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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

xAnnual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016

OR

oTransition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from _______________ to ______________________

Commission File No. 0-23433

WAYNE SAVINGS BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 31-1557791
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
151 North Market Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) Zip Code

(330) 264-5767

(Registrant’s telephone number)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.10 per share The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. YES o   NO x

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. YES o   NO x

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 twelve months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such 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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See 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   Smaller Reporting Company x

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES o   NO x

As of March 1, 2017, the latest practicable date, there were 2,781,839 issued and outstanding shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock. The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, computed by reference to the last closing price on February 28, 2017, as reported on the Nasdaq Global Market, was approximately $44.3 million.

 

 

 

Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.

Form 10-K

For the Year Ended December 31, 2016

 

PART I.  
Item 1. Business 1
Item 1A. Risk Factors 31
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 36
Item 2. Properties 37
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 38
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 38
     
PART II.  
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 38
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 40
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 42
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 51
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 53
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 114
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 114
Item 9B. Other Information 115
PART III.  
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 115
Item 11. Executive Compensation 115
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and  Related Stockholder Matters 115
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 115
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services 115
     
PART IV.  
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 116
     

 

 

PART I

 

ITEM 1.Business

 

General

 

Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.

 

Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), is a unitary thrift holding company for Wayne Savings Community Bank (the “Bank”). The only significant asset of the Company is its investment in the Bank. The Bank conducts its business from eleven full-service locations. The Company’s principal office is located at 151 North Market Street, Wooster, Ohio, and its telephone number at that address is (330) 264-5767. At December 31, 2016, the Company had total assets of $454.8 million, total deposits of $383.7 million, and stockholders’ equity of $41.0 million, or 9.0% of total assets.

 

Wayne Savings Community Bank

 

The Bank is an Ohio-chartered stock savings and loan association headquartered in Wooster, Ohio. The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Bank has been a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) System since 1937.

 

The Bank is a community-oriented institution offering a full range of consumer and business financial services to the local community. The Bank’s primary lending and deposit gathering area includes Wayne, Holmes, Ashland, Medina and Stark counties, where it operates eleven full-service offices. This contiguous five-county area is located in northeast Ohio, and is an active manufacturing and agricultural market. The Bank’s principal business activities consist of originating one-to-four family residential real estate loans, multi-family residential, commercial and nonresidential real estate loans. The Bank also originates non-real estate, secured commercial loans, consumer loans, and to a lesser extent, construction loans. The Bank also invests in mortgage-backed securities, obligations issued by state and political subdivisions and a small position of private-label collateralized mortgage obligations and other liquid investments, such as United States Government securities, federal funds, and deposits in other financial institutions.

 

The Bank’s primary objective for the loan portfolio is to pursue and maintain a diversified composition of mortgage, commercial and consumer loans to manage both risk and return, while meeting the needs of the markets we serve. A secondary objective is to continue shifting the longer duration, lower yielding mortgage loans and securities into adjustable rate commercial loans. Mortgage loans and refinancing caused by the continued low interest rate environment generated a $32.5 million increase in one-to-four family residential mortgage loans from $160.9 million, or 63.3% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2012, to $193.4 million, or 56.8% of the total loan portfolio, at December 31, 2016. This increase was mainly due to growth in our 15 year fixed-rate mortgage product and our 30 year one-to-four family residential construction loans as interest rates remained at their historic low levels during the period. Over the previous five year-end periods, commercial business lending and commercial lending collateralized by multi-family properties increased by $8.9 million and $1.6 million, respectively. Nonresidential real estate loans and commercial loans generally carry higher yields and shorter terms than one-to-four family loans. The increased emphasis on commercial lending has diversified the loan portfolio, expanded the Company’s product offerings and broadened the Company’s customer base and its corresponding ability to cross sell its varied product offerings. This change in emphasis has also resulted in increased staffing expense and, in the current economic environment, increased provisions for loan losses due to the higher inherent risk associated with commercial lending activities. Loan demand increased during the current year due to the low interest rate environment and increased sales efforts in the commercial lending division resulting in an increase in the loan portfolio funded by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents and increased deposit balances.

 

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Market Area/Local Economy

 

The Bank, headquartered in Wooster, Ohio, operates in Wayne, Ashland, Medina, Holmes and Stark Counties in northeast Ohio. Wooster is located in Wayne County and is approximately midway between Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio.

 

Wayne County is characterized by a diverse economic base, which is not dependent on any particular industry. It is one of the leading agricultural counties in the state. Since 1892, Wooster has been the headquarters of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, the agricultural research arm of The Ohio State University. In addition, Wayne County is also the home base of several nationally known companies including The J.M. Smucker Company, and the Wooster Brush Company. It is also the home of many industrial plants, including LuK USA, Artiflex, JLG Industries and Gerber Industries. The City of Wooster has a regional medical center, with a successful city-owned hospital and significant commitment by the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic through state of the art medical facilities. Wayne County is also known for its excellence in education. The College of Wooster was founded in 1866 and serves 2,100 students during the school season. Other quality educational opportunities are offered by the Agricultural Technical Institute of The Ohio State University, and Wayne College, a branch of The University of Akron. In Wayne County, the Bank operates four full-service offices in Wooster, one stand-alone drive-thru facility and one full-service office in each of Rittman and Creston, both in northern Wayne County, adjacent to Medina County.

 

Ashland County, which is located due west of Wayne County, also has a diverse economic base. In addition to its agricultural segment, Ashland County has manufacturing plants producing rubber and plastics, machinery, transportation equipment, chemicals, apparel, and other items. Ashland is also the home of Ashland University, which was founded in 1878 and serves approximately 6,600 students. The City of Ashland is the county seat and the location of two of the Bank’s branch offices, one of which is an in-store branch.

 

Medina County, located just north of Wayne County, is the center of a fertile agricultural region. While farming remains the largest industry in the county in terms of dollar value of goods produced, over 100 small manufacturing firms also operate in the county. The City of Medina is located in the center of the Cleveland-Akron-Lorain Standard Consolidated Statistical Marketing Area. Medina is located approximately 30 miles south of Cleveland and 15 miles west of Akron. Due to its proximity to Akron and Cleveland, a majority of Medina County’s labor force is employed in these two cities. The Bank operates one full-service office in Medina County, which is located in the Village of Lodi, in the southernmost part of the county, adjacent to Wayne County.

 

Holmes County, located directly south of Wayne County, has a mostly rural economy. The local economy depends mostly upon agriculture, light manufacturing, fabrics, and wood products. Because of the scenic beauty and a large Amish community, revenues from tourism are becoming increasingly significant. The county is also noted for its many fine cheese-making operations. A large number of Holmes County residents are employed in Wayne County. The City of Millersburg is the county seat and the location of one of the Bank’s branch offices.

 

Stark County, located directly east of Wayne County, is characterized by a diverse economy that includes a rich manufacturing heritage, which results in the production of a wide variety of products. In addition to manufacturing, Stark County also has a strong agricultural base including the production of dairy products. The major employers in North Canton are Diebold Incorporated (a major manufacturer of bank security products and automated teller machines), the Timken Company (a world-wide manufacturer of tapered roller bearings and power transmission components and systems) and the Timken Steel Company (a world-wide manufacturer specialty steels). Jackson Township is the home to the Westfield Belden Village

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Shopping Center, while Plain Township is a residential and agricultural area with a few widely scattered light industries. North Canton is the location of one of the Bank’s branches.

 

Lending Activities

 

General. Historically, the principal lending activity of the Company was the origination of fixed and adjustable rate mortgage (“ARM”) loans collateralized by one-to-four family residential properties located in its market area. The Company originated ARM loans for retention in its portfolio, and fixed-rate loans eligible for resale in the secondary mortgage market. The Company continues to originate residential mortgage loans but is increasing the emphasis on the origination of loans collateralized by nonresidential and multi-family residential real estate, as well as commercial business loans. In addition, the Company is increasing its emphasis on the origination of consumer loans to broaden services offered to customers.

 

The Company has sought to make its interest-earning assets more interest rate sensitive by originating adjustable rate loans, such as ARM loans, home equity loans, and medium-term consumer loans. The Company also purchases mortgage-backed securities generally with estimated remaining average lives of five years or less. At December 31, 2016, approximately $173.6 million, or 50.9%, of the Company’s total loans consisted of loans with adjustable interest rates.

 

The Company continues to actively originate fixed-rate mortgage loans, generally with 15 to 30 year terms to maturity, collateralized by one-to-four family residential properties. One-to-four family fixed-rate residential mortgage loans generally are originated and underwritten according to standards that allow the Company to sell such loans in the secondary mortgage market for purposes of managing interest rate risk and liquidity. From November 2005 until January 2009, the Company decided to retain all one-to-four family, fixed-rate residential mortgage loan originations with terms of 15 and 30 years to manage the size of the portfolio and to provide higher yields as compared to alternative investments. In accordance with a policy adopted by the Bank’s Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) that permits limited loan sales to address interest rate risk and liquidity concerns, during the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company sold $5.5 million and $5.9 million, respectively, of fixed-rate residential mortgage loans into the secondary market to limit the buildup of interest rate risk and to provide pipeline funding during a period where a large number of originations were occurring due to refinancing activity by consumers. The Company retains servicing on its sold mortgage loans. The Company also originates interim construction loans on one-to-four family residential properties.

 

The Company has continued to develop the commercial business loan program in order to increase the Company’s interest rate sensitive assets, increase interest income and diversify both the loan portfolio and the Company’s customer base. The Company has four experienced commercial lenders to manage this portfolio. The Company targets small local businesses with loan amounts in the $50,000 - $1.0 million range with a majority of loans under $500,000. Overall, commercial business loans increased to $23.2 million at December 31, 2016, compared to $14.2 million at December 31, 2012, nonresidential real estate and land loans increased from $65.8 million, or 25.9% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2012, to $107.8 million, or 31.6% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2016.

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Analysis of Loan Portfolio. Set forth below is certain information relating to the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio, by type of loan as of the dates indicated.

 

   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012 
   $   %   $   %   $   %   $   %   $   % 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Mortgage loans:                                                  
     One-to-four family residential(1)  $193,424    56.76%   $179,732    58.97%   $169,676    61.67%   $166,728    62.02%   $160,910    63.25% 
     Residential construction loans   2,744    0.81%    6,177    2.03%    2,922    1.06%    4,951    1.84%    2,170    0.85% 
     Multi-family residential   11,425    3.35%    12,474    4.09%    12,203    4.43%    14,011    5.21%    9,790    3.85% 
     Non-residential real estate/land(2)   107,788    31.63%    86,470    28.37%    71,795    26.09%    67,133    24.97%    65,761    25.85% 
          Total mortgage loans   315,381    92.54%    284,853    93.46%    256,596    93.25%    252,823    94.04%    238,631    93.80% 
Other loans:                                                  
     Consumer loans(3)   2,193    0.64%    1,904    0.62%    2,311    0.84%    1,110    0.41%    1,517    0.60% 
     Commerial business loans   23,215    6.81%    18,031    5.92%    16,275    5.91%    14,915    5.55%    14,245    5.60% 
          Total other loans   25,408    7.46%    19,935    6.54%    18,586    6.75%    16,025    5.96%    15,762    6.20% 
     Total loans before net items   340,789    100.00%    304,788    100.00%    275,182    100.00%    268,848    100.00%    254,393    100.00% 
Less:                                                  
     Loans in process   4,719         8,065         6,121         4,217         2,647      
     Deferred loan origination fees   747         765         683         682         569      
     Allowance for loan losses   3,040         2,837         2,769         2,819         3,328      
          Total loans receivable, net  $332,283        $293,121        $265,609        $261,130        $247,849      

 

 

(1)Includes equity loans collateralized by second mortgages in the aggregate amount of $15.8 million, $15.3 million, $14.7 million, $14.3 million and $14.8 million, as of December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Such loans have been underwritten on substantially the same basis as the Company’s first mortgage loans.
(2)Includes land loans of $4.9 million, $3.6 million, $2.9 million, $2.7 million and $2.3 million as of December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(3)Includes second mortgage loans of $217,000, $332,000, $415,000, $566,000 and $683,000, as of December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

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Loan Maturity and Repricing Schedule.  The following table sets forth certain information as of December 31, 2016, regarding the dollar amount of loans maturing in the Company’s portfolio based on their contractual terms to maturity. Demand loans, loans having no stated schedule of repayments and no stated maturity, and overdrafts are reported as due in one year or less. Adjustable and floating rate loans are included in the period in which interest rates are next scheduled to adjust rather than in the period in which they mature, and fixed-rate loans are included in the period in which the final contractual repayment is due.

 

   Within One
Year
   One
Through
Three Years
   Three
Through
Five Years
   Five Through
Ten Years
   Ten
Through
Twenty
Years
   Beyond
Twenty
Years
   Total 
Mortgage loans:                            
     One-to-four family
          residential:
                                   
          Adjustable  $22,297   $13,087   $10,592   $493   $   $   $46,469 
          Fixed   6,293    785    740    31,499    58,659    48,979    146,955 
     Construction:                                   
          Adjustable                            
          Fixed                   281    2,463    2,744 
     Multi-family
          residential,
          nonresidential and
          land:
                                   
          Adjustable   19,450    38,874    49,902    2,666            110,892 
          Fixed   2,278    1,426    96    471    4,050        8,321 
Other loans:                                   
     Commercial business
          loans
   7,591    3,746    10,442    1,436            23,215 
     Consumer   379    646    866    153    149        2,193 
                                    
Total loans  $58,288   $58,564   $72,638   $36,718   $63,139   $51,442   $340,789 

 

The following table sets forth at December 31, 2016, the dollar amount of all fixed-rate and adjustable rate loans maturing or repricing after December 31, 2017.

 

   Fixed   Adjustable 
   (In thousands) 
Mortgage loans:          
     One-to-four family residential  $140,662   $24,172 
     Construction   2,744     
     Multi-family, nonresidential and land   6,043    91,442 
Consumer   1,757    57 
Commercial business   7,192    8,432 
     Total loans  $158,398   $124,103 

 

One-to-Four Family Residential Real Estate Loans. A significant part of the Company’s lending activity consists of the origination of one-to-four family, owner-occupied, residential mortgage loans on properties located in the Company’s market area. The Company also originates loans to commercial customers secured by one-to-four family non-owner occupied properties. The Company generally does not originate one-to-four family residential loans secured by properties outside of its market area. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $193.4 million, or 56.8%, of its total loan portfolio invested in loans secured by one-to-four family residential mortgage properties.

 

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The Company’s fixed-rate loans generally are originated and underwritten according to standards that permit resale in the secondary mortgage market (so-called “conforming mortgages”) and, in accordance with the “Qualified Mortgage” (“QM”) rules that became effective January 10, 2014 as issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) will be considered to be Qualified Mortgages. Certain loans may be originated with certain exceptions that make the loans non-conforming and not qualified mortgages. These loans are limited in number and are reported to the Bank’s Board of Directors on a quarterly basis as exceptions to the Bank’s Loan Policy.

 

Whether the Company can or will sell fixed-rate loans into the secondary market, however, depends on a number of factors including the Company’s portfolio mix, interest rate risk and liquidity positions, and market conditions. The Company’s fixed-rate mortgage loans are amortized on a monthly basis with principal and interest due each month. One-to-four family residential real estate loans often remain outstanding for significantly shorter periods than their contractual terms because borrowers may refinance or prepay loans at their option. The Company’s one-to-four family residential portfolio has increased $13.7 million or 7.6%, from December 31, 2015, to December 31, 2016. Sales into the secondary market were $5.5 million and $5.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Such sales generally constituted current period originations. There were no loans identified as held for sale for any of the five years presented.

 

The Company currently offers one-to-four family residential mortgage loans with terms typically ranging from 15 to 30 years, and with adjustable or fixed interest rates. Originations of fixed-rate mortgage loans versus ARM loans are monitored on an ongoing basis and are affected significantly by the level of market interest rates, customer preference, the Company’s interest rate risk position, and loan products offered by the Company’s competitors. The low interest rate environment over the last few years has resulted in a strong customer preference for fixed-rate mortgage loans.

 

The Company offers one ARM loan product. The Treasury ARM loan adjusts annually with interest rate adjustment limitations of 2% per year and with a cap of 3% or 5% on total rate increases or decreases over the life of the loan. The index on the Treasury ARM loan is the weekly average yield on U.S. Treasury securities, adjusted to a constant maturity of one year plus a margin. However, these loans are underwritten at the fully indexed interest rate. All loans require monthly principal and interest payments and negative amortization is not permitted. One-to-four family residential ARM loans totaled $46.5 million, or 13.6% of the Company’s total loan portfolio at December 31, 2016.

 

The primary purpose of offering ARM loans is to make the Company’s loan portfolio more interest rate sensitive. However, as the interest income earned on ARM loans varies with prevailing interest rates, such loans do not offer the Company as predictable cash flows compared to long-term, fixed-rate loans. ARM loans carry increased credit risk associated with potentially higher monthly payments by borrowers as general market interest rates increase. It is possible, therefore, that during periods of rising interest rates, the risk of default on ARM loans may increase due to the upward adjustment of interest costs to the borrower. Management believes that the Company’s credit risk associated with its ARM loans is reduced because the Company has either a 3% or 5% cap on interest rate increases during the life of its ARM loans.

 

The Company also offers home equity loans and equity lines of credit collateralized by a second mortgage on the borrower’s principal residence. In underwriting these home equity loans, the Company requires that the maximum loan-to-value ratios, including the principal balances of both the first and second mortgage loans, not exceed 85%. The home equity loan portfolio consists of adjustable rate loans which use the prime rate as published in The Wall Street Journal as the interest rate index. Home equity loans include fixed term adjustable rate loans, as well as lines of credit. As of December 31, 2016, the Company’s home equity loan portfolio totaled $15.8 million, or 8.2%, of its one-to-four family mortgage loan portfolio.

 

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The Company’s one-to-four family residential first mortgage loans customarily include due-on-sale clauses, which are provisions giving the Company the right to declare a loan immediately due and payable in the event, among other things, that the borrower sells or otherwise disposes of the underlying real property serving as security for the loan. Due-on-sale clauses are an important means of adjusting the rates on the Company’s fixed-rate mortgage loan portfolio.

 

Regulations limit the amount that a savings association may lend relative to the appraised value of the real estate securing the loan, as determined by an appraisal at the time of loan origination. The Company’s lending policies limit the maximum loan-to-value ratio on both fixed-rate and ARM loans without private mortgage insurance to 80% of the lesser of the appraised value or the purchase price of the property to serve as collateral for the loan. However, the Company makes one-to-four family real estate loans with loan-to-value ratios in excess of 80% which require private mortgage insurance. The Company requires fire and casualty insurance, on all properties securing real estate loans made by the Company and flood insurance, where applicable. The Company requires title insurance on all properties securing real estate except the 10 year loan product and lot loans.

 

Multi-Family Residential Real Estate Loans. Loans secured by multi-family real estate constituted approximately $11.4 million, or 3.4%, of the Company’s total loan portfolio at December 31, 2016. The Company’s multi-family real estate loans are secured by multi-family residences, such as apartment buildings. At December 31, 2016, most of the Company’s multi-family loans were secured by properties located within the Company’s market area with an average balance of $497,000 At December 31, 2016, the Company’s largest multi-family real estate loan had a principal balance of $2.7 million. Multi-family real estate loans currently are offered with adjustable interest rates or short-term balloon maturities, although in the past the Company originated fixed-rate long-term multi-family real estate loans. The terms of each multi-family loan are negotiated on a case-by-case basis, although such loans typically have adjustable interest rates tied to a market index, and amortize over 15 to 25 years. The Company currently does not have any multi-family real estate construction loans.

 

Loans secured by multi-family real estate generally involve a greater degree of credit risk than one-to-four family residential mortgage loans and carry larger loan balances. This increased credit risk is a result of several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans and borrowers, the effects of general economic conditions on income-producing properties, and the increased difficulty of evaluating and monitoring these types of loans. Furthermore, the repayment of loans secured by multi-family real estate is typically dependent upon the successful operation of the related real estate property. If the cash flow from the project is reduced, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan may be impaired.

 

Nonresidential Real Estate and Land Loans. Loans secured by nonresidential real estate constituted approximately $102.9 million, or 30.2%, of the Company’s total loan portfolio at December 31, 2016 compared to $82.9 million or 27.2% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2015. The Company has continued its strategy to diversify the loan portfolio and has experienced growth in loan demand over the past year. The Company’s nonresidential real estate loans are secured by improved property such as offices, small business facilities, and other nonresidential buildings. At December 31, 2016, approximately $62.9 million, or 61.1%, of these loans are borrower occupied. At December 31, 2016, most of the Company’s nonresidential real estate loans were secured by properties located within the Company’s market area. The Company’s largest nonresidential real estate loan at December 31, 2016 had a principal balance of $2.8 million and the average balance of such loans was $383,000. The terms of each nonresidential real estate loan are negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Nonresidential real estate loans are currently offered with adjustable interest rates or short-term balloon maturities, although in the past the Company has originated fixed-rate, long-term, nonresidential real estate loans. Nonresidential real estate loans originated by the Company generally amortize over 15 to 25 years. The Company currently does not emphasize nonresidential real estate construction loans. Included in the loan tables above are nonresidential construction loans totaling $3.2 million which were undisbursed at December 31, 2016.

 

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Loans secured by nonresidential real estate generally involve a greater degree of risk than one-to- four family residential mortgage loans and carry larger loan balances. This increased credit risk is a result of several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans and borrowers, the effects of general economic conditions on income-producing properties, and the increased difficulty of evaluating and monitoring these types of loans. Furthermore, the repayment of loans secured by non-residential real estate is typically dependent upon the successful operation of the related real estate project. If the cash flow from the project is reduced, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan may be impaired.

 

The Company also originates a limited number of land loans secured by individual improved and unimproved lots for future residential construction. In addition, the Company originates loans to commercial customers with land held as the collateral. Also included in this total were developed building lots of approximately $721,000. Land loans totaled $4.2 million at December 31, 2016.

 

Residential Construction Loans. To a lesser extent, the Company originates loans to finance the construction of one-to-four family residential property. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $2.7 million of its total loan portfolio invested in construction loans. The Company makes construction loans to private individuals and to builders. Loan proceeds are disbursed in increments as construction progresses and as inspections warrant. Construction loans are typically structured as permanent one-to-four family loans originated by the Company with a 12-month construction phase. Accordingly, upon completion of the construction phase, there is no change in interest rate or term to maturity of the original construction loan, nor is a new permanent loan originated.

 

Commercial Business Loans. Commercial business loans totaled $23.2 million, or 6.8% of the Company’s total loan portfolio at December 31, 2016. The Company has four experienced commercial lenders and plans to pursue commercial lending growth as part of the Company’s strategic plan to diversify the loan portfolio.

 

Commercial loans carry a higher degree of risk than one-to-four family residential loans. Such lending typically involves large loan balances concentrated in a single borrower or groups of related borrowers for rental or business properties. In addition, the payment experience on loans secured by income-producing properties is typically dependent on the success of the operation of the related project and thus is typically affected by adverse conditions in the real estate market and in the economy. The Company originates commercial loans generally in the $50,000 to $1.0 million range with the majority of these loans being under $500,000. Commercial loans are generally underwritten based on the borrower’s ability to pay and assets such as buildings, land and equipment are taken as additional loan collateral. Each loan is evaluated for a level of risk and assigned a rating from “1” (the highest quality rating) to “7” (the lowest quality rating).

 

Consumer Loans. Ohio savings associations are authorized to invest in secured and unsecured consumer loans in an aggregate amount which, when combined with investments in commercial paper and corporate debt securities, does not exceed 20% of an association’s assets. In addition, an Ohio savings association is permitted to invest up to 5% of its assets in loans for educational purposes.

 

As of December 31, 2016, consumer loans totaled $2.2 million, or 0.6%, of the Company’s total loan portfolio. The principal types of consumer loans offered by the Company are second mortgage loans, fixed-rate auto and truck loans, unsecured personal loans, and loans secured by deposit accounts. Consumer loans are offered primarily on a fixed-rate basis with maturities generally less than ten years.

 

The Company’s second mortgage consumer loans are secured by the borrower’s principal residence with a maximum loan-to-value ratio, including the principal balances of both the first and second mortgage

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loans, of 85% or less. Such loans are offered on a fixed-rate basis with terms of up to ten years. At December 31, 2016, second mortgage loans totaled $217,000, or 0.1%, of one-to-four family mortgage loans.

 

The underwriting standards employed by the Company for consumer loans include a determination of the applicant’s credit history and an assessment of the applicant’s ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan. The quality and stability of the applicant’s monthly income are determined by analyzing the gross monthly income from primary employment, and additionally from any verifiable secondary income. Creditworthiness of the applicant is of primary consideration. However, where applicable, the underwriting process also includes a comparison of the value of the collateral in relation to the proposed loan amount.

 

Consumer loans entail greater credit risk than one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans that are unsecured or secured by assets that depreciate rapidly, such as automobiles, mobile homes, boats, and recreational vehicles. In such cases, repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment for the outstanding loan and the remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower. In particular, amounts realizable on the sale of repossessed automobiles may be significantly reduced based upon the condition of the automobiles and the current level of demand for used automobiles. The Company adds a general provision on a regular basis to its consumer loan loss allowance, based on, among other factors, general economic conditions and prior loss experience. See “—Delinquencies and Classified Assets—Nonperforming and Impaired Assets,” and “—Classification of Assets” for information regarding the Company’s loan loss experience and reserve policy.

