UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

 

For the transition period from ____________________ to ____________________

 

Commission file number 001-34462

 

1ST UNITED BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
   
FLORIDA 65-0925265
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
One North Federal Highway, Boca Raton 33432
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
   
(561) 362-3400
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
   
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report.)

 

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 o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class   Outstanding at July 18, 2014
Common stock, $.01 par value   34,496,189

 

 

 

 
 

1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
June 30, 2014
INDEX

 

      PAGE
NO.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
       
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)   3
       
  Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013   3
       
  Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013   4
       
  Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013   5
       
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013   6
       
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013   7
       
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)   8
       
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   35
       
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk   56
       
Item 4. Controls and Procedures   57
       
PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION   58
       
Item 1. Legal Proceedings   58
       
Item 1A. Risk Factors   58
       
Item 5. Other Information   58
       
Item 6. Exhibits   58
       
SIGNATURES     59

 

 
 

INTRODUCTORY NOTE

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

The SEC encourages companies to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand a company’s future prospects and make informed investment decisions. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, estimates and intentions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “goal,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Our actual future results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Our ability to achieve our financial objectives could be adversely affected by the factors discussed in detail in Part I, Item 2., “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Part II, Item 1A., “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the following sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the “Annual Report”): (a) “Introductory Note” in Part I, Item 1. “Business;” (b) “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A. as updated in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; and (c) “Introduction” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in Part II, Item 7, as well as:

ability to obtain regulatory approvals and meet other closing conditions to the merger (the “Valley Merger”) between 1 st United Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and Valley National Bancorp, Inc. (“Valley”), including approval by the Company’s shareholders, on the expected terms and schedule;
delays in closing the Valley Merger;
difficulties and delays in integrating the businesses of the Company and Valley or fully realizing cost savings or other benefits;
business disruption following the proposed Valley Merger;
changes in the stock price of the Company or Valley prior to the Valley Merger;
the reaction to the Valley Merger of the Company’s and Valley’s customers and employees;
diversion of the Company’s management’s time on issues relating to the Valley Merger;
our ability to comply with the terms of the loss sharing agreements with the FDIC;
legislative or regulatory changes, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Basel III;
our ability to integrate the business and operations of companies and banks that we have acquired and those we may acquire in the future;
the failure to achieve expected gains, revenue growth, and/or expense savings from past and future acquisitions;
the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct operations;
the accuracy of our financial statement estimates and assumptions, including the estimate for our provision for loan loss and the FDIC loss share receivable;
the frequency and magnitude of foreclosure of our loans;
increased competition and its effect on pricing, including the impact on our net interest margin from repeal of Regulation Q;
our customers’ willingness and ability to make timely payments on their loans;
the effects of the health and soundness of other financial institutions;
changes in the securities and real estate markets;
changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government;
inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations;

 

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the effects of our lack of a diversified loan portfolio, including the risks of geographic and industry concentrations;
our need and our ability to incur additional debt or equity financing;
the effects of harsh weather conditions, including hurricanes, and man-made disasters;
our ability to comply with the extensive laws and regulations to which we are subject;
the willingness of clients to accept third-party products and services rather than our products and services and vice versa;
technological changes;
negative publicity and the impact on our reputation;
the effects of security breaches and computer viruses that may affect our computer systems;
changes in consumer spending and saving habits;
changes in accounting principles, policies, practices or guidelines;
the limited trading activity of our common stock;
the concentration of ownership of our common stock;
anti-takeover provisions under federal and state law as well as our Articles of Incorporation and our Bylaws;
other risks described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and
our ability to manage the risks involved in the foregoing.

However, other factors besides those listed above could adversely affect our results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, but reflect the present expectations of future events by our management and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements made by us speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.

 

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)
(unaudited)

         
         
    June 30,
2014
  December 31,
2013
ASSETS                
Cash and due from financial institutions   $ 68,094     $ 197,813  
Federal funds sold     342       408  
Cash and cash equivalents     68,436       198,221  
Securities available for sale     320,471       327,961  
Loans, net of allowance of $10,023 and $9,648 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013     1,132,414       1,124,571  
Nonmarketable equity securities     9,496       9,977  
Premises and equipment, net     16,145       16,944  
Other real estate owned     13,300       18,580  
Company-owned life insurance     25,024       24,710  
FDIC loss share receivable     23,148       29,331  
Goodwill     63,991       63,991  
Core deposit intangible     3,426       3,807  
Accrued interest receivable and other assets     23,036       27,020  
Total assets   $ 1,698,887     $ 1,845,113  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Deposits                
Non-interest bearing   $ 529,047     $ 526,311  
Interest bearing     863,771       1,021,602  
Total deposits     1,392,818       1,547,913  
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements     16,457       14,363  
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances     35,011       35,018  
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities     13,863       17,711  
Total liabilities     1,458,149       1,615,005  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)                
Shareholders’ equity                
Preferred stock – no par, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding     —         —    
Common stock – $0.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 34,496,189 and 34,288,841 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively     345       343  
Additional paid-in capital     240,498       239,606  
Accumulated earnings (deficit)     1,727       (1,584 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (1,832 )     (8,257 )
Total shareholders’ equity     240,738       230,108  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 1,698,887     $ 1,845,113  

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNITED BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

                 
    Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
    2014   2013   2014   2013
Interest income:                                
Loans, including fees   $ 16,957     $ 18,741     $ 34,244     $ 34,912  
Securities available for sale     2,011       1,648       4,114       3,016  
Federal funds sold and other     153       157       301       338  
                                 
Total interest income     19,121       20,546       38,659       38,266  
Interest expense:                                
Deposits     782       894       1,579       1,879  
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements     5       4       9       10  
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank borrowings     49       —         105       —    
                                 
Total interest expense     836       898       1,693       1,889  
                                 
Net interest income     18,285       19,648       36,966       36,377  
Provision for loan losses     550       1,300       883       1,950  
                                 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses     17,735       18,348       36,083       34,427  
Non-interest income:                                
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts     828       803       1,638       1,599  
Net gains on sales of other real estate owned     437       393       651       833  
Net gains on sales of securities     —         609       —         732  
Net gains on sales of loans held for sale     —         12       —         58  
Increase in cash surrender value of Company owned life insurance     156       146       314       293  
Adjustment to FDIC loss share receivable     (2,324 )     (4,922 )     (4,972 )     (7,741 )
Other     172       240       392       520  
Total non-interest income     (731 )     (2,719 )     (1,977 )     (3,706 )
                                 
Non-interest expense:                                
Salaries and employee benefits     6,120       6,028       12,677       12,227  
Occupancy and equipment     2,062       1,969       4,083       3,938  
Data processing     963       926       1,948       1,856  
Telephone     255       218       514       447  
Stationery and supplies     88       98       162       189  
Amortization of intangibles     186       166       381       339  
Professional fees     362       452       779       839  
Advertising     54       47       123       135  
Merger reorganization expense     962       128       962       128  
Disposal of banking center     37       404       37       404  
Regulatory assessment     360       370       779       728  
Other real estate owned expense     437       457       839       1,037  
Loan expense     257       455       618       803  
Other     1,071       1,110       2,213       2,234  
Total non-interest expense     13,214       12,828       26,115       25,304  
                                 
Income before taxes     3,790       2,801       7,991       5,417  
Income tax expense     1,790       1,034       3,305       2,029  
Net income   $ 2,000     $ 1,767     $ 4,686     $ 3,388  
                                 
Basic earnings per common share   $ 0.06     $ 0.05     $ 0.14     $ 0.10  
Diluted earnings per common share   $ 0.06     $ 0.05     $ 0.14     $ 0.10  

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)

 

    Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
    2014   2013   2014   2013
Net income   $ 2,000     $ 1,767     $ 4,686     $ 3,388  
Other comprehensive income (loss):                                
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale     5,906       (11,142 )     10,257       (11,892 )
Reclassification adjustment for security gains included in net income (1)     —         (609 )     —         (732 )
Income tax benefit (expense)     (2,195 )     4,422       (3,832 )     4,750  
Other comprehensive income (loss)     3,711       (7,329 )     6,425       (7,874 )
Comprehensive income (loss)   $ 5,711     $ (5,562 )   $ 11,111     $ (4,486 )

 

  (1) Amounts are included in net gains on sales of securities on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in total non-interest income. Income tax expense associated with the reclassification adjustment for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $0 and $229, respectively. Income tax expense associated with the reclassification adjustment for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $0 and $275, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)

 

    Shares of
Common Stock
  Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  Accumulated
Earnings (Deficit)
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance at January 1, 2013     34,070,270     $ 341     $ 238,089     $ (3,998 )   $ 2,258     $ 236,690  
Net income     —         —         —         3,388       —         3,388  
Other comprehensive income (loss)     —         —         —         —         (7,874 )     (7,874 )
Stock-based compensation expense     —         —         727       —         —         727  
Dividend paid ($0.01 per share)     —         —                 (342 )     —         (342 )
Restricted stock grants     216,786       2       (2 )     —         —         —    
Balance at June 30, 2013     34,287,056     $ 343     $ 238,814     $ (952 )   $ (5,616 )   $ 232,589  
                                                 
Balance at January 1, 2014     34,288,841     $ 343     $ 239,606     $ (1,584 )   $ (8,257 )   $ 230,108  
Net income     —         —         —         4,686       —         4,686  
Other comprehensive income (loss)     —         —         —         —         6,425       6,425  
Stock-based compensation expense     —         —         856       —         —         856  
Stock option exercise     6,642       —         38       —         —         38  
Dividend paid ($0.02 per share)     —         —                 (1,375 )     —         (1,375 )
Restricted stock grants     200,706       2       (2 )     —         —            
Balance at June 30, 2014     34,496,189     $ 345     $ 240,498     $ 1,727     $ (1,832 )   $ 240,738  

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)

 

    2014   2013
Cash flows from operating activities                
Net income   $ 4,686     $ 3,388  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities                
Provision for loan losses     883       1,950  
Depreciation and amortization     1,857       1,816  
Net accretion of purchase accounting adjustments     (7,640 )     (10,337 )
Net amortization of securities     1,078       1,954  
Adjustment to FDIC receivable     4,972       7,741  
Increase in cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance     (314 )     (293 )
Stock-based compensation expense     856       727  
Net gains on sales of securities     —         (732 )
Net gains on other real estate owned     (651 )     (833 )
Net loss on premises and equipment     2       —    
Write-down of other real estate owned     590       642  
Net gain on sale of loans held for sale     —         (58 )
Disposal of banking center     37       404  
Loans originated for sale     —         (2,871 )
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale     —         3,453  
Net change in:                
Deferred loan fees     (67 )     64  
Accrued interest receivable and other assets     65       (1,058 )
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities     (1,125 )     102  
Net cash provided by operating activities     5,229       6,059  
Cash flows from investing activities                
Proceeds from sales of securities     —         30,755  
Proceeds from security maturities calls and prepayments     16,669       35,074  
Purchases of securities     —         (174,421 )
Loan originations and payments, net     (3,942 )     (16,614 )
Cash received from FDIC loss sharing agreements     1,485       3,745  
Redemption of nonmarketable equity securities, net     481       597  
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned     8,193       5,178  
Additions to premises and equipment, net     (197 )     (409 )
Net cash used in investing activities     22,689       (116,095 )
Cash flows from financing activities                
Net change in deposits     (155,031 )     (10,656 )
Net change in federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements     2,094       (6,972 )
Exercise of stock options     38       —    
Dividends paid     (4,804 )     (342 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     (157,703 )     (17,970 )
                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents     (129,785 )     (128,006 )
Beginning cash and cash equivalents     198,221       207,117  
Ending cash and cash equivalents   $ 68,436     $ 79,111  
Supplemental cash flow information:                
Interest paid   $ 1,767     $ 1,940  
Taxes paid     4,020       1,585  
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned     2,852       3,562  

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Nature of Operations and Principles of Consolidation : The consolidated financial statements include 1st United Bancorp, Inc. (“Bancorp or “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, 1st United Bank (“1st United”) and Equitable Equity Lending (“EEL”), together referred to as “the Company.” Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

 

Bancorp’s primary business is the ownership and operation of 1 st United. 1 st United is a state chartered commercial bank that provides financial services through its five offices in Palm Beach County, three offices in Broward County, four offices in Miami-Dade County, one office each in the cities of Vero Beach, Sebastian and Barefoot Bay, four offices in Pinellas and one office each in Orange and Hillsborough Counties. Its primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are commercial and residential mortgages, commercial, and installment loans. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including commercial and residential real estate, business assets and consumer assets. Commercial loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow from operations of businesses. However, the customers’ ability to repay their loans is dependent on the real estate and general market conditions. Other financial instruments, which potentially represent concentrations of credit risk, include deposit accounts in other financial institutions and federal funds sold.

 

EEL is a commercial finance subsidiary that from time to time will hold foreclosed assets, performing loans or non-performing loans. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, EEL held $2,129 and $2,388, respectively, in performing loans.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and notes necessary for a complete presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flow activity required in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In the opinion of management of the Company, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods have been made. These consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported asset and liability balances and revenue and expense amounts and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Certain amounts for the prior year have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.

 

Operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a company-wide basis. Accordingly, all financial operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment.

 

On May 7, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement and plan of merger with Valley National Bancorp, Inc. See Note 10 for additional information.

 

Earnings Per Common Share : Basic earnings per common share is net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share include the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options and restricted stock. Earnings per common share is restated for all stock splits and stock dividends through the date of issue of the consolidated financial statements.

 

Stock options to acquire 1,090,083 and 2,571,673 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per share for the quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, because consideration of those instruments would be antidilutive. Stock options to acquire 1,142,787 and 2,571,673 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, because consideration of those instruments would be antidilutive.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued)

 

FDIC Loss Share Receivable . The FDIC Loss Share Receivable represents the estimated amounts due from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) related to the loss share agreements which were booked as of the acquisition dates of Republic Federal Bank, N.A. (“Republic”), The Bank of Miami, N.A. (“TBOM”) and Old Harbor Bank of Florida (“Old Harbor”). The receivable represents the discounted value of the FDIC’s reimbursable portion of estimated losses we expect to realize on loans and other real estate (“Covered Assets”) acquired as a result of the TBOM, Republic and Old Harbor acquisitions. As losses are realized on Covered Assets, the portion that the FDIC pays the Company in cash for principal and up to 90 days of interest reduces the FDIC Loss Share Receivable.

 

The FDIC Loss Share Receivable is reviewed quarterly and adjusted for any changes in expected cash flows based on recent performance and expectations for future performance of the Covered Assets. Any increases in cash flows of Covered Assets will be accreted into income over the life of the covered asset with a reduction to the FDIC Loss Share Receivable over the shorter of the life of the loan or the remaining term of the respective Loss Share Agreements. Any decreases in the expected cash flows of the Covered Assets will result in the impairment to the Covered Asset and an increase in the FDIC Loss Share Receivable to be reflected immediately. Non-cash adjustments to the FDIC Loss Share Receivable are recorded to non-interest income.

 

Certain Acquired Loans : As part of business acquisitions, the Company evaluated each of the acquired loans under ASC 310-30 to determine whether (1) there was evidence of credit deterioration since origination, and (2) it was probable that we would not collect all contractually required payment receivable. The Company determined the best indicator of such evidence was an individual loan’s payment status and/or whether a loan was determined to be classified by us based on our review of each individual loan. Therefore, generally each individual loan that should have been or was on nonaccrual at the acquisition date, loans contractually past due 60 days or more, and each individual loan that was classified by us were included subject to ASC 310-30. These loans were recorded at the discounted expected cash flows of the individual loan and are currently disclosed in Note 4.

 

Loans which were evaluated under ASC 310-30, and where the timing and amount of cash flows can be reasonably estimated, were accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30-35. The Company applies the interest method for these loans under this subtopic and the loans are excluded from non-accrual. If, at acquisition, we identified loans that we could not reasonably estimate cash flows or if subsequent to acquisition such cash flows could not be estimated, such loans would be included in non-accrual. These acquired loans are recorded at the allocated fair value, such that there is no carryover of the seller’s allowance for loan losses. Such acquired loans are accounted for individually. The Company estimates the amount and timing of expected cash flows for each purchased loan, and the expected cash flows in excess of the allocated fair value is recorded as interest income over the remaining life of the loan (accretable yield). The excess of the loan’s contractual principal and interest over expected cash flows is not recorded (non-accretable difference). Over the life of the loan, expected cash flows continue to be estimated. If the present value of expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, a loss is recorded through the allowance for loan losses. If the present value of expected cash flows is greater than the carrying amount, it is recognized as part of future interest income.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses . In originating loans, the Company recognizes that credit losses will be experienced and the risk of loss will vary with, among other things: general economic conditions; the type of loan being made; the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan; and, in the case of a collateralized loan, the quality of the collateral for such a loan. The allowance for loan losses represents our estimate of the allowance necessary to provide for probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. In making this determination, the Company analyzes the ultimate collectability of the loans in its portfolio, feedback provided by internal loan staff, the independent loan review function and information provided by examinations performed by regulatory agencies.

 

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated at the portfolio segment level using the same methodology for each segment. The historical net losses for a rolling three year period is the basis for the general reserve for each segment which is adjusted for each of the same qualitative factors (i.e., nature and volume of portfolio, economic and business conditions, classification, past due and non-accrual trends) evaluated by each individual segment. Impaired loans and related specific reserves for each of the segments are also evaluated using the same methodology for each segment. The qualitative factors totaled approximately 8 and 7 basis points of the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued)

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays (loan payments made within 90 days of the due date) and payment shortfalls (which are tracked as past due amounts) generally are not classified as impaired. The Company determines the past due status of a loan based on the number of days contractually past due. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

 

Charge-offs of loans are made by portfolio segment at the time that the collection of the full principal, in management’s judgment, is doubtful. This methodology for determining charge-offs is consistently applied to each segment.

 

On a quarterly basis, management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Commercial credits are graded by risk management and the loan review function validates the assigned credit risk grades. In the event that a loan is downgraded, it is included in the allowance analysis at the lower grade. To establish the appropriate level of the allowance, the Company reviews and classifies loans (including all impaired and nonperforming loans) as to potential loss exposure. The Company’s analysis of the allowance for loan losses consists of three components: (i) specific credit allocation established for expected losses resulting from analysis developed through specific credit allocations on individual loans for which the recorded investment in the loan exceeds the fair value; (ii) general portfolio allocation based on historical loan loss experience for each loan category; and (iii) qualitative reserves based on general economic conditions as well as specific economic factors in the markets in which the Company operates.

 

The specific credit allocation component of the allowance for loan losses is based on a regular analysis of loans where the internal credit rating is at or below the substandard classification and the loan is determined to be impaired as determined by management.

 

The impairment, if any, is determined based on either the present value expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the market price of the loan, or if the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated cost of sale. The Company may classify a loan as substandard; however, it may not be classified as impaired. A loan may be classified as substandard by management if, for example, the primary source of repayment is insufficient, the financial condition of the borrower and/or guarantors has deteriorated or there are chronic delinquencies.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings . A loan is considered a troubled debt restructured loan based on individual facts and circumstances. A modification may include either an increase or reduction in interest rate or deferral of principal payments or both. Loans for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings. The Company classifies troubled debt restructured loans as impaired and evaluates the need for an allowance for loan losses on a loan-by-loan basis. An allowance for loan losses is based on either the present value of estimated future cash flows or the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. Loans retain their interest accrual status at the time of modification.

