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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT 0F 1934 |
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2009
Commission File Number 333-135107
LOTUS BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan | 20-2377468 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
44350 W. Twelve Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(248) 735-1000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant
to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding twelve months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes o 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 o | Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company þ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
The number of shares outstanding of the Issuers Common Stock, $0.01 par value, as of November 13,
2009 was 1,389,965 shares.
INDEX
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a 15(e) and 15(d) 15(e)
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a 15(e) and 15(d) 15(e)
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a 14(b) and 15(d) 14(b)
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a 15(e) and 15(d) 15(e)
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a 14(b) and 15(d) 14(b)
Information Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this Form 10-Q which are not historical facts are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve important known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors and can be identified by phrases using estimate, anticipate,
believe, project, expect, intend, predict, potential, future, may, should and
similar expressions or words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risk and
uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such
risks and uncertainties include potential changes in interest rates, competitive factors in the
financial services industry, general economic conditions, the effect of new legislation and other
risks detailed in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from
time to time.
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PART 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
LOTUS BANCORP, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
ASSETS
September 30, 2009 | ||||||||
(unaudited) | December 31, 2008 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
||||||||
Cash and due from banks |
$ | 910,267 | $ | 457,103 | ||||
Interest bearing balances due from banks |
735,000 | 1,960,000 | ||||||
Federal funds sold |
2,747,307 | 3,194,033 | ||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents |
4,392,574 | 5,611,136 | ||||||
Loans, less allowance for loan losses of $538,000
and $314,000 at September 30, 2009 and December
31, 2008, respectively (Note 2) |
44,278,576 | 25,085,558 | ||||||
Property & equipment, net of depreciation (Note 5) |
3,346,186 | 3,478,775 | ||||||
Accrued interest receivable and other assets |
268,519 | 174,865 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 52,285,855 | $ | 34,350,334 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT)
September 30, 2009 | ||||||||
(unaudited) | December 31, 2008 | |||||||
Deposits (Note 3) |
||||||||
Non-interest bearing |
$ | 4,229,106 | $ | 3,613,283 | ||||
Interest bearing |
38,024,308 | 20,107,144 | ||||||
Total deposits |
42,253,414 | 23,720,427 | ||||||
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities |
182,321 | 103,520 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
42,435,735 | 23,823,947 | ||||||
Shareholders equity |
||||||||
Common Stock, $0.01 par value Authorized
8,000,000 shares Issued and outstanding
1,389,965 shares at September 30, 2009 and at
December 31, 2008, respectively |
13,899 | 13,899 | ||||||
Additional paid in capital |
14,032,659 | 13,989,315 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(4,196,438 | ) | (3,476,827 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity |
9,850,120 | 10,526,387 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 52,285,855 | $ | 34,350,334 | ||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed financial statements
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LOTUS BANCORP, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Sept 30 | Sept 30 | Sept 30 | Sept 30 | |||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
Interest income: |
||||||||||||||||
Loans receivable, including fees |
$ | 601,146 | $ | 261,217 | $ | 1,435,208 | $ | 622,957 | ||||||||
Interest bearing balances due from banks |
12,585 | | 43,882 | 23,034 | ||||||||||||
Federal funds sold |
2,674 | 10,712 | 8,683 | 63,895 | ||||||||||||
Total interest income |
616,405 | 271,929 | 1,487,773 | 709,886 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense: |
||||||||||||||||
Deposits |
177,000 | 67,381 | 515,287 | 173,909 | ||||||||||||
Other |
5 | | 5 | | ||||||||||||
Total interest expense |
177,005 | 67,381 | 515,292 | 173,909 | ||||||||||||
Net interest income |
439,400 | 204,548 | 972,481 | 535,977 | ||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
135,582 | 18,500 | 226,082 | 152,500 | ||||||||||||
Net interest income after
provision for loan losses |
303,818 | 186,048 | 746,399 | 383,477 | ||||||||||||
Non-interest income: |
||||||||||||||||
Service charges and fees |
12,002 | 5,662 | 28,019 | 14,613 | ||||||||||||
Gain on sale of loans |
| | | 4.575 | ||||||||||||
Other income |
20,791 | 4,371 | 33,572 | 6,557 | ||||||||||||
Total non-interest income |
32,793 | 10,033 | 61,591 | 25,745 | ||||||||||||
Non-interest expense: |
||||||||||||||||
Compensation and employee benefits |
261,437 | 228,942 | 759,362 | 715,246 | ||||||||||||
Occupancy and equipment |
96,019 | 64,524 | 241,053 | 172,987 | ||||||||||||
Stock based compensation |
14,448 | 14,448 | 43,344 | 24,080 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees |
34,000 | 46,000 | 102,010 | 147,000 | ||||||||||||
Data processing costs |
31,405 | 23,850 | 92,116 | 73,654 | ||||||||||||
Advertising and promotion |
21,146 | 12,575 | 39,353 | 43,910 | ||||||||||||
Travel and entertainment |
17,473 | 19,661 | 36,226 | 42,388 | ||||||||||||
Michigan business tax |
3,900 | 9,000 | 17,900 | 28.500 | ||||||||||||
ATM and debit card expenses |
10,551 | 8,770 | 29,974 | 26,040 | ||||||||||||
Other |
58,756 | 55,586 | 166,263 | 175,698 | ||||||||||||
Total non-interest expense |
549,135 | 483,356 | 1,527,601 | 1,449,503 | ||||||||||||
Loss before income tax benefit |
(212,524 | ) | (287,275 | ) | (719,611 | ) | (1,041,281 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax benefit |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Net Loss |
$ | (212,524 | ) | $ | (287,275 | ) | $ | (719,611 | ) | $ | (1,041,281 | ) | ||||
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share |
$ | (.15 | ) | $ | (.21 | ) | $ | (.52 | ) | $ | (.75 | ) | ||||
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding |
1,389,965 | 1,389,965 | 1,389,965 | 1,389,965 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed financial statements
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LOTUS BANCORP, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(unaudited)
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(unaudited)
Common | Paid In | Accumulated | ||||||||||||||
Stock | Capital | Deficit | Total | |||||||||||||
Balance December 31, 2008 |
$ | 13,899 | $ | 13,989,315 | $ | (3,476,827 | ) | $ | 10,526,387 | |||||||
Stock option expense |
| 43,344 | | 43,344 | ||||||||||||
Net loss |
| | (719,611 | ) | (719,611 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance September 30, 2009 |
$ | 13,899 | $ | 14,032,659 | $ | (4,196,438 | ) | $ | 9,850,120 | |||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed financial statements
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LOTUS BANCORP, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
September 30, 2009 | September 30, 2008 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile actual loss to net cash from operating activities: |
||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (719,611 | ) | $ | (1,040,281 | ) | ||