 

Loan Originations, Solicitation, Processing and Commitments. Loan originations are derived from a number of sources such as real estate agent referrals, existing customers, borrowers, builders, attorneys and walk-in customers. The Company has also entered into a number of participation loans with high quality lead lenders. The participations are outside the Company’s normal lending area and diversify the loan portfolio. Upon receiving a loan application, the Company obtains a credit report and employment verification to verify specific information relating to the applicant’s employment, income, and credit standing. In the case of a real estate loan, an appraiser approved by the Company appraises the real estate intended to secure the proposed loan. An underwriter in the Company’s loan department checks the loan application file for accuracy and completeness, and verifies the information provided. Conventional mortgage loans up to $240,000 can be approved by the mortgage loan underwriter. The mortgage department manager and mortgage department underwriter can also both approve loans that meet all requirements to be sold on the secondary market and comply with Freddie Mac underwriting of up to $417,000. All loans up to $300,000 can be approved by the Vice President, Commercial Lending. Any loans between $300,000 and $500,000 must be approved by the Senior Vice President/Senior Loan Officer or the President and Chief Executive Officer. The Loan Committee must approve loans from $500,000 to $3.0 million and loans in excess of $3.0 million must be approved by the Board of Directors. The Loan Committee meets once a week to review and verify that loan officer approvals of loans are made within the scope of management’s authority. All approvals are subsequently ratified monthly by the full Board of Directors. Fire and casualty insurance is required at the time the loan is made and throughout the term of the loan. After the loan is approved, a loan commitment letter is promptly issued to the borrower. At December 31, 2016, the Company had commitments to originate $1.6 million of loans.

 

The commitment letter specifies the terms and conditions of the proposed loan including the amount of the loan, interest rate, amortization term, a brief description of the required collateral, and required insurance coverage. The borrower must provide proof of fire and casualty insurance on the property serving as collateral, which insurance must be maintained during the full term of the loan. A title search of the property is required on all loans secured by real property.

 

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Origination, Purchase and Sale of Loans.  The table below shows the Company’s loan origination, purchase and sales activity for the periods indicated.

 

   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014 
   (In thousands) 
Total loans receivable, net at beginning of period  $293,121   $265,609   $261,130 
  Loans originated:               
     One-to-four family residential(1)(2)   48,889    46,360    32,257 
     Multi-family residential   365    1,709     
     Nonresidential real estate/land(2)   33,070    8,674    10,186 
     Consumer loans   623    901    645 
     Commercial loans   9,842    6,930    5,599 
          Total loans originated   92,789    64,574    48,687 
  Loans sold:               
     Whole loans   (5,489)   (5,877)   (6,595)
          Total loans sold   (5,489)   (5,877)   (6,595)
Mortgage loans transferred to REO   (118)   (308)   (330)
Loan repayments   (48,020)   (30,877)   (37,283)
     Total loans receivable, net at end of period  $332,283   $293,121   $265,609 

 

(1)Includes loans to finance the construction of one-to-four family residential properties and loans originated for sale in the secondary market.
(2)Includes loans to finance the sale of real estate acquired through foreclosure.

 

Loan Origination Fees and Other Income. In addition to interest earned on loans, the Company generally receives loan origination fees. The Company accounts for loan origination fees in accordance with FASB ASC 310-20. To the extent that loans are originated or acquired for the Company’s portfolio, FASB ASC 310-20 requires that the Company defer loan origination fees and costs and amortize such amounts as an adjustment of yield over the life of the loan by use of the level yield method. FASB ASC 310-20 reduces the amount of revenue recognized by many financial institutions at the time such loans are originated or acquired. Fees deferred under FASB ASC 310-20 are recognized into income immediately upon prepayment or the sale of the related loan. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $747,000 in deferred loan origination fees. Loan origination fees are volatile sources of income. Such fees vary with the volume and type of loans and commitments made and purchased, principal repayments, and competitive conditions in the mortgage markets, which in turn respond to the demand for and availability of money.

 

The Company receives other operating income that consists primarily of, ATM fees, merchant fees, late charges, income from REO operations, and other miscellaneous income and fees. The Company recognized other operating income of $464,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016, and $459,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

Loans to One Borrower. Savings associations are subject to the same limits as those applicable to national banks, which under current regulations restrict loans to one borrower to an amount equal to 15% of unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus on an unsecured basis, and an additional amount equal to 10% of unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus if the loan is secured by readily marketable collateral (generally, financial instruments and bullion, but not real estate). At December 31, 2016, the Company’s largest concentration of loans to one borrower totaled $4.7 million. All of the loans in this concentration were

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current in accordance with their original terms at December 31, 2016. The Company had no loans at December 31, 2016, which exceeded the loans to one borrower regulations.

 

Delinquencies and Classified Assets

 

Delinquencies. The Company’s collection procedures provide that when a loan is 15 days past due, a computer-generated late charge notice is sent to the borrower requesting payment, plus a late charge. This notice is followed with a letter again requesting payment when the payment becomes 20 days past due. If delinquency continues, at 30 days another collection letter is sent and personal contact efforts are attempted, either in person or by telephone, to strengthen the collection process and obtain reasons for the delinquency. Also, a repayment plan is established. If a loan becomes 60 days past due, the loan becomes subject to possible legal action if suitable arrangements to repay have not been made. In addition, for residential mortgage loans the borrower is given information which provides access to consumer counseling services, to the extent required by HUD regulations. When a loan continues in a delinquent status for 90 days or more, and a repayment schedule has not been established or adhered to by the borrower, a notice of intent to foreclose is sent to the borrower, giving 30 days to cure the delinquency. If not cured, foreclosure proceedings are initiated.

 

Nonperforming and Impaired Assets. Loans are reviewed on a regular basis and are placed on a non-accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the collection of additional interest is doubtful. Mortgage loans are placed on non-accrual status generally when either principal or interest is 90 days or more past due and management considers the interest uncollectible. Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on non-accrual status is charged against interest income.

 

Under the provisions of FASB ASC 310-10, a loan is defined as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. In applying the provisions of FASB ASC 310-10, the Bank considers one-to-four family residential loans and consumer installment loans to be homogeneous and therefore excluded from separate identification for evaluation of impairment. The exception to this rule is a Troubled Debt Restructured loan or “TDR”. A loan is considered a TDR when the Bank concedes to terms normally not extended to a borrower experiencing a financial hardship. With respect to the Bank’s multi-family, commercial and nonresidential loans, and the evaluation of impairment thereof, such loans are collateral dependent and, as a result, are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $3.1 million of impaired loans, of which $2.3 million were performing in accordance with their terms at such date.

 

At December 31, 2016, the Company had nonperforming loans totaling $1.6 million comprised of $1.5 million in one-to-four family residential mortgage loans and $85,000 in nonresidential real estate loans. The ratio of nonperforming and impaired loans to loans receivable was 1.2% at December 31, 2016. At December 31, 2016, the largest nonperforming residential real estate loan totaled $212,000. In the opinion of management, as of December 31, 2016, no significant unreserved loss is anticipated on any nonperforming loan. At December 31, 2015, the Company had nonperforming loans of $1.9 million and a ratio of nonperforming and impaired loans to loans receivable of 1.7%. Of the nonperforming loans at December 31, 2015, $1.7 million were one-to-four family residential mortgage loans and $208,000 were nonresidential real estate loans. The Company has historically realized limited losses on such loans primarily because these loans are underwritten with a maximum 85% loan-to-value ratio.

 

Real estate acquired by the Company as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure (“REO”) is deemed REO until such time as it is sold. When REO is acquired, it is recorded at fair value, less estimated selling expenses. Valuations are periodically performed by management, and any subsequent decline in fair value is charged to operations.

 

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The following table sets forth information regarding our non-accrual and impaired loans and real estate acquired through foreclosure at the dates indicated. For all the dates indicated, the Company did not have any material loans which had been restructured pursuant to FASB ASC 310-40.

 

   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Non-accrual loans:                         
     Mortgage loans:                         
          One-to-four family residential  $1,473   $1,733   $2,740   $1,851   $2,097 
          All other mortgage loans                    
          Nonresidential real estate loans   85    208    350    1,045    3,123 
     Non-mortgage loans:                         
          Commercial business loans           96    2    32 
          Consumer                   4 
Total non-accrual loans   1,558    1,941    3,186    2,898    5,256 
Accruing loans 90 days or more
     delinquent
                    
Total nonperforming loans (1)   1,558    1,941    3,186    2,898    5,256 
Loans deemed impaired (2)   2,305    2,888    3,850    8,698    9,225 
Total nonperforming and impaired loans   3,863    4,829    7,036    11,596    14,481 
Total real estate owned (3)   2    14    179        318 
Total nonperforming and impaired assets  $3,865   $4,843   $7,215   $11,596   $14,799 
Total nonperforming and impaired loans
     to net loans receivable
   1.16%    1.65%    2.65%    4.44%    5.84% 
Total nonperforming and impaired loans
     to total assets
   0.85%    1.11%    1.68%    2.83%    3.60% 
Total nonperforming and impaired assets
     to total assets
   0.85%    1.12%    1.73%    2.83%    3.68% 

 

 

(1)Includes $933,000 of impaired loans at December 31, 2016.
(2)Includes loans deemed impaired of $2.3 million at December 31, 2016 that were performing as of such date.
(3)Represents the net book value of property acquired by the Company through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure.

 

During the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, gross interest income of $148,000 and $155,000 would have been recorded on loans that were accounted for on a non-accrual basis if the loans had been current throughout the period. Interest income recognized on non-accrual loans totaled $22,000 and $16,000 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The Company recognized interest income on impaired loans for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 of $106,000 and $172,000, respectively.

 

The following table sets forth information with respect to loans past due 60-89 days and 90 days or more in our portfolio at the dates indicated.

 

   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012 
   (In thousands) 
Loans past due 60-89 days  $419   $329   $495   $292   $341 
Loans past due 90 days or more   1,044    1,112    1,786    1,435    2,501 
     Total past due 90 days or more  $1,463   $1,441   $2,281   $1,727   $2,842 

 

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Classification of Assets. Federal regulations provide for the classification of loans and other assets such as debt and equity securities considered by the FDIC to be of lesser quality as “substandard,” “doubtful,” or “loss” assets. An asset is considered “substandard” if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. “Substandard” assets include those characterized by the “distinct possibility” that the savings institution will sustain “some loss” if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as “doubtful” have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified “substandard,” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make “collection or liquidation in full,” on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, “highly questionable and improbable.” Assets classified as “loss” are those considered “uncollectible” and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted. Assets that do not expose the savings institution to risk sufficient to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories, but which possess some weaknesses, are required to be designated “special mention” by management.

 

When a savings institution classifies problem assets as either substandard or doubtful, it is required to establish general allowances for loan losses in an amount deemed prudent by management. General allowances represent loss allowances that have been established to recognize the inherent risk associated with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to particular problem assets. When a savings institution classifies problem assets as “loss,” it is required either to establish a specific allowance for losses equal to 100% of the amount of the assets so classified, or to charge-off such amount. A savings institution’s determination as to the classification of its assets and the amount of its valuation allowances is subject to review by the FDIC, which can order the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances. The Company regularly reviews the problem loans in its portfolio to determine whether any loans require classification in accordance with applicable regulations.

 

The following table sets forth the aggregate amount of the Company’s classified assets at the dates indicated.

 

   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012 
   (In thousands) 
Substandard assets (1)  $6,693   $8,035   $9,696   $11,081   $14,798 
Doubtful assets                    
Loss assets                    
     Total classified assets  $6,693   $8,035   $9,696   $11,081   $14,798 

 

 

(1)       Includes REO, if any at the dates indicated.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses. In determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses at any point in time, management and the Board of Directors apply a systematic process focusing on the risk of loss in the loan portfolio. First, delinquent nonresidential, multi-family and commercial loans are evaluated individually for potential impairment in their carrying value. Second, management applies historic loss experience to the individual loan types in the portfolio. In addition to the historic loss percentage, management employs an additional risk percentage based on factors identified by management as representative of the overall risk in the economy. However, the analysis of the allowance for loan losses requires an element of judgment and is subject to the possibility that the allowance may need to be increased, with the corresponding reduction in earnings.

 

During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, the Company added $365,000, $1,175,000 and $333,000, respectively, to the provision for loan losses. The Company’s allowance for loan losses totaled $3.0 million, $2.8 million, and $2.8 million for the three years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 respectively. The provision for loan losses in the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

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was based on the level of nonperforming loans and charge-offs, as well as the size and risk profile of the loan portfolio and assessments of internal and external factors as prescribed by regulation. While management believes that the Company’s current allowance for loan losses is adequate, there can be no assurance that the allowance for loan losses will be adequate to cover losses that may in fact be realized in the future or that additional provisions for loan losses will not be required. To the best of management’s knowledge, all known losses as of December 31, 2016, have been recorded.

 

Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses.  The following table sets forth the analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated.

 

   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Loans receivable, gross  $335,323   $295,958   $268,378   $263,949   $251,177 
Average loans receivable, net   313,124    274,979    261,683    251,156    235,894 
Allowance balance, at beginning of period   2,837    2,769    2,819    3,328    3,854 
Provision for losses:   365    1,175    333    220    773 
     Mortgage loans:                         
          One-to-four family   (81)   (1,158)   (38)   (130)   (146)
          Residential construction                    
          Multi-family residential                    
          Non-residential real estate and land   (83)       (261)   (621)   (1,199)
     Other loans:                         
          Consumer   (1)           (2)   (11)
          Commercial           (112)       (1)
               Gross charge-offs   (165)   (1,158)   (411)   (753)   (1,357)
Recoveries:                         
     Mortgage loans:                         
          One-to-four family   1    47    8    10    42 
          Residential construction                    
          Multi-family residential                    
          Non-residential real estate and land           17          
     Other loans:                         
          Consumer       3    1    12    1 
          Commercial   2    1    2    2    15 
               Gross recoveries   3    51    28    24    58 
               Net charge-offs   (162)   (1,107)   (383)   (729)   (1,299)
                          
Allowance balance, at end of period  $3,040   $2,837   $2,769   $2,819   $3,328 
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of loans
     receivable, gross at end of period
   0.91%    0.96%    1.03%    1.07%    1.32% 
Net loan charge-offs as a percent of
     average loans receivable, net
   0.05%    0.40%    0.15%    0.29%    0.55% 
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total non-
     performing assets at end of period
   194.87%    145.12%    82.29%    97.27%    59.71% 
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-
     performing loans at end of period
   195.12%    146.16%    86.91%    97.27%    63.31% 

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Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses. The following table sets forth the allocation of allowance for loan losses by loan category for the periods indicated. Management believes that the allowance can be allocated by category only on an approximate basis. The allocation of the allowance by category is not necessarily indicative of future losses and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in any category.

 

   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012 
   Amount   % of
Loans in
Each
Category
to Total
Loans
   Amount   % of
Loans in
Each
Category
to Total
Loans
   Amount   % of
Loans in
Each
Category
to Total
Loans
   Amount   % of
Loans in
Each
Category
to Total
Loans
   Amount   % of
Loans in
Each
Category
to Total
Loans
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Mortgage loans:                                                  
     One-to-four family  $1,479    56.8%   $1,346    59.0%   $1,533    61.7%   $1,017    62.0%   $1,122    63.2% 
     Residential
          Construction
       0.8%        2.0%        1.1%        1.8%        0.8% 
     Multi-family
          Residential
   106    3.4%    153    4.1%    131    4.4%    265    5.2%    249    3.9% 
     Non-residential
          Real estate and
          land
   1,002    31.6%    1,057    28.4%    754    26.1%    1,261    25.0%    1,676    25.9% 
Other loans:                                                  
     Consumer   6    0.6%    2    0.6%    8    0.8%    5    0.4%    6    0.6% 
     Commercial   447    6.8%    279    5.9%    343    5.9%    271    5.6%    275    5.6% 
Total allowance for
     loan losses
  $3,040    100.0%   $2,837    100.0%   $2,769    100.0%   $2,819    100.0%   $3,328    100.0% 

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Investment Activities

 

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents, consisting of cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits due from other financial institutions with original maturities of three months or less, totaled $16.8 million at December 31, 2016, compared to $11.2 million at December 31, 2015, an increase of $5.6 million. The Company’s investment portfolio is comprised of investment securities, and state and local obligations classified as either held-to-maturity or available-for-sale. The carrying value of the Company’s investment securities totaled $20.9 million at December 31, 2016, compared to $26.2 million at December 31, 2015. The carrying value of the investment securities classified as held-to-maturity is carried at their back value, while those classified as available-for-sale are carried at their fair market value.

 

Liquidity levels may be increased or decreased depending upon the yields on investment alternatives and upon management’s judgment as to the attractiveness of the yields then available in relation to other opportunities and its expectation of the level of yield that will be available in the future, as well as management’s projections as to the short-term demand for funds to be used in the Company’s loan origination and other activities.

 

The Company also invests in mortgage-backed securities generally issued or guaranteed by the United States Government or agencies thereof or meeting investment grade credit quality standards in accordance with the Board-approved investment policy and regulatory guidance that is intended to increase earnings over lower yielding cash equivalents, reduce interest rate risk relative to longer duration whole loan alternatives, to provide liquidity to the institution primarily through monthly cash flows while limiting credit risk and meet Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) requirements by investing in specified loan pools. Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made either directly or by exchanging mortgage loans in the Company’s portfolio for such securities. These securities consist primarily of adjustable rate or shorter duration mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), and the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”). Total mortgage-backed securities, including those designated as available-for-sale, decreased to $59.3 million at December 31, 2016 from $77.2 million at December 31, 2015, primarily due to using the cash flow from principal reductions to fund loan growth during the current year period.

 

The Company’s holdings of private-label collateralized mortgage obligations totaled $40,000 at December 31, 2016 compared to $277,000 at December 31, 2015. All such securities were rated AAA at the time of purchase and the remaining two holdings continue to be of investment grade. These positions contain collateral that was originated during 2003 or earlier. In addition, management reviews a monthly analysis of actual and projected cash flows for these securities to determine whether or not any other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) exists. At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, no OTTI was identified with respect to these securities.

 

The Company’s objectives in investing in mortgage-backed securities vary from time to time depending upon market interest rates, local mortgage loan demand, the Company’s level of liquidity and the need for CRA investments. Mortgage-backed securities are more liquid than whole loans, can be readily sold in response to market conditions and changes in interest rates and provide monthly principal and interest cash flows that can be used to fund loan demand or reinvested in the securities portfolio. Mortgage-backed securities purchased by the Company also have lower credit risk because principal and interest are generally either insured or guaranteed by the United States Government or agencies thereof.

 

Investments in state and municipal obligations are made to generate tax-exempt income, to manage interest rate risk through call protection, to diversify security types in the investment portfolio and to meet the requirements of CRA for investments in the Bank’s CRA assessment area. Credit analysis of state and municipal obligations is completed in compliance with regulatory requirements to avoid reliance on ratings published by Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organizations (“NRSRO”).

 

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The portfolio of state and municipal obligations is reviewed on a regular basis for classification and impairment in accordance with regulatory and accounting guidance. No impairment was recognized in the portfolio at December 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015 and no obligations were classified at either date.

 

Investment Portfolio.  The following table sets forth the carrying value of the Company’s investment securities portfolio, short-term investments and FHLB stock, at the dates indicated.

 

   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014 
   Amortized
Cost
   Market
Value
   Amortized
Cost
   Market
Value
   Amortized
Cost
   Market
Value
 
   (In thousands) 
Investment portfolio:                              
                               
U.S. Government and
     agency obligations
  $32   $32   $183   $183   $226   $226 
Municipal obligations   20,532    20,651    25,397    25,931    24,731    25,511 
Mortgage-backed
     securities of government-
     sponsored entities
   59,501    59,325    77,024    77,161    88,616    89,567 
Private-label collateralized
     mortgage obligations
   41    40    274    277    491    502 
Federal Home Loan Bank
     stock
   4,226    4,226    4,226    4,226    4,226    4,226 
Total investments  $84,332   $84,274   $107,104   $107,778   $118,290   $120,032 

 

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Investment Portfolio Maturities.  The following table sets forth the scheduled final maturities, carrying values, market values and weighted average yields for the Company’s investment securities at December 31, 2016. At such date, the Company did not hold any investment securities with maturities in excess of 30 years.

 

   At December 31, 2016 
   Less than one year   One to Five Years   Five to Ten Years   More than Ten Years 
  

 

 

Amortized
Cost

  

Weighted

Average
Yield

   Amortized
Cost
  

Weighted

Average
Yield

   Amortized
Cost
  

Weighted

Average
Yield

   Amortized
Cost
  

Weighted

Average
Yield

 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Investment Portfolio:                                        
     U.S. Government and agency obligations  $    0.00%   $    0.00%   $32    1.16%   $    0.00% 
     Municipal obligations (tax equivalent yields)   1,189    5.62%    3,144    3.48%    7,959    4.30%    8,240    5.27% 
     Mortgage-backed securities of
          government-sponsored entities
   45    5.27%    3,565    2.13%    29,010    1.83%    26,881    2.24% 
     Private-label collateralized mortgage
          obligations
                   41    5.00%        0.00% 
          Total investment securities  $1,234    5.61%   $6,709    2.77%   $37,042    2.36%   $35,121    2.95% 

 

   At December 31, 2016 
   Total Investment Securities 
   Average
Life In
Years
   Amortized
Cost
   Market
Value
   Weighted
Average
Yield
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Investment Portfolio:                    
     U.S. Government and agency obligations   8.38   $32   $32    1.16% 
     Municipal obligations (tax equivalent yields)   8.98    20,532    20,651    4.63% 
     Mortgage-backed securities of
          government-sponsored entities
   10.53    59,501    59,325    2.04% 
     Private-label collateralized mortgage
          obligations
   6.55    41    40    5.00% 
          Total investment securities   10.12   $80,106   $80,048    2.71% 

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Sources of Funds

 

General. The Company receives cash for the annual ESOP loan payment and dividends from the Bank for the company to fund operating expenses, tax settlement, cash dividends to shareholders and stock repurchases. Dividends from the Bank to the Company are subject to regulatory approval as discussed under “Federal Regulation – Limitations on Capital Distributions” below.

 

Deposits are the major source of the Bank’s funds for lending and other investment purposes. In addition to deposits, the Bank derives funds from the amortization, prepayment or sale of loans and mortgage-backed securities, the sale or maturity of investment securities, operations and, if needed, advances from the FHLB, the Federal Reserve discount window, brokered CD’s and Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service “CDARS”. Scheduled loan principal repayments are a relatively stable source of funds, while deposit inflows and outflows and loan and mortgage-backed security prepayments are influenced significantly by general interest rates and market conditions. Borrowings may be used on a short-term basis to compensate for reductions in the availability of funds from other sources or on a longer term basis for general business purposes, particularly the management of interest rate risk.

 

Deposits. Consumer and commercial deposits are attracted principally from within the Bank’s market area through the offering of a broad selection of deposit instruments including checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, term certificate of deposit accounts and individual retirement accounts. The Bank accepts deposits of $100,000 or more and offers negotiated interest rates on such deposits. Deposit account terms vary according to the minimum balance required, the period of time during which the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate, among other factors. The Bank regularly evaluates its internal cost of funds, surveys rates offered by competing institutions, reviews the Bank’s cash flow requirements for lending and liquidity, and executes rate changes when deemed appropriate.

 

Deposit Portfolio. Savings and other deposits in the Company as of December 31, 2016, were comprised of the following:

 

Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
  Minimum Term  Checking and Savings Deposits  Minimum
Balance
   Balances   Percentage
of Total
Deposits
 
             (In Thousands)     
0.04%  None  Checking accounts  $100   $111,213    28.98% 
0.12%  None  Savings accounts   50    86,621    22.57% 
0.15%  None  Money market accounts   2,500    54,408    14.18% 
                      
      Certificates of Deposit               
0.21%  12 months or less  Fixed term, fixed rate   500    14,460    3.77% 
0.72%  13 to 24 months  Fixed term, fixed rate   500    24,140    6.29% 
0.92%  25 to 36 months  Fixed term, fixed rate   500    11,620    3.03% 
1.69%  37 months or more  Fixed term, fixed rate   500    75,617    19.71% 
0.30%  Negotiable  Jumbo certificates   100,000    5,654    1.47% 
              $383,733    100.00% 

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The following table sets forth the change in dollar amount of deposits in the various types of accounts offered by the Company at the dates indicated.

 

   Balance at
December 31,
2016
   Percent of
Deposits
   Increase
(Decrease)
   Balance at
December 31,
2015
   Percent
of
Deposits
   Increase
(Decrease)
   Balance at
December 31,
2014
   Percent
of
Deposits
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Checking accounts  $111,213    28.98%   $9,681   $101,532    28.01%   $9,611   $91,921    26.34% 
Savings accounts   86,621    22.57%    5,923    80,698    22.27%    3,431    77,267    22.15% 
Money market accounts   54,408    14.18%    3,017    51,391    14.18%    (564)   51,955    14.89% 
Certificates of deposit(1)                                        
Original maturities of:                                        
  12 months or less   14,460    3.77%    (2,966)   17,426    4.81%    1,510    15,916    4.56% 
  13 to 24 months   24,140    6.29%    (228)   24,368    6.72%    (267)   24,635    7.06% 
  25 to 36 months   11,620    3.03%    5,349    6,271    1.73%    (3,887)   10,158    2.91% 
  37 months or more   75,617    19.71%    5,195    70,422    19.43%    7,875    62,547    17.93% 
Negotiated jumbo   5,654    1.47%    (4,665)   10,319    2.85%    (4,204)   14,523    4.16% 
     Total  $383,733    100.00%   $21,306   $362,427    100.00%   $13,505   $348,922    100.00% 

 

 

(1)Certain Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”) are included in the respective certificate balances. IRAs totaled $28.6 million, $27.3 million and $27.3 million, as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

The following table sets forth the average dollar amount and weighted-average rate of deposits in the various types of accounts offered by the Company for the periods indicated.

