Exhibit 99.2

ECB Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Financial Statements

As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited),

as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012,

and for the year ended December 31, 2011

 

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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Financial Statements for the periods ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited) & December 31, 2012 and 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012			3
Consolidated Results of Operations for quarter ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011			4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for quarter ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011			5
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2012, and 2011			6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for quarter ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011			7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012			9

 

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ECB BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

MARCH 31, 2013 and DECEMBER 31, 2012

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
		(unaudited)
ASSETS
Non-interest bearing deposits and cash		$	12,406			$	15,940
Interest-bearing deposits			85				61
Overnight investments			11,580				20,080
Total cash and cash equivalents			24,071				36,081
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost of $289,095 and $293,034 at March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012, respectively)			289,058				294,771
Loans held for sale			3,857				3,917
Loans			493,490				509,371
Allowance for loan losses			(10,016	)			(10,272	)
Loans, net			483,474				499,099
Real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans, net			7,090				6,413
Federal Home Loan Bank common stock, at cost			3,150				3,790
Bank premises and equipment, net			25,633				25,569
Accrued interest receivable			3,550				4,342
Bank owned life insurance			12,249				12,156
Other assets			13,859				13,485
Total		$	865,991			$	899,623
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits
Demand, non-interest-bearing		$	136,008			$	142,293
Demand, interest-bearing			298,764				303,104
Savings			53,979				56,026
Time			243,267				250,243
Total deposits			732,018				751,666
Accrued interest payable			337				408
Short-term borrowings			34,284				42,942
Long-term obligations			16,000				16,000
Other liabilities			2,500				5,142
Total liabilities			785,139				816,158
Commitments and contingent liabilities
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, Series A			17,661				17,620
Common stock, par value $3.50 per share			10,167				10,167
Capital surplus			26,295				26,024
Warrant			878				878
Retained earnings			26,021				27,855
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(170	)			921
Total shareholders’ equity			80,852				83,465
Total		$	865,991			$	899,623
Common shares outstanding			2,904,841				2,904,841
Common shares authorized			50,000,000				50,000,000
Preferred shares outstanding			17,949				17,949
Preferred shares authorized			2,000,000				2,000,000
Non-voting common shares authorized			2,000,000				2,000,000

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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ECB BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 & YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
		(unaudited)
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans		$	6,448			$	26,139			$	28,652
Interest on investment securities:
Interest exempt from federal income taxes			128				887				485
Taxable interest income			1,248				6,742				7,862
Dividend income			23				65				34
Other interest			16				24				44
Total interest income			7,863				33,857				37,077
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits
Demand accounts			268				1,462				1,973
Savings			22				241				310
Time			860				4,512				6,925
Short-term borrowings			84				387				284
Long-term obligations			70				340				614
Total interest expense			1,304				6,942				10,106
Net interest income			6,559				26,915				26,971
Provision for loan losses			1,258				3,401				8,483
Net interest income after provision for loan losses			5,301				23,514				18,488
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Service charges on deposit accounts			900				3,707				3,262
Other service charges and fees			291				1,644				1,225
Mortgage origination fees			236				1,611				1,300
Net gain on sale of securities			305				5,277				2,631
Income from bank owned life insurance			93				378				324
Other operating income			37				249				203
Total non-interest income			1,862				12,866				8,945
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries			3,109				11,886				10,869
Retirement and other employee benefits			1,355				3,748				2,814
Occupancy			513				2,096				2,041
Equipment			551				2,403				2,173
Professional fees			1,023				1,784				1,386
Supplies			29				184				238
Communications/Data lines			180				734				710
FDIC insurance			201				819				941
Other outside services			142				595				602
Net cost of real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans			426				1,959				1,438
Data processing and related expenses			851				1,545				1,062
Securities purchase agreement termination fees			—				—				1,686
Other operating expenses			1,175				4,236				4,041
Total non-interest expense			9,555				31,989				30,001
Income (loss) before income taxes			(2,392	)			4,391				(2,568	)
Income tax expense (benefit)			(823	)			1,399				(1,544	)
Net income (loss)			(1,569	)			2,992				(1,024	)
Preferred stock dividends			224				897				897
Accretion of discount			41				166				166
Income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders		$	(1,834	)		$	1,929			$	(2,087	)
Net income (loss) per share—basic		$	(0.64	)		$	0.68			$	(0.73	)
Net income (loss) per share—diluted		$	(0.64	)		$	0.68			$	(0.73	)
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic			2,849,841				2,849,841				2,849,841
Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted			2,849,841				2,856,141				2,849,841

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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ECB BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 & YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

(Dollars in thousands)

 

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
		(unaudited)
Net income (loss)		$	(1,569	)		$	2,992			$	(1,024	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during the period			(1,469	)			6,249				6,050
Tax related to unrealized (gains) losses			565				(2,406	)			(2,329	)
Reclassification to realized gains			(305	)			(5,277	)			(2,631	)
Tax related to realized gains			118				2,032				1,013
Defined benefit pension plan:
Net loss arising during period			—				(24	)			(184	)
Tax related to defined benefit pension plan			—				9				71
Total other comprehensive income (loss)			(1,091	)			583				1,990
Total comprehensive income (loss)		$	(2,660	)		$	3,575			$	966

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

		Preferred Stock				Common stock								Common Stock warrant				Capital surplus				Retained earnings				Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)				Total
						Shares				Amount
BALANCE—December 31, 2010		$	17,288				2,849,841			$	9,974			$	878			$	25,852			$	28,554			$	(1,652	)		$	80,894
Other comprehensive income			—				—				—				—				—				—				1,990				1,990
Net loss			—				—				—				—				—				(1,024	)			—				(1,024	)
Stock based compensation			—				—				—				—				21				—				—				21
Preferred stock accretion			166				—				—				—				—				(166	)			—				—
Cash dividends on preferred stock			—				—				—				—				—				(897	)			—				(897	)
Cash dividends ($ .19 per share)			—				—				—				—				—				(541	)			—				(541	)
BALANCE—December 31, 2011		$	17,454				2,849,841			$	9,974			$	878			$	25,873			$	25,926			$	338			$	80,443
Other comprehensive income			—				—				—				—				—				—				583				583
Net income			—				—				—				—				—				2,992				—				2,992
Stock based compensation			—				—				—				—				344				—				—				344
Issuance of restricted stock			—				55,000				193				—				(193	)			—				—				—
Preferred stock accretion			166				—				—				—				—				(166	)			—				—
Cash dividends on preferred stock			—				—				—				—				—				(897	)			—				(897	)
BALANCE—December 31, 2012		$	17,620				2,904,841			$	10,167			$	878			$	26,024			$	27,855			$	921			$	83,465
Other comprehensive loss			—				—				—				—				—				—				(1,091	)			(1,091	)
Net loss			—				—				—				—				—				(1,569	)			—				(1,569	)
Stock based compensation			—				—				—				—				271				—				—				271
Preferred stock accretion			41				—				—				—				—				(41	)			—				—
Cash dividends on preferred stock			—				—				—				—				—				(224	)			—				(224	)
BALANCE—March 31, 2013 (unaudited)		$	17,661				2,904,841			$	10,167			$	878			$	26,295			$	26,021			$	(170	)		$	80,852

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

(Dollars in thousands)

 

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
		(unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)		$	(1,569	)		$	2,992			$	(1,024	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation			343				1,496				1,435
Amortization of premium on investment securities, net			464				4,603				3,372
Provision for loan losses			1,258				3,401				8,483
Deferred income taxes			(560	)			1,032				(596	)
Gain on sale of securities			(305	)			(5,277	)			(2,631	)
Stock based compensation			271				344				21
Impairment of real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans			121				1,229				875
Loss on sale of real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans			184				209				363
Loss on disposal of premises and equipment			—				3				—
Impairment on cost method investment			—				300				—
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable			792				966				(65	)
Income from bank owned life insurance			(93	)			(378	)			(324	)
Origination of loans held for sale			(17,247	)			(59,330	)			(53,778	)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale			17,307				58,279				55,048
Decrease in other assets			869				1,208				805
Decrease in accrued interest payable			(71	)			(111	)			(112	)
Decrease in other liabilities			(2,642	)			(387	)			(903	)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities			(878	)			10,579				10,969
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sales of investment securities classified as available-for-sale			36,782				360,191				147,698
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities classified as available-for-sale			3,505				38,625				51,050
Purchases of investment securities classified as available-for-sale			(36,507	)			(352,491	)			(262,291	)
Redemption (purchase) of Federal Home Loan Bank common stock			640				(334	)			1,115
Proceeds from disposal of premises and equipment			—				29				—
Purchases of premises and equipment			(407	)			(808	)			(1,088	)
Proceeds from disposal of real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans			309				3,116				3,266
Purchase of bank owned life insurance			—				—				(2,500	)
Net loan repayments (originations)			13,076				(22,444	)			54,910
Net cash provided (used) in investing activities			17,398				25,884				(7,840	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase (decrease) in deposits			(19,648	)			(45,979	)			11,704
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings			(8,658	)			21,763				(8,830	)
Dividends paid to common shareholders			—				—				(541	)
Dividends paid on preferred stock			(224	)			(897	)			(897	)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities			(28,530	)			(25,113	)			1,436
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(12,010	)			11,350				4,565
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			36,081				24,731				20,166
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	24,071			$	36,081			$	24,731

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, continued

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

(Dollars in thousands)

 

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
		(unaudited)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred taxes		$	(1,091	)		$	598			$	2,103
Post-retirement health insurance benefit adjustment, net of deferred taxes		$	—			$	(15	)		$	(113	)
Transfer from long-term to short-term borrowings		$	—			$	9,500			$	9,000
Transfer from loans to real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans		$	1,291			$	4,394			$	6,541
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid		$	1,375			$	7,053			$	10,218
Taxes paid		$	—			$	—			$	20

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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ECB BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

1.	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

(A)	Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of ECB Bancorp, Inc. (Bancorp) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The East Carolina Bank (the Bank) (collectively referred to hereafter as the Company). The Bank has one wholly-owned subsidiary, ECB Financial Services, Inc., which formerly provided courier services to the Bank but is currently inactive. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

(B)	Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheets and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the periods presented. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans, net, postretirement benefit obligation and supplemental executive retirement plan and the valuation of the deferred tax asset.

 

(C)

Business

Bancorp is a bank holding company incorporated in North Carolina on March 4, 1998. The principal activity of Bancorp is ownership of the Bank. The Bank provides financial services through its branch network located in eastern North Carolina. The Bank competes with other financial institutions and numerous other non-financial services commercial entities offering financial services products. The Bank is further subject to the regulations of certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities. The Company has no foreign operations, and the Company’s customers are principally located in eastern North Carolina.

On April 1, 2013, Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc., (“Crescent”) the bank holding company for VantageSouth Bank (“VSB”), completed the acquisition by merger of ECB Bancorp, Inc. (“Company”) with and into Crescent. The merger was completed pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of September 25, 2012 (the “Merger Agreement”). Immediately following the merger, The East Carolina Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was merged with and into VSB. Prior to entry into the Merger Agreement, no material relationship existed between the Crescent and the Company and any of their respective affiliates.

 

(D)	Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include demand and time deposits (with original maturities of ninety days or less) at other financial institutions and overnight investments. Overnight investments include federal funds sold which are generally outstanding for one-day periods. The Bank has $500 thousand which is included in cash and cash equivalents on deposit with First-Citizens Bank and Trust Company in which they have control of the funds in order to insure full collateralization of a letter of credit.

 

(E)	Investment Securities

Certain debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held to maturity” and recorded at amortized cost. Trading securities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value included in earnings. Securities not classified as held to maturity or trading, including equity securities with readily determinable fair values, are classified as “available for sale” and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income.

Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities. Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses. In determining whether other-than-temporary impairment exists, management considers many factors, including (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

(F)	Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale represent residential real estate loans originated by the mortgage department. Generally, commitments to sell these loans are made after the intent to proceed with mortgage applications are initiated with borrowers, and all necessary components of the loan are approved according to secondary market underwriting by the investor that purchases the loan. Loans held for sale are recorded at fair value when loans are originated and subsequently measured at the lower of cost or fair value. The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing mortgage origination business. The Company enters into interest rate lock commitments and commitments to sell mortgages. The primary risks managed by derivative instruments are these interest rate lock commitments and forward-loan-sale commitments. Interest rate lock commitments are entered into to manage interest rate risk associated with the Company’s fixed rate loan commitments. The period of time between the issuance of a loan commitment and the closing and sale of the loan generally ranges from 10 to 60 days. Such interest rate lock commitments and forward-loan-sale commitments represent derivative instruments which are required to be carried at fair value. These derivative instruments do not qualify as hedges under the Derivatives and Hedging topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The fair value of the Company’s interest rate lock commitments are based on current secondary market pricing and included on the balance sheet in other assets and on the income statement in other service charges and fees. The balance of forward loan sales commitments is deemed insignificant. The gains and losses from the future sales of the mortgages is recognized when the Company, the borrower and the investor enter into the loan contract and the resulting gain or loss is recorded on the consolidated results of operations.

 

(G)

Loans

Loans are generally stated at their outstanding unpaid principal balances adjusted for charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses and any deferred fees or costs. Loan origination fees net of certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and amortized as a yield adjustment over the contractual life of the related loans using the level-yield method.

Impaired loans are defined as those which management believes it is probable we will not collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, as well as those loans whose terms have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring.

Interest on loans is recorded based on the principal amount outstanding. The Company ceases accruing interest on loans (including impaired loans) when, in management’s judgment, the collection of interest appears doubtful or the loan is past due 90 days or more. All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Management may return a loan classified as nonaccrual to accrual status when the obligation has been brought current, has performed in accordance with its contractual terms over an extended period of time, and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt.

Troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) are loans in which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty at the time of restructure, and the Company has granted an economic concession to the borrower. Prior to modifying a borrower’s loan terms, the Company performs an evaluation of the borrower’s financial condition and ability to service under the potential modified loan terms. The types of concessions generally granted are extensions of the loan maturity date, reductions in the original contractual interest rate and forgiveness of principal. The Company measures the impairment loss of a TDR using the methodology for individually impaired loans. If a loan is accruing at the time of modification, the loan remains on accrual status and is subject to the Company’s charge-off and nonaccrual policies. If a loan is on nonaccrual before it is determined to be a TDR then the loan remains on nonaccrual. TDRs may be returned to accrual status if there has been at least a six month sustained period of repayment performance by the borrower.

 

(H)	Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses (AFLL) is established through provisions for losses charged against income. Loan amounts deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the AFLL, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The AFLL represents management’s estimate of the amount necessary to absorb estimated probable losses in the loan portfolio. Management’s periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on individual loan reviews, past loan loss experience, economic conditions in the Company’s market areas, the fair value and adequacy of underlying collateral, and the growth and loss attributes of the loan portfolio. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates, including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. Thus, future changes to the AFLL may be necessary based on the impact of changes in economic conditions. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s AFLL. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize adjustments to the AFLL based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

In evaluating the allowance for loan losses, the Company prepares an analysis of its current loan portfolio through the use of historical loss rates, homogeneous risk analysis grouping to include probabilities for loss in each group by risk grade, estimation of years to impairment in each homogeneous grouping, analysis of internal credit processes, past due loan portfolio performance and overall economic conditions, both regionally and nationally.

Historical loss calculations for each homogeneous risk group are based on a three year average loss ratio calculation with the most recent quarter’s loss history included in the model. The impact is to more quickly recognize and increase the loss history in a respective grouping. For those groups with little or no loss history, management increases the historical factor through a positive adjustment to more accurately represent current economic conditions and their potential impact on that particular loan group.

Homogeneous loan groups are assigned risk factors based on their perceived loss potential, current economic conditions and on their respective risk ratings. The probability of loss is increased as the risk grade increases within each risk grouping to more accurately reflect the Bank’s exposure in that particular group of loans. The Bank utilizes a system of eight possible risk ratings. The risk ratings are established based on perceived probability of loss. Most loans risk rated “substandard”, “doubtful” and “loss” are removed from their homogeneous group and individually analyzed for impairment. Some smaller loans risk rated “substandard”, “doubtful” and “loss” with balances less than $100 thousand are not removed from their homogeneous group and individually analyzed for impairment. Other groups of loans based on loan size may be selected for impairment review. Loans are considered impaired if, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of impaired loans is based on either the fair value of the underlying collateral, the present value of the future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate stipulated in the loan agreement, or the estimated market value of the loan. In measuring the fair value of the collateral, management uses a comparison to the recent selling price of similar assets, which is consistent with those that would be utilized by unrelated third parties.

A portion of the Bank’s AFLL is not allocated to any specific category of loans. This general portion of the allowance reflects the elements of imprecision and estimation risk inherent in the calculation of the overall allowance. Due to the subjectivity involved in determining the overall allowance, including the portion determined through general qualitative and quantitative internal and external factors, the general portion may fluctuate from period to period based on management’s evaluation of the factors affecting the assumptions used in calculating the allowance, including historical loss experience, current and expected economic conditions and geographic conditions. While the Company believes that our management uses the best information available to determine the allowance for loan losses, unforeseen market conditions could result in adjustments to the AFLL, and net income could be significantly affected, if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the final determination. Because these factors and management’s assumptions are subject to change, the allocation is not necessarily indicative of future loan portfolio performance.

Unsecured loans are charged-off in full against the Company’s AFLL as soon as the loan becomes uncollectible. Unsecured loans are considered uncollectible when no regularly scheduled monthly payment has been made within three months, the loan matured over 90 days ago and has not been renewed or extended or the borrower files for bankruptcy. Secured loans are considered uncollectible when the liquidation of collateral is deemed to be the most likely source of repayment. Once secured loans reach 90 days past due, they are placed into non-accrual status. If the loan is deemed to be collateral dependent, the principal balance is written down immediately to reflect the current market valuation based on current independent appraisal. Included in the write-down is the estimated expense to liquidate the property and typically an additional allowance for the foreclosure discount.

 

(I)	Real Estate and Repossessions Acquired in Settlement of Loans

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans consists of property acquired through a foreclosure proceeding or acceptance of a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. Real estate acquired in settlement of loans is recorded initially at estimated fair value of the property less estimated selling costs at the date of foreclosure. The initial recorded value may be subsequently reduced by additional allowances, which are charged to earnings if the estimated fair value of the property less estimated selling costs declines below the initial recorded value. Costs related to the improvement of the property are capitalized, whereas those related to holding the property are expensed. Such properties are held for sale and, accordingly, no depreciation or amortization expense is recognized. Repossessions are recorded at the lower of cost or market.

 

(J)	Membership/Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

The Company is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB). Membership, along with a signed blanket collateral agreement, provided the Company with the ability to draw $173.2 million and $179.9 million of advances from the FHLB at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had outstanding advances totaling $46.0 million and $53.5 million, respectively, from the FHLB.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

As a requirement for membership, the Company invests in stock of the FHLB in the amount of 1% of its outstanding residential loans or 5% of its outstanding advances from the FHLB, whichever is greater. Such stock is pledged as collateral for any FHLB advances drawn by the Company. At March 31, 2013, and December 31, 2012, the Company owned 31,496 and 37,901 shares, respectively, of the FHLB’s $100 par value capital stock. No ready market exists for such stock, which is carried at cost. Due to the redemption provisions of the FHLB, cost approximates market value.

 

(K)	Premises and Equipment

Land is carried at cost. Buildings and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method and is charged to operations over the estimated useful lives of the assets which range from 25 to 50 years for bank premises and 3 to 10 years for furniture and equipment. Construction in progress includes buildings and equipment carried at cost and depreciated once placed into service.

Maintenance, repairs, renewals and minor improvements are charged to expense as incurred. Major improvements are capitalized and depreciated.

 

(L)	Short-Term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings consist of securities sold under agreements to repurchase, overnight sweep accounts, federal funds purchased and short-term FHLB advances.

 

(M)	Long-Term Obligations

Long-term obligations consist of advances from FHLB with maturities greater than one year. The Company’s long-term borrowing from the FHLB totaled $16.0 million on March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012.

 

(N)	Income Taxes

The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are determined based on temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.

Tax positions are analyzed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and are discussed in Note 6. Interest recognized as a result of our analysis of tax positions would be classified as interest expense. Penalties would be classified as noninterest expense.

 

(O)	Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

 

(P)	Stock Option Plan

The Company recognizes compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions in the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. The expense measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for stock options based on the grant-date fair value of the award, and recognizes the cost over the period the employee is required to provide services for the award.

During 2008, the Company adopted the 2008 Omnibus Equity Plan (the Plan) which replaced the expired 1998 Omnibus Stock Ownership and Long-Term Incentive Plan. The Plan provides for the issuance of up to an aggregate of 200,000 shares of common stock of the Company in the form of stock options, restricted stock awards and performance share awards. It is the Company’s policy to issue new shares to satisfy option exercises. Stock options generally vest one-third each year beginning three years after the grant date and expire after 10 years. However, certain grants vest one-third each year, beginning one year after the grant date. Restricted stock generally vests one-third each year beginning three years after the grant date. Vesting was accelerated for the restricted stock granted during 2012 as a result of the change in control, in which the restricted stock was fully vested as of March 31, 2013.

On June 7, 2012, the stockholders of the Company approved amendments to the Company’s 2008 Omnibus Equity Plan that would increase by 190,100 the number of shares reserved under the Plan, permit nonemployee directors of the Company to participate in the Plan and increase the types of awards available for approval under the Plan. These types of awards may include restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights or similar forms of equity compensation that are valued by reference to the Company’s common stock.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

(Q)	Shares Outstanding and Net Income Per Share

A special meeting of the stockholders of the Company was held on October 12, 2011 at which the stockholders approved amending the Company’s Articles of Incorporation increasing the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock from 10,000,000 to 50,000,000 and to authorize 2,000,000 shares of a new class of mandatorily convertible non-voting common stock.

Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. For purposes of basic net income per share, unvested restricted stock is considered “contingently issuable” and is not included in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

Diluted net income per share is computed by assuming the issuance of common shares for all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Restricted stock is considered outstanding for purposes of diluted net income per share. The amount of compensation cost attributed to future services and not yet recognized is considered “proceeds” using the treasury stock method. For the period ended March 31, 2013, diluted weighted average shares outstanding did not increase due to the Company’s reported net losses. For the year ended December 31, 2012, diluted weighted average shares outstanding increased by 6,300 shares due to the dilutive impact of restricted stock. Restricted stock had no affect on diluted weighted-average shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2011.

In computing diluted net income per share, it is assumed that all dilutive stock options are exercised during the reporting period at their respective exercise prices, with the proceeds from the exercises used by the Company to buy back stock in the open market at the average market price in effect during the reporting period. The difference between the number of shares assumed to be exercised and the number of shares bought back is added to the number of weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period. The sum is used as the denominator to calculate diluted net income per share for the Company. Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding did not increase for the period ending March 31, 2013 due to the Company’s reported net losses. Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding did not increase for 2012 due to the exercise price was above the average market value of the Company’s stock for the period. Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding did not increase for 2011 due to the Company’s reported net losses. As of March 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 the warrant, covering approximately 145 thousand shares, issued to the U.S. Treasury Department was not included in the computation of diluted net income per share for the period because its exercise price exceeded the average market price of the Company’s stock for the periods.

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing basic and diluted net income (loss) per share.

 

		Quarter Ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited)
		Income (Numerator)				Shares (Denominator)				Per Share Amount
		(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Basic net loss per share		$	(1,834	)			2,850			$	(0.64	)
Effect of dilutive securities			—				—
Diluted net loss per share		$	(1,834	)			2,850			$	(0.64	)

At March 31, 2013, there were 3 thousand options outstanding and a warrant covering 145 thousand shares, both with exercise prices above the average market value of the Company’s stock for the period.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Income (Numerator)				Shares (Denominator)				Per Share Amount
		(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Basic net income per share		$	1,929				2,850			$	0.68
Effect of dilutive securities			—				6
Diluted net income per share		$	1,929				2,856			$	0.68

At December 31, 2012, there were 3 thousand options outstanding and a warrant covering 145 thousand shares, both with exercise prices above the average market value of the Company’s stock for the period.