Stock option expense |
43,344 | 24,080 | ||||||
Depreciation |
142,206 | 111,395 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
226,082 | 152,500 | ||||||
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable and other assets |
(93,654 | ) | 21,222 | |||||
Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities |
78,801 | 48,466 | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(322,832 | ) | (682,618 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
||||||||
Net increase in loans |
(19,417,018 | ) | (10,388,278 | ) | ||||
Net charge-offs on loans |
(2,082 | ) | | |||||
Purchase of equipment |
(9,617 | ) | (1,127,983 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(19,428,717 | ) | (11,516,261 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
||||||||
Net increase in non-interest bearing deposits |
615,823 | 1,441,989 | ||||||
Net increase in interest bearing deposits |
17,917,164 | 5,357,809 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
18,532,987 | 6,799,798 | ||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
(1,218,562 | ) | (5,399,081 | ) | ||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
5,611,136 | 7,565,861 | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD |
$ | 4,392,574 | $ | 2,166,780 | ||||
Cash Paid for Interest |
$ | 496,375 | $ | 165,393 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed financial statements
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LOTUS BANCORP, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim
financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain
information and disclosures required by the accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America for complete financial statements are not included herein. The interim financial
statements of Lotus Bancorp, Inc. should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of
Lotus Bancorp, Inc. and the notes thereto included in the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2008.
All adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which in the opinion of management are
necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and cash flows, have been made. The
results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative
of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include accounts
of Lotus Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lotus Bank (the Bank).
All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Organization Lotus Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated as De Novo Holdings, Inc. on
October 27, 2004 for the purpose of becoming a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company
Act of 1956, as amended. The Company subsequently changed its name to Lotus Bancorp, Inc. The
Company received the required regulatory approvals to purchase the common stock of Lotus Bank (the
Bank) on February 2, 2007. The Company withdrew common stock subscription funds totaling
$12,582,050 from its escrow account on February 27, 2007 and capitalized the Bank with $10,500,000
on that same date. The Bank commenced operations on February 28, 2007. The Company completed the
public offering of its common stock on June 30, 2007. The Company raised a total of $13,899,650 in
capital. As of November 13, 2009, there were 1,389,965 shares of the Companys common stock issued
and outstanding.
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying
notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. Material estimates that
are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term include the determination of
loan losses and the valuation of deferred tax assets.
Organization and Pre-opening costs Organization and pre-opening costs represent incorporation
costs, legal, accounting, consultant and other professional fees and costs relating to the
organization. The organization and pre-opening costs totaled approximately $790,000 through the
commencement of operations, and were charged to expense as incurred.
Deferred Offering Costs Direct costs relating to the offering of common stock totaled
approximately $487,000 through September 30, 2009, and were capitalized and netted against the
offering proceeds.
Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of highly liquid investments
with purchase maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which
approximates fair value. At times bank balances may be in excess of insured limits. Management
has deemed this a normal business risk.
Loans The Company grants mortgage, commercial and consumer loans to customers. A large portion
of the loan portfolio is represented by commercial and commercial real estate loans in Oakland
County, Michigan and elsewhere. The ability of the Companys debtors to honor their contracts is
dependent on the real estate and general economic conditions in those areas.
Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until
maturity or pay-off are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances adjusted for
charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans.
Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination, net of certain
direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield
using either the straight line or interest method.
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The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless
the credit is well secured and in the process of collection. In all cases, loans are placed on
nonaccrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered
doubtful.
All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed in nonaccrual or charged-off is
reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash basis
or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual
status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future
payments are reasonably assured.
Allowance for Loan Losses The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated
to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Actual loan losses are
charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is
confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon
managements periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience,
the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrowers
ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions.
The evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to
significant revision as more information becomes available.
The allowance consists of specific, general and allocated components. The specific component
relates to loans that are classified as either doubtful, substandard or special mention. For such
loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash
flows (or collateral value or observable market value) of the impaired loan is lower than the
carrying value of that loan. The general component covers nonclassified loans and is based on
historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. An unallocated component is
maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect managements estimates of probable losses. The
unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the
underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the
portfolio.
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that
the Bank 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 and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into
consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the borrower and the loan, including length of
the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrowers prior payment record, and the amount of the
shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan
basis for commercial loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at
the loans effective interest rate, or the loans obtainable interest rate, or by the fair value of
the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
Large groups of homogenous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Bank
does not separately identify individual consumer and residential mortgage loans for impairment
disclosures.