 

   Year ended December 31, 2016   Year ended December 31, 2015   Year ended December 31, 2014 
   Average
Balance
   Percent
of
Deposits
   Weighted
Average
Rate
   Average
Balance
   Percent
of
Deposits
   Weighted
Average
Rate
   Average
Balance
   Percent
of
Deposits
   Weighted
Average
Rate
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Noninterest-bearing demand
     deposits
  $44,529    11.96%    0.00%   $40,566    11.52%    0.00%   $33,676    9.77%    0.00% 
Checking accounts   58,451    15.69%    0.07%    53,910    15.30%    0.06%    53,042    15.38%    0.06% 
Savings accounts   83,227    22.34%    0.12%    78,976    22.41%    0.11%    75,732    21.97%    0.11% 
Money market accounts   54,178    14.55%    0.15%    52,119    14.79%    0.15%    52,038    15.09%    0.15% 
Certificates of deposit   132,073    35.46%    1.20%    126,795    35.98%    1.10%    130,282    37.79%    1.06% 
     Total deposits  $372,458    100.00%    0.48%   $352,366    100.00%    0.45%   $344,770    100.00%    0.46% 

 

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The following table sets forth the certificates of deposit in the Company classified by rates as of the dates indicated.

 

   At December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014 
   (In Thousands) 
Rate            
0.00 - 1.00%  $55,336   $57,986   $68,351 
1.01 - 2.00%   67,353    62,258    43,132 
2.01 - 3.00%   8,779    8,539    16,178 
3.01 - 4.00%   13    13    108 
4.01 - 5.00%   10    10    10 
Total  $131,491   $128,806   $127,779 

 

The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of certificates of deposit at December 31, 2016.

 

   Amount Due 
   Less Than One
Year
   1-2 Years   2-3 Years   After 3 Years   Total 
   (In Thousands) 
Rate                    
0.00 - 1.00%  $45,582   $6,346   $3,337   $71   $55,336 
1.01 - 2.00%   10,822    15,045    10,772    30,714    67,353 
2.01 - 3.00%   1,178    258    6    7,337    8,779 
3.01 - 4.00%   13                13 
4.01 - 5.00%   10                10 
Total  $57,605   $21,649   $14,115   $38,122   $131,491 

 

The following table indicates the amount of the Company’s certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more by time remaining until maturity as of December 31, 2016.

 

Maturity Period  Certificates of Deposit 
   (In thousands) 
Three months or less  $5,839 
Over three months through six months   5,645 
Over six months through twelve months   10,276 
Over twelve months   27,354 
     Total  $49,114 

 

Borrowings

 

Deposits are the primary source of funds for the Company’s lending and investment activities and for its general business purposes. The Bank may rely upon advances from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank discount window to supplement its supply of lendable funds, to meet deposit withdrawal requirements and to extend liability duration for interest rate risk management purposes. Advances from the FHLB typically are collateralized by stock in the FHLB and a portion of first mortgage loans held by the Bank. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $18.0 million in advances outstanding.

 

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The FHLB functions as a central reserve bank providing credit for member financial institutions. Members of the FHLB are required to own capital stock in the FHLB and are authorized to apply for advances on the security of such stock and certain home mortgages and other assets (principally, securities that are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States) provided certain standards related to creditworthiness have been met. Advances are made pursuant to several different programs. Each credit program has its own interest rate and range of maturities. Depending on the program, limitations on the amount of advances are based on a fixed percentage of a member institution’s net worth, the FHLB’s assessment of the institution’s creditworthiness, or the amount of collateral available to secure additional borrowings.

 

Other short-term borrowings consist of repurchase agreements executed with customers as part of a commercial account sweep program. A portion of the Bank’s securities portfolio is used to support this program.

 

   Year ended December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances:               
     Maximum month-end balance  $22,925   $23,998   $22,366 
     Balance at end of period   18,000    21,000    16,438 
     Average balance   20,244    19,878    18,586 
                
Weighted-average interest rate on:               
     Balance at end of period   1.34%    1.32%    2.25% 
     Average balance for period   1.32%    1.86%    2.58% 

 

   Year ended December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Other short-term borrowings:               
     Maximum month-end balance  $7,246   $7,189   $7,000 
     Balance at end of period   7,246    5,606    7,000 
     Average balance   5,951    6,406    6,309 
                
Weighted-average interest rate on:               
     Balance at end of period   0.15%    0.15%    0.15% 
     Average balance for period   0.15%    0.14%    0.15% 

 

 

Competition

 

The Company encounters strong competition both in attracting deposits and in originating real estate and other loans. The Bank’s most direct competition for deposits has come historically from commercial banks, other savings associations, and credit unions in its market area, and the Company expects continued strong competition from such financial institutions in the foreseeable future. The Company’s market area includes branches of several commercial banks that are substantially larger than the Company in terms of state-wide deposits. The Company competes for savings by offering depositors a high level of personal service and expertise together with a wide range of financial services.

 

The competition for real estate and other loans comes principally from commercial banks, mortgage banking companies, and other savings associations. This competition for loans has increased substantially in

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recent years as a result of the large number of institutions competing in the Company’s market area as well as the increased efforts by commercial banks to expand mortgage loan originations.

 

The Company competes for loans primarily through the interest rates and loan fees it charges and the efficiency and quality of services, particularly local decision making, it provides borrowers, real estate brokers, and builders. Factors that affect competition include general and local economic conditions, current interest rate levels and volatility of the mortgage markets.

 

Subsidiaries

 

At December 31, 2016, the Company did not have any direct unconsolidated subsidiaries.

 

Total Employees

 

The Company had 101 full-time employees and 9 part-time employees at December 31, 2016. None of these employees are represented by a collective bargaining agent, and the Company believes that it enjoys good relations with its personnel.

 

Regulation

 

The regulatory environment for both the Company and the Bank changed significantly on July 21, 2011 in accordance with provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”).  On July 21, 2011, the regulatory responsibilities of the Office of Thrift Supervision (the “OTS”), formerly the primary federal regulator of both the Company and the Bank were transferred to other regulatory agencies.  As a Savings and Loan Holding Company, the Company became subject to examination, supervision and extensive regulation by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland (the “FRB”).  With respect to the Bank, the federal examination responsibilities formerly held by the OTS were transferred to the FDIC.  In addition, federal savings and loan associations are subject to regulations and rules as promulgated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”). As part of the regulatory transition from the OTS to the FDIC, the Bank was required to transition from the OTS Thrift Financial Report to the Call Report used by the FDIC effective with the March 31, 2012 quarterly filing.

 

As a state-chartered, FDIC-insured institution, the Bank is subject to examination, supervision and extensive regulation by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions (“ODFI”), and the FDIC. The Bank is a member of, and owns stock in, the FHLB of Cincinnati, which is one of the twelve regional banks in the Federal Home Loan Bank System. This regulation and supervision establishes a comprehensive framework of activities in which an institution can engage and is intended primarily for the protection of the insurance fund and depositors. The FDIC and ODFI regularly examine the Bank and prepare reports of examination addressed to the Company’s Board of Directors regarding any deficiencies that they may find in the Company’s operations. The FDIC also may examine the Bank in its role as the administrator of the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”). The Bank’s relationship with its depositors and borrowers also is regulated to a great extent by both federal and state laws especially in such matters as the ownership of savings accounts and the form and content of the Bank’s mortgage documents. Any change in such regulation, whether by the FDIC, ODFI, or Congress, could have a material adverse impact on the Company, the Bank and their operations.

 

Federal Regulation of Savings and Loan Holding Companies

 

In accordance with the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, the OTS was abolished on July 21, 2011.  The supervisory responsibilities formerly assigned to the OTS with respect to the Company were transferred to the FRB.  As a unitary thrift holding company, the Company is deemed to be “non-complex” by the FRB.  As a non-complex holding company, the supervision of the Company is largely determined by the

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examination ratings given to the Bank by the FDIC.  As part of the regulatory transition from the OTS to the FRB, the Company transitioned from the OTS reporting formats to the FRB reporting format.

 

Federal Regulation of Savings Institutions

 

Business Activities. The activities of savings associations are governed by the Home Owners’ Loan Act, as amended (the “HOLA”) and, in certain respects, the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the “FDI Act”). These federal statutes, among other things, (1) limit the types of loans a savings association may make and (2)  restrict the aggregate amount of loans secured by nonresidential real estate property to 400% of capital. The description of statutory provisions and regulations applicable to savings associations set forth herein does not purport to be a complete description of such statutes and regulations and their effect on the Company or the Bank.

 

The Dodd-Frank Act created a new, independent federal agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), which was granted broad rulemaking, supervisory and enforcement powers under various federal consumer financial protection laws, fair lending laws and certain other statues.

 

The CFPB has examination and enforcement authority with respect to depository institutions with $10 billion or more in assets, their service providers and certain non-depository entities such as debt collectors and consumer reporting agencies. Although the Bank has less than $10 billion in assets, the impact of the formation of the CFPB has caused a ripple effect across all bank regulatory agencies, and placed a renewed focus on consumer protection and compliance efforts. For examples of this new authority, the CFPB has authority to prevent unfair, deceptive or abusive practices in connection with the offering of consumer financial products. The Dodd-Frank Act authorizes the CFPB to establish certain minimum standards for the origination of residential mortgages including a determination of the borrower’s ability to repay. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act allows borrowers to raise certain defenses to foreclosure if they receive any loan other than a “qualified mortgage” as defined by the CFPB. The Dodd-Frank Act permits states to adopt consumer protection laws and standards that are more stringent than those adopted at the federal level and, in certain circumstances, permits state attorneys general to enforce compliance with both the state and federal laws and regulations.

 

Loans to One Borrower. Under the HOLA, savings institutions are generally subject to the national bank limits on loans to one borrower. Generally, savings institutions may not make a loan or extend credit to a single or related group of borrowers in excess of 15% of the institution’s unimpaired capital and surplus. An additional amount may be lent, equal to 10% of unimpaired capital and surplus, if such loan is secured by readily-marketable collateral, which is defined to include certain securities and bullion, but generally does not include real estate. See “—Lending Activities—Loans to One Borrower.”

 

Qualified Thrift Lender Test. The HOLA requires savings associations to meet a qualified thrift lender (“QTL”) test. Under the QTL test, a savings association is required to maintain at least 65% of its “portfolio assets” (total assets less (i) specified liquid assets up to 20% of total assets, (ii) intangibles, including goodwill, and (iii) the value of property used to conduct business) in certain “qualified thrift investments,” primarily residential mortgages and related investments, including certain mortgage-backed and related securities on a monthly basis in 9 out of every 12 months.

 

A savings association that fails the QTL test must either convert to a bank charter or operate under certain restrictions. The Dodd-Frank Act made noncompliance with the QTL test subject to enforcement action for a violation of the law. As of December 31, 2016, the Company maintained 68.3% of its portfolio assets in qualified thrift investments and, therefore, met the QTL test.

 

Limitation on Capital Distributions. Regulations impose limitations upon all capital distributions by savings institutions, such as cash dividends, payments to repurchase or otherwise acquire its shares, payments to stockholders of another institution in a cash-out merger and other distributions charged against

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capital. A “well-capitalized” institution can, after prior notice and non-objection by the regulatory authorities, make capital distributions during a calendar year in an amount up to 100% of its net income during the calendar year, plus its retained net income for the preceding two years. As of December 31, 2016, the Bank was a “well-capitalized” institution.

 

Community Reinvestment. Under the Community Reinvestment Act (the “CRA”), as implemented by federal regulations, a savings institution has a continuing and affirmative obligation, consistent with its safe and sound operation, to help meet the credit needs of its entire community, including low and moderate income neighborhoods. The CRA does not establish specific lending requirements or programs for financial institutions, nor does it limit an institution’s discretion to develop the types of products and services that it believes are best suited to its particular community, consistent with the CRA. The CRA requires the FDIC, in connection with its examination of a savings institution, to assess the institution’s record of meeting the credit needs of its community and to take such record into account in its evaluation of certain applications by such institution. The CRA also requires all institutions to make public disclosure of their CRA ratings. The Company received a “satisfactory” CRA rating under the current CRA regulations in its most recently completed performance evaluation received during the first quarter of 2017.

 

Transactions with Related Parties. The Bank’s authority to engage in transactions with related parties or “affiliates” (i.e., any company that controls or is under common control with an institution, including the Company) is limited by Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act (“FRA”). Section 23A limits the aggregate amount of transactions with any individual affiliate to 10% of the capital and surplus of the savings institution and also limits the aggregate amount of transactions with all affiliates to 20% of the savings institution’s capital and surplus. Certain transactions with affiliates are required to be secured by collateral in an amount and of a type described in Section 23A and the purchase of low quality assets from affiliates is generally prohibited. Section 23B provides that certain transactions with affiliates, including loans and asset purchases, must be on terms and under circumstances, including credit standards, that are substantially the same or at least as favorable to the institution as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non-affiliated companies. In addition, savings institutions are prohibited from lending to any affiliate that is engaged in activities that are not permissible for bank holding companies and no savings institution may purchase the securities of any affiliate other than a subsidiary.

 

The Bank’s authority to extend credit to its directors, executive officers and 10% stockholders, as well as to entities controlled by such persons, is currently governed by the requirements of Sections 22(g) and 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act and Regulation O of the Federal Reserve Board. Among other things, these provisions generally require that extensions of credit to insiders be made on terms that are substantially the same as, and follow credit underwriting procedures that are not less stringent than, those prevailing for comparable transactions with unaffiliated persons and that do not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features. Extensions of credit to insiders also may not exceed certain limitations on the amount of credit extended to such persons, individually and in the aggregate, which limits are based, in part, on the amount of the savings institution’s capital. In addition, extensions of credit in excess of certain limits must be approved by the savings institution’s loan committee or board of directors. Extensions of credit to executive officers are subject to additional limits based on the type of extension involved.

 

Enforcement. Under the FDI Act, the FDIC has primary enforcement responsibility over state-chartered savings institutions and has the authority to bring enforcement action against all “institution-related parties,” including stockholders, and any attorneys, appraisers and accountants who knowingly or recklessly participate in wrongful action likely to have an adverse effect on an insured institution. Formal enforcement action may range from the issuance of a capital directive or cease-and-desist order to removal of officers and/or directors of the institutions, receivership, conservatorship or the termination of deposit insurance. Civil penalties cover a wide range of violations and actions, and range up to $25,000 per day, unless a finding of reckless disregard is made, in which case penalties may be as high as $1 million per day. Criminal penalties for most financial institution crimes include fines of up to $1 million and imprisonment for up to 30 years.

 

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Standards for Safety and Soundness. The federal banking agencies have adopted a final regulation and Interagency Guidelines Prescribing Standards for Safety and Soundness (“Guidelines”) to implement the safety and soundness standards required under the FDI Act. The Guidelines set forth the safety and soundness standards that the federal banking agencies use to identify and address problems at insured depository institutions before capital becomes impaired. The standards set forth in the Guidelines address internal controls and information systems; internal audit system; credit underwriting; loan documentation; interest rate risk exposure; asset growth; and compensation, fees and benefits. If the appropriate federal banking agency determines that an institution fails to meet any standard prescribed by the Guidelines, the agency may require the institution to submit to the agency an acceptable plan to achieve compliance with the standard, as required by the FDI Act. The final regulations establish deadlines for the submission and review of such safety and soundness compliance plans.

 

Capital Requirements. In July 2013, the bank regulatory agencies issued a final rule that revised the leverage and risk-based capital requirements and methods for calculating risk-weighted assets in accordance with the Basel Committee. The final rule established minimum capital guidelines requiring savings institutions to maintain certain capital ratios: a 4.0% Tier I capital to average assets ratio (leverage ratio), a 4.5% Tier 1 common equity capital (CET1) to risk-weighted assets ratio, a 6.0% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio, and an 8.0% Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets ratio (total capital). Total Capital (risk-based) consists of two types of capital elements: core capital elements (Tier 1) and supplementary capital elements (Tier 2). Tier 1 capital is defined as common stockholders’ equity (including retained earnings), certain non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock and related surplus, minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries less intangibles other than certain qualifying supervisory goodwill and certain mortgage servicing rights. The regulations also require that, in meeting the core, leverage and risk-based capital ratios, institutions must deduct investments in and loans to subsidiaries engaged in activities not permissible for a national bank.

 

The components of Tier 2 capital currently include qualifying subordinated debt and redeemable preferred stock, cumulative perpetual preferred stock, allowance for loan and lease losses, and unrealized gains on available-for-sale equity securities. Allowance for loan and lease losses includable in Tier 2 capital is limited to a maximum of 1.25% of total risk-weighted assets. In addition an institution’s risk-weighted assets, including certain off-balance sheet assets, are multiplied by a risk weight assigned by the capital regulations based on the risks which are inherent in the type of asset. The final rule included a one-time “opt-in” or “opt-out” provision to include accumulated other comprehensive income in regulatory capital. Management elected to “opt out” on the March 2015 Call Report remaining consistent with the past reporting.

 

In addition to the minimum CET1, Tier 1 and total capital ratios, the Bank will be required to maintain a capital conservation buffer consisting of additional CETI capital greater than 2.5% of risk-weighted assets above the required minimum levels in order to avoid limitations on paying dividends or paying discretionary bonuses based on percentages of eligible retained income that could be utilized for such actions. This new capital conservation buffer requirement is being phased in beginning in January 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and increasing each year until fully implemented in January 2019.

 

Prompt Corrective Regulatory Action

 

Under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action regulations, the FDIC is required to take certain supervisory actions against undercapitalized institutions, the severity of which depends upon the institution’s degree of capitalization. Generally, a savings institution that has total risk-based capital of less than 8.0%,a Tier 1 capital ratio that is less than 4.0%, or a leverage ratio that is less than 4.0% (or less than 3.0% if the institution is rated composite 1 under the CAMELS rating system) is considered to be undercapitalized for 2016. At December 31, 2016 the Bank satisfied all requirements for inclusion in the “well-capitalized” category.

 

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Insurance of Accounts and Regulation by the FDIC

 

The Deposit Insurance Fund of the FDIC insures deposits at insured depository institutions such as the Bank. Deposit accounts in the Bank are insured by the FDIC generally up to a maximum of $250,000 per separately insured depositor.

 

The FDIC has developed a risk-based assessment system providing that the assessment rate for an insured depository institution varies according to the level of risk incurred in its activities. Institutions are classified into one of four risk categories. The FDIC is able to assess higher rates to institutions with a significant reliance on secured liabilities or a significant reliance on brokered deposits but, for well-managed and well-capitalized institutions, only when accompanied by rapid asset growth.

 

Assessments are based on the average consolidated total assets less tangible equity capital of a financial institution. Assessment rates historically ranged from 2.5 to 9 basis points on the broader assessment base for banks in the lowest risk category (“well capitalized” and CAMELS I or II) and up to 30 to 45 basis points for banks in the highest risk category.

 

Effective July 1, 2016, the FDIC changed the way that small banks are assessed for deposit insurance. The FDIC has eliminated the risk categories for banks, such as the Bank, that have been FDIC insured for at least five years and have less than $10 billion in total assets, and assessments are now based on financial measures and supervisory ratings derived from statistical modeling estimating the probability of failure within three years. In conjunction with the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio achieving 1.15%, the assessment range (inclusive of possible adjustments) for established small banks with CAMELS I or II ratings has been reduced to 1.5 to 16 basis points and the maximum assessment rate for established small banks with CAMELS III through V ratings is 30 basis points.

 

The FDIC has authority to increase insurance assessments. Any significant increases would have an adverse effect on the operating expenses and results of operations of the Bank. Management cannot predict what assessment rates will be in the future.

 

The FDIC may terminate the deposit insurance of any insured depository institution, including the Bank, if it determines after a hearing that the institution has engaged or is engaging in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, order or any condition imposed by an agreement with the FDIC. It also may suspend deposit insurance temporarily during the hearing process for the permanent termination of insurance, if the institution has no tangible capital. If insurance of accounts is terminated, the accounts at the institution at the time of the termination, less subsequent withdrawals, shall continue to be insured for a period of six months to two years, as determined by the FDIC. Management is aware of no existing circumstances which would result in termination of the deposit insurance of the Bank.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank System

The Bank is a member of the FHLB System, which consists of 11 regional FHLBs. The FHLB provides a central credit facility primarily for member institutions. The Bank, as a member of the FHLB, is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in that FHLB in an amount at least equal to 1% of the aggregate principal amount of its unpaid residential mortgage loans and similar obligations at the beginning of each year, or 1/20 of its advances (borrowings) from the FHLB, whichever is greater. The Bank was in compliance with this requirement with an investment in FHLB-Cincinnati stock, at December 31, 2016, of $4.2 million. The FHLBs are required to provide funds for the resolution of insolvent thrifts and to contribute funds for affordable housing programs. These requirements could reduce the amount of dividends that the FHLBs pay to their members and could also result in the FHLBs imposing a higher rate of interest on advances to their members. FHLB dividends were 4.0% for the year ended December 31, 2016.

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In the event that dividends are reduced, or interest on future FHLB-Cincinnati advances is increased, the Bank’s net interest income will decline.

 

Ohio Regulation

 

As a savings and loan association organized under the laws of the State of Ohio, the Bank is subject to regulation by the ODFI. Regulation by the ODFI affects the Bank’s internal organization as well as its savings, mortgage lending, and other investment activities. Periodic examinations by the ODFI can be conducted on a joint basis with the FDIC but may also be conducted on an alternating basis. The Bank’s most recent examination as of December 31, 2015, was conducted by the ODFI during the quarter ending March 31, 2016. Ohio law requires that the Bank maintain federal deposit insurance as a condition of doing business.

 

Under Ohio law, an Ohio-chartered savings association may buy any obligation representing a loan that would be a legal loan if originated by the Bank, subject to various requirements including: loans secured by liens on income-producing real estate may not exceed 20% of an association’s assets; consumer loans, commercial paper, and corporate debt securities may not exceed 20% of an association’s assets; loans for commercial, corporate, business, or agricultural purposes may not exceed 30% of an association’s assets, provided that an association’s required reserve must increase proportionately; certain other types of loans may be made for lesser percentages of the association’s assets; and, with certain limitations and exceptions, certain additional loans may be made if not in excess of 3% of the association’s total assets. In addition, no association may make real estate acquisition and development loans for primarily residential use to one borrower in excess of 2% of assets. The total investments in commercial paper or corporate debt of any issuer cannot exceed 1% of an association’s assets, with certain exceptions.

 

Ohio law authorizes Ohio-chartered savings associations to, among other things: (i) invest up to 15% of assets in the capital stock, obligations, and other securities of service corporations organized under the laws of Ohio, and an additional 20% of net worth may be invested in loans to majority-owned service corporations; (ii) invest up to 10% of assets in corporate equity securities, bonds, debentures, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness; (iii) exceed limits otherwise applicable to certain types of investments (other than investments in service corporations) by and between 3% and 10% of assets, depending upon the level of the institution’s permanent stock, general reserves, surplus, and undivided profits; and (iv) invest up to 15% of assets in any loans or investments not otherwise specifically authorized or prohibited, subject to authorization by the institution’s board of directors.

 

An Ohio-chartered savings association may invest in such real property or interests therein as its board of directors deems necessary or convenient for the conduct of the business of the association, but the amount so invested may not exceed the net worth of the association at the time the investment is made. Additionally, an association may invest an amount equal to 10% of its assets in any other real estate. This limitation does not apply, however, to real estate acquired by foreclosure, conveyance in lieu of foreclosure, or other legal proceedings in relation to loan security interests.

 

Notwithstanding the above powers authorized under Ohio law and regulation, a state-chartered savings association, such as the Bank, is subject to certain limitations on its permitted activities and investments under federal law, which may restrict the ability of an Ohio-chartered association to engage in activities and make investments otherwise authorized under Ohio law.

 

Ohio has adopted statutory limitations on the acquisition of control of an Ohio savings and loan association by requiring the written approval of the ODFI prior to the acquisition by any person or company, as defined under the Ohio Revised Code, of a controlling interest in an Ohio-chartered savings association. Control exists, for purposes of Ohio law, when any person or company, either directly, indirectly, or acting in concert with one or more other persons or companies (a) acquires 15% of any class of voting stock, irrevocable proxies, or any combination thereof, (b) directs the election of a majority of directors, (c)

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becomes the general partner of the savings and loan association, (d) has influence over the management and policies of the savings and loan association, (e) has the ability to direct shareholder votes, or (f) anything else deemed to be control by the ODFI. The ODFI’s written permission is required when the total amount of control held by the acquiror was less than or equal to 25% control before the acquisition and more than 25% control after the acquisition, or when the total amount of control held by the acquiror was less than 50% before the acquisition and more than 50% after the acquisition. Ohio law also prescribes other situations in which the ODFI must be notified of the acquisition even though prior approval is not required. Any person or company, which would include a director, will not be deemed to be in control by virtue of an annual solicitation of proxies voted as directed by a majority of the board of directors.

