UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

S QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012.

 

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

 

Commission File Number: 0-16761

 

HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

West Virginia	55-0650793
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

P.O. Box 929

3 North Main Street

Petersburg, WV 26847

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

 

304-257-4111

(Registrant’s 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. YesS No £

 

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 S No £

 

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

 

Large Accelerated Filero	Accelerated Filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Non-accelerated filer o	Smaller reporting company ý

 

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date. As of May 15, 2012: 1,336,873 shares of Common Stock, $5 Par Value

 

 

HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q For The Period Ended March 31, 2012
INDEX
		Page
PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011	3
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011	4
	Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet for March 31, 2012 and Audited Consolidated Balance Sheet for December 31, 2011	5
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011	6
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011	7
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	22
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	36
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	36
PART II	OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	36
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	36
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	36
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	36
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	36
Item 5.	Other Information	36
Item 6.	Exhibits	37
SIGNATURES		38

 

 

PART I.

Item 1.       Financial Statements

 

HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In Thousands of Dollars, Except Per Share Data)

		Three Months Ended March 31
		2012				2011
		(unaudited)				(unaudited)
Interest Income
Interest and fees on loans		$	4,882			$	5,156
Interest on federal funds sold			3				4
Interest on deposits in other banks			1				1
Interest and dividends on securities			160				139
Total Interest Income			5,046				5,300
Interest Expense
Interest on deposits			796				1,161
Interest on borrowed money			81				108
Total Interest Expense			877				1,269
Net Interest Income			4,169				4,031
Provision for Loan Losses			515				585
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses			3,654				3,446
Non-interest Income
Service charges			326				345
Life insurance investment income			68				66
Gains on securities transactions			1				0
Other non-interest income			105				83
Total Non-interest Income			500				494
Non-interest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits			1,704				1,615
Occupancy and equipment expense			349				381
Data processing expense			311				300
Directors fees			86				101
Legal and professional fees			122				124
Office supplies, postage and freight expense			71				92
FDIC premiums			106				166
Loan and foreclosed asset expense			124				70
(Gains) on sale of foreclosed property			0				(14	)
Losses on impairment of other real estate			56				65
Other non-interest expense			192				222
Total Non-interest Expense			3,121				3,122
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes			1,033				818
Provision for Income Taxes			336				266
Net Income		$	697			$	552
Per Share Data
Net Income		$	0.52			$	0.41
Cash Dividends		$	0.00			$	0.25
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding			1,336,873				1,336,873
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In Thousands of Dollars)

 

		For the three months ended March 31,
		2012 (unaudited)				2011 (unaudited)
Net income		$	697			$	552
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized (gains) or losses on investment securities available for sale, net of tax of $9 and $3			(14	)			5
(Gain) on sale of securities, net of tax of $0 and $0 - reclassification adjustment			(1	)			0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		$	(15	)		$	5
Total comprehensive income		$	682			$	557

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands of dollars)

 

		March 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
		(unaudited)				(audited)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks		$	7,000			$	9,321
Interest bearing deposits in banks			3,219				2,329
Federal funds sold			6,630				11,253
Investment securities available for sale			39,073				39,557
Restricted investments, at cost			1,669				1,741
Loans			311,367				313,056
Allowance for loan losses			(5,854	)			(6,111	)
Bank premises and equipment, net of depreciation			9,300				9,411
Interest receivable			1,535				1,513
Investment in life insurance contracts			7,368				7,300
Foreclosed assets, net of valuation allowance			7,987				7,070
Goodwill			1,534				1,534
Other intangible assets, net of amortization			613				660
Other assets			5,285				5,560
Total Assets		$	396,726			$	404,194
LIABILITIES
Deposits
Non-interest bearing deposits		$	62,975			$	61,710
Interest bearing transaction and savings accounts			84,119				82,915
Time deposits over $100,000			72,930				74,112
All other time deposits			123,054				125,335
Total Deposits			343,078				344,072
Long term debt instruments			5,444				11,245
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			5,848				7,203
Total Liabilities			354,370				362,520
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $5 par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized, 1,436,874 shares  issued, 1,336,873 shares outstanding			7,184				7,184
Surplus			1,662				1,662
Treasury stock (100,001 shares, at cost)			(3,372	)			(3,372	)
Retained earnings			38,652				37,955
Other accumulated comprehensive loss			(1,770	)			(1,755	)
Total Stockholders’ Equity			42,356				41,674
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$	396,726			$	404,194
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

 

 

HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

(In Thousands of Dollars) (unaudited)

 

		Common Stock				Surplus				Treasury Stock				Retained Earnings				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)				Total
Balances at December 31, 2010		$	7,184			$	1,662			$	(3,372	)		$	37,165			$	(1,271	)		$	41,368
Comprehensive Income
Net Income															552								552
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax																			5				5
Dividends Paid															(334	)							(334	)
Balances March 31, 2011		$	7,184			$	1,662			$	(3,372	)		$	37,383			$	(1,266	)		$	41,591
Balances at December 31, 2011		$	7,184			$	1,662			$	(3,372	)		$	37,955			$	(1,755	)		$	41,674
Comprehensive Income
Net Income															697								697
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax																			(15	)			(15	)
Balances March 31, 2012		$	7,184			$	1,662			$	(3,372	)		$	38,652			$	(1,770	)		$	42,356

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands of Dollars)

 

		Three Months Ended March 31
		2012				2011
		(unaudited)				(unaudited)
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net Income		$	697			$	552
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities
(Gains) on securities transactions			(1	)			0
(Gains) on sale of foreclosed property			0				(14	)
Depreciation			179				196
Income from life insurance contracts			(68	)			(66	)
Net amortization of securities premiums			77				48
Provision for loan losses			515				585
Write-down on foreclosed assets			56				65
Amortization of intangibles			47				46
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable			(22	)			146
Decrease in other assets			275				157
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses			(1,345	)			132
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities			410				1,847
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets and fixed assets			203				155
Proceeds from maturity of securities available for sales			647				1,652
Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale			3,236				0
Purchase of securities available for sale			(3,500	)			(7,073	)
Net change in other investments			72				94
Net change in interest bearing deposits in other banks			(890	)			875
Net change in federal funds sold			4,623				(3,255	)
Net (increase) decrease in loans			(259	)			2,755
Purchase of property and equipment			(68	)			(71	)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities			4,064				(4,868	)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Net change in time deposits			(3,463	)			(1,814	)
Net change in other deposit accounts			2,469				4,139
Repayment of long term borrowings			(5,801	)			(121	)
Dividends paid in cash			0				(334	)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities			(6,795	)			1,870
Net (decrease)  in Cash and Cash Equivalents			(2,321	)			(1,151	)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period			9,321				8,282
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period		$	7,000			$	7,131
Supplemental Disclosures
Cash paid for income taxes		$	186			$	125
Cash paid for interest		$	935			$	1,274
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities for other real estate acquired in settlement of loans		$	1,176			$	883

  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

  

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE ONE:   ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

 

The consolidated financial statements conform to U. S. generally accepted accounting principles and to general industry practices. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position as of March 31, 2012 and the results of operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

The results of operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the notes to financial statements included in the Company’s 2011 annual report on Form 10-K.

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period balances to conform to the current year’s presentation format.

