equity interests or net assets of another enterprise give rise to goodwill.  Total goodwill at March 31, 2014 , was $29,917,000 consisting of $14,643,000 , $8,934,000 and $6,340,000 representing the excess of the cost of Service 1 st,  Bank of Madera County, and Visalia Community Bank, respectively, over the net of the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transactions accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.  The value of goodwill is ultimately derived from the Bank’s ability to generate net earnings after the acquisitions and is not deductible for tax purposes.  A significant decline in net earnings could be indicative of a decline in the fair value of goodwill and result in impairment.  For that reason, goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment.

Management performed an annual impairment test in the third quarter of 2013 utilizing various qualitative factors.  Management believes these factors are sufficient and comprehensive and as such, no further factors need to be assessed at this time. Based on management’s analysis performed, no impairment was required. Goodwill is also tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the Company below its carrying amount.  No such events or circumstances arose during the first three months of 2014 .

The intangible assets represent the estimated fair value of the core deposit relationships acquired in the acquisition of Service 1st in 2008 of $1,400,000, and the 2013 acquisition of Visalia Community Bank of $1,365,000.  Core deposit intangibles are being amortized using the straight-line method (which approximates the effective interest method) over estimated lives of seven to ten years from the date of acquisition.  The carrying value of intangible assets at March 31, 2014 was $1,596,000 , net of $1,169,000 in accumulated amortization expense.  The carrying value at December 31, 2013 was $1,680,000 , net of $1,085,000 accumulated amortization expense.  We evaluate the remaining useful lives quarterly to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining periods of amortization.  Based on the evaluation, no changes to the remaining useful lives was required in the first three months of 2014 .  Amortization expense recognized was $84,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 and $50,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 .
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s estimated core deposit intangible amortization expense for each of the next five years (in thousands):
Years Ended
 
Estimated Core Deposit Intangible Amortization
2014
 
$
253

2015
 
320

2016
 
137

2017
 
137

2018
 
137

Thereafter
 
612

 
 
$
1,596


Deposits and Borrowings
 
The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to applicable legal limits. All of a depositors’ accounts at an insured depository institution, including all non-interest bearing transactions accounts, are insured by the FDIC up to standard maximum deposit insurance amount of $250,000 for each deposit insurance ownership category.
 
Total deposits decrease d $13,147,000 or 1.31% to $990,996,000 as of March 31, 2014 , compared to $1,004,143,000 as of December 31, 2013 , due to recurring seasonal patterns.  Interest-bearing deposits decrease d $11,132,000 or 1.72% to

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$636,619,000 as of March 31, 2014 , compared to $647,751,000 as of December 31, 2013 .  Non-interest bearing deposits decrease d $2,015,000 or 0.57% to $354,377,000 as of March 31, 2014 , compared to $356,392,000 as of December 31, 2013 .  Average non-interest bearing deposits to average total deposits was 35.38% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to 30.69% for the same period in 2013 .

The composition of the deposits and average interest rates paid at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized in the table below.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2014
 
% of
Total
Deposits
 
Effective
Rate
 
December 31, 2013
 
% of
Total
Deposits
 
Effective
Rate
NOW accounts
 
$
194,877

 
19.7
%
 
0.13
%
 
$
182,364

 
18.2
%
 
0.15
%
MMA accounts
 
208,921

 
21.0
%
 
0.10
%
 
234,515

 
23.3
%
 
0.12
%
Time deposits
 
165,384

 
16.7
%
 
0.42
%
 
168,954

 
16.8
%
 
0.48
%
Savings deposits
 
67,437

 
6.8
%
 
0.07
%
 
61,918

 
6.2
%
 
0.08
%
Total interest-bearing
 
636,619

 
64.2
%
 
0.19
%
 
647,751

 
64.5
%
 
0.22
%
Non-interest bearing
 
354,377

 
35.8
%
 
 
 
356,392

 
35.5
%
 
 
Total deposits
 
$
990,996

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
$
1,004,143

 
100.0
%
 
 

Other Borrowings
 
There were no short term or long term FHLB borrowings as of March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013 . We maintain a line of credit with the FHLB collateralized by government securities and loans. Refer to Liquidity section below for further discussion of FHLB advances.

The Company holds junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (trust preferred securities).  Under applicable regulatory guidance, the amount of trust preferred securities that is eligible as Tier 1 capital is limited to 25% of the Company’s Tier 1 capital on a pro forma basis.  At March 31, 2014 , all of the trust preferred securities that have been issued qualify as Tier 1 capital.  Interest on the trust preferred securities is payable and the rate is adjusted to equal the three month LIBOR plus 1.60% each January 7, April 7, July 7 or October 7 of each year.  The rates were 1.84% and 1.90% at March 31, 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Interest expense recognized by the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $24,000 and $25,000 , respectively.


Capital
 
Our shareholders’ equity was $126,168,000 as of March 31, 2014 , compared to $120,043,000 as of December 31, 2013 .  The increase in shareholders’ equity is the result of an increase of $35,000 in common stock, an increase of $2,070,000 in retained earnings, and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income net of tax of $4,020,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 .

During the first quarter ended of 2014 , the Company declared and paid $546,000 in cash dividends ( $0.05 per common share) to holders of common stock. The Company declared and paid a total of $2,048,000 in cash dividends ($0.20 per common share) to holders of common stock during the year ended December 31, 2013. During the first quarter of 2014, the Bank declared and paid cash dividends to the Company of $500,000 in connection with the cash dividends approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. During 2013, the Bank declared and paid cash dividends to the Company of $18,000,000 in connection with the VCB acquisition, the Series C Preferred redemption, and cash dividends approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Bank would not declare any dividend that, subsequent to payment, would cause it to be deemed not “well capitalized” under applicable banking laws and regulations.
 
Management considers capital requirements as part of its strategic planning process.  The strategic plan calls for continuing increases in assets and liabilities, and the capital required may therefore be in excess of retained earnings.  The ability to obtain capital is dependent upon the capital markets as well as our performance.  Management regularly evaluates sources of capital and the timing required to meet its strategic objectives.  The assessment of capital adequacy is dependent on several factors including asset quality, earnings trends, liquidity and economic conditions.  Maintenance of adequate capital levels is integral to providing stability to the Company.  The Company needs to maintain substantial levels of regulatory capital to give it maximum flexibility in the changing regulatory environment and to respond to changes in the market and economic conditions including acquisition opportunities.

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On July 2, 2013, the Federal Reserve approved final rules that substantially amend the regulatory risk-based capital rules applicable to the Company and the Bank. The FDIC and the OCC have subsequently approved these rules. The final rules were adopted following the issuance of proposed rules by the Federal Reserve in June 2012, and implement the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act. Basel III refers to two consultative documents released by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2009, the rules text released in December 2010, and loss absorbency rules issued in January 2011, which include significant changes to bank capital, leverage and liquidity requirements.

The rules include new risk-based capital and leverage ratios, which will be phased in from 2015 to 2019, and will refine the definition of what constitutes “capital” for purposes of calculating those ratios. The new minimum capital level requirements applicable to the Company and the Bank under the final rules will be: (i) a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6% (increased from 4%); (iii) a total capital ratio of 8% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4% for all institutions. The final rules also establish a “capital conservation buffer” above the new regulatory minimum capital requirements, which must consist entirely of common equity Tier 1 capital. The capital conservation buffer will be phased-in over four years beginning on January 1, 2016, as follows: the maximum buffer will be 0.625% of risk-weighted assets for 2016, 1.25% for 2017, 1.875% for 2018, and 2.5% for 2019 and thereafter. This will result in the following minimum ratios beginning in 2019: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0%, (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%, and (iii) a total capital ratio of 10.5%. Under the final rules, institutions are subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses if its capital level falls below the buffer amount. These limitations establish a maximum percentage of eligible retained income that could be utilized for such actions.

Basel III provided discretion for regulators to impose an additional buffer, the “countercyclical buffer,” of up to 2.5% of common equity Tier 1 capital to take into account the macro-financial environment and periods of excessive credit growth. However, the final rules permit the countercyclical buffer to be applied only to “advanced approach banks” ( i.e. , banks with $250 billion or more in total assets or $10 billion or more in total foreign exposures), which currently excludes the Company and the Bank. The final rules also implement revisions and clarifications consistent with Basel III regarding the various components of Tier 1 capital, including common equity, unrealized gains and losses, as well as certain instruments that will no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital, some of which will be phased out over time. However, the final rules provide that small depository institution holding companies with less than $15 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2009 (which includes the Company and the Bank) will be able to permanently include non-qualifying instruments that were issued and included in Tier 1 or Tier 2 capital prior to May 19, 2010 in additional Tier 1 or Tier 2 capital until they redeem such instruments or until the instruments mature.