 

Under certain circumstances, interstate mergers and acquisitions involving associations incorporated under Ohio law are permitted by Ohio law. A savings and loan association or savings and loan holding company with its principal place of business in another state may acquire a savings and loan association or savings and loan holding company incorporated under Ohio law if the laws of such other state permit an Ohio savings and loan association or an Ohio holding company reciprocal rights. Additionally, legislation permits interstate branching by savings and loan associations incorporated under Ohio law.

 

Ohio law requires prior written approval of the ODFI for a merger of an Ohio-chartered savings association with another savings and loan association or a holding company affiliate.

 

Holding Company Regulation

 

Holding Company Acquisitions. The Company is a registered savings and loan holding company within the meaning of Section 10 of the HOLA, and is subject to FRB examination and supervision as well as certain reporting requirements. Federal law generally prohibits a savings and loan holding company, without prior FRB approval, from acquiring the ownership or control of any other savings institution or savings and loan holding company, or all, or substantially all, of the assets or more than 5% of the voting shares thereof. These provisions also prohibit, among other things, any director or officer of a savings and loan holding company, or any individual who owns or controls more than 25% of the voting shares of such holding company, from acquiring control of any savings institution not a subsidiary of such savings and loan holding company, unless the acquisition is approved by the FRB.

 

Holding Company Activities. The Company operates as a unitary savings and loan holding company. The activities of the Company and its non-savings institution subsidiaries are restricted to activities traditionally permitted to multiple savings and loan holding companies and to financial holding companies under provisions of the Bank Holding Company Act. Multiple savings and loan holding companies may:

 

·furnish or perform management services for a savings association subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company;

 

·hold, manage or liquidate assets owned or acquired from a savings association subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company;

 

·hold or manage properties used or occupied by a savings association subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company;

 

·engage in activities determined by the Federal Reserve to be closely related to banking and a proper incident thereto; and

 

·engage in services and activities previously determined by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board by regulation to be permissible for a multiple savings and loan holding company as of March 5, 1987.

 

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The activities financial holding companies may engage in include:

 

·lending, exchanging, transferring or investing for others, or safeguarding money or securities;

 

·insuring, guaranteeing or indemnifying others, issuing annuities, and acting as principal, agent or broker for purposes of the foregoing;

 

·providing financial, investment or economic advisory services, including advising an investment company;

 

·issuing or selling interests in pooled assets that a bank could hold directly;

 

·underwriting, dealing in or making a market in securities; and

 

·merchant banking activities.

 

If the regulator determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that the continuation by a savings and loan holding company of an activity constitutes a serious risk to the financial safety, soundness or stability of its subsidiary savings institution, the regulator may impose such restrictions as deemed necessary to address such risk. These restrictions include limiting the following:

 

·the payment of dividends by the savings institution;
·transactions between the savings institution and its affiliates; and
·any activities of the savings institution that might create a serious risk that the liabilities of the holding company and its affiliates may be imposed on the savings institution.

 

Federal Securities Laws. The Company registered its common stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). The Company is subject to the proxy and tender offer rules, insider trading reporting requirements and restrictions, and certain other requirements under the Exchange Act. Since the passage of the Highway Transportation bill in December 2015, savings and loan holding companies are now permitted to delist if they have less than 1,200 shareholders.

 

Federal and State Taxation

 

Federal Taxation. Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method which requires recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.

 

Retained earnings as of December 31, 2016 include approximately $2.7 million for which no provision for Federal income tax has been made. This reserve (base year and supplemental) is frozen/not forgiven as certain events could trigger a recapture such as stock redemption or distributions to shareholders in excess of current or accumulated earnings and profits.

 

The Company’s federal income tax returns through December 31, 2011 have been closed by statute or examination.

 

Ohio Taxation. Effective in 2014, the Corporation and the Bank began remitting the Financial Institutions Tax (“FIT”) as a replacement for the Ohio Franchise Tax, which the Bank had filed through 2013. The amount of the “FIT” is 0.8%, based on total equity capital, compared to the Franchise Tax of 1.3% of taxable net worth. The Bank is not currently under audit with respect to its Ohio franchise tax returns.

 

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Delaware Taxation. As a Delaware holding company not earning income in Delaware, the Company is exempt from Delaware corporate income tax but is required to file an annual report with and pay an annual franchise tax to the State of Delaware. The tax is imposed as a percentage of the capital base of the Company with an annual maximum of $180,000. The Company paid Delaware franchise taxes of $34,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

ITEM 1A.Risk Factors

 

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this Form 10-K include certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Those statements include, but may not be limited to, all statements regarding the intent, belief and expectations of the Company and its management, such as statements concerning the Company's future profitability. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, factors detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-K will prove to be accurate, and in light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved. The Company encounters a number of risks in the conduct of its business. A discussion of such risks follows.

 

The Company is subject to a number of general categories of risks that may adversely affect its financial condition or results of operations, many of which are outside of management’s direct control, though efforts are made to manage those risks while optimizing returns. Among the types of risks assumed are: (1) credit risk, which the risk of loss due to loan customers or other counterparties not being able to meet their financial obligations under agreed upon terms, (2) market risk, which is the risk of loss due to changes in the market value of assets and liabilities due to changes in market interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity prices, and credit spreads, (3) liquidity risk, which is the risk of loss due to the possibility that funds may not be available to satisfy current or future commitments based on external macro market issues, investor and customer perception of financial strength, and events unrelated to the Company such as war, terrorism, or financial institution market specific issues, and (4) operational risk, which is the risk of loss due to human error, inadequate or failed internal systems and controls, violations of, or noncompliance with, laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, or ethical standards, and external influences such as market conditions, fraudulent activities, disasters, and security risks.

 

If one or more of the factors affecting our forward-looking statements proves inaccurate, then our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by forward-looking statements contained herein. Therefore, we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we will not update our forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, performance or achievements.

 

In addition to the other information included or incorporated by reference into this report, readers should carefully consider that the following important factors, among others, could materially impact the Company’s business, future results of operations, and future cash flows.

 

The Company’s results of operations are significantly dependent on economic conditions and related uncertainties. Commercial banking is affected, directly and indirectly, by domestic and international economic and political conditions and by governmental monetary and fiscal policies. Conditions such as inflation, recession, unemployment, volatile interest rates, real estate values, government monetary

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policy, international conflicts, the actions of terrorists and other factors beyond our control may adversely affect our results of operations. Changes in interest rates, in particular, could adversely affect our net interest income and have a number of other adverse effects on our operations, as discussed in the immediately succeeding risk factor. Adverse economic conditions also could result in an increase in loan delinquencies, foreclosures and nonperforming assets and a decrease in the value of the property or other collateral which secures our loans, all of which could adversely affect our results of operations. We are particularly sensitive to changes in economic conditions and related uncertainties in Northeast Ohio because we derive substantially all of our loans, deposits and other business from this area. Accordingly, we remain subject to the risks associated with prolonged declines in national or local economies. The current economic climate, with associated legislative, regulatory, fiscal and monetary policy initiatives, may materially adversely affect the Company’s operations. One example of this effect is the Federal Reserve’s accommodative monetary policy, that has kept interest rates low for a prolonged period of time and has potentially had other macroeconomic effects such as an increase in housing prices in excess of fundamental values (a so-called “bubble”) and a prolonged increase in stock market values.

 

Changes in interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our operations. The operations of financial institutions such as the Bank are dependent to a large extent on net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest-earning assets such as loans and investment securities and the interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities such as deposits and borrowings. Changes in the general level of interest rates can affect our net interest income by affecting the difference between the weighted-average yield earned on our interest-earning assets and the weighted-average rate paid on our interest-bearing liabilities, or interest rate spread, and the average life of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Changes in interest rates also can affect our ability to originate loans; the value of our interest-earning assets; our ability to obtain and retain deposits in competition with other available investment alternatives; and the ability of our borrowers to repay adjustable or variable rate loans. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental fiscal and monetary policies, domestic and international economic and political conditions and other factors beyond our control. Although we believe that the estimated maturities of our interest-earning assets currently are well balanced in relation to the estimated maturities of our interest-bearing liabilities (which involves various estimates as to how changes in the general level of interest rates will impact these assets and liabilities), there can be no assurance that our profitability would not be adversely affected during any period of changes in interest rates. In addition, the prolonged period of low interest rates in recent years has potentially altered consumer behavior with respect to loans and deposits, increasing regulatory scrutiny of interest rate risk management processes and increasing the difficulty of modeling potential future consumer behaviors and the risk of an incorrect forecast of profitability under a variety of potential interest rate scenarios.

 

The strength and stability of other financial institutions may adversely affect our business. The actions and commercial soundness of other financial institutions could affect the Company’s ability to engage in routine funding transactions. Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty or other relationships. The Company has exposure to different industries and counterparties, and executes transactions with various counterparties in the financial industry, including brokers and dealers, commercial banks, mutual funds and other institutional clients. Rumors or questions about one or more financial services institutions or the financial services industry in general have led to liquidity problems and could lead to losses or defaults by us or by other institutions. Many of these transactions expose us to credit risk in the event of default of its counterparty or client. In addition, our credit risk may increase when the collateral held by us cannot be realized upon or is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the loan. Any such losses could materially and adversely affect our results of operations.

 

There are increased risks involved with commercial real estate, commercial business and consumer lending activities. Our lending activities include loans secured by existing commercial real estate. Commercial real estate lending generally is considered to involve a higher degree of risk than single-family residential lending due to a variety of factors, including generally larger loan balances, the dependency

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on successful completion or operation of the project for repayment, the difficulties in estimating loan terms which often do not require full amortization of the loan over its term and, instead, provide for a balloon payment at stated maturity. Our lending activities also include commercial business loans to small- to medium-sized businesses, which generally are secured by various equipment, machinery and other corporate assets, and a wide variety of consumer loans, including home equity and second mortgage loans, automobile loans, deposit account secured loans and unsecured loans. Although commercial business loans and consumer loans generally have shorter terms and higher interest rates than mortgage loans, they generally involve more risk than mortgage loans because of the nature of, or in certain cases the absence of, the collateral which secures such loans.

 

New mortgage lending rules may increase the risk associated with our residential mortgage lending business. Over the course of the past several years, the CFPB has issued numerous rules regarding mortgage lending, notably a rule requiring all home mortgage lenders to determine a borrower’s ability to repay the loan. Loans with certain terms and conditions and that otherwise meet the definition of a “qualitied mortgage” may be protected from liability. While we believe that our current loan policy is consistent with the guidance, making the majority of our loans “qualified mortgages,” there is the possibility that in the event of a dispute, regulators or courts may come to a different conclusion and the Bank may be exposed to unexpected liability. Additional rules regarding disclosures and closing documents (the so-called “TILA/RESPA” rules”) took effect in 2015 and created additional compliance and liability risks.

 

The Truth in Lending Act-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (“TRID”) rule became effective for loans originated on or after October 3, 2015.  The TRID rule required extensive modifications to the process of closing a federally regulated residential mortgage loan and the systems that support that process among lenders, real estate agents, title insurance agents and attorneys that close residential mortgage loans, and others.  Under TILA, there is a private right of action.  Under RESPA, there is not.  The Mortgage Bankers Association has noted increased secondary market rejection of mortgages which may contain technical TRID violations.  The CFPB issued guidance in the form of a December 29, 2015 letter to the Mortgage Bankers Association clarifying that TILA provisions are determinative of TRID liability.   Although the CFPB guidance provides some indication of the CFPB’s intentions for enforcement and interpretation of the TRID rule, the TRID enforcement posture of other mortgage industry participants such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and federal banking regulators like the FDIC is not yet apparent. Management’s assessment and management of TRID compliance risk will evolve as the residential mortgage lending industry gains experience with loan closings, loan purchases and examinations.  The TRID rule, including the cost of compliance and the ultimate impact on the mortgage industry, could adversely impact the Company’s profitability.

 

Our allowance for loan losses may not be adequate to cover probable losses. We have established an allowance for loan losses which we believe is adequate to offset probable losses on our existing loans. There can be no assurance that any future declines in real estate market conditions, general economic conditions or changes in regulatory policies will not require us to increase our allowance for loan losses, which would adversely affect our results of operations and, possibly, our financial condition.

 

We may not be able to achieve or successfully manage continued growth. The Company has pursued and continues to pursue a strategy of organic growth. The success of the Company's growth strategy will depend largely upon its ability to manage its credit risk and control its costs while providing competitive products and services. This growth strategy may present special risks, such as the risk that the Company will not efficiently handle growth with its present operations, the risk of dilution of book value and earnings per share as a result of an acquisition, the risk that earnings will be adversely affected by the start-up costs associated with establishing new products and services, the risk that the Company will not be able to attract and retain qualified personnel needed for expanded operations, and the risk that its internal monitoring and control systems may prove inadequate.

 

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Anti-Takeover Provisions could negatively impact the Company’s shareholders. In addition to state and federal laws and regulations governing changes in control of insured depository institutions or holding companies, the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws contain certain provisions that may delay or make more difficult an acquisition of control of the Company. Delaware law presently requires a two-thirds majority vote of the outstanding shares to approve a merger or other consolidation. Further, the Company has 500,000 shares of authorized but unissued preferred stock, par value $0.10 per share, which may be issued in the future with such rights, privileges and preferences as are determined by the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

The Company’s common stock trading volume may not provide adequate liquidity for investors. The Company’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "WAYN", but trading volume has not been significant. There can be no assurance given as to the liquidity of the market for the common stock or the price at which any sales may occur, which price will depend upon, among other things, the number of holders thereof, the interest of securities dealers in maintaining a market in the common stock and other factors beyond the control of the Company.

 

The market price of the Company’s common stock can be volatile, which may make it more difficult to resell Company common stock at a desired time and price. The market price for the common stock could be subject to significant fluctuations in response to variations in quarterly and yearly operating results, general trends in the banking industry and other factors. In addition, the stock market can experience price and volume fluctuations that may be unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of affected companies. These broad fluctuations may make it more difficult for a shareholder to resell the Company common stock when a shareholder wants to and at prices a shareholder finds attractive or at all.

 

The loss of key personnel may adversely impact our financial stability. The Company's success depends to a great extent on its senior management. The loss of their individual services could have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial stability and its operations. In addition, the Company's future performance depends on its ability to attract and retain key personnel and skilled employees, particularly at the senior management level. The Company's financial stability and its operations could be adversely affected if, for any reason, one or more key executive officers ceased to be active in the Company's management.

 

We may not be able to successfully compete with others for business. Banking institutions operate in a highly competitive environment. The Company competes with other commercial banks, credit unions, savings institutions, finance companies, mortgage companies, mutual funds, and other financial institutions, many of which have substantially greater financial resources than the Company. Certain of these competitors offer products and services that are not offered by the Company and certain competitors are not subject to the same extensive laws and regulations as the Company. Additionally, consolidation of the financial services industry in Ohio and in the Midwest in recent years has increased the level of competition. Recent and proposed regulatory changes may further intensify competition in the Company's market area.

 

Our ability to pay dividends may be limited. The Company is a savings and loan holding company, which is substantially dependent on the profitability of its subsidiary and the upstream payment of dividends from the Bank to the Company. Under state and federal banking law, the payment of dividends by the Bank to the Company is subject to capital adequacy requirements. The inability of the Bank to generate profits and pay such dividends to the Company, or restrictions imposed by regulators on the payment of such dividends to the Company even if Bank profits are earned, would have an adverse effect on the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and the Company's ability to pay dividends to its shareholders.

 

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Goodwill Impairment may adversely impact our results of operations. Impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets could require charges to earnings, which could result in a negative impact on our results of operations. Under current accounting standards, goodwill and certain other intangible assets with indeterminate lives are no longer amortized but, instead, are evaluated for impairment periodically or when impairment indicators are present. Evaluation of goodwill and such other intangible assets could result in circumstances where the applicable intangible asset is deemed to be impaired for accounting purposes. Under such circumstances, the intangible asset’s impairment would be reflected as a charge to earnings in the period during which such impairment is identified. Management evaluated the goodwill using an analysis of required measures of value, including the current stock price as an indicator of minority interest value, change of control multiples as a measure of controlling interest value and discounted cash flow analysis as a measure of going concern value and applied a weighting based on appraisal standards to arrive at a valuation conclusion that indicated no impairment at December 31, 2016.

 

Material breaches in the security of bank systems may have a significant effect on the Company business. Increasing attention is being paid by the media, regulators and legislators to all matters relating to “cybersecurity,” and the incidence of “cyber attacks” is increasing in both frequency and scope against entities of all types. The Company’s subsidiary bank collects processes and stores sensitive consumer data by utilizing computer systems and telecommunications networks operated by the Bank and third party service providers. The Bank has security, backup and recovery systems in place, as well as a business continuity plan to ensure the Bank’s systems will not be inoperable. The Company’s subsidiary bank also has security to prevent unauthorized access to the system. In addition, the Bank requires third party service providers to maintain similar controls. However, the Bank cannot be certain that these measures will be successful. A security breach in the system and loss of confidential information could result in losing customers’ confidence and thus the loss of their business as well as additional significant costs for privacy monitoring activities.

 

The Bank’s necessary dependence upon automated systems to record and process the Bank’s transaction volumes poses the risk that technical system flaws or employee errors, tampering or manipulation of those systems will result in losses and may be difficult to detect. The Company’s subsidiary bank may also be subject to disruptions of the operating system arising from events that are beyond the Bank’s control (for example, computer viruses or electrical or telecommunications outages). The Bank is further exposed to the risk that its third-party service providers may be unable to fulfill their contractual obligations (or will be subject to the same risk of fraud or operational errors as the Bank). These disruptions may interfere with service to the Bank’s customers and result in a financial loss or liability.

 

As an Ohio savings association, the Bank is subject to the QTL test, which could adversely impact future loan growth and thus our future profitability. As an Ohio savings association, the Bank must satisfy the qualified thrift lender, or “QTL,” test. Under the QTL test, the Bank must maintain at least 65% of its “portfolio assets” in “qualified thrift investments” (primarily residential mortgages and related investments, including mortgage-backed securities) in at least nine months of the most recent 12-month period. A savings association that fails the qualified thrift lender test must operate under specified restrictions set forth in the Home Owners’ Loan Act. The Dodd-Frank Act made noncompliance with the QTL test subject to enforcement action for a violation of law. Additional restrictions on bank dividends may also apply if the Bank fails the QTL test. The requirements of the QTL test may limit the Bank’s ability to pursue a more diversified loan portfolio that includes higher yielding nonresidential real estate and adjustable rate commercial loans in addition to the longer duration, lower yielding mortgage loans required by the QTL test.

 

Stockholder Activists Could Cause a Disruption to the Company’s Business. Campaigns by stockholders to effect changes at publicly traded companies are sometimes led by investors seeking to increase short-term stockholder value through various corporate actions. An institutional investor has

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indicated that it disagrees with the strategic direction of the Company and seeks representation on the Company’s Board of Directors through a director election contest. The Company’s business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected by a director election contest and may result in, among other things: (i) increased operating costs, including increased legal expenses, insurance, administrative expenses and associated costs incurred in connection with director election contests; (ii) uncertainty as to the Company’s future direction, which could result in the loss of potential business opportunities and could place a strain on relationships with investors and customers; (iii) increased difficulty in attracting, retaining, and motivating qualified personnel; and (iv) a reduction or delay in the Company’s ability to effectively execute its current business strategy and to implement new strategies. Any perceived uncertainties as to our future direction or strategy arising from activist stockholder initiatives could also cause increased reputational, operational, financial, regulatory and other risks, harm our ability to raise new capital, or adversely affect the market price or increase the volatility of our securities.

 

 

ITEM 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments

Not applicable.

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ITEM 2.Properties

 

The Company conducts its business through its main banking office located in Wooster, Ohio, and its ten additional full-service branch offices located in its market area. The following table sets forth information about its offices as of December 31, 2016.

 

Location  Leased or Owned  Original Year Leased or Acquired  Year of Lease Expiration
          
North Market Street Office
151 North Market Street
Wooster, Ohio
  Owned  1902  N/A
          
Cleveland Point Financial Center
1908 Cleveland Road
Wooster, Ohio
  Owned  1978  N/A
          
Madison South Office
2024 Millersburg Road
Wooster, Ohio
  Owned  1999  N/A
          
Northside Office
543 Riffel Road
Wooster, Ohio
  Leased  1999  2018
          
Millersburg Office
90 North Clay Street
Millersburg, Ohio
  Owned  1964  N/A
          
Claremont Avenue Office
233 Claremont Avenue
Ashland, Ohio
  Owned  1968  N/A
          
Buehler’s-Sugarbush Office
1055 Sugarbush Drive
Ashland, Ohio
  Leased  2001  2021
          
Rittman Office
237 North Main Street
Rittman, Ohio
  Owned  1972  N/A
          
Lodi Office
303 Highland Drive
Lodi, Ohio
  Owned  1980  N/A
          
North Canton Office
1265 South Main Street
North Canton, Ohio
  Owned  1998  N/A
          
Creston Office
121 North Main Street
Creston, Ohio
  Owned  2005  N/A
          

The Company’s accounting and recordkeeping activities are maintained through an in-house data processing system with software provided by a third-party vendor

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ITEM 3.Legal Proceedings

 

The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business which, in the aggregate, involve amounts which are believed by management to be immaterial to the financial condition and operations of the Company.

 

ITEM 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

 

 

PART II

 

ITEM 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

The Company’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market using the symbol “WAYN.” The following table sets forth the high and low trading prices of the Company’s common stock during the two most recent calendar years, together with the cash dividends declared.

 

Year Ended

December 31, 2016

  High   Low   Cash Dividend
Declared
 
     First Quarter  $13.50   $11.90   $0.09 
     Second Quarter  $13.52   $12.07   $0.09 
     Third Quarter  $13.65   $12.34   $0.09 
     Fourth Quarter  $16.71   $13.55   $0.09 
                

 

Year Ended

December 31, 2015

  High   Low   Cash Dividend
Declared
 
     First Quarter  $14.49   $13.07   $0.09 
     Second Quarter  $14.00   $12.44   $0.09 
     Third Quarter  $13.50   $12.20   $0.09 
     Fourth Quarter  $13.50   $11.69   $0.09 

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As of February 28, 2017, the Company had 951 shareholders of record and 2,781,839 shares of common stock outstanding. The number of record shareholders does not reflect the number of brokers or persons whose stock is in nominee or “street name” accounts through brokers.

 

Payment of dividends on the Company’s common stock is subject to determination and declaration by the Board of Directors and depends upon a number of factors, including capital requirements, regulatory limitations on the payment of dividends, the Company’s results of operations and financial condition, tax considerations, and general economic conditions. No assurance can be given that dividends will be declared or, if declared, what the amount of dividends will be, or whether such dividends, once declared, will continue.

 

The Company’s primary source of funds with which to pay dividends is cash and cash equivalents held at the holding company level and dividends from the Bank. The Bank’s ability to pay dividends to the Company is limited by regulations, and the Bank is required to notify and receive non-objection or apply and receive approval under certain conditions from the Federal Reserve Bank of the payment of dividends to the Company.

 

In addition to the foregoing, earnings of the Company appropriated to bad debt reserves and deducted for federal income tax purposes are not available for payment of cash dividends or other distributions to stockholders without payment of taxes at the then-current tax rate by the Company on the amount of earnings removed from the reserves for such distributions. The Company intends to make full use of this favorable tax treatment and does not contemplate any distribution that would create federal tax liability.

 

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ITEM 6.Selected Financial Data

 

The following tables set forth certain consolidated financial and other data of Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc., at the dates and for the years indicated. For additional information about the Company, reference is made to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company.

 

   December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012 
   (In thousands) 
Selected Financial Condition Data:                         
     Total assets  $454,791   $433,632   $417,713   $410,293   $402,117 
     Loans receivable, net   332,283    293,121    265,609    261,130    247,849 
     Mortgage-backed securities (1)   59,358    77,433    90,047    82,451    88,405 
     Investment securities   20,910    26,221    25,911    27,797    26,861 
     Cash and cash equivalents (2)   16,756    11,156    10,783    13,381    12,055 
     Deposits   383,733    362,427    348,922    337,571    327,737 
     Stockholders' equity   41,028    39,905    40,002    38,552    39,785 

 

(1) Includes mortgage-backed securities and private-label collateralized mortgage obligations.

(2) Includes cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions and federal funds sold.