 

NOTE TWO:   LOANS

 

A summary of loans outstanding as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is shown in the table below (in thousands of dollars):

 

		March 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
Commercial Mortgage		$	138,114			$	139,374
Commercial Other			13,975				13,709
Consumer Mortgage			136,776				136,472
Consumer Other			22,502				23,501
		$	311,367			$	313,056

 

The following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans by portfolio segment at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands of dollars):

 

Impaired Loans

As of March 31, 2012

  

		Recorded Investment				Unpaid Principal Balance				Related Allowance				Average Recorded Investment				Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial Mortgage		$	21,312			$	21,312			$	0			$	22,668			$	304
Commercial Other			288				288				0				304				8
Consumer Mortgage			937				937				0				938				13
Consumer Other			67				67				0				68				1
Sub-total		$	22,604			$	22,604			$	0			$	23,978			$	326
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial Mortgage			8,620				8,620				913				8,636				57
Commercial Other			71				71				71				73				1
Consumer Mortgage			806				806				320				807				10
Consumer Other			27				27				15				27				1
Sub-total		$	9,524			$	9,524			$	1,319			$	9,543			$	69
Total
Commercial Mortgage			29,932				29,932				913				31,304				361
Commercial Other			359				359				71				377				9
Consumer Mortgage			1,743				1,743				320				1,745				23
Consumer Other			94				94				15				95				2
Total		$	32,128			$	32,128			$	1,319			$	33,521			$	395

 

 

 

Impaired Loans

As of December 31, 2011

 

		Recorded Investment				Unpaid Principal Balance				Related Allowance				Average Recorded Investment				Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial Mortgage		$	21,160			$	21,160			$	0			$	23,065			$	1,287
Commercial Other			261				261				0				300				23
Consumer Mortgage			930				930				0				940				49
Sub-total		$	22,351			$	22,351			$	0			$	24,305			$	1,359
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial Mortgage			5,383				5,383				1,018				5,469				125
Commercial Other			430				430				167				475				23
Consumer Mortgage			1,036				1,036				328				1,036				42
Sub-total		$	6,849			$	6,849			$	1,513			$	6,980			$	190
Total
Commercial Mortgage			26,543				26,543				1,018				28,534				1,412
Commercial Other			691				691				167				775				46
Consumer Mortgage			1,966				1,966				328				1,976				91
Total		$	29,200			$	29,200			$	1,513			$	31,285			$	1,549

 

The average recorded investment in impaired loans was $30,957,000 and $33,521,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2012, respectively.  The interest income recognized on impaired loans was $309,000 and $393,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2012, respectively.

 

No loans were identified as impaired with potential loss as of March 31, 2012 or December 31, 2011 for which an allowance was not provided. The table above includes troubled debt restructurings (TDR) of $18,063,000 and $14,152,000 as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Loans are identified as TDR if concessions are made related to the terms of the loan beyond regular lending practices in response to a borrower’s financial condition. Restructured loans performing in accordance with modified terms consist of twenty commercial mortgages and nineteen consumer mortgages. Restructured loans not performing in accordance with modified terms consist of four commercial mortgages and two consumer mortgages. These loans were balloon renewals or restructurings of borrowers experiencing financial difficulties at either current market rates for borrowers not experiencing financial difficulties, were modified to reduce interest rates, or provide for interest-only payment periods. These loans did not have any additional commitments to extend credit at March 31, 2012.

 

 

Balances of non-accrual loans at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are shown below (in thousands of dollars):

 

		March 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
Loans on non-accrual status
Commercial Mortgage		$	4,644			$	4,152
Commercial Other			0				295
Consumer Mortgage			2,538				3,526
Consumer Other			66				48
Total non-accrual loans		$	7,248			$	8,021

 

Certain loans identified as impaired are placed into non-accrual status, based upon the loan’s performance compared with contractual terms. Not all loans identified as impaired are placed into non-accrual status. The interest on loans identified as impaired and placed into non-accrual status that was not recognized as income throughout the year (foregone interest) was $114,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2012.

The following table presents the contractual aging of the recorded investment in past due loans by class as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands of dollars):

 

Age Analysis of Past Due Financing Receivables
As of March 31, 2012
		30-59 Days Past Due				60-89 Days Past Due				Greater Than 90 Days				Total Past Due				Current				Total Financing Receivables				Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
Commercial - Mortgage		$	4,703			$	898			$	4,731			$	10,332			$	127,782			$	138,114			$	309
Commercial -Other			285				96				18				399				13,576				13,975				18
Consumer - Mortgage			3,994				1,060				1,683				6,737				130,039				136,776				23
Consumer - Other			597				119				70				786				21,716				22,502				47
Total		$	9,579			$	2,173			$	6,502			$	18,254			$	293,113			$	311,367			$	397

 

Age Analysis of Past Due Financing Receivables
As of December 31, 2011
		30-59 Days Past Due				60-89 Days Past Due				Greater Than 90 Days				Total Past Due				Current				Total Financing Receivables				Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
Commercial - Mortgage		$	3,541			$	1,490			$	3,599			$	8,630			$	130,744			$	139,374			$	212
Commercial -Other			313				27				297				637				13,072				13,709				11
Consumer - Mortgage			4,317				2,770				3,120				10,207				126,265				136,472				269
Consumer - Other			738				300				65				1,103				22,398				23,501				44
Total		$	8,909			$	4,587			$	7,081			$	20,577			$	292,479			$	313,056			$	536

 

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

 

Impaired loans also include loans the Banks may elect to formally restructure due to the weakening credit status of a borrower such that the restructuring may facilitate a repayment plan that minimizes the potential losses, if any, that the Banks may have to otherwise incur. These loans are classified as impaired loans and, if on nonaccrual status as of the date of the restructuring, the loans are included in the nonaccrual loan balances noted above. Not included in nonperforming loans are loans that have been restructured that were performing in accordance with modified terms as of March 31, 2012.

 

The following tables present the Company’s loans restructured during the three month reporting period ending March 31, 2012 considered troubled debt by loan type (in thousands of dollars except number of contracts):

 

		Troubled Debt Restructurings
		For the Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2012
		Number of Contacts				Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment				Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment				Allowance associated with TDR's
Troubled Debt Restructurings
Commercial Mortgage			4			$	1,916			$	1,916			$	55
Commercial Other			0				0				0				0
Consumer Mortgage			1				113				114				35
Consumer Other			0				0				0				0
Total			5			$	2,029			$	2,030			$	89

The following table presents the Company’s loans restructured during the prior twelve months which defaulted during the three month reporting period ended March 31, 2012:

 

		Defaulted Troubled Debt Restructurings
		For the Twelve Month Period Ended March 31, 2012
		Number of Contacts				Recorded Investment				Allowance associated with Defaulted TDR's
Troubled debt restructurings:
Commercial Mortgage			4			$	1,626			$	200
Commercial Other			1				98				0
Consumer Mortgage			2				478				62
Consumer Other			0				0				0
Total			7			$	2,202			$	262

 

 

 

NOTE THREE:   ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

A summary of the transactions in the allowance for loan losses for the three month period ended March 31, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011 is shown below (in thousands of dollars):

 

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
		Commercial Mortgage				Commercial Other				Consumer  Mortgage				Consumer Other				Unallocated				Total
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Beginning Balance 12/31/2011		$	2,898			$	465			$	1,959			$	428			$	361			$	6,111
Charge-offs			305				245				292				51				0				893
Recoveries			0				13				0				108				0				121
Provision			231				154				190				(60	)			0				515
Ending Balance 3/31/2012		$	2,824			$	387			$	1,857			$	425			$	361			$	5,854
Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment			913				71				320				15				0				1,319
Ending Balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment			1,911				316				1,537				410				361				4,535
Financing Receivables:
Ending Balance			138,114				13,975				136,776				22,502				0				311,367
Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment			29,932				359				1,743				94				0				32,128
Ending Balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment		$	108,182			$	13,616			$	135,033			$	22,408			$	0			$	279,239

 

 

 

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Commercial Mortgage				Commercial Other				Consumer Mortgage				Consumer Other				Unallocated				Total
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Beginning Balance 12/31/2010		$	1,345			$	887			$	1,662			$	968			$	545			$]	5,407
Charge-offs			2,322				163				565				372				0				3,422
Recoveries			129				137				15				221				0				502
Provision			3,746				(396	)			847				(389	)			(184	)			3,624
Ending Balance 12/31/2011		$	2,898			$	465			$	1,959			$	428			$	361			$	6,111
Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment			1,018				167				328				0				0				1,513
Ending Balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment			1,880				298				1,631				428				361				4,598
Financing Receivables:
Ending Balance			139,374				13,709				136,472				23,501				0				313,056
Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment			26,543				691				1,966				0				0				29,200
Ending Balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment		$	112,831			$	13,018			$	134,506			$	23,501			$	0			$	283,856

 

 

 

The following table presents the company’s loans by internally assigned grades and by loan type (in thousands of dollars).