During the first three years of operation, the Bank will maintain an allowance for loan losses at
or above a minimum level of 1.00% established by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the
State of Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation pursuant to their orders granting
the Bank authority to commence activity as a de novo financial institution.
Off-balance-sheet Instruments In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into
commitments under commercial lines of credit and standby letters of credit. Such financial
instruments are recorded when they are funded.
Property and Equipment Equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is computed for financial
reporting purposes using the straight-line method over the useful life of the assets.
Income Taxes Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or
balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined
based on the tax effect of the various temporary differences between the book value and tax basis
of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities, and requires the current recognition of
changes in tax rates and laws. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce
deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
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Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share have been computed by dividing the net loss by the
weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
Reclassification Certain amounts appearing in the prior years financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the current years financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. FASB 157 enhances existing guidance for
measuring assets and liabilities using fair value. Prior to the issuance of FASB 157, guidance for
applying fair value was incorporated in several accounting pronouncements. FASB 157 provides a
single definition of fair value, together with a framework for measuring it, and requires
additional disclosure about the use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities. FASB 157 also
emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, and
sets out a fair value hierarchy with the highest priority being quoted prices in active markets.
Under FASB 157, fair value measurements are disclosed by level within the hierarchy. While FASB
157 does not add any new fair value measurements, it does change current practice. Changes to
practice include: (1) a requirement for an entity to include its own credit standing in the
measurement of its liabilities; (2) a modification of the transaction price presumption; (3) a
prohibition on the use of block discounts when valuing large blocks of securities for
broker-dealers and investment companies; and (4) a requirement to adjust the value of restricted
stock for the effect of the restriction even if the restriction lapses within one year. FASB 157
was initially effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2008. In February 2008, the FASB
approved the issuance of FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS No. 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement
No. 157. FSP FAS No. 157-2 allows entities to electively defer the effective date of SFAS No. 157
until January 1, 2009 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities except those items
recognized or disclosed at fair value on an annual or more frequently recurring basis. The Company
has applied the fair value measurement and disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 157 to nonfinancial
assets and nonfinancial liabilities effective January 1, 2009. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 is not
material to our results of operations or financial position. In October 2008, the FASB approved
the issuance of FSP FAS No. 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market
for That Asset Is Not Active. FSP FAS No. 157-3 became effective upon issuance, including prior
periods for which financial statements have not been issued, such as the period ended September 30,
2009. SFAS No. 157 requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the
use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. As such, it is Company policy to maximize
the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair
value levels for those financial assets for which there exists an active market. In instances
where the market is indicated to be inactive, the Company incorporates measured risk adjustments
which market participants would assume for credit and liquidity risks when determining fair value
levels.
Fair value levels for financial assets in instances where there is limited or no observable market
activity and, thus, are determined upon estimates, are often derived based on the specific
characteristics of the financial asset, as well as the competitive and economic environment in
existence at that particular time. As a result, fair value levels cannot be measured with
certainty and may not be achieved in a sale of the financial asset. Any pricing model utilized to
determine fair value may contain potential weaknesses and variation in assumptions utilized,
including discount rates, prepayment speeds, default rates and future cash flow estimates, can
result in substantially different estimates of fair values. The adoption of this standard did not
have a material impact on the financial statements due to the fact that the Company did not have
any assets or liabilities that would be required to be measured under SFAS No. 157.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities. This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value. An entity shall report unrealized gains and
losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent
reporting date. The statement is effective as of the beginning of an entitys first fiscal year
that begins after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal
year that begins on or after November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the
provisions of FASB 157. The Company has determined the impact of adopting FASB 159 is immaterial
to the financial statements.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events. SFAS No. 165 establishes general
standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but
before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. Although there is new
terminology, the standard is based on the same principles as those that currently exist in the
auditing standards. The standard also includes a required disclosure of the date through which the
entity has evaluated subsequent events and whether the evaluation date is the date of issuance or
the date the financial statements were available to be issued. The standard is effective for
interim or annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company has complied with the disclosure
requirements. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 165,
Subsequent
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Events, we have evaluated subsequent events through the date of this filing. We do not believe
there are any material subsequent events which would require further disclosure.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS No. 168 approved the FASB Accounting
Standards Codification (the Codification) as a single source of authoritative nongovernmental GAAP.
All existing accounting standard documents, such as FASB, the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants, Emerging Issues Task Force and other related literature, excluding guidance
from the Securities and Exchange Commission, have been superseded by the Codification. All other
non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification has become
nonauthoritative. The Codification is effective for interim or annual periods ending after
September 15, 2009. There have been no changes to the content of our financial statements or
disclosures as a result on implementing the Codification during the quarter ended September 30,
2009. However, as a result of implementation of the Codification, previous references to new
accounting standards and literature are no longer applicable. All future references to
authoritative accounting literature in our consolidated financial statements will be referenced in
accordance with the Codification.