 

		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Income (Numerator)				Shares (Denominator)				Per Share Amount
		(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Basic net loss per share		$	(2,087	)			2,850			$	(0.73	)
Effect of dilutive securities			—				—
Diluted net loss per share		$	(2,087	)			2,850			$	(0.73	)

At December 31, 2011, there were 29 thousand options outstanding and a warrant covering 145 thousand shares, both with exercise prices above the average market value of the Company’s stock for the period.

 

(R)	Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity during a period for non-owner transactions and is divided into net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) includes revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are excluded from earnings under current accounting standards. The components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the periods have been presented in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) included the following as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

		March 31, 2013 (unaudited)
		Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)				Deferred tax liability (asset)				Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
		(Dollars in thousands)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investment securities		$	(37	)		$	14			$	(23	)
Funded status of defined benefit pension plan			(255	)			108				(147	)
		$	(292	)		$	122			$	(170	)

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

		December 31, 2012
		Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)				Deferred tax liability (asset)				Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
		(Dollars in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment securities		$	1,737			$	(669	)		$	1,068
Funded status of defined benefit pension plan			(255	)			108				(147	)
		$	1,482			$	(561	)		$	921

 

(S)	New Accounting Pronouncements

The following is a summary of recent authoritative pronouncements:

The Comprehensive Income topic of the ASC was amended in June 2011 by ASU 2011-05. The amendment eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income as a part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and requires consecutive presentation of the statement of net income and other comprehensive income. The amendments were applicable to the Company on January 1, 2012 and have been applied retrospectively. In December 2011, the topic was further amended to defer the effective date of presenting reclassification adjustments from other comprehensive income to net income on the face of the financial statements. Companies should continue to report reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income consistent with the presentation requirements in effect prior to the amendments while FASB redeliberates future requirements. The FASB amended the Comprehensive Income topic of the ASC in February 2013. The amendments address reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. Specifically, the amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments do require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, in certain circumstances an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income. The amendments were effective for the Company on a prospective basis for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Adoption of these amendments did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

(T)	Subsequent Events

In preparing these consolidated financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through July 11, 2013, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.

Closing of Merger

On April 1, 2013, Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc., (“Crescent”) the bank holding company for VantageSouth Bank (“VSB”), completed the acquisition by merger of ECB Bancorp, Inc. (“Company”) with and into Crescent. The merger was completed pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of September 25, 2012 (the “Merger Agreement”). Immediately following the merger, The East Carolina Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was merged with and into VSB. Prior to entry into the Merger Agreement, no material relationship existed between the Crescent and the Company and any of their respective affiliates.

Upon the closing of the merger, each outstanding share of the Company common stock, except for shares of ECB common stock owned by ECB or Crescent (other than certain trust account shares), was converted into the right to receive 3.55 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share of Crescent. Cash was paid in lieu of fractional shares. The aggregate merger consideration consisted of approximately 10,312,186 shares of the Crescent’s common stock. Based upon the $3.94 per share closing price of Crescent’s common stock on March 28, 2013, the transaction value was approximately $40.6 million.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

2.	INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The following is a summary of the securities portfolio by major classification:

 

		March 31, 2013 (unaudited)
		Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Gains				Gross Unrealized Losses				Fair Value
		(Dollars in thousands)
Securities available-for-sale:
Government-sponsored enterprises and FFCB bonds		$	53,429			$	25			$	(604	)		$	52,850
Obligations of states and political subdivisions			17,753				609				(22	)			18,340
Mortgage-backed securities			83,443				208				(1,037	)			82,614
SBA-backed securities			82,930				890				(312	)			83,508
Corporate bonds			51,540				368				(162	)			51,746
		$	289,095			$	2,100			$	(2,137	)		$	289,058

 

		December 31, 2012
		Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Gains				Gross Unrealized Losses				Fair Value
		(Dollars in thousands)
Securities available-for-sale:
Government-sponsored enterprises and FFCB bonds		$	55,477			$	26			$	(263	)		$	55,240
Obligations of states and political subdivisions			17,806				678				(10	)			18,474
Mortgage-backed securities			73,278				432				(50	)			73,660
SBA-backed securities			105,439				1,250				(343	)			106,346
Corporate bonds			41,034				128				(111	)			41,051
		$	293,034			$	2,514			$	(777	)		$	294,771

Gross realized gains and losses on sales of securities for the years ended March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

 

		2013				2012				2011
		(unaudited)
		(Dollars in thousands)
Gross realized gains		$	568			$	6,571			$	2,795
Gross realized losses			(263	)			(1,294	)			(164	)
Net realized gains		$	305			$	5,277			$	2,631

Impairment of Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. The following tables set forth the amount of unrealized losses at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (that is, the amount by which cost or amortized cost exceeds fair value), and the related fair value of investments with unrealized losses, none of which are considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired. The tables are segregated into investments that have been in a continuous unrealized-loss position for less than 12 months from those that have been in a continuous unrealized-loss position for 12 months or longer.

March 31, 2013 (unaudited)

 

		Less Than 12 Months								12 Months or longer								Total
		Fair Value				Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Unrealized Losses
		(Dollars in thousands)
Government-sponsored enterprises and FFCB bonds		$	52,823			$	604			$	—			$	—			$	52,823			$	604
Obligations of states and political subdivisions			945				22				—				—				945				22
Mortgage-backed securities			54,695				1,037				—				—				54,695				1,037
SBA-backed securities			24,181				312				—				—				24,181				312
Corporate bonds			25,206				162				—				—				25,206				162
Total		$	157,850			$	2,137			$	—			$	—			$	157,850			$	2,137

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

December 31, 2012

 

		Less Than 12 Months								12 Months or longer								Total
		Fair Value				Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Unrealized Losses
		(Dollars in thousands)
Government-sponsored enterprises and FFCB bonds		$	40,212			$	263			$	—			$	—			$	40,212			$	263
Obligations of states and political subdivisions			3,620				10				—				—				3,620				10
Mortgage-backed securities			9,254				50				—				—				9,254				50
SBA-backed securities			23,106				338				1,8810				5				24,987				343
Corporate bonds			20,478				62				2,451				49				22,929				111
Total		$	96,670			$	723			$	4,332			$	54			$	101,002			$	777

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, management concluded that the unrealized losses presented above, which consisted of fifty-two securities at March 31, 2013 and forty securities at December 31, 2012, are temporary in nature since they are not related to the underlying credit quality of the issuers, and the Company has the intent to hold these investments for a time necessary to recover their cost and it is not likely that the Company would be required to sell prior to recovery. The fifty-two securities at March 31, 2013 were comprised of nineteen government-sponsored enterprises and FFCB bonds, one obligation of states and political subdivisions, sixteen mortgage-backed securities, five SBA-backed securities and eleven corporate bonds. The forty securities at December 31, 2012 were comprised of fifteen government-sponsored enterprises and FFCB bonds, two obligations of states and political subdivisions, three mortgage-backed securities, twelve corporate bonds and eight SBA-backed securities. The losses above are on debt securities that have contractual maturity dates and are primarily related to market interest rates. All unrealized losses on investment securities are not considered to be other-than-temporary, because they are related to changes in interest rates, lack of liquidity and demand in the general investment market and do not affect the expected cash flows of the underlying collateral or the issuer. The Bank’s mortgage-backed securities are all backed by government sponsored enterprises or agencies. The Bank does not own any private label mortgage-backed securities.

At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the balance of FHLB stock held by the Company was $3.2 million and $3.8 million, respectively. The FHLB paid a dividend for the fourth quarter of 2012 with an annualized rate of 2.32%. The dividend rate was equal to the average three month LIBOR for the period of October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 plus 2.00%, and was applicable to capital stock held during that period. Management believes that its investment in FHLB stock was not other-than-temporarily impaired as of March 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012. However, there can be no assurance that the impact of recent or future legislation on the Federal Home Loan Banks will not also cause a decrease in the value of the FHLB stock held by the Company.

The aggregate amortized cost and fair value of the available-for-sale securities portfolio at March 31, 2013 (unaudited) by remaining contractual maturity are as follows:

 

		Amortized Cost				Fair Value
		(Dollars in thousands)
Government-sponsored enterprises and FFCB bonds:
Due in one through five years		$	5,002			$	4,992
Due in five through ten years			40,434				40,036
Due after ten years			7,993				7,822
Obligations of states and political subdivisions:
Due in one through five years			1,707				1,781
Due in five through ten years			4,686				4,927
Due after ten years			11,360				11,632
Mortgage-backed securities:
Due in one through five years			13				13
Due in five through ten years			41,391				40,498
Due after ten years			42,039				42,103
SBA-backed securities:
Due in five through ten years			1,597				1,620
Due after ten years			81,333				81,888
Corporate bonds:
Due in one through five years			42,126				42,312
Due five through ten years			9,414				9,434
Total securities		$	289,095			$	289,058

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

Securities with an amortized cost of $237.9 million at March 31, 2013 (unaudited) were pledged as collateral. Of this total, amortized cost of $72.2 million and fair value of $72.5 million were pledged as collateral for FHLB advances.

The aggregate amortized cost and fair value of the available-for-sale securities portfolio at December 31, 2012 by remaining contractual maturity are as follows:

 

		Amortized Cost				Fair Value
		(Dollars in thousands)
Government-sponsored enterprises and FFCB bonds:
Due in five through ten years		$	40,496			$	40,323
Due after ten years			14,981				14,917
Obligations of states and political subdivisions:
Due in one through five years			1,707				1,783
Due in five through ten years			4,192				4,435
Due after ten years			11,907				12,256
Mortgage-backed securities:
Due in one through five years			1,073				1,086
Due in five through ten years			37,347				37,534
Due after ten years			34,858				35,040
SBA-backed securities:
Due in five through ten years			1,671				1,697
Due after ten years			103,768				104,649
Corporate bonds:
Due in one through five years			31,619				31,628
Due five through ten years			9,415				9,423
Total securities		$	293,034			$	294,771

Securities with an amortized cost of $225.9 million at December 31, 2012 were pledged as collateral. Of this total, amortized cost of $68.2 million and fair value of $69.0 million were pledged as collateral for FHLB advances.

 

3.

LOANS

Loans at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 classified by type are as follows:

 

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
		(unaudited)
		(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate loans:
Construction and land development		$	61,782			$	65,198
Secured by farmland			26,844				27,959
Secured by residential properties			111,557				107,686
Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties			201,264				209,395
Consumer installment			7,553				5,842
Credit cards and related plans			1,444				1,610
Commercial and all other loans:
Commercial and industrial			50,168				51,895
Loans to finance agricultural production			24,880				31,848
All other loans			8,107				8,040
			493,599				509,473
Less deferred fees and costs, net			(109	)			(102	)
		$	493,490			$	509,371
Included in the above:
Nonaccrual loans		$	13,613			$	16,192
Restructured loans 1			8,825				9,583

 

1.	Restructured loans includes loans restructured and still accruing. The Company is not committed to advance additional funds on restructured loans.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

There were no loans outstanding that were past due ninety days or more that were still accruing at March 31, 2013 (unaudited) or December 31, 2012.

The Bank, through its normal lending activity, originates and maintains loans receivable that are substantially concentrated in the Eastern region of North Carolina, where its offices are located. The Bank’s policy calls for collateral or other forms of repayment assurance to be received from the borrower at the time of loan origination. Such collateral or other form of repayment assurance is subject to changes in economic value due to various factors beyond the control of the Bank, and such changes could be significant.

The Bank’s loan policies and procedures establish the basic guidelines governing its lending operations. The guidelines address the type of loans that the Bank seeks, target markets, underwriting and collateral requirements, terms, interest rate and yield considerations and compliance with laws and regulations. All loans or credit lines are subject to approval procedures and amount limitations. These limitations apply to the borrower’s total outstanding indebtedness to the Bank, including any indebtedness as a guarantor. The policies are reviewed and approved at least annually by the Board of Directors of the Bank. The Bank supplements its own supervision of the loan underwriting and approval process with periodic loan reviews by independent, outside professionals experienced in loan review. On an annual basis, the Board of Directors of the Bank determines officers’ lending authority. Authorities may include loans, letters of credit, overdrafts, uncollected funds and such other authorities as determined by the Board of Directors.