 

Credit Quality Indicators
As of March 31, 2012
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
		Commercial				Commercial				Consumer				Consumer				Total
		Mortgage				Other				Mortgage				Other
Grade:
Excellent		$	775			$	1,489			$	2,365			$	3,127			$	7,756
Very Good			15,042				677				27,370				3,846				46,935
Pass			69,110				10,363				90,142				13,855				183,470
Pass-Watch			7,833				58				1,265				107				9,263
Special Mention			14,504				948				6,185				1,010				22,647
Substandard			30,850				440				9,107				557				40,954
Doubtful			0				0				342				0				342
Loss			0				0				0				0				0
Total		$	138,114			$	13,975			$	136,776			$	22,502			$	311,367

 

 

Credit Quality Indicators
As of December 31, 2011
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
		Commercial				Commercial				Consumer				Consumer				Total
		Mortgage				Other				Mortgage				Other
Grade:
Excellent		$	732			$	1,400			$	2,437			$	2,740			$	7,309
Very Good			14,049				607				28,026				4,128				46,810
Pass			70,462				9,693				88,752				14,942				183,849
Pass-Watch			12,050				117				1,106				104				13,377
Special Mention			13,887				1,107				5,449				1,016				21,459
Substandard			28,161				785				9,849				571				39,366
Doubtful			33				0				853				0				886
Loss			0				0				0				0				0
Total		$	139,374			$	13,709			$	136,472			$	23,501			$	313,056

 

Loans classified as “special mention” have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. Loans classified as “substandard” have been determined to be inadequately protected by the current collateral pledged, if any, or the cash flow and/or the net worth of the borrower. “Doubtful” loans have all the weaknesses inherent in substandard loans, 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. Loans classified as “loss” are loans with expected loss of the entire principal balance.  The loan may be carried in this classified status if circumstances indicate a remote possibility that the amount will be repaid, however, the principal balance is included in the impairment calculation and carried in the allowance for loan losses. Loans not categorized as special mention, substandard, or doubtful are classified as “pass”, “very good” or “excellent” loans and are considered to exhibit acceptable risk. Additionally, the Company classifies certain loans as “pass-watch” loans. This category includes satisfactory borrowing relationships that require close monitoring because of complexity, information deficiencies, or emerging signs of weakness.

 

NOTE FOUR:   INVESTMENT IN INSURANCE CONTRACTS

 

Investment in insurance contracts consist of single premium insurance contracts which have the dual purposes of providing a rate of return to the Company which approximately equals the Company’s average cost of funds and of providing life insurance and retirement benefits to certain executives.

 

NOTE FIVE:   SECURITIES AND RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS

 

The Company’s securities portfolio serves several purposes. Portions of the portfolio secure certain public and trust deposits while the remaining portions are held as investments or used to assist the Company in liquidity and asset/liability management.

 

The amortized cost and market value of securities as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is shown in the table below (in thousands of dollars). All of the securities on the Company’s balance sheet are classified as available for sale.

 

		Available For Sale Securities
		As of March 31, 2012
						Gross				Gross
		Amortized				Unrealized				Unrealized				Market
		Cost				Gains				Losses				Value
U.S. Treasuries and Agencies		$	24,156			$	157			$	7			$	24,306
Mortgage backed securities			4,076				156				0				4,232
Collateralized mortgage obligations			3,134				30				5				3,159
States and municipalities			2,636				64				0				2,700
Certificates of deposit			4,665				14				3				4,676
Total Available For Sale Securities		$	38,667			$	421			$	15			$	39,073

 

		Available For Sale Securities
		As of December 31, 2011
						Gross				Gross
		Amortized				Unrealized				Unrealized				Market
		Cost				Gains				Losses				Value
U.S. Treasuries and Agencies		$	21,741			$	195			$	4			$	21,932
Mortgage backed securities			5,456				151				3				5,604
Collateralized mortgage obligations			3,387				37				11				3,413
States and municipalities			2,642				56				0				2,698
Certificates of deposit			5,901				15				6				5,910
Total Available For Sale Securities		$	39,127			$	454			$	24			$	39,557

 

 

Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position is shown in the table below (in thousands of dollars):

 

As of March 31, 2012		Total								Less than 12 Months								12 Months or Greater
		Fair Value				Gross Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Gross Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Gross Unrealized Losses
Investment Category
U.S. Treasuries and Agencies		$	1,493			$	(7	)		$	1,493			$	(7	)		$	0			$	0
Mortgage backed securities			0				0				0				0				0				0
Collateralized mortgage obligations			840				(5	)			840				(5	)			0				0
Certificates of deposit			946				(3	)			946				(3	)			0				0
Total		$	3,279			$	(15	)		$	3,279			$	(15	)		$	0			$	0

 

As of December 31, 2011		Total								Less than 12 Months								12 Months or Greater
		Fair Value				Gross Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Gross Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Gross Unrealized Losses
Investment Category
U.S. Treasuries and Agencies		$	2,494			$	(4	)		$	2,494			$	(4	)		$	0			$	0
Mortgage backed securities			1,007				(3	)			1,007				(3	)			0				0
Collateralized mortgage obligations			904				(11	)			904				(11	)			0				0
Certificates of deposit			943				(6	)			943				(6	)			0				0
Total		$	5,348			$	(24	)		$	5,348			$	(24	)		$	0			$	0

 

Securities are classified as available for sale.  Securities available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported separately in shareholders’ equity, net of tax.  Interest income includes net amortization of purchase premiums and discounts.  Realized gains and losses on sales are determined using the amortized cost of the specific security sold.  Securities are written down to fair value when a decline in fair value is considered other-than-temporary.  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Corporation to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

 

Restricted investments consist of investments in the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Reserve Bank and West Virginia Bankers’ Title Insurance Company. Restricted investments are carried at face value and the level of investment is dictated by the level of participation with each institution. Amounts are restricted as to transferability. Investments in the Federal Home Loan Bank act as collateral against the outstanding borrowings from that institution.

 

NOTE SIX:   EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Earnings per share represent income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. During 2012 and 2011, there were no changes to the outstanding shares of common stock. The Company does not offer a stock option program to its employees.

 

 

NOTE SEVEN:    DEBT INSTRUMENTS

 

The Company has borrowed money from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLB). This debt consists of both borrowings with terms of maturities of nine months or greater and also certain debts with maturities of thirty days or less.

 

The borrowings with long term maturities may have either single payment maturities or amortize. The interest rates on the various long term borrowings at March 31, 2012 range from 1.68% to 5.80%. The weighted average interest rate on the borrowings at March 31, 2012 was 3.73%.

 

In addition to utilization of the FHLB for borrowings of long term debt, the Company also can utilize the FHLB for overnight and other short term borrowings. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had no overnight or other short term borrowings.

 

NOTE EIGHT:   INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The Company’s balance sheet contains several components of intangible assets. At March 31, 2012, the total balance of intangible assets was comprised of Goodwill and Core Deposit Intangible Assets acquired as a result of the acquisition of other banks and also an intangible asset related to the purchased naming rights for a performing arts center located within the Company’s primary business area. The Company performs an impairment test on an annual basis for goodwill. No impairment has been recorded to date. Other intangible assets are amortized based upon the estimated economic benefits received.

 

NOTE NINE:   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

The Company's two subsidiary banks each have separate retirement and profit sharing plans which cover substantially all full time employees at each bank.

 

Capon Valley Bank has a defined contribution pension plan with 401(k) features that is funded with discretionary contributions by the Bank. The bank matches, on a limited basis, the contributions of the employees. Investment of employee balances is done through the direction of each employee. Employer contributions are vested over a six year period.