 

NOTE 2 – ACQUISITION

 

Enterprise Bancorp

 

On July 1, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of Enterprise Bancorp, Inc., a Florida corporation (“EBI”), and its wholly owned subsidiary Enterprise Bank of Florida, a Florida-chartered commercial bank (“Enterprise”), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated March 22, 2013, as amended, by and among the Company, 1st United Bank, EBI and Enterprise. In accordance with the Merger Agreement, the Company acquired EBI through the merger of a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company with and into EBI and 1st United Bank acquired Enterprise Bank through the merger of Enterprise Bank with and into 1st United Bank (collectively, the “Merger”).

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 2 – ACQUISITION (continued)

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each share of EBI common stock issued and outstanding was converted into the right to receive consideration based on EBI’s total consolidated assets and the EBI Tangible Book Value (as defined in the Merger Agreement) as of June 30, 2013. The total value of the consideration paid to EBI shareholders was approximately $45,565, which consisted of approximately $5,115 in cash (less the $400 holdback described below), $22,138 in loans (including all nonperforming loans), other real estate, and repossessed assets of Enterprise and $18,312 in impaired and below investment grade securities and other investments of Enterprise. Each holder of a share of EBI common stock was entitled to consideration from the Company equal to approximately $6.01 per share (less their per share pro rata portion of the $400 holdback described below). The total consideration paid to all EBI shareholders in connection with the Merger was subject to a holdback amount of $400 to defray potential damages and related expenses incurred to defend or settle certain litigation. The Company finalized the litigation in the second quarter 2014 with the remaining litigation holdback of approximately $263 to be distributed to EBI shareholders. The Company recorded goodwill associated with the transaction of approximately $5,492 which is not deductible for tax purposes. The Company acquired a net deferred tax liability of $233 and recorded a deferred tax asset in other assets as a result of purchase accounting adjustments.

 

The Company accounted for the transaction under the acquisition method of accounting which requires purchased assets and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. See Note 4 for additional information related to the fair value of loans acquired. The Company determined the fair value of core deposit intangibles, securities, and deposits with the assistance of third party valuations. The valuation of FHLB advances was based on current rates for similar borrowings. The estimated fair values over loans are subject to refinement as additional information relative to the closing date fair values becomes available through the measurement period. As a result, the Company completed its evaluation of the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired as of June 30, 2014.

 

The acquisition of EBI is consistent with the Company’s plans to continue to enhance its market area and competitive position within the state of Florida. This acquisition expands the Company’s existing presence in the Northern Palm Beach County marketplace and adds one new banking center. The Company believes it is well-positioned to deliver superior customer service, achieve stronger financial performance and enhance shareholder value through the synergies of combined operations. All of these contributed to the resulting goodwill in the transaction. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed on July 1, 2013 were as follows:

 

    July 1, 2013
Cash   $ 44,576  
Securities available for sale     3,972  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock     1,855  
Loans     159,168  
Core deposit intangible     1,283  
Fixed assets     421  
Other assets     1,039  
TOTAL ASSETS ACQUIRED   $ 212,314  
         
Deposits   $ 177,160  
Federal Home Loan Advances     35,025  
Other     906  
TOTAL LIABILITIES ASSUMED   $ 213,091  
         
Excess of liabilities assumed over assets acquired   $ 777  
Cash paid     4,715  
Goodwill   $ 5,492  

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 2 – ACQUISITION (continued)

 

The following summarizes the net interest and other income, net income and earnings per share as if the merger with EBI was effective as of January 1, 2013, the beginning of the annual period prior to acquisition. There were no material, nonrecurring adjustments to the pro forma net interest and other income, net income and earnings per share presented below:

 

    Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30,
    2014 (1)   2013   2014 (1)   2013
Net interest and non-interest income   $ 17,554     $ 16,929     $ 34,989     $ 37,902  
                                 
Net income     2,000       770       4,686       2,767  
                                 
Basic earnings per share     0.06       0.02       0.14       0.08  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share     0.06       0.02       0.14       0.08  

 

(1) The merger was effective July 1, 2013. There were no pro forma adjustments subsequent to July 1, 2013.

 

NOTE 3 – SECURITIES

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale and the related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows.

    Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value
June 30, 2014                                
U.S. Treasury   $ 933     $ 4     $ —       $ 937  
Municipal Securities     6,368       37       (131 )     6,274  
Commercial mortgaged-backed     4,420       —         (213 )     4,207  
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations     270       —         (2 )     268  
Residential mortgage-backed     311,462       1,428       (4,105 )     308,785  
                                 
    $ 323,453     $ 1,469     $ (4,451 )   $ 320,471  
                                 
December 31, 2013                                
U.S. Treasury   $ 935     $ —       $ (17 )   $ 918  
Municipal Securities     6,368       —         (764 )     5,604  
Commercial mortgaged-backed     4,469       —         (395 )     4,074  
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations     826       —         (8 )     818  
Residential mortgage-backed     328,602       442       (12,497 )     316,547  
                                 
    $ 341,200     $ 442     $ (13,681 )   $ 327,961  

 

At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the government agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity. All of the residential collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage-backed securities at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were issued or sponsored by U.S. government agencies.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 3 – SECURITIES (continued)

 

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities at June 30, 2014 by contractual maturity were as shown in the table below. Securities not due at a single maturity date, primarily mortgage-backed securities, are shown separately.

    Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value
Due in one year or less   $ —       $ —    
Due from one to five years     —         —    
Due from five to ten years     933       937  
Due after ten years     6,368       6,274  
Commercial mortgage-backed     4,420       4,207  
Residential mortgage-backed and residential collateralized mortgage obligations     311,732       309,053  
    $ 323,453     $ 320,471  

 

Securities as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 with a fair value of $34,183 and $30,208, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and repurchase agreements.

 

Proceeds and gross gains and (losses) from the sale of securities available for sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were as follows:

 

    Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
    2014   2013   2014   2013
Proceeds from sale   $ —       $ 21,939     $ —       $ 30,755  
Gross gain     —         609       —         732  
Gross (loss)     —         —         —         —    
Net gains (losses) on sales of securities   $ —       $ 609     $ —       $ 732  

Gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, were as follows.

    Less than 12 Months   12 Months or More   Total
    Fair
Value
  Unrealized
Loss
  Fair
Value
  Unrealized
Loss
  Fair
Value
  Unrealized
Loss
June 30, 2014                                                
U.S. Treasury   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —    
Municipal securities     1,633       (11 )     3,161       (120 )     4,794       (131 )
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations     —         —         268       (2 )     268       (2 )
Commercial mortgaged-backed     —         —         4,206       (213 )     4,206       (213 )
Residential mortgage-backed     3,033       (6 )     226,010       (4,099 )     229,043       (4,105 )
                                                 
    $ 4,666     $ (17 )   $ 233,645     $ (4,434 )   $ 238,311     $ (4,451 )
December 31, 2013                                                
U.S. Treasury   $ 918     $ (17 )   $ —       $ —       $ 918     $ (17 )
Municipal securities     5,190       (678 )     413       (86 )     5,603       (764 )
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations     —         —         818       (8 )     818       (8 )
Commercial mortgaged-backed     —         —         4,073       (395 )     4,073       (395 )
Residential mortgage-backed     277,291       (12,353 )     3,644       (144 )     280,935       (12,497 )
                                                 
    $ 283,399     $ (13,048 )   $ 8,948     $ (633 )   $ 292,347     $ (13,681 )

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 3 – SECURITIES (continued)

 

In determining other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) for debt securities, management considers many factors, including: (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, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Company has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether OTTI exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time.

 

At June 30, 2014, there were 67 available for sale securities with unrealized losses of which seven were municipal securities, two were residential collateralized mortgage obligations, one was a commercial mortgage-backed security and 57 were residential mortgage-backed securities. At December 31, 2013, there were 92 available for sale securities with unrealized losses of which one was a U.S. Treasury security, eight were municipal securities, three were residential collateralized mortgage obligations, one was a commercial mortgage-backed security and 79 were residential mortgage-backed securities. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, securities with unrealized losses had declined in fair value by 1.87% and 4.68%, respectively, from the Company’s amortized cost basis. The decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and liquidity, and not credit quality. The Company does not have the intent to sell these mortgage-backed securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell these securities prior to their anticipated recovery. The Company does not consider these securities to be other–than–temporarily impaired at June 30, 2014.

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS

Loans at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

    June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013
    Loans Subject to Loss Share Agreements   Loans Not Subject to Loss Share Agreements   Total   Loans Subject to Loss Share Agreements   Loans Not Subject to Loss Share Agreements   Total
Commercial   $ 18,316     $ 174,369     $ 192,685     $ 27,573     $ 182,691     $ 210,264  
Real estate:                                                
Residential     60,069       131,173       191,242       68,259       110,585       178,844  
Commercial     122,109       583,424       705,533       144,311       555,540       699,851  
Construction and land development     6,258       35,042       41,300       6,505       28,781       35,286  
Consumer and other     —         11,371       11,371       2       9,733       9,735  
    $ 206,752     $ 935,379       1,142,131     $ 246,650     $ 887,330       1,133,980  
                                                 
Add (deduct):                                                
Unearned income and net deferred loan costs                     306                       239  
Allowance for loan losses                     (10,023 )                     (9,648 )
                    $ 1,132,414                     $ 1,124,571  

 

The Company has segregated and evaluated its loan portfolio through five portfolio segments. The five segments are residential real estate, commercial, commercial real estate, construction and land development, and consumer and other. The Company’s business activity is concentrated with customers located in Brevard, Broward, Hillsborough, Indian River, Miami-Dade, Orange, Hillsborough, Palm Beach and Pinellas Counties. Therefore, the Company’s exposure to credit risk is significantly affected by changes in these counties.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

Residential real estate loans are a mixture of fixed rate and adjustable rate residential mortgage loans. As a policy, the Company holds adjustable and fixed rate loans and also sells to the secondary market. Changes in interest rates or market conditions may impact a borrower’s ability to meet contractual principal and interest payments. Residential real estate loans are secured by real property.

 

Commercial loan borrowers consist of small- to medium-sized businesses including professional associations, medical services, retail trade, construction, transportation, wholesale trade, manufacturing and tourism. Commercial loans are derived from our market areas and are underwritten based on the borrower’s ability to service debt from the business’s underlying cash flows. As a general practice, we obtain collateral such as real estate, equipment or other assets, although other commercial loans may be unsecured but guaranteed.

 

Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by office buildings, warehouses, retail stores and other property located in or near our markets. These loans are originated based on the borrower’s ability to service the debt and secondarily based on the fair value of the underlying collateral.

 

Construction loans include residential and commercial real estate loans and are typically for owner-occupied or pre-sold/pre-leased properties. The terms of these loans are generally short-term with permanent financing upon completion. Land development loans include loans to develop both residential and commercial properties.

 

Consumer and other loans include second mortgage loans, home equity loans secured by junior and senior liens on residential real estate and home improvement loans. These loans are originated based primarily on credit scores, debt-to-income ratios and loan-to-value ratios.

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was as follows:

 

    Commercial   Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance April 1, 2014   $ 2,645     $ 2,809     $ 3,991   $ 483     $ 105   $ 10,033  
Provisions for loan losses     46       548       38     (89 )     7     550  
Loans charged off     (585 )     (44 )         —             (629 )
Recoveries     6       —         53     10           69  
Ending Balance, June 30, 2014   $ 2,112     $ 3,313     $ 4,082   $ 404     $ 112   $ 10,023  

 

    Commercial   Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2014   $ 3,084     $ 2,437     $ 3,550   $ 485     $ 92   $ 9,648  
Provisions for loan losses     (335 )     962       329     (93 )     20     883  
Loans charged off     (671 )     (86 )     (169)     —             (926 )
Recoveries     34       —         372     12           418  
Ending Balance, June 30, 2014   $ 2,112     $ 3,313     $ 4,082   $ 404     $ 112   $ 10,023  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 was as follows:

 

    Commercial   Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, April 1, 2013   $ 3,519     $ 1,936     $ 3,623   $ 404     $ 41   $ 9,523  
Provisions for loan losses     82       362       665     202       (11)     1,300  
Loans charged off     —         (54 )     (739)     —             (793 )
Recoveries     18       —         2     2       11     33  
Ending Balance, June 30, 2013   $ 3,619     $ 2,244     $ 3,551   $ 608     $ 41   $ 10,063  

 

    Commercial   Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2013   $ 2,735     $ 1,869     $ 3,398   $ 1,745     $ 41   $ 9,788  
Provisions for loan losses     850       480       947     (332 )     5     1,950  
Loans charged off     —         (106 )     (798)     (898 )     (16)     (1,818 )
Recoveries     34       1       4     93       11     143  
Ending Balance, June 30, 2013   $ 3,619     $ 2,244     $ 3,551   $ 608     $ 41   $ 10,063  

 

Allowance for Loan Losses Allocation

 

As of June 30, 2014:   Commercial   Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Specific Reserves:                                                
Impaired loans   $ 524     $ 723     $ 202     $ 181     $ 9     $ 1,639  
Purchase credit impaired loans     462       320       676       —         —         1,458  
Total specific reserves     986       1,043       878       181       9       3,097  
General reserves     1,126       2,270       3,204       223       103       6,926  
Total   $ 2,112     $ 3,313     $ 4,082     $ 404     $ 112     $ 10,023  
                                                 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment   $ 3,261     $ 3,464     $ 15,361     $ 3,740     $ 9     $ 25,835  
Purchase credit impaired loans     7,036       12,073       31,176       2,258       21       52,564  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment     182,388       175,705       658,996       35,302       11,341       1,063,732  
Total   $ 192,685     $ 191,242     $ 705,533     $ 41,300     $ 11,371     $ 1,142,131  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

As of December 31, 2013:   Commercial   Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Specific Reserves:                                                
Impaired loans   $ 835     $ 460     $ 413     $ 271     $ —       $ 1,979  
Purchase credit impaired loans     464       269       278       —         —         1,011  
Total specific reserves     1,299       729       691       271       —         2,990  
General reserves     1,785       1,708       2,859       214       92       6,658  
Total   $ 3,084     $ 2,437     $ 3,550     $ 485     $ 92     $ 9,648  
                                                 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment   $ 3,937     $ 3,567     $ 19,625     $ 3,830     $ —       $ 30,959  
Purchase credit impaired loans     7,426       16,556       38,854       2,354       25       65,215  
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment     198,901       158,721       641,372       29,102       9,710       1,037,806  
Total   $ 210,264     $ 178,844     $ 699,851     $ 35,286     $ 9,735     $ 1,133,980  

 

The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loan as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

    Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
With Allowance
As of June 30, 2014   Loans Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
    Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
Residential Real Estate:                                                
First mortgages   $ 841     $ 732     $ 126     $ 713     $ 713     $ 175  
HELOCs and equity     39       37       37       517       517       385  
                                                 
Commercial:                                                
Secured – non-real estate     33       33       32       2,760       1,169       492  
Secured – real estate     —         —         —         —         —         —    
Unsecured     —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                 
Commercial Real Estate:                                                
Owner occupied     —         —         —         897       897       28  
Non-owner occupied     463       316       59       2,558       2,558       115  
Multi-family     —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                 
Construction and Land Development:                                                
Construction     —         —         —         384       384       181  
Improved land     —         —         —         —         —         —    
Unimproved land     —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                 
Consumer and other     —         —         —         9       9       9  
                                                 
Total June 30, 2014   $ 1,376     $ 1,118     $ 254     $ 7,838     $ 6,247     $ 1,385  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

    Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
    With No Allowance
As of June 30, 2014   Loans Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
    Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
  Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
Residential Real Estate:                                
First mortgages   $ 1,568     $ 1,254     $ 149     $ 49  
HELOCs and equity     226       162       —         —    
                                 
Commercial:                                
Secured – non-real estate     —         —         2,056       908  
Secured – real estate     —         —         1,151       1,151  
Unsecured     —         —         —         —    
                                 
Commercial Real Estate:                                
Owner occupied     288       248       4,574       3,990  
Non-owner occupied     1,167       1,001       6,483       6,351  
Multi-family     —         —         —         —    
                                 
Construction and Land Development:                                
Construction     —         —         —         —    
Improved land     —         —         7,565       3,356  
Unimproved land     —         —         —         —    
                                 
Consumer and other     —         —         —         —    
                                 
Total June 30, 2014   $ 3,249     $ 2,665     $ 21,978     $ 15,805  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

    Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
With Allowance
As of December 31, 2013   Loans Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
    Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
Residential Real Estate:                                                
First mortgages   $ 1,254     $ 1,089     $ 192     $ 632     $ 632     $ 171  
HELOCs and equity     39       38       38       191       191       59  
                                                 
Commercial:                                                
Secured – non-real estate     359       357       53       3,719       1,537       730  
Secured – real estate     54       52       52       —         —         —    
Unsecured     —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                 
Commercial Real Estate:                                                
Owner occupied     302       274       23       1,469       1,049       41  
Non-owner occupied     466       329       76       4,291       4,283       273  
Multi-family     —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                 
Construction and Land Development:                                                
Construction     —         —         —         —         —         —    
Improved land     —         —         —         527       527       271  
Unimproved land     —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                 
Consumer and other     —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                 
Total December 31, 2013   $ 2,474     $ 2,139     $ 434     $ 10,829     $ 8,219     $ 1,545  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

    Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
    With No Allowance
As of December 31, 2013   Loans Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
    Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
  Unpaid
Principal
  Recorded
Investment
Residential Real Estate:                                
First mortgages   $ 1,451     $ 1,170     $ 106     $ —    
HELOCs and equity     59       —         447       447  
                                 
Commercial:                                
Secured – non-real estate     —         —         1,126       810  
Secured – real estate     —         —         1,181       1,181  
Unsecured     —         —         —         —    
                                 
Commercial Real Estate:                                
Owner occupied     —         —         5,437       5,287  
Non-owner occupied     1,597       1,374       7,144       7,029  
Multi-family     —         —         —         —    
                                 
Construction and Land Development:                                
Construction     —         —         —         —    
Improved land     —         —         7,597       3,303  
Unimproved land     —         —         —         —    
                                 
Consumer and other     —         —         —         —    
                                 
Total December 31, 2013   $ 3,107     $ 2,544     $ 23,038     $ 18,057  

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

Average of impaired loans and related interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were as follows:

 

    Three months ended
June 30, 2014
  Six months ended
June 30, 2014
    Average
Recorded
Investment
  Interest
Income
  Cash
Basis
  Average
Recorded
Investment
  Interest
Income
  Cash
Basis
Residential Real Estate:                                                
First mortgages   $ 2,753     $ 7     $ 6     $ 2,673     $ 14     $ 14  
HELOC and equity     717       1       2       718       3       3  
                                                 
Commercial:                                                
Secured non real estate     2,656       9       9       2,480       18       19  
Secured real estate     1,156       11       12       1,163       23       27  
Unsecured     —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                 
Commercial Real Estate:                                                
Owner occupied     5,158       25       25       5,189       50       50  
Non-owner occupied     10,260       95       96       10,318       189       190  
Multifamily     —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                 
Construction and Land Development:                                                
Construction     —         —         —         —         —         —    
Improved Land     3,753       2       2       3,781       4       4  
Unimproved Land     —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                 
Consumer and Other:     9       —         —         10       —         —    
                                                 
Total   $ 26,462     $ 150     $ 152     $ 26,332     $ 301     $ 307  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

    Three months ended
June 30, 2013
  Six months ended
June 30, 2013
    Average
Recorded
Investment
  Interest
Income
  Cash
Basis
  Average
Recorded
Investment
  Interest
Income
  Cash
Basis
Residential Real Estate:                                                
First mortgages   $ 2,357     $ 4     $ 3     $ 2,329     $ 9     $ 8  
HELOC and equity     902       2       2       911       3       3  
                                                 
Commercial:                                                
Secured non real estate     3,992       26       23       3,560       60       57  
Secured real estate     1,262       12       12       1,268       24       24  
Unsecured     —         —         —                 —         —    
                                                 
Commercial Real Estate:                                                
Owner occupied     10,667       81       76       10,707       162       152  
Non-owner occupied     11,758       84       84       11,819       166       167  
Multifamily     1,370       —         —         1,465       —         —    
                                                 
Construction and Land Development:                                                
Construction     —         —         —         —         —         —    
Improved Land     3,909       2       2       3,738       8       8  
Unimproved Land     —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                 
Consumer and Other:     —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                 
Total   $ 36,217     $ 211     $ 202     $ 35,797     $ 432     $ 419  

 

Generally, interest accrued on loans is credited to income based upon the principal balance outstanding. It is management’s policy to discontinue the accrual of interest income and classify a loan as non-accrual when principal or interest is past due 90 days or more unless, in the determination of management, the principal and interest on the loan are well collateralized and in the process of collection. Consumer installment loans are generally charged-off after 90 plus days past due unless adequately collateralized and in the process of collection. Loans are not returned to accrual status until principal and interest payments are brought current and future payments appear reasonably certain. Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on non-accrual status is charged against interest income. During the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, interest income not recognized on non-accrual loans (but would have been recognized if these loans were current) was approximately $176 and $273, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, interest income not recognized on non-accrual loans (but would have been recognized if these loans were current) was approximately $333 and $524, respectively.

