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| 8-K - PORTER BANCORP, INC. 8-K - LIMESTONE BANCORP, INC. | a6780011.htm |
| EX-99.2 - EXHIBIT 99.2 - LIMESTONE BANCORP, INC. | a6780011ex99-2.htm |
Exhibit 99.1
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY
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CONSENT ORDER
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PBI BANK
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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
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FDIC-11-145b
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(KENTUCKY CHARTERED
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INSURED NONMEMBER BANK)
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PBI Bank (“Bank”), Louisville, Kentucky, having been advised of its right to a NOTICE OF CHARGES AND OF HEARING detailing the unsafe or unsound banking practices and violations of law, rule, or regulation alleged to have been committed by the Bank, and of its right to a hearing on the charges under section 8(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“Act”), 12 U.S.C. § 1818(b), and under section 286.3-690 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes, Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. Section 286.3-690 (Michie 2006), regarding hearings before the Department of Financial Institutions for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (“KDFI”), and having waived those rights, entered into a STIPULATION AND CONSENT TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONSENT ORDER (“STIPULATION”) with representatives of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the KDFI, dated June 24, 2011, whereby, solely for the purpose of this proceeding and without admitting or denying any charges of unsafe or unsound banking practices, and without admitting or denying any violations of law, rule, or regulation, the Bank has consented to the issuance of this CONSENT ORDER (“ORDER”) by the FDIC and the KDFI.
The FDIC and the KDFI considered the matter and determined to accept the STIPULATION.
Having also determined that the requirements for issuance of an order under 12 U.S.C. § 1818(b) and section 286.3-690 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes, KY. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 286.3-690 (Michie 2006), have been satisfied, the FDIC and KDFI HEREBY ORDER that the Bank, its institution-affiliated parties, as that term is defined in section 3(u) of the Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1813(u), and its successors and assigns take affirmative action as follows:
MANAGEMENT PLAN
1. (a) Within 45 days from the effective date of this ORDER, the Bank shall retain an independent third party acceptable to the Regional Director of the FDIC’s Chicago Region (“Regional Director”) and the Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Financial Institutions (“Commissioner”), who will develop a written analysis and assessment of the Bank’s management needs (“Management Study”) for the purpose of providing qualified management for the Bank.
(b) The Bank shall provide the Regional Director and the Commissioner with a copy of the proposed engagement letter or contract with the independent third party for review. The contract or engagement letter, at a minimum, should include:
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A description of the work to be performed under the contract or engagement letter;
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The responsibilities of the consultant;
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An identification of the professional standards covering the work to be performed;
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(iv)
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Identification of the specific procedures to be used when carrying out the work to be performed;
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(v)
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The qualifications of the employee(s) who are to perform the work;
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The time frame for completion of the work;
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Any restrictions on the use of the reported findings; and
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A provision for unrestricted examiner access to workpapers.
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(c) The Management Study shall be developed within 90 days from the effective date of this ORDER. The Management Study shall include, at a minimum:
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Identification of both the type and number of officer positions needed to properly manage and supervise the affairs of the Bank;
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Identification and establishment of such Bank committees as are needed to provide guidance and oversight to active management;
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Evaluation of all executive Bank officers, senior credit staff members, and senior vice president commercial loan officers to determine whether these individuals possess the ability, experience and other qualifications required to perform present and anticipated duties, including adherence to the Bank’s established policies and practices, and restoration and maintenance of the Bank in a safe and sound condition;
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Evaluation of all Bank officers’ compensation, including salaries, director fees, and other benefits; and
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A plan to recruit and hire any additional or replacement personnel with the requisite ability, experience and other qualifications to fill those officer or staff member positions identified by this paragraph of this ORDER.
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(d) Within 30 days after receipt of the Management Study the Bank shall formulate a plan to implement the recommendations of the Management Study.
CAPITAL
2. (a) As of the effective date of this ORDER, the Bank shall have and maintain its level of Tier 1 capital as a percentage of its total assets (“capital ratio”) at a minimum of nine percent (9.0%) and its level of qualifying total capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets (“total risk based capital ratio”) at a minimum of twelve percent (12.0%). For purposes of this ORDER, Tier 1 capital, qualifying total capital, total assets, and risk-weighted assets shall be calculated in accordance with Part 325 of the FDIC Rules and Regulations (“Part 325”), 12 C.F.R. Part 325.
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(b) While this ORDER is in effect, if either ratio is less than the required minimum required by paragraph (a) above, the Bank shall immediately notify the Supervisory Authorities and within 30 days shall: (1) increase capital in an amount sufficient to comply with paragraph (a), or (2) submit a written plan to the Regional Director and KDFI describing the primary means and timing by which the Bank shall increase its capital ratios up to or in excess of the minimum requirements set forth above, as well as contingency plans. Within 10 days of receipt of any comments from the Regional Director or Commissioner, and after consideration of all comments, the board shall approve the written plan, and record such approval in its minutes. Thereafter, the Bank shall implement and fully comply with the written plan.