 

The Grant County Bank is a member of the West Virginia Bankers' Association Retirement Plan. Benefits under the plan are based on compensation and years of service with 100% vesting after seven years of service. The Bank has recognized a liability of $1,510,000 at March 31, 2012 for the unfunded portion of the plan. The following table provides the components of the net periodic benefit cost for the plan for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands of dollars):

 

		Three Months ending
		March 31,
		2012				2011
Service cost		$	48			$	51
Interest cost			85				81
Expected return on plan assets			(114	)			(88	)
Recognized net actuarial loss			52				38
Net periodic expense		$	71			$	82

 

 

 NOTE TEN:   FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (previously SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:

·

Level One: Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

·

Level Two: Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

·

Level Three: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on the Company’s balance sheet, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy:

 

Securities

Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities would include highly liquid government bonds, mortgage products and exchange traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flow. Level 2 securities would include U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions and certain corporate, asset backed and other securities. In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. Currently, all of the Company’s securities are considered to be Level 2 securities.

 

Impaired Loans

The fair value measurement guidance applies to loans measured for impairment using the practical expedients permitted by authoritative accounting guidance, including impaired loans measured at an observable market price (if available), or at the fair value of the loan’s collateral (if the loan is collateral dependent). Fair value of the loan’s collateral, when the loan is dependent on collateral, is determined by appraisals or independent valuation which is then adjusted for the estimated cost related to liquidation of the collateral. At March 31, 2012, the Company had impaired loans with an unpaid principal balance of $32,128,000 of which $9,524,000 required an allowance of $1,319,000. (see Note Two).

 

Other Real Estate Owned

Certain assets such as other real estate owned (OREO) are measured at fair value. Real estate acquired through foreclosure is recorded at an estimated fair value less cost to sell. At or near the time of foreclosure, a real estate appraisal is obtained on the properties. In the event that a sales agreement is in place at the time of valuation, the fair value of the collateral is determined to be the agreed-upon sale price, net of anticipated selling costs (Level 1). In the absence of a sales agreement, the real estate is then valued at the lesser of the appraised value, net of anticipated selling costs, or the loan balance, including interest receivable, at the time of foreclosure less an estimate of costs to sell the property. Appraised values are typically determined utilizing an income or market valuation approach based on an appraisal conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser (Level 2). If the acquired property is a house or building in the process of construction or if an appraisal of the real estate property is over twelve months old, the fair value is considered Level 3. The estimate of costs to sell the property is based on historical transactions of similar holdings.

 

 

 

The Company, at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 had no liabilities subject to fair value reporting requirements. The table below summarizes assets at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands of dollars):

 

March 31, 2012		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total Fair Value Measurements
U.S. Treasuries and Agencies		$	0			$	24,306			$	0			$	24,306
Mortgage backed securities			0				4,232				0				4,232
Collateralized mortgage obligations			0				3,159				0				3,159
States and municipalities			0				2,700				0				2,700
Certificates of deposit			0				4,676				0				4,676
Total Available For Sale Securities		$	0			$	39,073			$	0			$	39,073

 

December 31, 2011		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total Fair Value Measurements
U.S. Treasuries and Agencies		$	0			$	21,932			$	0			$	21,932
Mortgage backed securities			0				5,604				0				5,604
Collateralized mortgage obligations			0				3,413				0				3,413
States and municipalities			0				2,698				0				2,698
Certificates of deposit			0				5,910				0				5,910
Total Available For Sale Securities		$	0			$	39,557			$	0			$	39,557

 

The table below summarizes assets at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, measured at fair value on a non recurring basis (in thousands of dollars):

 

		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total Fair Value Measurements				Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 Total gains/(losses)
Other real estate owned		$	0			$	6,954			$	1,033			$	7,987			$	(56	)
Impaired Loans			0				6,437				1,768				8,205				0
Total		$	0			$	13,391			$	2,801			$	16,192			$	(56	)

 

		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total Fair Value Measurements				Twelve Months Ended  December 31, 2011 Total Gains/(Losses)
Other real estate owned		$	0			$	5,862			$	1,208			$	7,070			$	(912	)
Impaired Loans			0				4,771				565				5,336				0
Total		$	0			$	10,633			$	1,773			$	12,406			$	(912	)

 

 

The information above discusses financial instruments carried on the Company’s balance sheet at fair value. Other financial instruments on the Company’s balance sheet, while not carried at fair value, do have fair values which may differ from the carrying value. GAAP requires disclosure relating to these fair values. The following information shows the carrying values and estimated fair values of financial instruments and discusses the methods and assumptions used in determining these fair values.

The fair value of the Company's assets and liabilities is influenced heavily by market conditions. Fair value applies to both assets and liabilities, either on or off the balance sheet.  Fair value is defined as the amount at which a financial instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.

 

The methods and assumptions detailed below were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

 

Cash, Due from Banks and Money Market Investments

The carrying amount of cash, due from bank balances, interest bearing deposits and federal funds sold is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Securities

Fair values of securities are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes.  If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

 

Restricted Investments

The carrying amount of restricted investments is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Loans

The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities, taking into consideration the credit risk in various loan categories.

 

Deposits

The fair value of demand, interest checking, regular savings and money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

 

Long Term Debt

The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated using the rates currently offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank for indebtedness with similar maturities.

 

Short Term Debt

The fair value of short-term variable rate debt is deemed to be equal to the carrying value.

 

Interest Payable and Receivable

The carrying value of amounts of interest receivable and payable is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Life Insurance

The carrying amount of life insurance contracts is assumed to be a reasonable fair value. Life insurance contracts are carried on the balance sheet at their redemption value as of March 31, 2012.  This redemption value is based on existing market conditions and therefore represents the fair value of the contract.

 

Off-Balance-Sheet Items

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of off-balance-sheet items were not material at March 31, 2012 or December 31, 2011.

 

 

The carrying amount and estimated fair values of financial instruments as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are shown in the table below (in thousands of dollars):

 

		Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2012 using
		Quoted Prices in
		Active Markets								Significant
		for Identical				Significant Other				Unobservable
		Assets				Observable Inputs				Inputs
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Balance
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks		$	7,000										$	7,000
Interest bearing deposits			3,219											3,219
Federal funds sold			6,630											6,630
Securities available for sale							39,073							39,073
Restricted investments							1,669							1,669
Loans, net							304,196				1,768			305,964
Interest receivable							1,535							1,535
Life insurance contracts							7,368							7,368
Financial Liabilities:
Demand and savings deposits							147,094							147,094
Time deposits							197,585							197,585
Long term debt instruments							5,826							5,826
Interest payable							301							301

 

 

		Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2012 using
		Quoted Prices in
		Active Markets								Significant
		for Identical				Significant Other				Unobservable
		Assets				Observable Inputs				Inputs
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Balance
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks		$	9,321										$	9,321
Interest bearing deposits			2,329											2,329
Federal funds sold			11,253											11,253
Securities available for sale							39,557							39,557
Restricted investments							1,741							1,741
Loans, net							307,064				565			307,629
Interest receivable							1,513							1,513
Life insurance contracts							7,300							7,300
Financial Liabilities:
Demand and savings deposits							144,625							144,625
Time deposits							201,074							201,074
Long term debt instruments							11,667							11,667
Interest payable							359							359

 

NOTE ELEVEN:   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company evaluates subsequent events that have occurred after the balance sheet, but before the financial statements are issued. There are two types of subsequent events: (1) recognized, or those that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements, and (2) non-recognized, or those that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date.

 

Based on management’s evaluation through the date these financial statements were issued, the Company did not identify any recognized or non-recognized subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Introduction

The following discussion focuses on significant results of the Company’s operations and significant changes in our financial condition or results of operations for the periods indicated in the discussion. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the preceding financial statements and related notes, as well as the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011. Current performance does not guarantee, and may not be indicative of, similar performance in the future.

