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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 10-Q
 
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014
 
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from                          to                         
333-185041
333-185043
333-185044
Commission file number

FIRST COMMUNITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Illinois
 
20-4718752
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
2801 Black Road, Joliet, IL
 
60435
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (815) 725-0123

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  x No o 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer o
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company x
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes o No x

There were outstanding 16,548,563 shares of the Registrant’s common stock as of August 8, 2014.







FIRST COMMUNITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

FORM 10-Q

June 30, 2014

INDEX
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements
First Community Financial Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
 
June 30, 2014
December 31, 2013
Assets
 (in thousands, except share data)(June 30, 2014 data is unaudited)
Cash and due from banks
$
15,487

$
10,815

Interest-bearing deposits in banks
38,647

29,292

Securities available for sale
166,705

141,316

Non-marketable equity securities
1,367

967

Mortgage loans held for sale
1,990


Loans held for sale

2,619

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $14,383 in 2014; $15,820 in 2013
650,007

636,311

Premises and equipment, net
19,776

16,380

Foreclosed assets
3,928

4,416

Cash surrender value of life insurance
4,258

4,513

Deferred tax asset, net
16,172

16,781

Accrued interest receivable and other assets
3,791

4,166

Total assets
$
922,128

$
867,576

 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity


Liabilities


Deposits


Non-interest bearing
$
125,233

$
111,955

Interest-bearing
638,399

613,446

Total deposits
763,632

725,401

Other borrowed funds
30,890

25,563

Subordinated debt
19,319

19,305

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
14,021

5,720

Total liabilities
827,862

775,989

 
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11 to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements)




 
 
 
First Community Financial Partners, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
Preferred stock, Series A, non-cumulative convertible, $1.00 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and at December 31, 2013


Preferred stock, Series B, 5% cumulative perpetual, $1.00 par value; 22,000 shares authorized; 5,176 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and at December 31, 2013
5,176

5,176

Preferred stock, Series C, 9% cumulative perpetual, $1.00 par value; 1,100 shares authorized; 1,100 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and at December 31, 2013
1,001

892

Common stock, $1.00 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 16,548,563 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and 16,333,582 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013
16,549

16,334

Additional paid-in capital
81,175

81,241

Accumulated deficit
(10,695
)
(12,381
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
1,060

325

Total shareholders' equity
94,266

91,587

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
922,128

$
867,576

 
 
 
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 

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First Community Financial Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
 
2014
2013
2014
2013
Interest income:
(in thousands, except share data)(unaudited)
Loans, including fees
$
8,086

$
8,099

$
15,751

$
16,487

Securities
737

444

1,413

870

Federal funds sold and other
19

52

37

128

Total interest income
8,842

8,595

17,201

17,485

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
Deposits
1,133

1,241

2,269

2,611

Federal funds purchased and other borrowed funds
17

20

34

40

Subordinated debt
432

314

863

443

Total interest expense
1,582

1,575

3,166

3,094

Net interest income
7,260

7,020

14,035

14,391

Provision for loan losses
667

1,468

2,667

2,700

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
6,593

5,552

11,368

11,691

Non-interest income:
 
 
 
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
152

95

283

177

Gain on sale of loans
28


32

265

Gain on sale of securities
38


38


Gain on foreclosed assets, net


19


Mortgage fee income
83

107

140

214

Other
544

(33
)
953

50

 
845

169

1,465

706

Non-interest expenses:
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
2,785

2,701

5,640

5,188

Occupancy and equipment expense
577

520

1,102

1,091

Data processing
249

221

478

527

Professional fees
372

350

697

704

Advertising and business development
213

128

341

281

Losses on sale and writedowns of foreclosed assets, net
369

196

369

196

Foreclosed assets, net of rental income
55

62

135

141

Other expense
791

740

1,309

1,984

 
5,411

4,918

10,071

10,112

Income before income taxes and non-controlling interest
2,027

803

2,762

2,285

Income taxes
557


788

34

Income before non-controlling interest
1,470

803

1,974

2,251

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest



54

Net income applicable to First Community Financial Partners, Inc.
1,470

803

1,974

2,197

Dividends and accretion on preferred shares
(144
)
(236
)
(288
)
(551
)
Gain on redemption of preferred shares



2,945

Net income applicable to common shareholders
$
1,326

$
567

$
1,686

$
4,591

 
 
 
 
 
Common share data
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.08

$
0.04

$
0.10

$
0.31

Diluted earnings per common share
0.08

0.03

0.10

0.31

 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share
16,548,399

16,155,938

16,474,053

14,586,664

Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted earnings per common share
16,740,390

16,299,591

16,692,163

14,707,890

 
 
 
 
 
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 

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First Community Financial Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
 
2014
2013
2014
2013
 
(in thousands)(unaudited)
Net income
$
1,470

$
803

$
1,974

$
2,197

 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investment securities
460

(1,146
)
1,203

(1,154
)
Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income
(38
)

(38
)

Tax effect of realized and unrealized gains and losses on investment securities
(141
)
447

(430
)
447

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
281

(699
)
735

(707
)
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
1,751

$
104

$
2,709

$
1,490

 
 
 
 
 
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
 


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First Community Financial Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Series A Preferred Stock
Series B Preferred Stock
Series C Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Treasury Stock
Non-controlling Interest
 Total
 
 
 
 
 (in thousands, except share data) (unaudited)
 
Balance, December 31, 2012
$

$
22,000

$
672

$
12,175

$
70,113

$
(33,019
)
$
1,198

$

$
14,792

$
87,931

 
Net income





2,197



54

2,251

 
Repurchase of preferred shares

(9,500
)



2,945




(6,555
)
 
Repurchase of common shares







(60
)

(60
)
 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax






(707
)


(707
)
 
Issuance of 4,000,537 shares of common stock and repurchase of minority interest



4,001

10,190


148


(14,846
)
(507
)
 
Issuance of 250,000 warrants




277





277

 
Discount accretion on preferred shares


109



(109
)




 
Dividends on preferred shares





(442
)



(442
)
 
Stock based compensation expense




568





568

 
Balance, June 30, 2013

12,500

781

16,176

81,148

(28,428
)
639

(60
)

82,756

 











 
Balance, December 31, 2013

5,176

892

16,334

81,241

(12,381
)
325



91,587

 
Net income





1,974




1,974

 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax






735



735

 
Discount accretion on preferred shares


109



(109
)




 
Dividends on preferred shares





(179
)



(179
)
 
Issuance of 214,981 shares of common stock for restricted stock awards and amortization



215

(259
)





(44
)
 
Stock based compensation expense




193





193

 
Balance, June 30, 2014
$

$
5,176

$
1,001

$
16,549

$
81,175

$
(10,695
)
$
1,060

$

$

$
94,266

 











 
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.








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First Community Financial Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2014
2013
 
(in thousands)(unaudited)
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
 
 
Net income applicable to First Community Financial Partners, Inc.
$
1,974

$
2,197

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

54

Net income before non-controlling interest
1,974

2,251

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
Net amortization of securities
292

321

Provision for loan losses
2,667

2,700

(Gain) loss on sale of foreclosed assets, net
(19
)
57

Writedown of foreclosed assets
369

139

Net amortization of deferred loan costs
(44
)
(97
)
Warrant accretion
14

8

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
606

588

Realized gains on sales of available for sale securities, net
(38
)

Decrease (increase) in cash surrender value of life insurance
255

(74
)
Deferred income taxes
141

633

Proceeds from sale of loans
8,897

7,396

Gain on sale of loans
(32
)
(265
)
Decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets
375

202

Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable and other liabilities
8,257

(639
)
Restricted stock compensation expense
193

565

Stock option compensation expense

5

Net cash provided by operating activities
23,907

13,790

Cash Flows From Investing Activities
 
 
Net change in interest-bearing deposits in banks
(9,355
)
82,569

Activity in available for sale securities:
 
 
     Purchases
(45,671
)
(16,913
)
     Maturities, prepayments and calls
12,727

9,096

     Sales
8,504


Purchases of non-marketable equity securities
(400
)

Net decrease in loans held for sale
629


Net (increase) in loans
(25,280
)
(23,410
)
Purchases of premises and equipment
(4,002
)
(463
)
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets
234

1,043

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(62,614
)
51,922

Cash Flows From Financing Activities
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in deposits
38,231

(72,250
)
Net increase in other borrowings
5,327

2,841

Proceeds from issuance of subordinated debt

10,000

Cash paid on cancellation of restricted shares

(508
)
Dividends paid on preferred shares
(179
)
(442
)
Repayment of preferred shares

(6,555
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
43,379

(66,914
)
Net change in cash and due from banks
4,672

(1,202
)
Cash and due from banks:
 
 
  Beginning
10,815

14,933

  Ending
$
15,487

$
13,731


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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
 
 
Cash payments for interest
$
3,441

$
3,170

Cash payments for income taxes

131

Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
 
 
Acquisition of treasury stock in partial settlement of loans

60

 
 
 
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1.
Basis of Presentation

These are the unaudited consolidated financial statements of First Community Financial Partners, Inc. (the “Company” or “First Community”), and its subsidiaries, including its wholly owned bank subsidiary, First Community Financial Bank (the “Bank”), based in Plainfield, Illinois. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been made. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.

These unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and industry practice.  Certain information in footnote disclosure normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and industry practice has been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported periods.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.  These reclassifications did not result in any changes to previously reported net income or shareholders’ equity.

New Accounting Pronouncements

ASC Topic 740 “Income Taxes.” New authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes” amended prior guidance to include explicit guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. An unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The new authoritative guidance will be applicable for reporting periods after January 1, 2015 and is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s statements of operations and financial condition.

ASC Topic 310 “Receivables.” New authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 310, “Receivables” amended prior guidance to clarify that an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, the amendments require interim and annual disclosures. The new authoritative guidance will be applicable for reporting periods after January 1, 2015 and is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s statements of operations and financial condition.

Emerging Growth Company Critical Accounting Policy Disclosure
 
The Company qualifies as an “emerging growth company” under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”). Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933 for complying with new or revised accounting standards. As an emerging growth company, the Company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. The Company elected to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period.


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Note 2.
Consolidation

On August 27, 2012, the Company and the Banks (as defined below) executed Agreements and Plans of Merger to effect a consolidation of banking charters. The consolidation resulted in the merger of First Community Bank of Joliet (“FCB Joliet”), First Community Bank of Plainfield (“FCB Plainfield”), First Community Bank of Homer Glen & Lockport (“FCB Homer Glen”) and Burr Ridge Bank and Trust (“Burr Ridge”, and collectively with FCB Joliet, FCB Plainfield and Homer Glen, the “Banks”) into one Illinois chartered banking institution wholly owned by the Company.

On March 12, 2013, the consolidation was completed and our financial results reflect the following:

The issuance of 4,000,537 shares of Company common stock to the minority stockholders of FCB Plainfield, FCB Homer Glen and Burr Ridge, each of which was merged into a bank wholly owned by First Community,
The cash payment of $508,000 to the restricted stock holders of FCB Plainfield, and
The issuance of the $10.0 million of subordinated indebtedness referenced below in Note 7.

The consolidation was accounted for as a purchase of noncontrolling interests among entities under common control for accounting and financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, First Community’s noncontrolling interests were reclassified to shareholders’ equity and all assets and liabilities were recorded at historical cost.




Note 3.
Earnings Per Share

Earnings per common share is computed using the two-class method. Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares determined for the basic earnings per common share computation plus the dilutive effect of stock compensation using the treasury stock method.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings
per common share (in thousands, except share data).
 