(c) Any increase in regulatory capital may be accomplished by the following:
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The sale of common stock and noncumulative perpetual preferred stock constituting Tier 1 capital under Part 325; or
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The elimination of all or part of the assets classified as “Loss” as of January 3, 2011 without loss or liability to the Bank, provided any such collection on a partially charged-off asset shall first be applied to that portion of the asset which was not charged off pursuant to this ORDER; or
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The collection in cash of assets previously charged off; or
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The direct contribution of cash by the directors or the shareholders of the Bank; or
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Any other means acceptable to the Regional Director and the Commissioner; or
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Any combination of the above means.
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(d) If, while this ORDER is in effect, the Bank increases capital by the sale of new securities, the board of directors of the Bank shall adopt and implement a plan for the sale of such additional securities, including the voting of any shares owned or proxies held by or controlled by them in favor of said plan. Should the implementation of the plan involve public distribution of Bank securities, including a distribution limited only to the Bank’s existing shareholders, the Bank shall prepare detailed offering materials fully describing the securities being offered, including an accurate description of the financial condition of the Bank and the circumstances giving rise to the offering, and other material disclosures necessary to comply with Federal securities laws. Prior to the implementation of the plan and, in any event, not less than 20 days prior to the dissemination of such materials, the materials used in the sale of the securities shall be submitted to the FDIC Registration and Disclosure Section, 550 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20429 and to Charles A. Vice, Commissioner, Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions, for their review. Any changes requested to be made in the materials by the FDIC or the KDFI shall be made prior to their dissemination.
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(e) In complying with the provisions of this paragraph, the Bank shall provide to any subscriber and/or purchaser of Bank securities written notice of any planned or existing development or other changes which are materially different from the information reflected in any offering materials used in connection with the sale of Bank securities. The written notice required by this paragraph shall be furnished within 10 calendar days of the date any material development or change was planned or occurred, whichever is earlier, and shall be furnished to every purchaser and/or subscriber of the Bank’s original offering materials.
(f) The capital ratio analysis required by this paragraph shall not negate the responsibility of the Bank and its board of directors for maintaining throughout the year an adequate level of capital protection for the kind, quality, and degree of market depreciation of assets held by the Bank.
REDUCTION OF SUBSTANDARD ASSETS
3. (a) Within 45 days from the effective date of this Order, the Bank shall adopt and implement a written plan to reduce the Bank’s risk position in each asset in excess of $1,000,000, which is classified as “Substandard” in the Joint Report of Examination as of January 3, 2011. A copy of the written plan shall be submitted to the Regional Director and Commissioner upon its completion. In developing such plan, the Bank shall, at a minimum:
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Review the financial position of each borrower, including source of repayment, repayment ability, and alternative repayment sources; and
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Evaluate the available collateral for such credit, including possible actions to improve the Bank’s collateral position.
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(b) Such plan shall include, but not be limited to:
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Target dollar levels to which the bank shall reduce each asset within 6 and 12 months from the effective date of this ORDER; and
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Provisions for the submission of monthly progress reports to the Bank’s board of directors for review and notation in minutes of the meetings of the board of directors.
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(c) As used in this paragraph, “reduce” means to: (1) collect; (2) charge off; (3) sell; or (4 ) improve the quality of such assets as to warrant removal of any adverse classification by the FDIC and KDFI.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOANS AND LEASE LOSSES
4. (a) Prior to submission or publication of all Reports of Condition and Income required by the FDIC after the effective date of this ORDER, the board of directors shall review the adequacy of the Bank’s ALLL, provide for an adequate ALLL, and accurately report the same. The minutes of the Board meeting at which such review is undertaken shall indicate the findings of the review, the amount of increase in the ALLL recommended, if any, and the basis for determination of the amount of ALLL provided. In making these determinations, the Board shall consider the FFIEC Instructions for the Reports of Condition and Income and any analysis of the Bank’s ALLL provided by the FDIC or KDFI.
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(b) ALLL entries required by this paragraph shall be made prior to any regulatory capital determinations required by this ORDER.
LOAN REVIEW AND GRADING SYSTEM
5. Within 30 days from the date of this ORDER, the Bank shall develop and implement procedures which strengthen the Bank’s loan review function and ensure the timely and accurate grading of the Bank’s credit relationships.
LOSS CHARGE-OFF
6. As of the effective date of this ORDER, the Bank shall eliminate from its books, by charge-off or collection, all assets or portions of assets classified “Loss” as of January 3, 2011, that have not been previously collected or charged off. Elimination or reduction of these assets with the proceeds of other Bank extensions of credit is not considered collection for the purpose of this paragraph.