 

Non-accrual loans represent loans which are 90 days and over past due and loans for which management believes collection of contractual amounts due are uncertain of collection. Nonperforming loans represent loans which are not performing in accordance with the contractual loan agreements. Included in the tables that follow are loans in non-accrual and 90 plus days past due categories with a carrying value of $14,467 and $15,836 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. There were no loans which were 90 days or greater past due and accruing interest income at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Nonperforming loans and impaired loans are defined differently. As such, some loans may be included in both categories, whereas other loans may only be included in one category.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

The book balance of loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 which were contractually accruing 30 to 59 days past due were $0 and $6,508, respectively; 30 to 59 days contractually past due and non-accrual were $620 and $0, respectively; contractually 60 to 89 days past due and accruing were $0 and $0, respectively; contractually 60 to 89 days past due and non-accrual were $605 and $0, respectively; contractually 90 plus days past due and accruing were $0 and $0, respectively and contractually 90 plus days past due and non-accrual were $12,041 and $28,815, respectively. These amounts are excluded from the disclosures of loans past due and on non-accrual.

 

The following tables summarize past due and non-accrual loans by the number of days past due as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

    Accruing 30 - 59   Accruing 60-89   Non-Accrual/Accrual and
90 days and over past due
  Total
    Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
 
Residential Real Estate:                                                                
First mortgages   $ 185     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 2,751     $ 43     $ 2,936     $ 43  
HELOCs and equity     —         56       —         —         254       373       254       429  
                                                                 
Commercial:                                                                
Secured – non-real estate     —         202       —         81       —         1,297       —         1,580  
Secured – real estate     —         —         —         —         334       —         334       —    
Unsecured     —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                                 
Commercial Real Estate:                                                                
Owner occupied     —         —         —         —         674       2,679       674       2,679  
Non-owner occupied     —         —         —         —         1,877       471       1,877       471  
Multi-family     —         —         —         —         53       —         53       —    
                                                                 
Construction and Land Development:                                                                
Construction     —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
Improved land     —         —         —         —         —         3,599       —         3,599  
Unimproved land     —         —         —         —         32       —         32       —    
                                                                 
Consumer and other     —         29       —         —         —         30       —         59  
Total June 30, 2014   $ 185     $ 287     $ —       $ 81     $ 5,975     $ 8,492     $ 6,160     $ 8,860  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

    Accruing 30 - 59   Accruing 60-89   Non-Accrual/Accrual and
90 days and over past due
  Total
    Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Share
Agreements
                                 
Residential Real Estate:                                                                
First mortgages   $ 306     $ 1,085     $ —       $ 24     $ 3,137     $ 48     $ 3,443     $ 1,157  
HELOCs and equity     27       —         162       —         96       491       285       491  
                                                                 
Commercial:                                                                
Secured – non-real estate     —         461       —         —         39       1,518       39       1,979  
Secured – real estate     —         —         —         —         416       —         416       —    
Unsecured     —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                                 
Commercial Real Estate:                                                                
Owner occupied     —         —         —         1,737       722       1,115       722       2,852  
Non-owner occupied     —         —         —         —         2,261       2,182       2,261       2,182  
Multi-family     —         —         —         —         62       —         62       —    
                                                                 
Construction and Land Development:                                                                
Construction     —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
Improved land     —         —         —         —         —         3,688       —         3,688  
Unimproved land     —         —         —         —         35       —         35       —    
                                                                 
Consumer and other     —         34       —         —         —         26       —         60  
Total December 31, 2013   $ 333     $ 1,580     $ 162     $ 1,761     $ 6,768     $ 9,068     $ 7,263     $ 12,409  

 

Modifications of terms for the Company’s loans and their inclusion as troubled debt restructurings are based on individual facts and circumstances. Loan modifications that are included as troubled debt restructurings may involve a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan, an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, or deferral of principal payments, regardless of the period of the modification. Generally, the Company will allow interest rate reductions for a period of less than two years after which the loan reverts back to the contractual interest rate. Each of the loans included as troubled debt restructurings at June 30, 2014 had either an interest rate modification from 6 months to 2 years before reverting back to the original interest rate or a deferral of principal payments which can range from 6 to 12 months before reverting back to an amortizing loan. All of the loans were modified due to financial stress of the borrower. In order to determine if a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed to determine the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future with the modification. This evaluation is performed under the Company’s internal underwriting policy.

 

Loans retain their accrual status at the time of their modification. As a result, if a loan is on non-accrual at the time it is modified, it stays as non-accrual, and if a loan is on accrual at the time of the modification, it generally stays on accrual. A loan on non-accrual will be individually evaluated based on sustained adherence to the terms of the modification agreement prior to being reclassified to accrual status. The Company monitors the performance of loans modified on a monthly basis. A modified loan will be reclassified to non-accrual and is in default if the loan is not performing in accordance with the modification agreement, the loan becomes contractually past due in accordance with the modification agreement or other weaknesses are observed which makes collection of principal and interest unlikely. The Company’s policy is to evaluate and potentially return a troubled debt restructured loan from a non-accrual to accrual status upon the receipt of all past due principal or interest payments since the date of and in accordance with the terms of the modification agreement and when future payments are reasonable assured. The average yield on the performing loans classified as troubled debt restructurings were 4.23% and 4.38%, respectively, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Troubled debt restructuring loans are considered impaired.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Company modified $32 in commercial loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 the Company modified $134 in residential loans and $32 in commercial loans. During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, the Company modified $837 in commercial real estate loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company modified $1,108 in commercial real estate loans. All troubled debt restructurings are classified as either special mention or substandard by the Company.

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s performing troubled debt restructurings as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, all of which were performing in accordance with the restructured terms:

 

    June 30,
2014
  December 31,
2013
Residential real estate   $ 903     $ 834  
Commercial real estate     11,485       15,341  
Construction and land development     140       143  
Commercial     1,967       2,328  
Total   $ 14,495     $ 18,646  

 

Of the $14,495 of performing troubled debt restructurings at June 30, 2014, $10,014 was classified as special mention and $4,481 was classified as substandard. Of the $18,646 of performing troubled debt restructurings at December 31, 2013, $11,062 was classified as special mention and $7,584 was classified as substandard. These loans had a specific reserve in the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 of $572 and $635, respectively.

 

Total non-accruing troubled debt restructurings as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, were as follows:

 

    June 30,
2014
  December 31,
2013
Residential real estate   $ 307     $ 330  
Commercial real estate     3,565       3,307  
Construction and land development     3,215       3,303  
Commercial     319       536  
Consumer     9       —    
Total   $ 7,415     $ 7,476  

 

These loans had a specific reserve in the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 of $357 and $608, respectively. There were two loans for $266 which were modified within the twelve months ended June 30, 2014 that defaulted within the three months ended June 30, 2014 and had a specific reserve of $19 at June 30, 2014. There were four loans for $1,975 which were modified within the twelve months ended June 30, 2014 that defaulted within the six months ended June 30, 2014 and had a specific reserve of $28 at June 30, 2014. There were no loans modified within the twelve months ended June 30, 2013 which defaulted within the three or six months ended June 30, 2013.

 

During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014, the Company lowered the interest rate on $1,367 and $3,015, respectively, of loans prior to maturity which the Company did not consider to be troubled debt restructurings. During the twelve month ended December 31, 2013, the Company lowered the interest rate on $10,618 of loans prior to maturity to competitively retain the loan. Due to the borrowers’ significant deposit balances or overall quality of the loans, these loans were not included in troubled debt restructurings. In addition, each of these borrowers were not considered to be in financial distress and the modified terms matched current market terms for borrowers with similar risk characteristics. The Company had no other loans where we extended the maturity or forgave principal that were not already included in troubled debt restructurings or otherwise impaired.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

The Company had no commitments to lend additional funds for loans classified as troubled debt restructurings at June 30, 2014. The Company has allocated $928 and $1,243 of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

Credit Quality Indicators:

 

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. Loans classified as substandard or special mention are reviewed quarterly by the Company for further deterioration or improvement to determine if appropriately classified and impairment. All other loans greater than $1,000, commercial and personal lines of credit greater than $100, and unsecured loans greater than $100 are specifically reviewed at least annually to determine the appropriate loan grading. In addition, during the renewal process of any loan, as well if a loan becomes past due, the Company will evaluate the loan grade.

 

Loans excluded from the scope of the annual review process above are generally classified as pass credits until: (a) they become past due; (b) management becomes aware of deterioration in the credit worthiness of the borrower; or (c) the customer contacts the Company for a modification. In these circumstances, the loan is specifically evaluated for potential classification as to special mention, substandard or doubtful. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

 

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

 

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

 

Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. There were no doubtful loans at June 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

        Loans Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
As of June 30, 2014   Total   Pass   Special
Mention
  Substandard   Pass   Special
Mention
  Substandard
Residential Real Estate:                                                        
First mortgages   $ 127,050     $ 48,163     $ 1,239     $ 2,751     $ 69,950     $ 4,057     $ 890  
HELOCs and equity     64,192       7,631       31       254       49,808       1,643       4,825  
                                                         
Commercial:                                                        
Secured – non-real estate     135,238       9,205       —         32       122,884       1,089       2,028  
Secured – real estate     51,015       8,675       —         334       40,501       800       705  
Unsecured     6,432       70       —         —         5,857       101       404  
                                                         
Commercial Real Estate:                                                        
Owner occupied     214,765       24,827       7,485       674       173,588       1,230       6,961  
Non-owner occupied     441,788       74,707       403       1,877       357,082       4,689       3,030  
Multi-family     48,980       12,083       —         53       36,844       —         —    
                                                         
Construction and Land Development:                                                        
Construction     13,100       —         —         —         13,100       —         —    
Improved land     16,934       2,402       —         —         7,915       2,632       3,985  
Unimproved land     11,266       3,824       —         32       7,410       —         —    
                                                         
Consumer and other     11,371       —         —         —         10,816       438       117  
                                                         
Total June 30, 2014   $ 1,142,131     $ 191,587     $ 9,158     $ 6,007     $ 895,755     $ 16,679     $ 22,945  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS (continued)

 

        Loans Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss
Share Agreements
As of December 31, 2013   Total   Pass   Special
Mention
  Substandard   Pass   Special
Mention
  Substandard
Residential Real Estate:                                                        
First mortgages   $ 117,830     $ 56,000     $ 1,121     $ 3,137     $ 52,822     $ 4,032     $ 718  
HELOCs and equity     61,014       7,712       31       258       46,437       629       5,947  
                                                         
Commercial:                                                        
Secured – non-real estate     145,298       17,555       319       39       123,168       1,733       2,484  
Secured – real estate     57,052       9,168       —         416       45,955       800       713  
Unsecured     7,914       76       —         —         7,311       114       413  
                                                         
Commercial Real Estate:                                                        
Owner occupied     209,467       26,129       7,638       722       167,238       315       7,425  
Non-owner occupied     451,982       93,010       409       2,261       345,941       5,009       5,352  
Multi-family     38,402       14,080       —         62       24,260       —         —    
                                                         
Construction and Land Development:                                                        
Construction     7,366       —         —         —         7,366       —         —    
Improved land     16,538       2,943       —         —         6,851       2,656       4,088  
Unimproved land     11,382       3,527       —         35       7,820       —         —    
                                                         
Consumer and other     9,735       2       —         —         9,135       480       118  
                                                         
Total December 31, 2013   $ 1,133,980     $ 230,202     $ 9,518     $ 6,930     $ 844,304     $ 15,768     $ 27,258  

 

The Company acquired certain loans for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected. The carrying amount of these loans at June 30, 2014 was approximately $52,564, net of a discount of $21,777. The Company maintained an allowance for loan losses of $1,458 at June 30, 2014 for loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality. The Company did not acquire any loans for which there was evidence of credit deterioration since origination in connection with the acquisition of EBI. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company accreted $2,506 and $5,210, respectively, into interest income on acquired loans. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company accreted $5,107 and $7,959, respectively, into interest income on acquired loans. The remaining accretable discount was $9,847 at June 30, 2014. In addition, $50,348 of these $52,564 in loans is covered by the FDIC loss share agreements.

 

The fair value for loans acquired from EBI without specifically identified credit deficiencies was based primarily on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including the type of loan and related collateral, classification and accrual status, fixed or variable interest rate, term of loan and whether or not the loan was amortizing, and current discount rates. Loans were grouped together according to similar characteristics and were treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques. The discount rates used for loans were based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and included adjustments for liquidity concerns. The discount rate does not include a factor for credit losses as that has been included in the estimated cash flows. Management prepared the purchase price allocations, and in part relied on a third party for the valuation of covered non-impaired loans at the date of each acquisition, respectively. The fair value of loans acquired from EBI was $159,168. The gross contractual amount acquired was $161,078 and the Company expects to collect a majority of this amount based on current information available.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUES

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received on the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level I: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level II: Significant other observable inputs other than Level I prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level III: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

 

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

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are summarized below.

    Fair value measurements at June 30, 2014 using
    June 30,
2014
  Quoted prices
in active markets
for identical
assets
(Level I)
  Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level II)
  Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level III)
Securities Available for Sale:                                
U.S. Treasury   $ 937     $ —       $ 937     $ —    
Municipal securities     6,274       —         6,274       —    
Commercial mortgage-backed     4,207       —         4,207       —    
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations     268       —         268       —    
Residential mortgage-backed     308,785       —         308,785       —    
    $ 320,471     $ —       $ 320,471     $ —    

 

    Fair value measurements at December, 2013 using
    December 31,
2013
  Quoted prices
in active markets
for identical
assets
(Level I)
  Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level II)
  Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level III)
Securities Available for Sale:                                
U.S. Treasury   $ 918     $ —       $ 918     $ —    
Municipal securities     5,604       —         5,604       —    
Commercial mortgage-backed     4,074       —         4,074       —    
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations     818       —         818       —    
Residential mortgage-backed     316,547       —         316,547       —    
    $ 327,961     $ —       $ 327,961     $ —    

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUES (continued)

 

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses and other real estate owned is based on recent real estate appraisals less estimated costs of sale. For residential real estate impaired loans and other real estate owned, appraised values are based on the comparative sales approach. For commercial and commercial real estate impaired loans and other real estate owned, appraisers may use either a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches such as comparative sales, cost or the income approach. A significant unobservable input in the income approach is the estimated income capitalization rate for a given piece of collateral. Adjustments to appraisals may be made by the appraiser to reflect local market conditions or other economic factors and may result in changes in the fair value of a given assets over time. As such, the fair value of impaired loans and other real estate owned are considered a Level III in the fair value hierarchy.

 

The Company recovers the carrying value of other real estate owned through the sale of the property. The ability to affect future sales prices is subject to market conditions and factors beyond our control and may impact the estimated fair value of a property.

 

Appraisals for impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once reviewed, a member of the appraisal department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparisons to independent data sources such as recent market data or industry wide statistics. On an annual basis, the Company compares the actual selling price of collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustments, if any, should be made on collateral for impaired loans and other real estate owned which has not been sold to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value. Based on our most recent analysis, no discounts to current appraisals have been warranted.

 

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

 

Impaired Loans   Valuation
Techniques
  Range of Unobservable Inputs
         
Residential   Appraisals of collateral value   Adjustment for sales comparatives related to physical features including gross living area, site size, location and condition, generally a decline of 10% to an increase of 25%
Commercial   Discounted cash flow model   Discount rate from 0% to 6%
Commercial Real Estate   Appraisals of collateral value   Market capitalization rates between 8% and 12%. Market rental rates for similar properties ranging from $14 to $34 per square foot
Construction and land development   Appraisals of collateral value   Adjustment for age of comparable sales, generally a decline of 35% to no change
         
Other Real Estate        
         
Residential   Appraisals of collateral value   Adjustment for sales comparatives related to physical features including gross living area, site size, location and condition, generally an decline of 10% to an increase of 25%
Commercial   Appraisals of collateral value   Adjustment for age and physical conditions of comparable sales, generally a decline of 20% to an increase of 30%

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUES (continued)

 

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below.

 

    Fair value measurements at June 30, 2014 using
    June 30,
2014
  Quoted prices
in active markets for identical assets (Level I)
  Significant other observable inputs
(Level II)
  Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level III)
Assets:                                
Impaired loans                                
Residential real estate   $ 1,276     $ —       $ —       $ 1,276  
Commercial     678       —         —         678  
Commercial real estate     3,569       —         —         3,569  
Construction and land development     203       —         —         203  
Consumer and other     —         —         —         —    
    $ 5,726     $ —       $ —       $ 5,726  
Other real estate owned:                                
Commercial real estate   $ 9,195     $ —       $ —       $ 9,195  
Residential real estate     4,105       —         —         4,105  
    $ 13,300     $ —       $ —       $ 13,300  

 

At June 30, 2014, impaired loans, which had a specific allowance for loan losses allocated, had a carrying amount of $7,365, with a valuation allowance of $1,639 resulting in an additional provision of loan losses of $99 and $511 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.

 

Other real estate owned, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral less estimated cost to sell, had a carrying amount of $13,300, and had no valuation allowance at June 30, 2014. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 the Company recorded write-downs to other real estate owned of $345 and $590 due to reductions in the estimated fair value of properties.

 

    Fair value measurements at December 31, 2013 using
    December 31,
2013
  Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
(Level I)
  Significant
other
observable
Inputs
(Level II)
  Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level III)
Assets:                                
Impaired loans                                
Residential   $ 1,490     $ —       $ —       $ 1,490  
Commercial     1,111       —         —         1,111  
Commercial real estate     5,522       —         —         5,522  
Construction and land development     256       —         —         256  
Consumer and other     —         —         —         —    
    $ 8,379     $ —       $ —       $ 8,379  
Other real estate:                                
Commercial   $ 14,740     $ —       $ —       $ 14,740  
Residential     3,840       —         —         3,840  
    $ 18,580     $ —       $ —       $ 18,580  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUES (continued)

 

At December 31, 2013, impaired loans, which had a specific allowance for loan losses allocated, had a carrying amount of $10,358, with a valuation allowance of $1,979. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, we recorded additional provision for loan losses of $908 and $1,675, respectively.

 

Other real estate owned, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral less estimated cost to sell, had a carrying amount of $18,580, and had no valuation allowance at December 31, 2013. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company recorded write-downs to other real estate owned of $114 and $641, respectively, due to reductions in the estimated fair value of properties.