NOTE 2 LOANS
A summary of the balances of loans as of September 30, 2009 and December 31,2008, respectively, is
as follows:
September 30, 2009 | December 31, 2008 | |||||||
Mortgage loans on real estate: |
||||||||
Residential 1 to 4 family |
$ | 3,097,329 | $ | 2,419,361 | ||||
Commercial |
24,585,491 | 12,843,133 | ||||||
Second mortgage |
229,919 | 172,393 | ||||||
Equity lines of credit |
2,142,557 | 839,607 | ||||||
Total mortgage loans on real estate |
30,055,296 | 16,274,494 | ||||||
Commercial loans |
14,312,103 | 8,443,881 | ||||||
Consumer installment loans |
559,965 | 700,235 | ||||||
Total loans |
44,927,364 | 25,418,610 | ||||||
Less: |
||||||||
Allowance for loan losses |
538,000 | 314,000 | ||||||
Net deferred loan fees (costs) and
unearned income |
110,788 | 19,052 | ||||||
Net loans |
$ | 44,278,576 | $ | 25,085,558 | ||||
The following table shows the maturities and sensitivity to changes in interest rates of the loan
portfolio as of September 30, 2009:
Maturing or repricing in | ||||||||||||||||
less than | 1 to 5 | after | ||||||||||||||
1 year | years | 5 years | Total | |||||||||||||
Commercial and financial |
$ | 21,268,336 | $ | 14,401,571 | $ | 3,227,687 | $ | 38,897,594 | ||||||||
Real estate mortgage |
2,322,611 | 2,738,866 | 408,328 | 5,469,805 | ||||||||||||
Installment loans to individuals |
305,769 | 241,675 | 12,521 | 559,965 | ||||||||||||
Total loans |
$ | 23,896,716 | $ | 17,382,112 | $ | 3,648,536 | $ | 44,927,364 | ||||||||
At September 30, 2009, loans maturing in greater than 1 year are comprised of the following:
Fixed rate |
$ | 19,232,506 | ||
Variable rate |
$ | 16,639,747 |
The Company has no loan concentrations greater than 10% of total loans.
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An analysis of the allowance for loan losses is as follows:
September 30, 2009 | ||||
Balance at December 31, 2008 |
$ | 314,000 | ||
Provision for loan losses |
226,082 | |||
Loans charged-off |
(2,082 | ) | ||
Recoveries on loans previously charged-off |
| |||
Balance at September 30, 2009 |
$ | 538,000 | ||
At September 30, 2009, there were no loans considered to be impaired or over 90 days delinquent and
still accruing.
In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has granted loans to executive officers and directors
and their affiliates amounting to $7,474,624 at September 30, 2009 and $4,328,595 at December 31,
2008.
NOTE 3 DEPOSITS
The following is a distribution of deposits as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008:
September 30, 2009 | December 31, 2008 | |||||||
Non-interest bearing deposits |
$ | 4,229,106 | $ | 3,613,283 | ||||
NOW accounts |
417,308 | 357,123 | ||||||
Savings and money market accounts |
17,720,769 | 9,505,159 | ||||||
Certificates of deposit less than $100,000 |
4,449,457 | 2,718,608 | ||||||
Certificates of deposit greater than $100,000 |
15,436,774 | 7,526,254 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 42,253,414 | $ | 23,720,427 | ||||
At September 30, 2009, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:
Less than | Greater than | |||||||||||
$100,000 | $100,000 | Total | ||||||||||
Less than one year |
$ | 3,925,457 | $ | 14,854,259 | $ | 18,779,716 | ||||||
One through five years |
524,000 | 582,515 | 1,106,515 | |||||||||
Over five years |
| | | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 4,449,457 | $ | 15,436,774 | $ | 19,886,231 | ||||||
NOTE 4 OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Credit Related Financial Instruments - The subsidiary bank is a party to credit-related financial
instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing
needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby
letters of credit, and undisbursed lines of credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees,
elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated
balance sheet.
The Banks exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of these commitments.
The Bank follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet
instruments.
The total contractual amounts of commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and
undisbursed lines of credit as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are shown below:
September 30, 2009 | December 31, 2008 | |||||||
Commitments to extend credit |
$ | 2,659,900 | $ | 3,298,200 | ||||
Standby letters of credit |
666,561 | 917,498 | ||||||
Undisbursed lines of credit |
7,074,397 | 5,241,053 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 10,400,858 | $ | 9,456,751 | ||||
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Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation
of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or
other termination clauses and may require repayment of a fee. The commitments for equity lines of
credit may expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not
necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed
necessary by the Company, is based on managements credit evaluation of the customer.
Undisbursed lines of credit under commercial lines of credit, revolving credit lines, and overdraft
protection agreements are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing
customers. These lines of credit can be collateralized and may not be drawn upon to the total
extent to which the Company is committed.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the
performance of a customer to a third party. Those letters of credit are used primarily to support
public and private borrowing arrangements. Essentially all letters of credit have expiration dates
within one year. The Company generally holds collateral supporting those commitments if deemed
necessary.
Collateral Requirements To reduce credit risk related to the use of credit related financial
instruments, the Company might deem it necessary to obtain collateral. The amount and nature of
the collateral obtained are based on the Companys evaluation of the customer. Collateral held
varies but may include cash, securities, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and
equipment, and real estate.
If the counterparty does not have the right and the ability to redeem the collateral or the Company
is permitted to sell or repledge the collateral on short notice, the Company records the collateral
on its balance sheet at fair value with a corresponding obligation to return it.
NOTE 5 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following:
September 30, 2009 | December 31, 2008 | |||||||
Building and improvements |
$ | 2,212,089 | $ | 2,212,089 | ||||
Land |
854,233 | 854,233 | ||||||
Office equipment |
642,571 | 632,954 | ||||||
3,708,893 | 3,699,276 | |||||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation |
362,707 | 220,501 | ||||||
Property and equipment net of depreciation |
$ | 3,346,186 | $ | 3,478,775 | ||||
The Companys headquarters is an approximately 5,200 square foot building completed in 2008
featuring full service banking accommodations. The building also houses the Companys executive
management.
NOTE 6 INCOME TAXES
The Company has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $4,196,000 as of September 30,
2009 that are available to reduce future taxable income through the year ending December 31, 2028.
The deferred tax asset created by that loss carryforward has been offset with a valuation allowance
since the Company does not have a history of earnings.