Three months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
 
2014
2013
2014
2013
 
 
 
 
 
Undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders
$
1,470

$
803

$
1,974

$
2,197

Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion
(144
)
(236
)
(288
)
(551
)
Redemption of preferred shares


$

$
2,945

Net income allocated to common shareholders
$
1,326

$
567

$
1,686

$
4,591

 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share
16,548,399

16,155,938

16,474,053

14,586,664

Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation
191,991

143,653

218,110

121,226

Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per common share
16,740,390

16,299,591

16,692,163

14,707,890

 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.08

$
0.04

$
0.10

$
0.31

Diluted earnings per common share
0.08

0.03

0.10

0.31



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Note 4.
Securities Available for Sale

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale, with gross unrealized gains and losses, follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2014
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Government sponsored enterprises
$
21,638

$
110

$
12

$
21,736

Residential collateralized mortgage obligations
40,497

159

167

40,489

Residential mortgage backed securities
28,864

650


29,514

Corporate securities
18,882

214

26

19,070

State and political subdivisions
55,088

897

89

55,896

 
$
164,969

$
2,030

$
294

$
166,705

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
Government sponsored enterprises
$
22,185

$
122

$
30

$
22,277

Residential collateralized mortgage obligations
23,444

123

330

23,237

Residential mortgage backed securities
27,924

169

87

28,006

Corporate securities
29,013

155

76

29,092

State and political subdivisions
38,217

665

178

38,704

 
$
140,783

$
1,234

$
701

$
141,316



Securities with a fair value of $44.0 million and $41.0 million were pledged as collateral on public funds, securities sold under agreements to repurchase or for other purposes as required or permitted by law as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities available for sale as of June 30, 2014, by contractual maturity are shown below (in thousands). Maturities may differ from contractual maturities in residential collateralized mortgage obligations and residential mortgage backed securities because the mortgages underlying the securities may be called or repaid without any penalties. Therefore, these securities are segregated in the following maturity summary:
 
Amortized
Fair
 
Cost
Value
Within 1 year
$
18,325

$
18,417

Over 1 year through 5 years
49,340

50,070

Over 5 years through 10 years
24,491

24,540

Over 10 years
3,452

3,675

Residential collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage backed securities
69,361

70,003

 
$
164,969

$
166,705


Gains on the on the sales of securities were $38,000 and $0 during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

There were no securities with material unrealized losses existing longer than 12 months, and no securities with unrealized losses which management believed were other-than-temporarily impaired, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

The unrealized losses in the portfolio at June 30, 2014 resulted from fluctuations in market interest rates and not from deterioration in the creditworthiness of the issuers. Because the Company does not intend to sell and does not believe it will be required to sell these securities until market price recovery or maturity, these investment securities are not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired.


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Note 5.
Loans

A summary of the balances of loans follows (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2014
December 31, 2013
Construction and Land Development
$
15,060

$
20,745

Farmland and Agricultural Production
7,659

8,505

Residential 1-4 Family
95,284

86,770

Commercial Real Estate
369,854

366,689

Commercial
166,975

159,427

Consumer and other
9,784

10,315

 
664,616

652,451

Net deferred loan (fees) costs
(226
)
(320
)
Allowance for loan losses
(14,383
)
(15,820
)
 
$
650,007

$
636,311


The following table presents the contractual aging of the recorded investment in past due and non-accrual loans by class of loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
June 30, 2014
Current
30-59 Days Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due
90+ Days Past Due and Still Accruing
Total Accruing Loans
Non-accrual Loans
Total Loans
Construction and Land Development
$
15,060

$

$


$
15,060

$

$
15,060

Farmland and Agricultural Production
7,659




7,659


7,659

Residential 1-4 Family
94,397



461

94,858

426

95,284

Commercial Real Estate







   Multifamily
23,432




23,432


23,432

   Retail
85,206




85,206

947

86,153

   Office
42,481




42,481


42,481

   Industrial and Warehouse
63,575




63,575

1,899

65,474

   Health Care
33,486




33,486


33,486

   Other
114,076

1,800



115,876

2,952

118,828

Commercial
164,880

302



165,182

1,793

166,975

Consumer and other
9,763

5

8


9,776

8

9,784

      Total
$
654,015

$
2,107

$
8

461

$
656,591

$
8,025

$
664,616


December 31, 2013
Current
30-59 Days Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due
90+ Days Past Due and Still Accruing
Total Accruing Loans
Non-accrual Loans
Total Loans
Construction and Land Development
$
16,309

$

$

$

$
16,309

$
4,436

$
20,745

Farmland and Agricultural Production
8,505




8,505


8,505

Residential 1-4 Family
85,965

67

57


86,089

681

86,770

Commercial Real Estate








 
 
 
   Multifamily
21,342




21,342

597

21,939

   Retail
86,896




86,896

7,358

94,254

   Office
35,659




35,659

436

36,095

   Industrial and Warehouse
63,825



351

64,176


64,176

   Health Care
34,771




34,771


34,771

   Other
109,305

1,685



110,990

4,464

115,454

Commercial
154,586




154,586

4,841

159,427

Consumer and other
10,273

11

1


10,285

30

10,315

      Total
$
627,436

$
1,763

$
58

$
351

$
629,608

$
22,843

$
652,451



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As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt and comply with various terms of their loan agreements. The Company considers current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends. Generally, all sizable credits receive a financial review no less than annually to monitor and adjust, if necessary, the credit’s risk profile. Credits classified as watch generally receive a review more frequently than annually. For special mention, substandard, and doubtful credit classifications, the frequency of review is increased to no less than quarterly in order to determine potential impact on credit loss estimates.

The Company categorizes loans into the following risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt:

Pass - A pass asset is well protected by the current worth and paying capacity of the borrower (or guarantors, if any) or by the fair value, less cost to acquire and sell, of any underlying collateral in a timely manner. Pass assets also include certain assets considered watch, which are still protected by the worth and paying capacity of the borrower but deserve closer attention and a higher level of credit monitoring.

Special Mention - A special mention asset, or risk rating of 5, has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in 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 - A substandard asset, or risk rating of 6 or 7, is an asset with a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes repayment, in whole or in part, of the debt. These credits are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged. These assets are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will or has sustained some loss of principal and/or interest if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful - An asset that has all the weaknesses, or risk rating of 8, inherent in the substandard classification, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. These credits have a high probability for loss, yet because certain important and reasonably specific pending factors may work toward the strengthening of the asset, its classification of loss is deferred until its more exact status can be determined.

Loss - An asset, or portion thereof, classified as loss, or risk rated 9, is considered uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance as a bankable asset is not warranted. This classification does not necessarily mean that an asset has no recovery or salvage value but that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this basically worthless asset even though a partial recovery may occur in the future. Therefore, there was no balance to report at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Residential 1-4 family, consumer and other loans are assessed for credit quality based on the contractual aging status of the loan and payment activity. In certain cases, based upon payment performance, the loan being related with another commercial type loan or for other reasons, a loan may be categorized into one of the risk categories noted above. Such assessment is completed at the end of each reporting period.

The following tables present the risk category of loans evaluated by internal asset classification based on the most recent analysis performed and the contractual aging as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

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June 30, 2014
Pass
Special Mention
Substandard
Doubtful
Total
Construction and Land Development
$
13,885

$
1,175

$

$

$
15,060

Farmland and Agricultural Production
7,659




7,659

Commercial Real Estate





   Multifamily
23,432




23,432

   Retail
85,206


947


86,153

   Office
42,481




42,481

   Industrial and Warehouse
62,942

633


1,899

65,474

   Health Care
33,486




33,486

   Other
103,947

7,610

4,743

2,528

118,828

Commercial
157,093

5,719

3,242

921

166,975

      Total
$
530,131

$
15,137

$
8,932

$
5,348

$
559,548

June 30, 2014
Performing
Non-performing
Total
Residential 1-4 Family
$
94,858

$
426

$
95,284

Consumer and other
9,776

8

9,784

      Total
$
104,634

$
434

$
105,068


December 31, 2013
Pass
Special Mention
Substandard
Doubtful
Total
Construction and Land Development
$
10,213

$
6,008

$
4,524


$
20,745

Farmland and Agricultural Production
8,505




8,505

Commercial Real Estate










   Multifamily
20,629

713

597


21,939

   Retail
71,489

15,407

4,768

2,590

94,254

   Office
35,115

544

436


36,095

   Industrial and Warehouse
63,531

645



64,176

   Health Care
34,771




34,771

   Other
105,896

2,228

3,681

3,649

115,454

Commercial
148,224

5,899

3,175

2,129

159,427

      Total
$
498,373

$
31,444

$
17,181

8,368

$
555,366

December 31, 2013
Performing
Non-performing
Total
Residential 1-4 Family
$
86,089

$
681

$
86,770

Consumer and other
10,285

30

10,315

      Total
$
96,374

$
711

$
97,085


Non-performing loans include those on non-accrual status and those past due 90 days or more and still on accrual.


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The following table provides additional detail of the activity in the allowance for loan losses, by portfolio segment, for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
June 30, 2014
Construction and Land Development
Farmland and Agricultural Production
Residential 1-4 Family
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial
Consumer and other
Total
Allowance for loan losses:







Beginning balance
$
1,455

$
404

$
1,540

$
8,930

$
3,757

$
265

$
16,351

Provision for loan losses
(334
)
49

(266
)
1,125

66

27

667

Loans charged-off


(88
)
(2,494
)
(264
)

(2,846
)
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off
18


5

149

39


211

Ending balance
$
1,139

$
453

$
1,191

$
7,710

$
3,598

$
292

$
14,383


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2013







Allowance for loan losses:







Beginning balance
$
3,206

$
355

$
2,223

$
12,163

$
3,826

$
158

$
21,931

Provision for loan losses
(566
)
24

(26
)
229

1,460

347

1,468

Loans charged-off
(109
)

(189
)
(686
)
(1,785
)
(374
)
(3,143
)
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off
198


16

136

28


378

Ending balance
$
2,729

$
379

$
2,024

$
11,842

$
3,529

$
131

$
20,634


The following table provides additional detail of the activity in the allowance for loan losses, by portfolio segment, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
June 30, 2014
Construction and Land Development
Farmland and Agricultural Production
Residential 1-4 Family
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial
Consumer and other
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
2,711

$
427

$
1,440

$
7,909

$
3,183

$
150

$
15,820

Provision for loan losses
(424
)
26

(112
)
1,653

1,372

152

2,667

Loans charged-off
(1,186
)

(156
)
(2,677
)
(1,067
)
(16
)
(5,102
)
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off
38


19

825

110

6

998

Ending balance
$
1,139

$
453

$
1,191

$
7,710

$
3,598

$
292

$
14,383

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
4,755

$
472

$
2,562

$
11,864

$
3,075

$
150

$
22,878

Provision for loan losses
(1,617
)
(93
)
(176
)
1,221

2,799

566

2,700

Loans charged-off
(1,288
)

(411
)
(1,397
)
(2,475
)
(593
)
(6,164
)
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off
879


49

154

130

8

1,220

Ending balance
$
2,729

$
379

$
2,024

$
11,842

$
3,529

$
131

$
20,634




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The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the unpaid principal balance of loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

June 30, 2014
Construction and Land Development
Farmland and Agricultural Production
Residential 1-4 Family
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial
Consumer and other
Total
Period-ended amount allocated to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$

$

$
45

$
345

$
26

$

$
416

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,139

453

1,146

7,365

3,572

292

13,967

Ending balance
$
1,139

$
453

$
1,191

$
7,710

$
3,598

$
292

$
14,383

Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$

$

$
2,317

$
9,712

$
4,443

$
8

$
16,480

Collectively evaluated for impairment
15,060

7,659

92,967

360,142

162,532

9,776

648,136

Ending balance
$
15,060

$
7,659

$
95,284

$
369,854

$
166,975

$
9,784

$
664,616

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period-ended amount allocated to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
1,185


$
45

$
1,190

$

$

$
2,420

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,526

427

1,395

6,719

3,183

150

13,400

Ending balance
$
2,711

$
427

$
1,440

$
7,909

$
3,183

$
150

$
15,820

Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
4,436


$
1,362

$
17,960

$
4,841

$
30

$
28,629

Collectively evaluated for impairment
16,309

8,505

85,408

348,729

154,586

10,285

623,822

Ending balance
$
20,745

$
8,505

$
86,770

$
366,689

$
159,427

$
10,315

$
652,451



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The following tables present additional detail of impaired loans, segregated by class, as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and year ended December 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands). The unpaid principal balance represents the recorded balance prior to any partial charge-offs. The recorded investment represents customer balances net of any partial charge-offs recognized on the loans. The interest income recognized column represents all interest income reported after the loan became impaired.
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended

Unpaid Principal Balance
Recorded Investment
Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated
Average Recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
Average Recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and Land Development
$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Farmland and Agricultural Production