 

Transfers of assets and liabilities between levels within the fair value hierarchy are recognized when an event or change in circumstances occurs. There have been no transfers between fair value levels for 2014 and 2013.

 

Carrying amount and estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

    June 30, 2014   December 31, 2103
    Carrying
Amount
  Fair
Value
  Carrying
Amount
  Fair
Value
Financial assets                                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 68,436     $ 68,436     $ 198,221     $ 198,221  
Securities available for sale     320,471       320,471       327,961       327,961  
Loans, net, including loans held for sale     1,132,414       1,137,525       1,124,571       1,130,355  
Nonmarketable equity securities     9,496       N/A       9,977       N/A  
FDIC loss share receivable     23,148       23,148       29,331       29,331  
Accrued interest receivable     3,600       3,600       3,991       3,991  
                                 
Financial liabilities                                
Deposits   $ 1,392,818     $ 1,393,576     $ 1,547,913     $ 1,548,743  
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements     16,457       16,458       14,363       14,364  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances     35,011       35,142       35,018       35,167  
Accrued interest payable     219       219       282       282  

 

Fair value methods and assumptions are periodically evaluated by the Company. The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are described as follows:

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate the fair value and are classified as Level I in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Loans, net

 

The fair value of variable rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant change in credit risk is based on the carrying value and results in a classification of Level III within the fair value hierarchy. Fair value for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flows analysis using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality resulting in a Level III classification in the fair value hierarchy. The methods used to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUES (continued)

 

Nonmarketable equity securities

 

Nonmarketable equity securities include Federal Home Loan Bank Stock and Federal Reserve Bank Stock. It is not practicable to determine the fair value of nonmarketable equity securities due to restrictions placed on their transferability.

 

FDIC Loss Share Receivable

 

The fair value of the FDIC Loss Share Receivable represents the discounted value of the FDIC’s reimbursed portion of estimated losses the Company expects to realize on loans and other real estate owned covered under Loss Sharing Agreements. As a result, the fair value is considered a Level III classification in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Deposits

 

The fair value of non-interest bearing demand deposits is equal to the amount payable at the reporting date (i.e. carrying value) resulting in a Level 1 classification in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of interest bearing demand deposits (e.g. interest bearing, savings and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable in demand at the reporting date (i.e. carrying value) resulting in a Level II classification in the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amounts of variable rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificate of deposits approximates their fair value at the reporting date in a Level II classification in the fair value hierarchy. Fair values for fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flows calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits resulting in a Level II classification.

 

Federal Funds purchased and repurchase agreements

 

The carrying amounts of federal funds and repurchase agreements generally mature within ninety days and approximate their fair value resulting in a Level II classification in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Federal Home Loan Advances

 

The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank Advances are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowings and are classified as a Level II in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Accrued interest receivable/payable

 

The carrying amounts of accrued interest receivable approximate fair value resulting in a Level III classification. The carrying amounts of accrued interest payable approximate fair value resulting in a Level II classification.

 

Off-balance sheet instruments

 

The fair value of off-balance-sheet instruments is based on the current fees that would be charged to enter into or terminate such arrangements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The fair value of commitments is not material.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 6 – FDIC LOSS SHARE RECEIVABLE

 

The activity in the FDIC loss share receivable which resulted from the acquisition of financial institutions covered under loss share agreements with the FDIC were as follows:

 

    Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
    2014   2013   2014   2013
                 
Beginning of period   $ 25,951     $ 41,189     $ 29,331     $ 46,735  
Cash received     (482 )     (1,018 )     (1,485 )     (3,745 )
Discount accretion     20       239       41       477  
Reduction for changes in cash flow estimates     (2,344 )     (5,161 )     (5,013 )     (8,218 )
Other     3       —         274       —    
End of period   $ 23,148     $ 35,249     $ 23,148     $ 35,249  

 

The reduction for changes in cash flow estimates is primarily due to resolutions of covered assets in excess of the amount expected, which includes sales, payoffs and transfers to (and sales of) other real estate owned as well as a reduction due to changes in expected cash flows of the remaining covered assets.

 

Pursuant to each loss share agreement, the Company calculates an estimated amount due to the FDIC related to losses in acquired assets. An amount is payable at the end of the year of each respective loss share agreement and is generally based on the actual losses incurred. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company calculated $4,488 and $4,218, respectively, due to the FDIC pursuant to these contracts and recorded these amounts in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

NOTE 7 – ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

ASU No. 2014-04, “Receivables-Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure,” clarifies that an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure, or the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, this ASU requires interim and annual disclosure of both the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. ASU No. 2014-04 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have an impact on the consolidated financial statements. 

 

ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” was a joint project initiated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard and disclosures for U.S. and international accounting standards that would: (1) remove inconsistencies and weaknesses in revenue requirements; (2) provide a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues; (3) improve comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets; (4) provide more useful information to users of financial statements through improved disclosure requirements and (5) simplify the preparation of financial statements by reducing the number of requirements to which an entity must refer. The guidance affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets. The core principle is 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. The guidance provides steps to follow to achieve the core principle. An entity should disclose sufficient information to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Qualitative and quantitative information is required about contracts with customers, significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of this guidance on its financial statements and disclosures, if any.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 8 – EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 

Basic earnings per common share is net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options and restricted stock.

 

    Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
    2014   2013   2014   2013
Net income   $ 2,000     $ 1,767     $ 4,686     $ 3,388  
Basic EPS:                                
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding     34,232,947       33,772,105       33,852,193       33,773,327  
Basic EPS   $ 0.06     $ 0.05     $ 0.14     $ 0.10  
                                 
Diluted EPS:                                
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding     34,232,947       33,772,105       33,852,193       33,773,327  
Effect of dilutive shares:                                
Stock options     681,547       141,446       586,006       112,311  
Restricted stock     131,963       43,816       109,851       34,238  
Total dilutive shares     35,046,457       33,957,367       34,548,050       33,919,876  
Diluted EPS   $ 0.06     $ 0.05     $ 0.14     $ 0.10  

 

NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company issues loan commitments, lines of credit, and letters of credit to meet its customers’ financing needs. Commitments to make loans are generally made for periods ranging from 60 to 90 days and may expire without being used. Off balance sheet risk to credit loss may exist up to the face amount of these instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies to make such commitments as are used to originate loans which include obtaining collateral at the time of exercise of the commitment.

 

The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

    June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013
    Fixed
Rate
  Variable
Rate
  Fixed
Rate
  Variable
Rate
Commitments to make loans   $ 35,331     $ 25,010     $ 29,104     $ 22,557  
Unused lines of credit     12,514       97,815       9,283       98,035  
Stand-by letters of credit     8,121       707       7,205       782  

 

The fixed rate loan commitments have interest rates generally ranging from 2.0% to 7.75% and the underlying loans have maturities ranging from three months to 30 years.

 

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1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

NOTE 10 –MERGER WITH VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP

 

On May 7, 2014, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Valley Merger Agreement”) with Valley National Bancorp (“Valley”), with Valley as the surviving entity (the “Valley Merger”). Immediately following the Valley Merger, 1st United Bank will merge with and into Valley National Bank, a national banking association and wholly owned subsidiary of Valley, with Valley National Bank surviving the Valley Merger. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Valley Merger Agreement, each share of common stock of the Company will be converted into 0.89 of a share of Valley common stock, subject to adjustment in the event the average closing price of Valley’s common stock during the 20 day business period ended five days prior to the closing of the Valley Merger (“Average Closing Price”), falls below $8.09 or rises above $12.13 and subject to the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares (the “Exchange Ratio”). In the event the Average Closing Price of Valley’s common stock is less than $8.09, then Valley will increase the 0.89 exchange ratio (or, in lieu of such increase, make a cash payment to shareholders of the Company) so that shareholders of the Company receive $7.20 of value in Valley common stock for each share of the Company’s common stock that they hold. In the event the Average Closing Price is greater than $12.13, then Valley will decrease the 0.89 exchange ratio so that shareholders of the Company receive $10.80 of value  in merger consideration for each share of the Company’s common stock that they hold. In addition, outstanding options to acquire shares of the Company’s common stock will become vested and each option share will be converted into the right to receive a cash payment from the Company immediately prior to the effective time of the Valley Merger equal to the per share consideration paid under the Valley Merger Agreement less the option exercise price per share. 

 

The Valley Merger Agreement provides certain termination rights for both Valley and the Company, and further provides that upon termination of the Valley Merger Agreement under certain circumstances, the Company will be obligated to pay Valley a termination fee of $14,500, plus Valley’s reasonable out-of-pocket expenses up to $750.

 

Completion of the Valley Merger is subject to satisfaction of various conditions, including (i) receipt of the requisite approval of the Valley Merger by the Company’s shareholders, (ii) receipt of the requisite approval of the amendment to Valley’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of authorized Valley common stock by shareholders of Valley, (iii) receipt of regulatory approvals, (iv) the absence of any law or order prohibiting the Valley Merger, (v) effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4 filed by Valley with respect to the Valley common stock to be issued to the Company’s shareholders upon consummation the Valley Merger, and (vi) qualification of the Valley Merger as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Completion of the Valley Merger is also subject to prior receipt by Valley of the written consent of the FDIC for the assignment of the shared-loss agreements between the Company and the FDIC to Valley, which was received during the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Company incurred merger related expenses of $962 related to this transaction.

 

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial condition and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with such financial statements. Management’s discussion and analysis is divided into subsections entitled “Business Overview,” “Operating Results,” “Financial Condition,” “Capital Resources,” “Cash Flows and Liquidity,” “Off Balance Sheet Arrangements,” and “Critical Accounting Policies.” Our financial condition and operating results principally reflect those of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, 1st United Bank (“1st United”) and Equitable Equity Lending (“EEL”). The consolidated entity is referred to as the “Company,” “Bancorp,” “we,” “us,” or “our.”

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including this MD&A section, contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, estimates and intentions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “goal,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

 

All forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Our actual future results may differ materially from those set forth in our forward-looking statements. Please see the Introductory Note and Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated from time to time, and in our other filings made from time to time with the SEC after the date of this report.

 

However, other factors besides those listed above, or in our Quarterly Report or in our Annual Report, also could adversely affect our results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.

 

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

 

We are a financial holding company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with principal corporate operations in West Palm Beach, Florida.

 

We follow a business plan that emphasizes the delivery of banking services to businesses and individuals in our geographic market who desire a high level of personalized service. The business plan includes business banking, services to professionals, real estate lending and private banking, as well as full community banking products and services. The business plan also provides for an emphasis on our Small Business Administration and Export-Import Bank lending programs, as well as on small business lending. We focus on the building of a balanced loan and deposit portfolio, with emphasis on low cost liabilities.

 

As is the case with banking institutions generally, our operations are materially and significantly influenced by general economic conditions and by related monetary and fiscal policies of financial institution regulatory agencies, including the Federal Reserve Bank and the FDIC. Deposit flows and costs of funds are influenced by interest rates on competing investments and general market rates of interest. Lending activities are affected by the demand for financing of real estate and other types of loans, which in turn is affected by the interest rates at which such financing may be offered and other factors affecting local demand and availability of funds. We face strong competition in the attraction of deposits (our primary source of lendable funds) and in the origination of loans.

 

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Recent Development - Merger with Valley National Bancorp

 

On May 7, 2014, the Company entered into the Valley Merger Agreement with Valley, with Valley as the surviving entity (the “Valley Merger”). Immediately following the Valley Merger, 1st United Bank will merge with and into Valley National Bank, a national banking association and wholly owned subsidiary of Valley, with Valley National Bank surviving the merger. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Valley Merger Agreement, each share of common stock of the Company will be converted into 0.89 of a share of Valley common stock, subject to adjustment in the event the Average Closing Price of Valley’s common stock during the 20 day business period ending five days prior to the closing of the Valley Merger (“Average Closing Price”), falls below $8.09 or rises above $12.13 and subject to the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares (the “Exchange Ratio”). In the event the Average Closing Price of Valley’s common stock is less than $8.09, then Valley will increase the 0.89 exchange ratio (or, in lieu of such increase, make a cash payment to shareholders of the Company) so that shareholders of the Company receive $7.20 in Valley common stock for each share of the Company’s common stock that they hold. In the event the Average Closing Price is greater than $12.13, then Valley will decrease the 0.89 exchange ratio so that shareholders of the Company receive $10.80 in merger consideration for each share of the Company’s common stock that they hold. In addition, outstanding options to acquire shares of the Company’s common stock will become vested and each option share will be converted into the right to receive a cash payment from the Company immediately prior to the effective time of the Valley Merger equal to the per share consideration paid under the Valley Merger Agreement less the option exercise price per share.

 

The Valley Merger Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, and covenants of Valley and the Company, including, among others, a covenant that requires (i) each of Valley and the Company to conduct its business in the ordinary course and consistent with past banking practice during the period between the execution of the Valley Merger Agreement and consummation of the Valley Merger and (ii) the Company to not engage in certain kinds of transactions during such period (without the prior written consent of Valley). The Company has also agreed, subject to certain exceptions generally related to the Board’s evaluation and exercise of its fiduciary duties, to not (i) solicit proposals relating to alternative business combination transactions from third parties or (ii) enter into discussions or negotiations with, or provide confidential information to, any third party in connection with any proposals for alternative business combination transactions. Valley has also agreed, as a condition to closing the Valley Merger, to seek shareholder approval of an amendment to Valley’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of authorized common stock of Valley by 100 million shares. The Valley Merger Agreement provides certain termination rights for both Valley and the Company, and further provides that upon termination of the Valley Merger Agreement under certain circumstances, the Company will be obligated to pay Valley a termination fee of $14.5 million, plus Valley’s reasonable out-of-pocket expenses up to $750,000.

 

Completion of the Valley Merger is subject to satisfaction of various conditions, including (i) receipt of the requisite approval of the Valley Merger by the Company’s shareholders, (ii) receipt of the requisite approval of the amendment to Valley’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of authorized Valley common stock by shareholders of Valley, (iii) receipt of regulatory approvals, (iv) the absence of any law or order prohibiting the Valley Merger, (v) effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4 filed by Valley with respect to the Valley common stock to be issued to the Company’s shareholders upon consummation the Valley Merger, and (vi) qualification of the Valley Merger as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Completion of the Valley Merger is also subject to prior receipt by Valley of the written consent of the FDIC for the assignment of the shared-loss agreements between the Company and the FDIC to Valley, which was received during the quarter ended June 30, 2014. In addition, each party’s obligation to consummate the Valley Merger is subject to certain other conditions, including the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the other party and compliance by the other party with its covenants in all material respects.

 

Four actions were filed in the Circuit Court for the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, each on behalf of a putative class of Company shareholders, against the Company, the Company’s directors and Valley, challenging the Valley Merger of the Company with and into Valley. Those cases were filed on May 22, 2014 ( Louis Chaykin v. 1st United et al., No. 2014-CA-006268), May 27, 2014 ( John Solak v. 1 st United et al., No. 2014-CA-6391), and June 23, 2014 ( Elaine Berman v. 1st United et al., No. 2014-CA-007628 and Rice v. 1st United et al., No. 2014-CA-007624). Chaykin v. 1st United was voluntarily dismissed by the named plaintiff on June 2, 2014; Solak v. 1st United was voluntarily dismissed by the named plaintiff on July 7, 2014; Berman v. 1 st United was voluntarily dismissed by the named plaintiff on July 10, 2014; and Rice v. 1st United Berman v. 1st United was voluntarily dismissed by the named plaintiff on July 21, 2014.  The complaints had alleged that the individual defendants, who are directors of the Company, breached their fiduciary duties of loyalty, care, diligence, candor, independence, good faith and fair dealing owed to the shareholders of the Company; that the Company and Valley aided and abetted the alleged fiduciary breaches; that the Valley Merger consideration is unfair to the Company shareholders; that management of the Company have material conflicts of interest; and that the Valley Merger Agreement has preclusive deal protection devices. The complaints sought, among other things, an order enjoining the defendants from proceeding with and consummating the transaction, and other equitable and monetary relief. The Company, the individual defendants and Valley vigorously denied the claims. The Company’s Board of Directors believed that these were typical meritless strike suits. The Company, the individual defendants and Valley vigorously defended the claims, which were then dismissed.

 

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Recent Mergers & Acquisitions

 

Merger of Enterprise Bancorp, Inc.

 

On July 1, 2013, we completed our acquisition of Enterprise Bancorp, Inc., a Florida corporation (“EBI”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary Enterprise Bank of Florida, a Florida-chartered commercial bank (“Enterprise”), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “EBI Merger Agreement”), dated March 22, 2013, as amended, by and among the Company, 1st United Bank, EBI and Enterprise. 1st United acquired approximately $159.2 million in loans, with an average yield of 5.08%, and approximately $177 million of deposits, with an average cost of 0.53%. Total consideration for the net assets acquired was $45.6 million (or 1.22 times tangible book value, as defined by the EBI Merger Agreement) which was comprised of $5.1 million in cash, $20.1 million in classified and non-performing loans, $18.3 million in non-investment grade and non-performing investments, other investments and derivatives and $1.7 million in OREO and other repossessed assets. The Company did not acquire any non-performing loans, OREO or non-investment grade investments due to the acquisition of EBI.

 

We accounted for the transaction under the acquisition method of accounting which requires purchased assets and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. See Note 4 for additional information related to the fair value of loans acquired. We use third party valuations to determine the fair value of the core deposit intangible, securities and deposits. The valuation of FHLB advances was based on current rates for similar borrowings. As of June 30, 2014, the estimated fair values are considered final.

 

The former Enterprise provides 1st United continued expansion within the attractive northern Palm Beach County, Florida marketplace, providing opportunities for new loan and deposit growth. In addition, of the three banking centers acquired one EBI banking center was consolidated into an existing 1st United banking center during the third quarter 2013. In addition, one of 1 st United’s banking centers was consolidated into a banking center of the former Enterprise. The result was one net new 1st United banking center located in Jupiter, Florida. We incurred merger related expenses of $1.7 million primarily during the third quarter of 2013 related to the integration of operations and terminations of leases and contracts. Total goodwill recorded was $5.5 million. We integrated the EBI operations during the third quarter of 2013.

 

Financial Overview

 

OPERATING RESULTS

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2014, we reported net income of $2.0 million compared to net income of $1.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. The increase in net income was due to increased interest income on securities, an increase in average balance of loans held and the related interest income offset by a reduction in gain accretion from acquired loans, a reduction in provision for loan losses and operating expenses. The quarter was also impacted by $962,000 in merger expenses related to the Valley Merger. The Company reported earnings per share of $0.06 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $0.05 per share for the comparable quarter in 2013. Excluding the merger related expenses, pro-forma earnings per share would have been $0.09 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, we reported net income of $4.7 million, compared to net income of $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period ended June 30, 2013 was mostly the result of an increase in interest income on securities, an increase in average balance of loans held and the related interest income offset by a reduction in gain accretion from acquired loans and a reduction in the provision for loan losses offset by an increase in salaries and employee benefits and merger related expenses. The Company reported earnings per share of $0.14 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $0.10 per share for the comparable six months in 2013. Excluding the merger related expenses, pro-forma earnings per share would have been $0.16 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

 

Net interest margin was 4.85% for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to 5.79% for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Net interest margin was 4.91% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to 5.45% for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

 

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The Company recorded provision for loan losses of $550,000 and $883,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to provision for loan losses of $1.3 million and $2.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.
Net loans increased by approximately $7.8 million to $1.13 billion at June 30, 2014 as compared to December 31, 2013 as a result of new loan production and loan advances of $162.6 million which was partially offset by payoffs, resolutions, including transfers to OREO and charge-offs, and principal payments of $154.5 million during the period.
Non-performing assets at June 30, 2014 represented 1.63% of total assets compared to 1.87% at December 31, 2013. Non-performing assets not covered by the Loss Share Agreements represented 0.78% of total assets at June 30, 2014 compared to 0.91% at December 31, 2013.
There were no gains on sales of securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to gains on sales of securities of $609,000 and $732,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) decreased by $5.3 million to $13.3 million at June 30, 2014 from $18.6 million at December 31, 2013. The change was due to the sale of OREO of $8.2 million and fair value adjustments on existing properties of $590,000 which was partially offset by the foreclosure of $2.9 million of loans. Net gains on the sale of OREO for three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were $437,000 and $393,000, respectively. Net, gains on the sale of OREO for six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were $651,000 and $833,000, respectively.
The FDIC loss share receivable was reduced by approximately $6.2 million from $29.3 million at December 31, 2013 to $23.1 million at June 30, 2014. The decrease was due to cash receipts of approximately $1.5 million, a reduction of $5.0 million related to adjustments resulting from the disposition of acquired loans at above their discounted carrying values and the impact of changes in anticipated cash flows offset by accretion of income on the receivable of $41,000.
Deposits decreased by $155.1 million from $1.55 billion at December 31, 2013 to $1.39 billion at June 30, 2014 due to the payout of a $128 million short term deposit in January 2014 and normal customer balance fluctuations. Non-interest bearing deposits increased by $2.7 million to $529.0 million at June 30, 2014, as compared to December 31, 2013.  The percentage of non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits was approximately 38% at June 30, 2014 and approximately 34% at December 31, 2013.