Responsibility for loan underwriting resides with the Chief Credit Officer (“CCO”) position. This position is responsible for loan underwriting and approval. This is accomplished through individual lender approval authorities with supervision by Credit Policy Officers who review and approve loans which exceed the lender’s authority. Also, all Special Mention and Classified loans are reviewed quarterly. Detailed, written action plans are updated by the lenders and those plans are reviewed by a joint committee consisting of Regional Managers, Credit Policy Officers, CCO, Commercial Banking Manager and Special Assets Manager.

The following describe the risk characteristics relevant to each of the portfolio segments.

Real Estate Loans. Our real estate loan classification includes all loans secured by real estate. Real estate loans include loans made to purchase, construct or improve residential or commercial real estate, and for real estate development purposes. However, many of our real estate loans, while secured by real estate, were made for various other commercial, agricultural and consumer purposes (which may or may not be related to our real estate collateral). This generally reflects our efforts to reduce credit risk by taking real estate as primary or additional collateral, whenever possible, without regard to loan purpose. Substantially all of our real estate loans are secured by real property located in or near our banking markets. We make long-term residential mortgage loans through our mortgage department. These loans are held for sale and we generally hold these loans for a short period of time of approximately ten days. This allows us to make long-term residential loans available to our customers and generate fee income but avoid most risks associated with those loans.

Construction and land development loans involve special risks because loan funds are advanced on the security of houses or other improvements that are under construction and are of uncertain value before construction is complete. For that reason, it is more difficult to evaluate accurately the total loan funds required to complete a project and the related loan-to-value ratios. To reduce these risks, we generally limit loan amounts to 85% of the projected “as built” appraised values of our collateral on completion of

 

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construction. For larger projects, we include amounts for contingencies in our construction cost estimates. We generally require a qualified permanent financing commitment from an outside lender unless we have agreed to convert the construction loan to permanent financing ourselves.

Loans secured by farmland are made to agricultural customers for the purpose of acquisition or improvement of farmland. The loans are typically secured by land which is cultivated for primarily row crop production and related interests, such as grain elevator facilities and farming operations buildings. Repayment of loans secured by farmland may depend on successful crop production or other farm related operations.

Residential loans may be made at fixed or variable interest rates, and they generally have maturities that do not exceed five years and provide for payments based on amortization schedules of less than twenty years. Loans with a maturity of more than five years or that are based on an amortization schedule of more than five years generally will include contractual provisions that allow us to call the loan in full, or provide for a “balloon” payment in full, at the end of a period of no more than five years.

Nonfarm and nonresidential loans typically involve larger loan balances concentrated with single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Repayment of commercial real estate loans may depend on the successful operation of income producing properties, a business, or a real estate project and, therefore, may, to a greater extent than in the case of other loans, be subject to the risk of adverse conditions in the economy generally or in the real estate market in particular.

Consumer Installment Loans, Credit Cards and Related Plans. Our consumer installment loans consist primarily of loans for various consumer purposes, as well as the outstanding balances of non-real estate secured consumer revolving credit accounts. A majority of these loans are secured by liens on various personal assets of the borrowers, but they also may be made on an unsecured basis. Consumer loans generally are made at fixed interest rates and with maturities or amortization schedules that generally do not exceed five years. Consumer installment loans involve greater risks than other loans, particularly in the case of loans that are unsecured or secured by depreciating assets. When damage or depreciation reduces the value of our collateral below the unpaid balance of a defaulted loan, repossession may not result in repayment of the entire outstanding loan balance. The resulting deficiency may not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower. In connection with consumer lending in general, the success of our loan collection efforts is highly dependent on the continuing financial stability of our borrowers, and our collection of consumer installment loans may be more likely to be adversely affected by a borrower’s job loss, illness, personal bankruptcy or other change in personal circumstances than is the case with other types of loans.

Commercial and Industrial and Agricultural Loans. Our commercial and industrial loans and loans to finance agriculture includes loans to small- and medium-sized businesses and individuals for working capital, equipment purchases and various other business and agricultural purposes. These loans generally are secured by business assets, such as inventory, accounts receivable, equipment or similar assets, but they also may be made on an unsecured basis. Commercial and industrial loans typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from business cash flow. As a result, the ability of borrowers to repay commercial loans may be substantially dependent on the success of their businesses, and the collateral for commercial loans may depreciate over time and cannot be appraised with as much precision as real estate.

At March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012, included in mortgage, commercial, and residential loans were loans collateralized by owner-occupied residential real estate of approximately $55.8 million and $51.1 million, respectively.

Loans with a book value of approximately $25.3 million at March 31, 2013 (unaudited) are pledged as eligible collateral for FHLB advances. Loans with a book value of approximately $25.3 million at December 31, 2012 were pledged as eligible collateral for FHLB advances.

 

4.	CREDIT QUALITY OF LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

During 2013 there were no material changes in the AFLL. During 2012, the following circumstances occurred which represent the primary factors contributing to changes in the AFLL from 2011 to 2012:

 

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The Company experienced a reduction in the CLD (Construction, Land and Development) portfolio from $67.1 million as of December 31, 2011 to $65.1 million as of December 31, 2012. Net charge-offs decreased in CLD loans from $5.1 million in 2011 to $2.4 million in 2012.

 

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Also, growth in loans during 2012 has been driven by an increase in loans to finance agriculture production which have 0% loss rates over the last two years. Loans to finance agriculture production increased $10.4 million in 2012.

 

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4.	CREDIT QUALITY OF LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The following tables summarize the balances by loan category of the allowance for loan losses with changes arising from charge-offs, recoveries and provision expense for the period ending March 31, 2013 and years ending December 31, 2012 and 2011:

Allowance for Loan Losses

March 31, 2013 (unaudited)

 

Allowance for Credit Losses		Real Estate Construction and Land Development				Real Estate Secured by Farmland				Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties				Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential				Consumer Installment				Credit Cards and Related Plans				Commercial and Industrial				Loans to Finance Agricultural Production				All Other Loans				General Qualitative Portion				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance		$	3,127			$	13			$	1,968			$	1,170			$	153			$	64			$	660			$	100			$	59			$	2,958			$	10,272
Charge-offs			(586	)			—				(365	)			(474	)			(16	)			(3	)			(68	)			—				(70	)			—				(1,582	)
Recoveries			—				—				17				1				2				1				7				—				40				—				68
Provisions			470				—				203				435				57				(10	)			15				(29	)			57				60				1,258
Ending Balance		$	3,011			$	13			$	1,823			$	1,132			$	196			$	52			$	614			$	71			$	86			$	3,018			$	10,016
Ending Balance
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	338			$	—			$	444			$	346			$	—			$	—			$	49			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	1,177
Ending Balance
Collectively evaluated for impairment		$	2,673			$	13			$	1,379			$	786			$	196			$	52			$	565			$	71			$	86			$	3,018			$	8,839
Loans
Ending Balance		$	61,768			$	26,839			$	111,532			$	201,219			$	7,551			$	1,445			$	50,157			$	24,874			$	8,105			$	—			$	493,490
Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment		$	6,309			$	620			$	6,893			$	14,140			$	—			$	—			$	1,431			$	113			$	—			$	—			$	29,506
Ending Balance: collectively evaluated for impairment		$	55,459			$	26,219			$	104,639			$	187,079			$	7,551			$	1,445			$	48,726			$	24,761			$	8,105			$	—			$	463,984

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

December 31, 2012

 

Allowance for Credit Losses		Real Estate Construction and Land Development				Real Estate Secured by Farmland				Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties				Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential				Consumer Installment				Credit Cards and Related Plans				Commercial and Industrial				Loans to Finance Agricultural Production				All Other Loans				General Qualitative Portion				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance		$	3,655			$	15			$	2,418			$	1,740			$	46			$	18			$	555			$	115			$	26			$	3,504			$	12,092
Charge-offs			(2,814	)			—				(719	)			(1,260	)			(50	)			(27	)			(778	)			—				(206	)			—				(5,854	)
Recoveries			365				—				72				16				15				4				23				—				138				—				633
Provisions			1,921				(2	)			197				674				142				69				860				(15	)			101				(546	)			3,401
Ending Balance		$	3,127			$	13			$	1,968			$	1,170			$	153			$	64			$	660			$	100			$	59			$	2,958			$	10,272
Ending Balance
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	301			$	—			$	565			$	326			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	13			$	—			$	—			$	1,205
Ending Balance
Collectively evaluated for impairment		$	2,826			$	13			$	1,403			$	844			$	153			$	64			$	660			$	87			$	59			$	2,958			$	9,067
Loans
Ending Balance		$	65,099			$	27,911			$	107,829			$	209,146			$	5,967			$	1,611			$	51,903			$	31,862			$	8,043			$	—			$	509,371
Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment		$	7,441			$	620			$	7,012			$	15,595			$	—			$	—			$	200			$	131			$	—			$	—			$	30,999
Ending Balance: collectively evaluated for impairment		$	57,658			$	27,291			$	100,817			$	193,551			$	5,967			$	1,611			$	51,703			$	31,731			$	8,043			$	—			$	478,372

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

December 31, 2011

 

Allowance for Credit Losses		Real Estate Construction and Land Development				Real Estate Secured by Farmland				Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties				Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential				Consumer Installment				Credit Cards and Related Plans				Commercial and Industrial				Loans to Finance Agricultural Production				All Other Loans				General Qualitative Portion				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance		$	6,168			$	28			$	3,450			$	1,007			$	12			$	21			$	882			$	18			$	139			$	1,522			$	13,247
Charge-offs			(5,150	)			—				(1,985	)			(1,887	)			(20	)			(294	)			(385	)			—				(237	)			—				(9,958	)
Recoveries			10				—				12				43				5				3				103				—				144				—				320
Provisions			2,627				(13	)			941				2,577				49				288				(45	)			97				(20	)			1,982				8,483
Ending Balance		$	3,655			$	15			$	2,418			$	1,740			$	46			$	18			$	555			$	115			$	26			$	3,504			$	12,092
Ending Balance
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	637			$	—			$	480			$	1,181			$	—			$	—			$	165			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	2,463
Ending Balance
Collectively evaluated for impairment		$	3,018			$	15			$	1,938			$	559			$	46			$	18			$	390			$	115			$	26			$	3,504			$	9,629
Loans
Ending Balance		$	67,127			$	29,890			$	110,374			$	203,063			$	6,620			$	1,661			$	45,679			$	21,539			$	10,589			$	—			$	496,542
Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment		$	10,074			$	—			$	5,514			$	14,029			$	—			$	—			$	561			$	1,111			$	—			$	—			$	31,289
Ending Balance: collectively evaluated for impairment		$	57,053			$	29,890			$	104,860			$	189,034			$	6,620			$	1,661			$	45,118			$	20,428			$	10,589			$	—			$	465,253

 

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Loans are closely monitored by management for changes in quality. This monitoring includes assessing the appropriateness of the credit quality indicator in relation to the risk of the loan. Management uses the following indicators to grade the risk of each loan based on a system of eight possible ratings.

Pass: Include loans that are risk rated one through three. The primary source of repayment for pass loans is very likely to be sufficient, with secondary sources readily available; strong financial position; minimal risk; profitability, liquidity and capitalization are better than industry norms.

Weak Pass: Include loans that are risk rated four. The asset quality for weak pass assets is generally acceptable. Primary source of loan repayment is acceptable and secondary sources are likely to be realized, if needed; acceptable business credit, but borrowers’ operations, cash flow, or financial condition evidence more than average risk; requires above average levels of supervision and attention from Loan Officer. The source of increased risk has been identified, can be effectively managed/corrected, and the increased risk is not significant to warrant a more severe rating.

Special Mention: Include loans that are risk rated five. A special mention asset is considered to be high risk due to potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Company’s credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.

Substandard: Include loans that are risk rated six through eight. Loans rated as substandard are considered to be very high risk. A substandard asset is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weakness that jeopardizes the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Some loans that are substandard do not meet the definition of an impaired loan and therefore are not deemed impaired.