Residential 1-4 Family
1,722

1,642


1,303


1,096

32

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 

0
   Multifamily







   Retail
947

947


473


199


   Office



166


1,179


   Industrial and Warehouse
2,435

1,899


950


1,129


   Health Care





1,461


   Other
7,918

5,060


6,438

6

5,780

39

Commercial
5,896

4,262


4,024


4,297

86

Consumer and other
17

8


9


16


With an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 


Construction and Land Development





1,479


Farmland and Agricultural Production







Residential 1-4 Family
675

675

45

677

8

678

16

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 


   Multifamily



299


199


   Retail



2,383


3,179


   Office







   Industrial and Warehouse







   Health Care







   Other
1,806

1,806

345

1,810

4

1,206

30

Commercial
181

181

26

185


123


Consumer and other







          Total
$
21,597

$
16,480

$
416

$
18,717

$
18

$
22,021

$
203


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December 31, 2013

Unpaid Principal Balance
Recorded Investment
Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated
Average Recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and Land Development
$

$

$

$
865



Farmland and Agricultural Production





Residential 1-4 Family
1,129

681


3,529


Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
   Multifamily
597

597


122


   Retail
4,108

2,590


880


   Office
3,055

3,055


3,168


   Industrial and Warehouse
2,486

2,486


2,505

93

   Health Care






   Other
7,497

4,464


7,987


Commercial
9,441

4,841


8,765


Consumer and other
187

30


125


With an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and Land Development
4,436

4,436

1,185



Farmland and Agricultural Production





Residential 1-4 Family
681

681

45

1,458

8

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
   Multifamily





   Retail
5,980

4,768

1,190



   Office





   Industrial and Warehouse





   Health Care





   Other



2,516


Commercial



2,324


Consumer and other





          Total
$
39,597

$
28,629

$
2,420

$
34,244

$
101



 

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The following tables present troubled debt restructurings during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands, except number of contracts):
Three months ended June 30, 2014
Number of Contracts
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Charge-offs and Specific Reserves
Construction and Land Development

$

$

$

Farmland and Agricultural Production




Residential 1-4 Family
1

41

41


Commercial Real Estate




   Multifamily




   Retail




   Office




   Industrial and Warehouse




   Health Care




   Other




Commercial
1

413

544


Consumer and other





2

$
454

$
585

$

Three months ended June 30, 2013








Construction and Land Development

$

$

$

Farmland and Agricultural Production




Residential 1-4 Family




Commercial Real Estate








   Multifamily




   Retail




   Office




   Industrial and Warehouse
1

2,567

2,567


   Health Care




   Other




Commercial




Consumer and other





1

$
2,567

$
2,567

$



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Six months ended June 30, 2014
Number of Contracts
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Charge-offs and Specific Reserves
Construction and Land Development

$

$

$

Farmland and Agricultural Production




Residential 1-4 Family
1

41

41


Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 
 
   Multifamily




   Retail
1

931

1,041


   Office




   Industrial and Warehouse




   Health Care




   Other
1

1,815

1,815

265

Commercial
1

413

544


Consumer and other




 
4

$
3,200

$
3,441

$
265

Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
Construction and Land Development

$

$

$

Farmland and Agricultural Production




Residential 1-4 Family
1

211

211

70

Commercial Real Estate
 
 
 

   Multifamily




   Retail




   Office




   Industrial and Warehouse
1

2,567

2,567


   Health Care




   Other




Commercial




Consumer and other




 
2

2,778

2,778

70



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The following tables present troubled debt restructurings during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, by class and type of modification (in thousands):

 
Three months ended June 30, 2014
 
 
Interest Rate Reduction
 
 
 
 
Payment of Real Estate Taxes
To Below Market Rate
To Interest Only
Payment Concession
Debt Concession
Total
Construction and Land Development
$

$

$

$

$

$

Farmland and Agricultural Production






Residential 1-4 Family






Commercial Real Estate



41


41

Commercial
413





413

Consumer and other






 
$
413

$

$

$
41

$

$
454

 
Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
Interest Rate Reduction
 
 
 
 
Payment of Real Estate Taxes
To Below Market Rate
To Interest Only
Payment Concession
Debt Concession
Total
Construction and Land Development
$

$

$

$

$

$

Farmland and Agricultural Production






Residential 1-4 Family






Commercial Real Estate


2,567



2,567

Commercial






Consumer and other






 
$

$

$
2,567

$

$

$
2,567

 
Six months ended June 30, 2014
 
 
Interest Rate Reduction
 
 
 
 
Payment of Real Estate Taxes
To Below Market Rate
To Interest Only
Payment Concession
Debt Concession
Total
Construction and Land Development
$

$

$

$

$

$

Farmland and Agricultural Production






Residential 1-4 Family






Commercial Real Estate
2,746



41


2,787

Commercial
413





413

Consumer and other






 
$
3,159

$

$

$
41

$

$
3,200

 
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
Interest Rate Reduction
 
 
 
 
Payment of Real Estate Taxes
To Below Market Rate
To Interest Only
Payment Concession
Debt Concession
Total
Construction and Land Development
$

$

$

$

$

$

Farmland and Agricultural Production






Residential 1-4 Family


211



211

Commercial Real Estate


2,567



2,567

Commercial






Consumer and other






 
$

$

$
2,778

$

$

$
2,778






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Troubled debt restructurings that were accruing were $2.5 million and $3.2 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Troubled debt restructurings that were non-accruing were $4.3 million and $5.1 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Of the troubled debt restructurings entered into during the past twelve months, one commercial real estate loan of approximately $1.9 million subsequently defaulted during the six months ended June 30, 2014. Performing troubled debt restructurings are considered to have defaulted when they become 90 days or more past due post restructuring or are placed on nonaccrual status.

The following presents a rollfoward activity of troubled debt restructurings (in thousands except number of loans):
 
Six months ended
 
June 30, 2014
 
Recorded Investment
Number of Loans
Balance, beginning
$
8,274

11

Additions to troubled debt restructurings
3,200

4

Removal of troubled debt restructurings


Charge-off related to troubled debt restructurings
(780
)

Transfers to other real estate owned


Repayments and other reductions
(3,853
)
(5
)
Balance, ending
$
6,841

10


Restructured loans are evaluated for impairment at each reporting date as part of the Company’s determination of the allowance for loan losses.

Note 6.
Deposits

The composition of interest-bearing deposits is as follows (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2014
December 31, 2013
NOW and money market accounts
$
260,404

$
240,537

Savings
26,590

24,399

Time deposit certificates, $100,000 or more
223,138

223,436

Other time deposit certificates
128,267

125,074

 
$
638,399

$
613,446


At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, brokered deposits amounted to $25.4 million and $4.8 million, respectively, which are included in NOW and money market accounts and other time deposit certificates.


Note 7.
Subordinated Debt

In May 2009, the Company completed a private placement offering to individual accredited investors of (i) $5.0 million of common stock at $4.63 per share and (ii) $4.1 million of 8% Series A non-cumulative convertible preferred stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) with a purchase price and liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The Series A Preferred Stock was convertible to common stock at $10.00 per share on or after five years from the date of issuance. On July 9, 2009, each share of Series A Preferred Stock was, automatically and without any action on the part of the holder thereof, exchanged for Company subordinated notes in the same face amount as the shares for which they were exchanged. The holders of the notes are entitled to interest at 8% payable annually, and the notes will mature on the tenth anniversary from the date of issuance. The notes are redeemable by the Company on or after five years of the date of issuance, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the outstanding principal amount of such note redeemed. The notes are convertible to common stock at $10.00 per share on or after five years from the date of issuance. The subordinated debt qualifies for regulatory capital treatment subject to certain limits as Tier 2 capital of the Company at June 30, 2014. The outstanding balance at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $4.1 million.

On March 12, 2013, in connection with the consolidation of the Banks, the Company completed a private placement offering of $10.0 million of subordinated indebtedness coupled with warrants to purchase in the aggregate 250,000 shares of Company

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common stock at a price of $4.00 per share. These securities were offered in denominations of $10,000 per note evidencing the subordinated indebtedness along with a warrant to purchase 250 shares of Company common stock. The subordinated indebtedness bears interest at an annual rate of 9% and will mature on the tenth anniversary from the date of issuance. Interest on the subordinated indebtedness has been accruing from the date of issuance and is payable semi-annually, in arrears. The warrants will remain outstanding following any redemption of the subordinated indebtedness, and have a term of ten years from the date of issuance, whereafter they will expire. The notes are redeemable by the Company on or after two years from the date of issuance, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the outstanding principal amount of such note redeemed. Proceeds from the private placement were allocated to the two instruments based on the relative fair values of the subordinated indebtedness without the warrants and of the warrants themselves at time of issuance. The portion of the proceeds allocated to the warrants was approximately $277,000 and was accounted for as paid-in capital at estimated fair value. The remainder of the discount was allocated to the subordinated indebtedness as part of the transaction. The discount will be accreted over the term of the warrants using the interest method. The outstanding balance net of the associated discount was $9.8 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
On September 30, 2013, the Company completed a private placement offering of $5.5 million of subordinated indebtedness. These securities were offered in denominations of $1,000 per note. The subordinated notes will mature on the eighth anniversary of the issuance of the notes. The Company will have the option to redeem the notes in whole or part, upon the occurrence of certain events affecting the regulatory capital or tax treatment of the notes, prior to the fifth anniversary of the issuance. The holders of the notes are entitled to interest at 8.625% payable quarterly in arrears and at maturity. On or after the fifth anniversary of the issuance date of the subordinated notes, the Company may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, upon giving notice to the holders. The outstanding balance was $5.5 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

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Note 8.
Other Borrowed Funds

The composition of other borrowed funds is as follows (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2014
December 31, 2013
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
$
30,320

$
24,896

Mortgage note payable
570

667

 
$
30,890

$
25,563


Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are agreements in which the Bank acquires funds by selling securities to another party under a simultaneous agreement to repurchase the same securities at a specified price and date.  These agreements represent a demand deposit account product to clients that sweep their balances in excess of an agreed upon target amount into overnight repurchase agreements.

In conjunction with the purchase of a building in Burr Ridge, Illinois, the Bank, as successor to Burr Ridge, signed a $1.0 million mortgage note on February 28, 2012. The terms of the note require monthly payments at a fixed rate of 6% amortized over a period of 5 years.

At June 30, 2014, future principal payments are as follows (in thousands):
2014
$
100

2015
210

2016
222

2017
38

 
$
570


A collateral pledge agreement exists whereby at all times, the Bank must keep on hand, free of all other pledges, liens, and encumbrances, commercial real estate loans, first mortgage loans, and home equity loans with unpaid principal balances aggregating no less than 133% for first mortgage loans and 200% for home equity loans of the outstanding secured advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (“FHLB”).  The Bank had $258.5 million and $74.2 million of loans pledged as collateral for FHLB advances as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.  This increase was the result of pledging commercial real estate loans to the FHLB in the current year. There were no advances outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

The Bank has entered into collateral pledge agreements whereby the Bank pledges commercial, commercial real estate, agricultural and consumer loans to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Discount Window which allows the Bank to borrow on a short term basis, typically overnight.  The Bank had $89.1 million and $87.1 million of loans pledged as collateral under these agreements as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. There were no borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.



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Note 9.
Income Taxes

Income tax expense recognized is as follows (in thousands):
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2014
2013
Current
$
647

$
(416
)
Deferred
141

633

Change in valuation allowance

(183
)
 
$
788

$
34


The table below presents a reconciliation of the amount of income taxes determined by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate to pretax income (in thousands):
 
Six months ended June 30,

2014
2013
Federal income tax at statutory rate
$
967

$
800

Increase (decrease) due to:


Valuation allowance

(183
)
State income tax, net of federal benefit
173

143

Benefit of income taxed at lower rate
28

23

Tax exempt income
(145
)
(9
)
Cash surrender value of life insurance
(164
)
(25
)
Other
(71
)
(715
)

$
788

$
34

Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of (in thousands):

June 30, 2014
December 31, 2013

Deferred tax assets:


Allowance for loan losses
$
4,920

$
5,390

Merger expenses
162

168

Organization expenses
276

291

Net operating losses
10,313

10,315

Contribution carryforward
36

33

Non-qualified stock options
860

860

Restricted stock

92

Foreclosed assets
385

393

Tax Credits
333

291

Other
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17,389

17,833

Deferred tax liabilities:




Depreciation
(347
)
(362
)
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale
(637
)
(208
)
Other
(233
)
(482
)

(1,217
)
(1,052
)
Net deferred tax asset
$
16,172

$
16,781


Under U.S. GAAP, a valuation allowance against a net deferred tax asset is required to be recognized if it is more-likely-than-not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The determination of the realizability of the deferred tax asset is highly subjective and dependent upon judgment concerning management’s evaluation of both positive and negative evidence, forecasts of future income, applicable tax planning strategies and assessments of current and future economic and business conditions.