 

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

Certain statements in this report may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, predictions, expectations or beliefs about future events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical fact. Such statements are often characterized by the use of qualified words (and their derivatives) such as “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “anticipate” or other similar words. Although the Company believes that its expectations with respect to certain forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results, performance or achievements of the Company will not differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the effects of and changes in: general economic conditions, the interest rate environment, legislative and regulatory requirements, competitive pressures, new products and delivery systems, inflation, changes in the stock and bond markets, technology, downturns in the trucking, mining, and timber industries, downturns in the housing market affecting manufacturers of household cabinetry and thus, employment, effects of mergers and/or downsizing in the poultry industry in Hardy County, continued challenges in the current economic environment affecting our financial condition and results of operations, continued deterioration in the financial condition of the U.S. banking system impacting the valuations of investments the Company has made in the securities of other financial institutions, and consumer spending and savings habits, particularly in the current economic environment. Additionally, actual future results and trends may differ from historical or anticipated results to the extent: (1) any significant downturn in certain industries, particularly the trucking and timber industries are experienced; (2) loan demand decreases from prior periods; (3) the Company may make additional loan loss provisions due to negative credit quality trends in the future that may lead to a deterioration of asset quality; (4) the Company may not continue to experience significant recoveries of previously charged-off loans or loans resulting in foreclosure; (5) the Company is unable to control costs and expenses as anticipated; (6) legislative and regulatory changes could increase expenses (including changes as a result of rules and regulations adopted under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act); (7) the effects of the recent down grade of U.S. Government Securities by one of the credit rating agencies could have a material adverse effect on the company’s operations, earnings and financial condition; and (8) any additional assessments imposed by the FDIC. Additionally, consideration should be given to the cautionary language contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. The Company does not update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The financial statements contained within these statements are, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained either when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset or relieving a liability. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method. Although the economics of these transactions would be the same, the timing of events that would impact these transactions could change.

Disclosure of the Company’s significant accounting policies are included in Note Two to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011. Some of the policies are particularly sensitive, requiring significant judgments, estimates and assumptions by management.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting: (i) ASC 450, Contingencies, which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimable and (ii) ASC 310, Receivables, which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance.

 

The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components. The specific component relates to loans that are determined to be impaired. For such loans, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.

 

The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on management’s internal risk ratings as well as historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. The following risk factors relevant to the loan portfolio are reviewed and evaluated:

 

·

Changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards or collection, charge-off and recovery practices.

·

Changes in national, regional, and local economic and business conditions and developments that affect the collectability of the portfolio, including unemployment trends and GDP and other leading economic indicators.

·

Changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio.

·

Changes in the experience, ability and depth of lending management and staff.

·

Changes in the volume and severity of past due and classified loans, the volume of nonaccrual loans, troubled debt restructurings and other loan modifications.

·

Changes in the quality of the Banks’ loan review systems.

·

The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit, and the changes in the level of such concentrations.

·

Changes in the value of underlying collateral.

·

The effect of other external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses in the existing portfolio.

 

An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate 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 Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payment 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 loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the borrower’s 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 loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Large homogeneous loans are determined to be impaired if management feels it is unlikely that the borrower will perform in accordance with the terms of the original agreement.

 

Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Banks do not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures, unless the loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement.

 

Authoritative accounting guidance does not specify how an institution should identify loans that are to be evaluated for collectability, nor does it specify how an institution should determine that a loan is impaired. Each subsidiary of the Company uses its standard loan review procedures in making those judgments so that allowance estimates are based on a comprehensive analysis of the loan portfolio. For loans that are individually evaluated and found to be impaired and collaterally dependent, the associated allowance is based upon the estimated fair value, less costs to sell, of any collateral securing the loan as compared to the existing balance of the loan as of the date of analysis.

 

All other loans, including individually evaluated loans determined not to be impaired, are included in a group of loans that are measured under ASC 450 to provide for estimated credit losses that have been incurred on groups of loans with similar risk characteristics. The methodology for measuring estimated credit losses on groups of loans with similar risk characteristics in accordance with ASC 450 is based on each group’s historical net charge-off rate, adjusted for the effects of the qualitative or environmental factors that are likely to cause estimated credit losses as of the evaluation date to differ from the group’s historical loss experience.

 

Intangible Assets

 

The Company carries intangible assets related to the purchase of two banks. Amounts paid to purchase these banks were allocated as intangible assets. Generally accepted accounting principles were applied to allocate the intangible components of the purchases. The excess was allocated between identifiable intangibles (core deposit intangibles) and unidentified intangibles (goodwill). Goodwill is required to be evaluated for impairment on an annual basis, and the value of the goodwill adjusted accordingly, should impairment be found. As of December 31, 2011, the Company did not identify an impairment of this intangible. In addition to the intangible assets associated with the purchases of banks, the company also carries intangible assets relating to the purchase of naming rights to certain features of a performing arts center in Petersburg, WV. Intangible assets other than goodwill, which are determined to have finite lives, are amortized based upon the estimated economic benefits received.

 

Post Retirement Benefits and Life Insurance Investments

 

The Company has invested in and owns life insurance policies on key officers. The policies are designed so that the Company recovers the interest expenses associated with carrying the policies and the officer will, at the time of retirement, receive any earnings in excess of the amounts earned by the Company. The Company recognizes as an asset the net amount that could be realized under the insurance contract as of the balance sheet date. This amount represents the cash surrender value of the policies less applicable surrender charges. The portion of the benefits, which will be received by the executives at the time of their retirement, is considered, when taken collectively, to constitute a retirement plan. Therefore the Company accounts for these policies using guidance found in ASC 715, Compensation –Retirement Benefits. ASC 715 requires that an employer’s obligation under a deferred compensation agreement be accrued over the expected service life of the employee through their normal retirement date. Assumptions are used in estimating the present value of amounts due officers after their normal retirement date. These assumptions include the estimated income to be derived from the investments and an estimate of the Company’s cost of funds in these future periods. In addition, the discount rate used in the present value calculation will change in future years based on market conditions.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-03, “Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860) – Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements.” The amendments in this ASU remove from the assessment of effective control (1) the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee and (2) the collateral maintenance implementation guidance related to that criterion. The amendments in this ASU are effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The guidance should be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. Early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) – Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.” This ASU is the result of joint efforts by the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to develop a single, converged fair value framework on how (not when) to measure fair value and what disclosures to provide about fair value measurements. The ASU is largely consistent with existing fair value measurement principles in U.S. GAAP (Topic 820), with many of the amendments made to eliminate unnecessary wording differences between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The amendments are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 with prospective application. Early application is not permitted. The Company has included the required disclosures in its consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” The objective of this ASU is to improve the comparability, consistency and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The amendments require that all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The single statement of comprehensive income should include the components of net income, a total for net income, the components of other comprehensive income, a total for other comprehensive income, and a total for comprehensive income. In the two-statement approach, the first statement should present total net income and its components followed consecutively by a second statement that should present all the components of other comprehensive income, a total for other comprehensive income, and a total for comprehensive income. The amendments do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income, the option for an entity to present components of other comprehensive income either net of related tax effects or before related tax effects, or the calculation or reporting of earnings per share. The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively. The amendments are effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted because compliance with the amendments is already permitted. The amendments do not require transition disclosures. The Company has included the required disclosures in its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, “Intangible – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Testing Goodwill for Impairment.”  The amendments in this ASU permit an entity to first assess qualitative factors related to goodwill to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill test described in Topic 350.  The more-likely-than-not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent.  Under the amendments in this ASU, an entity is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount.  The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted, including for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed as of a date before September 15, 2011, if an entity’s financial statements for the most recent annual or interim period have not yet been issued.  The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, “Balance Sheet (Topic 210) – Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.” This ASU requires entities to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the balance sheet and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. An entity is required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2011-11 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05.” The amendments are being made to allow the Board time to re-deliberate whether to present on the face of the financial statements the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented. While the Board is considering the operational concerns about the presentation requirements for reclassification adjustments and the needs of financial statement users for additional information about reclassification adjustments, entities should continue to report reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income consistent with the presentation requirements in effect before ASU 2011-05. All other requirements in ASU 2011-05 are not affected by ASU 2011-12, including the requirement to report comprehensive income either in a single continuous financial statement or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. Public entities should apply these requirements for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company has included the required disclosures in its consolidated financial statements.

 

Overview of First Three Months Results

 

Net income for the first three months of 2012, as compared to the same period in 2011, increased 26.3%. The increased income was primarily the result of the decreases in interest and non-interest related expenses more than offsetting the decrease in interest income.