 

   Year ended December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012 
Selected Operating Data:  (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
     Interest income  $15,551   $14,499   $14,631   $14,397   $15,303 
     Interest expense   2,070    1,967    2,063    2,321    2,798 
     Net interest income   13,481    12,532    12,568    12,076    12,505 
     Provision for loan losses   365    1,175    333    220    773 
     Net interest income after
          provision for loan losses
   13,116    11,357    12,235    11,856    11,732 
     Noninterest income   1,996    1,890    1,852    1,591    1,938 
     Noninterest expense   12,158    11,187    10,619    10,758    11,570 
     Income before income taxes   2,954    2,060    3,468    2,689    2,100 
     Federal income taxes   708    413    837    633    378 
                          
     Net Income  $2,246   $1,647   $2,631   $2,056   $1,722 
                          
     Basic and diluted earnings per share  $0.82   $0.60   $0.95   $0.72   $0.59 
     Cash dividends declared per
          common share
  $0.36   $0.36   $0.35   $0.31   $0.27 

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   Year ended December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012 
Key Operating Ratios and Other Data:                         
Return on average assets (net income divided
     by average total assets)
   0.51%    0.39%    0.64%    0.51%    0.43% 
Return on average equity (net income divided
     by average equity)
   5.46%    4.11%    6.60%    5.24%    4.28% 
Average equity to average assets   9.26%    9.46%    9.63%    9.77%    9.99% 
Equity to assets at year end   9.02%    9.20%    9.58%    9.40%    9.89% 
Interest rate spread (difference between average
     yield on interest-earning assets and average
     cost of interest-bearing liabilities)
   3.18%    3.11%    3.19%    3.17%    3.31% 
Net interest margin (net interest income
     as a percentage of average interest-earning
     assets)
   3.21%    3.14%    3.22%    3.20%    3.34% 
Noninterest expense to average assets (1)   2.73%    2.61%    2.56%    2.67%    2.87% 
Nonperforming and impaired loans to loans
     receivable, net
   1.16%    1.65%    2.65%    4.44%    5.84% 
Nonperforming and impaired assets to
     total assets
   0.85%    1.12%    1.73%    2.83%    3.68% 
Average interest-earning assets to average
     interest-bearing liabilities
   105.36%    105.39%    105.49%    105.72%    104.43% 
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming
     and impaired loans
   78.70%    57.06%    39.35%    24.31%    22.98% 
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming
     and impaired assets
   78.69%    56.90%    38.38%    24.31%    22.49% 

Net interest income after provision for losses
     on loans, to noninterest expense (1)

   111.25%    112.39%    115.52%    110.47%    101.40% 
Number of full-service offices   11    11    11    11    11 
Dividend payout ratio   43.90%    60.00%    36.84%    43.06%    45.76% 

 

 

 

(1) In calculating this ratio, noninterest expense does not include provisions for losses or gains on the sale of real estate acquired through foreclosure.

 

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ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations General

 

The consolidated financial statements include Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Wayne Savings Community Bank. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company’s net income is primarily dependent on its net interest income, which is the difference between interest income earned on its loans, mortgage-backed securities and investments, and its cost of funds consisting of interest paid on deposits and borrowings. The Company’s net income also is affected by its provision for loan losses, as well as the amount of noninterest income, including deposit service charges and gain on the sale of loans into the secondary market, and noninterest expense, such as salaries and employee benefits, federal deposit insurance premiums, occupancy and equipment costs, and income taxes. Earnings of the Company also are affected significantly by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities as more fully described under “Risk Factors” above.

 

Business Strategy

 

The Company’s current business strategy is to operate a well-capitalized, profitable and community-oriented Bank dedicated to providing quality service and products to its customers. The Company has sought to implement this strategy in recent years by: (1) closely monitoring the needs of customers and providing personal, quality customer service; (2) continuing the origination of a wide array of loan products in the Company’s market area; (3) managing interest rate risk exposure by better matching asset and liability maturities and rates; (4) increasing fee income, including participation in the secondary mortgage market; (5) managing asset quality; (6) maintaining a strong retail deposit base; (7) maintaining capital in excess of regulatory minimum requirements; and (8) emphasizing the commercial loan program to add high quality, higher yielding and shorter duration assets to the Company’s loan portfolio.

 

Strategic Initiatives

 

As part of an ongoing strategic planning process, which includes annual plan updates and regular progress reviews by the Board of Directors, the Company continues to be engaged in several initiatives to improve the returns to shareholders over a foreseeable time horizon through the following activities:

·A strategic focus on core customer service, community relationships and staff alignment. Enhancing the customer experience while taking advantage of disruption in the local banking market resulting from acquisitions of independent local community and regional banks.

 

·Continued enhancement of balance sheet assets to increase higher yielding, on a risk-adjusted basis, shorter duration commercial business and real estate (including commercial loans secured by residential real estate) and consumer (including home equity lines of credit secured by residential real estate) loans, while maintaining a residential mortgage loan portfolio and reducing, subject to liquidity constraints, the investment securities portfolio.

 

·Continued transitioning from a transaction-oriented thrift culture to a relationship-oriented commercial bank culture through monitoring customer and transaction volume to ensure appropriate staffing. Management also continues to evaluate opportunities to add talent tied to revenue-producing activities and contiguous market areas.

 

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

In addition to the historical information contained herein, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Economic circumstances, the Company’s operations, and actual results could differ significantly from those discussed in forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause or contribute to such differences are discussed herein but also include changes in the economy and interest rates in the nation and the Company’s general market area. The forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, those with respect to the following matters: (1) management’s determination of the amount and adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; (2) the effect of changes in interest rates; (3) management’s opinion as to the effects of recent accounting pronouncements on the Company’s consolidated financial statements; and (4) management’s opinion as to the Bank’s ability to maintain regulatory capital at current levels.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Allowance for Loan Losses The Company considers the allowance for loan losses and related loss provision to be a critical accounting policy. The Company has established a systematic method of periodically reviewing the credit quality of the loan portfolio in order to establish a sufficient allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is based on management’s current judgments about the credit quality of individual loans and segments of the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision, and considers all known internal and external factors that affect loan collectability as of the reporting date. Such evaluation, which includes a review of all loans on which full collectability may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters, the estimated net realizable value or the fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions, historical loan loss experience, management’s knowledge of inherent risks in the portfolio that are probable and reasonably estimable and other factors that warrant recognition in providing an appropriate loan loss allowance.

 

Goodwill The Company recorded all assets and liabilities acquired in prior purchase acquisitions, including goodwill at fair value as required. Goodwill is subject, at a minimum, to annual tests for impairment. The initial goodwill recorded and subsequent impairment analysis requires management to make subjective judgments concerning estimates of how the acquired asset will perform in the future. Events and factors that may significantly affect the estimates include, among others, customer attrition, changes in revenue growth trends, specific industry conditions and changes in competition.

 

Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting policies with the audit committee of the Board of Directors.

 

Discussion of Financial Condition Changes December 31, 2016 from December 31, 2015

 

At December 31, 2016, total assets increased $21.2 million, or 4.9%, to $454.8 million from the $433.6 million at December 31, 2015 primarily due to a $5.6 million increase in cash and cash equivalents and a $39.2 million increase in net loans, partially offset by a $23.4 million decrease in securities. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Bank disbursed $92.8 million of loans, received payments of $48.0 million and transferred $118,000 to foreclosed assets held for sale. Although the Bank experienced increased loan balances from 2015, competition from other financial institutions for quality loan growth continues to be difficult within the Bank’s market area. The increase in loan balances was funded by a $21.3 million increase in deposit balances, and $21.6 million in net cash payments from the securities portfolio compared to the prior year.

 

At December 31, 2016 the allowance for loan losses totaled $3.0 million, or 0.91% of gross loan balances compared to $2.8 million, or 0.96% of gross loans at December 31, 2015. In determining the amount of the loan loss allowance at any point of time, management systematically determines the risk of loss in the portfolio. First, delinquent and classified nonresidential, multi-family and commercial loans are evaluated for potential impairment in carrying value. At December 31, 2016, all delinquent and classified residential, nonresidential, multi-family and commercial loans were analyzed, with $658,000 of the reserve being allocated to these categories of loans. The largest loan in this category

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consisted of a loan secured by commercial real estate property totaling $770,000 at December 31, 2016. The Company incurred net charge-offs for the year of $162,000 of which $81,000 was for two loans secured by commercial real estate, and $80,000 was for a single one-to-four family residential real estate loan combined with a $1,000 net consumer loan charge-off. The second step in determining the allowance for loan losses is to calculate a reserve based on the historical loss experience of each individual loan type in the portfolio. In addition to the historic loss percentage, management also incorporates an additional risk factor based on the perception of the overall risk in the economy. Finally, to provide additional assurance with respect to the validity of the commercial loan risk rating system, management engages a third-party loan reviewer who provides an independent validation of the Bank’s loan grading process. Management recorded a $365,000 provision for losses on loans for the year ended December 31, 2016, a decrease of $810,000 from the $1,175,000 recorded for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decreased provision was primarily due to a $945,000 decrease in net charge-offs compared to the prior year period. The prior year charge-offs primarily included certain loans that were subsequently transferred to foreclosed assets held for sale as a result of a formal process of foreclosure or through a deed-in-lieu from the borrower, and loans which were currently in the process of foreclosure.

 

Goodwill of $1.7 million is carried on the Company’s balance sheet as a result of the acquisition of Stebbins Bancshares in June 2004. In accordance with FASB ASC 350, this goodwill is tested for impairment on at least an annual basis. Management evaluated the goodwill and arrived at the conclusion there was no impairment at December 31, 2016.

 

Deposits totaled $383.7 million at December 31, 2016, an increase of $21.3 million, or 5.9%, from December 31, 2015. Demand accounts increased $9.7 million, or 9.5%, savings and money market accounts increased $8.9 million, or 6.8%, and time deposits increased $2.7 million, or 2.1%. The increase in demand accounts and savings and money market balances is due to our customers’ preference to maintain liquid deposits, rather than invest in low yielding fixed-rate term certificates, in order to take advantage of expected future rate increases. The Company continues to monitor deposit activity closely to respond to changes in customer preference for types of deposits. In general, management attempts to benchmark retail certificate of deposit pricing to the cost of alternate sources of funds, including FHLB advances and brokered deposits. Exceptions are made to defend customer relationships with significant value to the Bank while allowing rate sensitive certificate of deposit customers with no relationship with the Bank to move to other alternatives.

 

Advances from the FHLB decreased $3.0 million, from $21.0 million at December 31, 2015 to $18.0 million at December 31, 2016 mainly due to the scheduled maturity of a $3.0 million fixed-rate advance that was not replaced. The Bank uses FHLB advances to extend the duration of its liabilities to manage the interest rate risk associated with the longer duration of loans as compared to securities at a lower cost than other funding alternatives, particularly retail term deposits.

 

At December 31, 2016, stockholders’ equity totaled $41.0 million, an increase of $1.1 million, compared to the balance at December 31, 2015. This increase is primarily due to net income of $2.2 million, partially offset by dividends of $989,000 and a $228,000 increase in other comprehensive loss. The increase in other comprehensive loss included a $406,000 decrease in unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale, partially offset by a $178,000 increase related to post-retirement benefits. The increase in post-retirement benefits, was due to changes in the annual actuarial assumptions, and includes a $220,000 decrease in the pension unrecognized net loss, partially offset by a $42,000 increase in the unrecognized net loss arising from the cost of post-retirement split dollar life insurance coverage as part of the Company’s bank-owned life insurance plan.

 

On September 22, 2016, the Company announced the adoption of a new share buy-back program authorizing the repurchase of an additional 2.5% or 69,546, shares of its common stock outstanding. As of December 31, 2016 the Company had not purchased any of the shares authorized under this program.

 

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Comparison of operating results for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015

 

General

 

Net income totaled $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in net income was primarily due to increases in both net interest income and noninterest income and a decrease in the provision for loan losses, partially offset by an increase in both noninterest expense and the provision for federal income taxes.

 

Interest Income

 

Interest income increased $1.1 million, and totaled $15.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. This increase was due to a $21.0 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets, and a 7 basis point (bp) increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets from 3.63% at December 31, 2015 to 3.70% at December 31, 2016.

 

Interest income on loans increased $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. This increase is primarily due to a $38.1 million, or 13.9%, increase in the average balance of loans outstanding, partially offset by a 3 bp decrease in the weighted-average yield on loans to 4.20% at December 31, 2016 compared to 4.23% at December 31, 2015. The decrease in the yield was due to the continuation of the overall low market interest rate environment, while the increase in the average balance was due to the Company’s strategic initiative to increase the mix of earning assets from lower yielding securities into higher yielding loans.

 

Interest income on securities decreased $499,000, or 18.4%, during the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. This decrease was primarily due to an $18.0 million decrease in the average balance of securities, and a 7 bp decrease in the weighted-average yield to 2.34% at December 31, 2016 compared to 2.41% for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease in the average balance was due to investing the cash flow from principal reductions into higher yielding loans, while the decrease in yield was due to a decrease in higher yielding investments due to scheduled amortization and prepayments during the current year.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2016, totaled $2.1 million, an increase of $103,000, or 5.2%, compared to interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in interest expense was substantially due to a $20.0 million increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities compared to the year ended December 31, 2015, while the weighted-average cost of funds was 0.52% for both years ended December 31, 2016, and December 31, 2015.

 

Interest expense on deposits totaled $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 an increase of $205,000, compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. This increase was primarily due to a $20.1 million increase in the average balance of deposits, and a 3 bp increase in the weighted-average cost of deposits from 0.45% for the year ended December 31, 2015, to 0.48% for the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase in the weighted-average cost of deposits was primarily due to a $5.3 million increase in average certificate of deposit balances and a shift from shorter term, lower cost certificates of deposit into longer term, higher cost certificates of deposit.

 

Interest expense on other short-term borrowings totaled $9,000 for both years ended December 31, 2016, and December 31, 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2016 the average balance of other short-term borrowings decreased by $455,000, while the weighted-average cost of other short-term borrowings increased by 1 bp to 0.15% for the year ended December 31, 2016, from 0.14% for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

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Interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank advances totaled $267,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016, a decrease of $102,000, or 27.6%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. This decrease was due a 54 bp decrease in the cost of borrowings to 1.32% for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the year ended December 31, 2015, and a $366,000 decrease in the average balance. The decrease in the cost was due to the maturity of higher rate advances, while the decrease in the average balance was due to the maturity of fixed-rate term advances that were not replaced compared to the prior year period.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income totaled $13.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 an increase of $949,000, compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in net interest income was due to a 7 bp increase in the interest rate spread to 3.18% at December 31, 2016 compared to 3.11% at December 31 2015, and a $964,000 increase in net interest-earning assets. The increase in the interest rate spread is due to the rates earned on interest-earning assets repricing upward more than the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2016, yields earned on interest-earning assets increased 7 bp, while rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities remained unchanged compared to the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

Provision for Losses on Loans

 

The Company recorded a provision for loan losses totaling $365,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $1,175,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease in the provision is mainly due to a decrease in charge-offs and nonperforming loans compared to the prior year period.

 

Noninterest Income

 

Noninterest income, consisting primarily of deposit service charges, earnings on bank-owned life insurance policies, gains on sale of loans, and other operating income totaled $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, and increased by $106,000, or 5.6%, compared to the year-ended December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily due to a $53,000 increase in deposit service charges and a $25,000 increase in gain on sale of loans. The increase in deposit service charges was primarily due to increased transactions and new product offerings. The increase in gain on sale of loans was primarily due to more favorable pricing in the current year, partially offset by a decrease in loans sold. Loans sold totaled $5.5 million, for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $5.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

Noninterest Expense

 

Noninterest expense increased by $971,000, or 8.7%, and totaled $12.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to $11.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. This increase includes an $860,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $141,000 increase in occupancy and equipment expense, an $89,000 increase in franchise taxes, and a $55,000 increase in audit and accounting expense, partially offset by a $55,000 decrease in federal deposit insurance premiums, a $62,000 decrease in legal expense, and an $86,000 decrease in other noninterest expense. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was due to increased compensation due to staff additions and merit increases, severance expense, increased pension expense due to planned retirements, and higher healthcare costs due to an increase in full-time employees coupled with plan premium increases compared to the prior year period. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in disability insurance, education and training and post-retirement benefit costs, primarily related to Bank Owned Life Insurance. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense was due to an increase in depreciation expense, furniture and fixture related expense, and in-house computer data and ATM network expense, partially offset by lower building repairs and maintenance. The increase in franchise taxes was due to the exclusion of the tax credit for the state supervisory exam fee that had previously been assessed and recorded in other noninterest expense in the prior year period. The increase in audit and accounting expense was primarily due to increased expenses related to internal audit as a result of outsourcing this function compared to being provided in-house previously. The decrease in federal deposit insurance premiums was due to a lower assessment rate, as adopted by the

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, compared to the prior year period. The decrease in legal expense was primarily due to a decrease in costs related to problem loans compared to the prior year. The decrease in other expense was primarily due to a decrease in loss on sale of foreclosed assets held for sale due to a decrease in sales during the current year period, as well as decreases in supervisory exam fees, and real estate loan expense. These decreases were partially offset by higher expenses related to stationery, printing and supplies, internet banking, special services, bank service charges, and loan expense compared to the prior year.

 

Federal Income Taxes

 

Provision for Federal income taxes was $708,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016, reflecting an increase of $295,000 from the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase is primarily due to an $894,000 increase in pre-tax income. The difference in the effective tax rates of 24.0% and 20.0% for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from the 34% statutory rate was mainly due to the beneficial effects of tax-exempt income from the cash surrender value of life insurance and other tax-exempt obligations.

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Average Balance sHEET

 

The following tables set forth certain information relating to the Company’s average balance sheet and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented.

 

   For the years ended December 31, 
   2016   2015 
   Average
Balance
   Interest   Average
Rate
   Average
Balance
   Interest   Average
Rate
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                              
     Loans receivable, net(1)  $313,124   $13,140    4.20%   $274,979   $11,621    4.23% 
     Investment securities(2)   94,332    2,208    2.34%    112,308    2,707    2.41% 
     Interest-earning deposits(3)   12,554    203    1.62%    11,756    171    1.45% 
          Total interest-earning assets   420,010    15,551    3.70%    399,043    14,499    3.63% 
     Noninterest-earning assets   23,972              24,183           
          Total assets  $443,982             $423,226           
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
     Deposits  $372,458   $1,794    0.48%   $352,366   $1,589    0.45% 
     Other short-term borrowings   5,951    9    0.15%    6,406    9    0.14% 
     Borrowings   20,244    267    1.32%    19,878    369    1.86% 
          Total interest-bearing liabilities   398,653    2,070    0.52%    378,650    1,967    0.52% 
     Noninterest-bearing liabilities   4,217              4,526           
          Total liabilities   402,870              383,176           
     Stockholders’ equity   41,112              40,050           
          Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $443,982             $423,226           
     Net interest income       $13,481             $12,532      
     Interest rate spread(4)             3.18%              3.11% 
     Net yield on interest-earning assets(5)             3.21%              3.14% 
     Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average
          interest-bearing liabilities
             105.36%              105.39% 

 

(1)Includes non-accrual loan balances.
(2)Includes mortgage-backed securities designated as available-for-sale.
(3)Includes federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions.
(4)Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net yield on interest-earning assets represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

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Rate/Volume Analysis

 

The table below sets forth certain information regarding changes in interest income and interest expense of the Company for the periods indicated. Information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in average volume (changes in average volume multiplied by old rate); and (ii) changes in rate (change in rate multiplied by old average volume). Changes in rate-volume (changes in rate multiplied by the change in average volume) have been allocated proportionately between changes in rate and changes in volume;

 

  

Year ended December 31, 2016 vs year ended

December 31, 2015

  

Year ended December 31, 2015 vs year ended

December 31, 2014

 
   Increase (decrease)       Increase (decrease)     
   Volume   Rate   Total increase
(decrease)
   Volume   Rate   Total increase
(decrease)
 
Interest Income attributable to:  (In thousands) 
     Loans receivable  $1,601   $(82)  $1,519   $568   $(355)  $213 
     Investment securities   (423)   (76)   (499)   (69)   (255)   (324)
     Interest-bearing deposits   12    20    32    (22)   1    (21)
          Total interest-earning assets   1,190    (138)   1,052    477    (609)   (132)
                               
Interest expense attributable to:                              
     Deposits   93    112    205    34    (19)   15 
     Other short-term borrowings                        
     Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings   7    (109)   (102)   31    (142)   (111)
          Total interest-bearing liabilities   100    3    103    65    (161)   (96)
Increase (decrease) in net interest income  $1,090   $(141)  $949   $412   $(448)  $(36)

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The Bank’s primary sources of funds are deposits, principal repayments and prepayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments, and earnings and funds provided from operations. While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by the general level of interest rates, economic conditions and competition. The Bank manages the pricing of deposits to maintain a desired level of deposits and cost of funds. In addition, the Bank invests excess funds in federal funds and other short-term interest-earning assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements. Liquid assets outstanding at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, totaled $87.5 million and $106.5 million, respectively. For additional information about cash flows from the Company’s operating, financing and investing activities, see the Statements of Cash Flows included in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

A major portion of the Bank’s liquidity consists of cash and cash equivalents, which are a product of operating, investing and financing activities. The primary sources of cash are net income, principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, proceeds from deposits and advances from the FHLB, and sales of residential mortgage loans and investment securities. Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. If the Bank requires liquidity beyond its ability to generate funds internally at a reasonable cost, borrowing agreements are in place with the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, which provide additional sources of short and long-term funding. As noted above, FHLB advances are used as part of an overall liability management strategy to extend duration for interest rate risk management purposes generally at a cost lower than equivalent duration retail certificates. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $18.0 million in outstanding advances from the FHLB, and additional borrowing capacity from the FHLB totaling $100.0 million based on the Bank’s one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities, home equity lines of credit, second mortgage loans and multi-family loans. The Bank also has pledged $18.7 million to secure a line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of $18.8 million which is in place to provide a backup, short-term source of liquidity. The Bank has the ability to pledge remaining market value of investment and mortgage-backed securities of $36.1 million which would allow the Bank the ability to borrow additional longer term funds from the FHLB. The Bank had no outstanding balances with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland at December 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations at December 31, 2016:

 

   Payments due by period     
   Less than
1 year
   1-3 years   3-5 years   More
than 5
years
   Total 
   (In thousands) 
Contractual obligations:                         
     Operating lease obligations  $60   $82   $37   $   $179 
     Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank   6,000    12,000            18,000 
     Other short-term borrowings   7,246                7,246 
     Certificates of deposit maturities   57,605    35,764    24,402    13,720    131,491 
Amount of commitments expiring per period:                         
  Commitments to originate loans:                         
     Letters of credit   361                361 
     Credit card/overdraft lines of credit   8,144                8,144 
     Home equity/commercial lines of credit   41,024                41,024 
     Real estate construction loans   6,134                6,134 
Total contractual obligations  $126,574   $47,846   $24,439   $13,720   $212,579 

 

 

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Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Company and notes thereto, presented elsewhere herein, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering the changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Company’s operations. Unlike most industrial companies, nearly all the assets and liabilities of the Company are monetary. As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on the Company’s performance than do the effect of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.

 

ITEM 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Asset and Liability Management-Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis

 

The Bank, like other financial institutions, is subject to interest rate risk to the extent that interest-earning assets reprice at a different time than interest-bearing liabilities. As part of its effort to monitor and manage interest rate risk, the Bank uses the “net portfolio value” (“NPV”) methodology adopted by the regulators as part of its interest rate sensitivity regulations. The application of NPV methodology illustrates certain aspects of the Bank’s interest rate risk.

 

Generally, NPV is the discounted present value of the difference between incoming cash flows on interest-earning and other assets and outgoing cash flows on interest-bearing and other liabilities. The application of the methodology attempts to quantify interest rate risk as the change in the NPV, which would result from a theoretical change in market interest rates.

 

Presented below, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, is an analysis of the Bank’s interest rate risk as measured by changes in NPV for instantaneous and sustained 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis point (1 basis point equals .01%) increases and a 100 basis point decrease in market interest rates.

 

As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain shortcomings are inherent in the NPV approach. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods of repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, expected rates of prepayment on loans and mortgage-backed securities and early withdrawal levels from time deposits would likely deviate significantly from those assumed in making the risk calculations.

 

As a result of the extended period of historically low interest rates discussed above, the composition of the industry’s assets and liabilities, and the Bank’s assets and liabilities, has shifted. Consumers and businesses have generally preferred long-term fixed-rate loans and have either avoided long-term fixed-rate certificates of deposits or selected long-term fixed-rate certificates of deposits with the intention of paying a prepayment penalty should interest rates rise sufficiently. These changes in consumer behavior have increased the difficultly of making model assumptions for estimating NPV under different interest rate scenarios and have increased regulatory scrutiny of interest rate risk, including model results and management’s activities to manage interest rate risk exposures.