The final rules also contain revisions to the prompt corrective action framework, which is designed to place restrictions on insured depository institutions, including the Bank, if their capital levels begin to show signs of weakness. These revisions take effect January 1, 2015. Under the prompt corrective action requirements, which are designed to complement the capital conservation buffer, insured depository institutions will be required to meet the following increased capital level requirements in order to qualify as “well capitalized:” (i) a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8% (increased from 6%); (iii) a total capital ratio of 10% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5% (increased from 4%).

The final rules set forth certain changes for the calculation of risk-weighted assets, which we will be required to utilize beginning January 1, 2015. The standardized approach final rule utilizes an increased number of credit risk exposure categories and risk weights, and also addresses: (i) an alternative standard of creditworthiness consistent with Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act Act; (ii) revisions to recognition of credit risk mitigation; (iii) rules for risk weighting of equity exposures and past due loans; (iv) revised capital treatment for derivatives and repo-style transactions; and (v) disclosure requirements for top-tier banking organizations with $50 billion or more in total assets that are not subject to the “advance approach rules” that apply to banks with greater than $250 billion in consolidated assets. Based on our current capital composition and levels, we believe that we would be in compliance with the requirements as set forth in the final rules if they were presently in effect.


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The following table presents the Company’s and the Bank’s Regulatory capital ratios as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 .
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Central Valley Community Bancorp and Subsidiary
 
$
94,381

 
8.63
%
 
$
88,320

 
8.14
%
Minimum regulatory requirement
 
$
43,739

 
4.00
%
 
$
43,394

 
4.00
%
Central Valley Community Bank
 
$
93,844

 
8.59
%
 
$
87,674

 
8.09
%
Minimum requirement for “Well-Capitalized” institution
 
$
54,648

 
5.00
%
 
$
54,218

 
5.00
%
Minimum regulatory requirement
 
$
43,718

 
4.00
%
 
$
43,375

 
4.00
%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Central Valley Community Bancorp and Subsidiary
 
$
94,381

 
14.67
%
 
$
88,320

 
13.88
%
Minimum regulatory requirement
 
$
25,734

 
4.00
%
 
$
25,454

 
4.00
%
Central Valley Community Bank
 
$
93,844

 
14.60
%
 
$
87,674

 
13.79
%
Minimum requirement for “Well-Capitalized” institution
 
$
38,567

 
6.00
%
 
$
38,151

 
6.00
%
Minimum regulatory requirement
 
$
25,711

 
4.00
%
 
$
25,434

 
4.00
%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Central Valley Community Bancorp and Subsidiary
 
$
102,428

 
15.92
%
 
$
96,292

 
15.13
%
Minimum regulatory requirement
 
$
51,468

 
8.00
%
 
$
50,908

 
8.00
%
Central Valley Community Bank
 
$
101,884

 
15.85
%
 
$
95,639

 
15.04
%
Minimum requirement for “Well-Capitalized” institution
 
$
64,278

 
10.00
%
 
$
63,585

 
10.00
%
Minimum regulatory requirement
 
$
51,422

 
8.00
%
 
$
50,868

 
8.00
%
 
We are required to deduct the disallowed portion of net deferred tax assets from Tier 1 capital in calculating our capital ratios.  Generally, disallowed deferred tax assets that are dependent upon future taxable income are limited to the lesser of the amount of deferred tax assets that we expect to realize within one year, based on projected future taxable income, or 10% of the amount of our Tier 1 capital. Accordingly, $3,637,000 in disallowed deferred tax assets were deducted from Tier 1 capital for the Company at March 31, 2014 , compared to $7,330,000 at December 31, 2013 . $3,442,000 in disallowed deferred tax assets were deducted from Tier 1 capital for the Bank at March 31, 2014 , compared to $7,155,000 at December 31, 2013 . The Company's deferred tax assets decreased approximately $3.147 million since December 31, 2013 .
 
Liquidity
 
Liquidity management involves our ability to meet cash flow requirements arising from fluctuations in deposit levels and demands of daily operations, which include funding of securities purchases, providing for customers’ credit needs and ongoing repayment of borrowings.  Our liquidity is actively managed on a daily basis and reviewed periodically by our management and Director’s Asset/Liability Committees.  This process is intended to ensure the maintenance of sufficient funds to meet our needs, including adequate cash flow for off-balance sheet commitments.
 
Our primary sources of liquidity are derived from financing activities which include the acceptance of customer and, to a lesser extent, broker deposits, Federal funds facilities with correspondent banks, and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.  These funding sources are augmented by payments of principal and interest on loans, the routine maturities and pay downs of securities from the securities portfolio, the stability of our core deposits and the ability to sell investment securities.  As of March 31, 2014 , the Company had unpledged securities totaling $325,324,000 available as a secondary source of liquidity and total cash and cash equivalents of $95,531,000 .  Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2014 decrease d 14.74% compared to December 31, 2013 .  Primary uses of funds include withdrawal of and interest payments on deposits, originations and purchases of loans, purchases of investment securities, and payment of operating expenses. Due to the negative impact of the slow economic recovery, we have been cautiously managing our asset quality. Consequently, expanding our portfolio or finding appropriate adequate investments to utilize some of our excess liquidity has been difficult in the current economic environment.

As a means of augmenting our liquidity, we have established federal funds lines with our correspondent banks.  At March 31, 2014 , our available borrowing capacity includes approximately $40,000,000 in unsecured credit lines with our correspondent banks, $286,239,000 in unused FHLB advances and a $19,000 secured credit line at the Federal Reserve Bank.  We believe our

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liquidity sources to be stable and adequate.  At March 31, 2014 , we were not aware of any information that was reasonably likely to have a material effect on our liquidity position.
 
The following table reflects the Company’s credit lines, balances outstanding, and pledged collateral at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 :
Credit Lines (In thousands)
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Unsecured Credit Lines
 
 

 
 

(interest rate varies with market):
 
 

 
 

Credit limit
 
$
40,000

 
$
40,000

Balance outstanding
 
$

 
$

Federal Home Loan Bank
 
 

 
 

(interest rate at prevailing interest rate):
 
 

 
 

Credit limit
 
$
286,239

 
$
272,797

Balance outstanding
 
$

 
$

Collateral pledged
 
$
153,611

 
$
119,539

Fair value of collateral
 
$
153,814

 
$
119,902

Federal Reserve Bank
 
 

 
 

(interest rate at prevailing discount interest rate):
 
 

 
 

Credit limit
 
$
19

 
$
51

Balance outstanding
 
$

 
$

Collateral pledged
 
$
18

 
$
48

Fair value of collateral
 
$
19

 
$
52

 
The liquidity of the parent company, Central Valley Community Bancorp, is primarily dependent on the payment of cash dividends by its subsidiary, Central Valley Community Bank, subject to limitations imposed by the regulations.
 
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ITEMS
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance risk.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they are funded or related fees are incurred or received.  For an expanded discussion of these financial instruments, refer to Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included herein and Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K.
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is party to various operating leases.  For a fuller discussion of these financial instruments, refer to Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

None to report
 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
As of the end of the period covered by this report, management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures with respect to the information generated for use in this Quarterly Report. The evaluation was based in part upon reports provided by a number of executives.   Based upon, and as of the date of that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures, as so amended, were effective to provide reasonable assurances that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 

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There was no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

In designing and evaluating disclosure controls and procedures, the Company’s management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurances of achieving the desired control objectives and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
 
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
None to report.
 
ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS
 
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 , which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.  The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our Company.  Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. With respect to risks and uncertainties relating to the recently completed acquisition of Visalia Community Bank, you should consider the factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC relating to the acquisition.
 
ITEM 2 CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
None to report.
 

ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
No material changes to report.
 
ITEM 4 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None to report
 
ITEM 5 OTHER INFORMATION
 
None to report.


