UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission File Number: 001-13901
AMERIS BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
GEORGIA | 58-1456434 | |
(State of incorporation) | (IRS Employer ID No.) |
310 FIRST STREET, S.E., MOULTRIE, GA 31768
(Address of principal executive offices)
(229) 890-1111
(Registrants telephone number)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer | ¨ | Accelerated filer | x | |||
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company | ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
There were 26,738,438 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of July 30, 2014.
AMERIS BANCORP
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. |
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AMERIS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
June 30,
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December 31,
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Assets |
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Cash and due from banks |
$ | 80,986 | $ | 62,955 | $ | 50,343 | ||||||
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing accounts |
44,800 | 204,984 | 43,904 | |||||||||
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value |
535,630 | 486,235 | 316,168 | |||||||||
Other investments |
10,971 | 16,828 | 7,764 | |||||||||
Mortgage loans held for sale |
81,491 | 67,278 | 62,580 | |||||||||
Loans, net of unearned income |
1,770,059 | 1,618,454 | 1,555,827 | |||||||||
Purchased loans not covered by FDIC loss share agreements (purchased non-covered loans) |
702,131 | 448,753 | | |||||||||
Purchased loans covered by FDIC loss share agreements (covered loans) |
331,250 | 390,237 | 443,517 | |||||||||
Less: allowance for loan losses related to non-purchased loans |
(22,254 | ) | (22,377 | ) | (24,217 | ) | ||||||
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Loans, net |
2,781,186 | 2,435,067 | 1,975,127 | |||||||||
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Other real estate owned, net |
35,373 | 33,351 | 39,885 | |||||||||
Purchased, non-covered other real estate owned, net |
16,598 | 4,276 | | |||||||||
Covered other real estate owned, net |
38,426 | 45,893 | 62,178 | |||||||||
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Total other real estate owned, net |
90,397 | 83,520 | 102,063 | |||||||||
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Premises and equipment, net |
99,495 | 103,188 | 70,167 | |||||||||
FDIC loss-share receivable |
49,180 | 65,441 | 105,513 | |||||||||
Other intangible assets, net |
9,812 | 6,009 | 2,318 | |||||||||
Goodwill |
58,903 | 35,049 | 956 | |||||||||
Cash value of bank owned life insurance |
57,864 | 49,432 | 47,495 | |||||||||
Other assets |
72,420 | 51,663 | 24,277 | |||||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 3,973,135 | $ | 3,667,649 | $ | 2,808,675 | ||||||
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Deposits: |
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Noninterest-bearing |
$ | 790,798 | $ | 668,531 | $ | 475,445 | ||||||
Interest-bearing |
2,598,237 | 2,330,700 | 1,967,658 | |||||||||
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Total deposits |
3,389,035 | 2,999,231 | 2,443,103 | |||||||||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |
51,109 | 83,516 | 19,142 | |||||||||
Other borrowings |
100,293 | 194,572 | | |||||||||
Other liabilities |
24,457 | 18,165 | 16,384 | |||||||||
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures |
64,842 | 55,466 | 42,269 | |||||||||
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Total liabilities |
3,629,736 | 3,350,950 | 2,520,898 | |||||||||
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Stockholders Equity |
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Preferred stock, stated value $1,000; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 0, 28,000 and 28,000 shares issued and outstanding |
| 28,000 | 27,845 | |||||||||
Common stock, par value $1; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 28,155,317; 26,461,769 and 25,257,669 issued |
28,155 | 26,462 | 25,258 | |||||||||
Capital surplus |
223,888 | 189,722 | 165,484 | |||||||||
Retained earnings |
98,847 | 83,991 | 76,790 | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
4,123 | (294 | ) | 3,582 | ||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,383,496; 1,363,342 and 1,363,342 shares |
(11,614 | ) | (11,182 | ) | (11,182 | ) | ||||||
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Total stockholders equity |
343,399 | 316,699 | 287,777 | |||||||||
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 3,973,135 | $ | 3,667,649 | $ | 2,808,675 | ||||||
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AMERIS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30, |
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June 30, |
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Interest income |
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Interest and fees on loans |
$ | 35,297 | $ | 29,859 | $ | 69,766 | $ | 58,575 | ||||||||
Interest on taxable securities |
2,953 | 1,719 | 5,938 | 3,416 | ||||||||||||
Interest on nontaxable securities |
312 | 344 | 647 | 719 | ||||||||||||
Interest on deposits in other banks and federal funds sold |
45 | 29 | 129 | 114 | ||||||||||||
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Total interest income |
38,607 | 31,951 | 76,480 | 62,824 | ||||||||||||
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Interest expense |
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Interest on deposits |
2,205 | 2,083 | 4,388 | 4,309 | ||||||||||||
Interest on other borrowings |
1,138 | 392 | 2,344 | 701 | ||||||||||||
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Total interest expense |
3,343 | 2,475 | 6,732 | 5,010 | ||||||||||||
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Net interest income |
35,264 | 29,476 | 69,748 | 57,814 | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
1,365 | 4,165 | 3,091 | 7,088 | ||||||||||||
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Net interest income after provision for loan losses |
33,899 | 25,311 | 66,657 | 50,726 | ||||||||||||
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Noninterest income |
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Service charges on deposit accounts |
5,847 | 4,695 | 11,433 | 9,532 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage banking activity |
7,002 | 5,001 | 12,166 | 9,465 | ||||||||||||
Other service charges, commissions and fees |
662 | 617 | 1,314 | 946 | ||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on sale of securities |
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Other noninterest income |
2,308 | 1,072 | 3,654 | 2,630 | ||||||||||||
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Total noninterest income |
15,819 | 11,384 | 28,573 | 22,744 | ||||||||||||
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Salaries and employee benefits |
16,942 | 13,381 | 34,336 | 27,187 | ||||||||||||
Occupancy and equipment |
4,071 | 2,978 | 8,135 | 5,909 | ||||||||||||
Advertising and marketing expenses |
718 | 327 | 1,428 | 582 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
437 | 358 | 970 | 722 | ||||||||||||
Data processing and telecommunications expenses |
3,940 | 2,836 | 7,394 | 5,406 | ||||||||||||
Other noninterest expenses |
11,210 | 6,808 | 18,294 | 15,766 | ||||||||||||
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Total noninterest expense |
37,318 | 26,688 | 70,557 | 55,572 | ||||||||||||
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Income before income tax expense |
12,400 | 10,007 | 24,673 | 17,898 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
4,270 | 3,329 | 8,193 | 5,935 | ||||||||||||
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Net income |
8,130 | 6,678 | 16,480 | 11,963 | ||||||||||||
Less preferred stock dividends and discount accretion |
| 442 | 286 | 883 | ||||||||||||
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Net income available to common shareholders |
$ | 8,130 | $ | 6,236 | $ | 16,194 | $ | 11,080 | ||||||||
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Other comprehensive income (loss) |
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Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during period on investment securities available for sale, net of tax |
2,121 | (3,689 | ) | 5,059 | (4,118 | ) | ||||||||||
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in earnings, net of tax |
| 1 | (4 | ) | (111 | ) | ||||||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges arising during period, net of tax |
(372 | ) | 995 | (638 | ) | 1,204 | ||||||||||
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Other comprehensive income (loss) |
1,749 | (2,693 | ) | 4,417 | (3,025 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total comprehensive income |
$ | 9,879 | $ | 3,985 | $ | 20,897 | $ | 8,938 | ||||||||
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Basic earnings per common share |
$ | 0.32 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.64 | $ | 0.46 | ||||||||
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Diluted earnings per common share |
$ | 0.32 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.63 | $ | 0.46 | ||||||||
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Dividends declared per common share |
$ | 0.05 | $ | | $ | 0.05 | $ | | ||||||||
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Weighted average common shares outstanding |
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Basic |
25,181 | 23,879 | 25,163 | 23,873 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
25,572 | 24,288 | 25,552 | 24,282 | ||||||||||||
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AMERIS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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AMERIS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
$ | 16,480 | $ | 11,963 | ||||
Adjustments reconciling net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
3,709 | 2,468 | ||||||
Stock based compensation expense |
1,012 | 395 | ||||||
Net (gains)/losses on sale or disposal of premises and equipment |
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Net losses or write-downs on sale of other real estate owned |
1,985 | 3,599 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
3,091 | 7,088 | ||||||
Accretion of covered loans |
(15,432 | ) | (25,841 | ) | ||||
Accretion of purchased non-covered loans |
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Accretion of FDIC loss-share receivable, net of amortization of FDIC clawback payable |
5,685 | 8,607 | ||||||
Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI |
(620 | ) | (565 | ) | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
970 | 722 | ||||||
Net amortization of investment securities available for sale |
1,525 | 1,785 | ||||||
Net change in mortgage loans held for sale |
(6,925 | ) | (13,794 | ) | ||||
Net gains on securities available for sale |
(6 | ) | (171 | ) | ||||
Change attributable to other operating activities |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
15,907 | 8,245 | ||||||
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Cash flows from investing activities, net of effect of business combinations: |
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Net increase in federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits |
176,107 | 149,773 | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities of s ecurities available for sale |
22,493 | 32,072 | ||||||
Purchase of securities available for sale |
(68,632 | ) | (41,722 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale |
69,768 | 31,340 | ||||||
Purchase of bank owned life insurance |
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Net increase in loans, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans |
(160,626 | ) | (116,430 | ) | ||||
Payments received on purchased non-covered loans |
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Payments received on covered loans |
64,743 | 65,971 | ||||||
Payments received from FDIC under loss share agreements |
10,576 | 45,604 | ||||||
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned |
17,420 | 38,534 | ||||||
Decrease in restricted equity securities, net |
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Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment |
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Purchases of premises and equipment |
(2,223 | ) | (2,117 | ) | ||||
Net cash proceeds received from acquisitions |
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165,404 | 174,953 | ||||||
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Net increase/(decrease) in deposits |
20,780 | (181,560 | ) | |||||
Net decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase |
(37,835 | ) | (30,978 | ) | ||||
Repayment of other borrowings |
(174,005 | ) | | |||||
Proceeds from other borrowings |
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Redemption of preferred stock |
(28,000 | ) | | |||||
Dividends paid - preferred stock |
(286 | ) | (700 | ) | ||||
Dividends paid - common stock |
(1,338 | ) | | |||||
Purchase of treasury shares |
(432 | ) | (116 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
(163,280 | ) | (213,111 | ) | ||||
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks |
18,031 | (29,913 | ) | |||||
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period |
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Cash and due from banks at end of period |
$ | 80,986 | $ | 50,343 | ||||
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Cash paid/(received) during the period for: |
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Interest |
$ | 6,740 | $ | 5,371 | ||||
Income taxes |
$ | 5,583 | $ | 8,356 | ||||
Loans (excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans) transferred to other real estate owned |
$ | 6,400 | $ | 5,564 | ||||
Purchased non-covered loans transferred to other real estate owned |
$ | 1,425 | $ | | ||||
Covered loans transferred to other real estate owned |
$ | 9,083 | $ | 23,275 | ||||
Issuance of common stock in acquisitions |
$ | 34,474 | $ | |
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AMERIS BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Ameris Bancorp (the Company or Ameris) is a financial holding company headquartered in Moultrie, Georgia. Ameris conducts substantially all of its operations through its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Ameris Bank (the Bank). At June 30, 2014, the Bank operated 74 branches in select markets in Georgia, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. Our business model capitalizes on the efficiencies of a large financial services company while still providing the community with the personalized banking service expected by our customers. We manage our Bank through a balance of decentralized management responsibilities and efficient centralized operating systems, products and loan underwriting standards. The Companys Board of Directors and senior managers establish corporate policy, strategy and administrative policies. Within the Companys established guidelines and policies, the banker closest to the customer responds to the differing needs and demands of their his or her market.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements for Ameris have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statement presentation. The interim consolidated financial statements included herein are unaudited, but reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto and the report of our registered independent public accounting firm included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements
ASU 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09). ASU 2014-09 provides guidance that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective prospectively, for annual and interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on the Companys results of operations, financial position or disclosures.
ASU 2014-04
Receivables Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors
(ASU 2014-04). ASU 2014-04 clarifies when
a creditor should reclassify mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate from loans to other real estate owned. It defines when an
in-substance repossession or foreclosure has occurred and when a creditor is considered to have
received physical possession of residential real estate collateralizing a mortgage loan. ASU 2014-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2014, and early adoption is permitted. It can be applied either prospectively or
using a modified retrospective transition method. The Company is evaluating the impact this standard may have on the Companys results of operations, financial position or disclosures.
ASU 2013-11 - Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (ASU 2013-11). ASU 2013-11 requires that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward. However, if a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. ASU 2013-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of these revisions did not have a material impact on the Companys results of operations, financial position or disclosures.
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NOTE 2 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
On June 30, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of The Coastal Bankshares, Inc. (Coastal), a bank holding company headquartered in Savannah, Georgia. Upon consummation of the acquisition, Coastal was merged with and into the Company, with Ameris as the surviving entity in the merger. At that time, Coastals wholly owned banking subsidiary, The Coastal Bank, was also merged with and into the Bank. The acquisition grew the Companys existing market presence, as Coastal Bank had a total of six banking locations in Chatham, Liberty and Effingham Counties, Georgia. Coastals common shareholders received 0.4671 of a share of the Companys common stock in exchange for each share of Coastals common stock. As a result, the Company issued 1,598,987 common shares at a fair value of $34.5 million and paid $2.8 million cash in exchange for outstanding warrants.
The acquisition of Coastal was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting in accordance with FASB ASC 805, Business Combinations . Assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration exchanged were recorded at their respective acquisition date fair values. Determining the fair value of assets and liabilities is a complicated process involving significant judgment regarding methods and assumptions used to calculate estimated fair values. Fair values are preliminary and subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition as additional information regarding the closing date fair values becomes available. Management continues to evaluate fair value adjustments related to loans, other real estate owned and deferred tax assets. Management is in the process of estimating the deferred tax assets resulting from differences in the carrying values of acquired assets and assumed liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their basis for income tax purposes. This estimate will also reflect acquired net operating loss carryforwards and other acquired assets with built-in losses that are expected to be settled or otherwise recovered in future periods where the realization of such benefits would be subject to section 382 limitations. Accordingly, as of the date of acquisition, the Company has not established a deferred tax asset, as management is still performing its assessment of the realization of the benefits from the settlement or recovery of certain of these acquired assets and net operating losses are expected to be subject to section 382 limitations.
The following table presents the assets acquired and liabilities of Coastal assumed as of June 30, 2014 and their initial fair value estimates. The fair value adjustments shown in the following table continue to be evaluated by management and may be subject to further adjustment:
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 3,895 | $ | | $ | 3,895 | ||||||
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing balances |
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Investment securities |
67,266 | (500 | )(a) | 66,766 | ||||||||
Other investments |
975 | | 975 | |||||||||
Mortgage loans held for sale |
7,288 | | 7,288 | |||||||||
Loans |
296,141 | (16,700 | )(b) | 279,441 | ||||||||
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(3,218 | ) | 3,218 | (c) | | |||||||
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Loans, net |
292,923 | (13,482 | ) | 279,441 | ||||||||
Other real estate owned |
14,992 | (3,528 | )(d) | 11,464 | ||||||||
Premises and equipment |
11,882 | | 11,882 | |||||||||
Intangible assets |
507 | 4,266 | (e) | 4,773 | ||||||||
Other assets |
22,710 | | 22,710 | |||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
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Total assets |
$ | 438,361 | $ | (13,244 | ) | $ | 425,117 | |||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Liabilities |
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Deposits: |
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Noninterest-bearing |
$ | 80,012 | $ | | $ | 80,012 | ||||||
Interest-bearing |
289,012 | | 289,012 | |||||||||
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|
|
|
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Total deposits |
369,024 | | 369,024 | |||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase |
5,428 | | 5,428 | |||||||||
Other borrowings |
22,005 | | 22,005 | |||||||||
Other liabilities |
6,192 | | 6,192 | |||||||||
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures |
15,465 | (6,413 | )(f) | 9,052 | ||||||||
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|
|
|
|
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Total liabilities |
418,114 | (6,413 | ) | 411,701 | ||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
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Net identifiable assets acquired over (under) liabilities assumed |
20,247 | (6,831 | ) | 13,416 | ||||||||
Goodwill |
| 23,854 | 23,854 | |||||||||
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|
|
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Net assets acquired over (under) liabilities assumed |
$ | 20,247 | $ | 17,023 | $ | 37,270 | ||||||
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|
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Consideration: |
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Ameris Bancorp common shares issued |
1,598,987 | |||||||||||
Purchase price per share of the Companys common stock |
$ | 21.56 | ||||||||||
|
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Company common stock issued |
34,474 | |||||||||||
Cash exchanged for shares |
2,796 | |||||||||||
|
|
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Fair value of total consideration transferred |
$ | 37,270 | ||||||||||
|
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Explanation of fair value adjustments
(a) | Adjustment reflects the fair value adjustments of the available for sale portfolio as of the acquisition date. |
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(b) | Adjustment reflects the fair value adjustments based on the Companys evaluation of the acquired loan portfolio. |
(c) | Adjustment reflects the elimination of Coastals allowance for loan losses. |
(d) | Adjustment reflects the fair value adjustment based on the Companys evaluation of the acquired OREO portfolio. |
(e) | Adjustment reflects the recording of core deposit intangible on the acquired core deposit accounts. |
(f) | Adjustment reflects the fair value adjustment to the subordinated deferrable interest debentures at the acquisition date. |
On December 23, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of The Prosperity Banking Company (Prosperity), a bank holding company headquartered in Saint Augustine, Florida. Upon consummation of the acquisition, Prosperity was merged with and into the Company, with Ameris as the surviving entity in the merger. At that time, Prosperitys wholly owned banking subsidiary, Prosperity Bank, was also merged with and into the Bank. Prosperity Bank had a total of 12 banking locations, with the majority of the franchise concentrated in northeast Florida. Prosperitys common shareholders were entitled to elect to receive either 3.125 shares of the Companys common stock or $41.50 in cash in exchange for each share of Prosperitys voting common stock. As a result of Prosperity shareholders elections, the Company issued 1,168,918 common shares at a fair value of $24.6 million.
The acquisition of Prosperity was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting in accordance with FASB ASC 805, Business Combinations . Assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration exchanged were recorded at their respective acquisition date fair values. Determining the fair value of assets and liabilities is a complicated process involving significant judgment regarding methods and assumptions used to calculate estimated fair values. Fair values are preliminary and subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition as additional information regarding the closing date fair values becomes available.
The following table presents the assets acquired and liabilities of Prosperity assumed as of December 23, 2013 and their initial fair value estimates:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
As Recorded by
Prosperity |
Fair Value
Adjustments |
As Recorded
by Ameris |
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Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 4,285 | $ | | $ | 4,285 | ||||||
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing balances |
21,687 | | 21,687 | |||||||||
Investment securities |
151,863 | 411 | (a) | 152,274 | ||||||||
Other investments |
8,727 | | 8,727 | |||||||||
Loans |
487,358 | (37,662 | )(b) | 449,696 | ||||||||
Less allowance for loan losses |
(6,811 | ) | 6,811 | (c) | | |||||||
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|
|
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Loans, net |
480,547 | (30,851 | ) | 449,696 | ||||||||
Other real estate owned |
6,883 | (1,260 | )(d) | 5,623 | ||||||||
Premises and equipment |
36,293 | | 36,293 | |||||||||
Intangible assets |
174 | 4,383 | (e) | 4,557 | ||||||||
Other assets |
26,600 | 1,192 | (f) | 27,792 | ||||||||
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|
|
|
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Total assets |
$ | 737,059 | $ | (26,125 | ) | $ | 710,934 | |||||
|
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|
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Liabilities |
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Deposits: |
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Noninterest-bearing |
$ | 149,242 | $ | | $ | 149,242 | ||||||
Interest-bearing |
324,441 | | 324,441 | |||||||||
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|
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|
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Total deposits |
473,683 | | 473,683 | |||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase |
21,530 | | 21,530 | |||||||||
Other borrowings |
185,000 | 12,313 | (g) | 197,313 | ||||||||
Other liabilities |
14,058 | 455 | (h) | 14,513 | ||||||||
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures |
29,500 | (16,303 | )(i) | 13,197 | ||||||||
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|
|
|
|
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Total liabilities |
723,771 | (3,535 | ) | 720,236 | ||||||||
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|
|
|
|
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Net identifiable assets acquired over (under) liabilities assumed |
13,288 | (22,590 | ) | (9,302 | ) | |||||||
Goodwill |
| 34,093 | 34,093 | |||||||||
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|
|
|
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Net assets acquired over (under) liabilities assumed |
$ | 13,288 | $ | 11,503 | $ | 24,791 | ||||||
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|
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Consideration: |
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Ameris Bancorp common shares issued |
1,168,918 | |||||||||||
Purchase price per share of the Companys common stock |
$ | 21.07 | ||||||||||
|
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Company common stock issued |
24,629 | |||||||||||
Cash exchanged for shares |
162 | |||||||||||
|
|
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Fair value of total consideration transferred |
$ | 24,791 | ||||||||||
|
|
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Explanation of fair value adjustments
(a) | Adjustment reflects the fair value adjustments of the available for sale portfolio as of the acquisition date. |
(b) | Adjustment reflects the fair value adjustments based on the Companys evaluation of the acquired loan portfolio. |
(c) | Adjustment reflects the elimination of Prosperitys allowance for loan losses. |
(d) | Adjustment reflects the fair value adjustment based on the Companys evaluation of the acquired OREO portfolio. |
(e) | Adjustment reflects the recording of core deposit intangible on the acquired core deposit accounts. |
(f) | Adjustment reflects the adjustment to write-off the non-realizable portion of Prosperitys deferred tax asset of ($6.644 million), to record the deferred tax asset generated by purchase accounting adjustments of $8.435 million and to record the fair value adjustment of other assets of ($0.599 million) at the acquisition date. |
(g) | Adjustment reflects the fair value adjustment (premium) to the FHLB borrowings of $12.741 million and the fair value adjustment to the subordinated debt of $0.428 million. |
(h) | Adjustment reflects the fair value adjustment of other liabilities at the acquisition date. |
(i) | Adjustment reflects the fair value adjustment to the subordinated deferrable interest debentures at the acquisition date. |
On the dates of acquisition, the Company estimated the future cash flows on each individual loan and made the necessary adjustments to reflect the asset at fair value. At each quarter end subsequent to the acquisition dates, the Company revises the estimates of future cash flows based on current information and makes the necessary adjustments to carrying value. The adjustments are performed on a loan-by-loan basis. No adjustments have been made for the six months ended June 30, 2014, the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013.
A rollforward of purchased non-covered loans with deterioration of credit quality for the six months ended June 30, 2014, the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013 is shown below:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Balance, January 1 |
$ | 67,165 | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Charge-offs, net of recoveries |
(2,218 | ) | | | ||||||||
Additions due to acquisitions |
29,280 | 67,165 | | |||||||||
Other (loan payments, transfers, etc.) |
(970 | ) | | | ||||||||
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|
|
|
|
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Ending balance |
$ | 93,257 | $ | 67,165 | $ | | ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
A rollforward of purchased non-covered loans without deterioration of credit quality for the six months ended June 30, 2014, the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013 is shown below:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
|||||||||
Balance, January 1 |
$ | 381,588 | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Additions due to acquisitions |
249,520 | 382,531 | | |||||||||
Loan payments, transfers, etc. |
(22,234 | ) | (943 | ) | | |||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
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Ending balance |
$ | 608,874 | $ | 381,588 | $ | | ||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
The following is a summary of changes in the accretable discounts of purchased non-covered loans during the six months ended June 30, 2014, the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Balance, January 1 |
$ | 26,189 | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Additions due to acquisitions |
7,799 | 26,189 | | |||||||||
Accretion |
(3,153 | ) | | | ||||||||
Other activity, net |
1,486 | | | |||||||||
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|
|
|
|
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Ending balance |
$ | 32,321 | $ | 26,189 | $ | | ||||||
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|
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NOTE 3 INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The Companys investment policy blends the Companys liquidity needs and interest rate risk management with its desire to increase income and provide funds for expected growth in loans. The investment securities portfolio consists primarily of U.S. government sponsored mortgage-backed securities and agencies, state, county and municipal securities and corporate debt securities. The Companys portfolio and investing philosophy concentrate activities in obligations where the credit risk is limited. For the small portion of the Companys portfolio found to present credit risk, the Company has reviewed the investments and financial performance of the obligors and believes the credit risk to be acceptable.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available for sale at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 are presented below:
Amortized
Cost |
Gross
Unrealized Gains |
Gross
Unrealized Losses |
Fair
Value |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2014: |
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U. S. government agencies |
$ | 14,950 | $ | | $ | (505 | ) | $ | 14,445 | |||||||
State, county and municipal securities |
143,507 | 3,136 | (863 | ) | 145,780 | |||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
10,805 | 284 | (131 | ) | 10,958 | |||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
361,194 | 5,435 | (2,182 | ) | 364,447 | |||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Total securities |
$ | 530,456 | $ | 8,855 | $ | (3,681 | ) | $ | 535,630 | |||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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December 31, 2013: |
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U. S. government agencies |
$ | 14,947 | $ | | $ | (1,021 | ) | $ | 13,926 | |||||||
State, county and municipal securities |
112,659 | 2,269 | (2,174 | ) | 112,754 | |||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
10,311 | 275 | (261 | ) | 10,325 | |||||||||||
Collateralized debt obligations |
1,480 | | | 1,480 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
349,441 | 2,347 | (4,038 | ) | 347,750 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Total securities |
$ | 488,838 | $ | 4,891 | $ | (7,494 | ) | $ | 486,235 | |||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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June 30, 2013: |
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U. S. government agencies |
$ | 14,944 | $ | | $ | (609 | ) | $ | 14,335 | |||||||
State, county and municipal securities |
109,793 | 3,708 | (742 | ) | 112,759 | |||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
10,543 | 311 | (764 | ) | 10,090 | |||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
177,196 | 3,824 | (2,036 | ) | 178,984 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Total securities |
$ | 312,476 | $ | 7,843 | $ | (4,151 | ) | $ | 316,168 | |||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale securities at June 30, 2014 by contractual maturity are summarized in the table below. Expected maturities for mortgage-backed securities may differ from contractual maturities because in certain cases borrowers can prepay obligations without prepayment penalties. Therefore, these securities are not included in the following maturity summary:
Amortized
Cost |
Fair
Value |
|||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||
Due in one year or less |
$ | 5,055 | $ | 5,123 | ||||
Due from one year to five years |
41,290 | 42,911 | ||||||
Due from five to ten years |
66,456 | 66,794 | ||||||
Due after ten years |
56,461 | 56,355 | ||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
361,194 | 364,447 | ||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||
$ | 530,456 | $ | 535,630 | |||||
|
|
|
|
Securities with a carrying value of approximately $228.3 million serve as collateral to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law at June 30, 2014, compared to $399.0 million and $224.5 million at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively.