 

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As of December 31, 2016
     Net Portfolio Value   Net Portfolio Value as % of PV of
Assets
 
Change in
Interest Rates
(Basis Points)
  $ Amount   $ Change   % Change   NPV Value   Basis Point Change 
     (In thousands)             
+400 bp    $53,166   $(29,644)   (36)%   13.06%    (479)
+300 bp     59,484    (23,326)   (28)%   14.14%    (372)
+200 bp     66,211    (16,599)   (20)%   15.21%    (264)
+100 bp     72,716    (10,094)   (12)%   16.17%    (169)
0 bp     82,810            17.85%     
-100 bp     72,228    (10,582)   (13)%   15.25%    (260)
                            

 

As of December 31, 2015
     Net Portfolio Value   Net Portfolio Value as % of PV of
Assets
 
Change in
Interest Rates
(Basis Points)
  $ Amount   $ Change   % Change   NPV Value   Basis Point Change 
     (In thousands)             
+400 bp    $50,284   $(25,377)   (34)%   12.93%    (417)
+300 bp     56,037    (19,624)   (26)%   13.94%    (316)
+200 bp     62,180    (13,481)   (18)%   14.95%    (215)
+100 bp     67,786    (7,875)   (10)%   15.78%    (132)
0 bp     75,661            17.10%     
-100 bp     66,134    (9,527)   (13)%   14.65%    (245)

 

 

The Company attempts to reduce its exposure to interest rate risk generally by better matching the repricing characteristics of its interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities over a range of interest rate scenarios. Strategies include originating ARM loans and other adjustable rate or short-term loans, as well as by purchasing short-term investment and mortgage-backed securities and extending liabilities through promoting cost-effective, long-term retail time deposits or the use of long-term FHLB advances and wholesale market certificates of deposits. However, particularly in the current interest rate and credit market environment, borrowers typically prefer fixed-rate loans to ARM loans. Accordingly, ARM loan originations were very limited during the year ended December 31, 2016. Similarly, depositors currently prefer more liquid and short duration checking, money market and savings accounts to longer term time deposits. The net effect of this continuing shift in customer preference for longer duration loans and shorter duration deposits has been to expose the Company to increased interest rate risk.

 

The Company has an Asset-Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”), which is responsible for reviewing the Company’s asset-liability policies. The Committee meets and reports monthly to the Board of Directors on interest rate risks and trends, as well as liquidity and capital ratios and requirements. The Bank has operated within the framework of its prescribed NPV risk range for each of the last three years.

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ITEM 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

 

Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Stockholders

Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.

Wooster, Ohio

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. (Company) as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for years then ended. The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing auditing procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. Our audits also included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

/s/ BKD, LLP

 

Fort Wayne, Indiana

March 16, 2017

 

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2016 and 2015
(In thousands, except share data)

 

   2016   2015 
         
Assets          
     Cash and due from banks  $10,138   $3,487 
     Interest-bearing deposits   6,618    7,669 
          Cash and cash equivalents   16,756    11,156 
           
     Available-for-sale securities   70,709    95,347 
     Held-to-maturity securities   9,559    8,307 
     Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,040 and
          $2,837 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively
   332,283    293,121 
     Premises and equipment, net   6,420    6,663 
     Federal Home Loan Bank stock   4,226    4,226 
     Foreclosed assets held for sale, net   2    14 
     Accrued interest receivable   1,146    1,149 
     Bank-owned life insurance   9,827    9,554 
     Goodwill   1,719    1,719 
     Prepaid federal income taxes   264    483 
     Other assets   1,880    1,893 
          Total assets  $454,791   $433,632 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
Liabilities          
Deposits          
     Demand  $111,213   $101,532 
     Savings and money market   141,029    132,089 
     Time   131,491    128,806 
          Total deposits   383,733    362,427 
     Other short-term borrowings   7,246    5,606 
     Federal Home Loan Bank advances   18,000    21,000 
     Deferred federal income taxes   184    436 
     Interest payable and other liabilities   4,600    4,258 
          Total liabilities   413,763    393,727 
Commitments and Contingencies        
Stockholders’ Equity          
     Preferred stock, 500,000 shares of $.10 par value
          authorized; no shares issued
        
     Common stock, $.10 par value; authorized 9,000,000
          shares; 3,978,731 shares issued
   398    398 
     Additional paid-in capital   36,041    36,017 
     Retained earnings   22,317    21,060 
     Shares acquired by ESOP   (273)   (343)
     Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (519)   (291)
     Treasury stock, at cost: Common: 1,196,892 at
          December 31, 2016 and 2015
   (16,936)   (16,936)
          Total stockholders’ equity   41,028    39,905 
          Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $454,791   $433,632 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(In thousands, except per share data)

 

   2016   2015 
Interest and Dividend Income          
     Loans  $13,140   $11,621 
     Securities   2,208    2,707 
     Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other   203    171 
          Total interest and dividend income   15,551    14,499 
           
Interest Expense          
     Deposits   1,794    1,589 
     Other short-term borrowings   9    9 
     Federal Home Loan Bank advances   267    369 
          Total interest expense   2,070    1,967 
           
Net Interest Income   13,481    12,532 
Provision for Loan Losses   365    1,175 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses   13,116    11,357 
Noninterest Income          
     Deposit service charges   610    557 
     Gain on loan sales   218    193 
     Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   298    294 
     Interchange fees   406    387 
     Other operating   464    459 
          Total noninterest income   1,996    1,890 
Noninterest Expense          
     Salaries and employee benefits   7,304    6,444 
     Net occupancy and equipment expense   2,127    1,986 
     Federal deposit insurance premiums   215    270 
     Franchise taxes   353    264 
     Advertising and marketing   275    246 
     Legal   152    214 
     Audit and accounting   331    276 
     Other   1,401    1,487 
Total noninterest expense   12,158    11,187 
Income Before Federal Income Taxes   2,954    2,060 
Provision for Federal Income Taxes   708    413 
Net Income  $2,246   $1,647 
Other comprehensive loss:          
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes
     of ($209) and ($380) for 2016 and 2015, respectively
   (406)   (737)
Change in split-dollar life insurance policy unrecognized net loss   (42)   155 
Change in defined benefit plan settlement charge, net of taxes
     of $69 for 2016
   133     
Change in defined benefit plan unrecognized net gain, net of taxes
     of $11 and $1 for 2016 and 2015, respectively
   22    2 
Amortization of net loss included in net periodic pension cost,
     net of taxes of $33 and $36 for 2016 and 2015, respectively
   65    69 
     Other comprehensive loss   (228)   (511)
     Total comprehensive income  $2,018   $1,136 
Basic Earnings Per Share  $0.82   $0.60 
Diluted Earnings Per Share  $0.82   $0.60 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(In thousands, except per share data)

 

   Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   Retained
Earnings
   Shares
Acquired by
ESOP
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)
   Treasury Stock   Total 
Balance, December 31, 2014  $398   $35,995   $20,403   $(416)  $220   $(16,598)  $40,002 
     Net Income           1,647                1,647 
     Other comprehensive loss                   (511)       (511)
     Purchase Treasury Shares –
          at cost
                       (338)   (338)
     Cash dividends - $0.36 per
          share
           (990)               (990)
     Amortization of expense
          related to ESOP
       22        73            95 
Balance, December 31, 2015   398    36,017    21,060    (343)   (291)   (16,936)   39,905 
     Net Income           2,246                 2,246 
     Other comprehensive loss                   (228)       (228)
     Cash dividends - $0.36 per
          share
           (989)               (989)
     Amortization of expense
          related to ESOP
       24        70            94 
Balance, December 31, 2016  $398   $36,041   $22,317   $(273)  $(519)  $(16,936)  $41,028 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(In thousands)

 

   2016   2015 
Operating Activities          
     Net income  $2,246   $1,647 
     Items not requiring (providing) cash          
          Depreciation and amortization   671    591 
          Provision for loan losses   365    1,175 
          Amortization of premiums and discounts on securities   1,186    1,336 
          Amortization of mortgage servicing rights   44    51 
          Amortization of deferred loan origination fees   (118)   (81)
          Deferred income taxes   (43)   143 
          Net gains on sale of loans   (218)   (193)
          Proceeds from sale of loans in the secondary market   5,707    6,070 
          Origination of loans for sale in the secondary market   (5,489)   (5,877)
          Amortization expense of stock benefit plan   94    95 
          Provision for impairment on foreclosed assets held for sale   34    37 
          Loss on sale of foreclosed assets held for sale   6    106 
          Loss on sale of premises and equipment       2 
          Increase in value of bank-owned life insurance   (273)   (272)
     Changes in          
          Accrued interest receivable   3    5 
          Other assets   188    (454)
          Interest payable and other liabilities   453    (298)
               Net cash provided by operating activities   4,856    4,083 
Investing Activities          
     Purchases of available-for-sale securities   (3,475)   (12,971)
     Purchase of  held-to-maturity securities   (1,698)   (1,637)
     Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of available-for-
          sale securities
   26,365    24,177 
     Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of held-to-maturity
          securities
   393    282 
     Net change in loans   (39,526)   (28,914)
     Purchase of premises and equipment   (428)   (427)
     Proceeds from the sale of foreclosed assets   90    330 
               Net cash used in investing activities  $(18,279)  $(19,160)

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(In thousands)

 

   2016   2015 
Financing Activities          
     Net change in deposits  $21,306   $13,505 
     Net change in other short-term borrowings   1,640    (1,394)
     Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances   18,675    30,562 
     Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances   (21,675)   (26,000)
     Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance   66    105 
     Dividends on common stock   (989)   (990)
     Treasury stock purchases       (338)
               Net cash provided in financing activities   19,023    15,450 
Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents   5,600    373 
Cash and Cash equivalents, Beginning of period   11,156    10,783 
           
Cash and Cash equivalents, End of period  $16,756   $11,156 
Supplemental Cash Flows Information          
     Interest paid on deposits and borrowings  $2,081   $1,974 
           
     Federal income taxes paid  $550   $350 
           

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and
     Financing Activities

          
           
     Transfers from loans to foreclosed assets held for sale  $118   $308 
           
     Recognition of mortgage servicing rights  $82   $88 
           
     Dividends payable  $250   $250 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Note 1: Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

 

The revenues, operating income and assets are almost exclusively derived from banking. Accordingly, all of the Company’s banking operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment. Customers are mainly located in Wayne, Holmes, Ashland, Medina and Stark Counties, and include a wide range of individuals, businesses and other organizations. The Company has historically conducted its business through its main office in Wooster, Ohio.

 

The Company’s primary deposit products are checking, savings, money market and term certificate accounts. Wayne Savings Community Bank’s primary lending products are residential mortgage, commercial and installment loans. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including business assets, consumer assets and real estate. Commercial loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow from operations of businesses. Real estate loans are secured by both residential and commercial real estate. Net interest income is affected by the relative amount of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest received or paid on these balances. The level of interest rates paid or received by the Company can be significantly influenced by a number of environmental factors, such as governmental monetary policy, that are outside of management’s control.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. (“Wayne” or the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Wayne Savings Community Bank (the “Bank”). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, goodwill and pension and other retirement benefit plans. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.

 

Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Noninterest-bearing transaction accounts are subject to the $250,000 limit on FDIC insurance per covered institution. From time to time, the Company’s interest-bearing cash accounts may exceed the FDIC’s insured limit of $250,000. Management considers the risk of loss to be very low.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Securities

 

Certain debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held-to-maturity” and recorded at amortized cost. Securities not classified as held-to- maturity are classified as “available-for-sale” and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income (loss). Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.

 

For debt securities with fair value below carrying value when the Company does not intend to sell a debt security, and it is more likely than not, the Company will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, it recognizes the credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security in earnings and the remaining portion in other comprehensive income (loss). For held-to-maturity debt securities, the amount of an other-than-temporary impairment recorded in other comprehensive income for the noncredit portion of a previous other-than-temporary impairment is amortized prospectively over the remaining life of the security on the basis of the timing of future estimated cash flows of the security.

 

Loans

 

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoffs are reported at their outstanding principal balances adjusted for unearned income, charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, any unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. For loans amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, as well as premiums and discounts, are deferred and amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan. The accrual of interest on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well secured and in process of collection. Past due status is determined based on contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on non-accrual or charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current for a period of six months and future payments are reasonably assured.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to income. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability 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.

The allowance consists of allocated and general components. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers nonclassified loans and is based on historical charge-off experience and expected loss given default derived from the Company’s internal risk rating process. Other adjustments may be made to the allowance for pools of loans after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical loss or risk rating data.

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 impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Large groups of smaller balance homogenous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

impairment measurements, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement due to financial difficulties of the borrower.

Premises and Equipment, Net

Depreciable assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged to expense using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. An accelerated method is used for tax purposes. Leasehold improvements are also stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and are depreciated using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the term of the lease, whichever is shorter. Gains and losses on dispositions are included in current operations. No asset impairment was recognized during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

The Company is required as a condition of membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (“FHLB”) to maintain an investment in FHLB common stock. The required investment in the common stock is based on a predetermined formula. The stock is redeemable at par and, therefore, its cost is equivalent to its redemption value. At December 31, 2016, the FHLB placed no restrictions on redemption of shares in excess of a member’s required investment in the stock.

Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale, Net

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs, at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in net income or expense from foreclosed assets.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

The Bank has purchased life insurance policies on certain key executives. Bank-owned life insurance is recorded at its cash surrender value, or the amount that can be realized.

Goodwill

The composition of goodwill is as follows at December 31, 2016 and 2015:

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Goodwill  $1,719   $1,719 

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Pursuant to FASB ASC 350, the Company is required to annually test goodwill for impairment. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test as of November 30 each year. The Company’s testing of goodwill in the current year indicated there was no impairment in the carrying value of this asset.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

Mortgage servicing assets are recognized separately when rights are acquired through sale of financial assets. Under the servicing assets and liabilities accounting guidance (ASC 860-50), servicing rights resulting from the sale or securitization of loans originated by the Company are initially measured at fair value at the date of transfer. The Company subsequently measures each class of servicing asset using the amortization method. Under the amortization method, servicing rights are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income. The amortized assets are assessed for impairment based on fair value at each reporting date.

Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively, is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, the custodial earnings rate, an inflation rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds and default rates and losses. These variables change from quarter to quarter as market conditions and projected interest rates change, and may have an adverse impact on the value of the mortgage servicing rights and may result in a reduction to noninterest income.

Each class of separately recognized servicing assets subsequently measured using the amortization method are evaluated and measured for impairment. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into tranches based on predominant characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and investor type. Impairment, if necessary, is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual tranche, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount of the servicing assets for that tranche. The valuation allowance is adjusted to reflect changes in the measurement of impairment after the initial

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

measurement of impairment. Changes in valuation allowances are reported in the income statement. Fair value in excess of the carrying amount of servicing assets for that stratum is not recognized.

Servicing fee income is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income.

Treasury Stock

Common stock shares repurchased are recorded at cost. Cost of shares retired or reissued is determined using the first-in, first-out method.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance (ASC 740, Income Taxes). The income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur.

Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. 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.

Uncertain tax positions are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized 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 tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a 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.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of income tax expense. The Company files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiary. With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to tax authorities for years before 2013.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional potential common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate solely to outstanding stock options, if any, and are determined using the treasury stock method.

Treasury stock shares and unearned ESOP shares are not deemed outstanding for earnings per share calculations.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable income taxes. Other comprehensive income (loss) includes unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on available-for-sale securities, changes in the funded status of the defined benefit pension plan and the split-dollar life insurance plan.

Advertising and Marketing

Advertising and marketing costs are expensed as incurred. The Company’s advertising and marketing expense totaled $275,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016 and $246,000 for year ended December 31, 2015.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements to conform to the 2016 financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income.

Transfers of Financial Assets

Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when the control over the assets has been relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Note 2: Restriction on Cash and due from banks

The Company is required to maintain reserve funds in cash, and or, on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank. The reserve required at December 31, 2016, was $2.6 million.

Note 3: Securities

The amortized cost and fair values, together with gross unrealized gains and losses, of securities are as follows:

   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value 
Available-for-sale securities  (In thousands) 
   December 31, 2016:                    
     U.S. government agencies  $11   $   $   $11 
     Mortgage-backed securities of
          government-sponsored entities
   58,797    399    582    58,614 
     Private-label collateralized mortgage
          obligations
   41        1    40 
     State and political subdivisions   11,698    402    56    12,044 
          Totals  $70,547   $801   $639   $70,709 
                     

 

   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value 
Available-for-sale securities  (In thousands) 
   December 31, 2015:                    
     U.S. government agencies  $101   $   $   $101 
     Mortgage-backed securities of
          government-sponsored entities
   75,972    662    530    76,104 
     Private-label collateralized mortgage
          obligations
   274    3        277 
     State and political subdivisions   18,224    677    36    18,865 
          Totals  $94,571   $1,342   $566   $95,347 

 

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

                 
   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value 
Held-to-maturity Securities:  (In thousands) 
December 31, 2016:                
     U.S. government agencies  $21   $   $   $21 
     Mortgage-backed securities of
          government-sponsored entities
   704    7        711 
     State and political subdivisions   8,834    12    239    8,607 
          Totals  $9,559   $19   $239   $9,339 
                     

 

   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value 
Held-to-maturity Securities:  (In thousands) 
December 31, 2015:                
     U.S. government agencies  $82   $   $   $82 
     Mortgage-backed securities of
          government-sponsored entities
   1,052    5        1,057 
     State and political subdivisions   7,173    29    136    7,066 
          Totals  $8,307   $34   $136   $8,205 

 

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities at December 31, 2016, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   Available-for-sale   Held-to-maturity 
   Amortized
cost
   Fair Value   Amortized
cost
   Fair Value 
   (In thousands) 
Within one year  $1,189   $1,212   $   $ 
One to five years   4,023    4,244    2,056    2,044 
Five to ten years   4,557    4,628    2,906    2,831 
After ten years   1,940    1,971    3,893    3,753 
    11,709    12,055    8,855    8,628 
                     
Mortgage-backed securities of
     government-sponsored entities
   58,797    58,614    704    711 
Private-label collateralized mortgage
     obligations
   41    40         
                     
     Totals  $70,547   $70,709   $9,559   $9,339 

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

The carrying value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits, customer repurchase agreements and for other purposes, was $43.7 million and $55.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

There were no sales of available-for-sale or held-to-maturity investments during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, and there were no transfers between categories.

Certain investments in debt securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost. The total fair value of these investments at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $49.8 million and $53.8 million, which represented approximately 62% and 52%, respectively, of the Company’s aggregate fair market value of the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment portfolios. These declines resulted primarily from changes in market interest rates.

Based on evaluation of available evidence, including recent changes in market interest rates, credit rating information and information obtained from regulatory filings, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary at December 31, 2016.

Should the impairment of any of these securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.

The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in mortgage-backed securities of government-sponsored entities, private-label mortgage obligations and municipal securities were caused by changes in interest rates. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost bases of the investments. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2016.

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2016 and 2015:

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

   December 31, 2016 
   Less than 12 Months   More than 12 Months   Total 
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Losses
 
   (In thousands) 
Mortgage-backed securities
     of government-
     sponsored entities
  $32,810   $409   $7,978   $173   $40,788   $582 
Private-label collateralized
     mortgage obligations
           40    1    40    1 
State and political
     subdivisions
   8,087    204    929    91    9,016    295 
Total temporarily impaired
     securities
  $40,897   $613   $8,947   $265   $49,844   $878 
                               

 

   December 31, 2015 
   Less than 12 Months   More than 12 Months   Total 
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Losses
 
   (In thousands) 
Mortgage-backed securities
     of government-
     sponsored entities
  $32,930   $269   $14,560   $261   $47,490   $530 
State and political
     subdivisions
   3,756    50    2,515    122    6,271    172 
Total temporarily impaired
     securities
  $36,686   $319   $17,075   $383   $53,761   $702 

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Note 4: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Categories of loans at December 31, include:

 

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
One-to-four family residential  $193,424   $179,732 
Multi-family residential   11,425    12,474 
Construction   2,744    6,177 
Nonresidential real estate and land   107,788    86,470 
Commercial   23,215    18,031 
Consumer and other   2,193    1,904 
    340,789    304,788 
Less:          
     Undisbursed portion of loans in process   4,719    8,065 
     Deferred loan origination fees   747    765 
     Allowance for loans losses   3,040    2,837 
          Total loans  $332,283   $293,121 

 

The risk characteristics of each portfolio segment are as follows:

Residential Real Estate Loans

For residential mortgage loans that are secured by one-to-four family residences and are generally owner occupied, the Company generally establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and requires private mortgage insurance if that ratio is exceeded. Home equity loans are typically secured by a subordinate interest in one-to-four family residences. Repayment can also be impacted by changes in property values on residential properties. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.

All Other Mortgage Loans

All other mortgage loans consist of residential construction loans, nonresidential real estate loans, land loans and multi-family real estate loans.

Residential construction loan proceeds are disbursed in increments as construction progresses and as inspections warrant. Construction loans are typically structured as permanent one-to-four family loans originated by the Company with a 12-month construction phase. Accordingly, upon completion of the construction phase, there is no change in interest rate or term to maturity of the original construction loan, nor is a new permanent loan originated. These loans are generally owner occupied and the Company generally establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and requires private mortgage insurance if that ratio is exceeded.

Nonresidential real estate loans are negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Loans secured by nonresidential real estate generally involve a greater degree of risk than one-to-four family residential mortgage loans and carry larger loan balances. This increased credit risk is a result of several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans and borrowers, the effects of general economic conditions on income-producing properties, and the increased difficulty of evaluating and monitoring these types of loans.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Furthermore, the repayment of loans secured by nonresidential real estate is typically dependent upon the successful operation of the related real estate project. If the cash flow from the project is reduced, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan may be impaired.

The Company also originates a limited number of land loans secured by individual improved and unimproved lots for future residential construction. In addition, the Company originated loans to commercial customers with land held as the collateral.

Multi-family real estate loans generally involve a greater degree of credit risk than one-to-four family residential mortgage loans and carry larger loan balances. This increased credit risk is a result of several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans and borrowers, the effects of general economic conditions on income-producing properties, and the increased difficulty of evaluating and monitoring these types of loans. Furthermore, the repayment of loans secured by multi-family real estate is typically dependent upon the successful operation of the related real estate property. If the cash flow from the project is reduced, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan may be impaired.

Commercial Business Loans

Commercial business loans carry a higher degree of risk than one-to-four family residential loans. Such lending typically involves large loan balances concentrated in a single borrower or groups of related borrowers for rental or business properties. In addition, the payment experience on loans secured by income-producing properties is typically dependent on the success of the operation of the related project and thus is typically affected by adverse conditions in the real estate market and in the economy. The Company originates commercial loans generally in the $50,000 to $1,000,000 range with the majority of these loans being under $500,000. Commercial loans are generally underwritten based on the borrower’s ability to pay and assets such as buildings, land and equipment are taken as additional loan collateral. Each loan is evaluated for a level of risk and assigned a rating from “1” (the highest quality rating) to “7” (the lowest quality rating).

Consumer Loans

Consumer loans entail greater credit risk than residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans that are unsecured or secured by assets that depreciate rapidly, such as automobiles, mobile homes, boats, and recreational vehicles. In such cases, repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment for the outstanding loan and the remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower. In particular, amounts realizable on the sale of repossessed automobiles may be significantly reduced based upon the condition of the automobiles and the lack of demand for used automobiles.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans based on the portfolio segment and impairment method as of December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

December 31, 2016  One-to-four
family
residential
   All other
mortgage loans
   Commercial
business loans
   Consumer
loans
   Total 
Allowance for loan losses:  (In thousands) 
Beginning balance  $1,346   $1,210   $279   $2   $2,837 
     Provision(credit) charged
          to expense
   213    (19)   166    5    365 
     Losses charged off   (81)   (83)       (1)   (165)
     Recoveries   1        2        3 
Ending balance  $1,479   $1,108   $447   $6   $3,040 
Allowance Balances:                         
     Individually evaluated for
          impairment
  $323   $151   $184   $   $658 
     Collectively evaluated for
          impairment
  $1,156   $957   $263   $6   $2,382 
Loan Balances:                         
Ending balance:  $193,424   $121,957   $23,215   $2,193   $340,789 
     Individually evaluated for
          impairment
  $1,527   $1,067   $547   $   $3,141 
     Collectively evaluated for
          impairment
  $191,897   $120,890   $22,668   $2,193   $337,648 
                          

 

December 31, 2015  One-to-four
family
residential
   All other
mortgage loans
   Commercial
business loans
   Consumer
loans
   Total 
Allowance for loan losses:  (In thousands) 
Beginning balance  $1,533   $885   $343   $8   $2,769 
     Provision (credit) charged to
          expense
   924    325    (65)   (9)   1,175 
     Losses charged off   (1,158)               (1,158)
     Recoveries   47        1    3    51 
Ending balance  $1,346   $1,210   $279   $2   $2,837 
Allowance Balances:                         
     Individually evaluated for
          impairment
  $506   $13   $33   $   $552 
     Collectively evaluated for
          impairment
  $840   $1,197   $246   $2   $2,285 
Loan Balances:                         
Ending balance:  $179,732   $105,121   $18,031   $1,904   $304,788 
     Individually evaluated for
          impairment
  $2,789   $1,061   $33   $   $3,883 
     Collectively evaluated for
          impairment
  $176,943   $104,060   $17,998   $1,904   $300,905 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Bank’s loan portfolio based on rating category and payment activity as of December 31, 2016 and 2015:

December 31, 2016  One-to-four
family
residential
   All other
mortgage loans
   Commercial
business loans
   Consumer loans 
   (In thousands) 
Rating *                
     Pass (Risk 1-4)  $189,975   $119,503   $22,427   $2,193 
     Special Mention (Risk 5)                
     Substandard (Risk 6)   3,449    2,454    788     
Total  $193,424   $121,957   $23,215   $2,193 

 

December 31, 2015  One-to-four
family
residential
   All other
mortgage loans
   Commercial
business loans
   Consumer loans 
   (In thousands) 
Rating *                
     Pass (Risk 1-4)  $172,617   $100,961   $17,893   $1,904 
     Special Mention (Risk 5)   1,406    1,881    105     
     Substandard (Risk 6)   5,709    2,279    33     
Total  $179,732   $105,121   $18,031   $1,904 

 

* Ratings are generally assigned to consumer and residential mortgage loans on a “pass” or “fail” basis, where “fail” results in a substandard classification. Commercial loans, both secured by real estate or other assets or unsecured, are analyzed in accordance with an analytical matrix codified in the Bank’s loan policy that produces a risk rating as described below.

 

Risk 1 is unquestioned credit quality for any credit product. Loans are secured by cash and near cash collateral with immediate access to proceeds.

 

Risk 2 is very low risk with strong credit and repayment sources. Borrower is well capitalized in a stable industry, financial ratios exceed peers and financial trends are positive.

 

Risk 3 is very favorable risk with highly adequate credit strength and repayment sources. Borrower has good overall financial condition and adequate capitalization.

 

Risk 4 is acceptable, average risk with adequate credit strength and repayment sources. Collateral positions must be within Bank policies.

 

Risk 5 or “Special Mention,” also known as “watch,” has potential weakness that deserves Management’s close attention. This risk includes loans where the borrower has developed financial uncertainties or is resolving them. Bank credits have been secured or negotiations will be ongoing to secure further collateral. In accordance with regulatory guidance, this category is generally regarded as temporary, as successful remedial actions will either successfully move the credit back up to Risk 4 or unsuccessful remedial actions will result in the credit being downgraded to Risk 6.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

Risk 6 or “Substandard” loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged. This risk category contains loans that exhibit a weakening of the borrower’s credit strength with limited credit access and all nonperforming loans.

 

Risk 7 or “Doubtful” loans are significantly under protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged. This risk category contains loans that are likely to experience a loss of some magnitude, but where the amount of the expected loss is not known with enough certainty to allow for an accurate calculation of a loss amount for charge-off. This category is considered to be temporary until a charge-off amount can be reasonably determined.

 

The following tables present the Bank’s loan portfolio aging analysis as of December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

December 31, 2016  30-59 Days
Past Due
   60-89 Days
Past Due
   Greater
Than 90
Days
   Total Past
Due
   Current   Total
Loans
Receivable
 
   (In thousands) 
One-to-four family
     residential loans
  $442   $419   $959   $1,820   $191,604   $193,424 
All other mortgage
     loans
           63    63    121,894    121,957 
Commercial business loans   16        22    38    23,177    23,215 
Consumer loans   8            8    2,185    2,193 
Total  $466   $419   $1,044   $1,929   $338,860   $340,789 
                               

 

December 31, 2015  30-59 Days
Past Due
   60-89 Days
Past Due
   Greater
Than 90
Days
   Total Past
Due
   Current   Total Loans
Receivable
 
   (In thousands) 
One-to-four family
     residential loans
  $516   $329   $903   $1,748   $177,984   $179,732 
All other mortgage
     loans
   298        209    507    104,614    105,121 
Commercial business loans   68            68    17,963    18,031 
Consumer loans                   1,904    1,904 
Total  $882   $329   $1,112   $2,323   $302,465   $304,788 
                               

There were no loans that were past due 90 days or greater that were still accruing at December 31, 2016, or at December 31, 2015.

Non-accrual loans were comprised of the following at December 31, 2016 and 2015:

Non-accrual loans  2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
One-to-four family residential loans  $1,473   $1,733 
Nonresidential real estate loans   85    208 
All other mortgage loans        
Commercial business loans        
Consumer loans        
Total  $1,558   $1,941 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (ASC 310-10-35-16), when based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans include nonperforming commercial loans but also include loans modified in troubled debt restructurings where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection.

Included in certain loan categories in the impaired loans are troubled debt restructurings that were classified as impaired. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $1.5 million of residential mortgages, $1.0 million of nonresidential mortgages and $511,000 of commercial loans that were modified in troubled debt restructurings. Included in these amounts, the Company had troubled debt restructurings that were performing in accordance with their modified terms of $776,000 in residential mortgage loans, nonresidential real estate and land loans of $1.0 million and commercial loans of $511,000 at December 31, 2016.

The following tables present impaired loans as of and for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

December 31, 2016  Recorded
Balance
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Specific
Allowance
   Average
Investment in
Impaired Loans
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   (In thousands) 
Loans without a specific
     Valuation allowance
                         
One-to-four family
     residential loans
  $1,121   $1,189   $   $1,019   $37 
All other mortgage loans   226    226        838    19 
Commercial business
     loans
                    
                          
Loans with a specific
     valuation allowance
                         
One-to-four family
     residential loans
   406    406    323    622     
All other mortgage loans   841    841    151    335    49 
Commercial business
     loans
   547    547    184    168    1 
                          
Total:                         
One-to-four family
     residential loans
  $1,527   $1,595   $323   $1,641   $37 
All other mortgage loans   1,067    1,067    151    1,173    68 
Commercial business
     loans
   547    547    184    168    1 
   $3,141   $3,209   $658   $2,982   $106 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

December 31, 2015  Recorded
Balance
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Specific
Allowance
   Average
Investment in
Impaired Loans
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   (In thousands) 
Loans without a specific
     valuation allowance
                         
One-to-four family
     residential loans
  $1,224   $1,238   $   $1,493   $44 
All other mortgage loans               532     
Commercial business
     loans
               9     
Loans with a specific
     valuation allowance
                         
One-to-four family
     residential loans
   1,565    1,875    506    1,347    56 
All other mortgage loans   1,061    1,061    13    575    71 
Commercial business
     loans
   33    33    33    82    1 
                          
Total:                         
One-to-four family
     residential loans
  $2,789   $3,113   $506   $2,840   $100 
All other mortgage loans   1,061    1,061    13    1,107    71 
Commercial business
     loans
   33    33    33    91    1 
   $3,883   $4,207   $552   $4,038   $172 

 

  

The following tables present information regarding newly classified troubled debt restructurings by class for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings  Number of
loans
   Pre-modification
Unpaid Principal
Balance
   Post-modification
Unpaid Principal
Balance
 
       (dollars in thousands) 
December 31, 2016            
One-to-four family residential loans   8   $406   $406 
Commercial business loans   4    508    508 
     Total   12   $914   $914 
                
December 31, 2015               
One-to-four family residential loans   1   $17   $17 

 

All the above TDR classifications occurred as concessions were granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions may include a reduction in the stated rate, an interest rate that is below market interest rates for similar debt, an extension of the maturity date or delaying principal payments through interest only payments. Each TDR has been individually

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

evaluated for impairment with the appropriate specific valuation allowance included in the allowance for loan losses calculation. There were no TDR classifications which defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2016 or the year ended December 31, 2015. The Company considers TDRs that become 90 days or more past due under modified terms as subsequently defaulted unless the TDR terms indicate annual repayments.

 

Foreclosed assets held for sale include those properties that the Bank has obtained legal title to, through a formal foreclosure process, or the borrower conveying all interest in the property to the Bank through the completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, or similar legal agreement. The following table presents the balance of mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate properties held as foreclosed assets at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 

   December 31, 2016   December 31, 2015 
   Recorded Investment 
   (In thousands) 
One-to-four family residential loans  $2   $14 

 

Banks foreclose on certain properties in the normal course of business when it is more probable than not that the loan balance will not be recovered through scheduled payments. Foreclosure is usually a last resort and begins after all other collection efforts have been exhausted. The following table presents the balance of those mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate properties that are in the formal process of foreclosure at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

   December 31, 2016   December 31, 2015 
   Recorded Investment 
   (In thousands) 
One-to-four family residential loans  $97   $171 

 

Note 5: Premises and Equipment

 

Major classifications of premises and equipment, stated at cost, at December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Land and improvements  $1,799   $1,799 
Office buildings and improvements   8,072    8,027 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment   5,239    4,890 
Leasehold improvements   350    350 
    15,460    15,066 
Less accumulated depreciation   9,040    8,403 
     Total  $6,420   $6,663 

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Note 6: Loan Servicing

The Company has recognized servicing rights for residential mortgage loans sold with servicing retained. Residential mortgage loans serviced for others are subject to credit, prepayment and interest rate risks.

Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal balance of mortgage loans serviced for others was $36.9 million and $34.9 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Contractually specified servicing fees, late fees and ancillary fees of approximately $40,000 and $30,000 are included in loan servicing fees in the consolidated statements of income at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with the foregoing loan servicing, and included in demand deposits, were approximately $345,000 and $313,000 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Comparable market values and a valuation model that calculates the present value of future cash flows were used to estimate fair value. Servicing assets are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Activity in the balance of servicing assets was as follows at December 31, 2016 and 2015:

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Carrying amount, beginning of period  $369   $332 
Additions          
     Servicing obligations that result from transfers
          of financial assets
   82    88 
Subtractions          
     Amortization   44    51 
   $407   $369 

 

The fair value of servicing rights subsequently measured using the amortization method was as follows:

Fair value, beginning of period  $404   $367 
Fair value, end of period  $444   $404 

 

Note 7: Interest-bearing Time Deposits

Interest-bearing time deposits in denominations of $250,000 or more were $14.7 million at December 31, 2016, and $17.9 million at December 31, 2015.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

At December 31, 2016, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

Due during the year ending December 31,  (In thousands) 
     
2017  $57,605 
2018   21,649 
2019   14,115 
2020   16,644 
2021   7,758 
Thereafter   13,720 
   $131,491 

 

Note 8: Other Short-Term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings included the following at December 31, 2016 and 2015:

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
           
Other Short-term borrowings  $7,246   $5,606 

 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase consist of obligations of the Bank to other parties. The obligations are secured by available-for-sale securities and such collateral is held by the Bank. The maximum amount of outstanding agreements at any month end during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 totaled $7.2 million for both periods, and the average daily balance totaled $6.0 million and $6.4 million for years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. These short-term borrowings were collateralized by $9.1 million, and $7.0 million of Mortgage-backed securities of government-sponsored entities at December 31, 2016 and 2015 respectively. The agreements at December 31, 2016, mature daily.

Repurchase agreements are offered by the Bank to commercial business customers to provide them with an opportunity to earn a return on their excess cash balances. These repurchase agreements are considered secured borrowings and are reported in other short-term borrowings. On a daily basis the Bank transfers securities to these customers in exchange for their cash and subsequently agrees to repurchase those same securities the next business day. In the event the Bank is unable to repurchase the securities from the customer, the customer will then have a claim against those securities.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Note 9: Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

At December 31, 2016, advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank were as follows:

Interest Rate Range  Maturing year ending December 31,  Amount 
       (In thousands) 
0.97% - 1.42%  2017  $6,000 
1.30% - 1.33%  2018   6,000 
1.47% - 1.55%  2019   6,000 
      $18,000 

 

The Federal Home Loan Bank advances are secured by mortgage loans totaling $140.5 million at December 31, 2016.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

Additionally, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system at December 31, 2016, the Bank had the ability to obtain up to $100.0 million in additional borrowings. Borrowings from the FHLB are secured by a blanket pledge of the one-to-four family residential real estate loan portfolio. The Bank’s borrowing capacity can be further increased by the pledge of additional collateral, including additional types of loans from the Bank’s loan portfolio and unpledged investment securities.

At December 31, 2016, the Bank had a cash management line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank in the amount of $18.7 million, none of which was drawn. The Bank had approximately $18.8 million of state and political subdivision bonds pledged as collateral for this line of credit.

Note 10: Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes includes the following components at December 31, 2016 and 2015:

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Taxes currently payable  $751   $270 
Deferred income taxes   (43)   143 
     Income tax expense  $708   $413 

 

A reconciliation of income tax expense at the statutory rate to the Company’s actual income tax expense is shown below:

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Computed at the statutory rate (34%)  $972   $668 
Increase (decrease) resulting from          
     Tax-exempt interest   (196)   (223)
     Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   (101)   (100)
     Other   33    68 
          Actual tax expense  $708   $413 

 

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

The tax effects of temporary differences related to deferred taxes shown on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows:

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Deferred tax assets          
     Deferred loan origination fees  $254   $260 
     Allowance for loan losses   1,034    965 
     Real estate owned valuation   3    2 
     Pension adjustment   255    368 
     Reserve for uncollected interest   197    182 
     Benefit plan expenses   115    97 
     AMT credit carryover and low income
          housing credit
       12 
          Total deferred tax assets   1,858    1,886 
           
Deferred tax liabilities          
     Prepaid pension   (154)   (221)
     Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends   (1,023)   (1,023)
     Book/tax depreciation differences   (541)   (560)
     Financed loan fees   (130)   (129)
     Unrealized gains on securities available-or-sale   (55)   (264)
     Mortgage servicing rights   (139)   (125)
          Total deferred tax liabilities   (2,042)   (2,322)
           
          Net deferred tax liability  $(184)  $(436)

 

Prior to fiscal 1997, the Company was allowed a special bad debt deduction based on a percentage of earnings, generally limited to 8% of otherwise taxable income and subject to certain limitations based on aggregate loans and deposit account balances at the end of the year. This cumulative percentage of earnings bad debt deduction totaled approximately $2.7 million as of December 31, 2016. If the amounts that qualified as deductions for federal income taxes are later used for purposes other than bad debt losses, including distributions in liquidation, such distributions will be subject to federal income taxes at the then current corporate income tax rate. The amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability relating to the cumulative bad debt deduction was approximately $918,000 at December 31, 2016.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Note 11: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), included in stockholders’ equity as of December 31, are as follows:

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Gross unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale  $162   $777 
Gross unrealized loss for unfunded status of split-dollar
     life insurance plan liability (tax free)
   (131)   (89)
Gross unrealized loss for unfunded status of defined
     benefit plan liability
   (750)   (1,083)
    (719)   (395)
Tax effect   200    104 
     Net-of-tax amount  $(519)  $(291)

 

Note 12: Regulatory Matters

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory–and possibly additional discretionary–actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s and the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the 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. Furthermore, the Bank’s regulators could require adjustments to regulatory capital not reflected in these financial statements.

The Bank must give notice to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland prior to declaring a dividend to the Company and is subject to existing regulatory guidance where, in general, a dividend is permissible without regulatory approval if the institution is considered to be “well capitalized” and the dividend does not exceed current year-to-date net income plus the change in retained earnings for the previous two calendar years. For dividends in excess of the above criteria, the Bank must make application to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and receive approval before declaring a dividend to the Company.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), common equity Tier 1 capital (as defined) to total risk-weighted assets (as defined) and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2016, that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

As of December 31, 2016, based on the computations for the call report the Bank is classified as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain capital ratios as set forth in the table below. There are no conditions or events since December 31, 2016 that management believes have changed the Bank’s capital classification. In addition to the minimum CET1, Tier 1 and total capital ratios, the Bank will be required to maintain a capital conservation buffer consisting of additional CETI capital greater than 2.5% of risk-weighted assets above the required minimum levels in order to avoid limitations on paying dividends or paying discretionary bonuses based on percentages of eligible retained income that could be utilized for such actions. This new capital conservation buffer requirement is being phased in beginning in January 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and increasing each year until fully implemented in January 2019.

 

Effective January 1, 2015, new regulatory capital requirements commonly referred to as “Basel III” were implemented. Management opted out of the accumulated other comprehensive income treatment under the new requirements, and as such unrealized gains and losses from available-for-sale securities will continue to be excluded from Bank regulatory capital.

 

In addition to the minimum CET1, Tier 1 and total capital ratios, the Bank will be required to maintain a capital conservation buffer consisting of additional CET1 capital greater than 2.5% of risk-weighted assets above the required minimum levels in order to avoid limitations on paying dividends or paying discretionary bonuses based on percentages of eligible retained income that could be utilized for such actions. This new capital conservation buffer requirement is being phased in beginning in January 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and increasing each year until fully implemented in January 2019.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 are presented in the following table.

   Actual   For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
   To Be well Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
 
   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
As of December 31, 2016                        
Tier I Capital to average assets  $38,133    8.5%  $17,850    4.0%  $22,313    5.0%
Tier 1 Common equity capital
     to risk-weighted assets
   38,133    13.0%   13,159    4.5%   19,007    6.5%
Tier I Capital to risk-weighted
     assets
   38,133    13.0%   17,545    6.0%   23,393    8.0%
Total Risk-based capital to
     risk-weighted assets
   41,176    14.1%   23,393    8.0%   29,241    10.0%
                               
As of December 31, 2015                              
Tier I Capital to average assets  $37,524    8.8%  $17,092    4.0%  $21,365    5.0%
Tier 1 Common equity capital
     to risk-weighted assets
   37,524    13.4%   12,645    4.5%   18,265    6.5%
Tier I Capital to risk-weighted
     assets
   37,524    13.4%   16,860    6.0%   22,480    8.0%
Total Risk-based capital to
     risk-weighted assets
   40,361    14.4%   22,480    8.0%   28,099    10.0%

 

Note 13: Related Party Transactions

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Bank had loans outstanding to executive officers, directors, and their affiliates (related parties). In management’s opinion, such loans and other extensions of credit and deposits were made in the ordinary course of business and were made on substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral) as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons. Further, in management’s opinion, these loans did not involve more than normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. Such loans are summarized below.

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Aggregate balance – Beginning of period  $319   $400 
New loans       9 
Repayments and reclassifications   (206)   (90)
Aggregate balance – End of period  $113   $319 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

The loan reclassification during 2016 includes a loan from a former employee. The loan continues to be outstanding and performing.

Deposits from related parties held by the Bank at December 31, 2016, and 2015, totaled $449,000 and $386,000, respectively.

The Bank paid legal fees to a law firm of which a director of the Company is a member. The amounts paid totaled approximately $14,000 and $8,000 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

The Bank leases an in-store retail branch from a corporation in which a director of the Company holds an interest. The current five year lease provides for renewal options through April 30, 2021. Rental expense for this lease was $29,000 for both years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Note 14: Employee Benefit Plans

Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

The Company has a frozen noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering all employees who met the eligibility requirements prior to December 31, 2003. Compensation and service accruals were frozen at the same date. The Company’s funding policy is to make the minimum annual contribution that is required by applicable regulations, plus such amounts as the Company may determine to be appropriate from time to time.

The Company expects to contribute approximately $30,000 to the plan during 2017.

The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for the plan. Information about the plan’s funded status and pension cost follows:

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Change in benefit obligation          
     Beginning of year  $2,153   $2,221 
          Interest cost   92    86 
          Actuarial gain   (26)   (112)
          Benefits paid   (39)   (38)
          Settlements   (463)   (4)
     End of year   1,717    2,153 
           
Change in fair value of plan assets          
     Beginning of year   1,722    1,590 
          Actuarial return on plan assets   114    (11)
          Employer contribution   87    185 
          Benefits paid   (39)   (38)
          Settlements   (463)   (4)
     End of year   1,421    1,722 
Funded status at end of year  $(296)  $(431)

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) not yet recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost consist of the following at December 31, 2016 and 2015:

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Net loss  $(750)  $(1,083)

 

The estimated net loss for the defined benefit pension plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next year is approximately $61,000.

The accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit pension plan was $1.7 million, and $2.2 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Components of net periodic benefit cost        
     Internal cost  $92   $86 
     Expected return on plan assets   (107)   (99)
     Amortization of net loss   98    105 
     Settlement charge   202     
Net periodic benefit cost  $285   $92 

 

Plan assets are held by a bank-administered trust fund, which invests the plan assets in accordance with the provisions of the plan agreement. The plan agreement permits investment in mutual funds that may invest in common stocks, corporate bonds and debentures, U.S. Government securities, certain insurance contracts, real estate and other specified investments, based on certain target allocation percentages.

Asset allocation is primarily based on a strategy to provide stable earnings while still permitting the plan to recognize potentially higher returns through an investment in equity securities. The target asset allocation percentages for 2016 are as follows:

SMID-Cap stocks 30-70%
Fixed income investments 30-70%
Cash  0-15%

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the fair value of plan assets as a percentage of the total was invested in the following:

   2016   2015 
Equity Securities   61%   60%
Debt securities   37%   39%
Cash and cash equivalents   2%   1%
    100%   100%

 

Benefit payments expected to be paid from the plan as of December 31, 2016 are as follows:

   (In thousands) 
2017  $52 
2018   62 
2019   78 
2020   86 
2021   88 
Thereafter   491 
   $857 

 

Significant assumptions include the following as of December 31, 2016 and 2015:

   Pension Benefits 
   2016   2015 
Weighted-average assumptions used to
     determine benefit obligation:
        
          Discount rate   4.14%   4.95%
          Rate of compensation increase
               (frozen)
   N/A    N/A 
Weighted-average assumptions used to
     determine benefit cost:
          
          Discount rate   4.34%   4.95%
          Expected return on plan assets   6.00%   6.00%
          Rate of compensation increase
               (frozen)
   N/A    N/A 

 

The Company has estimated the long-term rate of return on plan assets based primarily on historical returns on plan assets, adjusted for changes in target portfolio allocations and recent changes in long-term interest rates based on publicly available information.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

The fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets, and the related investment references, at December 31, 2016, and 2015 by asset category are as follows:

December 31, 2016      Fair Value Measurements Using 
Asset Category  Total Fair
Value
  

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets

(Level 1)

  

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)

  

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

 
Mutual funds-Equity  (In thousands) 
     Large Cap Value (a)  $86   $86   $   $ 
     Large Cap Core (b)   114    114         
     Mid Cap Core (c)   100    100         
     Small-Cap Core (d)   52    52         
     International Core (e)   208    208         
     Large Cap Growth (f)   158    158         
     Small/Midcap Growth (g)   55    55         
Mutual funds-Fixed Income                    
     Fixed Income-Core Plus (h)   398    398         
     Intermediate Duration (i)   134    134         
Common/Collective Trusts-
     Equity
                    
          Large Cap Value (j)   90        90     
Cash                    
     Money Market (k)   26    26         
          Total  $1,421   $1,331   $90   $ 
(a)This category consists of a mutual fund holding 100-160 stocks, designed to track and outperform the Russell 1000 Value Index.
(b)This category contains stocks of the S&P 500 Index. The stocks are maintained in approximately the same weightings as the index.
(c)This category contains stocks of the MSCI U.S. Mid Cap 450 index Index. The stocks are maintained in approximately the same weightings as the index.
(d)This category contains stocks whose sector weightings are maintained within a narrow band around those of the Russell 2000 Index. The portfolio will typically hold more than 150 stocks.
(e)This category consists of investments with long-term growth potential located primarily in Europe, the Pacific Basin, and other developed emerging countries.
(f)This category consists of two mutual funds, one which invests primarily of large U.S. – based growth companies, the other in fast-growing large cap growth companies with sustainable franchises and positive price momentum.
(g)This category seeks capital appreciation through investments in common stock of small-capitalization companies, defined as those with a total market value of no more than $2 billion at the time the fund first invests in them.
(h)This category currently includes equal investments in three mutual funds, two of which usually hold at least 80% of fund assets in investment grade fixed income securities, seeking to outperform the Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index while maintaining a similar duration to that Index. The third fund targets investments of 50% or more in mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by the US government and its agencies.
(i)This category consists of a mutual fund which invest in a diversified portfolio of high-quality bonds and other fixed income securities, including U.S. Government obligations, mortgage-related and asset-backed securities, corporate and municipal bonds, CMOs, and other securities mostly rated A or better.
(j)This category contains large-cap stocks with above-average yield. The portfolio typically holds between 60 and 70 stocks.
(k)This category consists of a money market fund and is used for liquidity purposes.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

December 31, 2015      Fair Value Measurements Using 
Asset Category  Total Fair Value   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
   (In thousands) 
Mutual funds-Equity                    
     Large Cap Value (a)  $96   $96   $   $ 
     Large Cap Core (b)   132    132         
     Mid Cap Core (c)   118    118         
     Small-Cap Core (d)   57    57         
     International Core (e)   271    271         
     Large Cap Growth (f)   205    205         
     Small/Midcap Growth (g)   60    60         
Mutual funds-Fixed Income                    
     Fixed Income-Core Plus (h)   501    501         
     Intermediate Duration (i)   166    166         
Common/Collective Trusts-Equity                    
     Large Cap Value (j)   91        91     
Cash                    
     Money Market   25    25         
          Total  $1,722   $1,631   $91   $ 

 

(a)This category consists of a mutual fund holding 100-160 stocks, designed to track and outperform the Russell 1000 Value Index.
(b)This category contains stocks of the S&P 500 Index. The stocks are maintained in approximately the same weightings as the index.
(c)This category contains stocks of the MSCI U.S. Mid Cap 450 index Index. The stocks are maintained in approximately the same weightings as the index.
(d)This category contains stocks whose sector weightings are maintained within a narrow band around those of the Russell 2000 Index. The portfolio will typically hold more than 150 stocks.
(e)This category consists of investments with long-term growth potential located primarily in Europe, the Pacific Basin, and other developed emerging countries.
(f)This category consists of two mutual funds, one which invests primarily of large U.S. – based growth companies, the other in fast-growing large cap growth companies with sustainable franchises and positive price momentum.
(g)This category seeks capital appreciation through investments in common stock of small-capitalization companies, defined as those with a total market value of no more than $2 billion at the time the fund first invests in them.
(h)This category currently includes equal investments in three mutual funds, two of which usually hold at least 80% of fund assets in investment grade fixed income securities, seeking to outperform the Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index while maintaining a similar duration to that Index. The third fund targets investments of 50% or more in mortgage--backed securities guaranteed by the US government and its agencies.
(i)This category consists of a mutual fund which invest in a diversified portfolio of high-quality bonds and other fixed income securities, including U.S. Government obligations, mortgage-related and asset-backed securities, corporate and municipal bonds, CMOs, and other securities mostly rated A or better.
(j)This category contains large-cap stocks with above-average yield. The portfolio typically holds between 60 and 70 stocks.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Also, the Company provides post-retirement benefits to certain officers of the Company under split-dollar life insurance policies. The Company accounts for the policies in accordance with ASC 715-60, which requires companies to recognize a liability and related compensation costs for endorsement split-dollar life insurance policies that provide a benefit to an employee extending to post-retirement periods. The liability is recognized based on the substantive agreement with the employee.