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ITEM 6 EXHIBITS
 
10.110

 
Executive Salary Continuation Agreement by and between Central Valley Community Bank and James M. Ford, dated April 4, 2014
 
 
 
10.111

 
Life Insurance Endorsement Method Split Dollar Plan Agreement by and between Central Valley Community Bank and James M. Ford, dated April 4, 2014
 
 
 
10.112

 
Restricted Stock Agreement by and between Central Valley Community Bancorp and James M. Ford, dated March 19, 2014
 
 
 
31.1

 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(d) / 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
 
31.2

 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(d) / 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
 
32.1

 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) / 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
 
 
32.2

 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) / 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation document
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension labels Linkbase Document
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Link Document

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Central Valley Community Bancorp
 
 
 
Date: May 12, 2014
/s/ Daniel J. Doyle
 
Daniel J. Doyle
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
Date: May 12, 2014
/s/ David A. Kinross
 
David A. Kinross
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
 
 
 
10.110
 
Executive Salary Continuation Agreement by and between Central Valley Community Bank and James M. Ford, dated April 4, 2014 (1)
 
 
 
10.111

 
Life Insurance Endorsement Method Split Dollar Plan Agreement by and between Central Valley Community Bank and James M. Ford, dated April 4, 2014 (1)
 
 
 
10.112

 
Restricted Stock Agreement by and between Central Valley Community Bancorp and James M. Ford, dated March 19, 2014 (1)
 
 
 
31.1

 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(d) / 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (1)
 
 
 
31.2

 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(d) / 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (1)
 
 
 
32.1

 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) / 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. (2)
 
 
 
32.2

 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) / 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. (2)
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document (2)
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (2)
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document (2)
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase (2)
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension labels Linkbase Document (2)
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Link Document (2)
 

(1)           Filed herewith.
 
(2)           Furnished herewith and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.


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EXHIBIT 10.110

EXECUTIVE SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT
This Executive Salary Continuation Agreement (the “ Agreement ”) is made effective April 4, 2014 (the “ Effective Date ”), and is entered into by and between Central Valley Community Bank (the “ Bank ”) and James Ford (the “ Executive ”), each a “ Party ” and together the “ Parties .”
RECITALS
A.
The Executive is a valued executive of the Bank, and currently serves as the Bank’s President.
B.
The Bank’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) has determined that the Executive’s services to the Bank are valuable. The Bank and the Executive desire to enter into this Agreement under which the Bank has agreed to make certain payments to the Executive at retirement.
C.
The Parties intend that this Agreement shall constitute an unfunded arrangement maintained primarily to provide supplemental retirement benefits for the Executive under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ ERISA ”). The parties further intend that this Agreement shall constitute a nonqualified deferred compensation arrangement under the Internal Revenue Code (“ Code ”). The Executive is fully advised of the Bank’s financial status and has had substantial input in the design of and benefits provided under this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
I. EMPLOYMENT
The Bank agrees to employ the Executive in such capacity as the Bank may from time to time determine. The Executive will continue in the employ of the Bank in such capacity and with such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to him, and with such compensation as may be determined from time to time by the Board. Subject to the terms of this Agreement and any current or future employment agreement between the Bank and the Executive, either the Bank or the Executive may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or for no reason.
II. FRINGE BENEFITS
The salary continuation benefits provided by this Agreement are granted by the Bank as a fringe benefit to the Executive and are not part of any salary reduction plan or an arrangement deferring a bonus or a salary increase. The Executive has no option to take any current payment or bonus in lieu of salary continuation benefits.
III. RETIREMENT BENEFIT AND EARLY RETIREMENT BENEFIT

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For purposes of this Section, “ Retirement ” and “ Retire ” mean that the Executive remains in the continuous employ of the Bank from the Effective Date and then retires from active employment (and his Employment Terminates) with the Bank, after September 1, 2018.
A. Retirement Benefit .
If the Executive Retires on or after September 1, 2023, the Bank shall pay the Executive an annual retirement benefit equal to One Hundred Thousand Dollars and No/100 ($100,000.00), in equal monthly installments (each of which shall be 1/12 of the annual benefit), for a period of one hundred twenty (120) months, commencing on the first day of the month following the date of the Executive’s Retirement. Beginning with the thirteenth month that benefits are paid, and continuing thereafter until paid in full, the annual benefit shall be increased each year by three percent (3%) from the previous year’s benefit to account for cost of living increases. In the event of the Executive’s death prior to the date all payments have been made, Section IV of this Agreement shall control. Any benefit payable under this Section shall be subject to reduction or elimination as provided in Section VII.
B. Early Retirement Benefit .
If the Executive Retires on or after September 1, 2018, and prior to September 1, 2023, the Bank shall pay the Executive an annual early retirement benefit, based on the month of retirement, equal to:
Retirement Month
Ret. Year
Annual Amount
 
 
Retirement Month
Ret. Year
Annual Amount
 
 
Retirement Month
Ret. Year
Annual Amount
September
2018

$50,000

 
 
May
2020

$66,667

 
 
January
2022

$83,333

October
2018

$50,833

 
 
June
2020

$67,500

 
 
February
2022

$84,167

November
2018

$51,667

 
 
July
2020

$68,333

 
 
March
2022

$85,000

December
2018

$52,500

 
 
August
2020

$69,167

 
 
April
2022

$85,833

January
2019

$53,333

 
 
September
2020

$70,000

 
 
May
2022

$86,667

February
2019

$54,167

 
 
October
2020

$70,833

 
 
June
2022

$87,500

March
2019

$55,000

 
 
November
2020

$71,667

 
 
July
2022

$88,333

April
2019

$55,833

 
 
December
2020

$72,500

 
 
August
2022

$89,167

May
2019

$56,667

 
 
January
2021

$73,333

 
 
September
2022

$90,000

June
2019

$57,500

 
 
February
2021

$74,167

 
 
October
2022

$90,833

July
2019

$58,333

 
 
March
2021

$75,000

 
 
November
2022

$91,667

August
2019

$59,167

 
 
April
2021

$75,833

 
 
December
2022

$92,500

September
2019

$60,000

 
 
May
2021

$76,667

 
 
January
2023

$93,333

October
2019

$60,833

 
 
June
2021

$77,500

 
 
February
2023

$94,166

November
2019

$61,667

 
 
July
2021

$78,333

 
 
March
2023

$95,000

December
2019

$62,500

 
 
August
2021

$79,167

 
 
April
2023

$95,833

January
2020

$63,333

 
 
September
2021

$80,000

 
 
May
2023

$96,666

February
2020

$64,167

 
 
October
2021

$80,833

 
 
June
2023

$97,500

March
2020

$65,000

 
 
November
2021

$81,667

 
 
July
2023

$98,333

April
2020

$65,833

 
 
December
2021

$82,500

 
 
August
2023

$99,166

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September
2023

$100,000



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The early retirement benefit shall be paid in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement, in equal monthly installments (each of which shall be 1/12 of the annual benefit) for a period of one hundred twenty (120) months, commencing on the first day of the month following the date of the Executive’s Retirement. Beginning with the thirteenth month that benefits are paid, and continuing thereafter until paid in full, the annual benefit shall be increased each year by three percent (3%) from the previous year’s benefit to account for cost of living increases. In the event of the Executive’s death prior to the date all payments have been made, Section IV of this Agreement shall control. Any benefit payable under this Section shall be subject to reduction or elimination as provided in Section VII. If the Executive Retires before September 1, 2018, this Agreement shall immediately terminate and the Executive shall not be entitled to receive any benefits under this Agreement.
IV. DEATH BENEFIT
In the event of the Executive’s death, no benefits shall be payable hereunder and this Agreement shall automatically terminate. If the Executive is already in pay status at the time of his death, no further payments will be made, and his right to any additional payments will terminate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Policy(ies) described in that certain Life Insurance Endorsement Method Split Dollar Agreement between the Bank and the Executive of even date herewith (the “Split Dollar Agreement”) is/are surrendered, lapse or are otherwise terminated by the Bank, and the Bank does not replace such Policy(ies) with other comparable life insurance, such that no death benefits are payable under the Split Dollar Agreement, then in the event of the Executive’s death, the Executive’s beneficiaries under the Split Dollar Agreement shall be entitled to the payment of the benefits, if any, described in Section VI(A) or VI(B) of the Split Dollar Agreement, as applicable, in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement.
V. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND DISABILITY
Termination of Employment ” or “ Employment Terminates ” means that the Executive’s employment with the Bank is terminated and the Executive actually separates from service with the Bank and does not continue in his prior capacity. Termination of Employment does not include the Executive’s military leave, sick leave or other bona fide leave of absence (such as temporary employment with the government) if the period of leave does not exceed six months, or if longer, so long as his right to reemployment with the Bank is provided either in contract or by statute. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall be deemed to have terminated, and Executive shall have suffered an Employment Termination, when the Parties reasonably anticipate that Executive will have a permanent reduction in the level of bona fide services provided to the Bank, to a level of service that is less than fifty percent (50%) of the average level of bona fide services provided by Executive to the Bank in the immediately preceding thirty-six (36) month period. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the terms “ Termination of Employment ” and “ Employment Terminates ” shall be construed in accordance with Code Section 409A, together with regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder, as amended from time to time (collectively referred to as “ Code Section 409A ”).