 

Analysis for Three Month Periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income, which constitutes our principal source of income, represents the excess of interest income on interest-earning assets over interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Our principal interest-earning assets are federal funds sold, investment securities and loans. Our interest-bearing liabilities primarily consist of time deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts (“NOW accounts”), savings deposits and money market accounts. We invest the funds attracted by these interest-bearing liabilities in interest-earning assets. Accordingly, our net interest income depends upon the volume of average interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.

 

The following table reflects the components of net interest income, setting forth for the periods presented, (1) average assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity, (2) interest income earned on interest-earning assets and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, (3) average yields earned on interest-earning assets and average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, (4) our net interest spread (i.e., the average yield on interest-earning assets less the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities) and (5) our net interest margin (i.e., the net yield on interest-earning assets).

 

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Net interest earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are reflected in the following table:

 

    June 30, 2014   June 30, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)   Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Average
Rates
Earned/
Paid
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Average
Rates
Earned/
Paid
Assets                                                
Interest-earning assets                                                
Loans   $ 1,142,130     $ 16,957       5.96 %   $ 938,128     $ 18,741       8.01 %
Investment securities     323,075       2,011       2.49 %     326,100       1,648       2.02 %
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements     46,555       153       1.32 %     97,027       157       0.65 %
Total interest-earning assets     1,511,760       19,121       5.07 %     1,361,255       20,546       6.05 %
Non interest-earning assets     219,024                       220,682                  
Allowance for loan losses     (10,117 )                     (9,915 )                
Total assets   $ 1,720,667                     $ 1,572,022                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                                
Interest-bearing liabilities                                                
NOW accounts   $ 210,133     $ 61       0.12 %   $ 186,017     $ 59       0.13 %
Money market accounts     329,443       248       0.30 %     320,558       243       0.30 %
Savings accounts     55,569       16       0.12 %     62,069       40       0.26 %
Certificates of deposit     280,396       457       0.65 %     288,290       552       0.77 %
Fed funds purchased and repurchase agreements     20,106       5       0.10 %     16,147       4       0.10 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings     35,013       49       0.56 %     —         —         0.00 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities     930,660       836       0.36 %     873,081       898       0.41 %
                                                 
Non-interest bearing liabilities                                                
Demand deposit accounts     536,530                       453,339                  
Other liabilities     14,650                       6,584                  
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities     551,180                       459,923                  
Shareholders’ equity     238,827                       239,018                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 1,720,667                     $ 1,572,022                  
Net interest spread           $ 18,285       4.71 %           $ 19,648       5.64 %
                                                 
Net interest on average earning assets – Margin                     4.85 %                     5.79 %

 

Net interest income was $18.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to $19.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 6.9%. The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in accretion income on resolved acquired assets offset by an increase in interest income related to loans and securities due to an increase in the average balances. Total accretion income decreased quarter over quarter by $3.6 million which includes a decrease of $2.7 million of accretion on the disposal of assets acquired above the discounted carrying value of the asset and accretion of discounts on purchased credit impaired loans due to changes in the estimated cash flows. The increase in average loans was due to the acquisition of EBI on July 1, 2013 and net loan originations.

 

Interest earnings for the current quarter were positively impacted by the accretion of discounts related to acquired loans of approximately $3.6 million as compared to $7.3 million for the same period in 2013. Included in the $3.6 million of accretion of discount for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 was approximately $2.7 million related to the disposition of assets acquired in the transactions above the discounted carrying value of the asset and accretion of discounts on purchase credit impaired loans due to increases in estimated cash flows. For the quarter ended June 30, 2014, we took a charge of approximately $2.3 million, including $335,000 related to the resolution of other real estate owned, as an adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable. This charge was recorded in non-interest income within the consolidated statements of operations and was substantially related to changes in cash flows of loss share assets. Included in the $7.3 million of accretion discount for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 was approximately $5.4 million related to the disposition of assets above the discounted carrying values and accretion of discounts on purchase credit impaired loans due to increases in estimated cash flows. For the quarter ended June 30, 2013, we took a charge of approximately $5.2 million, including $312,000 million related to the resolution of other real estate owned, as an adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable. This charge was recorded in non-interest income within the consolidated statements of operations substantially related to changes in cash flows of loss share assets.

 

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The net interest margin (i.e., net interest income divided by average earning assets) decreased 94 basis points from 5.79% during the three months ended June 30, 2013 to 4.85% during the three months ended June 30, 2014. Accretion of loan discounts of $3.6 million on acquired loans added approximately 98 basis points to the quarter ended June 30, 2014 net interest margin. Of the 98 basis points, 71 basis points related to resolved loss share assets and changes in cash flows during the quarter. This compares to accretion of loan discount of $7.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2013, which added approximately 215 basis points to the June 30, 2013 margin. Of the 215 basis points for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, 159 basis points related to resolved loss share assets and changes in cash flows. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, average loans represented 66.4% of total average assets and 79.8% of total average deposits and customer repurchase agreements, compared to average loans of 59.9% of total average assets and average loans of 70.73% to total average deposits and customer repurchase agreements at June 30, 2013. Our cost of funds was approximately 4 basis points lower for the three months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to June 30, 2013, primarily as a result of lower rates offered on our deposit products.

 

Rate Volume Analysis

 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding changes in our interest income and interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2013. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to changes in interest rate and changes in the volume. Changes in both volume and rate have been allocated based on the proportionate absolute changes in each category.

 

Changes in interest earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

    June 30, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in thousands)   Change in
Interest
Income/
Expense
  Variance
Due to
Volume
Changes
  Variance
Due to
Rate
Changes
Assets                        
Interest-earning assets                        
Loans   $ (1,784 )   $ 3,595     $ (5,379 )
Investment securities     363       (15 )     378  
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements     (4 )     (110 )     106  
                         
Total interest-earning assets   $ (1,425 )   $ 3,470     $ (4,895 )
Liabilities                        
Interest-bearing liabilities                        
NOW accounts   $ 2     $ 7     $ (5 )
Money market accounts     5       7       (2 )
Savings accounts     (24 )     (4 )     (20 )
Certificates of deposit     (95 )     (15 )     (80 )
Fed funds purchased and repurchase agreements     1       1       —    
Other borrowings     49       49       —    
                         
Total interest-bearing liabilities     (62 )     45       (107 )
                         
Net interest spread   $ (1,363 )   $ 3,425     $ (4,788 )

 

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Non-interest Income, Non-interest Expense, Provision for Loan Losses, and Income Tax Expense - Three Month Periods Ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013

 

The following is a schedule of non-interest income for three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively:

 

    Three months ended    
(Dollars in thousands)   June 30,
2014
  June 30,
2013
  Difference
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts   $ 828     $ 803     $ 25  
Net gains on sales of other real estate owned     437       393       44  
Net gains on sales of securities     —         609       (609 )
Net gains on sales of loans held for sale     —         12       (12 )
Increase in cash surrender value of Company owned life insurance     156       146       10  
Adjustment to FDIC loss share receivable     (2,324 )     (4,922 )     2,598  
Other     172       240       (68 )
Total non-interest income   $ (731 )   $ (2,719 )   $ 1,988  

 

Non-interest income includes service charges and fees on deposit accounts, net gains or losses on sales of securities, and all other items of income, other than interest, resulting from our business activities. Non-interest income increased by $2.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 when compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2013. The increase was principally a result of the decrease in the adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable due to less resolution of assets above their carrying value offset by a reduction in gains on the sales of securities quarter over quarter.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2014, we received proceeds from the sale of OREO properties of $3.1 million with a carrying value of $2.6 million and recorded a net gain of $437,000 on the these dispositions as compared to sales of $2.6 million of OREO with a carrying value of $2.2 million resulting in a net gain of $393,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Net gains on the resolution of OREO covered under loss sharing agreements for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were $428,000 and $388,000, respectively.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2014, we had no sales of securities. During the three months ended June 30, 2013, we sold approximately $21.9 million in securities for gains on the sale of $609,000.

 

The adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 represented a $2.3 million expense related to changes in cash flows on assets covered by Loss Share Agreements and the resolution of OREO property which reduces the FDIC receivable. This compares to $5.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. These amounts were partially offset by interest income earned on the FDIC receivable of $20,000 and $239,000 for the quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

Non-interest expense is comprised of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expense and other operating expenses incurred in supporting our various business activities. Non-interest expense increased by $386,000, or 3.0%, from $12.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 to $13.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The increase was due to expense of merger costs related to the Valley acquisition in the second quarter 2014 offset by a reduction in branch disposal costs and a reduction in loan expenses.

 

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The following summarizes the changes in non-interest expense accounts for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2013:

 

    Three months ended    
(Dollars in thousands)   June 30,
2014
  June 30,
2013
  Difference
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 6,120     $ 6,028     $ 92  
Occupancy and equipment     2,062       1,969       93  
Data processing     963       926       37  
Telephone     255       218       37  
Stationery and supplies     88       98       (10 )
Amortization of intangibles     186       166       20  
Professional fees     362       452       (90 )
Advertising     54       47       7  
    Merger reorganization expense     962       128       834  
    Disposal of banking center     37       404       (367 )
Regulatory assessment     360       370       (10 )
Other real estate owned expense     437       457       (20 )
Loan expense     257       455       (198 )
Other     1,071       1,110       (39 )
Total non-interest expense   $ 13,214     $ 12,828     $ 386  

 

Salary and employee benefits increased by approximately $92,000 or 1.5% to $6.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $6.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase was primarily due to staff additions from the EBI acquisition and increased incentive compensation related to various production goals period-over-period.

 

Merger reorganization expense in the second quarter 2014 of $962,000 included legal and investment adviser fees associated with the acquisition of the Company by Valley. Merger reorganization expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 related to the acquisition of EBI on July 1, 2013.

 

Disposal of banking centers for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 relates to the strategic decision to close one banking center on the west coast of Florida during the third quarter 2014. The $37,000 relates to the remaining lease expense for that location. The $404,000 expense in the second quarter of 2013 relates to facility lease and leasehold improvement expense for the closure of one banking center on the west coast of Florida.

 

Other real estate owned (“OREO”) expense decreased by approximately $20,000 to $437,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to $457,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The change was primarily due to an increase in write downs on OREO properties offset by a reduction in OREO expenses period over period due to changes in estimated fair values. Total write downs were $345,000 during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $114,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

 

Loan expense primarily includes the costs associated with the collection of legacy as well as loss sharing assets. Loan expense decreased by $198,000 from $455,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 as compared to $257,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The change was primarily due to a reduction in non-performing non-loss share assets period-over-period and a reduction in expenses associated with loss share loans.

 

The provision for loan losses is charged to earnings to bring the allowance for loan losses to a level deemed adequate by management and is based upon anticipated experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by us, the amounts of past due and non-performing loans, general economic conditions, particularly as they relate to our market area, and other factors related to the collectability of our loan portfolio. During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, we recorded $550,000 in provision for loan losses as compared to $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease in the provision for loan losses quarter-over-quarter was due to a reduction in charge-offs and a reduction of impaired assets. Total charge-offs were $629,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to $793,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Impaired loans were $35.6 million at June 30, 2013 compared to $25.8 million at June 30, 2014.

 

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We recorded income tax expense of $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Part of the increase was due to higher pretax income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2013. Additionally, our income tax expense was impacted by merger expenses of $962,000, a portion of which are considered non-deductible from an income tax perspective.

 

Analysis for Six Month Periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income, which constitutes our principal source of income, represents the excess of interest income on interest-earning assets over interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Our principal interest-earning assets are federal funds sold, investment securities and loans. Our interest-bearing liabilities primarily consist of time deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts (“NOW accounts”), savings deposits and money market accounts. We invest the funds attracted by these interest-bearing liabilities in interest-earning assets. Accordingly, our net interest income depends upon the volume of average interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.

 

Net interest earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are reflected in the following table:

 

    June 30, 2014   June 30, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)   Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Average
Rates
Earned/
Paid
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Average
Rates
Earned/
Paid
Assets                                                
Interest-earning assets                                                
Loans   $ 1,148,345     $ 34,244       6.01 %   $ 926,331     $ 34,912       7.60 %
Investment securities     325,663       4,114       2.53 %     308,642       3,016       1.95 %
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements     43,537       301       1.39 %     111,944       338       0.61 %
Total interest-earning assets     1,517,545       38,659       5.14 %     1,346,917       38,266       5.73 %
Non interest-earning assets     222,980                       224,811                  
Allowance for loan losses     (9,968 )                     (9,988 )                
Total assets   $ 1,730,557                     $ 1,561,740                  
                                                 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                                
Interest-bearing liabilities                                                
NOW accounts   $ 212,398     $ 122       0.12 %   $ 179,024     $ 113       0.13 %
Money market accounts     330,261       493       0.30 %     318,964       500       0.32 %
Savings accounts     56,873       32       0.11 %     62,590       80       0.26 %
Certificates of deposit     284,188       932       0.66 %     297,305       1,186       0.80 %
Fed funds purchased and repurchase agreements     18,531       9       0.10 %     17,710       10       0.11 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings     45,015       105       0.47 %     —         —         0.00 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities     947,266       1,693       0.36 %     875,593       1,889       0.44 %
                                                 
Non-interest bearing liabilities                                                
Demand deposit accounts     531,672                       441,255                  
Other liabilities     14,700                       6,529                  
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities     546,372                       447,784                  
Shareholders’ equity     236,919                       238,363                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 1,730,557                     $ 1,561,740                  
Net interest spread           $ 36,966       4.78 %           $ 36,377       5.29 %
                                                 
Net interest on average earning assets – Margin                     4.91 %                     5.45 %

 

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Net interest income was $37.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to $36.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $589,000, or 1.6%. The increase resulted primarily from increase in average earning assets of $170.6 million or 12.7% due the acquisition of EBI in July 2013 and net loan originations as well as increases in securities offset by a reduction in accretion income. Accretion income decreased period-over-period by $4.6 million which includes a decrease in accretion of $2.9 million on the disposal of assets acquired above the discounted carrying value of the asset and accretion of discounts on purchased credit impaired loans due to changes in the estimated cash flows. Cost of funds were reduced by 12 basis points period over period.

 

Interest earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were positively impacted by the accretion of discounts related to acquired loans of approximately $7.6 million as compared to $12.2 million for the same period in 2013. Included in the $7.6 million of accretion of discount for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was approximately $5.5 million related to the disposition of assets acquired in the transactions above the discounted carrying value of the asset and accretion of discounts on purchase credit impaired loans due to increases in estimated cash flows. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, we took a charge of approximately $5.0 million, including $633,000 related to the resolution of other real estate owned, as an adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable. This charge was recorded in non-interest income within the consolidated statements of operations and was substantially related to changes in cash flows of loss share assets. Included in the $12.2 million of accretion discount for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was approximately $8.4 million related to the disposition of assets above the discounted carrying values and accretion of discounts on purchase credit impaired loans due to increases in estimated cash flows. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, we took a charge of approximately $8.2 million, including $658,000 related to the resolution of other real estate owned, as an adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable. This charge was recorded in non-interest income within the consolidated statements of operations substantially related to changes in cash flows of loss share assets.

 

The net interest margin (i.e., net interest income divided by average earning assets) decreased 54 basis points from 5.45% during the six months ended June 30, 2013 to 4.91% during the six months ended June 30, 2014. Accretion of loan discounts of $7.6 million on acquired loans added approximately 101 basis points to the net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2014. Of the 101 basis points, 73 basis points related to resolved loss share assets and changes in cash flows during the period. This compares to accretion of loan discount of $12.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2013, which added approximately 182 basis points to the June 30, 2013 margin. Of the 182 basis points for the six months ended June 30, 2013, 126 basis points related to resolved loss share assets and changes in cash flows. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, average loans represented 66.4% of total average assets and 80.1% of total average deposits and customer repurchase agreements, compared to average loans of 59.31% of total average assets and average loans of 70.34% to total average deposits and customer repurchase agreements at June 30, 2013. Our cost of funds was approximately 12 basis points lower for the six months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to June 30, 2013, primarily as a result of lower rates offered on our deposit products.

 

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Rate Volume Analysis

The following table sets forth certain information regarding changes in our interest income and interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2013. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to changes in interest rate and changes in the volume. Changes in both volume and rate have been allocated based on the proportionate absolute changes in each category.

 

Changes in interest earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

    June 30, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in thousands)   Change in
Interest
Income/
Expense
  Variance
Due to
Volume
Changes
  Variance
Due to
Rate
Changes
Assets                        
Interest-earning assets                        
Loans   $ (668 )   $ 7,434     $ (8,102 )
Investment securities     1,098       174       924  
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements     (37 )     (292 )     255  
                         
Total interest-earning assets   $ 393     $ 7,316     $ (6,923 )
Liabilities                        
Interest-bearing liabilities                        
NOW accounts   $ 9     $ 20     $ (11 )
Money market accounts     (7 )     17       (24 )
Savings accounts     (48 )     (7 )     (41 )
Certificates of deposit     (254 )     (50 )     (204 )
Fed funds purchased and repurchase agreements     (1 )     —         (1 )
Other borrowings     105       105       —    
                         
Total interest-bearing liabilities     (196 )     85       (281 )
                         
Net interest spread   $ 589     $ 7,231     $ (6,642 )

 

Non-interest Income, Non-interest Expense, Provision for Loan Losses, and Income Tax Expense – Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013

 

The following is a schedule of non-interest income for six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively:

 

    Six months ended    
(Dollars in thousands)   June 30,
2014
  June 30,
2013
  Difference
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts   $ 1,638     $ 1,599     $ 39  
Net gains on sales of other real estate owned     651       833       (182 )
Net gains on sales of securities     —         732       (732 )
Net gains on sales of loans held for sale     —         58       (58 )
Increase in cash surrender value of Company owned life insurance     314       293       21  
Adjustment to FDIC loss share receivable     (4,972 )     (7,741 )     2,769  
Other     392       520       (128 )
Total non-interest income   $ (1,977 )   $ (3,706 )   $ 1,729  

 

Non-interest income includes service charges and fees on deposit accounts, net gains or losses on sales of securities, and all other items of income, other than interest, resulting from our business activities. Non-interest income increased by $1.7 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase was principally a result of a decrease in the adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable due to less resolution of assets above their carrying value period- over-period offset by a reduction in the gains on the sales of other real estate, no sales of securities or loans held for sale in the current year. .