The following tables present loans as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 classified by risk type:

Credit Quality Indicators

As of March 31, 2013 (unaudited)

 

		Pass				Weak Pass				Special Mention				Substandard				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Real Estate – Construction and Land Development Loans		$	31,841			$	19,545			$	3,668			$	6,714			$	61,768
Real Estate – Secured by Farmland			20,651				3,769				1,799				620				26,839
Real Estate – Secured by Residential Properties			64,896				31,965				6,859				7,812				111,532
Real Estate – Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			95,390				73,361				15,365				17,103				201,219
Consumer Installment			5,120				2,045				347				39				7,551
Credit Cards and Related Plans			848				484				111				2				1,445
Commercial and Industrial			26,571				18,772				2,733				2,081				50,157
Loans to Finance Agriculture Production			17,877				6,535				349				113				24,874
All Other Loans			3,790				4,315				—				—				8,105
Total		$	266,984			$	160,791			$	31,231			$	34,484			$	493,490

 

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Credit Quality Indicators

As of December 31, 2012

 

		Pass				Weak Pass				Special Mention				Substandard				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Real Estate – Construction and Land Development Loans		$	31,177			$	21,511			$	4,481			$	7,930			$	65,099
Real Estate – Secured by Farmland			21,527				3,951				1,813				620				27,911
Real Estate – Secured by Residential Properties			61,746				31,207				7,002				7,874				107,829
Real Estate – Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			99,118				71,743				19,625				18,660				209,146
Consumer Installment			3,831				1,748				320				68				5,967
Credit Cards and Related Plans			861				529				219				2				1,611
Commercial and Industrial			27,025				19,666				4,316				896				51,903
Loans to Finance Agriculture Production			25,994				5,446				291				131				31,862
All Other Loans			3,745				4,298				—				—				8,043
Total		$	275,024			$	160,099			$	38,067			$	36,181			$	509,371

The following tables summarize the past due loans by category as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

Past Due Loans

As of March 31, 2013 (unaudited)

 

		30-59 Days Past Due				60-89 Days Past Due				Greater than 89 Days (1)				Total Past Due				Current				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Real Estate Construction and Land Development		$	511			$	96			$	2,379			$	2,986			$	58,782			$	61,768
Real Estate Secured by Farmland			—				—				—				—				26,839				26,839
Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties			616				162				660				1,438				110,094				111,532
Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			896				1,068				4,992				6,956				194,263				201,219
Consumer Installment			18				—				—				18				7,533				7,551
Credit Cards and Related Plans			2				—				—				2				1,443				1,445
Commercial and Industrial			124				96				355				575				49,582				50,157
Loans to Finance Agricultural Production			—				—				—				—				24,874				24,874
All Other Loans			—				—				—				—				8,105				8,105
Total		$	2,167			$	1,422			$	8,386			$	11,975			$	481,515			$	493,490
Non-accrual loans included in above totals		$	76			$	124			$	8,386			$	8,586			$	5,027			$	13,613

 

(1)	There were no loans outstanding that were past due ninety days or more that were still accruing at March 31, 2013.

 

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Past Due Loans

As of December 31, 2012

 

		30-59 Days Past Due				60-89 Days Past Due				Greater than 89 Days (1)				Total Past Due				Current				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Real Estate Construction and Land Development		$	255			$	191			$	3,252			$	3,698			$	61,401			$	65,099
Real Estate Secured by Farmland			—				—				—				—				27,911				27,911
Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties			503				147				874				1,524				106,305				107,829
Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			302				859				7,340				8,501				200,645				209,146
Consumer Installment			30				4				10				44				5,923				5,967
Credit Cards and Related Plans			1				1				—				2				1,609				1,611
Commercial and Industrial			561				—				313				874				51,029				51,903
Loans to Finance Agricultural Production			—				131				—				131				31,731				31,862
All Other Loans			—				—				—				—				8,043				8,043
Total		$	1,652			$	1,333			$	11,789			$	14,774			$	494,597			$	509,371
Non-accrual loans included in above totals		$	36			$	927			$	11,789			$	12,752			$	3,440			$	16,192

 

(1)	There were no loans outstanding that were past due ninety days or more that were still accruing at December 31, 2012.

 

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The following tables present impaired loans as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and 2011. The recorded investment balance includes the loan balance and accrued interest. The deferred fees that have yet to be recognized are not material for both periods.

Impaired Loans

As of March 31, 2013 (unaudited)

 

		Recorded Investment				Unpaid Principal Balance				Related Allowance				Average Recorded Investment				Interest Income Recognized
		(Dollars in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
Real Estate Construction and Land Development		$	4,341			$	7,805			$	—			$	3,488			$	22
Real Estate Secured by Farmland			620				620				—				620				11
Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties			2,091				2,423				—				2,085				20
Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			8,262				8,719				—				9,120				47
Consumer Installment			—				—				—				—				—
Credit Cards and Related Plans			—				—				—				—				—
Commercial and Industrial			1,094				1,090				—				981				12
Loans to Finance Agricultural Production			113				113				—				113				—
All Other Loans			—				—				—				—				—
Total impaired loans with no related allowance recorded		$	16,521			$	20,770			$	—			$	16,407			$	112
With an allowance recorded:
Real Estate Construction and Land Development		$	1,976			$	2,067			$	338			$	3,531				22
Real Estate Secured by Farmland			—				—				—				—				—
Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties			4,811				4,804				444				4,813				47
Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			5,893				6,288				346				5,872				30
Consumer Installment			—				—				—				—				—
Credit Cards and Related Plans			—				—				—				—				—
Commercial and Industrial			342				341				49				354				4
Loans to Finance Agricultural Production			—				—				—				—				—
All Other Loans			—				—				—				—				—
Total impaired loans with related allowance recorded		$	13,022			$	13,500			$	1,177			$	14,570			$	103
Total
Construction and Land Development		$	6,317			$	9,872			$	338			$	7,019			$	44
Residential			6,902				7,227				444				6,898				67
Commercial			16,324				17,171				395				17,060				104
Consumer			—				—				—				—				—
Total impaired loans		$	29,543			$	34,270			$	1,177			$	30,977			$	215

 

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Impaired Loans

As of December 31, 2012

 

		Recorded Investment				Unpaid Principal Balance				Related Allowance				Average Recorded Investment				Interest Income Recognized
		(Dollars in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
Real Estate Construction and Land Development		$	5,363			$	8,299			$	—			$	5,209			$	101
Real Estate Secured by Farmland			648				620				—				252				11
Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties			1,520				1,723				—				1,881				64
Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			10,719				11,387				—				9,276				200
Consumer Installment			—				—				—				—				—
Credit Cards and Related Plans			—				—				—				—				—
Commercial and Industrial			200				200				—				248				12
Loans to Finance Agricultural Production			—				—				—				146				9
All Other Loans			—				—				—				—				—
Total impaired loans with no related allowance recorded		$	18,450			$	22,229			$	—			$	17,012			$	397
With an allowance recorded:
Real Estate Construction and Land Development		$	2,088			$	2,534			$	301			$	3,306				64
Real Estate Secured by Farmland			—				—				—				—				—
Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties			5,507				5,495				565				5,368				183
Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			4,884				5,247				326				6,453				139
Consumer Installment			—				—				—				—				—
Credit Cards and Related Plans			—				—				—				—				—
Commercial and Industrial			—				—				—				71				4
Loans to Finance Agricultural Production			131				131				13				22				1
All Other Loans			—				—				—				—				—
Total impaired loans with related allowance recorded		$	12,610			$	13,407			$	1,205			$	15,220			$	391
Total
Construction and Land Development		$	7,451			$	10,833			$	301			$	8,505			$	165
Residential			7,027				7,218				565				7,249				247
Commercial			16,582				17,585				339				16,478				376
Consumer			—				—				—				—				—
Total impaired loans		$	31,060			$	35,636			$	1,205			$	32,232			$	788

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

Impaired Loans

As of December 31, 2011

 

		Recorded Investment				Unpaid Principal Balance				Related Allowance				Average Recorded Investment				Interest Income Recognized
		(Dollars in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:
Real Estate Construction and Land Development		$	6,280			$	11,137			$	—			$	7,940			$	143
Real Estate Secured by Farmland			—				—				—				—				—
Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties			2,135				2,611				—				3,575				77
Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			7,075				7,484				—				3,209				98
Consumer Installment			—				—				—				—				—
Credit Cards and Related Plans			—				—				—				—				—
Commercial and Industrial			379				500				—				364				14
Loans to Finance Agricultural Production			1,109				1,110				—				93				6
All Other Loans			—				—				—				—				—
Total impaired loans with no related allowance recorded		$	16,978			$	22,842			$	—			$	15,181			$	338
With an allowance recorded:
Real Estate Construction and Land Development		$	3,806			$	3,794			$	637			$	6,410			$	116
Real Estate Secured by Farmland			—				—				—				—				—
Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties			3,391				3,382				480				4,099				89
Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			6,976				6,957				1,181				4,550				139
Consumer Installment			—				—				—				—				—
Credit Cards and Related Plans			—				—				—				150				5
Commercial and Industrial			186				186				165				625				24
Loans to Finance Agricultural Production			—				—				—				—				—
All Other Loans			—				—				—				—				—
Total impaired loans with related allowance recorded		$	14,359			$	14,319			$	2,463			$	15,834			$	373
Total
Construction and Land Development		$	10,086			$	14,931			$	637			$	14,350			$	259
Residential			5,526				5,993				480				7,674				166
Commercial			15,725				16,237				1,346				8,841				281
Consumer			—				—				—				150				5
Total impaired loans		$	31,337			$	37,161			$	2,463			$	31,015			$	711

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

The following table presents nonaccrual loans as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 by loan category:

Nonaccrual Loans

 

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
		(unaudited)
		(Dollars in thousands)
Real Estate Construction and Land Development		$	2,923			$	4,292
Real Estate Secured by Farmland			620				—
Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties			1,387				1,077
Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			8,127				10,276
Consumer Installment			35				47
Credit Cards and Related Plans			—				—
Commercial and Industrial			408				369
Loans to Finance Agricultural Production			113				131
All Other Loans			—				—
Total		$	13,613			$	16,192

Interest income not recognized due to loans being on nonaccrual status during the years ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012 was approximately $186 thousand and $876 thousand, respectively.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Loans which management identifies as impaired generally will be nonperforming loans or restructured loans (also known as “troubled debt restructurings” or “TDRs”). TDRs are treated as impaired loans in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan loss.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited) one commercial and industrial loan was modified by having the payment extended. The pre and post modification recorded investment of the loan was $16 thousand.

For the year ended December 31, 2012 the following table presents a breakdown of the types of concessions made by loan class. The recorded investment balances presented are balances at the time of concessions.

 

		December 31, 2012
		Number of Loans				Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment				Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
		(Dollars in thousands)
Below market interest rate:
Real Estate Construction and Land Development			1			$	533			$	533
Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties			1				1,943				1,943
Total below market interest rate			2			$	2,476			$	2,476
Extended payment terms:
Real Estate Construction and Land Development			4			$	819			$	819
Consumer Installment			1				39				39
Total Extended Payment Terms			5			$	858			$	858
Total			7			$	3,334			$	3,334

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

For the year ended December 31, 2011 the following table presents a breakdown of the types of concessions made by loan class. The recorded investment balances presented are balances at the time of concessions.

 

		December 31, 2011
		Number of Loans				Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment				Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
		(Dollars in thousands)
Below market interest rate:
Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties			1			$	219			$	219
Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			4				3,424				3,424
Credit Cards and Related Plans			1				33				33
Total below market interest rate			6			$	3,676			$	3,676
Extended payment terms:
Real Estate Construction and Land Development			2			$	258			$	258
Real Estate Secured by Residential Properties			3				1,549				1,549
Real Estate Secured by Nonfarm Nonresidential			3				918				918
Commercial and Industrial			2				227				227
Total Extended Payment Terms			10			$	2,952			$	2,952
Forgiveness of principal:
Real Estate Construction and Land Development			10			$	925			$	860
Total forgiveness of principal			10			$	925			$	860
Total			26			$	7,553			$	7,488

The following table presents the successes and failures of the types of modifications for the twelve months ended March 31, 2013. The recorded investment balances presented are as of March 31, 2013 (unaudited).

 

		Paid in Full								Paying as Restructured								Converted to Non-accrual								Foreclosure/Default
		Number of Loans				Recorded Investment				Number of Loans				Recorded Investment				Number of Loans				Recorded Investment				Number of Loans				Recorded Investment
		(Dollars in thousands)
Below market interest rate			—			$	—				1			$	425				—			$	—				—			$	—
Extended payment terms			—				—				6				864				—				—				—				—
Total			—			$	—				7			$	1,289				—			$	—			$	—			$	—

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

There were no loans that were restructured during the twelve months ending on March 31, 2013 (unaudited) in which there has been payment default subsequent to the restructuring.