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The following table details the gross unrealized losses and fair value of securities aggregated by category and duration of continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013.
Less Than 12 Months | 12 Months or More | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Description of Securities |
Fair
Value |
Unrealized
Losses |
Fair
Value |
Unrealized
Losses |
Fair
Value |
Unrealized
Losses |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2014: |
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U. S. government agencies |
$ | | $ | | $ | 14,445 | $ | (505 | ) | $ | 14,445 | $ | (505 | ) | ||||||||||
State, county and municipal securities |
4,088 | (35 | ) | 29,203 | (828 | ) | 33,291 | (863 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
| | 4,945 | (131 | ) | 4,945 | (131 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
25,107 | (65 | ) | 51,039 | (2,117 | ) | 76,146 | (2,182 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Total temporarily impaired securities |
$ | 29,195 | $ | (100 | ) | $ | 99,632 | $ | (3,581 | ) | $ | 128,827 | $ | (3,681 | ) | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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December 31, 2013: |
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U. S. government agencies |
$ | 13,926 | $ | (1,021 | ) | $ | | $ | | $ | 13,926 | $ | (1,021 | ) | ||||||||||
State, county and municipal securities |
47,401 | (1,882 | ) | 3,794 | (292 | ) | 51,195 | (2,174 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
| | 4,826 | (261 | ) | 4,826 | (261 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Collateralized debt obligations |
| | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
94,989 | (2,493 | ) | 23,388 | (1,545 | ) | 118,377 | (4,038 | ) | |||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Total temporarily impaired securities |
$ | 156,316 | $ | (5,396 | ) | $ | 32,008 | $ | (2,098 | ) | $ | 188,324 | $ | (7,494 | ) | |||||||||
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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June 30, 2013: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
U. S. government agencies |
$ | 14,335 | $ | (609 | ) | $ | | $ | | $ | 14,335 | $ | (609 | ) | ||||||||||
State, county and municipal securities |
36,268 | (726 | ) | 497 | (16 | ) | 36,765 | (742 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
| | 4,333 | (764 | ) | 4,333 | (764 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
68,031 | (2,036 | ) | 925 | | 68,956 | (2,036 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Total temporarily impaired securities |
$ | 118,634 | $ | (3,371 | ) | $ | 5,755 | $ | (780 | ) | $ | 124,389 | $ | (4,151 | ) | |||||||||
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Management and the Companys Asset and Liability Committee (the ALCO Committee) evaluate securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. While the majority of the unrealized losses on debt securities relate to changes in interest rates, corporate debt securities have also been affected by reduced levels of liquidity and higher risk premiums. Occasionally, management engages independent third parties to evaluate the Companys position in certain corporate debt securities to aid management and the ALCO Committee in its determination regarding the status of impairment. The Company believes that each investment poses minimal credit risk and further, that the Company does not intend to sell these investment securities at an unrealized loss position at June 30, 2014, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery or maturity. Therefore, at June 30, 2014, these investments are not considered impaired on an other-than-temporary basis.
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, all of the Companys mortgage-backed securities were obligations of government-sponsored agencies.
The following table is a summary of sales activities in the Companys investment securities available for sale for the six months ended June 30, 2014, year ended December 31, 2013 and six months ended June 30, 2013:
June 30, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | June 30, 2013 | ||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Gross gains on sales of securities |
$ | 8 | $ | 353 | $ | 353 | ||||||
Gross losses on sales of securities |
(2 | ) | (182 | ) | (182 | ) | ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
Net realized gains on sales of securities available for sale |
$ | 6 | $ | 171 | $ | 171 | ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Sales proceeds |
$ | 69,768 | $ | 36,669 | $ | 31,340 | ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
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NOTE 4 LOANS
The Company engages in a full complement of lending activities, including real estate-related loans, agriculture-related loans, commercial and financial loans and consumer installment loans within select markets in Georgia, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. Ameris concentrates the majority of its lending activities in real estate loans. While risk of loss in the Companys portfolio is primarily tied to the credit quality of the various borrowers, risk of loss may increase due to factors beyond the Companys control, such as local, regional and/or national economic downturns. General conditions in the real estate market may also impact the relative risk in the real estate portfolio.
Commercial, financial and agricultural loans include both secured and unsecured loans for working capital, expansion, crop production, and other business purposes. Short-term working capital loans are secured by non-real estate collateral such as accounts receivable, crops, inventory and equipment. The Company evaluates the financial strength, cash flow, management, credit history of the borrower and the quality of the collateral securing the loan. The Bank often requires personal guarantees and secondary sources of repayment on commercial, financial and agricultural loans.
Real estate loans include construction and development loans, commercial and farmland loans and residential loans. Construction and development loans include loans for the development of residential neighborhoods, construction of one-to-four family residential construction loans to builders and consumers, and commercial real estate construction loans, primarily for owner-occupied properties. The Company limits its construction lending risk through adherence to established underwriting procedures. Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by owner-occupied commercial buildings for office, storage, retail, farmland and warehouse space. They also include non-owner occupied commercial buildings such as leased retail and office space. Commercial real estate loans may be larger in size and may involve a greater degree of risk than one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. Payments on such loans are often dependent on successful operation or management of the properties. The Companys residential loans represent permanent mortgage financing and are secured by residential properties located within the Banks market areas.
Consumer installment loans and other loans include automobile loans, boat and recreational vehicle financing, and both secured and unsecured personal loans. Consumer loans carry greater risks than other loans, as the collateral can consist of rapidly depreciating assets such as automobiles and equipment that may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the loan in the case of default.
Loans are stated at unpaid balances, net of unearned income and deferred loan fees. Balances within the major loans receivable categories are presented in the following table, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
|||||||||
Commercial, financial and agricultural |
$ | 304,588 | $ | 244,373 | $ | 208,424 | ||||||
Real estate construction and development |
149,346 | 146,371 | 134,607 | |||||||||
Real estate commercial and farmland |
850,000 | 808,323 | 788,654 | |||||||||
Real estate residential |
422,731 | 366,882 | 357,685 | |||||||||
Consumer installment |
31,902 | 34,249 | 36,923 | |||||||||
Other |
11,492 | 18,256 | 29,534 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
$ | 1,770,059 | $ | 1,618,454 | $ | 1,555,827 | |||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchased non-covered loans are defined as loans that were acquired in bank acquisitions that are not covered by a loss-sharing agreement with the FDIC. Purchased non-covered loans totaling $702.1 million and $448.8 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, are not included in the above schedule. There were no purchased non-covered loans at June 30, 2013.
Purchased non-covered loans are shown below according to major loan type as of the end of the periods shown:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
|||||||||
Commercial, financial and agricultural |
$ | 41,583 | $ | 32,141 | $ | | ||||||
Real estate construction and development |
64,084 | 31,176 | | |||||||||
Real estate commercial and farmland |
311,748 | 179,898 | | |||||||||
Real estate residential |
278,451 | 200,851 | | |||||||||
Consumer installment |
6,265 | 4,687 | | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
$ | 702,131 | $ | 448,753 | $ | | |||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Covered loans are defined as loans that were acquired in FDIC-assisted transactions that are covered by a loss-sharing agreement with the FDIC. Covered loans totaling $331.3 million, $390.2 million and $443.5 million at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively, are not included in the above schedule.
Covered loans are shown below according to loan type as of the end of the periods shown:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
|||||||||
Commercial, financial and agricultural |
$ | 25,209 | $ | 26,550 | $ | 27,371 | ||||||
Real estate construction and development |
31,600 | 43,179 | 52,972 | |||||||||
Real estate commercial and farmland |
188,643 | 224,451 | 255,102 | |||||||||
Real estate residential |
85,518 | 95,173 | 107,107 | |||||||||
Consumer installment |
280 | 884 | 965 | |||||||||
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$ | 331,250 | $ | 390,237 | $ | 443,517 | |||||||
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Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans
A loan is placed on nonaccrual status when, in managements judgment, the collection of the interest income appears doubtful. Interest receivable that has been accrued and is subsequently determined to have doubtful collectability is charged against interest income. Interest payments on nonaccrual loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Nonaccrual loans are loans whose principal or interest is past due 90 days or more. In some cases, where borrowers are experiencing financial difficulties, loans may be restructured to provide terms significantly different from the original contractual terms.
The following table presents an analysis of loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Commercial, financial and agricultural |
$ | 1,596 | $ | 4,103 | $ | 4,326 | ||||||
Real estate construction and development |
3,452 | 3,971 | 5,448 | |||||||||
Real estate commercial and farmland |
8,831 | 8,566 | 8,963 | |||||||||
Real estate residential |
7,795 | 12,152 | 12,423 | |||||||||
Consumer installment |
437 | 411 | 651 | |||||||||
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$ | 22,111 | $ | 29,203 | $ | 31,811 | |||||||
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The following table presents an analysis of purchased non-covered loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Commercial, financial and agricultural |
$ | 143 | $ | 11 | $ | | ||||||
Real estate construction and development |
2,273 | 325 | | |||||||||
Real estate commercial and farmland |
6,647 | 1,653 | | |||||||||
Real estate residential |
6,658 | 4,658 | | |||||||||
Consumer installment |
49 | 12 | | |||||||||
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$ | 15,770 | $ | 6,659 | $ | | |||||||
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The following table presents an analysis of covered loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Commercial, financial and agricultural |
$ | 12,254 | $ | 7,257 | $ | 8,729 | ||||||
Real estate construction and development |
8,028 | 14,781 | 17,039 | |||||||||
Real estate commercial and farmland |
17,027 | 33,495 | 47,427 | |||||||||
Real estate residential |
8,702 | 13,278 | 15,459 | |||||||||
Consumer installment |
127 | 341 | 285 | |||||||||
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$ | 46,138 | $ | 69,152 | $ | 88,939 | |||||||
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The following table presents an aging analysis of loans, excluding purchased non-covered and covered past due loans as of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
Loans
30-59 Days Past Due |
Loans
60-89 Days Past Due |
Loans 90
or More Days Past Due |
Total
Loans Past Due |
Current
Loans |
Total
Loans |
Loans 90
Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2014: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 1,180 | $ | 966 | $ | 1,077 | $ | 3,223 | $ | 301,365 | $ | 304,588 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
3,942 | 296 | 3,449 | 7,687 | 141,659 | 149,346 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
4,622 | 1,860 | 7,404 | 13,886 | 836,114 | 850,000 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
5,806 | 3,829 | 7,197 | 16,832 | 405,899 | 422,731 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
345 | 176 | 310 | 831 | 31,071 | 31,902 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other |
| | | | 11,492 | 11,492 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 15,895 | $ | 7,127 | $ | 19,437 | $ | 42,459 | $ | 1,727,600 | $ | 1,770,059 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
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Loans
30-59 Days Past Due |
Loans
60-89 Days Past Due |
Loans 90
or More Days Past Due |
Total
Loans Past Due |
Current
Loans |
Total
Loans |
Loans 90
Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2013: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 10,893 | $ | 272 | $ | 4,081 | $ | 15,246 | $ | 229,127 | $ | 244,373 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
1,026 | 69 | 3,935 | 5,030 | 141,341 | 146,371 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
3,981 | 1,388 | 7,751 | 13,120 | 795,203 | 808,323 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
5,422 | 1,735 | 11,587 | 18,744 | 348,138 | 366,882 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
568 | 197 | 305 | 1,070 | 33,179 | 34,249 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other |
| | | | 18,256 | 18,256 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 21,890 | $ | 3,661 | $ | 27,659 | $ | 53,210 | $ | 1,565,244 | $ | 1,618,454 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
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Loans
30-59 Days Past Due |
Loans
60-89 Days Past Due |
Loans 90
or More Days Past Due |
Total
Loans Past Due |
Current
Loans |
Total
Loans |
Loans 90
Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2013: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 1,449 | $ | 502 | $ | 4,013 | $ | 5,964 | $ | 202,460 | $ | 208,424 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
1,638 | 104 | 5,418 | 7,160 | 127,447 | 134,607 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
5,392 | 1,580 | 5,333 | 12,305 | 776,349 | 788,654 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
4,735 | 5,256 | 11,745 | 21,736 | 335,949 | 357,685 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
432 | 175 | 548 | 1,155 | 35,768 | 36,923 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other |
| | | | 29,534 | 29,534 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 13,646 | $ | 7,617 | $ | 27,057 | $ | 48,320 | $ | 1,507,507 | $ | 1,555,827 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
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The following table presents an aging analysis of purchased non-covered past due loans based on the recorded basis as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. There were no purchased non-covered loans as of June 30, 2013:
Loans
30-59 Days Past Due |
Loans
60-89 Days Past Due |
Loans 90
or More Days Past Due |
Total
Loans Past Due |
Current
Loans |
Total
Loans |
Loans 90
Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2014: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 137 | $ | 26 | $ | 143 | $ | 306 | $ | 41,277 | $ | 41,583 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
712 | 168 | 2,165 | 3,045 | 61,039 | 64,084 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
1,263 | 1,605 | 6,647 | 9,515 | 302,233 | 311,748 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
6,952 | 983 | 6,144 | 14,079 | 264,372 | 278,451 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
23 | 29 | 47 | 99 | 6,166 | 6,265 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
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Total |
$ | 9,087 | $ | 2,811 | $ | 15,146 | $ | 27,044 | $ | 675,087 | $ | 702,131 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
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Loans
30-59 Days Past Due |
Loans
60-89 Days Past Due |
Loans 90
or More Days Past Due |
Total
Loans Past Due |
Current
Loans |
Total
Loans |
Loans 90
Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2013: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 370 | $ | 70 | $ | 11 | $ | 451 | $ | 31,690 | $ | 32,141 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
1,008 | 89 | 325 | 1,422 | 29,754 | 31,176 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
6,851 | 2,064 | 1,516 | 10,431 | 169,467 | 179,898 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
4,667 | 1,074 | 3,428 | 9,169 | 191,682 | 200,851 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
7 | 17 | 9 | 33 | 4,654 | 4,687 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 12,903 | $ | 3,314 | $ | 5,289 | $ | 21,506 | $ | 427,247 | $ | 448,753 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
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The following table presents an aging analysis of covered loans as of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
Loans
30-59 Days Past Due |
Loans
60-89 Days Past Due |
Loans 90
or More Days Past Due |
Total
Loans Past Due |
Current
Loans |
Total
Loans |
Loans 90
Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2014: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 16 | $ | 467 | $ | 6,909 | $ | 7,392 | $ | 17,817 | $ | 25,209 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
551 | 459 | 7,708 | 8,718 | 22,882 | 31,600 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
6,399 | 139 | 10,443 | 16,981 | 171,662 | 188,643 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
2,490 | 690 | 5,939 | 9,119 | 76,399 | 85,518 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
| 49 | 56 | 105 | 175 | 280 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
$ | 9,456 | $ | 1,804 | $ | 31,055 | $ | 42,315 | $ | 288,935 | $ | 331,250 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
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Loans
30-59 Days Past Due |
Loans
60-89 Days Past Due |
Loans 90
or More Days Past Due |
Total
Loans Past Due |
Current
Loans |
Total
Loans |
Loans 90
Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2013: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 3,966 | $ | 12 | $ | 6,165 | $ | 10,143 | $ | 16,407 | $ | 26,550 | $ | | ||||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
843 | 144 | 14,055 | 15,042 | 28,137 | 43,179 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
8,482 | 4,350 | 26,428 | 39,260 | 185,191 | 224,451 | 346 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
7,648 | 1,914 | 10,244 | 19,806 | 75,367 | 95,173 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
51 | 14 | 305 | 370 | 514 | 884 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Total |
$ | 20,990 | $ | 6,434 | $ | 57,197 | $ | 84,621 | $ | 305,616 | $ | 390,237 | $ | 346 | ||||||||||||||
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Loans
30-59 Days Past Due |
Loans
60-89 Days Past Due |
Loans 90
or More Days Past Due |
Total
Loans Past Due |
Current
Loans |
Total
Loans |
Loans 90
Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing |
||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2013: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 529 | $ | 441 | $ | 7,333 | $ | 8,303 | $ | 19,068 | $ | 27,371 | $ | 63 | ||||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
2,672 | 743 | 15,911 | 19,326 | 33,646 | 52,972 | 348 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
4,020 | 3,929 | 41,250 | 49,199 | 205,903 | 255,102 | 636 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
6,283 | 772 | 12,155 | 19,210 | 87,897 | 107,107 | 60 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
68 | 6 | 255 | 329 | 636 | 965 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
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Total |
$ | 13,572 | $ | 5,891 | $ | 76,904 | $ | 96,367 | $ | 347,150 | $ | 443,517 | $ | 1,107 | ||||||||||||||
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16
Impaired Loans
Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreements. When determining if the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement, the Company considers the borrowers capacity to pay, which includes such factors as the borrowers current financial statements, an analysis of global cash flow sufficient to pay all debt obligations and an evaluation of secondary sources of repayment, such as guarantor support and collateral value. Impaired loans include loans on nonaccrual status and troubled debt restructurings. The Company individually assesses for impairment all nonaccrual loans greater than $200,000 and rated substandard or worse and all troubled debt restructurings greater than $100,000. If a loan is deemed impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary, so that the loan is reported net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loans existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis.
The following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans:
As of and For the Period Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Nonaccrual loans |
$ | 22,111 | $ | 29,203 | $ | 31,811 | ||||||
Troubled debt restructurings not included above |
17,337 | 17,214 | 18,015 | |||||||||
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|
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Total impaired loans |
$ | 39,448 | $ | 46,417 | $ | 49,826 | ||||||
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Impaired loans not requiring a related allowance |
$ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
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Impaired loans requiring a related allowance |
$ | 39,448 | $ | 46,417 | $ | 49,826 | ||||||
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Allowance related to impaired loans |
$ | 3,619 | $ | 3,871 | $ | 5,072 | ||||||
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Average investment in impaired loans |
$ | 43,814 | $ | 51,721 | $ | 54,481 | ||||||
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Interest income recognized on impaired loans |
$ | 42 | $ | 522 | $ | 451 | ||||||
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Foregone interest income on impaired loans |
$ | 23 | $ | 418 | $ | 172 | ||||||
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|
The following table presents an analysis of information pertaining to impaired loans, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans as of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013.
Unpaid
Contractual Principal Balance |
Recorded
Investment With No Allowance |
Recorded
Investment With Allowance |
Total
Recorded Investment |
Related
Allowance |
Average
Recorded Investment |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2014: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 3,398 | $ | | $ | 1,852 | $ | 1,852 | $ | 298 | $ | 3,397 | ||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
9,336 | | 5,532 | 5,532 | 798 | 5,811 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
19,215 | | 16,421 | 16,421 | 1,629 | 16,394 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
18,313 | | 15,131 | 15,131 | 884 | 17,698 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
638 | | 512 | 512 | 10 | 514 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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|
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Total |
$ | 50,900 | $ | | $ | 39,448 | $ | 39,448 | $ | 3,619 | $ | 43,814 | ||||||||||||
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Unpaid
Contractual Principal Balance |
Recorded
Investment With No Allowance |
Recorded
Investment With Allowance |
Total
Recorded Investment |
Related
Allowance |
Average
Recorded Investment |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2013: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 6,240 | $ | | $ | 4,618 | $ | 4,618 | $ | 435 | $ | 4,844 | ||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
11,363 | | 5,867 | 5,867 | 512 | 8,341 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
18,456 | | 15,479 | 15,479 | 1,443 | 17,559 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
24,342 | | 19,970 | 19,970 | 1,472 | 20,335 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
623 | | 483 | 483 | 9 | 642 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
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Total |
$ | 61,024 | $ | | $ | 46,417 | $ | 46,417 | $ | 3,871 | $ | 51,721 | ||||||||||||
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Unpaid
Contractual Principal Balance |
Recorded
Investment With No Allowance |
Recorded
Investment With Allowance |
Total
Recorded Investment |
Related
Allowance |
Average
Recorded Investment |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2013: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 7,723 | $ | | $ | 5,384 | $ | 5,384 | $ | 1,018 | $ | 4,960 | ||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
15,324 | | 7,394 | 7,394 | 687 | 9,894 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
19,759 | | 16,491 | 16,491 | 1,657 | 18,692 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
23,373 | | 19,893 | 19,893 | 1,692 | 20,178 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
808 | | 664 | 664 | 18 | 757 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
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Total |
$ | 66,987 | $ | | $ | 49,826 | $ | 49,826 | $ | 5,072 | $ | 54,481 | ||||||||||||
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The following is a summary of information pertaining to purchased non-covered impaired loans:
As of and For the Period Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Nonaccrual loans |
$ | 15,770 | $ | 6,659 | $ | | ||||||
Troubled debt restructurings not included above |
| | | |||||||||
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|
|
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Total impaired loans |
$ | 15,770 | $ | 6,659 | $ | | ||||||
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Impaired loans not requiring a related allowance |
$ | 15,770 | $ | 6,659 | $ | | ||||||
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Impaired loans requiring a related allowance |
$ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
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Allowance related to impaired loans |
$ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
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|
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Average investment in impaired loans |
$ | 12,582 | $ | 128 | $ | | ||||||
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Interest income recognized on impaired loans |
$ | 16 | $ | | $ | | ||||||
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Foregone interest income on impaired loans |
$ | 158 | $ | | $ | | ||||||
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The following table presents an analysis of information pertaining to impaired purchased non-covered loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. There were no purchased non-covered loans as of June 30, 2013:
Unpaid
Contractual Principal Balance |
Recorded
Investment With No Allowance |
Recorded
Investment With Allowance |
Total
Recorded Investment |
Related
Allowance |
Average
Recorded Investment |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2014: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 550 | $ | 143 | $ | | $ | 143 | $ | | $ | 90 | ||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
4,649 | 2,273 | | 2,273 | | 1,243 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
9,848 | 6,647 | | 6,647 | | 5,043 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
10,598 | 6,658 | | 6,658 | | 6,175 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
65 | 49 | | 49 | | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
$ | 25,710 | $ | 15,770 | $ | | $ | 15,770 | $ | | $ | 12,582 | ||||||||||||
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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Unpaid
Contractual Principal Balance |
Recorded
Investment With No Allowance |
Recorded
Investment With Allowance |
Total
Recorded Investment |
Related
Allowance |
Average
Recorded Investment |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2013: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 19 | $ | 11 | $ | | $ | 11 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
542 | 325 | | 325 | | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
2,673 | 1,653 | | 1,653 | | 32 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
7,712 | 4,658 | | 4,658 | | 90 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
20 | 12 | | 12 | | | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
$ | 10,996 | $ | 6,659 | $ | | $ | 6,659 | $ | | $ | 128 | ||||||||||||
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The following is a summary of information pertaining to covered impaired loans:
As of and For the Period Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Nonaccrual loans |
$ | 46,138 | $ | 69,152 | $ | 88,939 | ||||||
Troubled debt restructurings not included above |
9,221 | 8,409 | 10,253 | |||||||||
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|
|
|
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Total impaired loans |
$ | 55,359 | $ | 77,561 | $ | 99,192 | ||||||
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|
|
|
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Impaired loans not requiring a related allowance |
$ | 55,359 | $ | 77,561 | $ | 99,192 | ||||||
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|
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Impaired loans requiring a related allowance |
$ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
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|
|
|
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Allowance related to impaired loans |
$ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
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|
|
|
|
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Average investment in impaired loans |
$ | 70,932 | $ | 94,873 | $ | 104,473 | ||||||
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|
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Interest income recognized on impaired loans |
$ | 214 | $ | 968 | $ | 784 | ||||||
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|
|
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Foregone interest income on impaired loans |
$ | 94 | $ | 330 | $ | 242 | ||||||
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The following table presents an analysis of information pertaining to impaired covered loans as of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
Unpaid
Contractual Principal Balance |
Recorded
Investment With No Allowance |
Recorded
Investment With Allowance |
Total
Recorded Investment |
Related
Allowance |
Average
Recorded Investment |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2014: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 14,617 | $ | 12,254 | $ | | $ | 12,254 | $ | | $ | 10,525 | ||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
9,780 | 8,028 | | 8,028 | | 13,380 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
21,236 | 18,093 | | 18,093 | | 27,174 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
18,662 | 16,857 | | 16,857 | | 19,641 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
161 | 127 | | 127 | | 212 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
$ | 64,456 | $ | 55,359 | $ | | $ | 55,359 | $ | | $ | 70,932 | ||||||||||||
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|
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Unpaid
Contractual Principal Balance |
Recorded
Investment With No Allowance |
Recorded
Investment With Allowance |
Total
Recorded Investment |
Related
Allowance |
Average
Recorded Investment |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2013: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 9,598 | $ | 7,257 | $ | | $ | 7,257 | $ | | $ | 8,676 | ||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
17,540 | 14,781 | | 14,781 | | 17,909 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
39,056 | 34,074 | | 34,074 | | 44,652 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
24,819 | 21,108 | | 21,108 | | 23,332 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
394 | 341 | | 341 | | 304 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
$ | 91,407 | $ | 77,561 | $ | | $ | 77,561 | $ | | $ | 94,873 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
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Unpaid
Contractual Principal Balance |
Recorded
Investment With No Allowance |
Recorded
Investment With Allowance |
Total
Recorded Investment |
Related
Allowance |
Average
Recorded Investment |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2013: |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
$ | 12,151 | $ | 8,769 | $ | | $ | 8,769 | $ | | $ | 9,417 | ||||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
24,044 | 19,198 | | 19,198 | | 19,394 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
58,538 | 48,000 | | 48,000 | | 50,508 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
27,794 | 22,940 | | 22,940 | | 24,877 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer installment loans |
340 | 285 | | 285 | | 277 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
$ | 122,867 | $ | 99,192 | $ | | $ | 99,192 | $ | | $ | 104,473 | ||||||||||||
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Credit Quality Indicators
The Company uses a nine category risk grading system to assign a risk grade to each loan in the portfolio. Every loan is assigned a risk rating, with the exception of credit card receivables and overdraft protection loans which are treated as pools for risk rating purposes. Relationships greater than $250,000 are reviewed annually by the Banks independent internal loan review department or an independent third party loan review firm. The following is a description of the general characteristics of the grades:
Grade 10 Prime Credit This grade represents loans to the Companys most creditworthy borrowers or loans that are secured by cash or cash equivalents.