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we received proceeds from the sale of OREO properties of $8.2 million with a carrying value of $7.5 million and recorded a net gain of $651,000 on the these dispositions as compared to sales of $5.2 million of OREO with a carrying value of $4.4 million resulting in a net gain of $833,000 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Net gains on the resolution of OREO covered under loss sharing agreements for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were $739,000 and $797,000, respectively.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we had no sales of securities. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, we sold approximately $30.8 million in securities for gains on the sale of $732,000.

 

The adjustment to the FDIC loss share receivable during the six months ended June 30, 2014 represented a $5.0 million expense related to changes in cash flows on assets covered by Loss Share Agreements and the resolution of OREO property which reduces the FDIC receivable. This compares to $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. These amounts were partially offset by interest income earned on the FDIC receivable of $41,000 and $477,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

Non-interest expense is comprised of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expense and other operating expenses incurred in supporting our various business activities. Non-interest expense increased by $811,000, or 3.2%, from $25.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 to $26.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase was due to the inclusion of merger expenses associated with the Valley transaction and increase in salary and occupancy expense in 2014 due to the acquisition of EBI in July 2013 offset by a reduction in costs associated with the disposal of a banking center and reductions in loan and OREO expenses period over period.

The following summarizes the changes in non-interest expense accounts for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2013:

    Six months ended    
(Dollars in thousands)   June 30,
2014
  June 30,
2013
  Difference
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 12,677     $ 12,227     $ 450  
Occupancy and equipment     4,083       3,938       145  
Data processing     1,948       1,856       92  
Telephone     514       447       67  
Stationery and supplies     162       189       (27 )
Amortization of intangibles     381       339       42  
Professional fees     779       839       (60 )
Advertising     123       135       (12 )
Merger reorganization expense     962       128       834  
Disposal of banking center     37       404       (367 )
Regulatory assessment     779       728       51  
OREO expense     839       1,037       (198 )
Loan expense     618       803       (185 )
Other     2,213       2,234       (21 )
Total non-interest expense   $ 26,115     $ 25,304     $ 811  

Salary and employee benefits increased by approximately $450,000 to $12.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $12.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, primarily due to an increase in costs associated with employee benefit programs and the increase in the number of employees due to the acquisition of EBI.

Occupancy expenses increased by $145,000 or 3.7% from $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 to $4.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase was due to lease expense associated with the acquisition of EBI.

 

Merger reorganization expense in the six months ended June 30, 2014 of $962,000 included legal and investment adviser fees associated with the acquisition of the Company by Valley. Merger reorganization expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2013 related to the acquisition of EBI on July 1, 2013.

 

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Disposal of banking centers for the six months ended June 30, 2014 relates to the strategic decision to close one banking center on the west coast of Florida during the third quarter 2014. The $37,000 relates to the remaining lease expense for that location. The $404,000 expense in the second quarter of 2013 relates to facility lease and leasehold improvement expense for the closure of one banking center on the west coast of Florida.

OREO expense decreased by $198,000 to $839,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The change was due to a slight decrease in write downs on OREO due to changes in estimated fair values during the six months ended June 30, 2014 on properties of $590,000 as compared to $642,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and a reduction in overall OREO expenses.

Loan expenses primarily include the costs associated with the collection of non-loss sharing agreements as well as loss sharing assets. Loan expenses decreased by $185,000 from $803,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 to $618,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The change was primarily due a reduction in impaired and classified loans period-over-period and a reduction in expenses associated with loss share loans.

The provision for loan losses is charged to earnings to bring the allowance for loan losses to a level deemed adequate by management and is based upon anticipated experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by us, the amounts of past due and non-performing loans, general economic conditions, particularly as they relate to our market area, and other factors related to the collectability of our loan portfolio. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded $883,000 in provision for loan losses as compared to $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease in the provision for loan losses between the two periods was primarily due to a reduction in impaired and classified loans period-over-period and a reduction in charge-offs. Charge-offs for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $926,000 as compared to $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

We recorded income tax expense of $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $2.0 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Part of the increase was due to higher pretax income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2013. Additionally, our income tax expense was impacted by merger expenses of $962,000 which a portion are considered non-deductible from an income tax perspective

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

At June 30, 2014, our total assets were $1.7 billion and our net loans were $1.132 billion or 66.7% of total assets. At December 31, 2013, our total assets were $1.845 billion and our net loans were $1.125 million or 61.0% of total assets. Cash and cash equivalents decreased primarily as a result of the withdrawal by one customer of a short term deposit of $128 million in January 2014 and net loan origination for the six months ended June 30, 2014. Total loans increased by approximately $7.8 million to $1.13 billion at June 30, 2014 due to new loan production and loan advances of $162.6 million offset by payoffs, resolutions, including transfers to OREO and charge-offs, and principal reductions of $154.5 million.

At June 30, 2014, the allowance for loan losses was $10.0 million or 0.88% of total loans. At December 31, 2013, the allowance for loan losses was $9.6 million or 0.85% of total loans.

 

Securities available for sale decreased by $7.5 million to $320.5 million at June 30, 2014 due to maturities and principal payments of $16.7 million offset by a reduction in the net unrealized loss of $10.3 million since December 31, 2013.

 

At June 30, 2014, our total deposits were $1.39 billion, a decrease of $155.1 million compared to $1.548 billion at December 31, 2013, mostly due to the withdrawal by one customer of a short term deposit of $128 million in January of 2014. Non-interest bearing deposits represented 38.0% of total deposits at June 30, 2014 compared to 34.0% at December 31, 2013.

 

Loan Quality

 

Management seeks to maintain a high quality loan portfolio through sound underwriting and lending practices. The banking industry and its regulators view elements of loan concentrations as a concern that can give rise to deterioration in loan quality if not managed effectively. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 86.6% and 85.6%, respectively, of the total loan portfolio was collateralized by commercial and residential real estate mortgages.

 

Loan concentrations are defined as amounts loaned to a number of borrowers engaged in similar activities, and/or located in the same region, sufficient to cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions. We regularly monitor these concentrations in order to consider adjustments in our lending practices to reflect economic conditions, loan-to-deposit ratios, and industry trends. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no concentration of loans within any portfolio category to any group of borrowers engaged in similar activities or in a similar business (other than noted below) that exceeded 10% of total loans, except that as of such dates loans collateralized with mortgages on real estate represented 86.6% and 85.6%, respectively, of the total loan portfolio and were to a broad base of borrowers in varying activities, businesses, locations and real estate types.

 

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At 1st United, we consider our focus to be in business banking. Through our business banking activities, we provide commercial purpose real estate secured loans as referenced above and also provide commercial and residential real estate loans. Business banking also provides loan facilities ranging from commercial purpose non-real estate secured loans, to lines of credit, Export/Import Bank loans, SBA loans and letters of credit.

 

Commercial loans, unlike residential real estate loans (which generally are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to repay from employment and other income and which are collateralized by real property with values tending to be more readily ascertainable), are non-real estate secured commercial loans typically underwritten on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of its business and generally are collateralized by a variety of business assets, such as accounts receivable, equipment and inventory. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial loans may be substantially dependent on the success of the business itself, which is subject to adverse conditions in the economy. Commercial loans are generally repaid from operational earnings, the collection of rent, or conversion of assets. Commercial loans can also entail certain additional risks when they involve larger loan balances to single borrowers or a related group of borrowers, resulting in a more concentrated loan portfolio. Further, the collateral underlying the loans may depreciate over time, cannot be appraised with as much precision as residential real estate, and may fluctuate in value based on the success of the business.

 

The following charts illustrate the composition of loans in our loan portfolio as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

Loan Portfolio as of June 30, 2014

 

(Dollars in thousands)   Total
Loans
  Total   Percent of
Loan Portfolio
  Percent of
Total Assets
Loan Types                                
Residential:                                
First mortgages     502     $ 127,050       11.12 %     7.48 %
HELOCs and equity     397       64,192       5.62 %     3.78 %
                                 
Commercial:                                
Secured – non-real estate     695       135,238       11.84 %     7.96 %
Secured – real estate     90       51,015       4.47 %     3.00 %
Unsecured     53       6,432       0.56 %     0.38 %
                                 
Commercial Real Estate:                                
Owner occupied     274       214,765       18.80 %     12.64 %
Non-owner occupied     340       441,788       38.68 %     26.00 %
Multi-family     73       48,980       4.29 %     2.88 %
                                 
Construction and Land Development:                                
Construction     16       13,100       1.15 %     0.77 %
Improved land     24       16,934       1.48 %     1.00 %
Unimproved land     18       11,266       0.99 %     0.66 %
                                 
Consumer and other     184       11,371       1.00 %     0.67 %
                                 
Total June 30, 2014     2,666     $ 1,142,131       100 %     67.22 %

 

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Loan Portfolio as of December 31, 2013

 

(Dollars in thousands)   Total
Loans
  Total   Percent of
Loan Portfolio
  Percent of
Total Assets
Loan Types                                
Residential:                                
First mortgages     490     $ 117,830       10.39 %     6.39 %
HELOCs and equity     400       61,014       5.38 %     3.31 %
                                 
Commercial:                                
Secured – non-real estate     697       145,298       12.81 %     7.87 %
Secured – real estate     91       57,052       5.03 %     3.09 %
Unsecured     57       7,914       0.70 %     0.43 %
                                 
Commercial Real Estate:                                
Owner occupied     268       209,467       18.47 %     11.35 %
Non-owner occupied     328       451,982       39.85 %     24.50 %
Multi-family     72       38,402       3.39 %     2.08 %
                                 
Construction and Land Development:                                
Construction     12       7,366       0.65 %     0.40 %
Improved land     24       16,538       1.46 %     0.90 %
Unimproved land     19       11,382       1.00 %     0.62 %
                                 
Consumer and other     178       9,735       0.87 %     0.53 %
                                 
Total December 31, 2013     2,636     $ 1,133,980       100.00 %     61.47 %

 

The following chart illustrates the composition of our construction and land development loan portfolio as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

    June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)   Balance   % of
Total Loans
  Balance   % of
Total Loans
Construction                                
Residential   $ 1,098       0.10 %   $ 272       0.02 %
Residential spec     4,266       0.37 %     1,423       0.13 %
Commercial     7,736       0.68 %     5,671       0.50 %
Commercial spec     —         0.00 %     —         0.00 %
Land Development                                
Residential     4,700       0.41 %     5,377       0.47 %
Residential spec     4,646       0.41 %     5,223       0.45 %
Commercial     7,213       0.63 %     6,044       0.55 %
Commercial spec     11,640       1.02 %     11,276       0.99 %
Total   $ 41,299       3.62 %   $ 35,286       3.11 %

 

We have identified certain assets as non-performing and troubled debt restructuring assets. These assets include non-accruing loans, foreclosed real estate, loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest payments and still accruing, and troubled debt restructurings. All troubled debt restructurings, non-accruing loans and loans accruing 90 days or more past due are considered impaired. These assets present more than the normal risk that we will be unable to eventually collect or realize their full carrying value.

 

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Modifications of terms for our loans and their inclusion as troubled debt restructurings are based on individual facts and circumstances. Loan modifications that are included as troubled debt restructurings may involve a reduction of the stated interest rate on the loan, extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, deferral of principal payments or forgiveness of principal, regardless of the period of the modification. Generally, we will allow interest rate reductions for a period of less than two years after which the loan reverts back to the contractual interest rate. Each of the loans included as troubled debt restructurings at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 had either an interest rate modification ranging from 6 months to 2 years before reverting back to the original interest rate or a deferral of principal payments which can range from 6 to 12 months before reverting back to an amortizing loan. All of the loans were modified due to financial distress of the borrower. The following is a summary of the unpaid principal balance of loans classified as troubled debt restructurings as of June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, which are performing in accordance with their modification agreements.

 

(Dollars in thousands)   June 30,
2014
  December 31,
2013
Residential real estate   $ 903     $ 834  
Commercial real estate     11,485       15,341  
Construction and land development     140       143  
Commercial     1,967       2,328  
Total   $ 14,495     $ 18,646  

 

The decrease of $4.1 million in performing restructured loans to $14.5 million at June 30, 2014 from $18.6 million at December 31, 2013 was due to new performing modifications of approximately $166,000 offset by approximately $1.7 million in loans that defaulted under the terms of their modification agreement and were included in nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2014. In addition, there were approximately $2.6 in repayments and resolutions of modified loans.

 

At June 30, 2014, there were 18 loans that were troubled debt restructured loans with a carrying amount of $7.4 million and specific reserves of $357,000 that were non-accrual. At December 31, 2013, there were 18 loans which were troubled debt restructured loans with a carrying amount of $7.5 million and specific reserves of $608,000 that were non-accrual. Loans retain their accrual status at their time of modification. As a result, if the loan is on non-accrual at the time that it is modified, it stays on non-accrual, and if a loan is accruing at the time of modification, it generally stays on accrual. A loan on non-accrual will be individually evaluated based on sustained adherence to the terms of the modification agreement prior to being placed on accrual status. Troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired. The average yield on the loans classified as troubled debt restructurings was 4.23% and 4.38% at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we had $3.0 million in loans for which we lowered the interest rate prior to maturity to competitively retain a loan. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we had approximately $10.6 million in loans on which we lowered the interest rate prior to maturity to competitively retain a loan. Due to the borrowers’ significant deposit balances or the overall quality of the loans, these loans were not included in troubled debt restructurings. In addition, each of these borrowers was not considered to be in financial distress and the modified terms matched current market terms for borrowers with similar risk characteristics. We had no other loans where we extended the maturity or forgave principal that were not already included in troubled debt restructurings or otherwise impaired.

 

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Our non-performing and troubled debt restructured assets at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

    June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)   Assets Not
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Assets
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Total   Assets Not
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Assets
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Total
Non-Accrual Loans                                                
Residential first mortgages   $ 43     $ 2,751     $ 2,794     $ 48     $ 3,137     $ 3,185  
Home equity lines     373       254       627       491       96       587  
Commercial real estate     3,150       2,604       5,754       3,297       3,045       6,342  
Construction and land development     3,599       32       3,631       3,688       35       3,723  
Commercial     1,297       334       1,631       1,518       455       1,973  
Consumer     30       —         30       26       —         26  
Total   $ 8,492     $ 5,975     $ 14,467     $ 9,068     $ 6,768     $ 15,836  
                                                 
Accruing => 90 days past due                                                
Residential real estate   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —    
Home equity lines     —         —         —         —         —         —    
Commercial real estate     —         —         —         —         —         —    
Construction and land development     —         —         —         —         —         —    
Commercial     —         —         —         —         —         —    
Consumer     —         —         —         —         —         —    
Total   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —    
                                                 
Total non-accruing loans   $ 8,492     $ 5,975     $ 14,467     $ 9,068     $ 6,768     $ 15,836  
Accruing => 90 days past due     —         —         —         —         —         —    
Foreclosed real estate     4,736       8,564       13,300       7,763       10,817       18,580  
Total non-performing assets     13,228       14,539       27,767       16,831       17,585       34,416  
Performing troubled debt restructured loans     13,624       871       14,495       17,281       1,365       18,646  
Total non-performing assets and performing troubled debt restructured loans   $ 26,852     $ 15,410     $ 42,262     $ 34,112     $ 18,950     $ 53,062  
                                                 
Ratios                                                
Total non-accruing and accruing => 90 days past due loans to total loans     0.74 %     0.52 %     1.27 %     0.80 %     0.60 %     1.40 %
Total non-performing assets to total assets     0.78 %     0.86 %     1.63 %     0.91 %     0.95 %     1.87 %
Total non-performing assets and performing troubled debt restructured loans to total assets     1.58 %     0.91 %     2.49 %     1.85 %     1.03 %     2.88 %

 

Included in non-accrual loans as of June 30, 2014 are purchase credit impaired loans of $2.5 million for which cash flows could not be reasonably estimated with $2.4 million of these loans subject to Loss Share Agreements. Additionally, included in non-accrual loans at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $4.1 million and $4.2 million, respectively, of loans performing in accordance with their contractual terms but which the Company placed on non-accrual status due to identified risks within the credit. Of the non-performing assets and performing troubled debt restructured loans at June 30, 2014, $15.4 million were acquired and are all covered under the Loss Share Agreements as compared to $19.0 million at December 31, 2013.

 

Since December 31, 2013, for non-performing loans not subject to Loss Share Agreements, we had approximately $405,000 in non-accrual loans which were charged off, $2.3 million were paid off or principal payments were applied, no loans were transferred to OREO or returned to accrual status and $2.1 million were added to non-accrual during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

 

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Past due loans, categorized by loans subject to Loss Share Agreements and those not subject to Loss Share Agreements, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, were as follows:

 

June 30, 2014

 

    Accruing 30 - 59   Accruing 60-89   Non-Accrual/accrual
and
90 days and over
  Total
(Dollars in thousands)   Loans
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to Loss
Sharing
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
Residential real estate   $ 185     $ 56     $ —       $ —       $ 3,005     $ 416     $ 3,190     $ 472  
Commercial     —         202       —         81       334       1,297       334       1,580  
Commercial real estate     —         —         —         —         2,604       3,150       2,604       3,150  
Construction and land development     —         —         —         —         32       3,599       32       3,599  
Consumer and other     —         29       —         —         —         30       —         59  
Total June 30, 2014   $ 185     $ 287     $ —       $ 81     $ 5,975     $ 8,492     $ 6,160     $ 8,860  

 

December 31, 2013

 

    Accruing 30 - 59   Accruing 60-89   Non-Accrual/Accrual
90 days and over
  Total
(Dollars in thousands)   Loans
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans Not
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
Residential real estate   $ 333     $ 1,085     $ 162     $ 24     $ 3,233     $ 539     $ 3,728     $ 1,648  
Commercial     —         461       —         —         455       1,518       455       1,979  
Commercial real estate     —         —         —         1,737       3,045       3,297       3,045       5,034  
Construction and land development     —         —         —         —         35       3,688       35       3,688  
Consumer and other     —         34       —         —         —         26       —         60  
Total December 31, 2013   $ 333     $ 1,580     $ 162     $ 1,761     $ 6,768     $ 9,068     $ 7,263     $ 12,409  

 

Past due loans subject to Loss Share Agreements decreased by $1.1 million from $7.3 million at December 31, 2013 to $6.2 million at June 30, 2014. Past due loans not subject to Loss Share Agreements decreased by $3.5 million to $8.9 million at June 30, 2014 compared to $12.4 million at December 31, 2013. The change in past due loans covered under Loss Share Agreements was due to a decrease in accruing loans which were past due less than 90 days of $310,000 and a decrease in loans past due greater than 90 days and on non-accrual of $793,000 as the Company continues to work towards resolutions and work out solutions for these assets. A decrease in loans 30-89 days past due was noted for loans not covered under Loss Share Agreements which declined by $3.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014 along with a decrease in the non-accrual and 90 days or more past due category by $576,000.

 

Certain Acquired Loans : As part of business acquisitions, the Company evaluated each of the acquired loans under ASC 310-30 to determine whether (1) there was evidence of credit deterioration since origination, and (2) it was probable that we would not collect all contractually required payment receivable. The Company determined the best indicator of such evidence was an individual loan’s payment status and/or whether a loan was determined to be classified by us based on our review of each individual loan. Therefore, generally each individual loan that should have been or was on nonaccrual at the acquisition date, loans contractually past due 60 days or more, and each individual loan that was classified by us were included subject to ASC 310-30. These loans were recorded at the discounted expected cash flows of the individual loan and are currently disclosed in Note 4.