The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for the plan. Information about the plan’s funded status and pension cost follows:

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Change in benefit obligation          
     Beginning of year  $879   $901 
          Service cost   8    7 
          Interest cost   37    37 
          Loss /(Gain)   34    (44)
          Benefits Paid   (25)   (22)
End of year  $933   $879 

 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) not yet recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost consist of:

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Prior service cost  $69   $83 
Net loss(gain)   62    6 

 

The accumulated benefit obligation for the split-dollar benefit plan was $933,000 and $879,000 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

The estimated net gain for the split-dollar plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is approximately $43,000.

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Components of net periodic benefit cost        
     Service cost  $8   $7 
     Interest cost   37    37 
     (Gain)/Loss recognized   (22)   98 
     Prior service cost   14    14 
     Net periodic benefit cost  $37   $156 

 

The retiree accrued liability expected to be reversed from the plan as of December 31, 2016 is as follows:

   (In thousands) 
2017  $28 
2018   31 
2019   33 
2020   37 
2021   43 
Thereafter   300 
   $472 

 

Significant assumptions for the split-dollar plan liability include the following as of December 31, 2016 and 2015:

   2016   2015 
Weighted-average assumptions used to
     determine benefit cost obligation:
          
          Discount rate   4.14%   4.34%
          Rate of compensation increase   1.50%   1.50%
Weighted-average assumptions used to
     determine benefit cost:
          
          Discount rate   4.14%   4.34%
          Rate of compensation increase   1.50%   1.50%

 

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) covering substantially all employees of the Company. The ESOP acquired 163,265 shares of Company common stock at $10.00 per share in 2003 with funds provided by a loan from the Company. Accordingly, $1.6 million of common stock acquired by the ESOP was shown as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. Shares are released to participants proportionately as the loan is repaid. Dividends on allocated shares are recorded as dividends and charged to retained earnings. Dividends on unallocated shares, which will be distributed to participants, are treated as compensation expense. Compensation expense is recorded equal to the average fair market value of the stock during the year when contributions, which are determined annually by the Board of Directors of the Company, are made to the ESOP.

ESOP expense was approximately $109,000 for both years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

Share information for the ESOP is as follows at December 31, 2016 and 2015:

   2016   2015 
Allocated shares   135,999    128,993 
Unearned shares   27,266    34,272 
     Total ESOP shares   163,265    163,265 
           
Fair value of unearned shares at end of period  $449,889   $452,733 

 

At December 31, 2016, the fair value of the 135,999 allocated shares held by the ESOP was approximately $2.2 million.

In addition to the defined benefit plan and ESOP, the Company has a 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees. The Company’s 401(k) matching percentage was 100% of the first 4% contributed by the employee and 50% of the employees’ next 2% of contributions. Expense related to the 401(k) plan totaled approximately $154,000 and $148,000 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Note 15: Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share (EPS) were computed as follows:

 

   Year Ended December 31, 2016 
   Net Income   Weighted-
Average
Shares
   Per Share
Amount
 
   (In thousands)         
Net income  $2,246           
Basic earnings per share               
     Income available to common stockholders        2,747,586   $0.82 
     Income available to common stockholders and
          assumed conversions
  $2,246    2,747,586   $0.82 
                

 

   Year Ended December 31, 2015 
   Net Income   Weighted-
Average
Shares
   Per Share
Amount
 
   (In thousands)         
Net income  $1,647           
Basic earnings per share               
     Income available to common stockholders        2,751,776   $0.60 
     Income available to common stockholders and
          assumed conversions
  $1,647    2,751,776   $0.60 

 

There were no dilutive securities or stock options outstanding at December 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Note 16: Disclosures about Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. There is a hierarchy of three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

  Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
  Level 2 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 for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
  Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities

Recurring Measurements

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Available-for-sale Securities

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or independent asset pricing services and pricing models, the inputs of which are market-based or independently sourced market parameters, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, volatilities, prepayments, defaults, cumulative loss projections and cash flows. Such securities are classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

       Fair Value Measurement Using 
   Fair Value   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
   Significant other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
   (In thousands) 
December 31, 2016                
     U.S. government agencies  $11   $   $11   $ 
     Mortgage-backed securities
          of government-
          sponsored entities
   58,614        58,614     
     Private-label collateralized
          mortgage obligations
   40        40     
     State and political subdivisions   12,044        12,044     
                     

 

       Fair Value Measurement Using 
   Fair Value   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
   Significant other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
   (In thousands) 
December 31, 2015                
     U.S. government agencies  $101   $   $101   $ 
     Mortgage-backed securities
          of government-
          sponsored entities
   76,104        76,104     
     Private-label collateralized
          mortgage obligations
   277        277     
     State and political subdivisions   18,865        18,865     

 

Nonrecurring Measurements

Certain assets may be required to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in periods subsequent to their initial recognition. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis; however, they are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as when there is evidence of impairment.

Collateral-dependent Impaired Loans, Net of ALLL

The estimated fair value of collateral-dependent impaired loans is based on the appraised fair value of the collateral, less estimated cost to sell. Collateral-dependent impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

The Company considers the appraisal or evaluation as the starting point for determining fair value and then considers other factors and events in the environment that may affect the fair value. Appraisals of the

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

collateral underlying collateral-dependent loans are obtained when the loan is determined to be collateral-dependent and subsequently as deemed necessary by the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Appraisals are reviewed for accuracy and consistency by the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management. The appraised values are reduced by discounts to consider lack of marketability and estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of the loan is dependent on the sale of the collateral. These discounts and estimates are developed by the office of the Chief Financial Officer by comparison to historical results.

Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale

Foreclosed assets held for sale are carried at the lower of fair value at acquisition date or current estimated fair value, less estimated cost to sell when the real estate is acquired. Estimated fair value of real estate is based on appraisals or evaluations. Foreclosed assets held for sale are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Appraisals of real estate are obtained when the real estate is acquired and subsequently as deemed necessary by the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Appraisals are reviewed for accuracy and consistency by the Bank. Appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

       Fair Value Measurement Using 
   Fair Value   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
   Significant other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
   (In thousands) 
December 31, 2016                
     Collateral-dependent
          impaired loans
  $1,053   $   $   $1,053 
     Foreclosed assets   2            2 
                     
December 31, 2015                    
     Collateral-dependent
          impaired loans
  $292   $   $   $292 
     Foreclosed assets   5            5 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, in thousands.

   Fair Value   Valuation Technique  Unobservable Inputs  Weighted Average
December 31, 2016              
Collateral-dependent
     impaired loans
  $1,053   Market Comparable Properties and specialized equipment discounts  discounts  25%
Foreclosed assets   2   Expected selling price  Selling Costs  10%
               
December 31, 2015              
Collateral-dependent
     impaired loans
  $292   Market Comparable Properties, less delinquent real estate taxes  N/A  N/A
Foreclosed assets   5   Estimated Selling Price  Selling Costs  10%

 

There were no changes in the inputs or methodologies used to determine fair value at December 31, 2016 as compared to December 31, 2015.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments. The fair values of certain of these instruments were calculated by discounting expected cash flows, which involves significant judgments by management and uncertainties. Fair value is the estimated amount at which financial assets or liabilities could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Because no market exists for certain of these financial instruments and because management does not intend to sell these financial instruments, the Company does not know whether the fair values shown below represent values at which the respective financial instruments could be sold individually or in the aggregate.

       Fair Value Measurements Using 
   Carrying
Amount
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
   (In thousands) 
December 31, 2016                
  Financial assets                    
     Cash and cash equivalents  $16,756   $16,756   $   $ 
     Held-to-maturity
          securities
   9,559        9,339     
     Loans, net of allowance
          for loan losses
   332,283            341,999 
     Federal Home Loan Bank
          stock
   4,226        4,226     
     Interest receivable   1,146        1,146     
                     
  Financial liabilities                    
     Deposits   383,733    47,946    306,291     
     Other short-term
          borrowings
   7,246        7,246     
     Federal Home Loan Bank
          advances
   18,000        17,938     
     Advances from borrowers
          for taxes and insurance
   1,306        1,306     
     Interest payable   29        29     

 

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

       Fair Value Measurements Using 
   Carrying
Amount
   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
  

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)

  

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

 
   (In thousands) 
December 31, 2015                
  Financial assets                    
     Cash and cash equivalents  $11,156   $11,156   $   $ 
     Held-to-maturity
          securities
   8,307        8,205     
     Loans, net of allowance
          for loan losses
   293,121            302,595 
     Federal Home Loan
          Bank stock
   4,226        4,226     
     Interest receivable   1,149        1,149     
                     
  Financial liabilities                    
     Deposits   362,427    42,630    295,796     
     Other short-term
          borrowings
   5,606        5,606     
     Federal Home Loan
          Bank advances
   21,000        20,978     
     Advances from
          borrowers for taxes
          and insurance
   1,240        1,240     
     Interest payable   40        40     

 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Interest Receivable and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Held-to-Maturity Securities

The fair value of held-to-maturity securities was estimated by using pricing models that contain market pricing and information, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows that use credit-adjusted discount rates.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Loans

The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations.

Deposits

Deposits include savings accounts, checking accounts and certain money market deposits. The carrying amount approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Interest Payable, Other Short-Term Borrowings and Advances From Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance

The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

Rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of existing debt.

Commitments to Originate Loans, Letters of Credit and Lines of Credit

The fair value of commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair values of letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date. Fair values of commitments were not material at December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Note 17: Commitments and Credit Risk

Total commercial and commercial real estate loans comprised 41% and 38%, respectively, of the loan portfolio for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, with substantially all of these loans secured by commercial real estate and business assets mainly located in Ohio. Installment loans account for approximately 1% of the loan portfolio for both years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. These loans are secured by consumer assets including automobiles, which account for 38% and 49%, respectively, of the installment loan portfolio. Residential one-to-four family real estate loans comprise 58% and 61% of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and primarily include first mortgage loans on residential properties and home equity lines of credit. Included in cash and due from banks as of the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, is $2.3 million and $2.6 million respectively of uninsured deposits in the form of branch cash on hand.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Commitments to Originate Loans

Commitments to originate loans 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. Since a portion of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each customer’s creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, commercial real estate and residential real estate.

At December 31, 2016 and 2015 the Company had outstanding commitments to originate fixed-rate loans aggregating approximately $1.6 million and $2.1 million respectively. The commitments extended over varying periods of time with the majority being disbursed within a one-year period.

Mortgage loans in the process of origination represent amounts that the Company plans to fund within a normal period of one year. Total mortgage loans in the process of origination amounted to approximately $3.1 million and $4.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The Company had undisbursed amounts of nonresidential real estate and land loans of $3.0 million and commercial loans of $3,000 at December 31, 2016. The Company had undisbursed amounts of nonresidential real estate and land loans of $4.2 million and commercial loans of $291,000 at December 31, 2015.

The Company had unused extensions of credit totaling $7.8 million at both December 31, 2016, and 2015, related to consumer loans.

Standby Letters of Credit

Standby letters of credit are irrevocable conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Financial standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing and similar transactions. Performance standby letters of credit are issued to guarantee performance of certain customers under non-financial contractual obligations. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. Fees for letters of credit are initially recorded by the Company as deferred revenue and are included in earnings at the termination of the respective agreements.

Should the Company be obligated to perform under the standby letters of credit, the Company may seek recourse from the customer for reimbursement of amounts paid.

The Company had outstanding standby letters of credit totaling $361,000 at December 31, 2016, and $407,000 at December 31, 2015, with terms not exceeding eleven months. At both December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had no deferred revenue under standby letter of credit agreements.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Lines of Credit

Lines of credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Lines of credit generally have fixed expiration dates. Since a portion of the line may expire without being drawn upon, the total unused lines do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each customer’s creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, commercial real estate and residential real estate. Management uses the same credit policies in granting lines of credit as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.

At December 31, 2016, the Company had granted unused lines of credit to borrowers aggregating approximately $20.2 million and $20.8 million for commercial lines and open-end consumer lines, respectively. At December 31, 2015, the Company had granted unused lines of credit to borrowers aggregating approximately $17.1 million and $19.4 million for commercial lines and open-end consumer lines, respectively.

Leases

The Company currently leases two branch banking facilities under an operating lease. The first lease originated in fiscal 2000 for a ten year term and 3 five year renewal options ending in October 2018. The Company’s second operating lease commenced in fiscal 2001 for an original five year term with 3 five year renewal options and has currently renewed the third option to expire in April 2021. The minimum annual lease payments over the current lease term are as follows:

 

Year ending  (In thousands) 
     
2017  $60 
2018   54 
2019   28 
2020   28 
2021   9 
Total  $179 

 

The Company incurred rental expense under operating leases totaling approximately $60,000 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

There were no other material commitments or contingencies at December 31, 2016.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Note 18: Recent Accounting Developments

FASB ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40), Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, was issued in August 2014. The amendments in this update provide guidance in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. The amendments in this update are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter.

FASB ASU 2015-10, Technical Corrections and Improvements was issued in June, 2015. The amendments in this Update represent changes to clarify the Codification, correct unintended application of guidance, or make minor improvements to the Codification that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to entities. The amendments in this Update that require transition guidance are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. All other amendments will be effective upon the issuance of this update. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. 

FASB ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments–Overall (Subtopic 825-10), Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities was issued in January 2016. The amendments in this Update make targeted improvements to generally accepted accounting principles, and address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial statements. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Except as specifically stated, early adoption of the amendments in this Update are not permitted. This standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, however the Company is no longer required to disclose the method and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost.

FASB ASU 2016-04, Liabilities-Extinguishments of Liabilities (Subtopic 405-20), was issued in March 2016. The amendments in this Update apply to entities that offer certain prepaid stored-value products, including prepaid gift cards, prepaid telecommunication cards, and travelers checks. The amendments in this Update contain specific guidance for the derecognition of pre-paid stored value product liabilities and are an improvement to GAAP because they specify how pre-paid stored-value product liabilities with the Update’s scope should be derecognized. The amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. This standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, as the Company does not currently have any liabilities related to stored value cards.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

FASB ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, was issued in June 2016. The main objective of this Update is to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. To achieve this objective, the amendments in this Update replace the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the amendments in this Update are allowed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity will apply the amendments in this Update through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective (that is, a modified-retrospective approach). A prospective transition approach is required for debt securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment had been recognized before the effective date. The effect of a prospective transition approach is to maintain the same amortized cost basis before and after the effective date of this Update. The Company is studying the implications of this update, including following evolving regulatory and industry guidance, and gathering additional detailed historical data. The effect of this Update on the Company’s financial statements is not known at this time.

FASB ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, was issued in August 2016. The amendments in this Update provide guidance on how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. This Update addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the diversity in practice. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all the amendments in the same period. The amendments in this Update should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. The amendments in this Update are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, as the Company has limited exposure to those cash flow items included in the Update.

FASB ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Restricted Cash, was issued in November 2016. The amendments in this Update require that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period. The amendments in this Update are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, however the cash flow presentation will be expanded to include the activity related to restricted cash, or required cash reserve balances upon adoption.

FASB ASU 2016-19, Technical Corrections and Improvements, was issued in December 2016. The amendments in this Update cover a wide range of Topics in the Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments generally fall into one of several categories including, amendments related to

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

differences between original guidance and the Accounting Standards Codification, guidance clarification and reference corrections, simplification, or minor improvements. Most of the amendments in this Update do not require transition guidance and are effective upon issuance of this Update. The amendments in this Update are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, as the Company has limited exposure and disclosures relating to those items included in this Update.

FASB ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations, (Topic 805), Clarifying the Definition of a Business, was issued in January 2017. The amendments in this Update clarify the definition of a business, with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The amendments in this Update should be applied to annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. The amendments in this Update should be applied prospectively on or after the effective date. The amendments in this Update are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, as the Company historically has experienced minimal acquisitions or disposals, if any.

FASB ASU 2017-03, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (Topic 250) and Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), Amendments to SEC paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the September 22, 2016 and November 17, 2016 EITF Meetings, was issued in January 2017. The amendments in this Update provide guidance on the disclosures required regarding the reporting and financial statement impact of recently issued but not yet adopted standards. The Changes and Corrections in this Update are effective upon release. The amendments in this update will require the Company to provide increased disclosure with respect to adopting current and future accounting Updates.

FASB ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, was issued in January 2017. The amendments in this Update modify the concept of impairment from the condition that exists when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value to the condition that exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. The amendments in this Update should be adopted for the annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The amendments in this Update are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

 
Note 19: Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only)

Presented below is condensed financial information as to financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company at December 31, 2016 and 2015:

Condensed Balance Sheets

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Assets          
     Cash and due from banks  $1,358   $522 
     Notes receivable from the Bank   362    444 
     Investment in the Bank   39,332    38,952 
     Prepaid expenses and other assets   247    250 
          Total assets  $41,299   $40,168 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
     Accrued expenses and other liabilities  $271   $263 
           
Stockholders’ equity          
     Common stock and additional paid-in capital   36,439    36,415 
     Retained earnings   22,317    21,060 
     Shares acquired by ESOP   (273)   (343)
     Treasury stock – at cost   (16,936)   (16,936)
     Accumulated other comprehensive income   (519)   (291)
          Total stockholders’ equity   41,028    39,905 
           
          Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $41,299   $40,168 
           

 

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Condensed Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Operating Income          
     Interest income  $27   $32 
     Dividends from the Bank   1,907    1,244 
          Total operating income   1,934    1,276 
           
Noninterest Expense   273    252 
           

Earnings before Federal Income Tax Benefits

and equity in undistributed income of the Bank

   1,661    1,024 
           
Federal Income Tax Benefits   (84)   (75)
Income before equity in undistributed income of the Bank   1,745    1,099 
           
Equity in undistributed income of the Bank   501    548 
           
Net Income  $2,246   $1,647 
           
Total Comprehensive income  $2,018   $1,136 
           

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 
Operating Activities          
     Net income  $2,246   $1,647 
     Items not requiring (providing) cash          
          Equity in undistributed net income of the Bank   (501)   (548)
          Increase (decrease) in cash due to changes in:          
               Prepaid expenses and other assets   (10)   (10)
               Accrued expenses and other liabilities   8    (25)
                    Net cash provided by operating activities   1,743    1,064 
           
Investing Activities          
     Repayment of ESOP loan   82    81 
                   Net cash provided by investing activities   82    81 
           
Financing Activities          
     Payment of dividends on common stock   (989)   (990)
     Purchase of treasury stock       (338)
                    Net cash used in financing activities   (989)   (1,328)
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents   836    (183)
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period   522    705 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period  $1,358   $522 
           

 

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Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016 and 2015

Note 20: Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the Company’s quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

   Three months Ended 
Year Ended December 2016:  March 31,   June 30,   September 30,   December 31, 
   (In thousands, except per share data) 
                 
     Total interest income  $3,841   $3,826   $3,953   $3,931 
     Total interest expense   493    518    534    525 
     Net interest income   3,348    3,308    3,419    3,406 
     Provision (credit) for loan losses   (67)   11    208    213 
     Noninterest income   452    555    523    466 
     Noninterest expense   2,908    2,950    3,024    3,276 
     Income before income taxes   959    902    710    383 
     Federal income tax expense   252    228    160    68 
     Net income  $707   $674   $550   $315 
     Earnings per share                    
          Basic and diluted  $0.26   $0.24   $0.20   $0.12 

 

   Three months Ended 
Year Ended December 2015:  March 31,   June 30,   September 30,   December 31, 
   (In thousands, except per share data) 
                 
     Total interest income  $3,558   $3,588   $3,627   $3,726 
     Total interest expense   486    503    480    498 
     Net interest income   3,072    3,085    3,147    3,228 
     Provision for loan losses   233    481    357    104 
     Noninterest income   431    443    538    478 
     Noninterest expense   2,703    2,782    2,879    2,823 
     Income before income taxes   567    265    449    779 
     Federal income tax expense   127    22    77    187 
     Net income  $440   $243   $372   $592 
     Earnings per share                    
          Basic and diluted  $0.16   $0.09   $0.13   $0.22 

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ITEM 9.Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 

Not Applicable

 

ITEM 9A.Controls and Procedures

 

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations and are operating in an effective manner.

 

Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Management of Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. and subsidiary (the “Company”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management of the Company has concluded that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule13a-15(f), as of December 31, 2016.

 

Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting can also be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. These inherent limitations, however, are known features of the financial reporting process. It is possible, therefore, to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.

 

This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

 

 

/s/ David L. Lehman   /s/ Myron Swartzentruber
David L. Lehman   Myron Swartzentruber
President and Chief Executive Officer   Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
March 16, 2017   March 16, 2017

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ITEM 9B.Other Information

 

Not Applicable

 

PART III

 

ITEM 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

 

The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the section captioned “Information with Respect to Nominees for Director, Continuing Directors and Executive Officers” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on May 25, 2017, (the “Proxy Statement”) expected to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about April 24, 2017.

 

Incorporated by reference to “Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock by Certain Beneficial Owners and Management - Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the Proxy Statement.

 

The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics that applies to its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as well as other officers and employees of the Company and the Bank. Upon receipt of a written request we will furnish without charge to any shareholder a copy of the Code of Conduct and Ethics. Such written requests should be directed to Ms. Brittany Hartzler, Secretary, Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc., 151 North Market Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691.

 

ITEM 11.Executive Compensation

 

The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the sections captioned “Management Compensation” in the Proxy Statement.

 

ITEM 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

 

The information required herein is incorporated herein by reference from the section captioned “Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock by Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in the Proxy Statement.

 

ITEM 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

 

The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the section captioned “Management Compensation - Indebtedness of Management and Related Party Transactions” in the Proxy Statement.

 

ITEM 14.Principal Accounting Fees and Services

 

The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the section captioned “Proposal II - Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Proxy Statement.

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 

  (a)(1) Financial Statements

 

The following documents have been filed under “Item 8, Financial Statement and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10-K.

 

(i)Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm;
(ii)Consolidated Balance Sheets;
(iii)Consolidated Statements of Income;
(iv)Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity;
(v)Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and
(vi)Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

  (a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules

 

All financial statement schedules have been omitted as the required information is inapplicable or has been included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

  (a)(3) Exhibits

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Exhibit Number

 

Description (and location)

     
3.1  

Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit D of the Plan of Conversion and Reorganization included as Exhibit 2 of the Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed with the SEC on September 18, 2001 (SEC file number 333-69600))

 

3.1.1  

Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Form SB-2 Registration Statement, Amendment Number 6, filed with the SEC on November 8, 2002 (SEC file number 333-69600))

 

3.2  

By-Laws (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013 filed with the SEC on August 9, 2013 (SEC file number 0-23433))

 

     
4.0  

Form of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed with the SEC on September 18, 2001 (SEC file number 333-69600))

 

10.2*  

[reserved])

 

10.3  

[reserved]

 

10.4 *  

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Wayne Savings Community Bank and Joel D. Beckler dated November 20, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the SEC on November 21, 2012 (SEC file number 0-23433))

 

10.5 *   [reserved]
     
10.6 *  

Indemnification Agreement with directors and executive officers (filed herewith) (the form of Indemnification Agreement included herewith as Exhibit 10.6 has been entered into by the Registrant with directors, and with Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Officer Joel D.

Beckler)

 

10.7 *  

Group Term Carve-Out Plan for Senior Vice President and Above Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 10, 2013 (SEC file number 0-23433))

 

10.8 *   Summary of Cash Incentive Bonus Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 10, 2013 (SEC file number 0-23433))
     
21.0  

Subsidiaries of Registrant (included in Item 1 – "Business" and incorporated herein by reference)

 

114 

23.0  

Consent of BKD, LLP (filed herewith)

 

31.1  

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 of the Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith)

 

31.2  

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 of the Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith)

 

32.0  

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (filed herewith)

 

101   Interactive financial data (XBRL) (furnished herewith)

 

*       management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

 

 

ITEM 16.Form 10-K Summary

 

Not applicable

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  WAYNE SAVINGS BANCSHARES, INC.
     
     
Date: March 16, 2017 By: /s/David L. Lehman
    David L. Lehman
    President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

 

 

By: /s/David L. Lehman   By: /s/Myron Swartzentruber
  David L. Lehman, President     Myron Swartzentruber, Senior Vice
  and Chief Executive Officer and Director     President and Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)     (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
         
         
Date: March 16, 2017   Date: March 16, 2017
         
         
By: /s/Daniel R. Buehler   By: /s/Peggy J. Schmitz
  Daniel R. Buehler, Director     Peggy J. Schmitz, Chair
         
Date: March 16, 2017   Date: March 16, 2017
         
By: /s/Jonathan Ciccotelli   By: /s/Glenn W. Miller
  Jonathan Ciccotelli, Director     Glenn W. Miller, Director
         
Date: March 16, 2017   Date: March 16, 2017
         
         
By: /s/Debra A. Marthey      
  Debra A. Marthey, Director      
         
Date: March 16, 2017      

 

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