The following table presents the successes and failures of the types of modifications for the year ended December 31, 2012. The recorded investment balances presented are as of December 31, 2012.

 

		Paid in Full								Paying as Restructured								Converted to Non-accrual								Foreclosure/Default
		Number of Loans				Recorded Investment				Number of Loans				Recorded Investment				Number of Loans				Recorded Investment				Number of Loans				Recorded Investment
		(Dollars in thousands)
Below market interest rate			—			$	—				2			$	2,359				—			$	—				—			$	—
Extended payment terms			—				—				5				855				—				—				—				—
Total			—			$	—				7			$	3,214				—			$	—			$	—			$	—

There were no loans that were restructured during the twelve months ending on December 31, 2012 in which there has been payment default subsequent to the restructuring.

The following table presents the successes and failures of the types of modifications for the year ended December 31, 2011. The recorded investment balances presented are as of December 31, 2011.

 

		Paid in Full								Paying as Restructured								Converted to Non-accrual								Foreclosure/Default
		Number of Loans				Recorded Investment				Number of Loans				Recorded Investment				Number of Loans				Recorded Investment				Number of Loans				Recorded Investment
		(Dollars in thousands)
Below market interest rate			—			$	—				6			$	3,679				—			$	—				—			$	—
Extended payment terms			1				—				8				2,750				1				161				—				—
Forgiveness of principal			10				—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Total			11			$	—				14			$	6,429				1			$	161			$	—			$	—

There was one loan with a recorded investment of $545 thousand that is included in the table above that was placed on non-accrual in a prior period for the twelve months ending December 31, 2011. While the loan was not ninety days past due, it was moved into nonaccrual status due to payment concerns. There were no loans that were restructured during the twelve months ending on December 31, 2011 as a result of payment default.

 

5.	BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

The components of bank premises and equipment at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows:

 

		Cost				Accumulated Depreciation				Undepreciated Cost
		(Dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2013 (unaudited):
Land		$	10,241			$	—			$	10,241
Land improvements			409				239				170
Buildings			19,669				6,826				12,843
Construction in progress			166				—				166
Furniture and equipment			8,541				6,328				2,213
Total		$	39,026			$	13,393			$	25,633

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

		Cost				Accumulated Depreciation				Undepreciated Cost
December 31, 2012:
Land		$	10,241			$	—			$	10,241
Land improvements			395				232				163
Buildings			19,444				6,667				12,777
Construction in progress			75				—				75
Furniture and equipment			8,463				6,150				2,313
Total		$	38,618			$	13,049			$	25,569

Depreciation expense for Bank premises and equipment during the period ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was $0.3 million, $1.5 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

 

6.	INCOME TAXES

The components of income tax expense (benefit) are as follows:

 

		Current				Deferred				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Quarter ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited):
Federal		$	(263	)		$	(441	)		$	(704	)
State			—				(119	)			(119	)
		$	(263	)		$	(560	)		$	(823	)
Year ended December 31, 2012:
Federal		$	367			$	712			$	1,079
State			—				320				320
		$	367			$	1,032			$	1,399
Year ended December 31, 2011:
Federal		$	(948	)		$	(397	)		$	(1,345	)
State			—				(199	)			(199	)
		$	(948	)		$	(596	)		$	(1,544	)

Total income tax expense was less than the amount computed by applying the federal income tax rate of 34% to income before income taxes. The reasons for the difference were as follows:

 

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
		(unaudited)
		(Dollars in thousands)
Income taxes at statutory rate		$	(813	)		$	1,493			$	(873	)
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
Effect of non-taxable interest income			(73	)			(461	)			(284	)
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance			—				72				(36	)
Bank owned life insurance			(32	)			(129	)			(110	)
State taxes, net of federal benefit			(79	)			211				(131	)
CAHEC tax credits			(36	)			(145	)			(145	)
Other, net			210				358				35
Applicable income taxes		$	(823	)		$	1,399			$	(1,544	)

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are presented below:

 

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
		(unaudited)
		(Dollars in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses		$	3,861			$	3,960
Capital loss carry forward			79				79
Postretirement benefits			288				284
Unrealized losses on AFS securities			14				—
Unfunded postretirement benefits			68				68
Net operating loss carryforward			1,778				—
Carry forward of tax credits			1,014				756
Other			295				1,686
Total gross deferred tax assets		$	7,397			$	6,833
Valuation allowance			(79	)			(79	)
Total net deferred tax assets			7,318				6,754
Deferred tax liabilities:
Bank premises and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation			156				179
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale			—				669
Other			62				49
Total gross deferred tax liabilities			218				897
Net deferred tax asset		$	7,100			$	5,857

The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was $79 thousand at March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012. The valuation allowance required was for certain capital losses related to investments in equity securities. These losses are capital in character and the Company may not have current capital gain capacity to offset these losses. In order for these capital losses to be realized, the Company would need capital gains to offset them.

The Company does not have plans in place to generate any capital gains in the future. Accordingly, it is more likely than not that these capital losses will fail to be realized and a valuation allowance is required on this portion of the deferred tax asset.

Based on the Company’s historical and current earnings, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of the deferred tax assets which are not provided for under the valuation allowance.

The Company and its subsidiary file a consolidated income tax return with the federal government separate income tax returns with the state of North Carolina. With few exceptions, the Company and its subsidiary are no longer subject to federal or state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2009. The Company has a net operating loss carry forward totaling approximately $4.4 million and a net economic loss carry forward for North Carolina tax purposes as of March 31, 2013 (unaudited) totaling approximately $6.1 million which will expire, if unused, in 2032.

The Company has analyzed the tax positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax returns and concluded it has no liability related to uncertain tax positions.

 

7.	BORROWED FUNDS

Borrowed funds and the corresponding weighted average rates (WAR) at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are summarized as follows:

 

		March 31, 2013				WAR				December 31, 2012				WAR
		(unaudited)
		(Dollars in thousands)
Sweep accounts		$	4,284				0.85	%		$	5,442				0.85	%
Advances from FHLB			30,000				0.34				37,500				0.95
Total short-term borrowings			34,284				0.41				42,942				0.94

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

		March 31, 2013				WAR				December 31, 2012				WAR
		(unaudited)
Advances from FHLB			16,000				1.77				16,000				1.77
Total long-term obligations			16,000				1.77				16,000				1.77
Total borrowed funds		$	50,284				0.84	%		$	58,942				1.16	%

The average amount of short-term borrowings and the weighted average rates for March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2012 were $41.0 million and 0.82% and $39.2 million and 0.99%, respectively.

The following table details the maturities and rates of our borrowings from the FHLB, as of March 31, 2013 (unaudited).

 

Borrow Date

Type

Principal

Term

Rate

Maturity

(Dollars in thousands)

August 17, 2010

Fixed rate

3,000

4 years

1.49

August 18, 2014

August 17, 2010

Fixed rate

4,500

5 years

1.85

August 17, 2015

August 17, 2010

Fixed rate

2,500

6 years

2.21

August 17, 2016

August 20, 2010

Fixed rate

2,000

3 years

1.09

August 20, 2013

August 20, 2010

Fixed rate

3,000

4 years

1.48

August 20, 2014

August 20, 2010

Fixed rate

3,000

5 years

1.83

August 20, 2015

June 29, 2012

Fixed rate

7,000

1 year

0.38

June 28, 2013

March 8, 2013

Fixed rate

21,000

1 month

0.26

April 8, 2013

Pursuant to a collateral agreement with the FHLB, advances are collateralized by all the Company’s FHLB stock and qualifying first mortgage loans. The eligible residential 1-4 family first mortgage loans as of March 31, 2013, were $25.3 million. This agreement with the FHLB provides for a line of credit up to 20% of the Bank’s assets. In addition, the Bank had investment securities with a market value of $72.5 million and a book value of $72.2 million held as collateral by the FHLB on advances as of March 31, 2013 (unaudited). The maximum month end balances were $53.5 million, $59.5 million and $46.0 million during the period ending March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company has established various credit facilities to provide additional liquidity if and as needed. These include unsecured lines of credit with correspondent banks totaling $36.0 million.

The Company enters into agreements with customers to transfer excess funds in demand accounts into repurchase agreements. Under the repurchase agreement, the Company sells the customer an interest in government-sponsored enterprise securities. The customer’s interest in the underlying security shall be repurchased by the Company at the opening of the next banking day. The rate paid fluctuates with the weekly average federal funds rate minus 125 basis points and has a floor of 50 basis points. Securities with a fair value of $12.6 million secured customer sweep accounts as of March 31, 2013 (unaudited).

 

8.	RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Company had a defined contribution 401(k) plan that covered all eligible employees. The Company matched employee contributions up to certain amounts as defined in the plan. Total expense related to this plan was $130 thousand, $520 thousand and $504 thousand in 2013 (unaudited), 2012 and 2011, respectively. The plan was terminated on March 30, 2013.

In 2002, the Company adopted a supplemental executive retirement plan to provide benefits for members of management and directors. The liability was calculated by discounting the anticipated future cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 at 4.0% and 5.0%, respectively. The liability accrued for this obligation was $3.1 million and $2.4 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Charges to income are based on changes in the cash value of insurance, which funds the liability. The related expense for the years ended December 31, 2012 and, 2011 was $799 thousand and $163 thousand, respectively. The full balance of the liability was paid out in March 2013 based on the present value of the future benefit payments calculated using a discount rate of 4%. The related expense for the period ended March 31, 2013 was $616 thousand.

The Company recognizes a liability for the future death benefit provided to certain employees in relation to the postretirement benefit related to split-dollar life insurance arrangements. During 2013 (unaudited) the Company expensed $4 thousand associated with the postretirement benefit related to split-dollar life insurance arrangements. During 2012 the Company expensed $108 thousand and in 2011 the Company did not have any expense related to split-dollar life insurance arrangements. The liability amounted to $672 thousand at March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and $669 thousand at December 31, 2012. The calculation of the liability is based on the present value of the post-retirement cost of insurance.

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

The Company also has a postretirement benefit plan whereby the Company pays postretirement health care benefits for certain of its retirees that have met minimum age and service requirements. The following tables provide information relating to the Company’s postretirement health care benefit plan using a measurement date of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

		2013				2012
		(unaudited)
		(Dollars in thousands)
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Net benefit obligation, January 1		$	912			$	875
Service cost			1				8
Interest cost			9				35
Actuarial (gain) loss			4				36
Benefit paid			(8	)			(42	)
Net benefit obligation, March 31 and December 31, respectively		$	918			$	912
Fair value of plan assets		$	—			$	—
Funding status, net amount recognized in other liabilities and accumulated postretirement benefit obligation		$	918			$	912

 

		2013				2012
		(unaudited)
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year		$	—			$	—
Employer contribution			8				42
Benefits paid			(8	)			(42	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		$	—			$	—
Recognized on balance sheet
Other assets (deferred tax)		$	68			$	68
Other liabilities			(918	)			(912	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax benefit			108				108
Net amount recognized		$	(742	)		$	(736	)
Recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
Unrecognized net (loss) gain		$	(176	)		$	(176	)
Deferred tax			68				68
Net amount recognized		$	(108	)		$	(108	)

Net periodic postretirement benefit cost for 2013, 2012 and 2011 includes the following components:

 

		2013				2012				2011
		(unaudited)
		(Dollars in thousands)
Service cost		$	1			$	8			$	7
Interest cost			9				35				36
Amortization of prior year service cost			—				—				—
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost		$	10			$	43			$	43

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

The following table presents assumptions relating to the plan at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

		2013				2012
Discount rate in determining benefit obligation			4.0	%			4.0	%
Annual health care cost trend rate			7.0	%			7.0	%
Ultimate medical trend rate			7.0	%			7.0	%
Medical trend rate period (in years)			4				4
Effect of 1% increase in assumed health care cost on:
Service and interest cost			13.5	%			13.5	%
Benefit obligation			12.7	%			12.7	%
Effect of 1% decrease in assumed health care cost on:
Service and interest cost			(11.3	)%			(11.3	)%
Benefit obligation			(10.7	)%			(10.7	)%

Health care cost trend rates are estimated at 7.0% for 2013-2016, 6.0% for years 2017-2021, and 5.0% for subsequent years.