Grade 15 Good Credit This grade includes loans that exhibit one or more characteristics better than that of a Satisfactory Credit . Generally, the debt service coverage and borrowers liquidity is materially better than required by the Companys loan policy.
Grade 20 Satisfactory Credit This grade is assigned to loans to borrowers who exhibit satisfactory credit histories, contain acceptable loan structures and demonstrate ability to repay.
Grade 23 Performing, Under-Collateralized Credit This grade is assigned to loans that are currently performing and supported by adequate financial information that reflects repayment capacity but exhibit a loan-to-value ratio greater than 110%, based on a documented collateral valuation.
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Grade 25 Minimum Acceptable Credit This grade includes loans which exhibit all the characteristics of a Satisfactory Credit , but warrant more than normal level of banker supervision due to (i) circumstances which elevate the risks of performance (such as start-up operations, untested management, heavy leverage and interim losses); (ii) adverse, extraordinary events that have affected, or could affect, the borrowers cash flow, financial condition, ability to continue operating profitability or refinancing (such as death of principal, fire and divorce); (iii) loans that require more than the normal servicing requirements (such as any type of construction financing, acquisition and development loans, accounts receivable or inventory loans and floor plan loans); (iv) existing technical exceptions which raise some doubts about the Banks perfection in its collateral position or the continued financial capacity of the borrower; or (v) improvements in formerly criticized borrowers, which may warrant banker supervision.
Grade 30 Other Asset Especially Mentioned This grade includes loans that exhibit potential weaknesses that deserve managements close attention. If left uncorrected, these weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Companys credit position at some future date.
Grade 40 Substandard This grade represents loans which are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. These assets exhibit a well-defined weakness or are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. These weaknesses may be characterized by past due performance, operating losses or questionable collateral values.
Grade 50 Doubtful This grade includes loans which exhibit all of the characteristics of a substandard loan with the added provision that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable or improbable.
Grade 60 Loss This grade is assigned to loans which are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as active assets of the Bank is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loss has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing it off.
The following table presents the loan portfolio, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans, by risk grade as of June 30, 2014.
Risk Grade |
Commercial,
financial & agricultural |
Real estate -
construction & development |
Real estate -
commercial & farmland |
Real estate -
residential |
Consumer
installment loans |
Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 |
$ | 103,726 | $ | | $ | 255 | $ | 505 | $ | 6,356 | $ | | $ | 110,842 | ||||||||||||||
15 |
24,620 | 4,678 | 141,846 | 54,388 | 1,120 | | 226,652 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 |
102,278 | 48,008 | 460,715 | 226,149 | 17,714 | 11,492 | 866,356 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 |
123 | 9,215 | 9,318 | 9,479 | 294 | | 28,429 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 |
65,882 | 77,973 | 197,381 | 103,846 | 5,281 | | 450,363 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 |
4,004 | 2,680 | 12,914 | 13,568 | 194 | | 33,360 | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 |
3,955 | 6,792 | 27,571 | 14,786 | 943 | | 54,047 | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 |
| | | 10 | | | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 |
| | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Total |
$ | 304,588 | $ | 149,346 | $ | 850,000 | $ | 422,731 | $ | 31,902 | $ | 11,492 | $ | 1,770,059 | ||||||||||||||
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|
The following table presents the loan portfolio, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans, by risk grade as of December 31, 2013.
Risk Grade |
Commercial,
financial & agricultural |
Real estate -
construction & development |
Real estate -
commercial & farmland |
Real estate -
residential |
Consumer
installment loans |
Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 |
$ | 66,983 | $ | | $ | 265 | $ | 419 | $ | 6,714 | $ | | $ | 74,381 | ||||||||||||||
15 |
24,789 | 4,655 | 147,157 | 52,335 | 1,276 | | 230,212 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 |
93,852 | 45,195 | 431,790 | 165,339 | 18,619 | 18,256 | 773,051 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 |
127 | 8,343 | 10,219 | 12,641 | 274 | | 31,604 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 |
50,373 | 78,736 | 181,645 | 103,427 | 6,310 | | 420,491 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 |
2,111 | 2,876 | 11,849 | 13,558 | 197 | | 30,591 | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 |
6,011 | 6,566 | 25,398 | 19,153 | 859 | | 57,987 | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 |
127 | | | 10 | | | 137 | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 |
| | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
$ | 244,373 | $ | 146,371 | $ | 808,323 | $ | 366,882 | $ | 34,249 | $ | 18,256 | $ | 1,618,454 | ||||||||||||||
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The following table presents the loan portfolio, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans, by risk grade as of June 30, 2013:
Risk Grade |
Commercial,
financial & agricultural |
Real estate -
construction & development |
Real estate -
commercial & farmland |
Real estate -
residential |
Consumer
installment loans |
Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 |
$ | 37,173 | $ | | $ | 298 | $ | 498 | $ | 6,883 | $ | | $ | 44,852 | ||||||||||||||
15 |
17,783 | 4,934 | 154,369 | 63,078 | 1,527 | | 241,691 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 |
82,636 | 36,654 | 402,677 | 137,518 | 19,586 | 29,534 | 708,605 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 |
108 | 6,878 | 9,575 | 13,104 | 165 | | 29,830 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 |
60,981 | 75,273 | 189,109 | 110,244 | 7,497 | | 443,104 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 |
3,154 | 3,183 | 12,104 | 10,666 | 159 | | 29,266 | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 |
5,991 | 7,685 | 20,522 | 22,577 | 1,104 | | 57,879 | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 |
598 | | | | | | 598 | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 |
| | | | 2 | | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
$ | 208,424 | $ | 134,607 | $ | 788,654 | $ | 357,685 | $ | 36,923 | $ | 29,534 | $ | 1,555,827 | ||||||||||||||
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|
The following table presents the purchased non-covered loan portfolio by risk grade as of June 30, 2014:
Risk Grade |
Commercial,
financial & agricultural |
Real estate -
construction & development |
Real estate -
commercial & farmland |
Real estate -
residential |
Consumer
installment loans |
Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 |
$ | 3,494 | $ | | $ | | $ | 293 | $ | 557 | $ | | $ | 4,344 | ||||||||||||||
15 |
4,728 | 245 | 14,191 | 15,839 | 537 | | 35,540 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 |
11,567 | 12,905 | 94,598 | 64,937 | 2,683 | | 186,690 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 |
| | | 165 | | | 165 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 |
18,251 | 42,127 | 175,427 | 178,523 | 2,343 | | 416,671 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 |
3,162 | 4,722 | 16,078 | 8,326 | 21 | | 32,309 | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 |
381 | 4,085 | 11,454 | 10,368 | 124 | | 26,412 | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 |
| | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 |
| | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
$ | 41,583 | $ | 64,084 | $ | 311,748 | $ | 278,451 | $ | 6,265 | $ | | $ | 702,131 | ||||||||||||||
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The following table presents the purchased non-covered loan portfolio by risk grade as of December 31, 2013:
Risk Grade |
Commercial,
financial & agricultural |
Real estate -
construction & development |
Real estate -
commercial & farmland |
Real estate -
residential |
Consumer
installment loans |
Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 |
$ | 1,865 | $ | | $ | | $ | 289 | $ | 451 | $ | | $ | 2,605 | ||||||||||||||
15 |
4,606 | 7 | 12,998 | 16,160 | 703 | | 34,474 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 |
5,172 | 3,960 | 43,802 | 34,576 | 1,383 | | 88,893 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 |
| | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 |
19,638 | 20,733 | 102,260 | 129,923 | 1,888 | | 274,442 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 |
576 | 1,760 | 9,554 | 10,878 | 194 | | 22,962 | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 |
284 | 4,716 | 11,284 | 9,025 | 68 | | 25,377 | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 |
| | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 |
| | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
$ | 32,141 | $ | 31,176 | $ | 179,898 | $ | 200,851 | $ | 4,687 | $ | | $ | 448,753 | ||||||||||||||
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There were no purchased non-covered loans as of June 30, 2013.
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The following table presents the covered loan portfolio by risk grade as of June 30, 2014:
Risk Grade |
Commercial,
financial & agricultural |
Real estate -
construction & development |
Real estate -
commercial & farmland |
Real estate -
residential |
Consumer
installment loans |
Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 |
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||||
15 |
| 2 | 822 | 629 | | | 1,453 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 |
1,133 | 5,524 | 33,050 | 17,143 | 68 | | 56,918 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 |
124 | 555 | 15,528 | 5,557 | | | 21,764 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 |
6,569 | 9,251 | 94,504 | 36,507 | 40 | | 146,871 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 |
4,398 | 4,802 | 9,959 | 8,326 | 2 | | 27,487 | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 |
12,985 | 11,466 | 34,780 | 17,356 | 170 | | 76,757 | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 |
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60 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
$ | 25,209 | $ | 31,600 | $ | 188,643 | $ | 85,518 | $ | 280 | $ | | $ | 331,250 | ||||||||||||||
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The following table presents the covered loan portfolio by risk grade as of December 31, 2013:
Risk Grade |
Commercial,
financial & agricultural |
Real estate -
construction & development |
Real estate -
commercial & farmland |
Real estate -
residential |
Consumer
installment loans |
Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 |
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||||
15 |
| 16 | 1,048 | 638 | | | 1,702 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 |
2,184 | 8,549 | 34,674 | 21,363 | 193 | | 66,963 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 |
134 | 1,085 | 17,037 | 4,748 | 51 | | 23,055 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 |
7,508 | 9,611 | 101,657 | 38,427 | 235 | | 157,438 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 |
5,125 | 2,006 | 21,297 | 6,979 | 17 | | 35,424 | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 |
11,599 | 21,912 | 48,738 | 23,018 | 388 | | 105,655 | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 |
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60 |
| | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
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Total |
$ | 26,550 | $ | 43,179 | $ | 224,451 | $ | 95,173 | $ | 884 | $ | | $ | 390,237 | ||||||||||||||
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The following table presents the covered loan portfolio by risk grade as of June 30, 2013:
Risk Grade |
Commercial,
financial & agricultural |
Real estate -
construction & development |
Real estate -
commercial & farmland |
Real estate -
residential |
Consumer
installment loans |
Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 |
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||||
15 |
| 27 | 1,571 | 634 | | | 2,232 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 |
2,815 | 10,533 | 36,360 | 25,277 | 231 | | 75,216 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 |
69 | 1,666 | 11,323 | 2,671 | | | 15,729 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 |
8,469 | 11,574 | 118,867 | 41,408 | 348 | | 180,666 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 |
1,999 | 3,505 | 26,144 | 9,175 | 25 | | 40,848 | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 |
14,019 | 25,667 | 60,837 | 27,942 | 361 | | 128,826 | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 |
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60 |
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Total |
$ | 27,371 | $ | 52,972 | $ | 255,102 | $ | 107,107 | $ | 965 | $ | | $ | 443,517 | ||||||||||||||
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Troubled Debt Restructurings
The restructuring of a loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the Company has granted a concession. Concessions may include interest rate reductions to below market interest rates, principal forgiveness, restructuring amortization schedules and other actions intended to minimize potential losses. The Company has exhibited the greatest success for rehabilitation of a loan by a reduction in the rate alone (maintaining the amortization of the debt) or a combination of a rate reduction and the forbearance of previously past due interest or principal. This has most typically been evidenced in certain commercial real estate loans whereby a disruption in the borrowers cash flow resulted in an extended past due status, of which the borrower was unable to catch up completely as the cash flow of the property ultimately stabilized at a level lower than its original level. A reduction in rate, coupled with a forbearance of unpaid principal and/or interest, allowed the net cash flows to service the debt under the modified terms.
The Companys policy requires a restructure request to be supported by a current, well-documented credit evaluation of the borrowers financial condition and a collateral evaluation that is no older than six months from the date of the restructure. Key factors of that evaluation include the documentation of current, recurring cash flows, support provided by the guarantor(s) and the current valuation of the collateral. If the appraisal on file is older than six months, an evaluation must be made as to the continued reasonableness of the valuation. For certain income-producing properties, current rent rolls and/or other income information can be utilized to support the appraisal valuation, when coupled with documented cap rates within our markets and a physical inspection of the collateral to validate the current condition.
The Companys policy states in the event a loan has been identified as a troubled debt restructuring, it should be assigned a grade of substandard and placed on nonaccrual status until such time that the borrower has demonstrated the ability to service the loan payments based on the restructured terms generally defined as six months of satisfactory payment history. Missed payments under the original loan terms are not considered under the new structure; however, subsequent missed payments are considered non-performance and are not considered toward the six month required term of satisfactory payment history. The Companys loan policy states that a nonaccrual loan may be returned to accrual status when (i) none of its principal and interest is due and unpaid, and the Company expects repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest, or (ii) it otherwise becomes well secured and in the process of collection. Restoration to accrual status on any given loan must be supported by a well-documented credit evaluation of the borrowers financial condition and the prospects for full repayment, approved by the Companys Senior Credit Officer.
In the normal course of business, the Company renews loans with a modification of the interest rate or terms that are not deemed as troubled debt restructurings because the borrower is not experiencing financial difficulty. The Company modified loans in the first six months of 2014 and 2013 totaling $8.4 million and $20.7 million, respectively, under such parameters. In addition, the Company offers consumer loan customers an annual skip-a-pay program that is based on certain qualifying parameters and not based on financial difficulties. The Company does not treat these as troubled debt restructurings.
As of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, the Company had a balance of $21.1 million, $20.9 million and $20.6 million, respectively, in troubled debt restructurings, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans. The Company has recorded $3.0 million, $2.1 million and $2.0 million in previous charge-offs on such loans at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively. The Companys balance in the allowance for loan losses allocated to such troubled debt restructurings was $398,000, $432,000 and $482,000 at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively. At June 30, 2014, the Company did not have any commitments to lend additional funds to debtors whose terms have been modified in troubled restructurings. Troubled debt restructurings with an outstanding balance of $130,218 at December 31, 2013 defaulted during the first six months of 2014 and these defaults did not have a material impact on the Companys allowance for loan loss.
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The following table presents the amount of troubled debt restructurings by loan class, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans, classified separately as accrual and non-accrual at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
As of June 30, 2014 | Accruing Loans | Non-Accruing Loans | ||||||||||||||
Loan class: |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
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Commercial, financial & agricultural |
3 | $ | 257 | 3 | $ | 465 | ||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
12 | 2,080 | 2 | 32 | ||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
19 | 7,590 | 4 | 2,151 | ||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
38 | 7,335 | 8 | 1,044 | ||||||||||||
Consumer installment |
14 | 75 | 5 | 51 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
86 | $ | 17,337 | 22 | $ | 3,743 | ||||||||||
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As of December 31, 2013 | Accruing Loans | Non-Accruing Loans | ||||||||||||||
Loan class: |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||
Commercial, financial & agricultural |
4 | $ | 515 | 3 | $ | 525 | ||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
8 | 1,896 | 2 | 32 | ||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
17 | 6,913 | 4 | 2,273 | ||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
37 | 7,818 | 8 | 834 | ||||||||||||
Consumer installment |
6 | 72 | 3 | 19 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
72 | $ | 17,214 | 20 | $ | 3,683 | ||||||||||
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As of June 30, 2013 | Accruing Loans | Non-Accruing Loans | ||||||||||||||
Loan class: |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||
Commercial, financial & agricultural |
7 | $ | 1,059 | | $ | | ||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
7 | 1,946 | 1 | 29 | ||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
16 | 7,529 | 2 | 1,493 | ||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
30 | 7,468 | 6 | 1,046 | ||||||||||||
Consumer installment |
1 | 13 | | | ||||||||||||
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Total |
61 | $ | 18,015 | 9 | $ | 2,568 | ||||||||||
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The following table presents the amount of troubled debt restructurings by loan class, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans, classified separately as those currently paying under restructured terms and those that have defaulted (defined as 30 days past due) under restructured terms at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
As of June 30, 2014 |
Loans Currently
Paying Under Restructured Terms |
Loans that have
Defaulted Under Restructured Terms |
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Loan class: |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||
Commercial, financial & agricultural |
5 | $ | 272 | 1 | $ | 449 | ||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
10 | 2,042 | 4 | 69 | ||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
20 | 7,895 | 3 | 1,846 | ||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
34 | 6,582 | 12 | 1,798 | ||||||||||||
Consumer installment |
14 | 92 | 5 | 35 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
83 | $ | 16,883 | 25 | $ | 4,197 | ||||||||||
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As of December 31, 2013 |
Loans Currently
Paying Under Restructured Terms |
Loans that have
Defaulted Under Restructured Terms |
||||||||||||||
Loan class: |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||
Commercial, financial & agricultural |
4 | $ | 515 | 3 | $ | 525 | ||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
8 | 1,896 | 2 | 32 | ||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
16 | 6,396 | 5 | 2,789 | ||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
32 | 6,699 | 13 | 1,953 | ||||||||||||
Consumer installment |
7 | 90 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
67 | $ | 15,596 | 25 | $ | 5,301 | ||||||||||
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As of June 30, 2013 |
Loans Currently
Paying Under Restructured Terms |
Loans that have
Defaulted Under Restructured Terms |
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Loan class: |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||
Commercial, financial & agricultural |
7 | $ | 1,059 | | $ | | ||||||||||
Real estate construction & development |
7 | 1,946 | 1 | 29 | ||||||||||||
Real estate commercial & farmland |
16 | 7,529 | 2 | 1,493 | ||||||||||||
Real estate residential |
31 | 7,788 | 5 | 726 | ||||||||||||
Consumer installment |
1 | 13 | | | ||||||||||||
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|
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Total |
62 | $ | 18,335 | 8 | $ | 2,248 | ||||||||||
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The following table presents the amount of troubled debt restructurings, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans, by types of concessions made, classified separately as accrual and non-accrual at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
As of June 30, 2014 | Accruing Loans | Non-Accruing Loans | ||||||||||||||
Type of concession: |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||
Forbearance of interest |
12 | $ | 2,145 | | $ | | ||||||||||
Forgiveness of principal |
5 | 2,448 | | | ||||||||||||
Rate reduction only |
14 | 6,842 | 5 | 1,176 | ||||||||||||
Rate reduction, forbearance of interest |
38 | 3,204 | 14 | 2,522 | ||||||||||||
Rate reduction, forbearance of principal |
17 | 2,698 | 2 | 16 | ||||||||||||
Rate reduction, payment modification |
| | 1 | 29 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
86 | $ | 17,337 | 22 | $ | 3,743 | ||||||||||
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|
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As of December 31, 2013 | Accruing Loans | Non-Accruing Loans | ||||||||||||||
Type of concession: |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||
Forbearance of interest |
10 | $ | 2,170 | 2 | $ | 97 | ||||||||||
Forgiveness of principal |
3 | 1,467 | 1 | 145 | ||||||||||||
Payment modification only |
1 | 280 | 1 | 88 | ||||||||||||
Rate reduction only |
14 | 7,069 | 3 | 913 | ||||||||||||
Rate reduction, forbearance of interest |
26 | 3,252 | 12 | 2,411 | ||||||||||||
Rate reduction, forbearance of principal |
18 | 2,976 | | | ||||||||||||
Rate reduction, payment modification |
| | 1 | 29 | ||||||||||||
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
72 | $ | 17,214 | 20 | $ | 3,683 | ||||||||||
|
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|
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As of June 30, 2013 | Accruing Loans | Non-Accruing Loans | ||||||||||||||
Type of concession: |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||
Forbearance of interest |
9 | $ | 2,168 | 2 | $ | 105 | ||||||||||
Forgiveness of principal |
3 | 1,493 | 1 | 145 | ||||||||||||
Payment modification only |
2 | 373 | | | ||||||||||||
Rate reduction only |
12 | 6,924 | 2 | 496 | ||||||||||||
Rate reduction, forbearance of interest |
18 | 4,724 | 1 | 222 | ||||||||||||
Rate reduction, forbearance of principal |
17 | 2,333 | 2 | 1,571 | ||||||||||||
Rate reduction, payment modification |
| | 1 | 29 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
61 | $ | 18,015 | 9 | $ | 2,568 | ||||||||||
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The following table presents the amount of troubled debt restructurings, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans, by collateral types, classified separately as accrual and non-accrual at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company did not have any troubled debt restructurings included in purchased non-covered loans.
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As of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, the Company had a balance of $9.8 million, $9.1 million and $10.4 million, respectively, in troubled debt restructurings included in covered loans. The Company has recorded $42,000, $64,000 and $36,000 in previous charge-offs on such loans at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively. At June 30, 2014, the Company did not have any commitments to lend additional funds to debtors whose terms have been modified in troubled restructurings.
The following table presents the amount of troubled debt restructurings by loan class of covered loans, classified separately as accrual and non-accrual at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
29
The following table presents the amount of troubled debt restructurings by loan class of covered loans, classified separately as those currently paying under restructured terms and those that have defaulted under restructured terms at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
30
The following table presents the amount of troubled debt restructurings included in covered loans, by types of concessions made, classified separately as accrual and non-accrual at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
As of June 30, 2014 | Accruing Loans | Non-Accruing Loans | ||||||||||||||
Type of Concession: |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||
Forbearance of Interest |
| $ | | 1 | $ | 24 | ||||||||||
Forbearance of Principal |
| | 1 | 26 | ||||||||||||
Rate Reduction Only |
78 | 7,835 | 6 | 374 | ||||||||||||
Rate Reduction, Forbearance of Interest |
3 | 88 | 3 | 45 | ||||||||||||
Rate Reduction, Forbearance of Principal |
6 | 1,298 | 1 | 128 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Total |
87 | $ | 9,221 | 12 | $ | 597 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
As of December 31, 2013 | Accruing Loans | Non-Accruing Loans | ||||||||||||||
Type of Concession: |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||
Rate Reduction Only |
68 | $ | 7,510 | 6 | $ | 457 | ||||||||||
Rate Reduction, Forbearance of Interest |
3 | 88 | 4 | 96 | ||||||||||||
Rate Reduction, Forbearance of Principal |
5 |
|
811 |
|
1 | 133 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Total |
76 | $ | 8,409 | 11 | $ | 686 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
As of June 30, 2013 | Accruing Loans | Non-Accruing Loans | ||||||||||||||
Type of Concession: |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
# |
Balance
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||
Forbearance of Interest |
4 | $ | 260 | 1 | $ | 11 | ||||||||||
Rate Reduction Only |
57 | 9,051 | 3 | 140 | ||||||||||||
Rate Reduction, Forbearance of Interest |
4 | 129 | | | ||||||||||||
Rate Reduction, Forbearance of Principal |
5 | 813 | | | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Total |
70 | $ | 10,253 | 4 | $ | 151 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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The following table presents the amount of troubled debt restructurings included in covered loans, by collateral types, classified separately as accrual and non-accrual at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
32
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses represents an allowance for probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is evaluated periodically based on a review of all significant loans, with a particular emphasis on non-accruing, past due and other loans that management believes might be potentially impaired or warrant additional attention. The Company segregates the loan portfolio by type of loan and utilizes this segregation in evaluating exposure to risks within the portfolio. In addition, based on internal reviews and external reviews performed by independent auditors and regulatory authorities, the Company further segregates the loan portfolio by loan grades based on an assessment of risk for a particular loan or group of loans. Certain reviewed loans are assigned specific allowances when a review of relevant data determines that a general allocation is not sufficient or when the review affords management the opportunity to adjust the amount of exposure in a given credit. In establishing allowances, management considers historical loan loss experience but adjusts this data with a significant emphasis on data such as current loan quality trends, current economic conditions and other factors in the markets where the Company operates. Factors considered include, among others, current valuations of real estate in their markets, unemployment rates, the effect of weather conditions on agricultural related entities and other significant local economic events.