The components of the Companys net deferred tax assets, included in other assets, are as follows:
Deferred Tax Asset: |
||||
Net Operating Loss Carryforward |
$ | 1,426,789 | ||
Less: Valuation Allowance |
(1,426,789 | ) | ||
Total net deferred tax asset |
$ | | ||
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A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes for the period ended September 30 follows:
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Income tax benefit at federal statutory rate of 34 percent |
$ | 244,668 | $ | 353,696 | ||||
Change in valuation allowance |
(245,000 | ) | (354,000 | ) | ||||
Other net |
332 | 304 | ||||||
Net income tax expense |
$ | | $ | | ||||
NOTE 7 STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
At the Companys Annual Meeting of Shareholders held May 21, 2008, its shareholders approved the
2008 Stock Incentive Plan, which had previously been approved by the Board of Directors. Under the
Companys stock based incentive plan, the Company may grant stock options to its directors,
officers and employees for up to 166,795 shares of common stock. Effective January 1, 2007, the
Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 (R), Share based Payment.
SFAS No. 123 (R) established a fair value method of accounting for stock options whereby
compensation expense is recognized based on the computed fair value of the options on the grant
date.
At September 30, 2009, stock options outstanding had a weighted average remaining contractual life
of 8.6 years. The following table summarizes stock options outstanding and aggregate intrinsic
value as of September 30, 2009:
Weighted Average | ||||||||||||||||
Remaining | Aggregate | |||||||||||||||
Number | Contractual | Exercise | Intrinsic | |||||||||||||
Exercise Price | Outstanding | Life | Price | Value | ||||||||||||
$10.00 |
59,024 | 8.6 years | $ | 10.00 | |
The Company did not grant stock options during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Stock options have an exercise price of $10.00 per share. 41,649 of the options vest over a five
year term, while 17,375 of the options vest ratably over a three year term. All of the options
expire 10 years following the date of grant.
As of September 30, 2009, there was $134,136 of total unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense
related to nonvested stock options outstanding. The weighted average term over which this expense
will be recognized is 1.2 years. Common shares issued upon exercise of stock options result in new
shares issued by the Company from authorized but unissued shares.
As of September 30, 2009, there were 59,024 options to purchase the Companys common stock issued
and outstanding.
In conjunction with its initial stock offering, the Company has issued a total of 277,993 warrants
to initial shareholders in the ratio of one warrant for every five shares of common stock purchased
in the offering. These warrants have a strike price of $12.50. Additionally, the Company has
issued 142,500 warrants to its organizers. These warrants have a strike price of $10.00. A total
of 420,493 warrants to purchase the Companys common stock were outstanding as of September 30,
2009 and December 31, 2008.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (Revised) requires the measurement and
recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards made to employees and
directors. SFAS No. 123 (R) requires companies to estimate the fair value of the stock-based
payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the
award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as compensation expense over the requisite
service periods in the Companys statement of operations.
NOTE 8 MINIMUM REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
Banks 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
policies. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by
regulators. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action. The prompt
corrective action regulations
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provide five classifications; well capitalized, adequately
capitalized, undercapitalized and critical undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to
represent overall financial condition. If adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required
to
accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset
growth and expansion, and plans for capital restoration are required. The Bank was well
capitalized as of September 30, 2009.
The Banks actual capital amounts and ratios as of September 30, 2009 are presented in the
following table (dollars in thousands):
For Capital | To Be | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | Adequacy Purposes | Well Capitalized | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||
As of September 30, 2009: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Risk Based Capital
to Risk Weighted Assets
Lotus Bank |
$ | 8,127 | 16.59 | % | $ | 3,918 | 8.00 | % | $ | 4,898 | 10.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Tier One Capital to Risk
Weighted Assets
Lotus Bank |
$ | 7,589 | 15.49 | % | $ | 1,959 | 4.00 | % | $ | 2,939 | 6.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Tier One Capital to
Total Assets
Lotus Bank |
$ | 7,589 | 14.51 | % | $ | 2,091 | 4.00 | % | $ | 2,614 | 5.00 | % |
NOTE 9 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between
willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is best determined based upon
quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the
Companys various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available,
fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those
techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including discount rate and
estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an
immediate settlement of the instrument. SFAS 107 excludes certain financial instruments and all
nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value
amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures
for financial instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair
value.
Loans for variable rate loans that may reprice frequently with no significant change in credit
risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for other loans are estimated using
discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar
terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Fair values of nonperforming loans are estimated
using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.
Deposit the fair values disclosed for demand deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount
payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e. their carrying amounts). The carrying values also
approximate fair value for money market deposit accounts, other savings, and variable rate
certificates of deposit. Fair values for fixed rate certificate of deposit are estimated using a
discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on
certificates of deposit to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
Accrued Interest the carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.
Other Financial Instruments the fair value of other financial instruments, including loan
commitments, unfunded lines of credit and unfunded standby letters of credit, based on discounted
cash flow analyses, is not material.