 

Loans which were evaluated under ASC 310-30, and where the timing and amount of cash flows can be reasonably estimated, were accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30-35. The Company applies the interest method for these loans under this subtopic and the loans are excluded from non-accrual. If at acquisition we identified loans that we could not reasonably estimate cash flows or if subsequent to acquisition such cash flows could not be estimated, such loans would be included in non-accrual. These acquired loans are recorded at the allocated fair value, such that there is no carryover of the seller’s allowance for loan losses. Such acquired loans are accounted for individually. The Company estimates the amount and timing of expected cash flows for each purchased loan, and the expected cash flows in excess of the allocated fair value is recorded as interest income over the remaining life of the loan (accretable yield). The excess of the loan’s contractual principal and interest over expected cash flows is not recorded (non-accretable difference). Over the life of the loan, expected cash flows continue to be estimated. If the present value of expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, a loss is recorded through the allowance for loan losses. If the present value of expected cash flows is greater than the carrying amount, it is recognized as part of future interest income. At June 30, 2014, the Company had $12.4 million of loans evaluated under ASC 310-30 which were on nonaccrual and past due greater than 90 days in accordance with their loan documents but were performing in accordance with their estimated cash flows. These loans are excluded from the past due categories.

 

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Impaired Loans

 

The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loan as June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

    Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
    With Allowance   With No Allowance
June 30, 2014   Loans
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans
Not Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans
Not Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
(Dollars in thousands)   Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Recorded
Investment
  Recorded
Investment
Residential real estate   $ 769     $ 163     $ 1,230       560     $ 1,416     $ 49  
Commercial     33       32       1,169       492       —         2,059  
Commercial real estate     316       59       3,455       143       1,249       10,341  
Construction and land development     —         —         384       181       —         3,356  
Consumer and other     —         —         9       9       —         —    
Total June 30, 2014   $ 1,118     $ 254     $ 6,247       1,385     $ 2,665     $ 15,805  

 

    Recorded Investment in Impaired Loans
    With Allowance   With No Allowance
December 31, 2013   Loans
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans
Not Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Loans
Not Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
(Dollars in thousands)   Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Recorded
Investment
  Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
  Recorded
Investment
  Recorded
Investment
Residential real estate   $ 1,127     $ 230     $ 823     $ 230     $ 1,170     $ 447  
Commercial     409       105       1,537       730       —         1,991  
Commercial real estate     603       99       5,332       314       1,374       12,316  
Construction and land development     —         —         527       271       —         3,303  
Consumer and other     —         —         —         —         —         —    
Total December 31, 2013   $ 2,139     $ 434     $ 8,219     $ 1,545     $ 2,544     $ 18,057  

Overall impaired loans decreased by $5.1 million from $31.0 million at December 31, 2013 to $25.8 million at June 30, 2014. Impaired loans subject to loss share agreements decreased by $900,000. Impaired loans not subject to loss share agreements decreased by $4.2 million from December 31, 2013 to June 30, 2014 primarily due to resolutions, including sales, payoffs and transfers to other real estate owned.

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

 

At June 30, 2014, the allowance for loan losses was $10.0 million or 0.88% of total loans. Inclusive within total loans is $135.2 million in loans acquired from EBI on July 1, 2013 which are recorded at fair value and for which a minimal allowance was allocated at June 30, 2014. Excluding those loans, the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans would be 1.00% compared to 0.98% at December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2013, the allowance for loan losses was $9.6 million or 0.85% of total loans.

 

At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had $6.2 million and $8.2 million, respectively, of impaired loans not covered by Loss Share Agreements with an allocated allowance for loan loss of $1.4 million and $1.5 million respectively. Charge-offs for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $926,000 offset by recoveries of $418,000, which included a substantial recovery related to one loan. Of these charge-offs, $521,000 was provided for as of December 31, 2013. Charge-offs for the six months ended June 30, 2013 were $1.8 million offset by recoveries of $143,000. Overall loans graded special mention and substandard not covered by Loss Share Agreements decreased by $3.4 million (or 1.6%) from December 31, 2013 to June 30, 2014 which had a positive impact on the general allowance for loan losses. In originating loans, we recognize that credit losses will be experienced and the risk of loss will vary with, among other things: general economic conditions; the type of loan being made; the creditworthiness of the borrower and guarantors over the term of the loan; insurance; whether the loan is covered by a loss share agreement; and, in the case of a collateralized loan, the quality of the collateral for such a loan. The allowance for loan losses represents our estimate of the amount necessary to provide for probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. In making this determination, we analyze the ultimate collectability of the loans in our portfolio, feedback provided by internal loan staff, the independent loan review function and information provided by examinations performed by regulatory agencies.

 

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated at the portfolio segment level using the same methodology for each segment. The historical net losses for a rolling three year period is the basis for the general reserve for each segment which is adjusted for each of the same qualitative factors (i.e., nature and volume of portfolio, economic and business conditions, classification, past due and non-accrual trends) evaluated by each individual segment. Impaired loans and related specific reserves for each of the segments are also evaluated using the same methodology for each segment. The qualitative factors totaled approximately 8 and 7 basis points of the allowance for loan losses as of both June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans for which the terms have been modified and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties are considered troubled debt restructurings and generally classified as impaired.

 

Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays (loan payments made within 90 days of the due date) and payment shortfalls (which are tracked as past due amounts) generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, the borrower’s and guarantor’s financial condition and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

 

Charge-offs of loans are made by portfolio segment at the time that the collection of the full principal, in management’s judgment, is doubtful. This methodology for determining charge-offs is consistently applied to each segment.

 

On a quarterly basis, management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Commercial credits are graded by risk management and the loan review function validates the assigned credit risk grades. In the event that a loan is downgraded, it is included in the allowance analysis at the lower grade. To establish the appropriate level of the allowance, we review and classify loans (including all impaired and non-performing loans) as to potential loss exposure.

 

Our analysis of the allowance for loan losses consists of three components: (i) specific credit allocation established for expected losses resulting from analysis developed through specific credit allocations on individual loans for which the recorded investment in the loan exceeds the fair value; (ii) general portfolio allocation based on historical loan loss experience for each loan category; and (iii) qualitative reserves based on general economic conditions as well as specific economic factors in the markets in which we operate.

 

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The specific credit allocation component of the allowance for loan losses is based on a regular analysis of loans where the loan is determined to be impaired as determined by management. The amount of impairment, if any, is determined based on either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the market price of the loan, or, if the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the underlying collateral less cost of sale. Third party appraisals are used to determine the fair value of underlying collateral. At a minimum a new appraisal is obtained annually for all impaired loans based on an “as is” value. Generally no adjustments, other than a reduction for estimated disposal costs, are made by the Company to third party appraisals to determine the fair value of the assets. The impact on the allowance for loan losses for new appraisals is reflected in the period the appraisal is received. A loan may also be classified as substandard and not be classified as impaired by management. A loan may be classified as substandard by management if, for example, the primary source of repayment is insufficient, the financial condition of the borrower or guarantors has deteriorated or there are chronic delinquencies.

 

The following is a summary of our loan classifications at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

        Loans Subject to Loss
Sharing Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss
Sharing Agreements
(Dollars in thousands)   Total   Pass   Special
Mention
  Substandard   Pass   Special
Mention
  Substandard
June 30, 2014                                                        
Residential real estate   $ 191,242     $ 55,794     $ 1,270     $ 3,005     $ 119,758     $ 5,700     $ 5,715  
Commercial     192,685       17,950       —         366       169,242       1,990       3,137  
Commercial real estate     705,533       111,617       7,888       2,604       567,514       5,919       9,991  
Construction and land development:     41,300       6,226       —         32       28,425       2,632       3,985  
Consumer and other     11,371       —         —         —         10,816       438       117  
Total June 30, 2014   $ 1,142,131     $ 191,587     $ 9,158     $ 6,007     $ 895,755     $ 16,679     $ 22,945  

 

        Loans Subject to Loss
Sharing Agreements
  Loans Not Subject to Loss
Sharing Agreements
(Dollars in thousands)   Total   Pass   Special
Mention
  Substandard   Pass   Special
Mention
  Substandard
December 31, 2013                                                        
Residential real estate   $ 178,844     $ 63,712     $ 1,152     $ 3,395     $ 99,259     $ 4,661     $ 6,665  
Commercial     210,264       26,799       319       455       176,434       2,647       3,610  
Commercial real estate     699,851       133,219       8,047       3,045       537,439       5,324       12,777  
Construction and land development:     35,286       6,470       —         35       22,037       2,656       4,088  
Consumer and other     9,735       2       —         —         9,135       480       118  
Total December 31, 2013   $ 1,133,980     $ 230,202     $ 9,518     $ 6,930     $ 844,304     $ 15,768     $ 27,258  

 

All non-accrual loans are included in substandard loans. Loans classified as troubled debt restructured loans, which are performing under the terms of their modification agreements, are credit graded based on the individual qualities and payment performance of the loan under the terms of the modification agreement. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, loans which were classified as troubled debt restructured loans and were performing under the terms of their modification agreements and were credit graded as substandard were $4.5 million and $7.6 million, respectively.

 

Substandard loans totaled $29.0 million at June 30, 2014 (of which $6.0 million were subject to the Loss Share Agreements) and $34.2 million at December 31, 2013 (of which $6.9 million were subject to the Loss Share Agreements). The decrease of $5.2 million since December 31, 2013 was primarily due to the resolution of loans not covered under Loss Share Agreements of $4.3 million through sale, payoffs, charge-offs or foreclosure and transfer to other real estate owned during the period. There was a decrease of $923,000 in the total substandard loans covered under Loss Share Agreements period-over-period. We regularly evaluate classifications of loans and recommend either upgrades or downgrades as events or circumstances warrant. In addition, at June 30, 2014, we had $25.8 million (or 2.3% of total loans) of loans classified as impaired. This compares to $31.0 million (or 2.7% of total loans) at December 31, 2013. The decrease was primarily due to the net resolution of loans, including sales, payoffs and transfers to other real estate owned during the year. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the specific credit allocation included in the allowance for loan losses for loans impaired was approximately $1.6 million and $2.0 million, respectively. The specific credit allocation for impaired loans is adjusted based on appraisals if collateral dependent or anticipated cash flows if not collateral dependent. All loans classified as substandard that are collateralized by real estate are also re-appraised at a minimum on an annual basis.

 

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We also have loans classified as Special Mention. We classify loans as Special Mention if there are declining trends in the borrower’s business, questions regarding condition or value of the collateral, or other weaknesses. At June 30, 2014, we had $25.8 million (2.3% of outstanding loans), which included $9.2 million in loans subject to Loss Share Agreements, which compares to $25.3 million (2.2% of outstanding loans) of which $9.5 million were subject to Loss Share Agreements at December 31, 2013. Special mention loans not subject to Loss Share Agreements were $16.7 million at June 30, 2014, an increase of $911,000 from December 31, 2013. There was a decrease in special mention loans subject to loss share of $360,000 from December 31, 2013 to June 30, 2014. These changes are attributable to resolution of loans, including sales, payoffs and downgrades to substandard as well as ongoing reviews and upgrading of loans classified as special mention. If there is further deterioration on these loans, they may be classified substandard in the future, and depending on whether the loan is considered impaired, a specific credit allocation may be needed resulting in increased provisions for loan losses. Improvement in the underlying loan qualities can also provide for an upgrading of a loan to a watch category.

 

We determine the general portfolio allocation component of the allowance for loan losses statistically using a loss analysis that examines historical loan loss experience adjusted for current environmental factors. We perform the loss analysis quarterly and update loss factors regularly based on actual experience. The general portfolio allocation element of the allowance for loan losses also includes consideration of the amounts necessary for concentrations and changes in portfolio mix and volume.

 

We base the allowance for loan losses on estimates and ultimate realized losses may vary from current estimates. We review these estimates quarterly, and as adjustments, either positive or negative, become necessary, we make a corresponding increase or decrease in the provision for loan losses. The methodology used to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is consistent with prior years and there were no reallocations.

 

Management remains watchful of credit quality issues. Should the economic climate deteriorate from current levels, borrowers may experience difficulty repaying loans and the level of non-performing loans, charge-offs and delinquencies could rise and require further increases in loan loss provisions.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we recorded $333,000 and $650,000, respectively, in provision for loan losses primarily as a result of charge-offs during the periods offset by a reduction in classified and non-accrual loans.

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)   Commercial   Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance April 1, 2014   $ 2,645     $ 2,809     $ 3,991     $ 483     $ 105     $ 10,033  
Provisions for loan losses     46       548       38       (89 )     7       550  
Loans charged off     (585 )     (44 )     —         —         —         (629 )
Recoveries     6       —         53       10       —         69  
Ending Balance, June 30, 2014   $ 2,112     $ 3,313     $ 4,082     $ 404     $ 112     $ 10,023  

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was as follows:

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

  Commercial   Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, April 1, 2013   $ 3,519     $ 1,936     $ 3,623     $ 404     $ 41     $ 9,523  
Provisions for loan losses     82       362       665       202       (11 )     1,300  
Loans charged off     —         (54 )     (739 )     —         —         (793 )
Recoveries     18       —         2       2       11       33  
Ending Balance, June 30, 2013   $ 3,619     $ 2,244     $ 3,551     $ 608     $ 41     $ 10,063  

 

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Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)   Commercial   Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2014   $ 3,084     $ 2,437     $ 3,550     $ 485     $ 92     $ 9,648  
Provisions for loan losses     (335 )     962       329       (93 )     20       883  
Loans charged off     (671 )     (86 )     (169 )     —         —         (926 )
Recoveries     34       —         372       12       —         418  
Ending Balance, June 30, 2014   $ 2,112     $ 3,313     $ 4,082     $ 404     $ 112     $ 10,023  

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)   Commercial   Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2013   $ 2,735     $ 1,869     $ 3,398     $ 1,745     $ 41     $ 9,788  
Provisions for loan losses     850       480       947       (332 )     5       1,950  
Loans charged off     —         (106 )     (798 )     (898 )     (16 )     (1,818 )
Recoveries     34       1       4       93       11       143  
Ending Balance, June 30, 2013   $ 3,619     $ 2,244     $ 3,551     $ 608     $ 41     $ 10,063  

 

The decrease in the allowance related to commercial loans from $3.6 million at June 30, 2013 to $2.1 million at June 30, 2014 was due to a reduction in the specific reserve on impaired and a decrease in the general portion of the reserve due to improving historical loss rates as quarters with significant charge-offs were replaced with improved charge-off trending in this category.

 

The increase in the allowance for loan losses related to residential real estate loans from $2.2 million at June 30, 2013 to $3.3 million at June 30, 2014 was due to an increase in specific reserves on impaired loans and an increase in the general portion of the reserve due to historical loss factors and an increase in loans collectively evaluated for impairment.

 

The increase in the allowance for loan losses related to commercial real estate loans from $3.6 million at June 30, 2013 to $4.1 million at June 30, 2014 was due to a decrease in estimated cash flows for purchased credit impaired loans with a resulting increase in the allowance related to those loans and the increase in loans collectively evaluated for impairment.

 

The following tables reflect the allowance allocation per loan category and percent of loans in each category to total loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

As of June 30, 2014:

 

(Dollars in thousands)   Commercial   Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Specific Reserves:                                                
Impaired loans   $ 524     $ 723     $ 202     $ 181     $ 9     $ 1,639  
Purchase credit impaired loans     462       320       676       —         —         1,458  
Total specific reserves     986       1,043       878       181       9       3,097  
General reserves     1,126       2,270       3,204       223       103       6,926  
Total   $ 2,112     $ 3,313     $ 4,082     $ 404     $ 112     $ 10,023  
                                                 
Total Loans   $ 192,685     $ 191,242     $ 705,533     $ 41,300     $ 11,371     $ 1,142,131  
                                                 
Allowance as percent of loans per category as of June 30, 2014     1.10 %     1.73 %     0.58 %     0.98 %     0.98 %     0.88 %

 

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As of December 31, 2013:

 

(Dollars in thousands)   Commercial   Residential
Real Estate
  Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction
and Land
Development
  Consumer
and Other
  Total
Specific Reserves:                                                
Impaired loans   $ 835     $ 460     $ 413     $ 271     $ —       $ 1,979  
Purchase credit impaired loans     464       269       278       —         —         1,011  
Total specific reserves     1,299       729       691       271       —         2,990  
General reserves     1,785       1,708       2,859       214       92       6,658  
Total   $ 3,084     $ 2,437     $ 3,550     $ 485     $ 92     $ 9,648  
                                                 
Total Loans   $ 210,264     $ 178,844     $ 699,851     $ 35,286     $ 9,735     $ 1,133,980  
                                                 
Allowance as percent of loans per category as of December 31, 2013     1.47 %     1.36 %     0.51 %     1.37 %     0.95 %     0.85 %

 

The overall general reserve increased by $268,000 from $6.7 million at December 31, 2013 to $6.9 million at June 30, 2014. The overall general reserve as a percentage of loans collectively evaluated for impairment was 0.65% at June 30, 2014 as compared to 0.64% at December 31, 2013.

 

Other Real Estate Owned

 

Real estate acquired by us as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as OREO. Write-downs in OREO are recorded at the time management believes additional deterioration in value has occurred and are charged to non-interest expense. At June 30, 2014, we had $13.3 million of OREO property, of which $5.9 million was a result of the Old Harbor acquisition, $2.5 million was a result of the TBOM acquisition and $217,000 as a result of the Republic acquisition and all are covered by their respective Loss Share Agreements. At December 31, 2013, we had $18.6 million of OREO property, of which $10.8 million were a result of the Old Harbor, TBOM and Republic acquisitions and were covered under the respective Loss Share Agreements.

 

The following is a summary of other real estate owned as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

    June 30,
2014
  December 31,
2013
(Dollars in thousands)   Assets Not
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Assets
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Total   Assets Not
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Assets
Subject to
Loss Sharing
Agreements
  Total
Commercial real estate   $ 4,285     $ 4,910     $ 9,195     $ 5,761     $ 8,979     $ 14,740  
Residential real estate     451       3,654       4,105       2,002       1,838       3,840  
Total   $ 4,736     $ 8,564     $ 13,300     $ 7,763     $ 10,817     $ 18,580  

 

At June 30, 2014, we had $5.9 million of properties under contract for sale which are expected to close in the third quarter of 2014.

 

Investment Securities

 

We manage our securities available for sale portfolio, which represented 21.5% of our average earning assets at June 30, 2014, as compared to 22.66% at December 31, 2013, to minimize interest rate risk, maintain sufficient liquidity, and maximize return. The portfolio includes treasury securities, municipal securities, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, and government agency collateralized mortgage obligations. Our financial planning anticipates income streams generated by the securities portfolio based on normal maturity, pay downs and reinvestment. We may use excess liquidity to purchase securities. We did not purchase any securities during the three or six month period ended June 30, 2014.

 

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FDIC Loss Share Receivable

 

The FDIC Loss Share Receivable represents the estimated amounts due from the FDIC related to Loss Share Agreements. The receivable represents the discounted value of the FDIC’s portion of estimated losses expected to be realized on covered assets. The receivable is reviewed quarterly and adjusted for any changes in expected cash flows based on recent performance and expectations for future performance of covered assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we received cash of $1.5 million from the FDIC, recorded an adjustment of $5.0 million related to the changes in estimated cash flows of covered assets which were partially offset by the recorded discount accretion of $41,000.