 

Total assets decreased 1.85% from December 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012 which was the result of paying off long-term debt. Average balances of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, for the first three months of 2012, decreased 3.3% and 3.4%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2011. Interest income on earning assets decreased 4.8%, on a fully tax equivalent basis, which was more than offset by the decrease in interest expense on interest bearing liabilities of 30.9%.

 

The Company’s allowance for loan losses decreased to 1.88% of total gross loans at March 31, 2012 as compared to 1.95% at December 31, 2011.

 

Non-interest income increased $6,000 in the first three months of 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.

 

Non-interest expenses were the same in the first three months of 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.

 

Performance Measures

 

The following table compares selected commonly used measures of bank performance for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011:

		Three months ended
		March 31,
		2012				2011
Annualized return on average assets			0.69	%			0.55	%
Annualized return on average equity			6.83	%			5.44	%
Net interest margin (1)			4.70	%			4.39	%
Efficiency Ratio 2)			66.85	%			69.08	%
Earnings per share (3)		$	0.52			$	0.41

 

(1)

On a fully taxable equivalent basis and including loan origination fees.

(2)

Non-interest expenses for the period indicated divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income for the period indicated.

(3)

Per weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the period indicated.

Securities Portfolio

 

The Company's securities portfolio serves several purposes. Portions of the portfolio are used to secure certain public and trust deposits. The remaining portfolio is held as investments or used to assist the Company in liquidity and asset liability management. Total securities, including restricted securities, represented 10.3% of total assets and 96.3% of total shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2012.

 

The securities portfolio typically will consist of three components: securities held to maturity, securities available for sale and restricted securities. Securities are classified as held to maturity when management has the intent and the Company has the ability at the time of purchase to hold the securities to maturity. Held to maturity securities are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Securities to be held for indefinite periods of time are classified as available for sale and accounted for at market value. Securities available for sale include securities that may be sold in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in the security's prepayment risk, increases in loan demand, general liquidity needs and other similar factors. Restricted securities are those investments purchased as a requirement of membership in certain governmental lending institutions and cannot be transferred without the issuer’s permission. The Company's purchases of securities have generally been limited to securities of high credit quality with short to medium term maturities.

 

The Company identifies at the time of acquisition those securities that are available for sale. These securities are valued at their market value with any difference in market value and amortized cost shown as an adjustment in stockholders' equity. Changes in market values of securities which are considered temporary changes due to changes in the market rate of interest are reflected as changes in other comprehensive income, net of the deferred tax effect. Any changes in market values of securities deemed by management to be attributable to reasons other than changes in market rates of interest would be recorded through results of operations. As of March 31, 2012, management determined that all securities with fair values less than the amortized cost, are related to increases in the current interest rates for similar issues of securities, and that no other than temporary impairment for any securities in the portfolio exists because of downgrades of the securities or as a result of a change in the financial condition of any of the issuers. A summary of the length of time of unrealized losses for all securities held at March 31, 2012 can be found in Note Five to the financial statements. Management reviews all securities with unrealized losses, and all securities in the portfolio on a regular basis to determine whether the potential for other than temporary impairment exists.

 

Loan Portfolio

 

The Company is an active residential mortgage and construction lender and generally extends commercial loans to small and medium sized businesses within its primary service area. The Company's commercial lending activity extends across its primary service areas of Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, Mineral, Randolph, Tucker, and northern Pendleton counties in West Virginia, Frederick County, Virginia and Garrett County, Maryland. Consistent with its focus on providing community-based financial services, the Company does not attempt to diversify its loan portfolio geographically by making significant amounts of loans to borrowers outside of its primary service area.

 

Credit Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Non-performing loans decreased 10.7% from December 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012 due to a $773,000 decrease in non-accrual loans and a $139,000 decrease in loans 90 days or more past due. Non-accrual loans have decreased as a result of foreclosures as well as improved performance by borrowers facilitating their removal from non-accrual status. Non-performing loans represented as a percentage of total loans decreased to 2.46% during the first three months of 2012, as compared to 2.73% of total loans at December 31, 2011, due to the decrease in non-accrual loans mentioned above. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans decreased from the December 31, 2011 level of 1.95% to 1.88%. As noted in Note Two to the unaudited consolidated financial statements, the carrying value of impaired loans increased from $29.2 million at December 31, 2011 to $32.1 million at March 31, 2012.

 

Each of the Company’s banking subsidiaries determines the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses independently using the same allowance for loan loss methodology. The allowance is calculated quarterly and adjusted prior to the issuance of the quarterly financial statements. All loan losses charged to the allowance are approved by the boards of directors of each bank at their regular meetings. The allowance is reviewed for adequacy after considering historical loss rates, current economic conditions (both locally and nationally) and any known credit problems that have not been considered elsewhere in the calculation. Although the loan portfolios of the two banks are similar to each other, some differences exist which result in divergent risk patterns and different historical charge-off rates amongst the functional areas of the banks’ loan portfolios. Each bank pays particular attention to the individual loan performance, collateral values, borrower financial condition and economic conditions. A committee, with representatives from both subsidiary banks, meets to discuss the overall economic conditions that impact both subsidiary banks in the same fashion.

 

The determination of an adequate allowance at each bank is done in a two step process. The first step is to identify impaired loans. Impaired loans are problem loans above a certain threshold which are not expected to perform in accordance with the original loan agreement. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Banks 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 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. 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 loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

 

Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Banks do not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures, unless the loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement.

 

The second step is to allocate losses to non-impaired loans based on historical loss rates of loans, by category, and considering the potential impact of other qualitative factors on future loan performance.

 

The following table illustrates certain ratios related to quality of the Company’s loan portfolio:

 

		March 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans			1.88	%			1.95	%
Non-performing loans as a percentage of gross loans			2.46	%			2.73	%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans			0.77				0.71

 

Non-performing loans include non-accrual loans and loans 90 days or more past due (including non-performing restructured loans). Non-accrual loans are loans on which interest accruals have been suspended. Loans are typically placed on non-accrual status once they have reached certain delinquency status, depending on loan type, and it is no longer reasonable to expect collection of principal and interest because collateral is insufficient to cover both the principal and interest due. After loans are placed on non-accrual status, they are returned to accrual status if the obligation is brought current by the borrower, or they are charged off if payment is not made.

 

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s non-performing loans, restructured loans accruing interest and other real estate owned at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands of dollars):

 

		March 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
Loans on non-accrual status		$	7,248			$	8,021
Loans delinquent 90 days or more still accruing		$	397			$	536
Total non-performing loans		$	7,645			$	8,557
Restructured loans still accruing		$	17,511			$	13,055
Other real estate owned (OREO)		$	7,987			$	7,070
Total non-performing loans and other risk assets		$	33,143			$	28,682

Restructured loans are loans on which the original interest rate or repayment terms have been changed, or were loan balloon renewals included in restructured loans due to financial hardship of the borrower. Restructured loans that are performing in accordance with modified terms are $16,204,000 and $11,233,000 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Restructured loans not performing in accordance with modified terms totaled $2,202,000 as of March 31, 2012 and $2,919,000 at December 31, 2011. All restructured loans are included in impaired loans in Note Two. The increase in restructured loans is the result of including loan balloon renewal agreements in accordance with the new guidelines adopted with ASU 2011-02.

 

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s net charge-offs by loan type for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands of dollars):

 

		2012				2011
Charge-offs
Commercial Mortgage		$	(305	)		$	(31	)
Commercial Other			(245	)			0
Consumer Mortgage			(292	)			(307	)
Consumer Other			(51	)			(122	)
Total Charge-offs		$	(893	)		$	(460	)
Recoveries
Commercial Mortgage		$	—			$	106
Commercial Other			13				21
Consumer Mortgage			0				10
Consumer Other			108				60
Total Recoveries		$	121			$	197
Total Net Charge-offs		$	(772	)		$	(263	)

Charge-offs increased 94.1% the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period during 2011. This increase was driven by a charge-off sustained as a result of one commercial relationship as well as foreclosures.