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Prior to and after the consolidation of its four bank charters in March 2013, the Company determined a valuation allowance was necessary, largely based on negative evidence including cumulative losses caused by credit losses in its loan portfolio and general uncertainty surrounding future economic and business conditions.
The Company evaluates the need for a deferred tax asset valuation allowance on an ongoing basis, considering both positive and negative evidence. As of September 30, 2013, positive evidence included seven consecutive quarters of income, continued improvement in asset quality ratios, termination of our Memoranda of Understanding with our banking regulators, completion of our consolidation in March 2013 and the prospect that other key drivers of profitability would continue into the future. Negative evidence included no available taxes paid in open carryback years, no significant tax planning opportunties to accelerate taxable income and that 2013 was the first year of taxable income since 2007. Based on the Company’s assessment of all available evidence, management determined that it was more-likely-than-not that the deferred tax asset would be realized. Therefore, at September 30, 2013, the Company released its $15.6 million valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets resulting in a credit to income tax expense.
The Company had a federal net operating loss carryforward of $25.2 million, which could be used to offset future regular corporate federal income tax as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This net operating loss carryforward expires between the December 31, 2028 and December 31, 2033 fiscal tax years. The Company had an Illinois net operating loss carryforward of $27.6 million and $27.7 million that could be used to offset future regular corporate state income tax as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. These Illinois net operating loss carryforwards will expire between the December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2028, fiscal tax years.


Note 10.
Stock Compensation Plans

The Company maintains the First Community Financial Partners, Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2008 Equity Incentive Plan”), which assumed and incorporated all outstanding awards under previously adopted Company equity incentive plans. The 2008 Equity Incentive Plan allows for the granting of awards including stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, stock awards and cash incentive awards. This plan was amended in December 2011 to increase the number of shares authorized for delivery by 1,000,000 shares. As a result, under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, 2,430,000 shares of Company common stock have been reserved for the granting of awards.

FCB Plainfield and FCB Homer Glen each adopted their own stock incentive plans in January 2009, and Burr Ridge adopted a stock incentive plan in October 2009 (collectively, the “Stock Incentive Plans”). The Stock Incentive Plans allowed for the granting of stock options. Under each of the FCB Plainfield and FCB Homer Glen plans, 225,000 shares of the adopting entity’s common stock were reserved for the granting of awards. Under the Burr Ridge plan, 470,000 shares of Burr Ridge common stock were reserved for the granting of awards.

As of the date of the consolidation, the Stock Incentive Plans and all outstanding awards thereunder were canceled, at which time all option holders were granted Company restricted stock units under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan as replacement awards. The fair value of the stock options at the date of the merger agreements was used to determine the number of restricted stock units granted in order to equalize the fair value of the awards before and after the consolidation. As a result, there were no incremental compensation costs recognized.

Under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, options are to be granted at the fair value of the stock at the date of the grant and generally vest at 33-1/3% as of the first anniversary of the grant date and an additional 33-1/3% as of each successive anniversary of the grant date. Options must be exercised within 10 years after the date of grant.

On August 15, 2013, the Company adopted the First Community Financial Partners, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2013 Equity Incentive Plan”). The 2013 Equity Incentive Plan allows for the granting of awards including stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, stock awards and cash incentive awards. Under this plan, 100,000 shares of Company common stock have been reserved for the granting of awards.



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The following table summarizes data concerning stock options (aggregate intrinsic value in thousands):
 
June 30, 2014
 
Shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of year
1,091,204

$
7.00

$

Granted


 
Exercised


 
Canceled


 
Expired


 
Forfeited
(400
)
8.38

 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding at end of period
1,090,804

$
7.00

$

 
 
 
 
Exercisable at end of period
1,090,804

$
7.00

$


The aggregate intrinsic value of a stock option in the table above represents the total pre-tax amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the price of the option that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on June 30, 2014. There was no intrinsic value of the stock options outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The intrinsic value will change when the market value of the Company’s stock changes. The fair value (present value of the estimated future benefit to the option holder) of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

The Company recognized no compensation expense related to the stock options for the six months ended June 30, 2014. At June 30, 2014, there was no further compensation expense to be recognized related to outstanding stock options.

In June 2014, the Board of Directors approved the extension in the expiration period of 370,376 of the options granted for an additional 5 year period. This adjustment is reflected in the contractual terms of the options outstanding below. Information pertaining to options outstanding at June 30, 2014 is as follows:
 
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Exercise Prices
Number Outstanding
Weighted Average Remaining Life (yrs)
Number Exercisable
$5.00
364,376

5.1
364,376

$5.53
6,000

5.8
6,000

$6.25
30,600

5.4
30,600

$6.38
10,000

1.8
10,000

$7.50
434,500

3.1
434,500

$8.00
4,000

5.2
4,000

$9.25
241,328

3.9
241,328

 
1,090,804

 
1,090,804


There were no options vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.

The Company grants restricted stock units to select officers and directors within the organization under the 2008 and 2013 Equity Incentive Plans, which entitle the holder to receive shares of Company common stock in the future, subject to certain terms, conditions and restrictions. Holders of restricted stock units are also entitled to receive additional units equal in value to any dividends paid with respect to the restricted stock units during the vesting period. Compensation expense for the restricted stock units equals the market price of the related stock at the date of grant and is amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.

In 2012, FCB Plainfield granted 57,850 restricted stock units under its 2012 Equity Incentive Plan with a weighted-average grant-date per share fair value of $7.03, with vesting over a three-year period. In 2013, as a part of the consolidation, 408,262 restricted stock units were granted under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan with a weighted-average grant-date per share fair value of $3.97, and with vesting over a two-year period, as replacement awards for the stock options which were canceled at the consolidation date. In addition, all restricted stock units granted as a part of the canceled FCB Plainfield 2012 Equity

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Incentive Plan were fully vested and canceled at the date of consolidation and all holders were paid out in an equivalent amount of cash.

The Company recognized compensation expense of $123,000 and $488,000, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, related to the 2008 and 2013 Equity Incentive Plans, which included $385,000 in expense related to the canceled FCB Plainfield awards in 2013. Total unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock grants was $207,000 as of June 30, 2014.

The following is a summary of nonvested restricted stock units:
 
June 30, 2014
 
Number of Shares
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year
538,261

$
3.43

Granted
21,750

3.07

Vested
(225,911
)
3.64

Canceled


Forfeited
(1,152
)
3.70

Nonvested shares, end of period
332,948

$
2.94



Note 11.
Concentrations, Commitments and Contingencies

Concentrations of credit risk: In addition to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk, the Company, to a certain extent, is exposed to varying risks associated with concentrations of credit. Concentrations of credit risk generally exist if a number of borrowers are engaged in similar activities and have similar economic characteristics that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by economic or other conditions.

The Company conducts substantially all of its lending activities in Will, Grundy, DuPage, Cook and Kane counties in Illinois and their surrounding communities. Loans granted to businesses are primarily secured by business assets, investment real estate, owner-occupied real estate or personal assets of commercial borrowers. Loans to individuals are primarily secured by personal residences or other personal assets. Since the Company’s borrowers and its loan collateral have geographic concentration in its primary market area, the Company could have exposure to declines in the local economy and real estate market. However, management believes that the diversity of its customer base and local economy, its knowledge of the local market, and its proximity to customers limits the risk of exposure to adverse economic conditions.

Credit related financial instruments: The Company is party to credit related financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of these commitments. The Company follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.

A summary of the Company’s commitments is as follows (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2014
December 31, 2013
Commitments to extend credit
$
114,573

$
116,572

Standby letters of credit
9,390

17,497

Performance letters of credit
$
161

$

 
$
124,124

$
134,069


Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Because many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-

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case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the party.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements and, generally, have terms of one year or less. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Company holds collateral, which may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, income producing properties, supporting those commitments if deemed necessary. In the event the customer does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the third party, the Company would be required to fund the commitment. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make is represented by the contractual amount shown in the summary above. If the commitment were funded, the Company would be entitled to seek recovery from the customer. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there was $10,000 and $220,000, respectively, recorded as liabilities for the Company’s potential obligations under these guarantees.

Contingencies: In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings. In the opinion of management, any liability resulting from such pending proceedings would not be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


Note 12.
Capital and Regulatory Matters

The Company and 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 Bank’s financial results and condition. 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 assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification 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. In addition, the Bank remains subject to certain of the de novo bank requirements of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) until the Bank has been chartered for a period longer than seven years. Until October 28, 2015, the Bank is required, among other items, to obtain FDIC approval for any material change to its business plan.

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 following table) of total and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets and of Tier I capital to average assets, each as defined in the applicable regulations. Management believes, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

As of June 30, 2014, the Bank was well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. Currently, 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 following table. Bank regulators can modify capital requirements as part of their examination process.

The Company’s and the Banks’ capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table (dollar amounts in thousands):

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Actual
Minimum Capital Requirement
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
 
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
$
104,828

14.44
%
$
58,078

8.00
%
 N/A
 N/A
First Community Financial Bank
103,192

13.92
%
59,317

8.00
%
$
74,146

10.00
%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
76,359

10.52
%
29,039

4.00
%
 N/A
 N/A
First Community Financial Bank
93,902

12.66
%
29,658

4.00
%
44,488

6.00
%
Tier I capital (to average assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
76,359

8.79
%
34,737

4.00
%
 N/A
 N/A
First Community Financial Bank
93,902

10.80
%
34,780

4.00
%
43,475

5.00
%
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
$
103,635

13.55
%
$
61,177

8.00
%
 N/A
 N/A
First Community Financial Bank
100,758

12.93
%
62,357

8.00
%
$
77,947

10.00
%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
74,688

9.77
%
30,588

4.00
%
 N/A
 N/A
First Community Financial Bank
91,116

11.69
%
31,179

4.00
%
46,768

6.00
%
Tier I capital (to average assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
74,688

8.87
%
33,680

4.00
%
 N/A
 N/A
First Community Financial Bank
91,116

10.81
%
33,707

4.00
%
42,133

5.00
%

In July 2013, the U.S. federal banking authorities approved the implementation of the Basel III regulatory capital reforms and issued rules effecting certain changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act (the “Basel III Rules”).  The Basel III Rules are applicable to all U.S. banks that are subject to minimum capital requirements, as well as to bank and savings and loan holding companies other than “small bank holding companies” (generally bank holding companies with consolidated assets of less than $500 million).  The Basel III Rules not only increase most of the required minimum regulatory capital ratios, but they introduce a new common equity tier 1 capital ratio and the concept of a capital conservation buffer.  The Basel III Rules also expand the definition of capital as in effect currently by establishing criteria that instruments must meet to be considered additional Tier 1 capital (Tier 1 capital in addition to common equity) and Tier 2 capital.  A number of instruments that now generally qualify as Tier 1 capital will not qualify, or their qualifications will change when the Basel III rules are fully implemented.  The Basel III Rules also permit banking organizations with less than $15.0 billion in assets to retain, through a one-time election, the existing treatment for accumulated other comprehensive income, which currently does not affect regulatory capital.  The Basel III Rules have maintained the general structure of the current prompt corrective action framework, while incorporating the increased requirements. The prompt corrective action guidelines were also revised to add the common equity Tier 1 capital ratio.  In order to be a “well-capitalized” depository institution under the new regime, a bank and holding company must maintain a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5% or more; a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8% or more; a total capital ratio of 10% or more; and a leverage ratio of 5% or more.  Generally, financial institutions become subject to the new Basel III Rules on January 1, 2015, with phase-in periods for many of the changes.  Management is in the process of assessing the effect the Basel III Rules may have on the Company's and the Bank's capital positions and will monitor developments in this area.
    
Under the Illinois Banking Act, Illinois-chartered banks generally may not pay dividends in excess of their net profits, after first deducting their losses (including any accumulated deficit) and provision for loan losses. The payment of dividends by any bank is affected by the requirement to maintain adequate capital pursuant to applicable capital adequacy guidelines and regulations, and a financial institution generally is prohibited from paying any dividends if, following payment thereof, the institution would be undercapitalized. Moreover, the FDIC prohibits the payment of any dividends by a bank if the FDIC determines such payment would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice. In addition, the FDIC places restrictions on dividend payments during the first seven years of a new bank’s operations, after which time allowing cash dividends to be paid only from net operating income and does not permit dividends to be paid until an appropriate allowance for loan and lease losses has been established

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and overall capital is adequate. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013, the Bank was unable to pay common share dividends due to having an accumulated deficit.