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A.      Voluntary Termination of Employment .
In the event of the Executive’s Voluntary Termination prior to Retirement or prior to a Change In Control, this Agreement shall immediately terminate and the Executive shall not be entitled to receive any benefits under this Agreement. “ Voluntary Termination ” means the Executive’s Employment Terminates prior to Retirement by Executive’s voluntary action.
B.      Involuntary Termination of Employment .
In the event of the Executive’s Involuntary Termination on or after September 1, 2018, and prior to Retirement, the Bank shall pay the Executive an involuntary termination benefit, in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement. The involuntary termination benefit shall be an amount equal to the present value (determined as of the first day of the month in which Involuntary Termination occurs) of the annual early retirement benefit that Executive would have received for ten (10) years had Executive Retired on the first day of the month in which Involuntary Termination occurs, as described in Section III(B) above. The involuntary termination benefit shall be paid in a lump sum, determined by using the assumptions set forth in Section IX(K) and the payment shall be made on the date the Executive attains age sixty-five (65). In the event of the Executive’s Involuntary Termination prior to September 1, 2018, no benefits shall be payable under this Agreement. “ Involuntary Termination ” means the Executive’s Employment Terminates by action of the Bank prior to Retirement, and such Termination of Employment is not For Cause. Any benefit payable under this Section shall be subject to reduction or elimination as provided in Section VII.
C.      Termination of Employment For Cause .
In the event the Executive’s Employment Terminates For Cause prior to Retirement, then this Agreement shall immediately terminate and the Executive shall forfeit all benefits and shall not be entitled to receive any benefits under this Agreement. “ For Cause ” shall mean any of the following actions by the Executive that result in an adverse effect on the Bank: (1) gross negligence or gross neglect; (2) the commission of a felony or gross misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, fraud, or dishonesty; (3) the willful violation of any law, rule, or regulation (other than a traffic violation or similar offense); (4) an intentional failure to perform stated duties; or (5) a breach of fiduciary duty involving personal profit. If a dispute arises as to whether Termination of Employment was For Cause, such dispute shall be resolved by arbitration as set forth in this Agreement.
D.      Disability .
In the event the Executive becomes Disabled on or after September 1, 2018, and prior to Retirement or Termination of Employment, and Executive’s Employment Terminates because of such Disability, the Bank shall pay the Executive an annual disability benefit in an amount determined by calculating the annual amount payable if the Executive’s Accrual Balance, determined as of the first day of the month in which the Executive’s Employment Terminates due to Disability, is paid over ten (10) years with interest accruals. The Accrual Balance shall be calculated on a monthly basis as described in Section IV above.

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The disability benefit shall be paid in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement, in equal monthly installments (each of which shall be 1/12 of the annual benefit) for a period of one hundred twenty (120) months, commencing on the first day of the month following the date of the Executive’s Termination of Employment. Beginning with the thirteenth month that benefits are paid, and continuing thereafter until paid in full, the annual benefit shall be increased each year by three percent (3%) from the previous year’s benefit to account for cost of living increases. In the event of the Executive’s death prior to the date all payments have been made, Section IV of this Agreement shall control. Any benefit payable under this Section shall be subject to reduction or elimination as provided in Section VII.
Disabled ” or “ Disability ” shall mean that the Executive (1) is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months; or (2) is, by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than 3 months under an accident and health plan covering Bank employees. If there is a dispute regarding whether the Executive is Disabled, such dispute shall be resolved by a mutually agreeable physician. Such resolution shall be binding upon all Parties to this Agreement. The determination of Disability shall be made in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner applied to all Bank employees under similar circumstances. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the term “ Disability ” shall be construed in accordance with Code Section 409A.
VI. CHANGE IN CONTROL
Upon a Change In Control, the Bank shall pay the Executive a lump sum payment equal to the present value (calculated using the assumptions set forth in Section IX(K), determined as of the date of payment) of one hundred percent (100%) of the benefit that the Executive would have received under Section III(A) had the Executive been employed by the Bank until September 1, 2023. The lump sum payment shall be made on the first day of the month following the date of Change In Control. The payment of a lump sum pursuant to this Section shall be in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement. Any benefit payable under this Section shall be subject to reduction or elimination as provided in Section VII.
A “ Change In Control ” shall be deemed to have occurred on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group, acquires ownership of stock of the Bank that, together with stock held by such person or group, constitutes more than fifty percent (50%) of the total fair market value or total voting power of the stock of the Bank. However, if any one person or more than one person acting as a group, is considered to own more than fifty percent (50%) of the total fair market value or total voting power of the stock of the Bank, the acquisition of additional stock by the same person or persons will not be considered to cause a Change In Control. Further, an increase in the percentage of stock owned by any one person, or persons acting as a group, as a result of a transaction in which the Bank acquires its stock in exchange for property will not be considered to cause a Change In Control. Transfers of Bank stock on account of death, gift, transfers between family members or transfers to a qualified retirement plan maintained by the Bank shall not be considered

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in determining whether there has been a Change In Control. For purposes of this Section, the term “ Bank ” shall include any holding company, meaning any corporation that is a majority shareholder of the Bank. A “Change In Control ” shall be interpreted in accordance with the definition of “ Change in Ownership ” under Code Section 409A, and to the extent that an event or series of events does not constitute a “ Change in Ownership ” under Code Section 409A, the event or series of events will not constitute a “ Change In Control ” under this Agreement.
VII. LEGAL AND REGULATORY RESTRICTIONS ON BENEFIT PAYMENTS
Benefit payments under this Agreement are subject to any restrictions imposed by applicable state or federal laws, rules, regulations, or orders or directives issued by regulatory authorities (referred to as “Payment Restrictions”). Bank shall not be required to make any payment to Executive or take any other action under this Agreement if such payment or action will or reasonably could result in any violation of any Payment Restrictions, including but not limited to the specific Payment Restrictions described in this subsections (A) and (B) below.
A.
Restrictions on Contracts and Payments for Insured Depository Institutions in Troubled Status .
The parties acknowledge and agree that while the restrictions contained in the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, Section 18(k) [12 U.S.C. §1828(k)], relating to contracts for and payment of executive compensation and benefits by insured depository institutions in “troubled” condition, do not currently apply to the Bank or the Executive, such provisions could apply in the future.
B.      Delayed Payments to Certain Executives Under Code Section 409A .
If Executive is a Specified Employee as of the date of Termination of Employment, payments under this Agreement may not be made before the date that is six months after Termination of Employment (or, if earlier than the end of the six-month period, the date of death of the Executive). Payments to which the Executive would otherwise be entitled during the first six months following Termination of Employment, but for this Six-Month Delay provision, shall be accumulated and paid on the first day of the seventh month following Termination of Employment.
(i) Specified Employee .
Executive shall be deemed to be a “ Specified Employee ” if, as of the date of Executive’s Termination of Employment, Executive is a Key Employee of the Bank and the Bank (or its holding company, Central Valley Community Bancorp) has stock which is publicly traded on an established securities market or otherwise.
(ii) Key Employee .
If Executive meets each of the requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 416(i)(1)(A)(i), (ii), and (iii) (applied in accordance with the regulations thereunder and disregarding Section 416(i)(5)) at any time during a twelve month period ending on December 31 (the “ Specified Employee Identification Date ”), then Executive shall be treated as a Key Employee for the entire twelve

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month period beginning on the following April 1. Such April 1 date shall be the “ Specified Employee Effective Date ” for purposes of Section 409A.
C.      Clawback .
In the event that any Payment Restrictions or any contractual arrangement with or required by a regulatory authority require Bank to seek or demand repayment or return of any payments made to Executive under this Agreement for any reason, Executive agrees to repay to Bank the aggregate amount of such payments no later than thirty (30) days following Executive’s receipt of a written notice from Bank indicating that payments received by Executive under this Agreement are subject to recapture or clawback.
VIII. RESTRICTIONS ON FUNDING
The Bank shall have no obligation to set aside, earmark or entrust any fund or money with which to pay its obligations under this Agreement. To the extent the Executive or any successor in interest becomes eligible to receive benefits under this Agreement, he or she shall be and remain a general creditor of the Bank in the same manner as any other creditor having a general claim for unpaid compensation. The Bank reserves the absolute right, in its sole discretion, to purchase life insurance in conjunction with the benefits provided under this Agreement. The Bank further reserves the absolute right, in its sole discretion, to establish a grantor trust which may be used to hold Bank assets to be maintained as reserves against the Bank’s unfunded, unsecured obligations hereunder. Such reserves shall at all times be subject to the claims of the Bank’s creditors. If a trust or other vehicle is established, the Bank’s obligations hereunder shall be reduced to the extent assets are utilized to meet its obligations. Any trust established by the Bank and the assets held in trust shall conform in substance to the terms of the model trust described in Revenue Procedure 92-64, 1992-33 IRB 11 (8-17-92). The Bank reserves the absolute right, in its sole discretion, to terminate any life insurance purchased or any grantor trust established for these purposes at any time, in whole or in part. At no time shall the Executive have any lien or right, title or interest in or to any specific investment or to any assets of the Bank. If the Bank elects to invest in a life insurance, disability or annuity policy upon the life of the Executive, then the Executive shall assist the Bank by freely submitting to a physical exam and supplying such additional information necessary to obtain such insurance or annuities.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A.      Prohibition Against Alienation or Assignment .
The Executive, his surviving spouse, and any other beneficiary(ies) under this Agreement shall not have any power or right to transfer, assign, anticipate, hypothecate, mortgage, commute, modify or otherwise encumber in advance any benefit which may become payable hereunder. No benefits shall be subject to seizure for the payment of any debts, judgments, alimony or separate maintenance owed by the Executive or the Executive’s beneficiary(ies), or be transferable by operation of law in the event of bankruptcy, insolvency or otherwise. In the event the Executive or any beneficiary attempts to assign, commute, hypothecate, transfer or dispose of the benefits which may become payable hereunder, the Bank’s liabilities shall forthwith cease and terminate.