The Company has developed a methodology for determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses which is monitored by the Companys Chief Credit Officer. Procedures provide for the assignment of a risk rating for every loan included in the total loan portfolio, with the exception of credit card receivables and overdraft protection loans which are treated as pools for risk rating purposes. The risk rating schedule provides nine ratings of which five ratings are classified as pass ratings and four ratings are classified as criticized ratings. Each risk rating is assigned a percentage factor to be applied to the loan balance to determine the adequate amount of reserve. Relationships greater than $250,000 are reviewed annually by the Banks independent internal loan review department or an independent third party loan review firm. As a result of these loan reviews, certain loans may be identified as having deteriorating credit quality. Other loans that surface as problem loans may also be assigned specific reserves. Past due loans are assigned risk ratings based on the number of days past due. The calculation of the allowance for loan losses, including underlying data and assumptions, is reviewed regularly by the Companys Chief Financial Officer and the loan review department.
Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the collection of a loans principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries are credited to the allowance. Consumer loans are charged-off in accordance with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Councils (FFIEC) Uniform Retail Credit Classification and Account Management Policy. Commercial loans are charged-off when they are deemed uncollectible, which usually involves a triggering event within the collection effort. If the loan is collateral dependent, the loss is more easily identified and is charged-off when it is identified, usually based upon receipt of an appraisal. However, when a loan has guarantor support, the Company may carry the estimated loss as a reserve against the loan while collection efforts with the guarantor are pursued. If, after collection efforts with the guarantor are complete, the deficiency is still considered uncollectible, the loss is charged-off and any further collections are treated as recoveries. In all situations, when a loan is downgraded to an Asset Quality Rating of 60 (Loss per the regulatory guidance), the uncollectible portion is charged-off.
During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company recorded provision for loan loss expense of $593,000, $1.5 million and $790,000, respectively, to account for losses where the initial estimate of cash flows was found to be excessive on loans acquired in FDIC-assisted transactions. These amounts are excluded from the rollforwards below but are reflected in the Companys Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income. Charge-offs on purchased covered loans are recorded when impairment is recorded and provision expense is recorded net of the indemnification by the FDIC loss-share agreements.
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The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the six months ended June 30, 2014, the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.
Commercial,
financial & agricultural |
Real estate -
construction & development |
Real estate -
commercial & farmland |
Real estate -
residential |
Consumer
installment loans and Other |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2014 |
$ | 1,823 | $ | 5,538 | $ | 8,393 | $ | 6,034 | $ | 589 | $ | 22,377 | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
1,087 | (89 | ) | 1,074 | (66 | ) | 492 | 2,498 | ||||||||||||||||
Loans charged off |
(908 | ) | (222 | ) | (1,302 | ) | (933 | ) | (214 | ) | (3,579 | ) | ||||||||||||
Recoveries of loans previously charged off |
183 | 204 | 152 | 131 | 288 | 958 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2014 |
$ | 2,185 | $ | 5,431 | $ | 8,317 | $ | 5,166 | $ | 1,155 | $ | 22,254 | ||||||||||||
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Period-end amount allocated to: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans individually evaluated for impairment |
$ | 282 | $ | 710 | $ | 1,652 | $ | 801 | $ | | $ | 3,445 | ||||||||||||
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment |
1,903 | 4,721 | 6,665 | 4,365 | 1,155 | 18,809 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Ending balance |
$ | 2,185 | $ | 5,431 | $ | 8,317 | $ | 5,166 | $ | 1,155 | $ | 22,254 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Loans: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Individually evaluated for impairment |
$ | 855 | $ | 3,264 | $ | 16,865 | $ | 11,538 | $ | | $ | 32,522 | ||||||||||||
Collectively evaluated for impairment |
303,733 | 146,082 | 833,135 | 411,193 | 43,394 | 1,737,537 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Ending balance |
$ | 304,588 | $ | 149,346 | $ | 850,000 | $ | 422,731 | $ | 43,394 | $ | 1,770,059 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Commercial,
financial & agricultural |
Real estate -
construction & development |
Real estate -
commercial & farmland |
Real estate -
residential |
Consumer
installment loans and Other |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2013 |
$ | 2,439 | $ | 5,343 | $ | 9,157 | $ | 5,898 | $ | 756 | $ | 23,593 | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
711 | 1,742 | 2,777 | 4,463 | 254 | 9,947 | ||||||||||||||||||
Loans charged off |
(1,759 | ) | (2,020 | ) | (3,571 | ) | (5,215 | ) | (719 | ) | (13,284 | ) | ||||||||||||
Recoveries of loans previously charged off |
432 | 473 | 30 | 888 | 298 | 2,121 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2013 |
$ | 1,823 | $ | 5,538 | $ | 8,393 | $ | 6,034 | $ | 589 | $ | 22,377 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Period-end amount allocated to: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans individually evaluated for impairment |
$ | 356 | $ | 407 | $ | 1,427 | $ | 1,395 | $ | | $ | 3,585 | ||||||||||||
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment |
1,467 | 5,131 | 6,966 | 4,639 | 589 | 18,792 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Ending balance |
$ | 1,823 | $ | 5,538 | $ | 8,393 | $ | 6,034 | $ | 589 | $ | 22,377 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Loans: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Individually evaluated for impairment |
$ | 3,457 | $ | 3,581 | $ | 15,240 | $ | 16,925 | $ | | $ | 39,203 | ||||||||||||
Collectively evaluated for impairment |
240,916 | 142,790 | 793,083 | 349,957 | 52,505 | 1,579,251 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Ending balance |
$ | 244,373 | $ | 146,371 | $ | 808,323 | $ | 366,882 | $ | 52,505 | $ | 1,618,454 | ||||||||||||
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Commercial,
financial & agricultural |
Real estate -
construction & development |
Real estate -
commercial & farmland |
Real estate -
residential |
Consumer
installment loans and Other |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
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Balance, January 1, 2013 |
$ | 2,439 | $ | 5,343 | $ | 9,157 | $ | 5,898 | $ | 756 | $ | 23,593 | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
1,118 | 1,526 | 1,420 | 2,340 | (106 | ) | 6,298 | |||||||||||||||||
Loans charged off |
(734 | ) | (1,231 | ) | (1,793 | ) | (2,107 | ) | (371 | ) | (6,236 | ) | ||||||||||||
Recoveries of loans previously charged off |
128 | 4 | 13 | 229 | 188 | 562 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 2,951 | $ | 5,642 | $ | 8,797 | $ | 6,360 | $ | 467 | $ | 24,217 | ||||||||||||
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Loans individually evaluated for impairment |
$ | 876 | $ | 467 | $ | 1,629 | $ | 1,573 | $ | | $ | 4,545 | ||||||||||||
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment |
2,075 | 5,175 | 7,168 | 4,787 | 467 | 19,672 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 2,951 | $ | 5,642 | $ | 8,797 | $ | 6,360 | $ | 467 | $ | 24,217 | ||||||||||||
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Individually evaluated for impairment |
$ | 3,705 | $ | 3,935 | $ | 15,842 | $ | 15,329 | $ | | $ | 38,811 | ||||||||||||
Collectively evaluated for impairment |
204,719 | 130,672 | 772,812 | 342,356 | 66,457 | 1,517,016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Ending balance |
$ | 208,424 | $ | 134,607 | $ | 788,654 | $ | 357,685 | $ | 66,457 | $ | 1,555,827 | ||||||||||||
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NOTE 5 ASSETS ACQUIRED IN FDIC-ASSISTED ACQUISITIONS
From October 2009 through July 2012, the Company participated in ten FDIC-assisted acquisitions whereby the Company purchased certain failed institutions out of the FDICs receivership. These institutions include the following:
Bank Acquired |
Location: | Branches: | Date Acquired | |||
American United Bank (AUB) | Lawrenceville, Ga. | 1 | October 23, 2009 | |||
United Security Bank (USB) | Sparta, Ga. | 2 | November 6, 2009 | |||
Satilla Community Bank (SCB) | St. Marys, Ga. | 1 | May 14, 2010 | |||
First Bank of Jacksonville (FBJ) | Jacksonville, Fl. | 2 | October 22, 2010 | |||
Tifton Banking Company (TBC) | Tifton, Ga. | 1 | November 12, 2010 | |||
Darby Bank & Trust (DBT) | Vidalia, Ga. | 7 | November 12, 2010 | |||
High Trust Bank (HTB) | Stockbridge, Ga. | 2 | July 15, 2011 | |||
One Georgia Bank (OGB) | Midtown Atlanta, Ga. | 1 | July 15, 2011 | |||
Central Bank of Georgia (CBG) | Ellaville, Ga. | 5 | February 24, 2012 | |||
Montgomery Bank & Trust (MBT) | Ailey, Ga. | 2 | July 6, 2012 |
The determination of the initial fair values of loans at the acquisition date and the initial fair values of the related FDIC indemnification assets involves a high degree of judgment and complexity. The carrying values of the acquired loans and the FDIC indemnification assets reflect managements best estimate of the fair value of each of these assets as of the date of acquisition. However, the amount that the Company realizes on these assets could differ materially from the carrying values reflected in the financial statements included in this report, based upon the timing and amount of collections on the acquired loans in future periods. Because of the loss-sharing agreements with the FDIC on these assets, the Company does not expect to incur any significant losses. To the extent the actual values realized for the acquired loans are different from the estimates, the indemnification assets will generally be affected in an offsetting manner due to the loss-sharing support from the FDIC.
FASB ASC 310 30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality (ASC 310), applies to a loan with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination, acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. ASC 310 prohibits carrying over or creating an allowance for loan losses upon initial recognition for loans which fall under the scope of this statement. At the acquisition dates, a majority of these loans were valued based on the liquidation value of the underlying collateral because the future cash flows are primarily based on the liquidation of underlying collateral. There was no allowance for credit losses established related to these ASC 310 loans at the acquisition dates, based on the provisions of this statement. Over the life of the acquired loans, the Company continues to estimate cash flows expected to be collected. If the expected cash flows expected to be collected increases, then the Company adjusts the amount of accretable discount recognized on a prospective basis over the loans remaining life. If the expected cash flows expected to be collected decreases, then the Company records a provision for loan loss in its consolidated statement of operations.
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The following table summarizes components of all covered assets at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 and their origin:
Covered
loans |
Less: Fair
value adjustments |
Total
covered loans |
OREO |
Less: Fair
value adjustments |
Total
covered OREO |
Total
covered assets |
FDIC
indemnification asset |
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As of June 30, 2014: |
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AUB |
$ | 9,106 | $ | 133 | $ | 8,973 | $ | 1,690 | $ | | $ | 1,690 | $ | 10,663 | $ | 1,676 | ||||||||||||||||
USB |
14,030 | 805 | 13,225 | 2,927 | 62 | 2,865 | 16,090 | 920 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCB |
30,545 | 954 | 29,591 | 3,332 | 308 | 3,024 | 32,615 | 3,073 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
FBJ |
23,264 | 2,696 | 20,568 | 1,734 | 135 | 1,599 | 22,167 | 2,752 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
DBT |
81,700 | 8,774 | 72,926 | 12,766 | 913 | 11,853 | 84,779 | 10,119 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
TBC |
28,363 | 1,853 | 26,510 | 4,493 | 758 | 3,735 | 30,245 | 3,543 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
HTB |
59,267 | 6,535 | 52,732 | 4,130 | 1,349 | 2,781 | 55,513 | 9,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
OGB |
49,501 | 4,937 | 44,564 | 7,964 | 2,984 | 4,980 | 49,544 | 7,268 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CBG |
71,959 | 9,798 | 62,161 | 7,432 | 1,533 | 5,899 | 68,060 | 10,829 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 367,735 | $ | 36,485 | $ | 331,250 | $ | 46,468 | $ | 8,042 | $ | 38,426 | $ | 369,676 | $ | 49,180 | ||||||||||||||||
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Covered
loans |
Less: Fair
value adjustments |
Total
covered loans |
OREO |
Less: Fair
value adjustments |
Total
covered OREO |
Total
covered assets |
FDIC
indemnification asset |
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As of December 31, 2013: |
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AUB |
$ | 15,787 | $ | 231 | $ | 15,556 | $ | 4,264 | $ | | $ | 4,264 | $ | 19,820 | $ | 1,452 | ||||||||||||||||
USB |
18,504 | 1,427 | 17,077 | 2,865 | 141 | 2,724 | 19,801 | 889 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCB |
34,637 | 1,483 | 33,154 | 3,461 | 303 | 3,158 | 36,312 | 3,175 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
FBJ |
25,891 | 3,730 | 22,161 | 1,880 | 242 | 1,638 | 23,799 | 3,689 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
DBT |
105,157 | 17,819 | 87,338 | 17,023 | 1,282 | 15,741 | 103,079 | 18,724 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
TBC |
32,590 | 2,354 | 30,236 | 4,844 | 745 | 4,099 | 34,335 | 3,721 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
HTB |
67,126 | 7,359 | 59,767 | 6,374 | 2,304 | 4,070 | 63,837 | 9,325 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
OGB |
58,512 | 5,067 | 53,445 | 7,506 | 2,984 | 4,522 | 57,967 | 9,645 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CBG |
85,118 | 13,615 | 71,503 | 7,610 | 1,933 | 5,677 | 77,180 | 14,821 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 443,322 | $ | 53,085 | $ | 390,237 | $ | 55,827 | $ | 9,934 | $ | 45,893 | $ | 436,130 | $ | 65,441 | ||||||||||||||||
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Covered
loans |
Less: Fair
value adjustments |
Total
covered loans |
OREO |
Less: Fair
value adjustments |
Total
covered OREO |
Total
covered assets |
FDIC
indemnification asset |
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As of June 30, 2013: |
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AUB |
$ | 23,721 | $ | 2,114 | $ | 21,607 | $ | 4,847 | $ | | $ | 4,847 | $ | 26,454 | $ | 4,526 | ||||||||||||||||
USB |
23,298 | 2,552 | 20,746 | 4,127 | 140 | 3,987 | 24,733 | 5,802 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCB |
38,478 | 2,882 | 35,596 | 4,655 | 306 | 4,349 | 39,945 | 4,603 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
FBJ |
29,154 | 5,086 | 24,068 | 2,037 | 209 | 1,828 | 25,896 | 5,632 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
DBT |
132,707 | 27,386 | 105,321 | 23,594 | 2,003 | 21,591 | 126,912 | 27,957 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
TBC |
37,560 | 3,299 | 34,261 | 7,069 | 1,650 | 5,419 | 39,680 | 6,083 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
HTB |
74,867 | 9,747 | 65,120 | 10,868 | 3,436 | 7,432 | 72,552 | 13,314 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
OGB |
70,644 | 11,568 | 59,076 | 10,244 | 3,948 | 6,296 | 65,372 | 14,591 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CBG |
99,363 | 21,641 | 77,722 | 8,519 | 2,090 | 6,429 | 84,151 | 23,005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 529,792 | $ | 86,275 | $ | 443,517 | $ | 75,960 | $ | 13,782 | $ | 62,178 | $ | 505,695 | $ | 105,513 | ||||||||||||||||
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On the dates of acquisition, the Company estimated the future cash flows on each individual loan and made the necessary adjustments to reflect the asset at fair value. At each quarter end subsequent to the acquisition dates, the Company revises the estimates of future cash flows based on current information and makes the necessary adjustments to carrying value. Amounts reflected in the Companys statement of earnings are net of indemnification provided under loss share agreements with the FDIC. The adjustments are performed on a loan-by-loan basis and have resulted in the following adjustments for the six months ended June 30, 2014, the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013:
Total Amounts |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Adjustments needed where the Companys initial estimate of cash flows were underestimated: (recorded with a reclassification from non-accretable difference to accretable discount to be accreted into income over remaining term of the loan) |
$ | 5,850 | $ | 51,003 | $ | 39,278 | ||||||
Adjustments needed where the Companys initial estimate of cash flows were overstated: (recorded through a provision for loan losses) |
2,965 | 7,695 | 3,950 | |||||||||
Amounts reflected in the Companys Statement of Operations |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Adjustments needed where the Companys initial estimate of cash flows were underestimated: (recorded with a reclassification from non-accretable difference to accretable discount to be accreted into income over remaining term of the loan) |
$ | 1,170 | $ | 10,201 | $ | 2,942 | ||||||
Adjustments needed where the Companys initial estimate of cash flows were overstated: (recorded through a provision for loan losses) |
593 | 1,539 | 790 |
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A rollforward of covered loans with deterioration of credit quality for the six months ended June 30, 2014, the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013 is shown below:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Balance, January 1 |
$ | 217,047 | $ | 282,737 | $ | 282,737 | ||||||
Charge-offs, net of recoveries |
(1,364 | ) | 35,306 | (8,464 | ) | |||||||
Additions due to acquisitions |
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Other (loan payments, transfers, etc.) |
(37,053 | ) | (100,996 | ) | (24,658 | ) | ||||||
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Ending balance |
$ | 178,630 | $ | 217,047 | $ | 249,615 | ||||||
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A rollforward of covered loans without deterioration of credit quality for the six months ended June 30, 2014, the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013 is shown below:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Balance, January 1 |
$ | 173,190 | $ | 228,602 | $ | 228,602 | ||||||
Additions due to acquisitions |
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Loan payments, transfers, etc. |
(20,570 | ) | (55,412 | ) | (34,404 | ) | ||||||
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Ending balance |
$ | 152,620 | $ | 173,190 | $ | 194,198 | ||||||
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The following is a summary of changes in the accretable discounts of covered loans during the six months ended June 30, 2014, the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Balance, January 1 |
$ | 25,493 | $ | 16,698 | $ | 16,698 | ||||||
Additions due to acquisitions |
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Accretion |
(15,432 | ) | (42,208 | ) | (25,841 | ) | ||||||
Other activity, net |
5,850 | 51,003 | 39,278 | |||||||||
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Ending balance |
$ | 15,911 | $ | 25,493 | $ | 30,135 | ||||||
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The shared-loss agreements are subject to the servicing procedures as specified in the agreement with the FDIC. The expected reimbursements under the shared-loss agreements were recorded as an indemnification asset at their estimated fair values on the acquisition dates. As of June 30, 2014, the Company has recorded a clawback liability of $5.2 million, which represents the obligation of the Company to reimburse the FDIC should actual losses be less than certain thresholds established in each loss share agreement. Changes in the FDIC shared-loss receivable for the six months ended June 30, 2014, for the year ended December 31, 2013 and for the six months ended June 30, 2013 are as follows:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Balance, January 1 |
$ | 65,441 | $ | 159,724 | $ | 159,724 | ||||||
Indemnification asset recorded in acquisitions |
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Payments received from FDIC |
(10,576 | ) | (68,822 | ) | (45,604 | ) | ||||||
Effect of change in expected cash flows on covered assets |
(5,685 | ) | (25,461 | ) | (8,607 | ) | ||||||
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Ending balance |
$ | 49,180 | $ | 65,441 | $ | 105,513 | ||||||
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NOTE 6 WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Earnings per share have been computed based on the following weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
For the Three Months
Ended June 30, |
For the Six Months
Ended June 30, |
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2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||
(Share Data in
Thousands) |
(Share Data in
Thousands) |
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Basic shares outstanding |
25,181 | 23,879 | 25,163 | 23,873 | ||||||||||||
Plus: Dilutive effect of ISOs |
120 | 346 | 118 | 346 | ||||||||||||
Plus: Dilutive effect of Restricted grants |
271 | 63 | 271 | 63 | ||||||||||||
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25,572 | 24,288 | 25,552 | 24,282 | ||||||||||||
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For the three month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company has excluded 119,000 and 233,000, respectively, potential common shares with strike prices that would cause them to be anti-dilutive. For the six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company has excluded 120,000 and 246,000, respectively, potential common shares with strike prices that would cause them to be anti-dilutive.
NOTE 7 OTHER BORROWINGS
The Company has, from time to time, utilized certain borrowing arrangements with various financial institutions to fund growth in earning assets or provide additional liquidity when appropriate spreads can be realized. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were $100.3 million and $194.6 million, respectively, outstanding borrowings with the Companys correspondent banks. At June 30, 2013, there were no outstanding borrowings with the Companys correspondent banks.
Details of other borrowings, including contractual interest rates and maturity dates are included in the following table:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Daily Rate Credit from Federal Home Loan Bank with a fixed interest rate of 0.36% |
$ | 40,000 | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Advance from Federal Home Loan Bank with a fixed interest rate of 0.20%, due July 2, 2014 |
5,000 | | | |||||||||
Advance from Federal Home Loan Bank with a fixed interest rate of 0.21%, due July 16, 2014 |
5,000 | | | |||||||||
Advance from Federal Home Loan Bank with a fixed interest rate of 0.19%, due July 23, 2014 |
3,000 | | | |||||||||
Advance from Federal Home Loan Bank with a fixed interest rate of 0.17%, due January 24, 2014 |
| 165,000 | | |||||||||
Advances under revolving credit agreement with a regional bank with interest at 90-day LIBOR plus 4.00% (4.23% at June 30, 2014) due in August 2016, secured by subsidiary bank stock |
22,500 | 10,000 | | |||||||||
Advance from correspondent bank with a fixed interest rate of 4.50%, due November 27, 2017, secured by subsidiary bank loan receivable |
4,936 | | | |||||||||
Subordinated debt issued by Prosperity Bank due June 2016 with an interest rate of 90-day LIBOR plus 1.60% (1.84% at June 30, 2014) |
5,000 | 5,000 | | |||||||||
Subordinated debt issued by The Prosperity Banking Company due September 2016 with an interest rate of 90-day LIBOR plus 1.75% (1.98% at June 30, 2014) |
14,857 | 14,572 | | |||||||||
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Total |
$ | 100,293 | $ | 194,572 | $ | | ||||||
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NOTE 8 COMMITMENTS
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.
The contract amounts of those 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 are used for on-balance-sheet instruments.
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. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
The Company issues standby letters of credit, which are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements and expire in decreasing amounts with varying terms. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Company holds various assets as collateral supporting those commitments for which collateral is deemed necessary.
The Company evaluates each customers creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on managements credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral held may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, residential real estate and income-producing commercial properties.
The Companys commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are presented in the following table:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
June 30,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Commitments to extend credit |
$ | 285,071 | $ | 257,195 | $ | 193,515 | ||||||
Standby letters of credit |
$ | 8,392 | $ | 7,665 | $ | 7,142 |
NOTE 9 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Accumulated other comprehensive income for the Company consists of changes in net unrealized gains and losses on investment securities available for sale and interest rate swap derivatives. The following tables present a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income balances, net of tax, as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:
(Dollars in Thousands) |
Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Derivatives |
Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Securities |
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
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Balance, January 1, 2014 |
$ | 1,397 | $ | (1,691 | ) | $ | (294 | ) | ||||
Reclassification for gains included in net income |
| (4 | ) | (4 | ) | |||||||
Current year changes |
(638 | ) | 5,059 | 4,421 | ||||||||
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Balance, June 30, 2014 |
$ | 759 | $ | 3,364 | $ | 4,123 | ||||||
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(Dollars in Thousands) |
Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Derivatives |
Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Securities |
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
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Balance, January 1, 2013 |
$ | (23 | ) | $ | 6,630 | $ | 6,607 | |||||
Reclassification for gains included in net income |
| (111 | ) | (111 | ) | |||||||
Current year changes |
1,204 | (4,118 | ) | (2,914 | ) | |||||||
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Balance, June 30, 2013 |
$ | 1,181 | $ | 2,401 | $ | 3,582 | ||||||
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NOTE 10 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Companys various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based on discounted cash flows or other valuation techniques. These techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. The accounting standard for disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.