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The carrying and fair values of the Companys assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2009 and
December 31, 2008 are as follows:
September 30, 2009 | December 31, 2008 | |||||||||||||||
Carrying | Fair | Carrying | Fair | |||||||||||||
Value | Value | Value | Value | |||||||||||||
Cash and due from banks |
$ | 910,267 | $ | 910,267 | $ | 457,103 | $ | 457,103 | ||||||||
Interest bearing deposits with banks |
735,000 | 735,000 | 1,960,000 | 1,960,000 | ||||||||||||
Federal funds sold |
2,747,307 | 2,747,307 | 3,194,033 | 3,194,033 | ||||||||||||
Loans net |
44,278,576 | 45,645,618 | 25,085,558 | 26,703,966 | ||||||||||||
Accrued interest receivable |
109,349 | 109,349 | 81,521 | 81,521 | ||||||||||||
Noninterest bearing deposits |
4,229,106 | 4,229,106 | 3,613,283 | 3,613,283 | ||||||||||||
Interest bearing deposits |
18,138,077 | 18,138,077 | 9,862,282 | 9,862,282 | ||||||||||||
Time deposits |
19,886,231 | 19,872,663 | 10,244,862 | 10,154,759 | ||||||||||||
Accrued interest payable |
66,150 | 66,150 | 47,233 | 47.233 |
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANAYLSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION.
The following discussion and analysis provides information which the Company believes is relevant
to an assessment and understanding of its results of operations and financial condition. This
discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying notes
appearing in this report.
OVERVIEW
Lotus Bancorp, Inc.(the Company) is a Michigan corporation that was incorporated on October 27,
2004 to serve as a bank holding company for Lotus Bank (the Bank). On February 2, 2007, the
Company received approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to become a bank holding
company. The Bank received final regulatory approvals on February 5, 2007, and commenced banking
operations on February 28, 2007. The Company has no material business operations other than owning
and managing the Bank, and has no plans for other business operations in the foreseeable future.
The Company commenced its initial public offering on September 28, 2006 to raise the capital
required to capitalize Lotus Bank. The initial public offering was completed on June 30, 2007. On
February 26, 2007, we broke escrow in the amount of $12,769,358, which consisted of $12,582,050 in
stock subscriptions received and $187,308 in accrued interest receivable. On February 27, 2007,
the Company capitalized the Bank by downstreaming $10,500,000 into its capital accounts. Early in
the third quarter of 2007, the Company closed on the remaining portion of its equity offering of
$1,317,600, bringing its total equity to $13,899,650. As of November 13, 2009, there were
1,389,965 shares of the Companys common stock issued and outstanding.
We provide customary retail and commercial banking services to our customers, including checking
and savings accounts, time deposits, safe deposit facilities, commercial loans, real estate
mortgage loans, installment loans, IRAs and night depository facilities. Our deposits are insured
by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to applicable legal limits and we are
supervised and regulated by the FDIC and Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation.
We provide a full range of retail and commercial banking services designed to meet the borrowing
and depository needs of small and medium-sized businesses and consumers in local areas.
Substantially all of our loans are to customers located within our service area. We conduct our
lending activities pursuant to the loan policies adopted by our Board of Directors. These loan
policies grant individual loan officers authority to make secured and unsecured loans in specific
dollar amounts; senior officers or various loan committees must approve larger loans. Our
management information systems and loan review policies are designed to monitor lending
sufficiently to ensure adherence to our loan policies.
PLAN OF OPERATION
The Companys (and the Banks) main office is located at the intersection of 12 Mile and Dixon
Roads in Novi, Michigan. The building, completed in April 2008, is a free standing facility of
approximately 5,200 square feet.
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The Bank has 13.55 full-time equivalent employees, and the Company does not currently have any
employees who are not also employees of the Bank.
The Bank uses its capital for customer loans, investments and other general banking purposes. We
believe that the Companys minimum initial public offering proceeds will enable the Bank to
maintain a leverage capital ratio, which is a measure of core capital to average total assets, in
excess of 8% for the first three years of operations as required by the FDIC. While we do not
anticipate raising additional capital during the next 12 month period, we cannot assure you that
the Company will not need to raise additional capital within the next three years or over the next
12 month period.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company generated net losses of
$212,524 and $719,611, respectively. The largest expenses in the quarter ended September 30, 2009
were compensation and employee benefits which amounted to $261,437, interest expenses of $177,005,
occupancy and equipment costs totaling $96,019, professional fees totaling $34,000, data processing
expenses totaling $31,405, , and advertising and promotion costs totaling $21,146. Additionally,
stock based compensation expense totaling $14,448 was recognized during the quarter ended September
30, 2009. Similarly, year-to-date through September 30, 2009, the largest expense components were
salaries and employee benefits totaling $759,362, interest expenses amounting to $515,292,
occupancy costs totaling $241,053, professional fees of $102,010, and data processing expenses
totaling $92,116. Most expense categories showed increases in the year-over-year period due to
growth in the Companys business lines and the addition of staff. Interest and fee income for the
quarter of $616,405 was largely due to interest and fees on loans of $601,146, earnings from
investments in certificates of deposit of other banks amounting to $12,585, and federal funds sold
of $2,674. The provision for possible loan losses totaled $135,582 for the quarter and $226,082
year-to-date. At September 30, 2009, the reserve stood at $538,000 or 1.20% of gross loans and
1.24% of adjusted total loans. As the Company had no loans past due more than 30 days at quarter
end or any loans in nonaccrual status, the Companys management felt it prudent to maintain its
loan loss reserve provisions at current levels given the state of both the local and national
economies.
In analyzing the appropriate level of the Companys reserve for possible loan losses, management
takes into account several factors including historical loss rates, current and anticipated levels
of past due and non-performing loans, local economic conditions, competitor loss rates and
portfolio composition. The Company has no experience of loan losses, other than $2,082 associated
with participation interest being held by a financial institution that was closed by regulators,
has no history of loans of any material amount past due more than 30 days, and has no loans
classified as non-performing or in non-accrual status. Additionally, the Company has avoided
making those types of loans considered high risk such as option ARMS, and typically underwrites
commercial loans and commercial and residential real estate loans, the bulk of its portfolios, with
current loan to value ratios of around 70% and/or debt service coverage ratios in excess of 125%;
even in light of the moribund local economy and the struggles with credit quality of local
competitor financial institutions, management closely monitors the performance of its credit
portfolios and is satisfied that its reserve for possible loan losses is adequate.
In comparing the September 30, 2009 quarterly results to those of the same period ending in 2008,
it is necessary to remember that the Companys subsidiary bank had only been in operation since
February 28, 2007, and has experienced fairly rapid balance sheet growth during 2007, 2008 and the
first nine months of 2009, with total assets, net loans and total deposits increasing 108%, 130%,
and 198%, respectively from September 30, 2008 to September 30, 2009. The Companys primary source
of income for the quarters ended September 30, 2008 and 2009 was interest and fees on loans,
investment CDs and federal funds sold totaling $271,929 and $616,405, respectively. While the
composition of revenue sources was similar, significant decreases in the general level of interest
rates, coupled with the fairly high funding costs associated with gathering deposits and high
carrying balances of relatively low yielding assets (federal funds sold and investment certificates
of deposit) resulted in a decline of the Companys annualized net interest margin from 4.01% at
September 30, 2008 to 3.69% at September 30, 2009. While erosion in the net interest margin, in
percentage terms, has made it more difficult to cover the Companys other operating costs such as
salaries and benefits and occupancy, net interest income has increased during the same period.
This trend has been accelerating during 2009, particularly in the 3rd quarter, as the
Company continues to convert lower yielding assets into higher yielding loans, and its costs of
funding continue to decline
The Companys assets have grown by approximately 52% since year-end 2008. We believe this growth
is primarily attributable to the new location of the Companys headquarters, recent marketing and
advertising promotions, perceived instability of competitor financial institutions, and the
resultant inactivity of that competition, all of which have attracted additional customer
relationships into the Bank. The Banks asset mix has continued to improve with the conversion of
cash equivalent assets into loans. Net loans totaled $44,278,576 at September 30, 2009, an
increase of approximately $19.2 million,
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or 77% over December 31, 2008, and were funded largely by increases in deposits gathered amounting
to $42,253,414. The Company expects this growth to continue for the foreseeable future, as
tempered competition and increased consolidation in its market allow it to gain more customer
relationships, which should result in the continued enrichment in its asset mix as federal funds
sold and investment certificate of deposit balances are to be converted into higher-yielding loans.
An approximately 78% increase in deposits at quarter-end, as compared to year-end 2008, were
comprised primarily of non-interest bearing demand balances, money market deposit accounts and
certificates of deposit. The Companys equity declined during the same period to $9,850,120 due
exclusively to its operating losses discussed above.
The Bank derives its revenues primarily from interest charged on loans, and to a lesser extent,
from interest earned on investments, fees received in connection with the origination of loans and
other miscellaneous fees and service charges. Its principal expenses are interest expense on
deposits and operating expenses. The funds for these activities are provided principally by
operating revenues, deposit growth, purchases of federal funds from other financial institutions,
sales of loans and investment securities, and the partial or full repayment of loans by borrowers.
The Banks operations depend substantially on its net interest income, which is the difference
between interest earned on loans and other investments, and interest expense paid on deposits and
other borrowings. This difference can be largely affected by changes in market interest rates,
credit policies of monetary authorities, and other local, national or international economic
factors which are beyond the Banks ability to predict or control. Large moves in interest rates
may decrease or eliminate the Banks profitability.
FUNDING OF OPERATIONS AND LIQUIDITY
On February 26, 2007, the Company had its first closing on the common stock subscriptions received,
and issued 1,258,205 shares of stock for a total of $12,582,050, which included the conversion of
$109,990 of organizer advances into common stock. The Company continued to offer its common stock
for sale pursuant to the terms of the registration statement until June 30, 2007. Since the initial closing on February 26, 2007, the Company closed on an additional
$1,314,600 in common stock subscriptions, and issued an additional 131,760 shares. As of November
13, 2009, a total of 1,389,965 shares of the Companys common stock were issued and outstanding.
The Company believes that the proceeds raised during the initial public offering will provide
sufficient capital to support the growth of both the Company and the Bank for their initial years
of operations.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
The Company has made $3,385 in capital expenditures for the three month period ended September 30,
2009, and recorded $46,505 in depreciation expense related to its headquarters building and office
equipment during the quarter.
LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY
Liquidity represents the ability to provide a steady source of funds for loan commitments and other
investment activities, as well as the ability to maintain sufficient funds to cover deposit
withdrawals and the payment of debt and operating obligations. The Bank can obtain these funds by
converting assets into cash, obtaining new deposits, or by borrowing funds. Its ability to attract
and maintain these deposits will serve as its primary source of funding.
On February 26, 2007, the Company met the conditions to capitalize and open Lotus Bank and issued
1,258,205 shares of stock for the subscriptions received in escrow and in lieu of cash repayment of
the organizer advances of $109,990. The Company repaid the outstanding balance on its
organizational line of credit by using a portion of the proceeds of its initial public offering,
and then invested $10,500,000 of the proceeds in the capital of the Bank. Since that date, the
Company has issued an additional 131,760 shares. As of September 30, 2009, the Companys primary
sources of liquidity are cash and due from banks and federal funds sold which amounted to
$5,851,450. As the Bank continues to grow, it is expected that a substantial portion of these
funds will be invested in loans and be supplanted by increases in deposits.
Additionally, the Bank has arranged a federal funds borrowing line with one of its correspondent
banks, has gained access to the discount window of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (the
FRBC), and has established a borrowing line with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (the
FHLBI). Any borrowings from the FRBC and the FHLBI are required to be collateralized with
certain of the Banks assets. The federal funds line is unsecured. As of September 30, 2009, there
were no balances outstanding on any of these borrowing lines.
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Net interest income, the Banks primary source of earnings, will fluctuate with significant
interest rate movements. The Companys profitability depends substantially on the Banks net
interest income. A large change in interest rates may significantly impact the Banks net interest
income and decrease or eliminate the Companys profitability. Most of the factors that influence
changes in market interest rates, including economic conditions, are beyond the Companys ability
to control. While the Bank will take measures to minimize the impact of these fluctuations, the
Bank intends to structure its balance sheet such that repricing opportunities exist both for assets
and liabilities in roughly equal amounts at approximately the same time intervals. Imbalances in
these repricing opportunities at any point in time constitute interest rate sensitivity.
Interest rate sensitivity refers to the responsiveness of interest-bearing assets and liabilities
to changes in market interest rates. The Bank will generally attempt to maintain a balance between
rate sensitive assets and liabilities and the changes in interest income and expense in order to
limit its overall interest rate risk. The Bank regularly evaluates the balance sheets asset mix
in terms of several variables: yield, credit quality, funding sources and liquidity.
To effectively manage the balance sheets liability mix, the Bank plans to expand its deposit base
and convert assets to cash where necessary. As the Bank continues to grow, it will continuously
structure its rate sensitivity position in an attempt to hedge against rapidly rising or falling
interest rates. The Banks asset and liability committee meets regularly to develop strategies for
the upcoming period.
Other than increases in loans and deposits, management knows of no trends, demands, commitments,
events or uncertainties that would result in or are reasonably likely to result in the Companys
liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way in the foreseeable future.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
At September 30, 2009, the Company had unfunded loan commitments outstanding of approximately $10.4
million. Because these commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and many will expire
without being drawn upon, the total commitments level does not necessarily represent future cash
requirements. The Company has the ability to fund these commitments if required. See also Note 4
of the Companys consolidated financial statements (unaudited) in Item 1 of Part 1 of this report.
CAPITAL ADEQUACY
There are two primary measures of capital adequacy for banks and bank holding companies: (i)
risk-based capital guidelines and (ii) the leverage ratio. The risk-based capital guidelines
measure the amount of a banks required capital in relation to the degree of risk perceived in its
assets and its off-balance sheet items. Under the risk-based capital guidelines, capital is
divided into two tiers. Tier 1 capital consists of common stockholders equity, non-cumulative
perpetual preferred stock, and minority interests. Goodwill, if any, is deducted from the total.
Tier 2 capital consists of the allowance for loan losses, hybrid capital instruments, term
subordinated debt and immediate term preferred stock. Banks are required to maintain a minimum
risk-based capital ratio of 8%, with at least 4% consisting of Tier 1 capital.
The second measure of capital adequacy relates to the leverage ratio. The FDIC has established a
3% minimum leverage ratio requirement. The leverage ratio in computed by dividing Tier 1 capital
by total assets. In the case of the Bank and other banks that are experiencing growth or have not
received the highest regulatory rating from their primary regulator, the minimum leverage ratio
should be 3% plus an additional cushion of at least 1% to 2%, depending upon risk profiles and
other factors.
The Bank is currently, and expects to continue to be, in compliance with these guidelines. The
following table shows the capital totals and ratios for the Bank as of September 30, 2009 (in
thousands):
Tier 1 capital |
$ | 7,589 | ||
Total capital |
$ | 8,127 | ||
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets |
15.49 | % | ||
Total capital to risk-weighted assets |
16.59 | % | ||
Tier 1 capital to average assets |
14.51 | % |
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
This item does not apply to smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, the Company carried out an
evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its chief
executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of
its disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under the Exchange Act Rule
13a-15(e).
Based on this evaluation, the Companys chief executive officer and chief financial officer
concluded that, as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this report, such disclosure
controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us
in the reports the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is: (a) recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities
and Exchange Commission, and (b) accumulated and communicated to management, including its chief
executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosure.
In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any
controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable
assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and in reaching a reasonable level of
assurance. Management of the Company necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating
the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
Changes in Internal Controls There was no change in the Companys control over financial
reporting that occurred during the Companys fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009, that
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to affect, the Companys internal control over
financial reporting.
The Company intends to continually review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of its
disclosure controls and procedures to improve its controls and procedures over time and to correct
any deficiencies that it may discover in the future. The goal is to ensure that senior management
has timely access to all material non-financial information regarding the Companys business.
While the Company believes that the present design of its disclosure controls and procedures is
effective in achieving its goal, future events affecting its business may cause the Company to
modify its disclosure controls and procedures.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
There are no known pending legal proceedings to which the Company or the Bank is a party or to
which any of its properties are subject, nor are there any material proceedings known to the
Company in which any director, officer or affiliate, or any principal shareholder is a party or has
an interest adverse to the Company.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
This item does not apply to smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
This item is not applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
This item is not applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
This item is not applicable.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit number | Description of Exhibit | |
31.1
|
Rule 13 a 14 (a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer | |
31.2
|
Rule 13 a 14 (a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer | |
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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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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.
LOTUS BANCORP, INC. |
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Date: November 13, 2009 | By: | /s/ Satish B. Jasti | ||
Satish B. Jasti | ||||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||
Date: November 13, 2009 | By: | /s/ Richard E. Bauer | ||
Richard E. Bauer | ||||
Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit number | Description of Exhibit | |
31.1
|
Certification pursuant to Rules 13a 15(e) and 15d 15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act | |
31.2
|
Certification pursuant to Rules 13a 15(e) and 15d 15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act | |
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Certification pursuant to Rules 13a 14(b) or Rule 15d 14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. §1350 |
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