REDUCTION OF CONCENTRATIONS
7. (a) Within 60 days from the effective date of this ORDER, the Bank shall adopt and implement a written plan to reduce the concentration in acquisition, development and construction loans to not more than 75% of Total Risk Based capital and to reduce the concentration in non-owner occupied commercial real estate to not more than 250% of Total Risk Based capital. A copy of the written plan shall be submitted to the Regional Director and Commissioner upon its completion. Such plan shall prohibit any additional advances that would increase the concentrations or create new concentrations unless the Bank’s board of directors has adopted, prior to such extension of credit, a detailed written statement giving the reasons why such extension of credit is in the best interests of the Bank. A copy of the statement shall be signed by each Bank director, incorporated in the minutes of the applicable board of directors’ meeting, and placed in the appropriate loan file. The plan shall include, but not be limited to:
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Target percentages of capital to which the bank plans to reduce each concentration within 6 and 12 months from the effective date of this ORDER; and
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Provisions for the submission of monthly progress reports to the Bank’s board of directors for review and notation in minutes of the meetings of the board of directors.
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GROWTH PLAN
8. During the life of this ORDER, the Bank shall not increase its total assets by more than 5% during any consecutive three-month period without providing, at least 30 days prior to its implementation, a growth plan to the Regional Director and Commissioner. Such growth plan, at a minimum, shall include the funding source to support the projected growth, as well as the anticipated use of funds. This growth plan shall not be implemented without the prior written consent of the Regional Director and Commissioner. In no event shall the Bank increase its total assets by more than 10% annually. For the purpose of this paragraph, “total assets” shall be defined as in the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s Instructions for the Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income.
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PROHIBITION OF ADDITIONAL LOANS TO CLASSIFIED BORROWERS
9. As of the effective date of this ORDER, the Bank shall not extend, directly or indirectly, any additional credit to, or for the benefit of, any borrower whose loan or other credit has been classified “Substandard” and is uncollected unless the Bank’s board of directors or loan committee has adopted, prior to such extension of credit, a detailed written statement giving the reasons why such extension of credit is in the best interest of the Bank. If only the loan committee adopts the written statement, it must also be presented to the Bank’s board of directors and reflected in the Bank’s board of directors’ meeting minutes. A copy of the statement shall be placed in the appropriate loan file and shall be incorporated in the minutes of the applicable board of directors’ meeting.
DIVIDEND RESTRICTION
10. As of the effective date of this ORDER, the Bank shall not declare or pay any dividend without the prior written consent of the Regional Director and the Commissioner.
CORRECTION OF VIOLATIONS
11. (a) Within 60 days from the effective date of this ORDER, the Bank shall eliminate and/or correct all violations of law, rule, and regulations listed in the Joint Report of Examination dated January 3, 2011.
(b) Within 60 days from the effective date of this ORDER, the Bank shall implement procedures to ensure future compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
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COMPLIANCE WITH ORDER
12. (a) Within 30 days from the effective date of this ORDER, the Bank’s board of directors shall have in place a program that will provide for monitoring of the Bank’s compliance with this ORDER.
(b) Following the required date of compliance with subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, the Bank’s board of directors shall review the Bank’s compliance with this ORDER and record its review in the minutes of each regularly scheduled board of directors’ meeting.
PROGRESS REPORTS
13. Within 30 days from the end of each calendar quarter following the effective date of this ORDER, the Bank shall furnish to the Regional Director and Commissioner written progress reports signed by each member of the Bank’s board of directors, detailing the actions taken to secure compliance with the ORDER and the results thereof. Such reports may be discontinued when the corrections required by this ORDER have been accomplished and the Regional Director and Commissioner have, in writing, released the Bank from making further reports.
NOTIFICATION TO SHAREHOLDER
14. Following the effective date of this ORDER, the Bank shall send to its shareholder a copy of this ORDER: (1) in conjunction with the Bank’s next shareholder communication; or (2) in conjunction with its notice or proxy statement preceding the Bank’s next shareholder meeting.
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This ORDER shall be effective upon issuance
The provisions of this ORDER shall be binding upon the Bank, its institution-affiliated parties, and any successors and assigns thereof.
The provisions of this ORDER shall remain effective and enforceable except to the extent that, and until such time as, any provision has been modified, terminated, suspended, or set aside by the FDIC and the KDFI.
Pursuant to delegated authority.
Dated: June 24, 2011.
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/s/ M. Anthony Lowe
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/s/ Charles A. Vice
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M. Anthony Lowe
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Charles A. Vice
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Regional Director
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Commissioner
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Chicago Regional Office
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Department of Financial Institutions
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
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