The Company has elected to record mortgage loans held-for-sale at fair value in order to eliminate the complexities and inherent difficulties of achieving hedge accounting and to better align reported results with the underlying economic changes in value of the loans and related hedge instruments. This election impacts the timing and recognition of origination fees and costs, as well as servicing value, which are now recognized in earnings at the time of origination. Interest income on mortgage loans held-for-sale is recorded on an accrual basis in the consolidated statement of earnings and comprehensive income under the heading Interest income interest and fees on loans. The servicing value is included in the fair value of the Interest Rate Lock Commitments (IRLCs) with borrowers. The mark to market adjustments related to loans held-for-sale and the associated economic hedges are captured in mortgage banking activities.
The fair value hierarchy describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:
Cash and Due From Banks, Federal Funds Sold and Interest-Bearing Accounts: The carrying amount of cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing accounts approximates fair value.
Investment Securities Available for Sale: The fair value of securities available for sale is determined by various valuation methodologies. Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored enterprises and municipal bonds. The Level 2 fair value pricing is provided by an independent third-party and is based upon similar securities in an active market. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy and include certain residual municipal securities and other less liquid securities.
Other Investments: Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock is included in other investments at its original cost basis. It is not practical to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale: The Company records mortgage loans held for sale at fair value. The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is determined on outstanding commitments from third party investors in the secondary markets and is classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
Loans: The carrying amount of variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and have no significant change in credit risk approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-rate loans is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers with similar credit quality. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated based on discounted expected future cash flows or underlying collateral values, where applicable. A loan is determined to be impaired if the Company believes it is probable that all principal and interest amounts due according to the terms of the loan will not be collected as scheduled. The fair value of impaired loans is determined in accordance with accounting standards and generally results in a specific reserve established through a charge to the provision for loan losses. Losses on impaired loans are charged to the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan is confirmed. Management has determined that the majority of impaired loans are Level 3 assets due to the extensive use of market appraisals.
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Other Real Estate Owned: The fair value of other real estate owned (OREO) is determined using certified appraisals that value the property at its highest and best uses by applying traditional valuation methods common to the industry. The Company does not hold any OREO for profit purposes and all other real estate is actively marketed for sale. In most cases, management has determined that additional write-downs are required beyond what is calculable from the appraisal to carry the property at levels that would attract buyers. Because this additional write-down is not based on observable inputs, management has determined that other real estate owned should be classified as Level 3.
Covered Assets: Covered assets include loans and other real estate owned on which the majority of losses would be covered by loss-sharing agreements with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC). Management initially valued these assets at fair value using mostly unobservable inputs and, as such, has classified these assets as Level 3.
FDIC Loss-Share Receivable: The fair value of the FDIC loss-share receivable is based on the net present value of projected future cash flows expected to be received from the FDIC under the provision of the loss-share agreements using a discount rate that is based on current market rates.
Deposits: The carrying amount of demand deposits, savings deposits and variable-rate certificates of deposit approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-rate certificates of deposit is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows using interest rates currently offered for certificates with similar maturities.
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase and Other Borrowings: The carrying amount of variable rate borrowings and securities sold under repurchase agreements approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed rate other borrowings is estimated based on discounted contractual cash flows using the current incremental borrowing rates for similar borrowing arrangements.
Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures: The fair value of the Companys variable rate trust preferred securities is based primarily upon discounted cash flows using rates for securities with similar terms and remaining maturities.
Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments: Because commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are typically made using variable rates and have short maturities, the carrying value and fair value are immaterial for disclosure.
Derivatives: The Company has entered into derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of the derivatives. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivative, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities. The fair value of the derivatives is determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts and the discounted expected variable cash payments. The variable cash payments are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves derived from observable market interest rate curves).
The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterpartys nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting any applicable credit enhancements such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts and guarantees.
Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself or the counterparty. However, as of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustment is not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives. As a result, the Company has determined that its derivative valuation in its entirety is classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
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The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Companys financial instruments, not shown elsewhere in these financial statements, were as follows:
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Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2013 Using: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Carrying
Amount |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Financial assets: |
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Cash and due from banks |
$ | 50,343 | $ | 50,343 | $ | | $ | | $ | 50,343 | ||||||||||
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing accounts |
$ | 43,904 | $ | 43,904 | $ | | $ | | $ | 43,904 | ||||||||||
Loans, net |
$ | 1,930,373 | $ | | $ | 1,956,198 | $ | | $ | 1,956,198 | ||||||||||
FDIC loss-share receivable |
$ | 105,513 | $ | | $ | | $ | 99,558 | $ | 99,558 | ||||||||||
Financial liabilities: |
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Deposits |
2,443,103 | | 2,444,263 | | 2,444,263 | |||||||||||||||
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase |
19,142 | 19,412 | | | 19,412 | |||||||||||||||
Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures |
42,269 | | 23,231 | | 23,231 |
The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall as of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
As of June 30, 2014 |
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Fair Value |
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant
Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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U.S. government agencies |
$ | 14,445 | $ | | $ | 14,445 | $ | | ||||||||
State, county and municipal securities |
145,780 | | 145,780 | | ||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
10,958 | | 8,958 | 2,000 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
364,447 | | 364,447 | | ||||||||||||
Mortgage loans held for sale |
81,491 | | 81,491 | | ||||||||||||
IRLCs and forward contracts |
2,625 | | 2,625 | | ||||||||||||
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Total recurring assets at fair value |
$ | 619,746 | $ | | $ | 617,746 | $ | 2,000 | ||||||||
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Derivative financial instruments |
$ | 1,142 | $ | | $ | 1,142 | $ | | ||||||||
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Total recurring liabilities at fair value |
$ | 1,142 | $ | | $ | 1,142 | $ | | ||||||||
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Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
As of December 31, 2013 |
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Fair Value |
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant
Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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U.S. government agencies |
$ | 13,926 | $ | | $ | 13,926 | $ | | ||||||||
State, county and municipal securities |
112,754 | | 112,754 | | ||||||||||||
Collateralized debt obligations |
1,480 | 1,480 | | | ||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
10,325 | | 8,325 | 2,000 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
347,750 | 182,461 | 165,289 | | ||||||||||||
Mortgage loans held for sale |
67,278 | | 67,278 | | ||||||||||||
IRLCs and forward contracts |
1,180 | | 1,180 | | ||||||||||||
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|
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Total recurring assets at fair value |
$ | 554,693 | $ | 183,941 | $ | 368,752 | $ | 2,000 | ||||||||
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Derivative financial instruments |
$ | 370 | $ | | $ | 370 | $ | | ||||||||
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|
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Total recurring liabilities at fair value |
$ | 370 | $ | | $ | 370 | $ | | ||||||||
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|
|
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Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
As of June 30, 2013 |
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Fair Value |
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant
Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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U.S. government agencies |
$ | 14,335 | $ | | $ | 14,335 | $ | | ||||||||
State, county and municipal securities |
112,759 | 2,447 | 110,312 | | ||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
10,090 | | 8,090 | 2,000 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
178,984 | | 178,984 | | ||||||||||||
Mortgage loans held for sale |
62,580 | | 62,580 | | ||||||||||||
IRLCs and forward contracts |
1,600 | | 1,600 | | ||||||||||||
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|
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Total recurring assets at fair value |
$ | 380,348 | $ | 2,447 | $ | 375,901 | $ | 2,000 | ||||||||
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Derivative financial instruments |
$ | 916 | $ | | $ | 916 | $ | | ||||||||
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Total recurring liabilities at fair value |
$ | 916 | $ | | $ | 916 | $ | | ||||||||
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|
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The following table is a presentation of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy as of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
As of June 30, 2014 |
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Fair
Value |
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant
Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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Impaired loans carried at fair value |
$ | 35,829 | $ | | $ | | $ | 35,829 | ||||||||
Other real estate owned |
35,373 | | | 35,373 | ||||||||||||
Purchased, non-covered other real estate owned |
16,598 | | | 16,598 | ||||||||||||
Covered other real estate owned |
38,426 | | | 38,426 | ||||||||||||
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|
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Total nonrecurring assets at fair value |
$ | 126,226 | $ | | $ | | $ | 126,226 | ||||||||
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Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
As of December 31, 2013 |
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Fair
Value |
Quoted
Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant
Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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Impaired loans carried at fair value |
$ | 42,546 | $ | | $ | | $ | 42,546 | ||||||||
Other real estate owned |
33,351 | | | 33,351 | ||||||||||||
Purchased, non-covered other real estate owned |
4,276 | | | 4,276 | ||||||||||||
Covered other real estate owned |
45,893 | | | 45,893 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
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Total nonrecurring assets at fair value |
$ | 126,066 | $ | | $ | | $ | 126,066 | ||||||||
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|
|
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Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
As of June 30, 2013 |
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Fair
Value |
Quoted
Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant
Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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Impaired loans carried at fair value |
$ | 44,754 | $ | | $ | | $ | 44,754 | ||||||||
Other real estate owned |
39,885 | | | 39,885 | ||||||||||||
Covered other real estate owned |
62,178 | | | 62,178 | ||||||||||||
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|
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|
|
|
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Total nonrecurring assets at fair value |
$ | 146,817 | $ | | $ | | $ | 146,817 | ||||||||
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The inputs used to determine estimated fair value of impaired loans include market conditions, loan terms, underlying collateral characteristics and discount rates. The inputs used to determine fair value of other real estate owned, purchased non-covered other real estate owned and covered other real estate owned include market conditions, estimated marketing period or holding period, underlying collateral characteristics and discount rates.
For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, there was not a change in the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value.
The following table shows significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 assets and liabilities.
Measurements |
Fair Value at
June 30, 2014 |
Valuation Technique |
Unobservable Inputs |
Range | ||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
Nonrecurring: |
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Impaired loans |
$ | 35,289 | Third party appraisals and discounted cash flows | Collateral discounts and discount rates | 4.00% - 75.00% | |||||
Other real estate owned |
$ | 35,373 | Third party appraisals | Collateral discounts and estimated costs to sell | 10.00% - 74.00% | |||||
Purchased non-covered other real estate owned |
$ | 16,598 | Third party appraisals | Collateral discounts and estimated costs to sell | 21.00% - 70.00% | |||||
Covered real estate owned |
$ | 38,426 | Third party appraisals | Collateral discounts and estimated costs to sell | 10.00% - 90.00% | |||||
Recurring: |
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Investment securities available for sale |
$ | 2,000 | Discounted par values | Credit quality of underlying issuer | 0.00% |
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NOTE 11 SEGMENT REPORTING
The following tables present selected financial information with respect to the Companys reportable business segments for the three- month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2014 |
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2013 |
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Retail
Banking |
Mortgage
Banking |
Total |
Retail
Banking |
Mortgage
Banking |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income |
$ | 33,925 | $ | 1,339 | $ | 35,264 | $ | 28,517 | $ | 959 | $ | 29,476 | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
1,365 | | 1,365 | 4,165 | | 4,165 | ||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest income |
8,817 | 7,002 | 15,819 | 6,383 | 5,001 | 11,384 | ||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest expense: |
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Salaries and employee benefits |
13,005 | 3,937 | 16,942 | 10,478 | 2,903 | 13,381 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equipment and occupancy expenses |
3,771 | 300 | 4,071 | 2,781 | 197 | 2,978 | ||||||||||||||||||
Data processing and telecommunications expenses |
3,597 | 343 | 3,940 | 2,634 | 202 | 2,836 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
11,053 | 1,312 | 12,365 | 6,444 | 1,049 | 7,493 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total noninterest expense |
31,426 | 5,892 | 37,318 | 22,337 | 4,351 | 26,688 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Income before income tax expense |
9,951 | 2,449 | 12,400 | 8,398 | 1,609 | 10,007 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
3,413 | 857 | 4,270 | 2,766 | 563 | 3,329 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net income |
6,538 | 1,592 | 8,130 | 5,632 | 1,046 | 6,678 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less preferred stock dividends |
| | | 442 | | 442 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net income available to common shareholders |
$ | 6,538 | $ | 1,592 | $ | 8,130 | $ | 5,190 | $ | 1,046 | $ | 6,236 | ||||||||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 3,797,850 | $ | 175,285 | $ | 3,973,135 | $ | 2,695,554 | $ | 113,121 | $ | 2,808,675 | ||||||||||||
Stockholders equity |
345,256 | 1,857 | 343,399 | 286,127 | 1,650 | 287,777 |
The following tables present selected financial information with respect to the Companys reportable business segments for the six- month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2014 |
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013 |
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Retail
Banking |
Mortgage
Banking |
Total |
Retail
Banking |
Mortgage
Banking |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income |
$ | 67,309 | $ | 2,439 | $ | 69,748 | $ | 56,283 | $ | 1,531 | $ | 57,814 | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
3,091 | | 3,091 | 7,088 | | 7,088 | ||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest income |
16,407 | 12,166 | 28,573 | 13,279 | 9,465 | 22,744 | ||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest expense: |
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Salaries and employee benefits |
26,831 | 7,505 | 34,336 | 21,515 | 5,672 | 27,187 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equipment and occupancy expenses |
7,533 | 602 | 8,135 | 5,546 | 363 | 5,909 | ||||||||||||||||||
Data processing and telecommunications expenses |
6,929 | 465 | 7,394 | 5,105 | 301 | 5,406 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
18,565 | 2,127 | 20,692 | 15,334 | 1,736 | 17,070 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total noninterest expense |
59,858 | 10,699 | 70,557 | 47,500 | 8,072 | 55,572 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Income before income tax expense |
20,767 | 3,906 | 24,673 | 14,974 | 2,924 | 17,898 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
6,826 | 1,367 | 8,193 | 4,912 | 1,023 | 5,935 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net income |
13,941 | 2,539 | 16,480 | 10,062 | 1,901 | 11,963 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less preferred stock dividends |
286 | | 286 | 883 | | 883 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net income available to common shareholders |
$ | 13,655 | $ | 2,539 | $ | 16,194 | $ | 9,179 | $ | 1,901 | $ | 11,080 | ||||||||||||
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Cautionary Note Regarding Any Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements made in this report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of, and subject to the protections of, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions and future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which may be beyond our control and which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as may, will, anticipate, assume, should, indicate, would, believe, contemplate, expect, estimate, continue, plan, point to, project, predict, could, intend, target, potential and other similar words and expressions of the future. These forward-looking statements may not be realized due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation, legislative and regulatory initiatives; additional competition in our markets; potential business strategies, including acquisitions or dispositions of assets or internal restructuring, that may be pursued by Ameris; state and federal banking regulations; changes in or application of environmental and other laws and regulations to which Ameris is subject; political, legal and economic conditions and developments; financial market conditions and the results of financing efforts; changes in commodity prices and interest rates; weather, natural disasters and other catastrophic events; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Exchange Act.
All written or oral forward-looking statements that are made by or are attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice. Our forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this report or the respective date of the document from which they are incorporated herein by reference. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report, or after the respective dates on which such statements otherwise are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
The following is managements discussion and analysis of certain significant factors which have affected the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as reflected in the unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2014 as compared to December 31, 2013 and operating results for the three-and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. These comments should be read in conjunction with the Companys unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes appearing elsewhere herein.
The following table sets forth unaudited selected financial data for the previous five quarters, which should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and the information contained in this Item 2.
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(in thousands, except share data, taxable equivalent) |
Second
Quarter 2014 |
First
Quarter 2014 |
Fourth
Quarter 2013 |
Third
Quarter 2013 |
Second
Quarter 2013 |
For Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2014 | June 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Results of Operations: |
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Net interest income |
$ | 35,264 | $ | 34,484 | $ | 29,051 | $ | 29,320 | $ | 29,476 | $ | 69,748 | $ | 57,814 | ||||||||||||||
Net interest income (tax equivalent) |
35,626 | 34,808 | 29,325 | 29,542 | 29,666 | 70,434 | 58,360 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
1,365 | 1,726 | 1,478 | 2,920 | 4,165 | 3,091 | 7,088 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-interest income |
15,819 | 12,754 | 11,517 | 12,288 | 11,384 | 28,573 | 22,744 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-interest expense |
37,318 | 33,239 | 37,624 | 28,749 | 26,688 | 70,557 | 55,572 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
4,270 | 3,923 | 88 | 3,262 | 3,329 | 8,193 | 5,935 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends |
| 286 | 412 | 443 | 442 | 286 | 883 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income available to common shareholders |
8,130 | 8,064 | 966 | 6,234 | 6,236 | 16,194 | 11,080 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Selected Average Balances: |
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Mortgage loans held for sale |
$ | 54,517 | $ | 49,397 | $ | 65,683 | $ | 61,249 | $ | 48,890 | $ | 51,884 | $ | 40,765 | ||||||||||||||
Loans, net of unearned income |
1,706,564 | 1,639,672 | 1,602,942 | 1,564,311 | 1,572,544 | 1,673,493 | 1,489,902 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchased non-covered loans |
433,249 | 441,138 | 43,900 | | | 437,068 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Covered loans |
354,766 | 379,460 | 401,045 | 427,482 | 444,616 | 367,045 | 468,024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Investment securities |
468,129 | 462,343 | 327,993 | 312,541 | 321,582 | 465,252 | 331,021 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Earning assets |
3,075,204 | 3,091,546 | 2,625,178 | 2,439,771 | 2,397,834 | 3,081,909 | 2,413,192 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Assets |
3,494,466 | 3,521,588 | 2,937,434 | 2,806,799 | 2,820,863 | 3,507,952 | 2,853,494 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits |
3,010,142 | 2,975,305 | 2,552,819 | 2,439,150 | 2,448,171 | 2,992,821 | 2,479,667 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Common shareholders equity |
309,696 | 290,462 | 248,429 | 246,489 | 251,240 | 304,222 | 251,227 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Period-End Balances: |
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Mortgage loans held for sale |
$ | 81,491 | $ | 51,693 | $ | 67,278 | $ | 69,634 | $ | 62,580 | $ | 81,491 | $ | 62,580 | ||||||||||||||
Loans, net of unearned income |
1,770,059 | 1,695,382 | 1,618,454 | 1,589,267 | 1,555,827 | 1,770,059 | 1,555,827 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchased non-covered loans |
702,131 | 437,269 | 448,753 | | | 702,131 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Covered loans |
331,250 | 372,694 | 390,237 | 417,649 | 443,517 | 331,250 | 443,517 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Earning assets |
3,465,361 | 3,062,428 | 3,215,941 | 2,462,697 | 2,421,996 | 3,465,361 | 2,421,996 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
3,973,135 | 3,487,984 | 3,667,649 | 2,818,502 | 2,808,675 | 3,973,135 | 2,808,675 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total deposits |
3,389,035 | 3,010,647 | 2,999,231 | 2,443,421 | 2,443,103 | 3,389,035 | 2,443,103 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Common shareholders equity |
343,399 | 300,030 | 288,699 | 262,418 | 259,932 | 343,399 | 259,932 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Per Common Share Data: |
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Earnings per share - basic |
$ | 0.32 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.64 | $ | 0.46 | ||||||||||||||
Earnings per share - diluted |
0.32 | 0.32 | 0.04 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.63 | 0.46 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Common book value per share |
12.83 | 11.93 | 11.50 | 10.98 | 10.88 | 12.83 | 10.88 | |||||||||||||||||||||
End of period shares outstanding |
26,771,821 | 25,159,073 | 25,098,427 | 23,907,509 | 23,894,327 | 26,771,821 | 23,894,327 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding |
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Basic |
25,180,665 | 25,144,342 | 24,021,447 | 23,900,665 | 23,878,898 | 25,162,604 | 23,873,325 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted |
25,572,405 | 25,573,320 | 24,450,619 | 24,315,821 | 24,287,628 | 25,552,469 | 24,282,055 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Market Price: |
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High closing price |
$ | 23.90 | $ | 24.00 | $ | 21.42 | $ | 19.79 | $ | 16.94 | 24.00 | 16.94 | ||||||||||||||||
Low closing price |
19.73 | 19.86 | 17.69 | 17.35 | 13.16 | 19.73 | 12.79 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Closing price for quarter |
21.56 | 23.30 | 21.11 | 18.38 | 16.85 | 21.56 | 16.85 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Average daily trading volume |
79,038 | 103,279 | 94,636 | 75,545 | 53,403 | 90,963 | 52,669 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Closing price to book value |
1.68 | 1.95 | 1.84 | 1.67 | 1.55 | 1.68 | 1.55 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Performance Ratios: |
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Return on average assets |
0.93 | % | 0.96 | % | 0.19 | % | 0.94 | % | 0.95 | % | 0.95 | % | 0.85 | % | ||||||||||||||
Return on average common equity |
10.53 | % | 11.66 | % | 2.20 | % | 10.75 | % | 10.66 | % | 11.32 | % | 9.60 | % | ||||||||||||||
Average loans to average deposits |
84.68 | % | 84.35 | % | 82.79 | % | 84.17 | % | 82.39 | % | 84.52 | % | 80.60 | % | ||||||||||||||
Average equity to average assets |
8.86 | % | 9.04 | % | 9.41 | % | 9.78 | % | 9.93 | % | 8.67 | % | 9.80 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net interest margin (tax equivalent) |
4.65 | % | 4.57 | % | 4.43 | % | 4.80 | % | 4.96 | % | 4.61 | % | 4.88 | % | ||||||||||||||
Efficiency ratio (tax equivalent) |
73.05 | % | 70.36 | % | 92.74 | % | 69.09 | % | 65.32 | % | 71.76 | % | 68.98 | % |
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Earnings and Profitability
Ameris reported net income available to common shareholders of $8.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, compared to $6.2 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the same period in 2013. The Companys return on average assets and average shareholders equity of 0.93% and 10.53%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2014, compared to 0.95% and 10.66%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2013. During the second quarter of 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of Coastal Bankshares, Inc. (Coastal) and recorded approximately $1.9 million of after-tax merger related charges. The Companys mortgage banking activities have had a significant impact on the overall financial results of the Company. Below is a more detailed analysis of the retail banking activities and mortgage banking activities of the Company during the second quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively:
Retail Banking | Mortgage Banking | Total | ||||||||||
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For the three months ended June 30, 2014: |
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Net interest income |
$ | 33,925 | $ | 1,339 | $ | 35,264 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
1,365 | | 1,365 | |||||||||
Non-interest income |
8,817 | 7,002 | 15,819 | |||||||||
Non-interest expense |
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Salaries and employee benefits |
13,005 | 3,937 | 16,942 | |||||||||
Occupancy |
3,771 | 300 | 4,071 | |||||||||
Data processing |
3,597 | 343 | 3,940 | |||||||||
Other expenses |
11,053 | 1,312 | 12,365 | |||||||||
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Total non-interest expense |
31,426 | 5,892 | 37,318 | |||||||||
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Income before income taxes |
9,951 | 2,449 | 12,400 | |||||||||
Income tax expense |
3,413 | 857 | 4,270 | |||||||||
Net income |
6,538 | 1,592 | 8,130 | |||||||||
Preferred stock dividends |
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Net income available to common shareholders |
$ | 6,538 | $ | 1,592 | $ | 8,130 | ||||||
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Retail Banking | Mortgage Banking | Total | ||||||||||
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For the three months ended June 30, 2013: |
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Net interest income |
$ | 28,517 | $ | 959 | $ | 29,476 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
4,165 | | 4,165 | |||||||||
Non-interest income |
6,383 | 5,001 | 11,384 | |||||||||
Non-interest expense |
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Salaries and employee benefits |
10,478 | 2,903 | 13,381 | |||||||||
Occupancy |
2,781 | 197 | 2,978 | |||||||||
Data processing |
2,634 | 202 | 2,836 | |||||||||
Other expenses |
6,444 | 1,049 | 7,493 | |||||||||
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Total non-interest expense |
22,337 | 4,351 | 26,688 | |||||||||
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Income before income taxes |
8,398 | 1,609 | 10,007 | |||||||||
Income tax expense |
2,766 | 563 | 3,329 | |||||||||
Net income |
5,632 | 1,046 | 6,678 | |||||||||
Preferred stock dividends |
442 | | 442 | |||||||||
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Net income available to common shareholders |
$ | 5,190 | $ | 1,046 | $ | 6,236 | ||||||
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Net Interest Income and Margins
The following tables set forth the amount of our interest income or interest expense for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the average interest rate for total interest-earning assets and total interest-bearing liabilities, net interest spread and net interest margin on average interest-earning assets. Federally tax-exempt income is presented on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a 35% federal tax rate.