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B.      Binding Obligation of the Bank and Any Successor in Interest .
The Bank shall not merge or consolidate into or with another bank or sell substantially all of its assets to another bank, firm or person until such bank, firm or person agrees, in writing, to assume and discharge the Bank’s duties and obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Parties, their successors, beneficiaries, heirs and personal representatives.
C.      Amendment or Revocation .
It is agreed by and between the Parties that, during the lifetime of the Executive, this Agreement may be amended or revoked at any time or times, in whole or in part, by the mutual written consent of the Executive and the Bank.
D.      Gender .
Whenever in this Agreement words are used in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender, they shall be read and construed as in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender, whenever they should so apply.
E.      Effect on Other Bank Benefit Plans .
Except as provided in Section VII, nothing contained in this Agreement shall affect the Executive’s rights or shall create any rights to participate in or be covered by any qualified or non-qualified pension, profit-sharing, group, bonus or other supplemental compensation or fringe benefit plan sponsored or offered by the Bank.
F.      Headings .
Headings and subheadings in this Agreement are inserted for reference and convenience only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
G.      Applicable Law .
The validity and interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the State of California.
H.      Partial Invalidity .
If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of this Agreement is determined by an arbitrator or a court to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, such determination shall not render any other term, provision, covenant, or condition invalid, void, or unenforceable, and the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding such partial invalidity.



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I.      Not a Contract of Employment .
This Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a contract of employment between the Parties, nor shall any provision hereof restrict the right of the Bank to discharge the Executive, or restrict the right of the Executive to terminate employment.
J.      Effective Date .
This Agreement shall be effective on the Effective Date specified above.
K.      Present Value .
All present value calculations under this Agreement shall be based on the following discount rate:
Discount Rate:
The discount rate as used in the APB 12 calculations for this Agreement. The initial rate shall be four and 55/100 percent (4.55%).
L.      Contradiction in Terms of Agreement and Exhibits .
If there is a contradiction in the terms of this Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto with respect to the benefits payable, then the terms set forth in the Agreement shall control.
X. ERISA PROVISIONS
A.      Named Fiduciary and Plan Administrator .
The “ Named Fiduciary and Plan Administrator ” of this Agreement shall be Central Valley Community Bank. The Board, in its discretion, may appoint one or more individuals to serve in this capacity. As Named Fiduciary and Plan Administrator, the Bank shall be responsible for the management, control and administration of the Agreement. The Named Fiduciary may delegate to others certain aspects of the management and operation, including the employment of advisors and the delegation of ministerial duties to qualified individuals.
B.      Claims Procedure and Arbitration .
In the event a dispute arises with respect to benefits under this Agreement and the disputed benefits are not paid, then the Executive or his beneficiaries may make a written claim to the Named Fiduciary and Plan Administrator named above within sixty (60) days from the date payments are refused. The Named Fiduciary and Plan Administrator shall review the written claim and, if the claim is denied in whole or in part, they shall respond in writing within sixty (60) days of receipt of such claim, stating specific reasons for the denial, and providing references to the provisions of this Agreement upon which the denial is based and any additional material or information necessary to perfect the claim. Such written notice shall further indicate the additional steps to be taken by

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claimant(s) if a further review of the claim is desired. A claim shall be deemed denied if the Named Fiduciary and Plan Administrator fail to take any action within the prescribed sixty (60) day period.
If claimants desire a second review they shall notify the Named Fiduciary and Plan Administrator in writing within sixty (60) days of the initial claim denial. Claimants may review this Agreement or any documents relating thereto and submit any written issues and comments that may be appropriate. In their sole discretion, the Named Fiduciary and Plan Administrator shall then review the second claim and provide a written decision within sixty (60) days of receipt of such claim. This decision shall likewise state the specific reasons for the decision and shall include reference to specific provisions of this Agreement upon which the decision is based.
If claimants continue to dispute the benefit denial based upon completed performance of this Agreement or the meaning and effect of the terms and conditions thereof, then claimants may submit the dispute to an arbitrator for final arbitration. The arbitrator shall be selected by mutual agreement of the Bank and the claimants. The arbitrator shall operate under any generally recognized set of arbitration rules. The Parties agree that they and their heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns shall be bound by the decision of such arbitrator with respect to any controversy properly submitted to it for determination.
Where a dispute arises as to benefits forfeited as a result of the Bank’s discharge of the Executive For Cause, such dispute shall likewise be submitted to arbitration as described above and the Parties agree to be bound by the arbitrator’s decision.
XI.
TERMINATION OR MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT BY REASON OF CHANGES IN THE LAW, RULES OR REGULATIONS
The Bank is entering into this Agreement upon the assumption that certain existing tax laws, rules and regulations will continue in effect in their current form. If any such assumptions should change and the change has a detrimental effect on this Agreement, then the Bank reserves the right to terminate or modify this Agreement. This paragraph shall become null and void effective immediately upon a Change In Control.
XII. CODE SECTION 280G
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if all or a portion of any benefit payment under this Agreement, alone or together with any other compensation or benefit, will be a non-deductible expense to the Bank by reason of Code Section 280G, the Bank shall reduce the benefits payable under this Agreement as necessary to avoid the application of Section 280G. The Bank shall have the power to reduce benefits payable under this Agreement to zero, if necessary.
XIII.
USE OF TRADE SECRETS AND SOLICITATION AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
In further consideration of this Agreement, Executive agrees not to use Bank’s trade secrets and confidential information to compete with Bank at any time, directly or indirectly.  As further consideration, for a period of one (1) year following termination of his employment, Executive

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agrees not to solicit, directly or indirectly, (A) any employees of Bank or consultants to Bank who are located within the state of California to terminate such employment or consulting arrangement or to work for anyone in competition with Bank; and (B) any Bank customers who are known to Executive as a result of his employment with Bank. In the event that Executive breaches his obligations under this section, Bank shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to not pay any benefit due Executive under this Agreement.
XIV. PROHIBITION AGAINST ACCELERATION
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, neither the time nor the scheduling of payments under this Agreement may be accelerated unless such acceleration is permissible under Code Section 409A, other applicable law and the terms of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties acknowledge that each has carefully read this Agreement and executed the original on the date written below and that, upon execution, each has received a conforming copy.

BANK:

CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK


By:     /s/Daniel J. Doyle       
   Daniel J. Doyle
   Chief Executive Officer

Dated:     April 4, 2014          
EXECUTIVE:

JAMES FORD


/s/James M. Ford
James M. Ford

Dated:     April 7, 2014          


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EXHIBIT A


BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION


I, ______________________________, designate the following as beneficiary of benefits under the Executive Salary Continuation Agreement payable following my death:

Primary Beneficiary:                                 

Contingent Beneficiary:                                 

NOTE:
To name a trust as beneficiary, please provide the name of the trustee and the exact date of the trust agreement.

I understand that I may change these beneficiary designations by filing a new written designation with Central Valley Community Bank. I further understand that the designations will be automatically revoked if the beneficiary predeceases me, or, if I have named my spouse as beneficiary, in the event of the dissolution of our marriage.

Dated:                  , 2014                                     
[Executive]


ACCEPTED by Central Valley Community Bank


Dated:                  , 2014        By:                             
Daniel Doyle
Chief Executive Officer

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EXHIBIT 10.111

LIFE INSURANCE SPLIT DOLLAR
ENDORSEMENT METHOD AGREEMENT
Insurers and Policy Numbers:            39114453
Bank:                        Central Valley Community Bank
Insured:                    James Ford
Relationship of Insured to Bank:        President
This Life Insurance Split Dollar Endorsement Method Agreement (the " Agreement ") is made effective as of April 4, 2014, and is entered into by and between Central Valley Community Bank (the " Bank ") and James Ford (the “ Insured ”), each a “ Party ” and together the “ Parties .”