In 2013 (unaudited), the Company expects to recognize $4 thousand of prior service costs, $36 thousand of interest costs and a deferred loss of $17 thousand.

Employer contributions for 2013 are expected to approximate $58 thousand. Benefits are expected to equal employer contributions for the next five years.

 

9.	STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK PLANS

During 2008, the Company adopted the 2008 Omnibus Equity Plan (the Plan) which replaced the expired 1998 Omnibus Stock Ownership and Long-Term Incentive Plan. The Plan provides for the issuance of up to an aggregate of 200,000 shares of common stock of the Company in the form of stock options, restricted stock awards and performance share awards. On June 7, 2012, the stockholders of the Company approved amendments to the Company’s 2008 Omnibus Equity Plan that would increase by 190,100 the number of shares reserved under the Plan, permit nonemployee directors of the Company to participate in the Plan and increase the types of awards available for approval under the Plan. These types of awards may include restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights or similar forms of equity compensation that are valued by reference to the Company’s common stock.

Compensation cost charged to income for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $271 thousand, $344 thousand and $21 thousand, respectively, related to stock based compensation. No income tax benefit was recognized for stock based compensation, as the Company does not have any outstanding nonqualified stock options.

Stock Options

Stock options may be issued as incentive stock options or as nonqualified stock options. The term of the option will be established at the time it is granted but shall not exceed ten years. Vesting will also be established at the time the option is granted. The exercise price may not be less than the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date the option is granted. It is the Company’s policy to issue new shares of stock to satisfy option exercises.

Restricted Stock Awards

Restricted stock awards are subject to restrictions and the risk of forfeiture if conditions stated in the award agreement are not satisfied at the end of a restriction period. During the restriction period, restricted stock covered by the award will be held by the Company. If the conditions stated in the award agreement are satisfied at the end of the restriction period, the restricted stock will become unrestricted and the certificate evidencing the stock will be delivered to the employee.

There were no shares of restricted stock awarded in 2013 (unaudited). There were 55 thousand shares of restricted stock awarded during 2012 and all of these shares vested on March 31, 2013 due accelerated vesting related to anticipated change in control of the Company. There were 55 thousand shares of non-vested restricted stock outstanding on December 31, 2012. No restricted stock shares contractually vested during 2012 or 2011. The weighted average grant date fair value of the 55 thousand shares awarded in 2012 was $11.50. The aggregate intrinsic value of the shares was $802 thousand.

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

Performance Shares

Performance shares may be issued based on specific performance criteria such as net income, earnings per share, asset growth, etc. Performance criteria may be different for each issuance and shares will only be issued after the performance criteria have been met. As of March 31, 2013, no performance shares had been issued under the Plan.

A summary of the status of stock options as of March 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and changes during the years then ended, is presented below:

 

		2013								2012								2011
		Number				Weighted Average Option Price				Number				Weighted Average Option Price				Number				Weighted Average Option Price
		(unaudited)
Options outstanding, beginning of year			3,500			$	26.81				28,513			$	27.94				28,513			$	27.94
Granted			—				—				—				—				—				—
Forfeited			—				—				25,013				28.10				—				—
Exercised			—				—				—				—				—				—
Expired			—				—				—				—				—				—
Options outstanding, end of period			3,500			$	26.81				3,500			$	26.81				28,513			$	27.94

The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding at March 31, 2013 (unaudited):

 

		Options Outstanding								Options Exercisable
Exercise Price		Number Outstanding March 31, 2013				Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)				Number Outstanding March 31, 2013				Weighted- Average Exercise Price				Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
$24.50			2,500				5.2				2,500			$	24.50				5.2
$32.60			1,000				3.9				1,000				32.60				3.9
			3,500				4.8				3,500			$	27.54				4.8

No intrinsic value existed for options outstanding or options exercisable at March 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012. No options were exercised in 2013 or 2012.

The weighted average fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. No options were granted in 2013, 2012 or 2011.

The total fair value of shares that contractually vested during 2013 and 2012 was $5 thousand and $14 thousand, respectively.

At March 31, 2013 (unaudited) there is no remaining unrecognized compensation cost.

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

10.

DEPOSITS

At March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012, certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more amounted to approximately $100.3 million and $94.3 million, respectively.

Time deposit accounts as of March 31, 2013 (unaudited), mature in the following years and amounts: 2013—$108.6 million; 2014—$45.3 million; 2015—$49.1 million; 2016—$33.2 million and 2017—$7.1 million.

For the 2013 (unaudited), 2012 and 2011, interest expense on certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more amounted to approximately $0.3 million, $1.4 million and $1.7 million, respectively.

 

11.

LEASES

The Company has noncancellable operating leases for three branch locations. These leases generally contain renewal options for periods ranging from three to twenty years and require the Company to pay all executory costs such as maintenance and insurance. Rental expense for operating leases during 2013 (unaudited), 2012 and 2011 was $155 thousand, $549 thousand and $539 thousand, respectively.

Future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases as of March 31, 2013 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Period ending December 31,
2013		$	407
2014			345
2015			237
2016			177
2017			119
Thereafter			—
Total minimum lease payments		$	1,285

 

12.	RESERVE REQUIREMENTS

An aggregate net reserve balance was not required to be maintained under the requirements of the Federal Reserve at March 31, 2013 (unaudited).

 

13.	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company has various financial instruments (outstanding commitments) with off-balance sheet risk that are issued in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments included commitments to extend credit of $134.9 million and standby letters of credit of $1.5 million at March 31, 2013 (unaudited).

The Company’s exposure to credit loss for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is the contractual amount of those financial instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies for making commitments and issuing standby letters of credit as it does for on-balance sheet financial instruments. Each customer’s creditworthiness is evaluated on an individual case-by-case basis. The amount and type of collateral, if deemed necessary by management, is based upon this evaluation of creditworthiness. Collateral obtained varies, but may include marketable securities, deposits, property, plant and equipment, investment assets, real estate, inventories and accounts receivable. Management does not anticipate any significant losses as a result of these financial instruments and anticipates funding them from normal operations.

The Company is not involved in any legal proceedings which, in management’s opinion, could have a material effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company.

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

14.	FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair Value Hierarchy

The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

 

Level 1		Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
Level 2		Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
Level 3		Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

Fair value estimates are made by management at a specific point in time, based on relevant information about the financial instrument and the market. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument nor are potential taxes and other expenses that would be incurred in an actual sale considered. Fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions and/or the methodology used could significantly affect the estimates disclosed. Similarly, the fair values disclosed could vary significantly from amounts realized in actual transactions.

The following presents the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments as of March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012. For short-term financial assets such as cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable and loans held for sale the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization. For financial liabilities such as noninterest-bearing demand, interest-bearing demand, savings deposits, short-term borrowing and accrued interest payable the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to these products having no stated maturity.

The fair value of investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value utilizing Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 inputs and is described in more detail below.

The fair value of net loans is based on estimated 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. This does not include consideration of liquidity that market participants would use to value such loans. The estimated fair values of time deposits and long-term obligations are based on estimated cash flows discounted at market interest rates.

The fair value of off-balance sheet financial instruments is considered immaterial. These off-balance sheet financial instruments are commitments to extend credit and are either short-term in nature or subject to immediate repricing.

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

The following tables present the carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

		March 31, 2013 (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)		Carrying Amount				Fair Value				Fair Value Measurements Using
										Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	24,071			$	24,071			$	24,071			$	—			$	—
Investment securities			289,058				289,058				88,581				198,453				2,024
FHLB stock			3,150				3,150				—				3,150				—
Accrued interest receivable			3,550				3,550				—				—				3,550
Net loans			483,474				479,026				—				—				479,026
Loans held for sale			3,857				3,857				—				3,857				—
Liabilities
Demand, noninterest bearing deposits		$	136,008			$	136,008			$	—			$	136,008			$	—
Demand, interest-bearing deposits			298,764				298,764				—				298,764				—
Savings deposits			53,979				53,979				—				53,979				—
Time deposits			243,267				247,758				—				247,758				—
Accrued interest payable			337				337				—				337				—
Short-term borrowing			34,284				34,284				—				34,284				—
Long-term borrowing			16,000				16,476				—				16,476				—
		December 31, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)		Carrying Amount				Fair Value				Fair Value Measurements Using
										Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	36,081			$	36,081			$	36,081			$	—			$	—
Investment securities			294,771				294,771				176,701				116,057				2,013
FHLB stock			3,790				3,790				—				3,790				—
Accrued interest receivable			4,342				4,342				—				—				4,342
Net loans			499,099				495,206				—				—				495,206
Loans held for sale			3,917				3,917				—				3,917				—
Liabilities
Demand, noninterest bearing deposits		$	142,293			$	142,293			$	—			$	142,293			$	—
Demand, interest-bearing deposits			303,104				303,104				—				303,104				—
Savings deposits			56,026				56,026				—				56,026				—
Time deposits			250,243				255,210				—				255,210				—
Accrued interest payable			408				408				—				408				—
Short-term borrowing			42,942				42,942				—				42,942				—
Long-term borrowing			16,000				16,581				—				16,581				—

The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as loans held for sale, loans held for investment and certain other assets. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

There were no changes to the techniques used to measure fair value during the period.

Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets recorded at fair value.

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

Investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.

Mortgage Banking Activity

The Company enters into interest rate lock commitments and commitments to sell mortgages. At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the amount of fair value associated with these interest rate lock commitments was $97 thousand and $89 thousand, respectively, which is included in other assets. Fair value associated with the interest rate lock commitments are classified as Level 3 measurements due to the use of significant management judgment and estimation. Forward loan sale commitments have been deemed insignificant for both periods.

Loans

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment using one of several methods, including collateral value, market price and discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. At December 31, 2012, the majority of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral. Impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3. The fair values of impaired loans are generally based on judgment and therefore are considered to be Level 3 assets.

Real Estate and Repossessions Acquired in Settlement of Loans

Foreclosed assets are adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to other real estate owned. Real estate acquired in settlement of loans is recorded initially at estimated fair value of the property less estimated selling costs at the date of foreclosure. The initial recorded value may be subsequently reduced by additional allowances, which are charged to earnings if the estimated fair value of the property less estimated selling costs declines below the initial recorded value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 3. The fair values of foreclosed assets are generally based on judgment and therefore are considered to be Level 3 assets.

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

Assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis

 

March 31, 2013 (unaudited)		Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
		(Dollars in thousands)
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
Government-sponsored enterprises and FFCB bonds		$	52,850			$	—			$	52,850			$	—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions			18,340				—				18,340				—
Mortgage-backed securities			82,614				5,073				77,541				—
SBA-backed securities			83,508				83,508				—				—
Corporate bonds			51,746				—				49,722				2,024
Total Securities			289,058				88,581				198,453				2,024
Interest rate lock commitments			97				—				—				97
Total assets at fair value		$	289,155			$	88,581			$	198,453			$	2,121
December 31, 2012		Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
		(Dollars in thousands)
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale
Government-sponsored enterprises and FFCB bonds		$	55,240			$	15,988			$	39,252			$	—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions			18,474				—				18,474				—
Mortgage-backed securities			73,660				33,205				40,455				—
SBA-backed securities			106,346				106,346				—				—
Corporate bonds			41,051				21,162				17,876				2,013
Total Securities			294,771				176,701				116,057				2,013
Interest rate lock commitments			89				—				—				89
Total assets at fair value		$	294,860			$	176,701			$	116,057			$	2,102

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

Assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

 

March 31, 2013 (unaudited)		Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
		(Dollars in thousands)
Impaired Loans
Real estate—construction and land development		$	3,833			$	—			$	—			$	3,833
Real estate—secured by residential properties			5,148				—				—				5,148
Real estate—secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties			7,167				—				—				7,167
Commercial and industrial			292				—				—				292
Total impaired loans			16,440				—				—				16,440
Real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans
Total real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans			7,090				—				—				7,090
Total assets at fair value		$	23,530			$	—			$	—			$	23,530
December 31, 2012		Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
		(Dollars in thousands)
Impaired Loans
Real estate—construction and land development		$	4,917			$	—			$	—			$	4,917
Real estate—secured by residential properties			5,334				—				—				5,334
Real estate—secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties			7,204				—				—				7,204
Commercial and industrial			118				—				—				118
Total impaired loans			17,573				—				—				17,573
Real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans
Real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans			6,413				—				—				6,413
Total assets at fair value		$	23,986			$	—			$	—			$	23,986

At March 31, 2013 (unaudited), impaired loans totaled $29.5 million. Included in this total were $13.0 million in loans adjusted to fair value through specific reserves of $1.2 million and $8.9 million in loans adjusted to fair value through partial charge-offs of $4.3 million, resulting in a fair value of $16.4 million. At December 31, 2012, impaired loans totaled $31.0 million. Included in this total were $12.6 million in loans adjusted to fair value through specific reserves of $1.2 million and $10.8 million in loans adjusted to fair value through partial charge-offs of $4.6 million, resulting in a fair value of $17.6 million.

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

As of March 31, 2013 (unaudited) there were $62.1 million of Level 2 investment securities available for sale that were reported as Level 1 as of December 31, 2012. There were $8.9 million in Government-sponsored enterprises and FFCB bonds, $32.0 million in Mortgage-backed securities and $21.2 million in Corporate bonds that were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 during 2013 because the December 31, 2012 pricing was based on the Company’s actual trades for the securities at initial purchase while the March 31, 2013 pricing was through a pricing system.

As of December 31, 2012 there were $6.8 million of Level 2 investment securities available for sale that were reported as Level 1 as of December 31, 2011. These obligations of states and political subdivisions were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 during 2012 because the December 31, 2011 pricing was based on the Company’s actual trades for the securities at initial purchase while the December 31, 2012 pricing was through a pricing system.

During 2013 (unaudited) and 2012 there were no investment securities transferred in or out of Level 3. The tables below present a reconciliation for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during 2013 and 2012.

 

		Corporate Bonds				Interest Rate Lock Commitments				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2012		$	2,013			$	89			$	2,102
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings			—				8				8
Included in other comprehensive income			11				—				11
Purchases, issuances, and settlements			—				—				—
Transfers in to/out of Level 3			—				—				—
Balance, March 31, 2013 (unaudited)		$	2,024			$	97			$	2,121
		Corporate Bonds				Interest Rate Lock Commitments				Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2011		$	1,642			$	76			$	1,718
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings			—				13				13
Included in other comprehensive income			371				—				371
Purchases, issuances, and settlements			—				—				—
Transfers in to/out of Level 3			—				—				—
Balance, December 31, 2012		$	2,013			$	89			$	2,102

For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2013 (unaudited), the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

 

Level 3 Assets with Significant Unobservable Inputs

Fair Value At 3/31/2013

Valuation Technique

Significant Unobservable Inputs

Significant Unobservable Input Value, Range (WAR)

Corporate Bonds

$

1,024

Fundamental Analysis Pricing Model

Spread

+507 US Treasuries

Yield

5.20

%

Corporate Bonds

1,000

Fundamental Analysis Pricing Model

Spread

+400 LIBOR Index

Yield

4.28

%

Interest Rate Lock Commitments

97

Pricing Model

Weighted average Closing Ratio

90%

Impaired Loans

16,440

Discounted appraisals(1)

Appraisal  adjustments(2)

8% to 55% (13%)

Real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans

7,090

Discounted appraisals(1)

Appraisal  adjustments(2)

8% to 86% (42%)

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

(1)	Fair value is generally based on appraisals of the underlying collateral but is also based on discounted cash flows for some loans.

(2)	Appraisals may be adjusted by management for customized discounting criteria, estimated sales costs, and proprietary qualitative adjustments.

For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2012, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

 

Level 3 Assets with Significant Unobservable Inputs

Fair Value At 12/31/2012

Valuation Technique

Significant Unobservable Inputs

Significant Unobservable Input Value

Corporate Bonds

$

1,026

Fundamental Analysis Pricing Model

Spread

+200 BBB Bank Paper

Yield

6.00

%

Corporate Bonds

987

Fundamental Analysis Pricing Model

Spread

+425 LIBOR Index

Yield

4.56

%

Interest Rate Lock Commitments

89

Pricing Model

Weighted average Closing Ratio

90%

Impaired Loans

17,573

Discounted appraisals(1)

Appraisal  adjustments(2)

8% to 93%

Real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans

6,413

Discounted appraisals(1)

Appraisal  adjustments(2)

8% to 87%

 

(1)	Fair value is generally based on appraisals of the underlying collateral but is also based on discounted cash flows for some loans.

(2)	Appraisals may be adjusted by management for customized discounting criteria, estimated sales costs, and proprietary qualitative adjustments.

 

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MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s Corporate Bonds are the yield expected to be earned on the bonds and the spread. The yield is applied to a discounted cash flow in order to arrive at a price and corresponding market value. A discount margin represents a spread over the floating rate index. Spread represents an additional yield that is applied over a comparable security or curve (such as the treasury curve). Yield of the comparable or curve plus the “spread” in basis points is equal to the yield or discount rate applied in a discounted cash flow in order to arrive at a price and corresponding market value. The spread is based on various factors such as liquidity, earning history and capital ratios.

The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s interest rate lock commitments (IRLC) is the closing ratio, which represents the percentage of loans currently in a lock position which management estimates will ultimately close. Generally the fair value of an IRLC is positive if the prevailing interest rate is lower than the IRLC rate. The fair value would be negative if the prevailing rate was higher. When a higher percentage of loans are estimated to close, the increase in the closing ratio will result in a positive effect to fair value. The closing ratio is dependent upon the loan processing stage that a loan is currently in and the change in prevailing interest rates from the time of the rate lock.

Impaired loans and real estate and repossessions acquired in settlement of loans classified as Level 3 are based on management’s judgment and estimation.

 

15.	REGULATORY MATTERS

The Company (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s and the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of March 31, 2013 (unaudited), that the Bank and the Company meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

Based on the most recent notification from the FDIC, the Bank is well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well-capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table below. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.

The Bank’s actual capital amounts, in thousands, and ratios are presented in the following table:

 

		Actual								For Capital Adequacy Purposes				To be  Well Capitalized Under  Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
		Amount				Ratio				Ratio				Ratio
As of March 31, 2013 (unaudited):
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)		$	83,735				13.48	%		³	8.00	%		³	10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)			75,943				12.23			³	4.00			³	6.00
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)			75,943				8.57			³	4.00			³	5.00
As of December 31, 2012:
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)		$	85,691				13.60	%		³	8.00	%		³	10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)			77,850				12.35			³	4.00			³	6.00
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)			77,850				8.58			³	4.00			³	5.00

The following table lists Bancorp’s actual capital amounts, in thousands, and ratios:

 

		Actual								For Capital Adequacy Purposes				To be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective  Action Provisions
		Amount				Ratio				Ratio				Ratio
As of March 31, 2013 (unaudited):
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)		$	83,735				13.48	%		³	8.00	%		³	10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)			75,943				12.23			³	4.00			³	6.00
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)			75,943				8.57			³	3.00			³	5.00
As of December 31, 2012:
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)		$	85,691				13.60	%		³	8.00	%		³	10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)			77,850				12.35			³	4.00			³	6.00
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)			77,850				8.58			³	3.00			³	5.00

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

During April 2011, the Bank’s Board of Directors adopted a resolution at the request of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to the effect that the Bank, through its management, will take various actions designed to address issues related to the Bank’s operations. The Resolution provides that, among other things, the Bank will (1) establish and continue to maintain an adequate reserve for loan losses, and review the adequacy of the reserve with the Board prior to each quarter-end and make appropriate provisions to the reserve; (2) in order to maintain sufficient capital levels, establish and document a prudent policy regarding cash dividends the Bank pays to Bancorp, document an analysis of amounts to be paid by each quarter-end prior to payment, and not pay any cash dividend to Bancorp without seeking the prior approval of the FDIC and N.C. Commissioner of Banks; (3) implement various recommendations regarding risk management policies and practices for the Bank’s funds management and investment functions; (4) provide for the internal audit program to include a review and coverage of activities sufficient to determine compliance with the Bank’s policies, applicable laws and regulations and sound banking principles, and identification of audit personnel who periodically report directly to the Board; (5) correct or eliminate various credit administration weaknesses and establish an effective credit administration function, and ascertain that all necessary supporting documentation is obtained and evaluated before loans are extended; and (6) correct violations of and ensure further compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

The Bank has complied with the necessary actions in all aspects of the board resolution as of March 31, 2013 (unaudited).

Dividends

The Company’s dividend payments are typically made from dividends received from the Bank. The Bank, as a North Carolina banking corporation, may pay dividends only out of undivided profits (retained earnings) as determined pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 53-87. However, regulatory authorities may limit payment of dividends by any bank when it is determined that such a limitation is in the public interest and is necessary to ensure financial soundness of the Bank. As noted above, in accordance with the Board Resolution, the Bank must seek approval from the FDIC and the NC Commissioner of Banks prior to paying dividends to Bancorp.

 

16.	ECB BANCORP, INC. (PARENT COMPANY)

ECB Bancorp, Inc.’s principal asset is its investment in the Bank, and its principal source of income is dividends from the Bank. The Parent Company condensed balance sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and the related condensed statements of income (loss) and cash flows for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and the years ended December 31, 2012, and 2011 are as follows:

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

 

		2013				2012
		(unaudited)
		(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Investment in subsidiary		$	80,852			$	83,465
Total assets		$	80,852			$	83,465
Shareholders’ Equity
Total shareholders’ equity		$	80,852			$	83,465

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

 

		2013				2012				2011
		(unaudited)
		(Dollars in thousands)
Dividends from bank subsidiary		$	224			$	897			$	1,438
Equity in undistributed income (losses) of subsidiary			(1,793	)			2,095				(2,462	)
Net income (loss)		$	(1,569	)		$	2,992			$	(1,024	)

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2013 (unaudited), DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

		2013				2012				2011
		(unaudited)
		(Dollars in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)		$	(1,569	)		$	2,992			$	(1,024	)
Undistributed (income) losses of subsidiary			1,793				(2,095	)			2,462
Stock based compensation			271				344				21
Net cash provided by operating activities			495				1,241				1,459
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payment for investments in subsidiary			(271	)			(344	)			(21	)
Net cash used by investing activities			(271	)			(344	)			(21	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash dividends paid			(224	)			(897	)			(1,438	)
Net cash used in financing activities			(224	)			(897	)			(1,438	)
Net change in cash		$	(—	)		$	(—	)		$	(—	)

 

17.	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Bancorp and the Bank have had, and expect to have in the future, banking transactions in the ordinary course of business with directors, officers and their associates (“Related Parties”) on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with others. Those transactions neither involve more than normal risk of collectability nor present any unfavorable features.

Loans at March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012 include loans to officers and directors and their associates totaling approximately $2.1 million for both periods. During 2013 (unaudited), $0.1 million in loans were disbursed to officers, directors and their associates and principal repayments of $0.1 million were received on such loans.

 

18.	U.S. TREASURY’S TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM (TARP) CAPITAL PURCHASE PROGRAM

On January 16, 2009, we issued Series A Preferred Stock in the amount of $17,949,000 and a warrant to purchase 144,984 shares of our common stock to the U.S. Treasury as a participant in the TARP Capital Purchase Program. The Series A Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital for purposes of regulatory capital requirements and will pay cumulative dividends at a rate of 5% per annum for the first five years and 9% per annum thereafter. Until the U.S. Treasury ceases to own our securities sold under the TARP Capital Purchase Program, the compensation arrangements for our senior executive officers must comply in all respects with the U.S. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result of the merger on April 1, 2013, the Company, Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc ( “Crescent”) and Treasury entered into a letter agreement (the “TARP Letter Agreement”) pursuant to which Crescent agreed to assume the due and punctual performance and observance of the Company’s covenants, agreements, and conditions under that certain Letter Agreement, dated as of January 16, 2009, by and between Treasury and the Company, incorporating the Securities Purchase Agreement – Standard Terms and all ancillary documents thereto. Pursuant to the TARP Letter Agreement, Crescent also agreed to pay all accrued and unpaid dividends related to the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock.

 

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