Quarter Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Average
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Interest
Income/ Expense |
Average
Yield/ Rate Paid |
Average
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ASSETS |
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Interest-earning assets: |
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Loans |
$ | 2,549,096 | $ | 35,550 | 5.59 | % | $ | 2,017,160 | $ | 29,929 | 5.95 | % | ||||||||||||
Investment securities |
474,758 | 3,374 | 2.85 | 328,584 | 2,183 | 2.66 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-term assets |
51,350 | 45 | 0.35 | 52,090 | 29 | 0.22 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total interest- earning assets |
3,075,204 | 38,969 | 5.08 | 2,397,834 | 32,141 | 5.38 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Noninterest-earning assets |
419,262 | 423,029 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 3,494,466 | $ | 2,820,863 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Interest-bearing liabilities: |
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Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits |
$ | 1,606,928 | $ | 1,053 | 0.26 | % | $ | 1,295,408 | $ | 834 | 0.26 | % | ||||||||||||
Time deposits |
723,156 | 1,152 | 0.64 | 673,709 | 1,249 | 0.74 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other borrowings |
35,280 | 415 | 4.72 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
FHLB advances |
28,626 | 26 | 0.36 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase |
40,008 | 31 | 0.31 | 20,530 | 29 | 0.57 | ||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures |
55,789 | 666 | 4.79 | 42,269 | 363 | 3.44 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total interest-bearing liabilities |
2,489,787 | 3,343 | 0.54 | 2,031,916 | 2,475 | 0.49 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Demand deposits |
680,058 | 479,054 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities |
14,925 | 21,380 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders equity |
309,696 | 288,513 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 3,494,466 | $ | 2,820,863 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Interest rate spread |
4.54 | % | 4.89 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net interest income |
$ | 35,626 | $ | 29,666 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net interest margin |
4.65 | % | 4.96 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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On a tax equivalent basis, net interest income for the second quarter of 2014 was $35.6 million, an increase of $5.9 million compared to $29.7 million reported in the same quarter in 2013. The higher net interest income is a result of the acquisition of The Prosperity Banking Company during the fourth quarter of 2013, along with steady yields on the loan portfolio, lower levels of excess liquidity than in previous quarters and steady decreases in the Companys cost of funds. The Companys net interest margin increased during the second quarter of 2014 to 4.65%, compared to 4.57% during the first quarter of 2014, but decreased compared to 4.96% reported in the second quarter of 2013.
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Total interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, during the second quarter of 2014 was $39.0 million compared to $32.1 million in the same quarter of 2013. Yields on earning assets fell slightly to 5.08%, compared to 5.38% reported in the second quarter of 2013. During the second quarter of 2014, loans comprised 82.9% of earning assets, compared to 84.1% in the same quarter of 2013. Increased lending activities have provided opportunities to grow the legacy loan portfolio. Yields on legacy loans decreased to 5.17% in the second quarter of 2014, compared to 5.37% in the same period of 2013. Covered loan yields declined from 8.18% in the second quarter of 2013 to 5.84% in the second quarter of 2014. The yield on purchased non-covered loans was 7.34% for the second quarter of 2014. Management anticipates improving economic conditions and increased loan demand will provide consistent interest income.
Total funding costs increased slightly to 0.42% in the second quarter of 2014, compared to 0.40% during the second quarter of 2013. Deposit costs decreased from 0.34% in the second quarter of 2013 to 0.29% in the second quarter of 2014, while non- deposit funding costs increased from 2.50% in the second quarter of 2013 to 2.86% in the second quarter of 2014. Continued shifts in the funding mix toward noninterest-bearing demand and other lower cost deposit categories were the primary reason for the decline in deposit costs. Ongoing efforts to maintain the percentage of funding from transaction deposits have succeeded such that non-CD deposits averaged 76.0% of total deposits in the second quarter of 2014, compared to 72.5% during the second quarter of 2013. Lower costs on deposits were realized due mostly to the lower rate environment and the Companys ability to rely less on higher priced CDs due to its larger than normal position in short-term assets. Further opportunity to realize savings on deposits exists but may be limited due to current costs. Average balances of interest bearing deposits and their respective costs for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013 are shown below:
June 30, 2014 | June 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) |
Average
Balance |
Average
Cost |
Average
Balance |
Average
Cost |
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NOW |
$ | 691,353 | 0.17 | % | $ | 579,312 | 0.17 | % | ||||||||
MMDA |
770,047 | 0.38 | % | 611,562 | 0.36 | % | ||||||||||
Savings |
145,528 | 0.11 | % | 104,534 | 0.11 | % | ||||||||||
Retail CDs < $100,000 |
356,483 | 0.54 | % | 298,553 | 0.59 | % | ||||||||||
Retail CDs > $100,000 |
360,703 | 0.70 | % | 358,980 | 0.75 | % | ||||||||||
Brokered CDs |
5,970 | 3.22 | % | 16,176 | 3.40 | % | ||||||||||
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Interest-bearing deposits |
$ | 2,330,084 | 0.38 | % | $ | 1,969,117 | 0.42 | % | ||||||||
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Provision for Loan Losses and Credit Quality
The Companys provision for loan losses during the second quarter of 2014 amounted to $1.4 million, compared to $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2014 and $4.2 million in the second quarter of 2013. Although the Company has experienced improving trends in criticized and classified assets for several quarters, provision for loan losses continues to be required to account for loan growth and continued devaluation of real estate collateral. At June 30, 2014, classified loans still accruing totaled $42.6 million, compared to $26.3 million at June 30, 2013. This increase is predominately due to the addition of classified loans in the Prosperity Bank and Coastal Bank acquisitions. Non-accrual loans, excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans, totaled $22.1 million at June 30, 2014, a 30.5% decrease from $31.8 million reported at the end of the second quarter of 2013. Nonaccrual purchased non-covered loans totaled $15.8 million at June 30, 2014. There were no nonaccrual purchased non-covered loans at the end of the second quarter of 2013.
At June 30, 2014, other real estate owned (excluding purchased non-covered and covered OREO) totaled $35.4 million, compared to $33.8 million at March 31, 2014 and $39.9 million at June 30, 2013. Management regularly assesses the valuation of OREO through periodic reappraisal and through inquiries received in the marketing process. The Company has found that with a marketing window of three to six months, the liquidation of properties occurs between 85% and 100% of current book value. Certain properties, mostly raw land and subdivision lots, have extended marketing periods because of excessive inventory and record low home building activity. At the end of the second quarter of 2014, total non-performing assets were 2.26% of total assets, compared to 2.00% at December 31, 2013 and 2.55% at June 30, 2013. This increase is due to the Prosperity and Coastal acquisitions completed in the fourth quarter of 2013 and second quarter of 2014, respectively. Management continues to aggressively identify and resolve problem assets while seeking quality credits to grow the loan portfolio.
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Net charge-offs on loans during the second quarter of 2014 were $1.5 million, or 0.34% of loans on an annualized basis, compared to $2.9 million, or 0.74% of loans, in the second quarter of 2013. The Companys allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2014 was $22.3 million, or 1.26% of loans (excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans), compared to $24.2 million, or 1.56% of loans (excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans), at June 30, 201.
Noninterest Income
Total non-interest income for the second quarter of 2014 was $15.8 million, compared to $11.4 million in the second quarter of 2013. Income from mortgage related activities continued to increase as a result of the Companys increased number of mortgage bankers and higher levels of production. Service charges on deposit accounts in the second quarter of 2014 increased to $5.8 million, compared to $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2013. This increase was driven by the growth of core accounts through the acquisition of Prosperity Bank during the fourth quarter of 2013, along with higher balances in accounts subject to service charges.
Noninterest Expense
Total non-interest expenses for the second quarter of 2014 increased to $37.3 million, compared to $26.7 million in the same quarter in 2013. During the second quarter of 2014, the Company recorded $2.9 million of merger charges related to the Coastal acquisition. Other increases in noninterest expenses were primarily the result of the acquisition of Prosperity Bank during the fourth quarter of 2013 and additional expenses related to increases in mortgage volume. Salaries and benefits increased $3.6 million when compared to the second quarter of 2013. Occupancy and equipment expense increased during the quarter from $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2013 to $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2014. Data processing and telecommunications expenses increased to $3.9 million for the second quarter of 2014 from $2.8 million for the same period in 2013. Credit resolution related expenses, including problem loan and OREO expense and OREO write-downs and losses, increased to $2.8 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2013.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense is influenced by the amount of taxable income, the amount of tax-exempt income and the amount of non-deductible expenses. For the second quarter of 2014, the Company reported income tax expense of $4.3 million, compared to $3.3 million in the same period of 2013. The Companys effective tax rate for the three months ending June 30, 2014 and 2013 was 34.4% and 33.3%, respectively.
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Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
Ameris reported net income available to common shareholders of $16.2 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $11.1 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the same period in 2013. The Companys mortgage banking activities have had a significant impact on the overall financial results of the Company. Below is a more detailed analysis of the retail banking activities and mortgage banking activities of the Company during the first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively:
Retail Banking | Mortgage Banking | Total | ||||||||||
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For the six months ended June 30, 2014: |
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Net interest income |
$ | 67,309 | $ | 2,439 | $ | 69,748 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
3,091 | | 3,091 | |||||||||
Non-interest income |
16,407 | 12,166 | 28,573 | |||||||||
Non-interest expense |
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Salaries and employee benefits |
26,831 | 7,505 | 34,336 | |||||||||
Occupancy |
7,533 | 602 | 8,135 | |||||||||
Data processing |
6,929 | 465 | 7,394 | |||||||||
Other expenses |
18,565 | 2,127 | 20,692 | |||||||||
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Total non-interest expense |
59,858 | 10,699 | 70,557 | |||||||||
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Income before income taxes |
20,767 | 3,906 | 24,673 | |||||||||
Income tax expense |
6,826 | 1,367 | 8,193 | |||||||||
Net income |
13,941 | 2,539 | 16,480 | |||||||||
Preferred stock dividends |
286 | | 286 | |||||||||
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Net income available to common shareholders |
$ | 13,655 | $ | 2,539 | $ | 16,194 | ||||||
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Retail Banking | Mortgage Banking | Total | ||||||||||
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For the six months ended June 30, 2013: |
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Net interest income |
$ | 56,283 | $ | 1,531 | $ | 57,814 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
7,088 | | 7,088 | |||||||||
Non-interest income |
13,279 | 9,465 | 22,744 | |||||||||
Non-interest expense |
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Salaries and employee benefits |
21,515 | 5,672 | 27,187 | |||||||||
Occupancy |
5,546 | 363 | 5,909 | |||||||||
Data processing |
5,105 | 301 | 5,406 | |||||||||
Other expenses |
15,334 | 1,736 | 17,070 | |||||||||
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Total non-interest expense |
47,500 | 8,072 | 55,572 | |||||||||
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Income before income taxes |
14,974 | 2,924 | 17,898 | |||||||||
Income tax expense |
4,912 | 1,023 | 5,935 | |||||||||
Net income |
10,062 | 1,901 | 11,963 | |||||||||
Preferred stock dividends |
883 | | 883 | |||||||||
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Net income available to common shareholders |
$ | 9,179 | $ | 1,901 | $ | 11,080 | ||||||
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Interest Income
Interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $77.2 million, an increase of $14.6 million when compared to $62.6 million for the same period in 2013. Average earning assets for the six-month period increased $668.7 million to $3.08 billion as of June 30, 2014, compared to $2.41 billion as of June 30, 2013. The increase in average earning assets is due to the Prosperity acquisition completed in December 2013. Yield on average earning assets was 5.05% for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 5.23% in the first six months of 2013.
Interest Expense
Total interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 amounted to $6.7 million, reflecting a $1.7 million increase from the $5.0 million expense recorded in the same period of 2013. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2014, the Companys funding costs increased slightly to 0.43% from 0.40% reported in 2013. Deposit costs decreased to 0.30% during the six month period ended June 30, 2014, compared to 0.35% during the same period in 2013. Total non-deposit funding costs increased from 2.14% during the first six months of 2013 to 2.56% during the first six months of 2014.
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Net Interest Income
The following tables set forth the amount of our interest income or interest expense for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the average interest rate for total interest-earning assets and total interest-bearing liabilities, net interest spread and net interest margin on average interest-earning assets. Federally tax-exempt income is presented on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a 35% federal tax rate.
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Interest-earning assets: |
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Loans |
$ | 2,529,490 | $ | 70,226 | 5.60 | % | $ | 1,998,691 | $ | 58,097 | 5.86 | % | ||||||||||||
Investment securities |
473,296 | 6,811 | 2.90 | 337,866 | 4,386 | 2.62 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-term assets |
79,123 | 129 | 0.33 | 76,635 | 114 | 0.30 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total interest- earning assets |
3,081,909 | 77,166 | 5.05 | 2,413,192 | 62,597 | 5.23 | ||||||||||||||||||
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426,043 | 440,302 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 3,507,952 | $ | 2,853,494 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits |
$ | 1,587,303 | $ | 2,059 | 0.26 | % | $ | 1,311,880 | $ | 1,687 | 0.26 | % | ||||||||||||
Time deposits |
732,205 | 2,329 | 0.64 | 687,387 | 2,622 | 0.77 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other borrowings |
32,657 | 823 | 5.08 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
FHLB advances |
48,370 | 63 | 0.26 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase |
48,513 | 84 | 0.35 | 23,842 | 68 | 0.58 | ||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated deferrable interest debentures |
55,442 | 1,374 | 5.00 | 42,269 | 633 | 3.02 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total interest-bearing liabilities |
2,504,490 | 6,732 | 0.54 | 2,065,378 | 5,010 | 0.49 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Demand deposits |
673,313 | 480,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities |
14,511 | 21,715 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders equity |
315,638 | 286,001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 3,507,952 | $ | 2,853,494 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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4.51 | % | 4.74 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net interest income |
$ | 70,434 | $ | 57,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net interest margin |
4.61 | % | 4.81 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
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For the year-to-date period ending June 30, 2014, the Company reported $70.4 million of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis, compared to $57.6 million of net interest income for the same period in 2013. The average balance of earning assets increased 27.7%, from $2.4 billion during the first six months of 2013 to $3.1 billion during the first six months of 2014. The Companys net interest margin decreased to 4.61% in the six month period ending June 30, 2014, compared to 4.88% in the same period in 2013.
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Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses decreased to $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $7.1 million in the same period in 2013. Non-performing assets (excluding covered assets) totaled $89.9 million at June 30, 2014, compared to $71.7 million at June 30, 2013. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2014, the Company had net charge-offs totaling $2.6 million, compared to $5.7 million for the same period in 2013. Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of loans (excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans) decreased to 0.30% during the first six months of 2014, compared to 0.74% during the first six months of 2013.
Noninterest Income
Non-interest income for the first six months of 2014 was $28.6 million, compared to $22.7 million in the same period in 2013. Service charges on deposit accounts increased approximately $1.9 million to $11.4 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to $9.5 million in the same period in 2013. This increase was driven by the growth of core accounts through the acquisition of Prosperity Bank during the fourth quarter of 2013, along with higher balances in accounts subject to service charges. Income from mortgage banking activity increased from $9.5 million in the first six months of 2013 to $12.0 million in the first half of 2014, due to an increased number of mortgage bankers and higher levels of production.
Noninterest Expense
Total operating expenses for the first six months of 2014 increased to $70.6 million, compared to $55.6 million in the same period in 2013. During the second quarter of 2014, the Company recorded $2.9 million of merger charges related to the Coastal acquisition. Other increases in noninterest expenses were primarily the result of the acquisition of Prosperity Bank during the fourth quarter of 2013 and additional expenses related to increases in mortgage volume. Salaries and benefits increased $7.1 million when compared to the first half of 2013. Occupancy and equipment expenses for the first six months of 2014 amounted to $8.1 million, representing an increase of $2.2 million from the same period in 2013. Data processing and telecommunications expenses increased from $5.4 million in the first six months of 2013 to $7.4 million in the first six months of 2014. Credit resolution related expenses, including problem loan and OREO expense and OREO write-downs and losses, decreased to $5.0 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to $7.2 million in the first half of 2013.
Income Taxes
In the first six months of 2014, the Company recorded income tax expense of $8.2 million, compared to $5.9 million in the same period of 2013. The Companys effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was 33.2%.
Financial Condition as of June 30, 2014
Securities
Debt securities with readily determinable fair values are classified as available for sale and recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of the related deferred tax effect. Equity securities, including restricted equity securities, are classified as other investments and are recorded at cost.
The amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized in interest income using methods approximating the interest method over the life of the securities. Realized gains and losses, determined on the basis of the cost of specific securities sold, are included in earnings on the settlement date. Declines in the fair value of securities below their cost that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.
In determining whether other-than-temporary impairment losses exist, management considers: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least quarterly, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Substantially all of the unrealized losses on debt securities are related to changes in interest rates and do not affect the expected cash flows of the issuer or underlying collateral. All unrealized losses are considered temporary because each security carries an acceptable investment grade and the Company does not intend to sell these investment securities at an unrealized loss position at June 30, 2014, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery or maturity. Therefore, at June 30, 2014, these investments are not considered impaired on an other-than temporary basis.
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The following table illustrates certain information regarding the Companys investment portfolio with respect to yields, sensitivities and expected cash flows over the next twelve months assuming constant prepayments and maturities:
Book Value | Fair Value | Yield |
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U.S. government agencies |
$ | 14,950 | $ | 14,445 | 1.85 | % | 5.34 | $ | | |||||||||||
State and municipal securities |
143,507 | 145,780 | 4.14 | % | 6.49 | 5,272 | ||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
10,805 | 10,958 | 6.40 | % | 7.44 | 1,250 | ||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
361,194 | 364,447 | 2.43 | % | 3.86 | 62,447 | ||||||||||||||
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Total debt securities |
$ | 530,456 | $ | 535,630 | 2.96 | % | 4.69 | $ | 68,969 | |||||||||||
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U.S. government agencies |
$ | 14,944 | $ | 14,335 | 1.85 | % | 6.13 | $ | | |||||||||||
State and municipal securities |
109,793 | 112,759 | 3.69 | % | 5.55 | 7,599 | ||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
10,543 | 10,090 | 6.63 | % | 7.13 | | ||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
177,196 | 178,984 | 2.49 | % | 3.61 | 35,741 | ||||||||||||||
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Total debt securities |
$ | 312,476 | $ | 316,168 | 3.03 | % | 4.53 | $ | 43,340 | |||||||||||
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Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
At June 30, 2014, gross loans outstanding (including mortgage loans held for sale and purchased non-covered and covered loans) were $2.88 billion, an increase from $2.52 billion reported at December 31, 2013 and $2.06 billion reported at June 30, 2013. Mortgage loans held for sale increased from $67.3 million at December 31, 2013 to $81.5 million at June 30, 2014. Legacy loans (excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans) increased $151.6 million, from $1.62 billion at December 31, 2013 to $1.77 billion at June 30, 2014. Purchased non-covered loans increased $253.4 million, from $448.8 million at December 31, 2013 to $702.1 million at June 30, 2014. Covered loans decreased $58.9 million, from $390.2 million at December 31, 2013 to $331.3 million at June 30, 2014.
The Company regularly monitors the composition of the loan portfolio to evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses in light of the impact that changes in the economic environment may have on the loan portfolio. The Company focuses on the following loan categories: (1) commercial, financial and agricultural; (2) residential real estate; (3) commercial and farmland real estate; (4) construction and development related real estate; and (5) consumer. The Companys management has strategically located its branches in select markets in south and southeast Georgia, north Florida, southeast Alabama and throughout South Carolina to take advantage of the growth in these areas.
The Companys risk management processes include a loan review program designed to evaluate the credit risk in the loan portfolio and ensure credit grade accuracy. Through the loan review process, the Company conducts (1) a loan portfolio summary analysis, (2) charge-off and recovery analysis, (3) trends in accruing problem loan analysis, and (4) problem and past due loan analysis. This analysis process serves as a tool to assist management in assessing the overall quality of the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Loans classified as substandard are loans which are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged. These assets exhibit a well-defined weakness or are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. These weaknesses may be characterized by past due performance, operating losses and/or questionable collateral values. Loans classified as doubtful are those loans that have characteristics similar to substandard loans but have an increased risk of loss. Loans classified as loss are those loans which are considered uncollectible and are in the process of being charged-off.
The allowance for loan losses is a reserve established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses. The provision for loan losses is based on managements evaluation of the size and composition of the loan portfolio, the level of non-performing and past due loans, historical trends of charged-off loans and recoveries, prevailing economic conditions and other factors management deems appropriate. The Companys management has established an allowance for loan losses which it believes is adequate for the probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. Based on a credit evaluation of the loan portfolio, management presents a monthly review of the allowance for loan losses to the Companys Board of Directors. The review that management has developed primarily focuses on risk by evaluating individual loans in certain risk categories. These categories have also been established by management and take the form of loan grades. By grading the loan portfolio in this manner the Companys management is able to effectively evaluate the portfolio by risk, which management believes is the most effective way to analyze the loan portfolio and thus analyze the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.
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The allowance for loan losses is established by examining (1) the large classified loans, nonaccrual loans and loans considered impaired and evaluating them individually to determine the specific reserve allocation, and (2) the remainder of the loan portfolio to allocate a portion of the allowance based on past loss experience and the economic conditions for the particular loan category. The Company also considers other factors such as changes in lending policies and procedures; changes in national, regional, and/or local economic and business conditions; changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio; changes in the experience, ability and depth of either the bank president or lending staff; changes in the volume and severity of past due and classified loans; changes in the quality of the Companys corporate loan review system; and other factors management deems appropriate.
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded net charge-offs totaling $2.6 million, compared to $5.7 million for the period ended June 30, 2013. The provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased to $3.1 million, compared to $7.1 million during the six-month period ended June 30, 2013. At the end of the second quarter of 2014, the allowance for loan losses totaled $22.3 million, or 1.26% of total legacy loans, compared to $22.4 million, or 1.38% of total legacy loans, at December 31, 2013 and $24.2 million, or 1.56% of total legacy loans, at June 30, 2013. The decrease in the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-covered loans reflects the improving credit quality trends in the loan portfolio.
The following table presents an analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
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Balance of allowance for loan losses at beginning of period |
$ | 22,377 | $ | 23,593 | ||||
Provision charged to operating expense |
2,498 | 6,298 | ||||||
Charge-offs: |
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Commercial, financial and agricultural |
908 | 734 | ||||||
Real estate residential |
933 | 2,107 | ||||||
Real estate commercial and farmland |
1,302 | 1,793 | ||||||
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222 | 1,231 | ||||||
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214 | 371 | ||||||
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183 | 128 | ||||||
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131 | 229 | ||||||
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152 | 13 | ||||||
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204 | 4 | ||||||
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288 | 188 | ||||||
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$ | 22,254 | $ | 24,217 | ||||
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0.30 | % | 0.74 | % | ||||
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans at end of period |
1.26 | % | 1.56 | % |
Assets Covered by Loss-Sharing Agreements with the FDIC
Loans that were acquired in FDIC-assisted transactions that are covered by the loss-sharing agreements with the FDIC (covered loans) totaled $331.3 million, $390.2 million and $443.5 million at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively. OREO that is covered by the loss-sharing agreements with the FDIC totaled $38.4 million, $45.9 million and $62.2 million at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively. The loss-sharing agreements are subject to the servicing procedures as specified in the agreements with the FDIC. The expected reimbursements under the loss-sharing agreements were recorded as an indemnification asset at their estimated fair value on the acquisition dates. The FDIC loss-share receivable reported at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 was $49.2 million, $65.4 million and $105.5 million, respectively.
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The Bank initially recorded the loans at their fair values, taking into consideration certain credit quality, risk and liquidity marks. The Company believes its estimation of credit risk and its adjustments to the carrying balances of the acquired loans is adequate. If the Company determines that a loan or group of loans has deteriorated from its initial assessment of fair value, a reserve for loan losses will be established to account for that difference. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the year ended December 31, 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company recorded provision for loan loss expense of $593,000, $1.5 million and $790,000, respectively, to account for losses where the initial estimate of cash flows was found to be excessive on loans acquired in FDIC-assisted transactions. If the Company determines that a loan or group of loans has improved from its initial assessment of fair value, then the increase in cash flows over those expected at the acquisition date is recognized as interest income prospectively, with an associated write off of the remaining indemnification asset over the shorter of the life of the loan or the loss share agreement.
Covered loans are shown below according to loan type as of the end of the periods shown:
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$ | 25,209 | $ | 26,550 | $ | 27,371 | ||||||
Real estate construction and development |
31,600 | 43,179 | 52,972 | |||||||||
Real estate commercial and farmland |
188,643 | 224,451 | 255,102 | |||||||||
Real estate residential |
85,518 | 95,173 | 107,107 | |||||||||
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280 | 884 | 965 | |||||||||
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Non-Performing Assets
Non-performing assets include nonaccrual loans, accruing loans contractually past due 90 days or more, repossessed personal property and other real estate owned. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when management has concerns relating to the ability to collect the principal and interest and generally when such loans are 90 days or more past due. Management performs a detailed review and valuation assessment of impaired loans on a quarterly basis and recognizes losses when permanent impairment is identified. A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that not all principal and interest amounts will be collected according to the loan contract. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, any interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current income.
As of June 30, 2014, nonaccrual loans (excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans) totaled $22.1 million, a decrease of approximately $7.1 million since December 31, 2013. The decrease in nonaccrual loans is due to the success in the foreclosure and resolution process and a significant slowdown in the formation of new problem credits. Nonaccrual purchased non-covered loans totaled $15.8 million, an increase of approximately $9.1 million since December 31, 2013 due to the Coastal acquisition. Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets were 2.26%, 2.00% and 2.55% at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively.