AGREEMENT

The respective rights and duties of the Bank and the Insured in the above-referenced policy shall be pursuant to the terms set forth below:
I.
DEFINITIONS
Refer to the policy contract for the definition of all terms in this Agreement.
II.
POLICY TITLE AND OWNERSHIP
Title and ownership shall reside in the Bank for its use and for the use of the Insured in accordance with this Agreement. The Bank alone may, to the extent of its interest, exercise the right to borrow or withdraw on the policy cash values. Where the Bank and the Insured (or assignee, with the consent of the Insured) mutually agree to exercise the right to increase the coverage under the subject Split Dollar policy, then, in such event, the rights, duties and benefits of the parties to such increased coverage shall continue to be subject to the terms of this Agreement.
III.
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION RIGHTS
The Insured (or assignee) shall have the right and power to designate a beneficiary or beneficiaries to receive the Insured's share of the proceeds payable upon the death of the Insured, and to elect and change a payment option for such beneficiary, subject to any right or interest the Bank may have in such proceeds, as provided in this Agreement.


IV.
PREMIUM PAYMENT METHOD

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The Bank intends to pay an amount equal to the planned premiums and any other premium payments that might become necessary to keep the policy in force.
V.
TAXABLE BENEFIT
Annually the Insured will receive a taxable benefit equal to the assumed cost of insurance as required by the Internal Revenue Service. The Bank (or its administrator) will report to the Insured the amount of imputed income each year on Form W-2 or its equivalent.
VI.
DIVISION OF DEATH PROCEEDS
Subject to Paragraphs VII and IX herein, the division of the death proceeds of the policy is as follows:
A.
Should the Insured be employed by the Bank at the time of death, the Insured’s beneficiary(ies), designated in accordance with Paragraph III, shall be entitled to a lump sum payment equal to the present value of the Normal Retirement Benefit under that certain Executive Salary Continuation Agreement between the Bank and Insured dated of even date herewith (the " Salary Continuation Agreement ") assuming that the payments would begin on the date of death and continue for one hundred and twenty months following such Retirement (as those terms are defined in the Salary Continuation Agreement), or one hundred percent (100%) of the total proceeds of the policy, whichever amount is less. Present value calculations shall be made using the assumptions set forth in Section X(K) of the Salary Continuation Agreement.
B.
Should the Insured be retired from the Bank at the time of death, the Insured’s beneficiary(ies), designated in accordance with Paragraph III, shall be entitled to a lump sum payment equal to the present value of one hundred percent (100%) of the sum of all remaining payments that would have been made under the Salary Continuation Agreement, but for the Insured's death, or one hundred percent (100%) of the total proceeds of the policy, whichever amount is less. Present value calculations shall be made using the assumptions set forth in Section X(K) of the Salary Continuation Agreement.
C.
The Bank shall be entitled to the remainder of such proceeds.
D.
The Bank and the Insured (or assignees) shall share in any interest due on the death proceeds on a pro rata basis as the proceeds due each respectively bears to the total proceeds, excluding any such interest.
VII.
DIVISION OF THE CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF THE POLICY
During the Insured's life, the Bank shall at all times be entitled to an amount equal to the policy’s cash value, as that term is defined in the policy contract, less any policy loans and unpaid interest or cash withdrawals previously incurred by the Bank and any applicable

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surrender charges. Such cash value shall be determined as of the date of surrender. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon Insured's death, the proceeds of the policy shall first be used to satisfy the obligations to Insured's beneficiaries set forth in Paragraph VI.
VIII.
RIGHTS OF PARTIES WHERE POLICY ENDOWMENT OR ANNUITY ELECTION EXISTS
In the event the policy involves an endowment or annuity element, the Bank’s right and interest in any endowment proceeds or annuity benefits, on expiration of the deferment period, shall be determined under the provisions of this Agreement by regarding such endowment proceeds or the commuted value of such annuity benefits as the policy's cash value. Such endowment proceeds or annuity benefits shall be considered to be like death proceeds for the purposes of division under this Agreement.
IX.
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence of any one of the following:
1.
The Insured shall be discharged from employment with the Bank for cause. The term for “cause” shall mean any of the following that result in an adverse effect on the Bank: (i) gross negligence or gross neglect; (ii) the commission of a felony or gross misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, fraud, or dishonesty; (iii) the willful violation of any law, rule, or regulation (other than a traffic violation or similar offense); (iv) an intentional failure to perform stated duties; or (v) a breach of fiduciary duty involving personal profit; or
2.
Surrender, lapse, or other termination of the Policy by the Bank.
Upon such termination, the Insured (or assignee) shall have a fifteen (15) day option to receive from the Bank an absolute assignment of the policy in consideration of a cash payment to the Bank, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate. Such cash payment referred to above shall be the greater of:
(a)    The Bank’s share of the cash value of the policy on the date of                 such assignment, as defined in this Agreement; or
(b)    The amount of the premiums which have been paid by the Bank                 prior to the date of such assignment, plus interest.
If within said fifteen (15) day period, the Insured fails to exercise the option, fails to tender the required cash payment, or dies, then the option shall terminate, and the Insured (or assignee) agrees that all of the Insured’s rights, interest and claims in the policy shall terminate as of the date of the termination of this Agreement.
The Insured expressly agrees that this Agreement shall constitute sufficient written notice to the Insured of the Insured’s option to receive an absolute assignment of the policy as set forth herein.

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Except as provided above, this Agreement shall terminate upon distribution of the death benefit proceeds in accordance with Paragraph VI above.
X.
INSURED’S OR ASSIGNEE’S ASSIGNMENT RIGHTS
The Insured may not, without the written consent of the Bank, assign to any individual, trust or other organization, any right, title or interest in the subject policy nor any rights, options, privileges or duties created under this Agreement.
XI.
AGREEMENT BINDING UPON THE PARTIES
This Agreement shall bind the Insured and the Bank, their heirs, successors, personal representatives and assigns.
XII.
ERISA PROVISIONS
The following provisions are part of this Agreement and are intended to meet the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”):
A.
Named Fiduciary and Plan Administrator .
The “Named Fiduciary and Plan Administrator” of this Life Insurance Split Dollar Endorsement Method Agreement shall be Central Valley Community Bank. As Named Fiduciary and Plan Administrator, the Bank shall be responsible for the management, control, and administration of this Agreement as established herein. The Named Fiduciary may delegate to others certain management and operational responsibilities, including the employment of advisors and the delegation of any ministerial duties to qualified individuals.
B.
Funding Policy .
The funding policy for this Agreement shall be to maintain the subject policy in force by paying, when due, all premiums required.
C.
Basis of Payment of Benefits .
Direct payment by the Insurer is the basis of payment of benefits under this Agreement, with those benefits in turn being based on the payment of premiums as provided in this Agreement.
D.
Claim Procedures .
Claim forms or claim information as to the subject policy can be obtained by contacting EquiasAlliance at 901-756-0870. When the Named Fiduciary has a claim which may be covered under the provisions described in the insurance policy, he or she should contact the office named above, and either complete a claim form and forward it to an authorized representative of the Insurer or advise the Named

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Fiduciary what further requirements are necessary. The Insurer will evaluate and make a decision as to payment. If the claim is payable, a benefit check will be issued in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
In the event that a claim is not eligible under the policy, the Insurer will notify the Named Fiduciary of the denial pursuant to the requirements under the terms of the policy. If the Named Fiduciary is dissatisfied with the denial of the claim and wishes to contest such claim denial, he or she should contact the office named above and they will assist in making inquiry to the Insurer. All objections to the Insurer’s actions should be in writing and submitted to the office named above for transmittal to the Insurer.
XIII.
GENDER
Whenever in this Agreement words are used in the masculine or neuter gender, they shall be read and construed as in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender, whenever they should so apply.
XIV.
INSURANCE COMPANY NOT A PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT
The Insurer shall not be deemed a party to this Agreement, but will respect the rights of the parties as herein developed upon receiving an executed copy of this Agreement. Payment or other performance in accordance with the policy provisions shall fully discharge the Insurer for any and all liability.
XV.
AMENDMENT OR REVOCATION
It is agreed by and between the parties hereto that, during the lifetime of the Insured, this Agreement may be amended or revoked at any time or times, in whole or in part, by the mutual written consent of the Insured and the Bank, provided however that following a Change in Control of the Bank (as that term is defined in the Salary Continuation Agreement), this Agreement may only be modified by the mutual consent of the Bank and Insured.
XVI.
EFFECTIVE DATE
The Effective Date of this Agreement shall be the date first stated above.
XVII.
SEVERABILITY AND INTERPRETATION
If a provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nonetheless be enforceable according to their terms. Further, in the event that any provision is held to be overbroad as written, such provision shall be deemed amended to narrow its application to the extent necessary to make the provision enforceable according to law and enforced as amended.
XVIII.
APPLICABLE LAW

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The validity and interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the State of California.
XIX.
USE OF TRADE SECRETS AND SOLICITATION AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
In further consideration of this Agreement, Executive agrees not to use Bank’s trade secrets and confidential information to compete with Bank at any time, directly or indirectly.  As further consideration, for a period of one (1) year following termination of his employment, Executive agrees not to solicit, directly or indirectly, (A) any employees of Bank or consultants to Bank who are located within the state of California to terminate such employment or consulting arrangement or to work for anyone in competition with Bank; and (B) any Bank customers who are known to Executive as a result of his employment with Bank. In the event that Executive breaches his obligations under this section, Bank shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to not pay any benefit due Executive under this Agreement.