Note 13.
Fair Value Measurements

ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability shall not be adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact and (iv) willing to transact.
 
ASC Topic 820 requires the use of valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert expected future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present value amount on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable, meaning those that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. In that regard, ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments may include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality, the Company’s creditworthiness, among other things, as well as unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time. Our valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstances that caused the transfer, which generally coincides with the Company’s monthly and/or quarterly valuation process.

Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
Securities Available for Sale: The fair value of the Company’s securities available for sale is determined using Level 2 inputs from independent pricing services. Level 2 inputs consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spread, cash flows, treasury yield curve, trading levels, credit information and terms, among other factors. Certain state and political subdivision securities are not valued based on observable transactions and are, therefore, classified as Level 3.


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Derivatives: The Bank provides clients with interest rate swap transactions and offset the transactions with interest rate swap transactions with another financial institution as a means of providing loan terms agreeable to both parties. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative and classified as Level 2. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including LIBOR rate curves.

The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (in thousands):
June 30, 2014
Total
 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets
 
 
 
 
Securities Available for Sale:
 
 
 
 
Government sponsored enterprises
$
21,736

$

$
21,736

$

Residential collateralized mortgage obligations
40,489


40,489


Residential mortgage backed securities
29,514


29,514


Corporate securities
19,070


19,070


State and political subdivisions
55,896


54,441

1,455

Derivative financial instruments
341


341


Financial Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Derivative financial instruments
341


341


 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
Financial Assets
 
 
 
 
Securities Available for Sale:
 
 
 
 
Government sponsored enterprises
$
22,277

$

$
22,277

$

Residential collateralized mortgage obligations
23,237


23,237


Residential mortgage backed securities
28,006


28,006


Corporate securities
29,092


29,092


State and political subdivisions
38,704


35,985

2,719

Derivative financial instruments
324


324


Financial Liabilities








Derivative financial instruments
324


324












The significant unobservable inputs used in the Level 3 fair value measurements of the Company’s state and political subdivisions in the table above primarily relate to the discounted cash flows including the bond’s coupon, yield and expected maturity date.
 
The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The Company’s policy for determining transfers between levels occurs at the end of the reporting period when circumstances in the underlying valuation criteria change and result in transfer between levels.

The following tables present additional information about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value (in thousands):

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Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
State and political subdivisions
Beginning balance, December 31, 2013
$
2,719

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) included in other comprehensive income
(19
)
Included in earnings

Purchases

Paydowns and maturities
(1,245
)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

Ending balance, June 30, 2014
$
1,455

 
 
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012
$
4,282

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) included in other comprehensive income
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Included in earnings

Purchases
(1,579
)
Paydowns and maturities

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

Ending balance, June 30, 2013
$
2,736


Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are set forth below:
June 30, 2014
Total
 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
$
16,064



$
16,064

Mortgage loans held for sale
1,990



1,990

Foreclosed assets
3,928



3,928

 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
Financial Assets
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
$
26,209



$
26,209

Loans held for sale
2,619



2,619

Foreclosed assets
4,416



4,416


The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:

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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
June 30, 2014
Fair Value Estimate
Valuation Techniques
Unobservable Input
Discount Range
Assets
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
$
16,064

Appraisal of Collateral
Appraisal adjustments Selling costs
10% to 25%
Loans held for sale
1,990

Secondary market pricing
Selling costs
10% to 25%
Foreclosed assets
3,928

Appraisal of Collateral
Selling costs
10.00%

Impaired loans: Impaired loans are evaluated and valued at the time the loan is identified as impaired, at the lower of cost or fair value.  Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing these loans and is classified at a Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.  The fair value for an impaired loan is generally determined utilizing appraisals for real estate loans and value guides or consultants for commercial and industrial loans and other loans secured by items such as equipment, inventory, accounts receivable or vehicles. In substantially all instances, a 10% discount is utilized for selling costs which includes broker fees and closing costs. It is our general practice to obtain updated values on impaired loans every twelve to eighteen months. In instances where the appraisal is greater than one year old, an additional discount is considered ranging from 5% to 15%. Any adjustment is based on either comparisons from other recent appraisals obtained by the Company on like properties or using third party resources such as real estate brokers or Reis, Inc., a nationally recognized provider of commercial real estate information including real estate values.

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, approximately $12.9 million or 78% and $13.2 million, or 46%, of impaired loans were evaluated for impairment using appraisals performed within twelve months of these dates, respectively.

Loans Held for Sale: The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted secondary market prices and classified as Level 2.

Foreclosed assets: Foreclosed assets upon initial recognition are measured and reported at fair value through a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses based upon the fair value of the foreclosed asset. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property resulting in Level 3 classification. The appraised value is discounted by 10% for estimated selling costs which includes broker fees and closing costs and appraisals are obtained annually.
  
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet. Fair value is determined under the framework established by Fair Value Measurements, based upon criteria noted above. Certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments are excluded from the disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value at the Company. The methodologies for measuring fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis are discussed above. The methodologies for other financial assets and financial liabilities are discussed below.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value disclosures of its other financial instruments:

Cash, due from banks: The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash and due from banks and approximate their fair values.

Interest-bearing deposits in banks: The carrying amounts of interest-bearing deposits maturing within one year approximate their fair values.

Nonmarketable equity securities: These securities are either redeemable at par or current redemption values; therefore, market value equals cost.

Loans: For those variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair values for fixed rate and all other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers with similar credit quality.

Deposits: The fair values disclosed for deposits with no defined maturities are equal to their carrying amounts, which represent the amount payable on demand. The carrying amounts for variable-rate certificates of deposit approximate their fair value at the

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reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Subordinated debt: The fair values of the Company’s subordinated debt are estimated using discounted cash flows based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Other borrowed funds: The carrying amounts of securities sold under repurchase agreements and mortgage notes payable approximate their fair values.

Accrued interest receivable and payable: The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values.

Off-balance-sheet instruments: Fair values for the Company’s off-balance-sheet lending commitments (standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit) are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements taking into account the remaining term of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The fair value of these commitments is not material.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows as of June 30, 2014 (in thousands):
 
Carrying Amount
Estimated Fair Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
15,487

$
15,487

$
15,487

$

$

Interest-bearing deposits in banks
38,647

38,647

38,647



Securities available for sale
166,705

166,705


165,250

1,455

Nonmarketable equity securities
1,367

1,367



1,367

Mortgage loans held for sale
1,990

1,990



1,990

Loans, net
650,007

648,625



648,625

Accrued interest receivable
2,088

2,088

2,088



Derivative financial instruments
341

341


341


Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Non-interest bearing deposits
125,233

125,233

125,233



Interest-bearing deposits
638,399

629,693

286,994


342,699

Other borrowed funds
30,890

30,890

30,890



Subordinated debt
19,319

19,112



19,112

Accrued interest payable
833

833

833



Derivative financial instruments
341

341


341




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The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
 
Carrying Amount
Estimated Fair Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
10,815

$
10,815

$
10,815

$

$

Interest-bearing deposits in banks
29,292

29,292

29,292



Securities available for sale
141,316

141,316


138,597

2,719

Nonmarketable equity securities
967

967



967

Loans held for sale
2,619

2,619



2,619

Loans, net
636,311

639,068



639,068

Accrued interest receivable
2,058

2,058

2,058



Derivative financial instruments
324

324


324


Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Non-interest bearing deposits
111,955

111,955

111,955



Interest-bearing deposits
613,446

605,857

264,936


340,921

Other borrowed funds
25,563

25,563

25,563



Subordinated debt
19,305

19,076



19,076

Accrued interest payable
1,108

1,108

1,108



Derivative financial instruments
324

324


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Note 14.
Derivatives and Hedging Activities

Derivative contracts entered into by the Bank are limited to those that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. The Bank provides clients with interest rate swap transactions and offsets the transactions with interest rate swap transactions with another financial institution as a means of providing loan terms agreeable to both parties. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were $3.4 million and $3.5 million, respectively, outstanding notional values of swaps where the Bank receives a variable rate of interest and the client receives a fixed rate of interest. This is offset with counterparty contracts where the Bank pays a floating rate of interest and receives a fixed rate of interest. The estimated fair value of interest rate swaps was $341,000 and $324,000 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and was recorded gross as an asset and a liability. Swaps with clients and third-party financial institutions are carried at fair value with adjustments recorded in other income the gross amount of the adjustments to the income statement were $17,000 and $55,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

Note 15.
Preferred Stock

In December 2009, as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) Capital Purchase Program of the United States Treasury (“Treasury”), the Company entered into a Letter Agreement and Securities Purchase Agreement (collectively, the “Purchase Agreement”) with Treasury, pursuant to which the Company (i) sold to Treasury 22,000 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B (“Series B Preferred Stock”), at $1,000 per share, or $22 million in the aggregate, and (ii) issued to Treasury warrants to purchase Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C (“Series C Preferred Stock”), with a liquidation amount equal to 5% of the Treasury’s investment in Series B Preferred Stock or $1.1 million.  The warrants were immediately exercised for 1,100 shares of Series C Preferred Stock and are being accreted over an estimated life of five years. The Series B Preferred Stock and the Series C Preferred Stock qualify as Tier 1 capital.  
Dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock are paid quarterly at an annual rate of 5% until February 15, 2015, at which time the annual rate will increase to 9%. The book value of the Series C Preferred Stock was $1,001,000 at June 30, 2014 and dividends are paid quarterly at an annual rate of 9%. The Series C Preferred Stock may not be redeemed until all Series B Preferred Stock has been redeemed, repurchased or otherwise acquired by the Company.  All redemptions are subject to the approval of the Company’s federal banking regulatory agency.

In 2012, Treasury sold the Series B Preferred Stock and the Series C Preferred Stock to one or more third parties. None of the outstanding shares of the Series B Preferred Stock or the Series C Preferred Stock are currently held by Treasury.


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On November 8, 2012, First Community entered into a TARP Securities Purchase Option Agreement with certain holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock. Pursuant to the TARP Securities Purchase Option Agreement, First Community had the option, but was not required, to repurchase from such certain holders their shares of Series B Preferred Stock at a discount. $16,824,000 face amount, or 16,824 shares, of Series B Preferred Stock were subject to the discount option. As described below, all Series B Preferred Stock shares subject to the TARP Securities Purchase Option Agreement have been repurchased.

On March 12, 2013, pursuant to the terms of the TARP Securities Purchase Option Agreement, the Company repurchased 9,500 shares, or $9.5 million face amount, of its Series B Preferred Stock at $690.00 per share. The total cost of repurchasing these shares was approximately $6.6 million which included accrued and unpaid dividends earned on the shares through the date of repurchase. A gain on retirement of preferred stock of $2.9 million was recorded through accumulated deficit.

On September 30, 2013, pursuant to the terms of the TARP Securities Purchase Option Agreement the Company repurchased 7,324 shares, or $7.3 million face amount, of its Series B Preferred Stock at $728.61 per share. The total cost of repurchasing these shares was $5.3 million which included accrued and unpaid dividends earned on the shares through the date of repurchase. A gain on retirement of preferred stock of $2.0 million was recorded through accumulated deficit.



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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. This report may contain certain forward-looking statements, such as discussions of the Company’s pricing and fee trends, credit quality and outlook, liquidity, new business results, expansion plans, anticipated expenses and planned schedules. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company, are identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. Actual results could differ materially from the results indicated by these statements because the realization of those results is subject to many risks and uncertainties, including those described in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and other sections of the Company’s December 31, 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company’s other filings with the SEC, and other risks and uncertainties, including changes in interest rates, general economic conditions and those in the Company’s market area, legislative/regulatory changes, including the rules adopted by the U.S. Federal banking authorities to implement the Basel III capital accords, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Company’s success in raising capital, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Company’s market area and accounting principles, policies and guidelines. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required under the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations of the SEC, we do not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
    
First Community, an Illinois corporation, is the holding company for First Community Financial Bank. Through the Bank, we provide a full range of financial services to individuals and corporate clients.

The Bank has banking centers, located at 2801 Black Road, Joliet, Illinois, 24 West Gartner Road, Suite 104, Naperville, Illinois, 25407 South Bell Road, Channahon, Illinois, 14150 South U.S. Route 30, Plainfield, Illinois, 13901 South Bell Road, Homer Glen, Illinois, and 7020 South County Line Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois.

Through these banking centers the Bank offers a full range of deposit products and services, as well as credit and operational services. Depository services include: Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), tax depository and payment services, automatic transfers, bank by mail, direct deposits, money market accounts, savings accounts, and various forms and terms of certificates of deposit (CDs), both fixed and variable rate. The Bank attracts deposits through advertising and by pricing depository services competitively. Credit services include: commercial and industrial loans, real estate construction and land development loans, conventional and adjustable rate real estate loans secured by residential properties, real estate loans secured by commercial properties, customer loans for items such as home improvements, vehicles, boats and education offered on installment and single payment bases, as well as government guaranteed loans including Small Business Administration loans, and letters of credit. Bank operation services include: cashier’s checks, traveler’s checks, collections, currency and coin processing, wire transfer services, deposit bag rentals, and stop payments. Other services include servicing of secondary market real estate loans, notary services, and signature guarantees. The Bank does not offer trust services at this time.
Highlights
Loans increased $16.3 million to $664.4 million, from to June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
Noninterest bearing deposit accounts increased $16.4 million from June 30, 2013 to $125.2 million at June 30, 2014.
Net interest income stabilized and increased to $7.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to $7.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.
Pre-tax pre-provision income was $2.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to $2.3 million for the same quarter in 2013.
Effective July 2014, First Community implemented a reorganization of duties and four positions were eliminated. The job eliminations will result in $555,000 in annual salary and benefit savings which will be realized starting in the first quarter of 2015.
Nonperforming assets declined by $16.6 million from June 30, 2013 and $7.1 million from March 30, 2014 to $12.4 million at June 30, 2014.
Nonperforming assets were 1.35% of total assets at June 30, 2014 compared to 2.24% at March 31, 2014 and 3.47% at June 30, 2013.

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Nonperforming loans declined by $6.8 million in the second quarter of 2014, a 44.41% decrease. Non-performing loans have decreased $17.9 million or 67.89% since June 30, 2013.
Provision for loan losses expense decreased from $2.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and $1.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 to $667,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. The results reflect the substantial improvement in the credit quality of the loan portfolio since June 30, 2013.
Net charge-offs were $2.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, compared to $1.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and $2.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.
The allowance for loan losses represents 2.16% of total loans and 169.49% of nonperforming loans
at June 30, 2014. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans has steadily improved over the last year, from 107.12% at March 31, 2014 and 78.07% at June 30, 2013.
Balance sheet
Commercial loans increased $1.7 million in the second quarter 2014 and increased $7.5 million over year end, allowing First Community to reduce its overall reliance on commercial real estate loans.
Money market accounts increased $19.5 million in the second quarter of 2014 and $19.9 million over year end as First Community reduced its overall reliance on time deposits for funding its balance sheet.
First Community’s ratio of tangible common stockholders’ equity to tangible assets was 9.55% at June 30, 2014, compared to 9.93% at March 31, 2014, and 9.86% at December 31, 2013.
Book value per common share increased $0.10 to $5.32 at June 30, 2014, compared to $5.22 at March 31, 2014, and increased $0.08 compared to $5.24 at December 31, 2013.
Revenues
Net interest income was $7.3 million for the second quarter of 2014 compared to $6.8 million for the first quarter of 2014, an increase of $488,000 due largely to loan growth and a reduction in nonperforming assets.
Noninterest income was $845,000 for the second quarter of 2014 compared to $621,000 for the first quarter of 2014. This included $483,000 of income related to proceeds received from a bank owned life insurance policy, in addition to $28,000 in gains on the sale of loans and $38,000 in gains on the sale of securities.
Non-interest expense
Noninterest expense was $5.4 million for the second quarter of 2014 compared to $4.7 million for the first quarter of 2014. The difference related to the reversal of an accrual for a contingent liability recorded during the first quarter of 2014, and write downs based on updated appraisals on the value of foreclosed assets during the second quarter of 2014 in the amount of $369,000,
Salaries and benefits expense decreased $70,000 or 2.5% from the first quarter of 2014 and increased $84,000 from the same period in 2013 due to additions to mortgage lending staff and the additions of two market presidents.
Occupancy expense decreased $34,000 or 7.2% in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the first quarter of 2014 due to the purchase of our previously leased Channahon branch building in the second quarter in 2014.


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2014
2013
 
Second Quarter
First Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Third Quarter
Second Quarter
Selected Operating Data
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)(unaudited)
Interest income
$
8,842

$
8,356

$
8,800

$
8,609

$
8,595

Interest expense
1,582

1,584

1,601

1,514

1,575

Net interest income
7,260

6,772

7,199

7,095

7,020

Provision for loan losses
667

1,999

4,086

1,216

1,468

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
6,593

4,773

3,113

5,879

5,552

Noninterest income
845

621

424

306

317

Noninterest expense
5,411

4,657

4,853

5,079

5,066

Income (loss) before income taxes
2,027

737

(1,316
)
1,106

803

Income tax expense (benefit)
557

231

(572
)
(14,102
)

Income (loss)
1,470

506

(744
)
15,208

803

Net income (loss) applicable to First Community Financial Partners, Inc.
1,470

506

(744
)
15,208

803

Dividends and accretion on preferred shares
(144
)
(145
)
(177
)
(236
)
(236
)
Redemption of preferred shares



1,988


Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders
$
1,326

$
361

$
(921
)
$
16,960

$
567

 
 
 
 
 
 
Per Share Data
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
$
0.08

$
0.02

$
(0.06
)
$
1.05

$
0.04

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
$
0.08

$
0.02

$
(0.06
)
$
1.03

$
0.03

Book value per common share
$
5.32

$
5.22

$
5.24

$
5.34

$
4.29

Weighted average common shares - basic
16,548,399

16,398,348

16,231,167

16,198,676

16,155,938

Weighted average common shares - diluted
16,740,390

16,642,021

16,231,167

16,403,793

16,299,591

Common shares outstanding - end of period
16,548,563

16,548,313

16,333,582

16,221,413

16,175,938

 
 
 
 
 
 
Performance Ratios
 
 
 
 
 
Annualized return on average assets
0.60
%
0.17
%
(0.42
)%
8.05
%
0.27
%
Annualized return on average common equity
5.66
%
1.67
%
(3.40
)%
71.68
%
2.72
%
Net interest margin
3.45
%
3.29
%
3.52
 %
3.47
%
3.39
%
Interest rate spread
3.26
%
3.10
%
3.32
 %
3.26
%
3.19
%
Efficiency ratio (1)
66.76
%
62.99
%
63.66
 %
68.63
%
67.52
%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
124.87
%
125.03
%
125.67
 %
128.05
%
126.06
%
Average loans to average deposits
89.68
%
90.95
%
92.97
 %
92.29
%
88.94
%
Footnotes:
(1)  We calculate our efficiency ratio by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income.

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June 30, 2014
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
September 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
Selected Balance Sheet Data
(dollars in thousands)(unaudited)
Total assets
$
922,128

$
870,058

$
867,576

$
852,409

$
837,108

Total securities (1)
168,072

149,902

142,283

144,111

116,270

Loans
664,390

661,898

652,131

659,040

648,081

Allowance for loan losses
(14,383
)
(16,351
)
(15,820
)
(20,203
)
(20,634
)
Net loans
650,007

645,547

636,311

638,837

627,447

Total deposits
763,632

729,426

725,401

698,330

708,412

Subordinated debt
19,319

19,312

19,305

19,298

13,791

Other borrowed funds
30,890

25,798

25,563

38,659

28,536

Shareholders’ equity (2)
94,266

92,534

91,587

92,660

82,756

 

 
 
 
 
Asset Quality

 
 
 
 
Nonperforming loans(3)
8,486

15,264

23,194

20,303

26,429

Nonperforming assets(4)
12,414

19,465

27,610

24,517

29,014

Nonperforming loans (3) to total loans
1.28
%
2.31
%
3.56
%
3.08
%
4.08
%
Nonperforming assets(4) to total assets
1.35
%
2.24
%
3.18
%
2.88
%
3.47
%
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
169.49
%
107.12
%
68.21
%
99.51
%
78.07
%
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
2.16
%
2.47
%
2.43
%
3.07
%
3.18
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital Ratios

 
 
 
 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets(5)
9.55
%
9.93
%
9.86
%
10.16
%
8.30
%
Average equity to average total assets
10.54
%
10.66
%
10.85
%
9.91
%
9.77
%
Tier 1 leverage
8.79
%
8.76
%
8.87
%
9.22
%
9.41
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital
10.52
%
9.61
%
9.77
%
10.48
%
11.53
%
Total risk-based capital
14.44
%
13.37
%
13.55
%
14.41
%
14.80
%

Footnotes:
(1)  Includes available for sale securities recorded at fair value and Federal Home Loan Bank stock at cost.
(2)  Includes shareholders’ equity attributable to outstanding shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, and Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C.
(3)  Nonperforming loans include loans on non-accrual status and those past due more than 90 days and still accruing interest.
(4)  Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans and other real estate owned.
(5)  Tangible common equity to tangible assets is total shareholders' equity less preferred stock divided by total assets.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Selected Quarterly Financial Data
 
 
 
 
 
2014
2013
 
Second Quarter
First Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Third Quarter
Second Quarter
Selected Operating Data
(dollars in thousands)(unaudited)
Net interest income
$
7,260

$
6,772

$
7,199

$
7,095

$
7,020

Noninterest income
845

621

424

306

317

Noninterest expense
5,411

4,657

4,853

5,079

5,066

Adjusted pre-tax pre-provision income
$
2,694

$
2,736

$
2,770

$
2,322

$
2,271










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Results of Operations
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the largest component of our income, and is affected by the interest rate environment and the volume and the composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Our interest-earning assets include loans, interest-bearing deposits in other banks, investment securities, and federal funds sold. Our interest-bearing liabilities include deposits, advances from the FHLB, subordinated debentures, repurchase agreements and other short-term borrowings.
The following tables reflects the components of net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
(Dollars in thousands)
Average
Balances
Income/
Expense
Yields/
Rates
 
Average
Balances
Income/
Expense
Yields/
Rates
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans (1)
$
665,095

$
8,086

4.86
%
 
$
644,618

$
8,099

5.03
%
Investment securities (2)
152,251

737

1.94
%
 
111,744

444

1.59
%
Federal funds sold


%
 
264


%
Interest bearing deposits with other banks
24,210

19

0.31
%
 
71,242

52

0.29
%
Total earning assets
$
841,556

$
8,842

4.20
%
 
$
827,868

$
8,595

4.15
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other assets
46,789

 
 
 
26,525

 
 
Total assets
$
888,345

 
 
 
$
854,393

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOW accounts
$
75,102

$
27

0.14
%
 
$
75,379

$
41

0.22
%
Money market accounts
176,599

120

0.27
%
 
143,452

112

0.31
%
Savings accounts
26,904

10

0.15
%
 
24,947

13

0.21
%
Time deposits
345,682

976

1.13
%
 
370,486

1,075

1.16
%
Total interest bearing deposits
624,287

1,133

0.73
%
 
614,264

1,241

0.81
%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
27,610

7

0.10
%
 
27,872

8

0.11
%
Mortgage payable
593

10

6.75
%
 
781

12

6.15
%
FHLB Borrowings
2,155


%
 


%
Subordinated debentures
19,315

432

8.95
%
 
13,785

314

9.11
%
Total interest bearing liabilities
673,960

1,582

0.94
%
 
656,702

1,575

0.96
%
Non-interest bearing deposits
117,369

 
 
 
110,547

 
 
Other liabilities
3,360

 
 
 
3,656

 
 
Total liabilities
$
794,689

 
 
 
$
770,905

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders' equity
$
93,656

 
 
 
$
83,488

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and equity
$
888,345

 
 
 
$
854,393

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
$
7,260

 
 
 
$
7,020

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate spread
 
 
3.26
%
 
 
 
3.19
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest margin
 
 
3.45
%
 
 
 
3.39
%
Footnotes:
(1) Average loans include nonperforming loans.
(2) No tax-equivalent adjustments were made, as the effect thereof was not material.


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Net interest income was $7.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, an increase of $240,000, or 3.4%, from $7.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The net interest margin was 3.45% for this period in 2014 and 3.39% for the same period in 2013. The net interest income and margin increase was due to an increase in loan volume in addition to decreases in our overall cost of funds as a result of lower interest rates on deposits.
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2014
2013
(Dollars in thousands)
Average
Balances
Income/
Expense
Yields/
Rates
Average
Balances
Income/
Expense
Yields/
Rates
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans (1)
$
662,886

$
15,751

4.75
%
$
641,705

$
16,487

5.14
%
Investment securities (2)
148,553

1,413

1.90
%
109,350

870

1.59
%
Federal funds sold


%
8,544

11

0.26
%
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks
21,334

37

0.35
%
82,900

117

0.28
%
Total Earning Assets
$
832,773

$
17,201

4.13
%
$
842,499

$
17,485

4.15
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other assets
45,360

 
 
41,911

 
 
Total assets
$
878,133

 
 
$
884,410

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOW accounts
$
74,536

$
58

0.16
%
$
72,482

$
88

0.24
%
Money market accounts
171,852

239

0.28
%
152,667

250

0.33
%
Savings accounts
25,965

20

0.15
%
25,235

28

0.22
%
Time deposits
346,617

1,952

1.13
%
381,347

2,245

1.18
%
Total interest bearing deposits
618,970

2,269

0.73
%
631,731

2,611

0.83
%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
26,483

14

0.11
%
25,547

15

0.12
%
Mortgage payable
621

20

6.44
%
804

25

6.22
%
Subordinated debentures
19,312

863

8.94
%
10,048

443

8.82
%
Total interest bearing liabilities
666,497

3,166

0.95
%
668,130

3,094

0.93
%
Noninterest bearing deposits
115,099

 
 
113,984

 
 
Other liabilities
3,917

 
 
3,858

 
 
Total liabilities
$
785,513

 
 
$
785,972

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders' equity
$
92,620

 
 
$
98,438

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and equity
$
878,133

 
 
$
884,410

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
$
14,035

 
 
$
14,391

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate spread
 
 
3.18
%
 
 
3.22
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest margin
 
 
3.37
%
 
 
3.42
%
Footnotes:
(1) Average loans include nonperforming loans.
(2) No tax-equivalent adjustments were made, as the effect thereof was not material.

Net interest income was $14.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $356,000, or 2.47%, from $14.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The net interest margin was 3.37% for this period in 2014 and 3.42% for the same period in 2013. The decrease in net interest income was the result of declines in our loan yields and increases in

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subordinated debt interest expense. These decreases were somewhat offset by decreases in our overall cost of funds as a result of lower interest rates on deposits, in addition to increases in yields on investment securities as a result of the growth in the securities portfolio over the past year.
Rate/Volume Analysis

The following table sets forth certain information regarding changes in our interest income and interest expense for the periods noted (dollars in thousands):
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
2014 Compared to 2013
 
Average Volume
Average Rate
Mix
Net Increase (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Income
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
257

$
(261
)
$
(9
)
$
(13
)
Investment securities
159

99

35

293

Federal funds sold




Interest bearing deposits with other banks
(34
)
3

(2
)
(33
)
Total interest income
382

(159
)
24

247

 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
 
 
 
NOW accounts
$

$
(14
)
$

$
(14
)
Money market accounts
26

(15
)
(3
)
8

Savings accounts
1

(4
)

(3
)
Time deposits
(73
)
(28
)
2

(99
)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
(1
)


(1
)
FHLB advances




Mortgage payable
(3
)
1


(2
)
Subordinated debentures
126

(5
)
(3
)
118

Total interest expense
$
76

$
(65
)
$
(4
)
$
7

 
 
 
 
 
Change in net interest income
$
306

$
(94
)
$
28

$
240


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Six months ended June 30,
 
2014 Compared to 2013
 
Average Volume
Average Rate
Mix
Net Increase (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Income
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
540

$
(1,235
)
$
(41
)
$
(736
)
Investment securities
315

168

60

543

Federal funds sold
(11
)
(11
)
11

(11
)
Interest bearing deposits with other banks
(88
)
29

(21
)
(80
)
Total interest income
756

(1,049
)
9

(284
)
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
 
 
 
NOW accounts
$
2

$
(31
)
$
(1
)
$
(30
)
Money market accounts
32

(38
)
(5
)
(11
)
Savings accounts
1

(9
)

(8
)
Time deposits
(207
)
(95
)
9

(293
)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
1

(2
)

(1
)
FHLB Advances




Mortgage payable
(6
)
1


(5
)
Subordinated debentures
409

6

5

420

Total interest expense
$
232

$
(168
)
$
8

$
72

 
 
 
 
 
Change in net interest income
$
524

$
(881
)
$

$
(356
)

Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses was $667,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $1.5 million for the same period in 2013. Net charge-offs decreased to $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $2.8 million for the same period in 2013. Nonperforming loans decreased 63.41% from $23.2 million at December 31, 2013 to $8.5 million at June 30, 2014. In addition, nonperforming loans decreased 67.89% or $17.9 million from $26.4 million at June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

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Noninterest Income
    
Noninterest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 increased from the same periods in 2013. Service charges on deposit accounts were up in the current year, primarily due to overdraft fees charged as the result of increases in current year overdraft balances. Service charge income increased period over period also as a result of increased demand deposits. There were loan sales during the second quarter of 2014, relating primarily to SBA loans and there were no such sales in the second quarter of 2013. The Company’s residential mortgage operation, which started in late 2011, increased volumes significantly during the past three years; however, the first and second quarters of 2014 showed lower volumes than prior quarters and in turn lower mortgage fee income. In addition, there was an increase in other noninterest income, which was primarily due to recognition of income in the first quarter of 2014 from an earnest deposit of approximately $288,000 for a loan sale that did not occur. Further, there was $483,000 in income related to proceeds received from a bank owned life insurance policy.

The following table sets forth the components of noninterest income for the periods indicated:    
 
Three months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2014
2013
2014
2013
Service charges on deposit accounts
$
152

$
95

$
283

$
177

Gain on sale of loans
28


32

265

Gain on foreclosed assets, net


19


Gain on sale of securities
38


38


Mortgage fee income
83

107

140

214

Other
544

(33
)
953

50

Total noninterest income
$
845

$
169

$
1,465

$
706


Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense decreased slightly for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. Salaries and employee benefits increased for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 as a result of salary adjustments. In addition, during the first quarter 2013, there was no incentive accrual as the Company’s incentive plan was still in development after the consolidation of the Bank’s. During the third quarter of 2013, First Community added three additional staff members to its residential mortgage loan operation, therefore increasing salary and benefits expense. However, the overall decrease in non-interest expense from the prior year is a result of the cost savings due to consolidation of the Banks, including lower costs related to data processing. We continue to see improvements in asset quality, and in turn, the costs related to our problem assets. During the first quarter of 2014, we saw the reversal of an accrual for a contingent liability for approximately $210,000 which is included in other expense. During the second quarter of 2014 writedowns were taken on foreclosed assets as a result of updated appraisals received during the quarter. Decreases in other expenses were noted due to the reductions in FDIC insurance as a result of the decrease in total assets of the Bank and the lifting of the Bank’s Memoranda of Understanding during the third quarter of 2013.

The following table sets forth the components of noninterest expense for the periods indicated:
 
Three months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2014
2013
2014
2013
Salaries and employee benefits
$
2,785

$
2,701

5,640

5,188

Occupancy and equipment expense
577

520

1,102

1,091

Data processing
249

221

478

527

Professional fees
372

350

697

704

Advertising and business development
213

128

341

281

Losses on sale and writedowns of foreclosed assets, net
369

196

369

196

Foreclosed assets, net of rental income
55

62

135

141

Other expense
791

740

1,309

1,984

Total noninterest expense
$
5,411

$
4,918

$
10,071

$
10,112




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Income Taxes
    
Prior to the consolidation of the Banks, the Company filed four tax returns, one consolidated return for the parent and FCB Joliet and one for each other banking subsidiary. Because of multiple returns, we separately calculated income tax expense, established deferred tax assets and determined valuation allowances.   Subsequent to the consolidation, the Company now calculates income tax expense on a consolidated basis.           

Under U.S. GAAP, a valuation allowance against a net deferred tax asset is required to be recognized if it is more-likely-than-not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The determination of the realizability of the deferred tax asset is highly subjective and dependent upon judgment concerning management’s evaluation of both positive and negative evidence, forecasts of future income, applicable tax planning strategies and assessments of current and future economic and business conditions.
Prior to the merger of the Banks in 2013, the Company determined a valuation allowance was necessary for two of those bank charters as of December 31, 2012, largely based on negative evidence including cumulative losses caused by credit losses in its loan portfolio and general uncertainty surrounding future economic and business conditions.
The Company evaluates the need for a deferred tax asset valuation allowance on an ongoing basis, considering both positive and negative evidence. As of September 30, 2013, positive evidence included seven consecutive quarters of income, continued improvement in asset quality ratios, termination of our Memoranda of Understanding with our banking regulators, completion of our consolidation in March 2013 and the prospect that other key drivers of profitability would continue in the future. Negative evidence included no available taxes paid in open carryback years, no significant tax planning opportunties to accelerate taxable income and that 2013 would be the first year of taxable income since 2007. Based on the Company’s assessment of all available evidence, management determined that it was more-likely-than-not that the deferred tax asset would be realized. Therefore, at September 30, 2013, the Company released its $15.6 million valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets resulting in a credit to income tax expense.
    
The Company realized income tax expense of $557,000 and $788,000 for three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively compared with $0 and $34,000 of income tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase in income taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same periods in 2013 was a result of the new tax structure and the release of the deferred tax valuation allowance during the third quarter of 2013. Management now expects normalized income tax expense for the remainder of 2014 and beyond.

Financial Condition
Our assets totaled $922.1 million and $867.6 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Total loans at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $664.4 million and $652.1 million, respectively. Total deposits were $763.6 million and $725.4 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The increase in noninterest bearing deposits from $112.0 million at December 31, 2013 to $125.2 million at June 30, 2014 was a result of efforts to grow our core deposits. Interest-bearing deposits also have seen some growth during 2014 as a result of the competitive rates offered in the current year. The increase in total assets was funded by increases in noninterest bearing deposits from year-end, and consisted of new loans and investments in available for sale securities in an effort to deploy additional liquidity. Borrowed funds, consisting of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and a mortgage note payable, totaled $30.9 million and $25.6 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The increase in other borrowed funds during the first six months of 2014 related to increases in securities sold under agreements to repurchase, as clients increased their balances in these accounts.
Total shareholders’ equity was $94.3 million and $91.6 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The overall increase was a result of the net income for the six months ended June 30, 2014, along with the changes in other comprehensive income during the quarter related to the market value of the investment portfolio.

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Loans
The loan portfolio consists principally of loans to individuals and small- and medium-sized businesses within our primary market area. The table below shows our loan portfolio composition (dollars in thousands):
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
 
Amount
% of Total
 
Amount
% of Total
 
Amount
% of Total
Construction and Land Development
$
15,060

2
%
 
$
20,745

3
%
 
$
22,207

3
%
Farmland and Agricultural Production
7,659

1
%
 
8,505

1
%
 
7,474

1
%
Residential 1-4 Family
95,284

14
%
 
86,770

13
%
 
78,294

12
%
Commercial Real Estate
369,854

56
%
 
366,689

56
%
 
375,010

58
%
Commercial
166,975

25
%
 
159,427

24
%
 
155,096

24
%
Consumer and other
9,784

2
%
 
10,315

2
%
 
10,320

2
%
Total Loans
$
664,616

100
%
 
$
652,451

100
%
 
$
648,401

100
%
Total loans increased by $12.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014 as a result of new loan originations. New loans originated during the first six months of 2014 were primarily in the commercial real estate, commercial, and residential 1-4 family categories.

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Allowance for Loan Losses

Management reviews the level of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. The methodology used to assess the adequacy of the allowance includes the allocation of specific and general reserves. The specific component relates to loans that are impaired. For such loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the collateral value, discounted cash flows or observable market price of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. These qualitative factors include local economic trends, concentrations, management experience, and other elements of the Company’s lending operations.

At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the allowance for loan losses was $14.4 million and $15.8 million, respectively, with a resulting allowance to total loans ratio of 2.16% and 2.43%, respectively. Over the past year, we have seen a reduction in the allowance to total loan percentage from 3.18% at June 30, 2013 to 2.16% at June 30, 2014. This decrease is the result of the reduction in nonperforming assets and an improving loss history which is the starting point for the Company’s allowance for loan loss calculation.

Net charge-offs for the three months ended June 30, 2014 amounted to $2.6 million, compared to $2.8 million for the same period in 2013.

Charge-offs and recoveries for each major loan category are shown in the table below:
 
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2013
Balance at beginning of period
$
16,351

$
21,931

$
15,820

$
22,878

Charge-offs:
 
 
 
 
Construction and Land Development

109

1,186

1,288

Farmland and Agricultural Production




Residential 1-4 Family
88

189

156

411

Commercial Real Estate
2,494

686

2,677

1,397

Commercial
264

1,785

1,067

2,475

Consumer and other

374

16

593

Total charge-offs
$
2,846

$
3,143

$
5,102

$
6,164

Recoveries:
 
 
 
 
Construction and Land Development
18

198

38

879

Farmland and Agricultural Production




Residential 1-4 Family
5

16

19

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Commercial Real Estate
149

136

825

154

Commercial
39

28

110

130

Consumer and other


6

8

Total recoveries
$
211

$
378

$
998

$
1,220

Net charge-offs
2,635

2,765

4,104

4,944

Provision for loan losses
667

1,468

2,667

2,700

Allowance for loan losses at end of period
$
14,383

$
20,634

$
14,383

$
20,634

Selected loan quality ratios:
 
 
 
 
Net charge-offs to average loans
1.59
%
1.72
%
1.27
%
1.54
%
Allowance to total loans
2.16
%
3.18
%
2.16
%
3.18
%
Allowance to nonperforming loans
169.49
%
78.07
%
169.49
%
78.07
%


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The following table provides additional detail of the balance of the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment:
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Balance at end of period applicable to:
Amount
% of Total Loans
 
Amount
% of Total Loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction and Land Development
$
1,139

8
%
 
$
2,711

17
%
Farmland and Agricultural Production
453

3
%
 
427

3
%
Residential 1-4 Family
1,191

8
%
 
1,440

9
%
Commercial Real Estate
7,710

54
%
 
7,909

50
%
Commercial
3,598

25
%
 
3,183

20
%
Consumer and other
292

2
%
 
150

1
%
Total
$
14,383

100
%
 
$
15,820

100
%



Impaired Loans
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining the impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.
Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case by case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis using the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or the loan’s obtainable market price due to financial difficulties of the borrower.
Residential 1-4 family and consumer loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement.
There were approximately $8.5 million of nonperforming loans at June 30, 2014 which were down from $23.2 million at December 31, 2013. While there were credits downgraded during the six months ended June 30, 2014, loan sales of approximately $8.3 million which took place during March and June of 2014 helped to reduce the balance from December 31, 2013. In addition, the decrease was the result of current year charge-offs and paydowns.
Impaired loans were $16.5 million and $28.6 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Included in impaired loans at June 30, 2014 were $2.7 million in loans with valuation allowances totaling $416,000, and $13.8 million in loans without a valuation allowance. Included in impaired loans at December 31, 2013 were $9.9 million in loans with valuation allowances totaling $2.4 million, and $18.7 million in loans without a valuation allowance.
The following presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans and loans past due over 90 days and still accruing:
 
June 30, 2014
December 31, 2013
June 30, 2013
Non-accrual loans
$
8,025

$
22,843

$
26,370

Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more
461

351

59

Non-performing loans
8,486

23,194

26,429

Troubled debt restructures accruing interest
2,522

3,167

12,453


We define potential problem loans as loans rated substandard which are still accruing interest.  We do not necessarily expect to realize losses on all potential problem loans, but we recognize potential problem loans carry a higher probability of default and require additional attention by management.  The aggregate principal amounts of potential problem loans as of June 30, 2014

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and December 31, 2013 were approximately $6.7 million and $3.8 million, respectively.  Management believes it has established an adequate allowance for probable loan losses as appropriate under U.S. GAAP.
Investment Securities
Investment securities serve to enhance the overall yield on interest earning assets while supporting interest rate sensitivity and liquidity positions, and as collateral on public funds and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. All securities are classified as available for sale as the Company intends to hold the securities for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Securities available for sale are reported at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of other comprehensive income, net of the related deferred tax effect. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities.
The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale (in thousands) are as follows:
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
 
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Government sponsored enterprises
$
21,638

$
21,736

 
$
22,185

$
22,277

Residential collateralized mortgage obligations
40,497

40,489

 
23,444

23,237

Residential mortgage backed securities
28,864

29,514

 
27,924

28,006

Corporate securities
18,882

19,070

 
29,013

29,092

State and political subdivisions
55,088

55,896

 
38,217

38,704

Total securities available for sale
$
164,969

$
166,705

 
$
140,783

$
141,316

Available for sale securities increased $25.4 million to $166.7 million at June 30, 2014 from $141.3 million at December 31, 2013, as the Company continued to invest excess cash during the first quarter of 2014.     
Securities with a fair value of $44.0 million and $41.0 million were pledged as collateral on public funds, securities sold under agreements or for other purposes as required or permitted by law as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Deposits

Deposits, which include noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits, savings deposits and time deposits, are the primary source of the Company’s funds. The Company offers a variety of products designed to attract and retain customers, with a primary focus on building and expanding relationships. The Company continues to focus on establishing comprehensive relationships with business borrowers, seeking deposits as well as lending relationships.

The following table sets forth the composition of our deposits at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):
 
June 30, 2014
December 31, 2013
 
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
$
125,233

16.40
%
$
111,955

15.43
%
NOW and money market accounts
260,404

34.09
%
240,537

33.17
%
Savings
26,590

3.48
%
24,399

3.36
%
Time deposit certificates, $100,000 or more
223,138

29.23
%
223,436

30.80
%
Other time deposit certificates
128,267

16.80
%
125,074

17.24
%
Total
$
763,632

100.00
%
$
725,401

100.00
%
    
Total deposits increased $38.2 million to $763.6 million at June 30, 2014, from $725.4 million at December 31, 2013. The increase was primarily related to the increase in noninterest bearing demand deposits which helped to improve the Company’s core deposits and lower the Company’s overall cost of funds. Increases in NOW and money market accounts can be attributed to a customer selling their business and depositing approximately $15.0 million into these types of accounts during the second quarter of 2014.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our goal in liquidity management is to satisfy the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers as well as our operating cash needs with cost-effective funding. Our Board of Directors has established an Asset/Liability Policy in order to achieve and maintain earnings performance consistent with long-term goals while maintaining acceptable levels of interest rate risk, a “well-capitalized” balance sheet, and adequate levels of liquidity. This policy designates the Bank’s Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) as the body responsible for meeting these objectives. The ALCO, which includes members of management, reviews liquidity on a periodic basis and approves significant changes in strategies that affect balance sheet or cash flow positions.

Overall deposit levels are monitored on a constant basis as are liquidity policy levels. Primary sources of liquidity include cash and due from banks, short-term investments such as federal funds sold, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and our investment portfolio, which can also be used as collateral on public funds. Alternative sources of funds include unsecured federal funds lines of credit through correspondent banks, brokered deposits, and FHLB advances. The Bank has established contingency plans in the event of extraordinary fluctuations in cash resources.

The following table reflects the average daily outstanding, year-end outstanding, maximum month-end outstanding and weighted average rates paid for each of the categories of short-term borrowings:
 
June 30, 2014
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:
 
 
Balance:
 
 
Average daily outstanding
$
26,483

$
23,993

Outstanding at end of period
30,320

24,896

Maximum month-end outstanding
30,320

32,431

Rate:
 
 
Weighted average interest rate during the year
0.10
%
0.14
%
Weighted average interest rate at end of the period
0.10
%
0.11
%
 
 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings:
 
 
Balance:
 
 
Average daily outstanding
$
1,111

$
330

Outstanding at end of period


Maximum month-end outstanding


Rate:
 
 
Weighted average interest rate during the year
0.13
%
0.15
%
Weighted average interest rate at end of the period
%
%

Provisions of the Illinois banking laws place restrictions upon the amount of dividends that can be paid to the Company by the Bank. The availability of dividends may be further limited because of the need to maintain capital ratios satisfactory to applicable regulatory agencies. As of June 30, 2014, the Bank was unable to pay dividends due to having an accumulated deficit.

The Company and 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 Bank’s financial results and condition. 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 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. In addition, the Bank remains subject to certain of the FDIC’s de novo bank requirements until the Bank has been chartered for a period longer than seven years. Until October 28, 2015, the Bank is required, among other items, to obtain FDIC approval for any material change to its business plan.

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 following table) of total and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets and of Tier I

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capital to average assets, each as defined in the applicable regulations. Management believes, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject.

As of June 30, 2014, the Bank was well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. Currently, 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 following table. Bank regulators can modify capital requirements as part of their examination process. Moreover, the U.S. federal banking authorities’ approval of the Basel III Rules will affect the Company’s and the Bank’s capital requirements. See Note 12 to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.
The Company and the Bank’s capital amounts and ratios as of the dates noted are presented in the following table (dollar amounts in thousands):
 
Actual
Minimum Capital Requirement
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
 
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
$
104,828

14.44
%
$
58,078

8.00
%
 N/A
 N/A
First Community Financial Bank
103,192

13.92
%
59,317

8.00
%
$
74,146

10.00
%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
76,359

10.52
%
29,039

4.00
%
 N/A
 N/A
First Community Financial Bank
93,902

12.66
%
29,658

4.00
%
44,488

6.00
%
Tier I capital (to average assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
76,359

8.79
%
34,737

4.00
%
 N/A
 N/A
First Community Financial Bank
93,902

10.80
%
34,780

4.00
%
43,475

5.00
%
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
$
103,635

13.55
%
$
61,177

8.00
%
 N/A
 N/A
First Community Financial Bank
100,758

12.93
%
62,357

8.00
%
$
77,947

10.00
%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
74,688

9.77
%
30,588

4.00
%
 N/A
 N/A
First Community Financial Bank
91,116

11.69
%
31,179

4.00
%
46,768

6.00
%
Tier I capital (to average assets)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
74,688

8.87
%
33,680

4.00
%
 N/A
 N/A
First Community Financial Bank
91,116

10.81
%
33,707

4.00
%
42,133

5.00
%



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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
The Company is party to credit related financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of these commitments. The Company follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.
Our off-balance sheet arrangements and contractual obligations are summarized in the table that follows for the periods noted.
 
June 30, 2014
December 31, 2013
Commitments to extend credit
$
114,573

$
116,572

Standby letters of credit
9,390

17,497

Performance letters of credit
161


 
$
124,124

$
134,069




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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. When establishing the allowance for loan losses, management categorizes loans into risk categories generally based on the nature of the collateral and the basis of repayment.
    
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses, and may require the Company to recognize adjustments to its allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examinations.

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as either doubtful or substandard. For such loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the collateral value, discounted cash flows or observable market price of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers nonclassified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. These qualitative factors consider local economic trends, concentrations, management experience, and other elements of the Company’s lending operations.
Foreclosed Assets
Assets acquired through loan foreclosure or other proceedings are initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. After foreclosure, foreclosed assets are held for sale and are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs of disposal. Any valuation adjustments required at the date of transfer are charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequently, unrealized losses and realized gains and losses on sales are included in other noninterest income. Operating results from foreclosed assets are recorded in other noninterest expense.
Income taxes
Deferred taxes are provided using the liability method. Deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, operating loss and tax credit carryforwards while deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax basis. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
The Company follows the accounting guidance related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which sets out a consistent framework to determine the appropriate level of tax reserves to maintain for uncertain tax positions. There were no uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized or sustained upon examination. The term more-likely-than-not means a likelihood of more than 50 percent; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 1 to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of recent accounting pronouncements including respective dates of adoption and effects on our results of operations and financial condition.




Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not applicable





Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of June 30, 2014. Based upon that evaluation, the chief executive officer along with the chief financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, were effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or any of their property is subject, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to their respective businesses.

Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not applicable

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable


Item 5. Other Information
None

Item 6. Exhibits
See Exhibit Index


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
FIRST COMMUNITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
 
 
 Date: August 13, 2014
/s/ Roy C. Thygesen
 
Roy C. Thygesen
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 Date: August 13, 2014
/s/ Glen L. Stiteley
 
Glen L. Stiteley
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)




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Exhibit Index
31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
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Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013; and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.



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