 

Management believes that the allowance is to be taken as a whole, and the allocation between loan types is an estimation of potential losses within each type given information known at the time. The following table shows the allocation for loans in the loan portfolio and the corresponding amounts of the allowance allocated by loan type as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands of dollars):

		March 31, 2012								December 31, 2011
		Amount				Percent of Loans				Amount				Percent of Loans
Loan Type
Commercial Mortgage		$	2,824				45	%		$	2,898				45	%
Commercial Other			387				4	%			465				4	%
Consumer Mortgage			1,857				44	%			1,959				43	%
Consumer Other			425				7	%			428				8	%
Unallocated			361				0	%			361				0	%
Totals		$	5,854				100	%		$	6,111				100	%

Because of its large impact on the local economy, management continues to monitor the economic health of the poultry industry. The Company has direct loans to poultry growers and the industry is a large employer in the Company’s trade area. In addition, multiple manufacturers of household cabinetry are large employers in the Company’s primary trade area. Due to the downturn in the housing market nationally, there have been indications that the demand for cabinetry has decreased, impacting the performance of these manufacturers and resulting in one manufacturer’s plant closure. Because of the impact on the local economy, management monitors the performance of this industry as it relates to local employment trends. Additionally, the Company’s loan portfolio contains a segment of loans collateralized by heavy equipment, particularly in the trucking, mining and timber industries. Because of the impact of the slowing economic conditions on the housing market, the timber sector has experienced a recent downturn. The Company has experienced losses related to the downturn in this industry.

 

Net Interest Income

 

The Company’s net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis increased $136,000 during the first three months of 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011, as a result of the changes in average rates earned on assets and paid on interest bearing liabilities and the changes in the relative mix of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities.

 

For the three month period ended March 31, 2012, the Company’s average earning assets decreased 3.3% compared to the same period in 2011 while average interest bearing liabilities, comparing the same periods decreased 3.4%. The average balances of time deposits and long-term debt, both comparatively more expensive interest bearing liabilities, decreased 6.9%. These changes in the relative mix of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and the change in the average yields largely offset, resulting in the change in the Company’s net interest income.

 

The Company believes that its deposits will be sufficient to fund the current and expected loan demand.  Should the loan demand increase beyond the Company’s current expectations, the Company may be required to fund these loans with borrowings which could result in a reduction of net interest margin. However, management believes total net interest income would not be adversely affected.

 

Also, balances of non-performing loans and other real estate acquired through foreclosure have increased from December 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012. The increase in other real estate acquired through foreclosure has an adverse effect on net interest income. Should balances of other real estate acquired through foreclosure continue to increase, net interest margin may decrease accordingly.

 

 

The table below illustrates the effects on net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, for the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, of changes in average volumes of interest bearing liabilities and earning assets from 2011 to 2012 and changes in average rates on interest bearing liabilities and earning assets from 2011 to 2012 (in thousands of dollars):

 

EFFECT OF RATE-VOLUME CHANGES ON NET INTEREST INCOME

Increase (Decrease) Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2011

 

		Due to change in:
		Average Volume				Average Rate				Total Change
Interest Income
Loans		$	(345	)		$	71			($	274	)
Taxable investment securities			50				(27	)			23
Nontaxable investment securities			(5	)			1				(4	)
Interest bearing deposits			0				0				0
Federal funds sold			(1	)			0				(1	)
Total Interest Income			(301	)			45				(256	)
Interest Expense
Demand deposits			0				(2	)			(2	)
Savings deposits			1				(12	)			(11	)
Time deposits			(48	)			(304	)			(352	)
Borrowings			(33	)			6				(27	)
Total Interest Expense			(80	)			(312	)			(392	)
Net Interest Income		$	(221	)		$	357			$	136

 

The table below sets forth an analysis of net interest income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (Average balances and interest/expense shown in thousands of dollars):

 

		2012												2011
		Average				Income/								Average				Income/
		Balance (2)				Expense				Rate (1)				Balance (2)				Expense				Rate (1)
Earning Assets
Loans (3)		$	305,988			$	4,882	(4)			6.38	%		$	327,633			$	5,156	(4)			6.29	%
Taxable investment securities			37,523				149				1.59	%			24,863				126				2.03	%
Non-taxable investment securities			1,576				15				3.81	%			2,148				19				3.54	%
Interest bearing deposits			2,802				1				0.14	%			3,988				1				0.10	%
Federal funds sold			7,278				3				0.16	%			8,792				4				0.18	%
Total Earning Assets		$	355,167			$	5,050				5.69	%		$	367,424			$	5,306				5.79	%
Allowance for loan losses			(6,130	)											(5,574	)
Other non-earning assets			56,471												41,506
Total Assets		$	405,508											$	403,356
Interest Bearing Liabilities
Demand deposits		$	25,422			$	5				0.08	%		$	23,062			$	7				0.13	%
Savings deposits			56,981				23				0.16	%			54,253				34				0.25	%
Time deposits			198,458				768				1.55	%			210,987				1,120				2.12	%
Long-term debt			6,640				81				4.88	%			9,335				108				4.63	%
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities		$	287,501			$	877				1.22	%		$	297,637			$	1,269				1.71	%
Demand deposits			60,922												56,872
Other liabilities			16,288												8,251
Stockholders’ equity			40,797												40,596
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	405,508											$	403,356
Net Interest Income						$	4,173											$	4,037
Net Interest Margin											4.70	%											4.39	%

Notes:
(1) Yields are computed on a taxable equivalent basis using a 30% tax rate
(2) Average balances are based upon daily balances
(3) Includes loans in non-accrual status
(4) Income on loans includes fees

 

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

Provision for loan losses decreased $70,000 or 12.0% for the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period during 2011. Management believes the current level of the allowance for loan losses represents a fair assessment of the losses inherent in the loan portfolio.

 

Non-interest Income

 

Non-interest income increased $6,000 in the first three months of 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.

 

Service charges on deposit accounts decreased 5.5%. The largest portion of these charges is non-sufficient funds fees on non-interest bearing transaction accounts.

 

Life insurance investment income increased 3.0% during the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.

 

Other non-interest income increased $22,000 or 26.5% during the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. This increase is the result of insurance settlement payments received due to claims relating to non-bank debit card fraud.

 

Non-interest Expense

 

Non-interest expenses were basically the same for the first three months of 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.

 

Changes in salary and benefits expense

 

The following table compares the components of salary and benefits expense for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands of dollars):

 

Salary and Benefits Expense
		2012				2011				Increase (Decrease)
Employee salaries		$	1,128			$	1,112			$	16
Employee benefit insurance			302				320				(18	)
Payroll taxes			104				70				34
Deferred loan origination costs			(12	)			(47	)			35
Non-recurring post retirement adjustment			0				(70	)			70
Post retirement plans			182				230				(48	)
Total		$	1,704			$	1,615			$	89

The increase of 5.5% in employee related cost for the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period during 2011 is the result of the implementation of the Financial Accounting Standard ASC 310-20 Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs, the non-recurring post retirement adjustment made during the first three months of 2011, somewhat offset by reductions in post retirement expenses. The Company began deferral of costs associated with loan origination at the beginning of 2011, upon determination that its impact was becoming material, and is amortizing the cost over the life of the loan.

 

Changes in data processing expense

 

Data processing expense increased $11,000 or 3.7% for the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. The increase was driven by additional services provided by the Company’s core system vendor during 2012.

 

Changes in occupancy and equipment expense

 

The following table illustrates the components of occupancy and equipment expense for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands of dollars):

		2012				2011				Increase (Decrease)
Depreciation of buildings and equipment		$	179			$	196			$	(17	)
Maintenance expense on buildings and equipment			82				84				(2	)
Utilities expense			41				47				(6	)
Real estate and personal property tax			23				29				(6	)
Other expense related to occupancy and equipment			24				25				(1	)
Total occupancy and equipment expense		$	349			$	381			$	(32	)

The decreases in occupancy and equipment expenses during the first three months of 2012 are primarily related to the decrease in depreciation expense.

 

Changes in miscellaneous non-interest expense

 

Director fees decreased in the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period during 2011 by $15,000 or 14.9% from $101,000 during 2011 to $86,000 during 2012 driven by a reduction in the number of board members and fees paid per meeting.

 

Legal and professional fees decreased in the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period during 2011 by $2,000 or 1.6% from $124,000 during 2011 to $122,000 during 2012.

 

Office supplies, postage and freight expenses decreased in the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period during 2011 by $21,000 or 22.8% from $92,000 during 2011 to $71,000 during 2012 largely driven by the reduction of courier services between branches and savings related to on-line statement program implemented at one of the Company’s subsidiary banks.

 

FDIC premium expense decreased in the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period during 2011 by $60,000 or 36.1% from $166,000 during 2011 to $106,000 during 2012 driven by rate changes.

 

Loan and foreclosed asset expenses increased 48.8% or $59,000 during the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 due to expenses related to obtaining updated appraisals as well as valuation adjustment driven by the declined appraised value of some foreclosed properties.

 

Other non-interest expense decreased $30,000 or 13.5% during the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.

 

The table below illustrates components of other non-interest expense for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands of dollars). Significant individual components of other non-interest expense are itemized.

		2012				2011				Increase (Decrease)
ATM expense			(28	)			(25	)			(3	)
Amortization of intangible assets			47				46				1
Advertising and marketing expense			37				34				3
Miscellaneous components of other non interest expense			136				167				(31	)
Total		$	192			$	222			$	(30	)

 

Provision for taxes

 

The provision for taxes has increased $70,000 for the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 as a result of the 26.3% increase in income before provision for income taxes.

 

Borrowed Funds

 

The Company borrows funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) to reduce market rate risks or to provide operating liquidity. Management typically will initiate these borrowings in response to a specific need for managing market risks or for a specific liquidity need and will attempt to match features of these borrowings to best suit the specific need. Therefore, the borrowings on the Company’s balance sheet as of March 31, 2012 and throughout the periods ended March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 have varying features of amortization or single payment with periodic, regular interest payments and also have interest rates which vary based on the terms and on the features of the specific borrowing.

 

Liquidity

 

Operating liquidity is the ability to meet present and future financial obligations. Short term liquidity is provided primarily through cash balances, deposits with other financial institutions, federal funds sold, non-pledged securities and loans maturing within one year. Additional sources of liquidity available to the Company include, but are not limited to, loan repayments, the ability to obtain deposits through the adjustment of interest rates and the purchasing of federal funds. To further meet its liquidity needs, the Company also maintains lines of credit with correspondent financial institutions, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.

 

Historically, the Company’s primary need for additional levels of operational liquidity has been to fund increases in loan balances. The Company has normally funded increases in loans by increasing deposits and with decreases in liquid assets such as balances of federal funds sold and balances of securities. The Company also utilizes existing borrowing facilities for additional levels of operating liquidity. In choosing which sources of operating liquidity to utilize, management evaluates the implications of each liquidity source and its impact on profitability, balance sheet stability and potential future liquidity needs.

 

The parent Company’s operating funds, funds with which to pay shareholder dividends and funds for the exploration of new business ventures have been supplied primarily through dividends paid by the Company’s subsidiary banks Capon Valley Bank (CVB) and The Grant County Bank (GCB). The various regulatory authorities impose restrictions on dividends paid by a state bank. A state bank cannot pay dividends without the consent of the relevant banking authorities in excess of the total net profits of the current year and the combined retained profits of the previous two years. As of March 31, 2012, the subsidiary banks could pay dividends to Highlands Bankshares, Inc. of approximately $2,391,000 without permission of the regulatory authorities.

 

Capital

 

The Company seeks to maintain a strong capital base to expand facilities, promote public confidence, support current operations and grow at a manageable level. As of March 31, 2012, the Company was above the regulatory minimum levels of capital. The table below summarizes the capital ratios for the Company and its subsidiary banks as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

		March 31, 2012								December 31, 2011
		Actual				Regulatory				Actual				Regulatory
		Ratio				Minimum				Ratio				Minimum
Total Risk Based Capital Ratio
Highlands Bankshares			15.61	%			8.00	%			15.17	%			8.00	%
Capon Valley Bank			13.38	%			8.00	%			13.16	%			8.00	%
The Grant County Bank			15.68	%			8.00	%			15.31	%			8.00	%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio
Highlands Bankshares			10.41	%			4.00	%			10.22	%			4.00	%
Capon Valley Bank			8.73	%			4.00	%			8.50	%			4.00	%
The Grant County Bank			11.01	%			4.00	%			10.55	%			4.00	%
Tier 1 Risk Based Capital Ratio
Highlands Bankshares			14.35	%			4.00	%			13.91	%			4.00	%
Capon Valley Bank			12.12	%			4.00	%			11.90	%			4.00	%
The Grant County Bank			14.43	%			4.00	%			14.06	%			4.00	%

Effects of Inflation

 

Inflation primarily affects industries having high levels of property, plant and equipment or inventories. Although the Company is not significantly affected in these areas, inflation does have an impact on the growth of assets. As assets grow rapidly, it becomes necessary to increase equity capital at proportionate levels to maintain the appropriate equity to asset ratios. Traditionally, the Company's earnings and high capital retention levels have enabled the Company to meet these needs. The Company's reported earnings results have been minimally affected by inflation. The different types of income and expense are affected in various ways. Interest rates are affected by inflation, but the timing and magnitude of the changes may not coincide with changes in the consumer price index. Management actively monitors interest rate sensitivity in order to minimize the effects of inflationary trends on interest rates. Other areas of non-interest expenses may be more directly affected by inflation.

 

Legislative Developments

 

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

 

On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”). The Act will result in sweeping financial regulatory reform aimed at strengthening the nation’s financial services sector.

 

The Act’s provisions that have received the most public attention generally have been those applying to larger institutions or institutions that engage in practices in which we do not engage. These provisions include growth restrictions, credit exposure limits, higher prudential standards, prohibitions on proprietary trading, and prohibitions on sponsoring and investing in hedge funds and private equity funds.

 

However, the Act contains numerous other provisions that likely will directly impact us and our banking subsidiaries. These include increased fees payable by banks to regulatory agencies, new capital guidelines for banks and bank holding companies, permanently increasing the FDIC insurance coverage from $100,000 to $250,000 per depositor, new liquidation procedures for banks, new regulations affecting consumer financial products, new corporate governance disclosures and requirements, and the increased cost of supervision and compliance more generally. Many aspects of the law are subject to rulemaking by various government agencies and will take effect over several years. This time table, combined with the Act’s significant deference to future rulemaking by various regulatory agencies, makes it difficult for us to anticipate the Act’s overall financial, competitive and regulatory impact on us, our customers, and the financial industry more generally.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2012. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of March 31, 2012. The Company has established procedures undertaken during the normal course of business in an effort to reasonably ensure that fraudulent activity of either an amount material to these results or in any amount is not occurring.

 

Changes in Internal Controls

 

During the period reported upon, there were no significant changes in internal controls of Highlands Bankshares, Inc. pertaining to its financial reporting and control of its assets or in other factors that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect such control.

 

 

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Management is not aware of any material pending or threatened litigation in which the Company or its subsidiaries may be involved as a defendant. In the normal course of business, the banks periodically must initiate suits against borrowers as a final course of action in collecting past due loans. In addition, to management’s knowledge, no governmental authorities have initiated or contemplated legal action against the Company.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

None

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not Applicable

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None

 

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number	Description
3(i)	Articles of Incorporation of Highlands Bankshares, Inc., as restated, are hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to Highlands Bankshares Inc.’s Form 10-Q filed November 13, 2007.
3(ii)	Amended Bylaws of Highlands Bankshares, Inc. are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to Highlands Bankshares Inc.’s Report on Form 8-K filed January 9, 2008.
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Chapter 63, Title 18 USC Section 1350 (A) and (B).
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Chapter 63, Title 18 USC Section 1350 (A) and (B).
32.1	Statement of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18  U.S.C. §1350.
32.2	Statement of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document (1)
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase (1)
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase (1)
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase (1)
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase (1)

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

	HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
	/s/ John G. Van Meter
	John G. Van Meter
	Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer
	/s/ Jeffrey B. Reedy
	Jeffrey B. Reedy
	Chief Financial Officer
May 15, 2012