Non-performing assets at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 were as follows:
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Total nonaccrual loans (excluding purchased non-covered and covered loans) |
$ | 22,111 | $ | 29,203 | $ | 31,811 | ||||||
Nonaccrual purchased non-covered loans |
15,770 | 6,659 | | |||||||||
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35,373 | 33,351 | 39,885 | |||||||||
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16,598 | 4,276 | | |||||||||
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$ | 89,852 | $ | 73,489 | $ | 71,696 | ||||||
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Commercial Lending Practices
On December 12, 2006, the Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies released guidance on Concentration in Commercial Real Estate Lending . This guidance defines commercial real estate (CRE) loans as loans secured by raw land, land development and construction (including 1-4 family residential construction), multi-family property and non-farm nonresidential property where the primary or a significant source of repayment is derived from rental income associated with the property, excluding owner occupied properties (loans for which 50% or more of the source of repayment is derived from the ongoing operations and activities conducted by the party, or affiliate of the party, who owns the property) or the proceeds of the sale, refinancing or permanent financing of the property. Loans for owner occupied CRE are generally excluded from the CRE guidance.
The CRE guidance is applicable when either:
(1) | total loans for construction, land development, and other land, net of owner occupied loans, represent 100% or more of a banks total risk-based capital; or |
(2) | total loans secured by multifamily and nonfarm nonresidential properties and loans for construction, land development, and other land, net of owner occupied loans, represent 300% or more of a banks total risk-based capital. |
Banks that are subject to the CRE guidance criteria are required to implement enhanced strategic planning, CRE underwriting policies, risk management and internal controls, portfolio stress testing, risk exposure limits, and other policies, including management compensation and incentives, to address the CRE risks. Higher allowances for loan losses and capital levels may also be appropriate.
As of June 30, 2014, the Company exhibited a concentration in the CRE loan category based on Federal Reserve Call codes. The primary risks of CRE lending are:
(1) | within CRE loans, construction and development loans are somewhat dependent upon continued strength in demand for residential real estate, which is reliant on favorable real estate mortgage rates and changing population demographics; |
(2) | on average, CRE loan sizes are generally larger than non-CRE loan types; and |
(3) | certain construction and development loans may be less predictable and more difficult to evaluate and monitor. |
The following table outlines CRE loan categories and CRE loans as a percentage of total loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The loan categories and concentrations below are based on Federal Reserve Call codes and include purchased on-covered and covered loans:
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$ | 245,030 | 9 | % | $ | 220,726 | 9 | % | ||||||||
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73,412 | 3 | % | 67,607 | 3 | % | ||||||||||
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1,276,979 | 45 | % | 1,145,065 | 46 | % | ||||||||||
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1,595,421 | 57 | % | 1,433,398 | 58 | % | ||||||||||
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1,208,019 | 43 | % | 1,024,046 | 42 | % | ||||||||||
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$ | 2,803,440 | 100 | % | $ | 2,457,444 | 100 | % | ||||||||
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The following table outlines the percentage of total CRE loans, net owner occupied loans to total risk-based capital, and the Companys internal concentration limits as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
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100 | % | 71 | % | 70 | % | ||||||
Commercial real estate |
300 | % | 241 | % | 232 | % |
Short-Term Investments
The Companys short-term investments are comprised of federal funds sold and interest-bearing balances. At June 30, 2014, the Companys short-term investments were $44.8 million, compared to $205.0 million and $43.9 million at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively. The decrease in short-term investments during the first six months of 2014 is mostly due to the Companys repayment of other borrowings that were recorded in the Prosperity acquisition. At June 30, 2014, $44.3 million of the balance was comprised of interest-bearing balances, the majority of which were at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company had a cash flow hedge that matures September 15, 2020 with a notional amount of $37.1 million at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 for the purpose of converting the variable rate on the junior subordinated debentures to a fixed rate of 4.11%. The fair value of these instruments amounted to a liability of approximately $1.1 million, $370,000 and $916,000 at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively. The Company also had forward contracts and IRLCs to hedge changes in the value of the mortgage inventory due to changes in market interest rates. The fair value of these instruments amounted to an asset with a fair value of approximately $2.6 million, $1.2 million and $1.6 million at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively, No hedge ineffectiveness from cash flow hedges was recognized in the statement of earnings. All components of each derivatives gain or loss are included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
Capital
Capital management consists of providing equity to support both current and anticipated future operations. The Company is subject to capital adequacy requirements imposed by the Federal Reserve Board (the FRB) and the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (the GDBF), and the Bank is subject to capital adequacy requirements imposed by the FDIC and the GDBF.
The FRB, the FDIC and the GDBF have adopted risk-based capital requirements for assessing bank holding company and bank capital adequacy. These standards define and establish minimum capital requirements in relation to assets and off-balance sheet exposure, adjusted for credit risk. The risk-based capital standards currently in effect are designed to make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among bank holding companies and banks and to account for off-balance sheet exposure. The regulatory capital standards are defined by the following three key measurements:
a) | The Leverage Ratio is defined as Tier 1 capital to average assets. To be considered adequately capitalized under this measurement, a bank must maintain a leverage ratio greater than or equal to 4.00%. For a bank to be considered well capitalized, it must maintain a leverage ratio greater than or equal to 5.00%. |
b) | The Core Capital Ratio is defined as Tier 1 capital to total risk weighted assets. To be considered adequately capitalized under this measurement, a bank must maintain a core capital ratio greater than or equal to 4.00%. For a bank to be considered well capitalized, it must maintain a core capital ratio greater than or equal to 6.00%. |
c) | The Total Capital Ratio is defined as total capital to total risk weighted assets. To be considered adequately capitalized under this measurement, a bank must maintain a total capital ratio greater than or equal to 8.00%. For a bank to be considered well capitalized, it must maintain a total capital ratio greater than or equal to 10.00%. |
As of June 30, 2014, under the regulatory capital standards, the Bank was considered well capitalized under all capital measurements. On July 2, 2013, the FRB adopted a new regulatory capital framework as a part of the Basel III regulatory capital reforms. Management currently believes that Ameris will be in compliance with the revised capital requirements when they become applicable to the Company on January 1, 2015. The following table sets forth the regulatory capital ratios of Ameris at June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013:
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2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Leverage Ratio (tier 1 capital to average assets) |
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Consolidated |
9.25 | % | 11.33 | % | 11.43 | % | ||||||
Ameris Bank |
9.77 | 11.93 | 11.32 | |||||||||
Core Capital Ratio (tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets) |
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Consolidated |
13.32 | 14.35 | 18.04 | |||||||||
Ameris Bank |
14.11 | 15.06 | 17.91 | |||||||||
Total Capital Ratio (total capital to risk weighted assets) |
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Consolidated |
14.26 | 15.32 | 19.30 | |||||||||
Ameris Bank |
15.04 | 16.03 | 19.16 |
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Capital Purchase Program
On November 21, 2008, the Company, pursuant to the Capital Purchase Program established in connection with the Troubled Asset Relief Program, issued and sold to the U.S. Treasury, for an aggregate cash purchase price of $52 million, (i) 52,000 shares (the Preferred Shares) of the Companys Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, having a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, and (ii) a ten-year warrant (the Warrant) to purchase up to 679,443 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $11.48 per share. On June 14, 2012, the Preferred Shares were sold by the Treasury through a registered public offering. On August 22, 2012, the Company repurchased the Warrant from the Treasury for $2.67 million. In December 2012, the Company repurchased 24,000 outstanding Preferred Shares, and in March 2014, the Company redeemed the remaining 28,000 outstanding Preferred Shares.
Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity
The Companys primary market risk exposures are credit risk, interest rate risk, and to a lesser degree, liquidity risk. The Bank operates under an Asset Liability Management Policy approved by the Companys Board of Directors and the Asset and Liability Committee (the ALCO Committee). The policy outlines limits on interest rate risk in terms of changes in net interest income and changes in the net market values of assets and liabilities over certain changes in interest rate environments. These measurements are made through a simulation model which projects the impact of changes in interest rates on the Banks assets and liabilities. The policy also outlines responsibility for monitoring interest rate risk, and the process for the approval, implementation and monitoring of interest rate risk strategies to achieve the Banks interest rate risk objectives.
The ALCO Committee is comprised of senior officers of Ameris and two outside members of the Companys Board of Directors. The ALCO Committee makes all strategic decisions with respect to the sources and uses of funds that may affect net interest income, including net interest spread and net interest margin. The objective of the ALCO Committee is to identify the interest rate, liquidity and market value risks of the Companys balance sheet and use reasonable methods approved by the Companys Board of Directors and executive management to minimize those identified risks.
The normal course of business activity exposes the Company to interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is managed within an overall asset and liability framework for the Company. The principal objectives of asset and liability management are to predict the sensitivity of net interest spreads to potential changes in interest rates, control risk and enhance profitability. Funding positions are kept within predetermined limits designed to properly manage risk and liquidity. The Company employs sensitivity analysis in the form of a net interest income simulation to help characterize the market risk arising from changes in interest rates. In addition, fluctuations in interest rates usually result in changes in the fair market value of the Companys financial instruments, cash flows and net interest income. The Companys interest rate risk position is managed by the ALCO Committee.
The Company uses a simulation modeling process to measure interest rate risk and evaluate potential strategies. Interest rate scenario models are prepared using software created and licensed from an outside vendor. The Companys simulation includes all financial assets and liabilities. Simulation results quantify interest rate risk under various interest rate scenarios. Management then develops and implements appropriate strategies. The ALCO Committee has determined that an acceptable level of interest rate risk would be for net interest income to decrease no more than 5.00% given a change in selected interest rates of 200 basis points over any 24-month period.
Liquidity management involves the matching of the cash flow requirements of customers, who may be either depositors desiring to withdraw funds or borrowers needing assurance that sufficient funds will be available to meet their credit needs, and the ability of the Company to manage those requirements. The Company strives to maintain an adequate liquidity position by managing the balances and maturities of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities so that the balance it has in short-term investments at any given time will adequately cover any reasonably anticipated immediate need for funds. Additionally, the Bank maintains relationships with correspondent banks, which could provide funds on short notice, if needed. The Company has invested in FHLB stock for the purpose of establishing credit lines with the FHLB. The credit availability to the Bank is equal to 20% of the Banks total assets as reported on the most recent quarterly financial information submitted to the regulators subject to the pledging of sufficient collateral. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were $100.3 million and $194.6 million, respectively, outstanding borrowings with the Companys correspondent banks. There were no outstanding borrowings with the Companys correspondent banks at June 30, 2013.
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The following liquidity ratios compare certain assets and liabilities to total deposits or total assets:
June 30,
2014 |
March 31,
2014 |
December 31,
2013 |
September 30,
2013 |
June 30,
2013 |
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Investment securities available for sale to total deposits |
15.80 | % | 15.17 | % | 16.21 | % | 12.78 | % | 12.94 | % | ||||||||||
Loans (net of unearned income) to total deposits |
82.72 | % | 83.22 | % | 81.94 | % | 82.14 | % | 81.84 | % | ||||||||||
Interest-earning assets to total assets |
87.22 | % | 87.80 | % | 87.68 | % | 87.38 | % | 86.23 | % | ||||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits to total deposits |
76.67 | % | 76.79 | % | 77.71 | % | 80.54 | % | 80.54 | % |
The liquidity resources of the Company are monitored continuously by the ALCO Committee and on a periodic basis by state and federal regulatory authorities. As determined under guidelines established by these regulatory authorities, the Companys and the Banks liquidity ratios at June 30, 2014 were considered satisfactory. The Company is aware of no events or trends likely to result in a material change in liquidity.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The Company is exposed only to U.S. dollar interest rate changes, and, accordingly, the Company manages exposure by considering the possible changes in the net interest margin. The Company does not have any trading instruments nor does it classify any portion of the investment portfolio as held for trading. The Companys hedging activities are part of the Companys program to manage interest rate sensitivity. At June 30, 2014, the Company had one effective LIBOR rate swap with a notional amount of $37.1 million. The LIBOR rate swap exchanges fixed rate payments of 4.15% for floating rate payments based on the three month LIBOR and matures December 2018. The Company also had forward contracts with a fair value of approximately $2.6 million at June 30, 2014 to hedge changes in the value of the mortgage inventory due to changes in market interest rates. Finally, the Company has no exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk, commodity price risk and other market risks.
Interest rates play a major part in the net interest income of a financial institution. The sensitivity to rate changes is known as interest rate risk. The repricing of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities can influence the changes in net interest income. As part of the Companys asset/liability management program, the timing of repriced assets and liabilities is referred to as gap management.
The Company uses simulation analysis to monitor changes in net interest income due to changes in market interest rates. The simulation of rising, declining and flat interest rate scenarios allows management to monitor and adjust interest rate sensitivity to minimize the impact of market interest rate swings. The analysis of the impact on net interest income over a twelve-month period is subjected to a gradual and shock 200 basis point increase or decrease in market rates on net interest income and is monitored on a quarterly basis.
Additional information required by Item 305 of Regulation S-K is set forth under Part I, Item 2 of this report.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
The Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this report, as required by paragraph (b) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 of the Exchange Act. Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, there were no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 of the Exchange Act that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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Nothing to report with respect to the period covered by this report.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. of Part 1 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
None.
The exhibits required to be furnished with this report are listed on the exhibit index attached hereto.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 8, 2014 | AMERIS BANCORP | |
/s/ Dennis J. Zember Jr. |
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Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (duly authorized signatory and principal accounting and financial officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
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Description |
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3.1 | Articles of Incorporation of Ameris Bancorp, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Ameris Bancorps Regulation A Offering Statement on Form 1-A filed with the Commission on August 14, 1987). | |
3.2 | Amendment to Amended Articles of Incorporation of Ameris Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.1 to Ameris Bancorps Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 28, 1996). | |
3.3 | Amendment to Amended Articles of Incorporation of Ameris Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Ameris Bancorps Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Commission on July 17, 1996). | |
3.4 | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Ameris Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Ameris Bancorps Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 25, 1998). | |
3.5 | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Ameris Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.7 to Ameris Bancorps Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 26, 1999). | |
3.6 | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Ameris Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.9 to Ameris Bancorps Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 31, 2003). | |
3.7 | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Ameris Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Ameris Bancorps Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on December 1, 2005). | |
3.8 | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Ameris Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Ameris Bancorps Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 21, 2008). | |
3.9 | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Ameris Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Ameris Bancorps Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 1, 2011). | |
3.10 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Ameris Bancorp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Ameris Bancorps Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005). | |
4.1 | Indenture between Ameris Bancorp (as successor to Coastal Bankshares, Inc.) and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association dated as of August 27, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Ameris Bancorps Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 1, 2014). | |
4.2 | First Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 30, 2014 by and between Ameris Bancorp and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Ameris Bancorps Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 1, 2014). | |
4.3 | Form of Junior Subordinated Debt Security Due 2033 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Ameris Bancorps Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 1, 2014). | |
4.4 | Indenture between Ameris Bancorp (as successor to Coastal Bankshares, Inc.) and U.S. Bank National Association dated as of December 14, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Ameris Bancorps Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 1, 2014). | |
4.5 | First Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 30, 2014 by and among Ameris Bancorp, Coastal Bankshares, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Ameris Bancorps Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 1, 2014). | |
4.6 | Form of Junior Subordinated Debt Security Due 2035 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Ameris Bancorps Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 1, 2014). | |
10.1 | Executive Employment Agreement with James A. LaHaise dated as of June 30, 2014. t | |
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Companys Chief Executive Officer. | |
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Companys Chief Financial Officer. | |
32.1 | Section 1350 Certification by the Companys Chief Executive Officer. | |
32.2 | Section 1350 Certification by the Companys Chief Financial Officer. |
t | Management contract or other compensatory plan or arrangement. |
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101 | The following financial statements from Ameris Bancorps Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, formatted as interactive data files in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders Equity; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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Exhibit 10.1
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the Agreement ), is entered into as of the 30th day of June, 2014, by and between AMERIS BANCORP , a Georgia corporation ( Employer ), and JAMES A. LAHAISE , an individual resident of the State of Georgia ( Executive ).
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS , pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 10, 2014 (the Merger Agreement ) by and between Employer and Coastal Bankshares, Inc., a Georgia corporation ( Coastal ), Coastal will merge with and into Employer (the Merger ), as a result of which The Coastal Bank, a Georgia state-chartered bank and wholly owned subsidiary of Coastal ( Coastal Bank ), will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Employer;
WHEREAS , as a result of the Merger and pursuant to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, Executive is expected to receive significant consideration in exchange for the shares of Coastal Common Stock (as defined in the Merger Agreement) held by Executive;
WHEREAS , immediately following the consummation of the Merger, Coastal Bank will merge with an into Ameris Bank, a Georgia state-chartered bank and wholly owned subsidiary of Employer ( Ameris );
WHEREAS , Executive currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Coastal and Coastal Bank;
WHEREAS , upon and subject to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, Employer wishes to employ Executive as Executive Vice President of Employer, and Executive wishes to serve in such position, on the terms and conditions set forth herein;
WHEREAS , Executive desires to be assured of a secure minimum compensation from Employer for Executives services over a defined term;
WHEREAS , Employer desires to provide fair and reasonable benefits to Executive on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS , Employer desires reasonable protection of confidential business and customer information of Employer, Ameris, Coastal and Coastal Bank which has been developed over many years at substantial expense, including such confidential information of Coastal and Coastal Bank for which Employer, as of the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement), will have paid valuable consideration, and assurance that Executive will not compete with Employer or Ameris for a reasonable period of time after termination of Executives employment with Employer, except as otherwise provided herein;
NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of these premises and the mutual covenants and undertakings herein contained, Employer and Executive, each intending to be legally bound, covenant and agree as follows:
1. Employment . Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, Employer employs Executive as Executive Vice President of Employer, and Executive hereby accepts such employment.
2. Position and Duties . Executive agrees to serve as Executive Vice President of Employer as set forth in Section 1 hereof and to perform such duties as may reasonably be assigned to Executive by the Chief Executive Officer of Employer; provided , however , that such duties shall be of the same character as those generally associated with the office held by Executive. During the Term (as defined in Section 3 hereof), Executive agrees to serve Employer faithfully and to the best of Executives ability and to devote Executives full business time, attention and skills to Employers business; provided , however , that the foregoing shall not be deemed to restrict Executive from devoting a reasonable amount of time and attention to the management of Executives personal and other business affairs and investments, so long as such activities do not interfere with the responsible performance of Executives duties hereunder; and provided further , however , that Executive may serve as a director or officer of other of his business interests which are not competitive with Employer and any charitable, religious, civic, educational or trade organizations to the extent that such activities, individually or in the aggregate, do not interfere with the performance of Executives duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.
3. Term . This Agreement shall commence as of the date hereof (the Effective Date ) and, unless otherwise earlier terminated pursuant to Section 8 hereof, shall end at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Time, on the two (2) year anniversary of the Effective Date (the Initial Term ), provided that the Initial Term shall be extended automatically for an additional one (1) year term (each, an Additional Term and, together with the Initial Term, the Term ) on the last day of the Initial Term or each Additional Term hereof unless either party hereto gives written notice to the other party not to so extend no later than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or any subsequent Additional Term, as the case may be, in which case no further extension shall occur and the Term shall end at the end of the Initial Term or the Additional Term during which such notice not to so extend was given.
4. Compensation .
(a) Executive shall receive an annual salary of $240,000.00 ( Base Compensation ) payable at regular intervals in accordance with Employers normal payroll practices now or hereafter in effect. Employer may consider and declare from time to time increases in the salary it pays Executive and thereby increase the Base Compensation. Any and all increases in Executives salary pursuant to this Section 4(a) shall cause the level of Base Compensation to be increased by the amount of each such increase for purposes of this Agreement. The increased level of Base Compensation as provided in this Section 4(a) shall become the level of Base Compensation for the remainder of the Term until there is a further increase in Base Compensation as provided herein.
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(b) In addition to Executives Base Compensation, Executive shall be eligible to receive, during each calendar year during the Term, an annual bonus (an Annual Bonus ) pursuant to a bonus or incentive plan of Employer; provided , however , that the decision to provide any Annual Bonus and the amount and terms of any Annual Bonus shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the Board of Directors of Employer (the Board ) or a committee thereof. Any Annual Bonus earned and payable to Executive shall be paid on or after January 1, but not later than March 15, of the calendar year following the calendar year for which such Annual Bonus is earned.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Agreement to the contrary, any incentive-based or other compensation paid to Executive pursuant to this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement with Employer which is subject to recovery under any law, government regulation or stock exchange listing requirement will be subject to such deductions and clawback as may be required to be made pursuant to such law, government regulation or stock exchange listing requirement (or any policy adopted by Employer pursuant to any such law, government regulation or stock exchange listing requirement).
5. Other Benefits . So long as Executive is employed by Employer pursuant to this Agreement, Executive shall be included as a participant in all present and future employee benefit, retirement and compensation plans of Employer generally available to its employees, consistent with Executives Base Compensation and position with Employer, including Employers 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, and Executive and Executives dependents shall be included in Employers hospitalization, major medical, disability and group life insurance plans. Executive acknowledges that, notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Agreement, any of Employers benefit plans and programs may be modified from time to time and that Employer is not required to continue any plan or program currently in effect or adopted hereafter; provided , however , that each of the above benefits shall continue in effect on terms no less favorable than those for other executive officers of Employer (as permitted by law) during the Term. Executives years of service with Coastal shall be recognized and shall apply to Executives participation in all present and future employee benefit, retirement and compensation plans of Employer.
6. Expenses . So long as Executive is employed by Employer pursuant to this Agreement, Executive shall receive reimbursement from Employer for all reasonable business expenses incurred in the course of Executives employment by Employer upon proper submission to Employer of written vouchers and statements for reimbursement. In addition, Employer shall reimburse Executive for all mileage driven by Executive in Executives personal automobile in connection with Executives duties hereunder in accordance with Employers mileage reimbursement policy as in effect from time to time. Employer shall pay for all initiation fees and monthly dues of Executives current country club membership for business and personal use, or if Executive does not currently possess such a membership, Employer shall pay for all initiation fees and monthly dues of membership once obtained; provided , however , that, if such a membership is not already owned by Executive as of the date hereof, then once Executive obtains such a membership, the membership shall be and remain the sole property of Employer.
7. Vacation . Executive shall be entitled to four (4) weeks paid vacation during each calendar year of Executives employment hereunder.
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8. Termination . Subject to the respective continuing obligations of the parties hereto, including those set forth in Sections 10(a), 10(b), 10(c) and 10(d) hereof, Executives employment by Employer hereunder may be terminated prior to the expiration of the Term as follows:
(a) Employer, upon written notice to Executive, may terminate Executives employment with Employer immediately for cause; provided , however , that Employer shall not have cause for termination pursuant to either of clauses (ii) or (iii) of the definition of cause set forth below unless Employer gives Executive written notice of such termination for cause and Executive does not correct the event that constitutes cause, as set forth in Employers notice of termination, within thirty (30) days after the date on which Employer gives such written notice of termination. For purposes of this Section 8(a), cause for termination of Executives employment shall exist (i) if Executive is convicted of (from which no appeal may be taken), or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, any act of fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement, or any felony, (ii) if, in the determination of Employer, Executive has engaged in gross or willful misconduct materially damaging to the business of Employer (it being understood, however, that neither conduct pursuant to Executives exercise of Executives good faith business judgment nor unintentional physical damage to any property of Employer by Executive shall be grounds for such a determination by Employer), or (iii) if Executive has failed, without reasonable cause, to follow reasonable written instructions of the Chief Executive Officer of Employer consistent with Executives position with Employer and, after written notice from Employer of such failure, Executive at any time thereafter again so fails.
(b) Executive may terminate Executives employment with Employer for good reason; provided , however , that Executive shall not have good reason for termination pursuant to this Section 8(b) unless Executive gives written notice of termination for good reason within thirty (30) days after the event giving rise to good reason occurs, Employer does not correct the event that constitutes good reason, as set forth in Executives notice of termination, within thirty (30) days after the date on which Executive gives written notice of termination and Executive terminates employment within sixty (60) days after the occurrence of the event that constitutes good reason. For purposes of this Section 8(b), good reason for termination shall mean that any one or more of the following events has occurred without Executives express written consent:
(i) a change in Executives reporting responsibilities, titles or offices, or any removal of Executive from, or any failure to re-elect Executive to, any of Executives positions, which has the effect of materially diminishing Executives responsibility or authority;
(ii) a reduction by Employer in Executives Base Compensation;
(iii) Employer requires Executives principal business location to be at any office or location more than fifty (50) miles from either (A) Coastals office as of the date hereof located at 18 West Bryan Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401 or (B) Ameriss Jacksonville, Florida corporate offices (other than to an office or location closer to Executives home residence);
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(iv) without replacement by a plan providing benefits to Executive substantially equal to or greater than those discontinued, the failure by Employer to continue in effect, within its maximum stated term, any material pension, life insurance, health, accident, disability or other employee welfare benefit plan, program or arrangement in which Executive is participating, or the taking of any action by Employer that would materially adversely affect Executives participation or materially reduce Executives benefits under any of such plans; or
(v) the taking of any action by Employer that would materially adversely affect the physical conditions in or under which Executive performs the employment duties hereunder, provided that Employer may take action with respect to such conditions so long as such conditions are at least commensurate with the conditions in or under which an officer of Executives status would customarily perform his or her employment duties.
(c) Executive, upon ninety (90) days written notice to Employer, may terminate Executives employment with Employer without good reason.
(d) Employer, upon ninety (90) days written notice to Executive, may terminate Executives employment with Employer without cause.
(e) Executives employment with Employer shall terminate in the event of Executives death or disability. For purposes of this Agreement, disability shall be defined as Executives inability by reason of illness or other physical or mental incapacity to perform the duties required by Executives employment for any consecutive one hundred eighty (180) day period.
9. Compensation Upon Termination . In the event of termination of Executives employment with Employer pursuant to Section 8 hereof, compensation shall continue to be paid by Employer to Executive as follows:
(a) In the event of a termination pursuant to Section 8(a) or 8(c) hereof, compensation provided for herein (including Base Compensation and an Annual Bonus) shall continue to be paid, and Executive shall continue to participate in the employee benefit, retirement, compensation plans and other perquisites as provided in Section 5 hereof, through and including the Date of Termination (as defined in Section 11 hereof) specified in the Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 11 hereof). Any benefits payable under insurance, health, retirement and bonus plans as a result of Executives participation in such plans through the Date of Termination specified in the Notice of Termination shall be paid when due under such plans.
(b) In the event of a termination pursuant to Section 8(b) or 8(d) hereof, compensation provided for herein (including Base Compensation and an Annual Bonus) shall continue to be paid, and Executive shall continue to participate in the employee benefit, retirement, compensation plans and other perquisites as provided in Section 5 hereof, through the Date of Termination specified in the Notice of Termination, and any benefits payable under insurance, health, retirement and bonus plans as a result of Executives participation in such plans through the Date of Termination specified in the Notice of Termination shall be paid when due under such plans. In addition, Executive shall be entitled to continue to receive from
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Employer, for twenty-four (24) months from the Date of Termination, Base Compensation at the rate in effect at the time of termination, payable in accordance with Employers standard payment practices then existing.
(c) In the event of a termination pursuant to Section 8(e) hereof, compensation provided for herein (including Base Compensation and an Annual Bonus) shall continue to be paid, and Executive shall continue to participate in the employee benefit, retirement, and compensation plans and other perquisites as provided in Section 5 hereof, (x) in the event of Executives death, through the date of death, or (y) in the event of Executives disability, through the Date of Termination specified in the Notice of Termination. Any benefits payable under insurance, health, retirement and bonus plans as a result of Executives participation in such plans through the date of death or the Date of Termination specified in the Notice of Termination, as the case may be, shall be paid when due under those plans.
(d) Employer will permit Executive or Executives personal representative(s) or heirs, during a period of ninety (90) days following the Date of Termination of Executives employment by Employer (as specified in the Notice of Termination) for the reasons set forth in Section 8(b) or 8(d) hereof, to purchase all of the stock of Employer that would be issuable under all outstanding stock options, if any, previously granted by Employer to Executive under any Employer stock option plan then in effect, whether or not such options are then exercisable, at a cash purchase price equal to the purchase price as set forth in such outstanding stock options.
10. Restrictive Covenants .
(a) Executive acknowledges that (i) Employer has separately bargained and paid additional consideration for the restrictive covenants herein; and (ii) Employer will provide certain benefits to Executive hereunder in reliance on such covenants in view of the unique and essential nature of the services Executive will perform on behalf of Employer and the irreparable injury that would befall Employer should Executive breach such covenants.
(b) Executive further acknowledges that Executives services are of a special, unique and extraordinary character and that Executives position with Employer will place Executive in a position of confidence and trust with customers and employees of Employer and its subsidiaries and with Employers other constituencies and will allow Executive access to Trade Secrets and Confidential Information (each as defined in Section 10(e) hereof) concerning Employer and its subsidiaries.
(c) Executive further acknowledges that the types and periods of restrictions imposed by the covenants in this Section 10 are fair and reasonable and that such restrictions will not prevent Executive from earning a livelihood.
(d) Having acknowledged the foregoing, Executive covenants and agrees with Employer as follows:
(i) While Executive is employed by Employer and continuing thereafter, Executive shall not disclose or use any Confidential Information or Trade Secret of Employer for so long as such information remains Confidential Information or a Trade Secret, as applicable, for any purpose other than as may be necessary and appropriate in the ordinary course of performing Executives duties to Employer during the period of Executives employment with Employer.
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(ii) While Executive is employed by Employer and for a period of two (2) years after termination of Executives employment pursuant to Section 8(a), 8(c) or 8(e) hereof, Executive shall not (except on behalf of or with the prior written consent of Employer), on Executives own behalf or in the service or on behalf of others, solicit or attempt to solicit any customer of Employer or its subsidiaries, including actively sought prospective customers, with whom Executive had Material Contact (as defined in Section 10(e) hereof) during Executives employment (including Executives prior employment with Coastal and Coastal Bank), for the purpose of providing products or services that are Competitive (as defined in Section 10(e) hereof) with those offered or provided by Employer or its subsidiaries, in the event of Executives termination, Competitive with those offered or provided by Employer or its subsidiaries within two (2) years prior to the termination of Executives employment.
(iii) While Executive is employed by Employer and for a period of two (2) years after termination of Executives employment pursuant to Section 8(a), 8(c) or 8(e) hereof, Executive shall not, either directly or indirectly, on Executives own behalf or in the service or on behalf of others, perform within the Restricted Territory (as defined in Section 10(e) hereof) duties and responsibilities that are the same as or substantially similar to those Executive performs for Employer or, in the event of Executives termination, performed for Employer within two (2) years prior to the termination of Executives employment, for any business which is the same as or essentially the same as the business conducted by Employer and its subsidiaries.
(iv) While Executive is employed by Employer and for a period of two (2) years after termination of Executives employment pursuant to Section 8(a), 8(c) or 8(e) hereof, Executive will not on Executives own behalf or in the service or on behalf of others, solicit or recruit or attempt to solicit or recruit, directly or by assisting others, any employee of Employer or its subsidiaries, whether or not such employee is a full-time employee or a temporary employee of Employer or its subsidiaries, whether or not such employment is pursuant to a written agreement and whether or not such employment is for a determined period or is at will, to cease working for Employer.
(v) If Executives employment is terminated pursuant to Section 8(a), 8(c) or 8(e) hereof and Executive subsequently engages in any conduct or takes any action prohibited under any of Sections 10(d)(ii)-(iv) hereof, then, in addition to any other remedies available to Employer hereunder, Employer may immediately terminate, and shall not be required to continue on behalf of Executive or Executives dependents and beneficiaries, any compensation provided for herein and any employee benefit, retirement and compensation plans and other prerequisites provided in Section 5 hereof other than those benefits that Employer may be required to maintain for Executive under applicable federal or state law.
(vi) If Executives employment is terminated pursuant to Section 8(b) or Section 8(d) hereof, then Executive may thereafter engage in any conduct or take any action of the type described under Sections 10(d)(ii)-(iv); provided , however , that if
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Executive shall at any time engage in any such conduct or take any such action, then Employer may immediately terminate, and shall not be required to continue on behalf of Executive or Executives dependents and beneficiaries, any compensation provided for herein (including any payments pursuant to Section 9(b) hereof) and any employee benefit, retirement and compensation plans and other perquisites provided in Section 5 hereof other than those benefits that Employer may be required to maintain for Executive under applicable federal or state law.
(vii) If Executives employment by Employer is terminated for any reason or for no reason, Executive will turn over immediately thereafter to Employer all business correspondence, letters, papers, reports, customer lists, financial statements, credit reports or other Confidential Information, data or documents of Employer in the possession or control of Executive, all of which writings are and will continue to be the sole and exclusive property of Employer.
(e) For purposes of this Section 10, the following terms shall be defined as set forth below:
(i) Competitive , with respect to particular products or services, shall mean products or services that are the same as or similar to the products or services of Employer and its subsidiaries.
(ii) Confidential Information shall mean data and information:
(A) relating to the business of Employer and its subsidiaries, regardless of whether the data or information constitutes a Trade Secret;
(B) disclosed to Executive or of which Executive becomes aware as a consequence of Executives relationship with Employer (or Coastal or Coastal Bank);
(C) having value to Employer; and
(D) not generally known to competitors of Employer.
Confidential Information shall include Trade Secrets, methods of operation, names of customers, price lists, financial information and projections, personnel data and similar information; provided , however , that such term shall not mean data or information that (x) has been voluntarily disclosed to the public by Employer, except where such public disclosure has been made by Executive without authorization from Employer, (y) has been independently developed and disclosed by others, or (z) has otherwise entered the public domain through lawful means.
(iii) Material Contact shall mean contact between Executive and a customer or prospective customer: (A) with whom or which Executive dealt on behalf of Employer or its subsidiaries (or Coastal or Coastal Bank); (B) whose dealings with Employer were coordinated or supervised by Executive; (C) about whom Executive obtained Confidential Information in the ordinary course of business as a result of
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Executives association with Employer (or Coastal or Coastal Bank); or (D) who receives products or services as authorized by Employer, the sale or provision of which results or resulted in compensation, commissions or earnings for Executive within two (2) years prior to the date of the termination of Executives employment with Employer.
(iv) Restricted Territory shall mean the geographic territory within a fifty (50) mile radius of either (A) Coastals office as of the date hereof located at 18 West Bryan Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401 or (B) Ameriss Jacksonville, Florida corporate offices; provided , however , that if the physical location of either such office shall change during the Term, then the Restricted Territory shall mean the geographic territory within a fifty (50) mile radius of the physical location of such offices at such time and, in the event of the termination of Executives employment, the Restricted Territory shall mean the geographic territory within a fifty (50) mile radius of the physical locations of such offices on the Date of Termination.
(v) Trade Secret shall mean information, without regard to form, including, but not limited to, technical or nontechnical data, a formula, a pattern, a compilation, a program, a device, a method, a technique, a drawing, a process, financial data, financial plans, product plans or a list of actual or potential customers or suppliers, that is not commonly known by or available to the public and which information:
(A) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and
(B) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
(f) Executive acknowledges that irreparable loss and injury would result to Employer upon the breach of any of the covenants contained in this Section 10 and that damages arising out of such breach would be difficult to ascertain. Executive hereby agrees that, in addition to all other remedies provided at law or in equity, Employer may petition and obtain from a court of law or equity, without the necessity of proving actual damages and without posting any bond or other security, both temporary and permanent injunctive relief to prevent a breach by Executive of any covenant contained in this Section 10, and shall be entitled to an equitable accounting of all earnings, profits and other benefits arising out of any such breach. In the event that the provisions of this Section 10 should ever be determined to exceed the time, geographic or other limitations permitted by applicable law, then such provisions shall be modified so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law. If such provision(s) cannot be modified to be enforceable, the provision(s) shall be severed from this Agreement to the extent unenforceable. The remaining provisions and any partially enforceable provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
(g) All references to Employer in this Section 10 shall include, unless the context otherwise requires, all subsidiaries of Employer.
11. Notice of Termination and Date of Termination . Any termination of Executives employment with Employer as contemplated by Section 8 hereof, except in the circumstances of
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Executives death, shall be communicated by written notice of termination (the Notice of Termination ) by the terminating party to the other party hereto. Any Notice of Termination given pursuant to Section 8(a), 8(b) or 8(e) hereof shall indicate the specific provisions of this Agreement relied upon and shall set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for such termination. Any Notice of Termination given pursuant to Section 8(c) or 8(d) hereof shall indicate the provision of this Agreement relied upon, but need not state any basis for such termination. For purposes of this Agreement, Date of Termination shall mean: (i) if Executives employment is terminated because of disability, thirty (30) days after Notice of Termination is given (unless Executive shall have returned to the performance of Executives duties on a full-time basis during such thirty (30) day period); or (ii) if Executives employment is terminated for cause, good reason (pursuant to Section 8(b) hereof) or pursuant to Section 8(c) or 8(d) hereof, the date specified in the Notice of Termination; provided , however , that if within thirty (30) days after any such Notice of Termination is given with respect to termination of employment for cause, the party receiving such Notice of Termination notifies the other party that a dispute exists concerning the termination, the Date of Termination shall be the date on which the dispute is finally resolved, either by mutual agreement of the parties or by arbitration as provided in Section 26 hereof.
12. Excess Parachute Payments and One Million Dollar Deduction Limit .
(a) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, if any portion of the payments and benefits provided hereunder and benefits provided to, or for the benefit of, Executive under any other plan or agreement of Employer (such payments or benefits are collectively referred to as the Payments ) would be subject to the excise tax (the Excise Tax ) imposed under Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code ), or would be nondeductible by Employer pursuant to Section 280G of the Code, the Payments shall be reduced (but not below zero) if and to the extent necessary so that no portion of any Payment to be made or benefit to be provided to Executive shall be subject to the Excise Tax or shall be nondeductible by Employer pursuant to Section 280G of the Code (such reduced amount is hereinafter referred to as the Limited Payment Amount ). Employer shall reduce or eliminate the Payments by first reducing or eliminating those payments or benefits which are not payable in cash and then by reducing or eliminating cash payments, in each case in reverse order beginning with payments or benefits which are to be paid the farthest in time from the Determination (as defined in Section 12(b) hereof). For this purpose, where multiple payments or benefits are to be paid at the same time, they shall be reduced or eliminated on a pro rata basis.
(b) An initial determination as to whether the Payments shall be reduced to the Limited Payment Amount pursuant to the Code and the amount of such Limited Payment Amount shall be made at Employers expense by a nationally or regionally recognized independent accounting firm selected by Employer and reasonably acceptable to Executive (the Accounting Firm ). The Accounting Firm shall provide its determination (the Determination ), together with detailed supporting calculations and documentation to Employer and Executive within thirty (30) days of the Termination Date, if applicable, and if the Accounting Firm determines that no Excise Tax is payable by Executive with respect to a Payment or Payments, it shall furnish Executive with an opinion reasonably acceptable to Executive that no Excise Tax will be imposed with respect to any such Payment or Payments. Within ten (10) days of the delivery of the Determination to Executive, Executive shall have the
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right to dispute the Determination (the Dispute ). If there is no Dispute, the Determination shall be binding, final and conclusive upon Employer and Executive subject to the application of Section 12(c) hereof.
(c) As a result of the uncertainty in the application of Sections 4999 and 280G of the Code, it is possible that the Payments to be made to, or provided for the benefit of, Executive either have been made or will not be made by Employer which, in either case, will be inconsistent with the limitations provided in Section 12(a) hereof (hereinafter referred to as an Excess Payment or Underpayment , respectively). If it is established pursuant to a final determination of a court or an Internal Revenue Service (the IRS ) proceeding which has been finally and conclusively resolved that an Excess Payment has been made, such Excess Payment shall be deemed for all purposes to be a loan to Executive made on the date Executive received the Excess Payment, and Executive shall repay the Excess Payment to Employer on demand (but not less than ten (10) days after written notice is received by Executive), together with interest on the Excess Payment at the Applicable Federal Rate (as defined in Section 1274(d) of the Code) from the date of Executives receipt of such Excess Payment until the date of such repayment. In the event that it is determined (i) by the Accounting Firm, Employer (which shall include the position taken by Employer, or together with its consolidated group, on its federal income tax return) or the IRS; (ii) pursuant to a determination by a court; or (iii) upon the resolution of the Dispute to Executives satisfaction, that an Underpayment has occurred, Employer shall pay an amount equal to the Underpayment to Executive within ten (10) days of such determination or resolution, together with interest on such amount at the Applicable Federal Rate from the date such amount would have been paid to Executive until the date of payment.
(d) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, if any portion of the Payments would be nondeductible by Employer pursuant to Section 162(m) of the Code, the Payments to be made to Executive in any taxable year of Employer shall be reduced (but not below zero) if and to the extent necessary so that no portion of any Payment to be made or benefit to be provided to Executive in such taxable year of Employer shall be nondeductible by Employer pursuant to Section 162(m) of the Code. The amount by which any Payment is reduced pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence, together with interest thereon at the Applicable Federal Rate, shall be paid by Employer to Executive on or before the fifth business day of the immediately succeeding taxable year of Employer, subject to the application of the limitations of the immediately preceding sentence and this Section 12. Employer shall reduce or eliminate the Payments in any one taxable year of Employer by first reducing or eliminating those payments or benefits which are not payable in cash and then by reducing or eliminating cash payments, in each case in reverse order beginning with payments or benefits which are to be paid the farthest in time from the Section 162(m) Determination (as defined in Section 12(e)). For this purpose, where multiple payments or benefits are to be paid at the same time, they shall be reduced or eliminated on a pro rata basis.
(e) The determination as to whether the Payments shall be reduced pursuant to Section 12(d) hereof and the amount of the Payments to be made in each taxable year after the application of Section 12(d) hereof shall be made by the Accounting Firm at Employers expense. The Accounting Firm shall provide its determination (the Section 162(m) Determination ), together with detailed supporting calculations and documentation to Employer and Executive within thirty (30) days of the termination date specified in the Notice of Termination. The Section 162(m) Determination shall be binding, final and conclusive upon Employer and Executive.
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13. Payments After Death . Should Executive die after termination of Executives employment with Employer while any amounts are payable to Executive hereunder, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Executives executors, administrators, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees, and all amounts payable hereunder shall be paid in accordance with the terms of this Agreement to Executives devisee, legatee or other designee or, if there is no such designee, to Executives estate.
14. Full Settlement . The respective obligations of the parties hereto to make payments or otherwise to perform hereunder shall not be affected by any rights of set-off, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other claim, right or action which one party hereto may have against the other party hereto. In no event shall Executive be obligated to seek other employment or take any other action by way of mitigation of the amounts which may be payable to Executive by Employer hereunder.
15. Notices . Any notice, consent, demand, request or other communication given to a party hereto in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given to such party (x) when delivered personally to such party or (y) provided that a written acknowledgment of receipt is obtained, five (5) days after being sent by prepaid certified or registered mail or two (2) days after being sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier, to the address (if any) specified below for such party (or to such other address as such party shall have specified by ten (10) days advance notice given in accordance with this Section 15) or (z) in the case of Employer only, on the first business day after it is sent by facsimile to the facsimile number set forth below (or to such other facsimile number as shall have specified by ten (10) days advance notice given in accordance with this Section 15), with a confirmatory copy sent by certified or registered mail or by overnight courier in accordance with this Section 15.
If to Employer: |
Ameris Bancorp 310 First Street, S.E. Moultrie, Georgia 31768 Attn: Chief Executive Officer Fax: (229) 890-2235 |
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If to Executive: | The address of Executives principal residence as it appears in Employers records, with a copy to Executive (during the Term) at Executives principal office with Employer. | |||
If to a beneficiaryof Executive: | The address most recently specified by Executive or such beneficiary. |
16. Governing Law . The validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without giving effect to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.
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17. Successors . Employer shall require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of Employer, by agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Executive, to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and same extent that Employer would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place. Failure of Employer to obtain such agreement prior to the effectiveness of any such succession shall be a material, intentional breach of this Agreement and shall entitle Executive to terminate Executives employment with Employer for good reason pursuant to Section 8(b) hereof.
18. Modification and Waiver . No provision of this Agreement may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in writing signed by Executive and Employer. No waiver by either party hereto at any time of any breach by the other party hereto of, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or any prior subsequent time.
19. Severability . The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.
20. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed (and delivered via facsimile or other electronic transmission) in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
21. Assignment . This Agreement is personal in nature, and neither party hereto shall, without the prior written consent of the other, assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder except as provided in Sections 13 and 17 hereof. Without limiting the foregoing, Executives right to receive compensation hereunder shall not be assignable or transferable, whether by pledge, creation of a security interest or otherwise, other than a transfer by Executives will or by the laws of descent or distribution as set forth in Section 13 hereof, and in the event of any attempted assignment or transfer contrary to this Section 21, Employer shall have no liability to pay any amounts so attempted to be assigned or transferred.
22. Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings and arrangements, oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.
23. Construction . Whenever the singular number is used in this Agreement and when required by the context, the same shall include the plural and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders and vice versa. Whenever the words include, includes or including are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words without limitation. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and are in no way intended to describe, interpret, define or limit the scope, extent or intent of this Agreement or any of its provisions.
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24. Compliance with Code Section 409A .
(a) This Agreement shall be interpreted to avoid any penalty sanctions under Section 409A of the Code ( Section 409A ). If any payment or benefit cannot be provided or made at the time specified herein without incurring sanctions under Section 409A, then such benefit or payment shall be provided in full at the earliest time thereafter when such sanctions will not be imposed. For purposes of Section 409A, (i) all payments to be made upon a termination of employment under this Agreement may only be made upon a separation from service within the meaning of such term under Section 409A, (ii) each payment made under this Agreement shall be treated as a separate payment and (iii) the right to a series of installment payments under this Agreement is to be treated as a right to a series of separate payments. In no event shall Executive, directly or indirectly, designate the calendar year of payment.
(b) All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during Executives lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.
(c) Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, if, at the time of Executives separation from service with Employer, Employer has securities which are publicly traded on an established securities market, Executive is a specified employee (as defined in Section 409A) and it is necessary to postpone the commencement of any severance payments otherwise payable pursuant to this Agreement as a result of such separation from service to prevent any accelerated or additional tax under Section 409A, then Employer will postpone the commencement of the payment of any such payments or benefits hereunder (without any reduction in such payments or benefits ultimately paid or provided to Executive) that are not otherwise exempt from Section 409A until the first payroll date that occurs after the date that is six (6) months following Executives separation from service with Employer (as determined under Section 409A). If any payments are postponed pursuant to this Section 24(c), then such postponed amounts will be paid in a lump sum to Executive on the first payroll date that occurs after the date that is six (6) months following Executives separation from service with Employer. If Executive dies during the postponement period prior to the payment of any postponed amount, such amount shall be paid to the personal representative of Executives estate within sixty (60) days after the date of Executives death.
(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 24, Employer makes no representations that the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement comply with Section 409A, and in no event shall Employer be liable for all or any portion of any taxes, penalties, interest or other expenses that may be incurred by Executive on account of non-compliance with Section 409A.
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25. Representations and Warranties of Employer . Employer hereby represents and warrants to Executive that: (i) this Agreement has been duly authorized by the Board, executed and delivered by Employer, and constitutes the valid and binding agreement of Employer, enforceable against Employer in accordance with its terms; and (ii) Employer has the full power authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and has taken all necessary action to secure all approvals required in connection herewith.
26. Arbitration . Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof, except as otherwise provided in Section 10(f) or Section 12(c) hereof, shall be submitted to and decided by binding arbitration. Arbitration shall be administered exclusively by the American Arbitration Association ( AAA ) and shall be conducted consistent with the rules, regulations and requirements thereof, as well as any requirements imposed by state law. The AAA Employment Arbitration Rules shall apply. The decision of the arbitrators shall be final and binding as to any matter submitted to them under this Agreement, and judgment on any award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
27. Attorneys Fees . If there is any legal action, arbitration or proceeding between Executive and Employer arising from or based on this Agreement or the interpretation or enforcement of any provisions hereof, then the unsuccessful party to such action, arbitration or proceeding shall pay to the prevailing party all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred by such prevailing party in such action, arbitration or proceeding, in any appeal in connection therewith and in any action or proceeding taken to enforce any judgment or order so obtained by the prevailing party. If such prevailing party recovers a judgment in any such action, arbitration, proceeding or appeal, then such costs, expenses and attorneys fees shall be included in and as a part of such judgment.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , Executive has executed and delivered this Agreement, and Employer has caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered, all as of the day and year first above set forth.
EMPLOYER: | ||
AMERIS BANCORP | ||
By: |
/s/ Edwin W. Hortman, Jr. |
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Edwin W. Hortman, Jr. | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
EMPLOYEE: | ||
/s/ James A. LaHaise |
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JAMES A. LAHAISE |
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014, of Ameris 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 registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrants 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)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant 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 registrant, 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 registrants 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 registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
5. | The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants 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 registrants 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 registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Dated: August 8, 2014 |
/s/ Edwin W. Hortman, Jr. |
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Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Dennis J. Zember Jr., certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014, of Ameris 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 registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrants 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)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant 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 registrant, 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 registrants 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 registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
5. | The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants 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 registrants 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 registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Dated: August 8, 2014 |
/s/ Dennis J. Zember Jr. |
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Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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(principal accounting and financial officer) |
Exhibit 32.1
SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATION
I, Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Ameris Bancorp (the Company), do hereby certify, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
1. | The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the period ending June 30, 2014 (the Periodic Report) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and |
2. | The information contained in the Periodic Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Dated: August 8, 2014 |
/s/ Edwin W. Hortman, Jr. |
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Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer |
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(principal executive officer) |
Exhibit 32.2
SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATION
I, Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ameris Bancorp (the Company), do hereby certify, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
1. | The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the period ending June 30, 2014 (the Periodic Report) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and |
2. | The information contained in the Periodic Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Dated: August 8, 2014 |
/s/ Dennis J. Zember Jr. |
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Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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(principal accounting and financial officer) |