 

Deposits

 

Total deposits decreased by $155.1 million from December 31, 2013 to total deposits of $1.4 billion at June 30, 2014, primarily due to withdrawal of a short-term $128 million deposit from one customer in January 2014 offset by normal customer activity. At June 30, 2014, non-interest bearing deposits represented approximately 38.0% of deposits compared to 34.0% at December 31, 2013. Repurchase agreements with customers increased by $2.1 million for the six month ended June 30, 2014 due to normal customer activity. The Bank participates in the CDARS program (reciprocal) with balances of $36.0 million at June 30, 2014 compared to $39.4 million at December 31, 2013 and maintained brokered deposits of $39.9 million and $24.9 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

We are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and prompt corrective action regulations involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action.

The Federal banking regulatory authorities have adopted certain “prompt corrective action” rules with respect to depository institutions. The rules establish five capital tiers: “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized,” and “critically undercapitalized.” The various federal banking regulatory agencies have adopted regulations to implement the capital rules by, among other things, defining the relevant capital measures for the five capital categories. An institution is deemed to be “well capitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6% or greater, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5% or greater and is not subject to a regulatory order, agreement, or directive to meet and maintain a specific capital level. At June 30, 2014, we met the capital ratios of a “well capitalized” financial holding company with a total risk-based capital ratio of 15.92%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 15.04%, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 10.45%. Depository institutions which fall below the “adequately capitalized” category generally are prohibited from making any capital distribution, are subject to growth limitations, and are required to submit a capital restoration plan. There are a number of requirements and restrictions that may be imposed on institutions treated as “significantly undercapitalized” and, if the institution is “critically undercapitalized,” the banking regulatory agencies have the right to appoint a receiver or conservator. On July 2, 2013, the Federal banking regulatory authorities announced a new capital framework with which we are required to comply by January 1, 2015. We are evaluating the impact of these changes to regulatory capital.

 

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The following represents Bancorp’s and 1 st United’s regulatory capital ratios as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

    Actual   Minimum Capital
Adequacy
  Minimum for
Well Capitalized
    Amount   %   Amount   %   Amount   %
As of June 30, 2014                        
Total Capital to risk-weighted assets                                            
Consolidated   $ 182,438       15.92 %   $ 91,702       8.00 %   $114,627     10.00 %
1 st United     165,722       14.50 %     91,426       8.00 %   114,283     10.00 %
Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets                                            
Consolidated     172,415       15.04 %     45,851       4.00 %   68,776     6.00 %
1 st United     155,699       13.62 %     45,713       4.00 %   68,570     6.00 %
Tier I capital to total average assets                                            
Consolidated     172,415       10.45 %     66,020       4.00 %   82,526     5.00 %
1 st United     155,699       9.45 %     65,893       4.00 %   82,366     5.00 %
                                             
As of December 31, 2013                                            
Total Capital to risk-weighted assets                                            
Consolidated   $ 172,709       15.47 %   $ 89,287       8.00 %   $111,608     10.00 %
1 st United     158,884       14.27 %     89,084       8.00 %   111,355     10.00 %
Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets                                            
Consolidated     163,061       14.61 %     44,643       4.00 %   66,965     6.00 %
1 st United     149,236       13.40 %     44,542       4.00 %   66,813     6.00 %
Tier I capital to total average assets                                            
Consolidated     163,061       9.66 %     67,489       4.00 %   84,361     5.00 %
1 st United     149,236       8.86 %     67,388       4.00 %   84,235     5.00 %

 

We have an effective shelf registration statement, under which we may offer additional securities for sale, from time to time if additional capital is required. There are no plans at this time to offer any additional securities for sale.

 

We paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share in March and May of 2014. We paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on May 8, 2013, August 15, 2013 and November 15, 2013. Additionally, the board of directors declared a $0.10 per share special cash dividend on December 23, 2013 totaling $3.4 million which was paid January 2014.

 

CASH FLOWS AND LIQUIDITY

 

Our primary sources of cash are deposit growth, maturities and amortization of loans and securities, operations, and borrowing. We use cash from these and other sources to first fund loan growth. Any remaining cash is used primarily to purchase a combination of short, intermediate, and longer-term investment securities.

 

We manage our liquidity position with the objective of maintaining sufficient funds to respond to the needs of depositors and borrowers and to take advantage of earnings enhancement opportunities. In addition to the normal inflow of funds from core-deposit growth together with repayments and maturities of loans and investments, we use other short-term funding sources such as brokered time deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, overnight federal funds purchased from correspondent banks, the acceptance of short-term deposits from public entities, and Federal Home Loan Bank advances.

 

We monitor, stress test and manage our liquidity position on several bases, which vary depending upon the time period. As the time period is stress test expanded, other data is factored in, including estimated loan funding requirements, estimated loan payoffs, investment portfolio maturities or calls, and anticipated depository buildups or runoffs.

 

We classify all of our securities as available-for-sale to help maintain liquidity. Our liquidity position is further enhanced by structuring our loan portfolio interest payments as monthly, complemented by retail credit and residential mortgage loans in our loan portfolio, resulting in a steady stream of loan repayments. In managing our investment portfolio, we provide for staggered maturities so that cash flows are provided as such investments mature.

 

Our securities portfolio, federal funds sold, and cash and due from financial institutions balances serve as primary sources of liquidity for 1st United. At June 30, 2014, we had approximately $388.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and securities, of which $34.2 million of securities, at fair value, were pledged. At December 31, 2013, we had approximately $526.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and securities, of which $30.2 million of securities, at fair value, were pledged.

 

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At June 30, 2014, we had no overnight borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank. We had $35.0 million in borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank which mature throughout 2015. We acquired the $35.0 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances in connection with the acquisition of EBI.

 

At June 30, 2014, we had commitments to originate loans totaling $60.3 million and commitments of $110.3 million in unused lines of credit. Scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit during the twelve months following June 30, 2014 total $177.9 million. Loans maturing in the next twelve months total approximately $150.9 million.

 

Management believes that we have adequate resources to fund all of our commitments, that substantially all of our existing commitments will be funded in the subsequent twelve months and, if so desired, that we can adjust the rates on certificates of deposit and other deposit accounts to retain deposits in a changing interest rate environment. At June 30, 2014, we had short-term lines available from correspondent banks totaling $65.0 million, Federal Reserve Bank discount window availability of $76.6 million, and borrowing capacity from the Federal Home Loan Bank of $138.5 million based on collateral pledged, for a total credit available of $280.1 million. Loans pledged for borrowings outstanding and available borrowings with the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank was $456.5 million and $108.9 million, respectively, at June 30, 2014. In addition, being “well capitalized,” the Bank can access wholesale deposits for approximately $347.7 million based on current policy limits.

 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

We do not currently engage in the use of derivative instruments to hedge interest rate risks. However, we are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risks in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our clients.

 

At June 30, 2014, we had $60.3 million in commitments to originate loans, $110.3 million in unused lines of credit and $8.8 million in standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer so long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have 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. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by us to guarantee the performance of a client to a third party. We use the same credit policies in establishing commitments and issuing letters of credit as we do for on-balance sheet instruments.

 

If commitments arising from these financial instruments continue to require funding at historical levels, management does not anticipate that such funding will adversely impact our ability to meet on-going obligations. In the event these commitments require funding in excess of historical levels, management believes current liquidity, available lines of credit from the FHLB, investment security maturities and our revolving credit facility provide a sufficient source of funds to meet these commitments.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Management views critical accounting policies as accounting policies that are important to the understanding of our financial statements and also involve estimates and judgments about inherently uncertain matters. In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance sheets and assumptions that affect the recognition of income and expenses on the consolidated statements of income for the periods presented. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in subsequent periods are described as follows.

 

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance for loan losses.

 

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

 

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The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually evaluated for impairment. For such loans, an allowance for loan losses is established based on either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the market price of the loan, or, if the loan is collateral dependent, the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated costs of sale.

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays (loan payments made within 90 days of the due date) and payment shortfalls (which are tracked as past due amounts) on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Management considers loan payments made within 90 days of the due date to be insignificant payment delays. Payment shortfalls are traced as past due amounts. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial and construction and land development loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs of sale if the loan is collateral dependent.

 

The general component considers the actual historical charge-offs over a rolling three year period by portfolio segment. The actual historical charge-off ratio is adjusted for qualitative factors including delinquency trends, loss and recovery trends, classified asset trends, non-accrual trends, economic and business conditions and other external factors by portfolio segment of loans.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of assets of business acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually. Intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. We were required to record the assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, and liabilities assumed at their fair value, which involves estimates based on third party valuations, such as appraisals, internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analyses or other valuation techniques. The determination of the useful lives of intangible assets is subjective, as is the appropriate amortization period for such intangible assets. In addition, purchase acquisitions typically result in recording goodwill, which is subject to ongoing periodic impairment tests based on the fair value of the reporting unit compared to its carrying amount, including goodwill. As of December 31, 2013, the required annual impairment test of goodwill was performed and no impairment existed as of the valuation date. If for any future period we determine that there has been impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill balances, we will record a charge to our earnings, which could have a material adverse effect on our net income, but not to our risk based capital ratios.

 

Income Taxes

 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recorded to reflect the tax consequences on future years of temporary differences between revenues and expenses reported for financial statements and those reported for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be realized or settled. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets which are not likely to be realized.

 

FDIC Loss Share Receivable

 

The FDIC Loss Share Receivable represents the estimated amounts due from the FDIC related to the Loss Share Agreements which were booked as of the acquisition dates of Republic, TBOM, and Old Harbor. The receivable represents the discounted value of the FDIC’s reimbursed portion of estimated losses we expect to realize on assets that were acquired as a result of these acquisitions. The range of discount rates on the FDIC Loss Share Receivable was 2.12% to 3.97%. As losses are realized on Covered Assets, the portion that the FDIC pays us in cash for principal and up to 90 days of interest reduces the FDIC loss share receivable.

 

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The FDIC Loss Share Receivable is reviewed quarterly and adjusted for any changes in expected cash flows based on recent performance and expectations for future performance of the Covered Assets. Prior to October 1, 2012, any increases in cash flows of Covered Assets would be accreted into income over the life of the Covered Asset and would reduce immediately the FDIC Loss Share Receivable. Subsequent to October 1, 2012, due to the adoption of new guidance by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), any increases in cash flows of Covered Assets will be accreted into income over the life of the covered asset with a reduction to the FDIC Loss Share Receivable over the shorter of the life of the loan or the remaining term of the respective Loss Share Agreements. Any decreases in the expected cash flows of the Covered Assets will result in the impairment to the Covered Asset and an increase in the FDIC Loss Share Receivable to be reflected immediately. Non-cash adjustments to the FDIC Loss Share Receivable are recorded to non-interest income.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Our net income is largely dependent on net interest income. Net interest income is susceptible to interest rate risk to the degree that interest-bearing liabilities mature or re-price on a different basis than interest-earning assets. When interest-bearing liabilities mature or re-price more quickly than interest-earning assets in a given period, a significant increase in market rates of interest could adversely affect net interest income. Similarly, when interest-earning assets mature or re-price more quickly than interest-bearing liabilities, falling interest rates could result in a decrease in net interest income. Net interest income is also affected by changes in the portion of interest-earning assets that are funded by interest-bearing liabilities rather than by other sources of funds, such as non-interest-bearing deposits and shareholders’ equity.

 

We manage our assets and liabilities through 1st United’s Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”) Board Committee which meets quarterly and through our internal management committee which meets more frequently. Management closely monitors 1st United’s interest at risk calculations through model simulations and reports the results of its rate stress testing to ALCO on a quarterly basis.

 

We have established policy limits of risk, which are quantitative measures of the percentage change in net interest income (a measure of net interest income at risk) and the fair value of equity capital (a measure of economic value of equity (“EVE”) at risk) resulting from a hypothetical change in interest rates for maturities from one day to 30 years. We measure the potential adverse impact that changing interest rates may have on our short-term earnings, long-term value, and liquidity by employing simulation analysis through the use of computer modeling. The simulation model captures optionality factors such as call features and interest rate caps and floors imbedded in investment and loan portfolio contracts. As with any method of gauging interest rate risk, there are certain shortcomings inherent in the interest rate modeling methodology used by us. When interest rates change, actual movements in different categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, loan prepayments, and withdrawals of time and other deposits, may deviate significantly from assumptions used in the model. Finally, the methodology does not measure or reflect the impact that higher rates may have on adjustable-rate loan customers’ ability to service their debts, or the impact of rate changes on demand for loan, lease, and deposit products. Our interest rate risk management goal is to avoid unacceptable variations in net interest income and capital levels due to fluctuations in market rates. Management attempts to achieve this goal by balancing, within policy limits, the volume of floating-rate liabilities with a similar volume of floating-rate assets, by keeping the average maturity of fixed-rate asset and liability contracts reasonably matched, by maintaining a pool of administered core deposits, and by adjusting pricing rates to market conditions on a continuing basis.

 

The balance sheet is subject to testing for interest rate shock possibilities to indicate the inherent interest rate risk. Average interest rates are shocked by plus or minus 100, 200 and 300 basis points (“bp”), although we may elect not to use particular scenarios that we determined are impractical in a current rate environment. 1st United has been consistently within policy limits on rates stress test up and down 100, 200, and 300 bp, both for net interest margin and EVE. Management has closely monitored 1st United’s gap position which has been liability sensitive during a stable rate environment.

 

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    As of June 30, 2014
Interest rate scenarios   Percent
change of
net interest
income
  Percentage
change of
EVE
Up 300 basis points     0.87 %     (23.60 )%
Up 200 basis points     0.47 %     (16.33 )%
Up 100 basis points     (0.10 )%     (8.87 )%
Base                
Down 100 basis points     (1.97 )%     3.71 %
Down 200 basis points     (5.92 )%     12.53 %
Down 300 basis points     NA       NA  

 

We had a negative gap position based on contractual and prepayment assumptions for the next 12 months, with a negative cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap as a percentage of total earning assets of 0.72%.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our Chief Executive Officer, Rudy E. Schupp, and Chief Financial Officer, John Marino, have evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Such controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

 

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has reviewed our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time-to-time we may be involved in litigation that arises in the normal course of business. As of the date of this Form 10-Q, we are not a party to any litigation that management believes could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations for an annual period.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our 2013 Form 10-K, as updated in our subsequent quarterly reports. The risks described in our 2013 Form 10-K are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our 2013 Form 10-K, except for the following:

 

Company shareholders cannot be sure of the market value of the Valley Merger consideration they will receive because the market price of Valley common stock may fluctuate.

 

Upon completion of the Valley Merger, each share of the Company’s common stock will be converted into Valley Merger consideration consisting of 0.89 of a share of Valley common stock, subject to adjustment in the event Valley’s Average Closing Price falls below $8.09 or rises above $12.13 prior to the closing of the Valley Merger and subject to the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares. The market value of the Valley Merger consideration may vary from the closing price of Valley common stock on the date we announced the Valley Merger, on the date that this document was mailed to the Company shareholders, on the date of the special meeting of the Company shareholders and on the date we complete the Valley Merger and thereafter. Any change in the market price of Valley common stock prior to completion of the Valley Merger will affect the market value of the Valley Merger consideration that the Company shareholders will receive upon completion of the Valley Merger. Accordingly, at the time of the Company special meeting, the Company shareholders will not know or be able to calculate the market value of the Valley Merger consideration they would receive upon completion of the Valley Merger except by agreement that they will receive between $7.20 and $10.80 worth of Valley Merger consideration.

 

Other than the adjustment in the event Valley’s Average Closing Price falls below $8.09 or rises above $12.13 prior to the closing of the Merger, there will be no adjustment to the Valley Merger consideration for changes in the market price of either shares of Valley common stock or shares of the Company’s common stock. Stock price changes may result from a variety of factors, including general market and economic conditions, changes in Valley’s or the Company’s respective businesses, operations and prospects, and regulatory considerations. Many of these factors are beyond Valley’s or the Company’s control.

 

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The Valley Merger is subject to the receipt of consents and approvals from government entities that may not be received, or may impose burdensome conditions.

 

Before the Valley Merger may be completed, various approvals, waivers or consents must be obtained from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. These government entities may refuse to approve the Valley Merger or impose conditions on their approval of the Valley Merger or require changes to the terms of the Valley Merger. Such conditions or changes could have the effect of delaying or preventing completion of the Valley Merger or imposing additional costs on or limiting the revenues of the combined company following the Valley Merger, any of which might have an adverse effect on the combined company following the Valley Merger. Valley has received the written consent of the FDIC for the assignment of the shared-loss agreements between 1st United Bank and the FDIC to Valley National Bank.

 

If the Valley Merger is not completed, the Company will have incurred substantial expenses without realizing the expected benefits of the Valley Merger.

 

The Company has incurred substantial legal, accounting and investment banking expenses in connection with the negotiation and completion of the transactions contemplated by the Merger agreement. If the Valley Merger is not completed, the Company would have to recognize these expenses without realizing the expected benefits of the Valley Merger.

 

The Company will be subject to business uncertainties and contractual restrictions while the Valley Merger is pending.

 

Uncertainties about the effect of the Valley Merger on its businesses may have an adverse effect on the Company. These uncertainties may also impair the Company’s ability to attract, retain and motivate strategic personnel until the Valley Merger is consummated, and could cause our customers and others that deal with the Company to seek to change their existing business relationship, which could negatively impact Valley upon consummation of the Valley Merger. In addition, the Valley Merger Agreement restricts the Company from taking certain specified actions without Valley’s consent until the Valley Merger is consummated or the Valley Merger Agreement is terminated. These restrictions may prevent the Company from pursuing or taking advantage of attractive business opportunities that may arise prior to the completion of the Valley Merger.

 

The Valley Merger is subject to certain closing conditions that, if not satisfied or waived, will result in the Valley Merger not being completed, which may cause the market price of 1 st United common stock to decline.

 

The Valley Merger is subject to customary conditions to closing, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals and approval of the Company shareholders. The closing of the Valley Merger is also subject to approval of the Valley shareholders of the amendment to Valley’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Valley’s common stock by 100,000,000 shares. If any condition to the Valley Merger is not satisfied or, where permitted, waived, the Valley Merger will not be completed. In addition, Valley and/or the Company may terminate the Valley Merger agreement under certain circumstances even if the Valley Merger is approved by 1st United shareholders.

 

If the Merger is not completed, the market price of the Company common stock may decline to the extent that the current market price of its shares reflects a market assumption that the Valley Merger will be completed. If the Valley Merger is not completed, additional consequences could materialize, including any adverse effects from a failure to pursue other beneficial opportunities due to the focus of management on the Valley Merger, without realizing any of the anticipated benefits of completing the Valley Merger.

 

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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

On July 29, 2014, we announced via press release our financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014. A copy of our press release is included herein as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in the immediate previous paragraph including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

(a) The following exhibits are included herein:

     
Exhibit No.    Name  
     
2.1
 
  Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 7, 2014, by and between Valley National Bancorp and 1 st United Bancorp, Inc. – incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 2.1 of the Registrant’s current Report on Form 8-K (filed 5/8/14) (No. 001-34462)
     
31.1   Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
     
31.2   Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
     
32.1   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
     
99.1   Press release to announce earnings, dated July 29, 2014.
     
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document.
     
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
     
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
     
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
     
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
     
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

     
  1st UNITED BANCORP, INC.
  (Registrant)
     
Date: July 29, 2014 By: /s/ John Marino  
  JOHN MARINO
  PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
  (Mr. Marino is the principal financial officer and has been duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Registrant)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT    DESCRIPTION
   
2.1
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 7, 2014, by and between Valley National Bancorp and 1 st United Bancorp, Inc. – incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 2.1 of the Registrant’s current Report on Form 8-K (filed 5/8/14) (No. 001-34462)
   
31.1 Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
   
31.2 Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
   
32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
99.1 Press release to announce earnings, dated July 29, 2014.
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document.
   
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
   
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
   
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

 

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