Executed at Fresno , California on April 4,2014 .

BANK:

CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK
   

By: /s/Daniel J. Doyle                          
Name: Daniel J. Doyle
Title: CEO
INSURED:

JAMES FORD


/s/ James M. Ford
James M. Ford



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BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION FORM
FOR LIFE INSURANCE SPLIT DOLLAR
ENDORSEMENT METHOD AGREEMENT

PRIMARY DESIGNATION:
Name                Address                Relationship    
                                                    
                                                    
                                                    

SECONDARY (CONTINGENT) DESIGNATION:
                                                    
                                                    
                                                    

All sums payable under the Life Insurance Split Dollar Endorsement Method Agreement by reason of my death shall be paid to the Primary Beneficiary, if he or she survives me, and if no Primary Beneficiary shall survive me, then to the Secondary (Contingent) Beneficiary.

                                                  

James Ford                            Date


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EXHIBIT A
INSURED EMPLOYED BY BANK AT DEATH

Age of Insured at the  
Time of Death  
Amount of Death Benefit, or 100%  
of the proceeds, whichever amount is less
64
$
65
 
66
 
67
 
68
 
69
 
70
 
71
 
72
 
73
 
74
 
75
 
76
 
77
 
78
 
79 or older
$0.00 and this Agreement automatically terminates


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EXHIBIT B
INSURED NOT EMPLOYED BY BANK AT DEATH

Age of Insured at the  
Time of Death  
Amount of Death Benefit, or 100%  
of the proceeds, whichever amount is less
64
 
65
 
66
 
67
 
68
 
69
 
70
 
71
 
72
 
73
 
74
 
75
 
76
 
77
 
78
 
79 or older
$0.00 and this Agreement automatically terminates



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EXHIBIT 10.112

REVISED AND RESTATED
CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP
2005 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT

This Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Award Agreement), effective March 19, 2014 (Effective Date), is between Central Valley Community Bancorp (Company), a California corporation, and James Ford (Participant). This Award Agreement is made pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Revised and Restated Central Valley Community Bancorp 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan (Plan), a copy of which is attached to this Award Agreement as Exhibit A. Unless the context otherwise requires, all capitalized terms used herein have the respective meanings assigned to them in the Plan.
A. Awards of Restricted Stock.

Pursuant to that certain Employment Agreement by and between Central Valley Community Bank (Bank) and Participant, dated January 23, 2014, the Company offers to Participant the right to receive three awards of Restricted Stock subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

The initial award date will be the Effective Date (such award, the Initial Award). The second award date will be the first anniversary of the Effective Date (such award, the Second Award), subject to Participant’s Continuous Service through the second award date. The third award date will be the second anniversary of the Effective Date (such award, the Third Award), subject to Participant’s Continuous Service through the third award date.

Each award of Restricted Stock will have a value of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) on the respective award date as reasonably determined by the Board of Directors of the Company, and such Restricted Stock will be transferred into Participant’s name as of the respective award date, according to the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan and this Award Agreement.
B. Vesting.
The Restricted Period for each award will end upon the satisfaction of all terms and conditions set forth in the Plan and this Award Agreement, and the vested Restricted Stock (Vested Restricted Stock) will be released from restrictions upon the satisfaction of the following criteria.
1.
Twenty percent (20%) of the Restricted Stock constituting the Initial Award will vest on February 1, 2015 (Initial Award Vesting Commencement Date). Thereafter, twenty percent (20%) of the remaining Restricted Stock constituting the Initial Award will vest on each anniversary of the Initial Award Vesting Commencement Date, such that all Restricted Stock

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constituting the Initial Award will be Vested Restricted Stock on the fourth anniversary of the Initial Award Vesting Commencement Date.
2.
Twenty percent (20%) of the Restricted Stock constituting the Second Award will vest on February 1, 2016 (Second Award Vesting Commencement Date). Thereafter, twenty percent (20%) of the remaining Restricted Stock constituting the Second Award will vest on each anniversary of the Second Award Vesting Commencement Date, such that all Restricted Stock constituting the Second Award will be Vested Restricted Stock on the fourth anniversary of the Second Award Vesting Commencement Date.
3.
Twenty percent (20%) of the Restricted Stock constituting the Third Award will vest on February 1, 2017 (Third Award Vesting Commencement Date). Thereafter, twenty percent (20%) of the remaining Restricted Stock constituting the Third Award will vest on each anniversary of the Third Award Vesting Commencement Date, such that all Restricted Stock constituting the Third Award will be Vested Restricted Stock on the fourth anniversary of the Third Award Vesting Commencement Date.

4.
As of each vesting date, restrictions placed upon the specified Restricted Stock will lapse, subject to Participant’s Continuous Service through the vesting date. The Company’s secretary will retain custody of Participant’s original stock certificates for safekeeping.

C.
Acceleration.

In the event of a Change in Control (as defined in the Employment Agreement) during Participant’s Continuous Service, the vesting periods will accelerate such that one hundred percent (100%) of the Restricted Stock will immediately become Vested Restricted Stock.

D.
Limitation of Benefits under Certain Circumstances.

If any transfer of stock pursuant to this Award Agreement, either alone or together with other payments, benefits, and transfers which Participant has the right to receive from Company and/or Bank, would constitute a “parachute payment” under Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the value of stock transferred will be reduced, in the manner determined by the Board of Directors of Bank, by the amount, if any, which is the minimum necessary to result in no portion of the transfer being non-deductible to Bank pursuant to Section 280G of the Code and subject to the excise tax imposed under Section 4999 of the Code. The determination of any reduction in the value of stock transferred will be based upon the opinion of independent counsel selected by Bank and paid by Bank. Such counsel will be reasonably acceptable to Participant; will promptly prepare the foregoing opinion, but in no event later than thirty (30) days from the date of any stock transfer

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under the terms of this Award Agreement; and may use such actuaries or other consultants as such counsel deems necessary or advisable for the purpose. Nothing contained herein will result in a reduction of the value of stock to which Participant may be entitled under any circumstances other than as specified in the Employment Agreement, or a reduction in the value of restricted stock grants specified in the Employment Agreement below zero.

E.
Regulatory Compliance.

This Award Agreement is drawn to be effective in the State of California and will be construed in accordance with California laws, except to the extent superseded by federal law. The parties specifically acknowledge that while the restrictions contained in Section 131 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991, relating to the payment of bonuses and increases for senior executive officers of institutions which are deemed “undercapitalized”, do not currently apply to the Company or Bank such provisions may affect the terms of this Award Agreement if the Company or Bank should be deemed undercapitalized by any state or federal regulatory authority (including, without limitation, the Federal Deposit Insurance Company and the Federal Reserve Board). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, under no circumstances will the Company or Bank be required to take any other actions under this Award Agreement if such actions would result in any violation of applicable law, rule, regulation or regulatory directive.

F.
Clawback.

Notwithstanding any provisions of this Award Agreement to the contrary, if any Payment Restrictions (as hereinafter defined) require the recapture or “clawback” of any benefits received by or stock transferred to the Participant under this Award Agreement, Participant will repay or transfer stock back to the Company or Bank the aggregate amount of any such benefits or stock, with such repayment or transfer to occur no later than thirty (30) days following Participant’s receipt of a written notice from the Company or Bank indicating that benefits or stock received by Participant under this Award Agreement are subject to recapture or clawback pursuant to the Payment Restrictions. “Payment Restrictions” means any applicable state or federal statute, law, regulation, or regulatory interpretation or other guidance, or contractual arrangement with or required by a governmental authority that would require the Company or Bank to seek or demand repayment or return of any benefits or stock received by Participant for any reason, including, without limitation, FIL-66-02010 and any related or successor regulatory guidance, any regulatory or enforcement interpretations or guidance provided by the Securities Exchange Commission or other regulatory body under Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, or the Company or Bank or its successors later obtaining information indicating that Participant has committed,

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is substantially responsible for, or has violated, the respective acts or omission, conditions, or offenses outlined under 12 C.F.R. 359.4(a)(4).

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G.     The Plan.
The provisions of the Plan are incorporated into this Award Agreement by reference and, in the event of any conflict between this Award Agreement and the Plan, the terms of the Plan will govern.
H.     Stock Certificates; Legend.
The Restricted Stock granted under the Plan and this Award Agreement will be evidenced by issuance of a stock certificate or certificates, which certificate or certificates will be held by the Company. Such certificate or certificates will be registered in the name of the Participant and will bear the following (or similar) legend:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”). THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO DISTRIBUTION OR RESALE, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, HYPOTHECATED, PLEDGED, ENCUMBERED OR OTHERWISE CONVEYED WITHOUT SUCH REGISTRATION OR UNLESS THE COMPANY RECEIVES AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR SUCH SALE, TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER CONVEYANCE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT.
THE TRANSFERABILITY OF THIS CERTIFICATE AND THE SHARES OF STOCK REPRESENTED HEREBY ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (INCLUDING FORFEITURE) CONTAINED IN THE COMPANY’S 2005 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, AND AN AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE REGISTERED OWNER AND THE COMPANY. COPIES OF SUCH PLAN AND AGREEMENT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICES OF THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY, 7100 N. FINANCIAL DRIVE, SUITE 101, FRESNO, CA 93720.
I.     Miscellaneous Provisions.
1.
Withholding Taxes.
In the event that the Company determines that it is required by law to withhold federal, state or local taxes as a result of any transaction involving this Award

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Agreement or the Plan, Participant will make arrangements satisfactory to the Company to enable it to satisfy all withholding requirements.

2.
Rights as a Restricted Shareholder or Vested Restricted Shareholder.
Participant will have only the rights with respect to the Restricted Stock and Vested Restricted Stock expressed in the Plan and this Award Agreement.
With respect to the Restricted Stock conferred by this Award Agreement, Participant will have the rights of a shareholder of the Company, including the right to vote such Restricted Stock and receive dividends and other distributions thereon, if any.
3.
Further Assurances.
Each party to this Award Agreement agrees to perform any and all further acts and to execute and deliver any documents that may reasonably be necessary or requested to carry out the provisions of this Award Agreement.

4.     Attorneys’ Fees.
In any legal action or other proceeding brought by either party to enforce or interpret the terms of this Award Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
5.     Confidentiality.
Participant agrees and acknowledges that the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement are confidential. Participant agrees that they will not disclose these terms and conditions to any third party, except to Participant’s financial or legal advisors, tax preparer or family members, unless such disclosure is required by law.
6. Governing Law.
This Award Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts wholly made and performed in the State of California.
7.     Notices.
Any notice or other communication under this Award Agreement must be in writing and will be effective upon delivery by hand; upon facsimile

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transmission to either party at the number provided below for that party, but only upon receipt by the transmitting party of a written confirmation of receipt; or three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered, and addressed to the Company or to Participant at the corresponding address below. Each party will be obligated to notify the other in writing of any change in that party’s address. Notice of change of address will be effective only when done in accordance with this paragraph.
If to the Company, to:
Central Valley Community Bancorp
Attention: Chairman of the Board
7100 N. Financial Drive, Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93720

If to Participant, to the address specified below his signature below.

8.     Entire Award Agreement.
This Award Agreement and the Plan, together with those documents that are referenced in the Award Agreement, are intended to be the final, complete, and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between Participant and the Company with regard to the subject matter of this Award Agreement. This Award Agreement and the Plan supersede all other prior agreements, communications, and statements, whether written or oral, express or implied, pertaining to that subject matter. This Award Agreement and the Plan may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior or contemporaneous statements or agreements, oral or written, and may not be explained or supplemented by evidence of consistent additional terms.
9. Amendments.
This Award Agreement may be amended by the Board of Directors of the Company at any time (i) if the Board of Directors of the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that amendment is necessary or advisable in light of any addition to or change in the Code, as amended or in the regulations issued thereunder, or any federal or state securities law or other law or regulation, which change occurs after the Effective Date and by its terms applies to the Restricted Stock; or (ii) for other matters and circumstances, with the consent of Participant.
10.     Successors and Assigns.


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Participant agrees that he will not assign, sell, transfer, delegate, or otherwise dispose of, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, or by operation of law, any rights or obligations under this Award Agreement, except as expressly permitted by this Award Agreement. Any such purported assignment, sale, transfer, delegation, or other disposition will be null and void. Subject to the limitations set forth in this Award Agreement, the Award Agreement will be binding on and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company and any successors and permitted assigns of Participant, including any executors, administrators, or other legal representatives. It will not benefit any person or entity other than those specifically enumerated in this Award Agreement.
11.     Severability.
If any provision of this Award Agreement, or its application to any person, place or circumstance, is held by an arbitrator or a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unenforceable or void, that provision will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law, and the remainder of this Award Agreement and of that provision will remain in full force and effect as applied to other persons, places and circumstances.
12. Interpretation.
This Award Agreement will be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not in favor of or against any party. By way of example and not in limitation, this Award Agreement will not be construed in favor of the party receiving a benefit nor against the party responsible for any particular language in this Award Agreement. Captions are used for reference purposes only and should be ignored in the interpretation of the Award Agreement. Unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this Award Agreement to paragraphs are to the paragraphs of this Award Agreement.
13. Counterparts.
This Award Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS PARTICIPANT’S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO FILE AN ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND TO TIMELY FILE SUCH ELECTION IF DESIRED.
PARTICIPANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT PARTICIPANT IS ADVISED THAT HE MAY CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY OR TAX ADVISOR BEFORE SIGNING THIS

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AGREEMENT, AND THAT PARTICIPANT VOLUNTARILY AND KNOWINGLY EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT.
(Signature Page Follows)


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The parties have duly executed this Award Agreement as of the date first written above.


COMPANY
CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP A California Corporation
By: Daniel J. Doyle
Title: CEO

PARTICIPANT
JAMES FORD
President of Central Valley Community Bank
A California Banking Corporation
James M. Ford    
Address:         
         

(Signature Page to Restricted Stock Award Agreement – J. Ford)

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EXHIBIT 31.1
 
RULE 13a-14(a) [SECTION 302] CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
 
I, Daniel J. Doyle, certify that:
 
1.                I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2014 of CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP;
 
2.                Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3.                Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4.                The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the issuer and have:
 
a.                designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
b.               Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
c.                evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
d.               disclosed in this report any change in the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the issuer's most recent fiscal quarter (the issuer’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting; and;
 
5.                The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the issuer’s auditors and the audit committee of issuer’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
a.                all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the issuer’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
b.               any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 

/s/ Daniel J. Doyle
 
Date: May 12, 2014
Daniel J. Doyle,
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)
 


EXHIBIT 31.2
 
RULE 13a-14(a) [SECTION 302] CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
 
I, David A. Kinross, certify that:
 
1.                I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2014 of CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP;
 
2.                Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3.                Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4.                The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the issuer and have:
 
a.                designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
b.               Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
c.                evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
d.               disclosed in this report any change in the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the issuer's most recent fiscal quarter (the issuer’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting; and;
 
5.                The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the issuer’s auditors and the audit committee of issuer’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
a.                all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the issuer’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
b.               any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the issuer’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 

/s/ David A. Kinross
 
Date: May 12, 2014
David A. Kinross,
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal accounting officer and principal financial officer)

EXHIBIT 32.1
 
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
The following certification accompanies the issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is not filed, as provided in release 33-8212, 34-47551 dated March 31, 2014 .

In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report of Central Valley Community Bancorp (CVCB) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, Daniel J. Doyle, President and Chief Executive Officer of CVCB, hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 that:
 
(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of CVCB.
 
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Central Valley Community Bancorp and will be retained by Central Valley Community Bancorp and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
 
Dated: May 12, 2014
 

 
/s/ Daniel J. Doyle
 
DANIEL J. DOYLE
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 


EXHIBIT 32.2
 
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
The following certification accompanies the issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is not filed, as provided in release 33-8212, 34-47551 dated March 31, 2014 .

In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report of Central Valley Community Bancorp (CVCB) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, David A. Kinross, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CVCB, hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 that:
 
(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of CVCB.
 
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Central Valley Community Bancorp and will be retained by Central Valley Community Bancorp and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
 
Dated: May 12, 2014
 

 
/s/ David A. Kinross
 
DAVID A. KINROSS
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer