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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from             to           

 

Commission file number:  0-12820

 

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     

VIRGINIA

 

54-1284688

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

628 Main Street, Danville, Virginia

 

24541

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

(434) 792-5111

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

(Not applicable)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

     

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

AMNB

Nasdaq Global Select Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

Yes

No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).

 

Yes

No

 

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

   

Large accelerated filer  ☐

Accelerated filer  ☒

Non-accelerated filer  ☐ 

Smaller reporting company ☒

 

Emerging growth company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.              ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Yes

No

 

At May 1, 2020, the Company had 10,957,552 shares of Common Stock outstanding, $1 par value.

 

 

 

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.

 

       

Index

 

 

Page

 

 

 

 

Part I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

8

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

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

29

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

43

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

44

 

 

 

 

Part II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

45

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

45

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

45

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

46

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

46

       

 

Item 5.

Other Information

46

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

47

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

48

 

 

 

 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

American National Bankshares Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

    (Unaudited) March 31, 2020     (*) December 31, 2019  

Assets

               

Cash and due from banks

  $ 39,602     $ 32,505  

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

    69,968       47,077  
                 

Securities available for sale, at fair value

    342,769       379,195  

Restricted stock, at cost

    8,682       8,630  

Loans held for sale

    2,666       2,027  
                 

Loans, net of unearned income

    1,854,928       1,830,815  

Less allowance for loan losses

    (14,065 )     (13,152 )

Net loans

    1,840,863       1,817,663  
                 

Premises and equipment, net

    39,632       39,848  

Other real estate owned, net of valuation allowance of $407 in 2020 and $153 in 2019

    984       1,308  

Goodwill

    85,048       84,002  

Core deposit intangibles, net

    7,301       7,728  

Bank owned life insurance

    27,970       27,817  

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

    29,580       30,750  

Total assets

  $ 2,495,065     $ 2,478,550  
                 

Liabilities

               

Demand deposits -- noninterest bearing

  $ 567,772     $ 578,606  

Demand deposits -- interest bearing

    343,291       328,015  

Money market deposits

    524,234       504,651  

Savings deposits

    181,564       177,505  

Time deposits

    453,806       471,770  

Total deposits

    2,070,667       2,060,547  
                 

Customer repurchase agreements

    42,114       40,475  

Subordinated debt

    7,513       7,517  

Junior subordinated debt

    28,054       28,029  

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

    23,424       21,724  

Total liabilities

    2,171,772       2,158,292  
                 

Shareholders' equity

               

Preferred stock, $5 par, 2,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding

           

Common stock, $1 par, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 10,957,502 shares outstanding at March 31, 2020 and 11,071,540 shares outstanding at December 31, 2019

    10,898       11,019  

Capital in excess of par value

    153,817       158,244  

Retained earnings

    157,064       151,478  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net

    1,514       (483 )

Total shareholders' equity

    323,293       320,258  

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

  $ 2,495,065     $ 2,478,550  

 

(*) -  Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

American National Bankshares Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Interest and Dividend Income:

               

Interest and fees on loans

  $ 21,321     $ 15,638  

Interest and dividends on securities:

               

Taxable

    2,037       1,821  

Tax-exempt

    112       287  

Dividends

    132       84  

Other interest income

    264       266  

Total interest and dividend income

    23,866       18,096  

Interest Expense:

               

Interest on deposits

    3,312       2,472  

Interest on short-term borrowings

    129       172  

Interest on subordinated debt

    122        

Interest on junior subordinated debt

    384       384  

Total interest expense

    3,947       3,028  

Net Interest Income

    19,919       15,068  

Provision for loan losses

    953       16  

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses

    18,966       15,052  

Noninterest Income:

               

Trust fees

    1,012       914  

Service charges on deposit accounts

    721       594  

Other fees and commissions

    941       708  

Mortgage banking income

    549       406  

Securities gains, net

    814       323  

Brokerage fees

    211       147  

Income from Small Business Investment Companies

    55       168  

Losses on premises and equipment, net

    (82 )      

Other

    274       191  

Total noninterest income

    4,495       3,451  

Noninterest Expense:

               

Salaries

    6,059       4,664  

Employee benefits

    1,301       1,230  

Occupancy and equipment

    1,366       1,084  

FDIC assessment

    95       125  

Bank franchise tax

    426       290  

Core deposit intangible amortization

    427       55  

Data processing

    763       532  

Software

    356       324  

Other real estate owned, net

    (9 )     13  

Merger related expenses

          451  

Other

    2,550       2,161  

Total noninterest expense

    13,334       10,929  

Income Before Income Taxes

    10,127       7,574  

Income Taxes

    1,585       1,571  

Net Income

  $ 8,542     $ 6,003  

Net Income Per Common Share:

               

Basic

  $ 0.77     $ 0.69  

Diluted

  $ 0.77     $ 0.69  

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:

               

Basic

    11,025,185       8,745,174  

Diluted

    11,031,310       8,745,723  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

American National Bankshares Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)

 

    Three Months Ended March 31,  
   

2020

   

2019

 

Net income

  $ 8,542     $ 6,003  
                 

Other comprehensive income:

               
                 

Unrealized gains on securities available for sale

    6,189       3,969  

Tax effect

    (1,336 )     (889 )
                 

Reclassification adjustment for gains on sales or calls of securities available for sale

    (814 )     (4 )

Tax effect

    176       1  
                 

Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges

    (2,829 )     (725 )

Tax effect

    611       162  
                 

Other comprehensive income

    1,997       2,514  
                 

Comprehensive income

  $ 10,539     $ 8,517  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

American National Bankshares Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)

   

Common Stock

   

Capital in Excess of Par Value

   

Retained Earnings

   

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

   

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

Balance, December 31, 2018

  $ 8,668     $ 78,172     $ 141,537     $ (5,835 )   $ 222,542  
                                         

Net income

                6,003             6,003  
                                         

Other comprehensive income

                      2,514       2,514  
                                         

Stock options exercised (13,200 shares)

    13       277                   290  
                                         

Vesting of restricted stock (20,285 shares)

    20       (20 )                  
                                         

Equity based compensation (23,032 shares)

    4       309                   313  
                                         

Cash dividends paid, $0.25 per share

                (2,189 )           (2,189 )
                                         

Balance, March 31, 2019

  $ 8,705     $ 78,738     $ 145,351     $ (3,321 )   $ 229,473  
                                         

Balance, December 31, 2019

  $ 11,019     $ 158,244     $ 151,478     $ (483 )   $ 320,258  
                                         

Net income

                8,542             8,542  
                                         

Other comprehensive income

                      1,997       1,997  
                                         

Stock repurchased (140,526 shares)

    (141 )     (4,840 )                 (4,981 )
                                         

Stock options exercised (1,743 shares)

    2       27                   29  
                                         

Vesting of restricted stock (12,245 shares)

    12       (12 )                  
                                         

Equity based compensation (24,745 shares)

    6       398                   404  
                                         

Cash dividends paid, $0.27 per share

                (2,956 )           (2,956 )
                                         

Balance, March 31, 2020

  $ 10,898     $ 153,817     $ 157,064     $ 1,514     $ 323,293  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

American National Bankshares Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)

 

    Three Months Ended March 31,  
   

2020

   

2019

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

               

Net income

  $ 8,542     $ 6,003  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

               

Provision for loan losses

    953       16  

Depreciation

    521       405  

Net accretion of acquisition accounting adjustments

    (957 )     (255 )

Core deposit intangible amortization

    427       55  

Net amortization of securities

    202       311  

Net gain on sale or call of securities available for sale

    (814 )     (4 )

Net change in fair value of equity securities

          (319 )

Gain on sale of loans held for sale

    (549 )     (406 )

Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale

    25,655       15,366  

Originations of loans held for sale

    (25,745 )     (15,572 )

Net gain on other real estate owned

    (27 )     (8 )

Valuation allowance on other real estate owned

          6  

Net loss on sale or disposal of premises and equipment

    82        

Equity based compensation expense

    404       313  

Earnings on bank owned life insurance

    (153 )     (106 )

Deferred income tax expense

    800       222  

Net change in interest receivable

    173       76  

Net change in other assets

    (352 )     (602 )

Net change in interest payable

    80       51  

Net change in other liabilities

    (1,481 )     (873 )

Net cash provided by operating activities

    7,761       4,679  
                 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

               

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

          81  

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

    5,811        

Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities available for sale

    94,731       18,586  

Purchases of securities available for sale

    (58,129 )     (6,565 )

Net change in restricted stock

    (52 )     (52 )

Net increase in loans

    (23,295 )     (2,321 )

Purchases of premises and equipment

    (907 )     (393 )

Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned

    144       225  

Net cash provided by investing activities

    18,303       9,561  
                 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

               

Net change in demand, money market, and savings deposits

    28,084       (20,932 )

Net change in time deposits

    (17,891 )     14,495  

Net change in customer repurchase agreements

    1,639       702  

Common stock dividends paid

    (2,956 )     (2,189 )

Repurchase of common stock

    (4,981 )      

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    29       290  

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    3,924       (7,634 )

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

    29,988       6,606  

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

    79,582       64,255  

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

  $ 109,570     $ 70,861  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1 – Accounting Policies

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American National Bankshares Inc. (the "Company") and its wholly owned subsidiary, American National Bank and Trust Company (the "Bank"). The Bank offers a wide variety of retail, commercial, secondary market mortgage lending, and trust and investment services which also include non-deposit products such as mutual funds and insurance policies.

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") 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 consolidated 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 in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, goodwill and intangible assets, other-than-temporary impairment of securities, accounting for merger and acquisition activity, accounting for acquired loans with specific credit-related deterioration, and the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities.  The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) spread rapidly across the world in the first quarter of 2020 and was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The government and private sector responses to contain its spread began to significantly affect our operations in March and will likely adversely affect our operations in the further quarters of 2020, although such effects may vary significantly. The duration and extent of the effects over longer terms cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The risks and uncertainties resulting from the pandemic will most likely affect future earnings, cash flows and overall financial condition of the Company.  These uncertainties include the nature and duration of the financial effects felt by our customers impacting their ability to perform in accordance with their underlying loan agreements, the Company’s ability to generate demand for non-loan related products and services, as well as potential declines in real estate values resulting from the market disruption which may impair the recorded values of collateral-dependent loans and other real estate owned. Further, these factors, in addition to those pervasive to the industry and overall U.S. economy, may necessitate an overall valuation of our franchise in such a way an impairment charge to the carrying value of goodwill would be required. Accordingly, significant estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements including those associated with the evaluation of the allowance for loan losses as well as other valuation-based estimates may be subject to significant adjustments in future periods.  The greater the duration and severity of the pandemic the more likely that estimates will be materially impacted by its effects.

 

All significant inter-company transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation, with the exception of the AMNB Statutory Trust I and the MidCarolina Trusts, as detailed in Note 11.

 

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the results of the interim periods. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may occur for any other period. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period balances to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not have an impact on net income and were considered immaterial. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

 

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment." ASU 2017-04 simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment for all entities by requiring impairment charges to be based on the first step in the previous two-step impairment test. Under the new guidance, if a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an entity will record an impairment charge based on that difference. The impairment charge will be limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The standard eliminates the prior requirement to calculate a goodwill impairment charge using Step 2, which requires an entity to calculate any impairment charge by comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with its carrying amount. ASU 2017-04 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. The adoption of ASU 2017-04 did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement." ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements by requiring that Level 3 fair value disclosures include the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop those fair value measurements. For certain unobservable inputs, an entity may disclose other quantitative information in lieu of the weighted average if the entity determines that other quantitative information would be a more reasonable and rational method to reflect the distribution of unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. Certain disclosure requirements in Topic 820 were also removed or modified. ASU 2018-13 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. The adoption of ASU 2018-13 did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements and other Authoritative Accounting Guidance

 

On March 20, 2020, the federal banking agencies issued an "Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus."  This was in response to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting societies and economies around the world.  This guidance encourages financial institutions to work prudently with borrowers that may be unable to meet their contractual obligations because of the effects of COVID-19.  The guidance explains that, in consultation with the FASB staff, the federal banking agencies have concluded that short-term modifications (e.g. six months) made on a good faith basis to borrowers who were current as of the implementation date of a relief program are not troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs").  The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act was passed by the U.S. Congress on March 27, 2020.  Section 4013 of the CARES Act also addressed COVID-19 related modifications and specified that COVID-19 related modifications on loans that were current as of December 31, 2019 are not TDRs.  Through March 31, 2020, the Bank had applied this guidance and modified loans to over 450 customers on loan balances of approximately $200 million.  The Bank implemented a Disaster Assistance Program ("DAP") to provide relief to its borrowers under this guidance. The majority of modifications involved three-month deferments of principal and interest.  This interagency guidance is expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements; however, this impact cannot be quantified at this time.

 

The CARES Act included an initial allocation of $349 billion for loans to be issued by financial institutions through the Small Business Administration ("SBA").  This program is known as the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP").  PPP loans are forgivable, in whole or in part, if the proceeds are used for payroll and other permitted purposes in accordance with the requirements of the PPP. These loans carry a fixed rate of 1.00% and a term of two years, if not forgiven, in whole or in part.  Payments are deferred for the first six months of the loan.  The loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA.  The SBA pays the bank a processing fee ranging from 1% to 5%, based on the size of the loan.  The SBA began accepting submissions for these loans on April 3, 2020, and the SBA reached its initial limit on April 16, 2020.  Prior to the initial limit being reached, the SBA approved 1,321 applications submitted by the Bank for loans in excess of $228 million, representing 96% of applications received and processed by the Bank.  There was an additional $310 billion in funding authorized, and applications were accepted beginning April 27, 2020.  In total, the SBA approved 1,913 applications submitted by the Bank totaling $267 million for an acceptance rate of  99.8% for both rounds. From a funding perspective, the Bank expects to utilize core and wholesale funding for liquidity needs related to the DAP loan program and both the Federal Reserve discount window and their newly created Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility ("PPPLF") to fund the PPP.

 

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In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments." The amendments in this ASU, among other things, require the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. In addition, the ASU amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The FASB has issued multiple updates to ASU 2016-13 as codified in Topic 326, including ASU’s 2019-04, 2019-05, 2019-10, 2019-11, 2020-02, and 2020-03.  These ASUs have provided for various minor technical corrections and improvements to the codification as well as other transition matters.  Smaller reporting companies who file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the Company, and all other entities who do not file with the SEC are required to apply the guidance for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company will continue to validate its models that will be used upon future adoption of the standard. The implementation of this ASU will likely result in increases to the Company's reserves when implemented.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, "Compensation-Retirement Benefits-Defined Benefit Plans-General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans." The amendments in this ASU modify the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. Certain disclosure requirements have been deleted while the following disclosure requirements have been added: the weighted-average interest crediting rates for cash balance plans and other plans with promised interest crediting rates and an explanation of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period. The amendments also clarify the disclosure requirements in paragraph 715-20-50-3, which state that the following information for defined benefit pension plans should be disclosed: the projected benefit obligation ("PBO") and fair value of plan assets for plans with PBOs in excess of plan assets and the accumulated benefit obligation ("ABO") and fair value of plan assets for plans with ABOs in excess of plan assets. The amendments are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2018-14 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes." The ASU is expected to reduce cost and complexity related to the accounting for income taxes by removing specific exceptions to general principles in Topic 740 (eliminating the need for an organization to analyze whether certain exceptions apply in a given period) and improving financial statement preparers' application of certain income tax-related guidance. This ASU is part of the FASB's simplification initiative to make narrow-scope simplifications and improvements to accounting standards through a series of short-term projects. For public business entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2019-12 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, "Investments - Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815." The ASU is based on a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force and is expected to increase comparability in accounting for these transactions. ASU 2016-01 made targeted improvements to accounting for financial instruments, including providing an entity the ability to measure certain equity securities without a readily determinable fair value at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. Among other topics, the amendments clarify that an entity should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting. For public business entities, such as the Company, the amendments in the ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2020-01 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04 “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” These amendments provide temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. It is intended to help stakeholders during the global market-wide reference rate transition period. The guidance is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company is assessing ASU 2020-04 and its impact on the Company’s transition away from LIBOR for its loan and other financial instruments.

 

Effective November 25, 2019, the SEC adopted Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 119. SAB 119 updated portions of SEC interpretative guidance to align with FASB ASC 326, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." It covers topics including (1) measuring current expected credit losses; (2) development, governance, and documentation of a systematic methodology; (3) documenting the results of a systematic methodology; and (4) validating a systematic methodology.

 

On March 12, 2020, the SEC finalized amendments to the definitions of its "accelerated filer" and "large accelerated filer" definitions. The amendments increase the threshold criteria for meeting these filer classifications and are effective on April 27, 2020. Any changes in filer status are to be applied beginning with the filer’s first annual report filed with the SEC subsequent to the effective date. Prior to these changes, the Company was required to comply with section 404(b) of the Sarbanes Oxley Act concerning auditor attestation over internal control over financial reporting as an "accelerated filer" as it had more than $75 million in public float but less than $700 million at the end of the Company’s most recent second quarter. The rule change expands the definition of "smaller reporting companies" to include entities with public float of less than $700 million and less than $100 million in annual revenues. If an entity’s annual revenues exceed $100 million, its category will change back to "accelerated filer". The classifications of "accelerated filer" and "large accelerated filer" require a public company to obtain an auditor attestation concerning the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting ("ICFR") and include the opinion on ICFR in its annual report on Form 10-K.  Smaller reporting companies also have additional time to file quarterly and annual financial statements. All public companies are required to obtain and file annual financial statement audits, as well as provide management’s assertion on effectiveness of ICFR, but the external auditor attestation of ICFR is not required for smaller reporting companies. The Company expects its annual revenues to exceed $100 million and to remain an "accelerated filer."  Therefore, this change is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s annual reporting and audit requirements.

 

 

Note 2 - Acquisitions

 

On April 1, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of Roanoke-based HomeTown Bankshares Corporation ("HomeTown") and its wholly owned subsidiary bank, HomeTown Bank. Pursuant and subject to the terms of the merger agreement, as a result of the merger, the holders of shares of HomeTown common stock received 0.4150 shares of the Company's common stock for each share of HomeTown common stock held immediately prior to the effective date of the merger.

 

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The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and consideration exchanged were recorded at estimated fair values on the acquisition date. Fair values are preliminary and subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other. The following table provides an assessment of the consideration transferred, assets acquired, and liabilities assumed as of the date of the acquisition (dollars in thousands):

 

Consideration Paid:

       

Common shares issued (2,361,686)

  $ 82,470  

Issuance of replacement stock options/restricted stock

    753  

Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares

    27  

Value of consideration

    83,250  
         

Assets acquired:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

    26,283  

Investment securities

    34,876  

Restricted stock

    2,588  

Loans

    444,324  

Premises and equipment

    12,034  

Deferred income taxes

    2,960  

Core deposit intangible

    8,200  

Other real estate owned

    1,188  

Bank owned life insurance

    8,246  

Other assets

    14,244  

Total assets

    554,943  
         

Liabilities assumed:

       

Deposits

    483,626  

Short-term FHLB advances

    14,883  

Long-term FHLB advances

    778  

Subordinated debt

    7,530  

Other liabilities

    6,052  

Total liabilities

    512,869  

Net assets acquired

    42,074  

Goodwill resulting from merger with HomeTown

  $ 41,176  

 

The following table details the changes in fair vale of net assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the amounts reported in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

Goodwill at December 31, 2019

  $ 40,130  

Effect of adjustments to:

       

Premises and equipment

    520  

Other real estate owned

    254  

Other liabilities

    272  

Goodwill at March 31, 2020

  $ 41,176  

 

The increase in goodwill made during the first quarter of 2020 was due to adjustments to the valuations of several acquired buildings and other real estate owned ("OREO") obtained on the date of merger.  The additional goodwill adjustment for other liabilities related to a reassessment of the interest rate prevailing for supplemental early retirement plan obligations at the merger date.

 

The acquired loans were recorded at fair value at the acquisition date without carryover of HomeTown's previously established allowance for loan losses. The fair value of the loans was determined using market participant assumptions in estimating the amount and timing of both principal and interest cash flows expected to be collected on the loans and leases and then applying a market-based discount rate to those cash flows. In this regard, the acquired loans were segregated into pools based on loan type and credit risk. Loan type was determined based on collateral type, purpose, and lien position. Credit risk characteristics included risk rating groups (pass rated loans and adversely classified loans), and past due status. For valuation purposes, these pools were further disaggregated by maturity, pricing characteristics (e.g., fixed-rate, adjustable-rate) and re-payment structure (e.g., interest only, fully amortizing, balloon). Fair values determined at the acquisition date were preliminary and subject to refinement during the one-year measurement period as additional information was obtained regarding facts and circumstances about expected cash flows that existed as of the acquisition date.

 

The acquired loans were divided into loans with evidence of credit quality deterioration, which are accounted for under ASC 310-30, Receivables - Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality (acquired impaired), and loans that do not meet these criteria, which are accounted for under ASC 310-20, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (acquired performing).

 

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The following table presents the acquired impaired loans receivable at the acquisition date (dollars in thousands):

 

Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition

  $ 45,551  

Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected (nonaccretable difference)

    8,296  

Expected cash flows at acquisition

    37,255  

Interest component of expected cash flows (accretable yield)

    4,410  

Fair value of acquired loans accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30

  $ 32,845  

 

Direct costs related to the acquisition were expensed as incurred. There were no merger related expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2020. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, merger expenses totaled $451,000. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company incurred $11.8 million in merger and acquisition integration expenses related to the merger, including $9.1 million in data processing termination and conversion costs, $1.7 million in legal and professional fees, $0.4 million in salary related expense, and $0.6 million in other noninterest expenses. The majority of these expenses were related to integration and are deductible for tax purposes.

 

The following table presents unaudited pro forma information as if the acquisition of HomeTown had occurred on January 1, 2018. These results combine the historical results of HomeTown in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income and, while certain adjustments were made for the estimated impact of certain fair value adjustments and other acquisition-related activity, they are not indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition taken place on January 1, 2018. In particular, no adjustments have been made to eliminate the amount of HomeTown's provision for loan losses that would not have been necessary had the acquired loans been recorded at fair value as of January 1, 2018. Pro forma adjustments below include the elimination of merger-related costs for 2019. The Company expects to achieve further operating cost savings and other business synergies as a result of the acquisition which are not reflected in the pro forma amounts below (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Unaudited Pro forma Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31, 2019

 

Total revenues (1)

  $ 21,097  

Net income

    5,876  

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(1) Includes net interest income and noninterest income.

 

 

Note 3 – Securities

 

The amortized cost and fair value of investments in debt securities at March 31, 2020 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
    Amortized Cost     Unrealized Gains     Unrealized Losses     Fair Value  

Securities available for sale:

                               
U.S. Treasury   $ 14,992     $ 8     $     $ 15,000  

Federal agencies and GSEs

    56,191       1,864       23       58,032  

Mortgage-backed and CMOs

    209,513       6,271       320       215,464  

State and municipal

    41,484       1,153       5       42,632  

Corporate

    11,513       158       30       11,641  

Total securities available for sale

  $ 333,693     $ 9,454     $ 378     $ 342,769  

 

The Company had no remaining equity securities at March 31, 2020. The Company had equity securities with a fair value of $2,069,000 at March 31, 2019 and recognized in income a $319,000 change in the fair value of equity securities during the first three months of 2019. During the 2019 period, the Company sold $81,000 in equity securities at fair value.

 

The amortized cost and fair value of investments in debt securities at December 31, 2019 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

December 31, 2019

 
    Amortized Cost     Unrealized Gains     Unrealized Losses     Fair Value  

Securities available for sale:

                               
U.S. Treasury   $ 14,992     $     $ 5     $ 14,987  

Federal agencies and GSEs

    126,829       1,504       219       128,114  

Mortgage-backed and CMOs

    182,732       1,901       393       184,240  

State and municipal

    41,427       769       42       42,154  

Corporate

    9,514       186             9,700  

Total securities available for sale

  $ 375,494     $ 4,360     $ 659     $ 379,195  

 

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Restricted Stock

 

Due to restrictions placed upon the Bank's common stock investment in the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond ("FRB") and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ("FHLB"), these securities have been classified as restricted equity securities and carried at cost. The restricted securities are not subject to the investment security classification requirements and are included as a separate line item on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The FRB requires the Bank to maintain stock with a par value equal to 3.00% of its outstanding capital and an additional 3.00% is on call.  The FHLB requires the Bank to maintain stock in an amount equal to 4.25% of outstanding borrowings and a specific percentage of the Bank's total assets. The cost of restricted stock at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

FRB stock

  $ 6,425     $ 6,415  

FHLB stock

    2,257       2,215  

Total restricted stock

  $ 8,682     $ 8,630  

 

Temporarily Impaired Securities

 

The following table shows estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2020.  The reference point for determining when securities are in an unrealized loss position is month end.  Therefore, it is possible that a security's market value exceeded its amortized cost on other days during the past twelve-month period.

 

Available for sale securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2020, are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Total

   

Less than 12 Months

   

12 Months or More

 
    Fair Value     Unrealized Loss     Fair Value     Unrealized Loss     Fair Value     Unrealized Loss  

Federal agencies and GSEs

  $ 6,534     $ 23     $     $     $ 6,534     $ 23  

Mortgage-backed and CMOs

    24,558       320       24,001       311       557       9  

State and municipal

    1,710       5       1,710       5              
Corporate     2,978       30                   2,978       30  

Total

  $ 35,780     $ 378     $ 25,711     $ 316     $ 10,069     $ 62  

Federal agencies and GSEs: The unrealized losses on the Company's investment in 13 government sponsored entities ("GSE") securities were caused by interest rate increases. All of these securities were in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the investments. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2020.

Mortgage-backed securities: The unrealized losses on the Company's investment in six GSE mortgage-backed securities were caused by interest rate increases. Three of these securities were in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more. The contractual cash flows of those investments are guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. Government. Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the Company's investments. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2020.

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations: The unrealized losses associated with four private GSE collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") were due to normal market fluctuations. None of these securities were in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more. The contractual cash flows of those investments are guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. Government. Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the Company's investments. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2020.

 

State and municipal securities:  The unrealized losses on three state and municipal securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the investments. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2020.

 

Corporate securities:  The unrealized losses on four corporate securities were caused by interest rate increases and not credit deterioration. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the investments. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at  March 31, 2020.

 

Restricted stock: When evaluating restricted stock for impairment, its value is based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The Company does not consider restricted stock to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2020, and no impairment has been recognized.

 

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The table below shows estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Total

   

Less than 12 Months

   

12 Months or More

 
    Fair Value     Unrealized Loss     Fair Value     Unrealized Loss     Fair Value     Unrealized Loss  

U.S. Treasury

  $ 14,987     $ 5     $ 14,987     $ 5     $     $  

Federal agencies and GSEs

    69,095       219       31,779       44       37,316       175  

Mortgage-backed and CMOs

    89,391       393       66,324       266       23,067       127  

State and municipal

    4,262       42       3,108       37       1,154       5  

Total

  $ 177,735     $ 659     $ 116,198     $ 352     $ 61,537     $ 307  

Other-Than-Temporarily-Impaired Securities

As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were no securities classified as other-than-temporarily impaired.

 

Realized Gains and Losses

 

The following table presents the gross realized gains and losses on and the proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

Realized gains (losses):

       

Gross realized gains

  $ 814  

Gross realized losses

     

Net realized gains

  $ 814  

Proceeds from sales of securities

  $ 5,811  

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

Realized gains (losses):

       

Gross realized gains

  $  

Gross realized losses

     

Net realized gains

  $  

Proceeds from sales of securities

  $  

 

 

Note 4 – Loans

 

Loans, excluding loans held for sale, at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, were comprised of the following (dollars in thousands):

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

Commercial

  $ 331,507     $ 339,077  

Commercial real estate:

               

Construction and land development

    141,154       137,920  

Commercial real estate

    953,363       899,199  

Residential real estate:

               

Residential

    301,284       324,315  

Home equity

    118,030       119,423  

Consumer

    9,590       10,881  

Total loans

  $ 1,854,928     $ 1,830,815  
                 

 

Acquired Loans 

 

The outstanding principal balance and the carrying amount of these loans, including loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, included in the consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

Outstanding principal balance

  $ 345,450     $ 393,618  

Carrying amount

    329,839       377,130  

 

The outstanding principal balance and related carrying amount of acquired impaired loans, for which the Company applies ASC 310-30 to account for interest earned, as of the indicated dates are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

Outstanding principal balance

  $ 50,815     $ 53,600  

Carrying amount

    40,353       43,028  

 

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The following table presents changes in the accretable yield on acquired impaired loans, for which the Company applies ASC 310-30, for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

Balance at January 1

  $ 7,893     $ 4,633  

Additions from merger with HomeTown

          4,410  

Accretion

    (784 )     (3,304 )

Reclassification from nonaccretable difference

    1,330       736  

Other changes, net*

    (69 )     1,418  
    $ 8,370     $ 7,893  

* This line item represents changes in the cash flows expected to be collected due to the impact of non-credit changes such as prepayment assumptions, changes in interest rates on variable rate acquired impaired loans, and discounted payoffs that occurred in the period.

 

Past Due Loans

 

The following table shows an analysis by portfolio segment of the Company's past due loans at March 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

    30- 59 Days Past Due     60-89 Days Past Due     90 Days + Past Due and Still Accruing     Non Accrual Loans     Total Past Due    

Current

    Total Loans  

Commercial

  $ 404     $ 68     $ 31     $ 958     $ 1,461     $ 330,046     $ 331,507  

Commercial real estate:

                                                       

Construction and land development

          37             9       46       141,108       141,154  

Commercial real estate

    216       216       121       513       1,066       952,297       953,363  

Residential:

                                                       

Residential

    255       139       278       942       1,614       299,670       301,284  

Home equity

    262             29       154       445       117,585       118,030  

Consumer

    122       9             3       134       9,456       9,590  

Total

  $ 1,259     $ 469     $ 459     $ 2,579     $ 4,766     $ 1,850,162     $ 1,854,928  

 

The following table shows an analysis by portfolio segment of the Company's past due loans at December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

    30- 59 Days Past Due     60-89 Days Past Due     90 Days + Past Due and Still Accruing     Non Accrual Loans     Total Past Due    

Current

    Total Loans  

Commercial

  $ 325     $ 163     $ 52     $ 857     $ 1,397     $ 337,680     $ 339,077  

Commercial real estate:

                                                       

Construction and land development

    58                   11       69       137,851       137,920  

Commercial real estate

    217       434             274       925       898,274       899,199  

Residential:

                                                       

Residential

    639       260       282       685       1,866       322,449       324,315  

Home equity

    49       90       27       113       279       119,144       119,423  

Consumer

    73       13             4       90       10,791       10,881  

Total

  $ 1,361     $ 960     $ 361     $ 1,944     $ 4,626     $ 1,826,189     $ 1,830,815  

 

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Impaired Loans

 

The following table presents the Company's impaired loan balances by portfolio segment, excluding acquired impaired loans, at March 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Recorded Investment

    Unpaid Principal Balance     Related Allowance     Average Recorded Investment     Interest Income Recognized  

With no related allowance recorded:

                                       

Commercial

  $ 49     $ 49     $     $ 49     $ 1  

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Construction and land development

                             

Commercial real estate

    476       473             489       9  

Residential:

                                       

Residential

    953       959             782       12  

Home equity

    39       39             40       1  

Consumer

                             
    $ 1,517     $ 1,520     $     $ 1,360     $ 23  

With a related allowance recorded:

                                       

Commercial

  $ 839     $ 833     $ 247     $ 787     $ 11  

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Construction and land development

                             

Commercial real estate

    259       259       138       130       4  

Residential

                                       

Residential

    250       250       26       252       3  

Home equity

                             

Consumer

                             
    $ 1,348     $ 1,342     $ 411     $ 1,169     $ 18  

Total:

                                       

Commercial

  $ 888     $ 882     $ 247     $ 836     $ 12  

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Construction and land development

                             

Commercial real estate

    735       732       138       619       13  

Residential:

                                       

Residential

    1,203       1,209       26       1,034       15  

Home equity

    39       39             40       1  

Consumer

                             
    $ 2,865     $ 2,862     $ 411     $ 2,529     $ 41  

 

In the table above, recorded investment may exceed unpaid principal balance due to acquired loans with a premium and loans with unearned costs that exceed unearned fees.

 

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The following table presents the Company's impaired loan balances by portfolio segment, excluding acquired impaired loans, at December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Recorded Investment

    Unpaid Principal Balance     Related Allowance     Average Recorded Investment     Interest Income Recognized  

With no related allowance recorded:

                                       

Commercial

  $ 49     $ 49     $     $ 16     $ 5  

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Construction and land development

                             

Commercial real estate

    502       500             424       39  

Residential:

                                       

Residential

    611       612             652       38  

Home equity

    41       41             45       6  

Consumer

                             
    $ 1,203     $ 1,202     $     $ 1,137     $ 88  

With a related allowance recorded:

                                       

Commercial

  $ 735     $ 730     $ 204     $ 191     $ 41  

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Construction and land development

                             

Commercial real estate

                             

Residential:

                                       

Residential

    254       254       26       225       16  

Home equity

                             

Consumer

                             
    $ 989     $ 984     $ 230     $ 416     $ 57  

Total:

                                       

Commercial

  $ 784     $ 779     $ 204     $ 207     $ 46  

Commercial real estate:

                                       

Construction and land development

                             

Commercial real estate

    502       500             424       39  

Residential:

                                       

Residential

    865       866       26       877       54  

Home equity

    41       41             45       6  

Consumer

                             
    $ 2,192     $ 2,186     $ 230     $ 1,553     $ 145  

 

In the table above, recorded investment may exceed unpaid principal balance due to acquired loans with a premium and loans with unearned costs that exceed unearned fees.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, there was one residential real estate loan modified as a TDR. This TDR was included in the impaired loan balances and was a payment deferral with a pre-and post-modification outstanding recorded investment of $82,000. There were no loans modified as TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2019.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had no loans that subsequently defaulted within 12 months of modification. The Company defines defaults as one or more payments that occur more than 90 days past the due date, charge-off or foreclosure subsequent to modification.

 

On March 20, 2020, the federal banking agencies issued an "Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus."  This guidance encourages financial institutions to work prudently with borrowers that may be unable to meet their contractual obligations because of the the effects of COVID-19.  The guidance goes on to explain that in consultation with the FASB staff that the federal banking agencies conclude that short-term modifications (e.g. six months) made on a good faith basis to borrowers who were current as of the implementation date of a relief program are not TDRs.  The CARES Act was passed by Congress on March 27, 2020.  Section 4013 of the CARES Act also addressed COVID-19 related modifications and specified that COVID-19 related modifications on loans that were current as of December 31, 2019 are not TDRs.  Through May 5, 2020 the Bank had applied this guidance and modified loans to over 500 customers on loan balances of approximately $334 million.  The Bank implemented a DAP to provide relief to its borrowers under this guidance. The majority of modifications involved three-month deferments of principal and interest.

 

The CARES Act included an initial allocation of $349 billion for loans to be issued by financial institutions through the SBA.  This program is known as the PPP.  PPP loans are forgivable, in whole or in part, if the proceeds are used for payroll and other permitted purposes in accordance with the requirements of the PPP. These loans carry a fixed rate of 1.00% and a term of two years, if not forgiven, in whole or in part.  Payments are deferred for the first six months of the loan.  The loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA.  The SBA pays the bank a processing fee ranging from 1% to 5%, based on the size of the loan.  The SBA began accepting submissions for these loans on April 3, 2020, and the SBA reached its initial limit on April 16, 2020.  Prior to the initial limit being reached, the SBA approved 1,321 applications submitted by the Bank for loans in excess of $228 million, representing 96% of applications received and processed by the Bank.  There was an additional $310 billion in funding authorized, and applications were accepted beginning April 27, 2020.  In total, the SBA approved 1,913 applications submitted by the Bank totaling $267 million for an acceptance rate of  99.8% for both rounds. From a funding perspective, the Bank expects to utilize core and wholesale funding for liquidity needs related to the DAP loan program and both the Federal Reserve discount window and their newly created PPPLF to fund the PPP.

 

The loan portfolio consists primarily of commercial and residential real estate loans, commercial loans to small and medium-sized businesses, construction and land development loans, and home equity loans. At March 31, 2020, the commercial real estate portfolio included concentrations of $73 million, $48 million and $180 million in hotel, restaurants,  and retail respectively.  These concentrations total 16% of total loans.

 

Residential Real Estate in Process of Foreclosure

 

The Company had $155,000 and $161,000 in residential real estate loans in the process of foreclosure at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company had $237,000 and $285,000 in residential OREO at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

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Risk Grades

 

The following table shows the Company's loan portfolio broken down by internal risk grading as of March 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

Commercial and Consumer Credit Exposure

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade

 

   

Commercial

    Construction and Land Development     Commercial Real Estate Other    

Residential

    Home Equity  

Pass

  $ 320,901     $ 133,933     $ 914,331     $ 293,905     $ 117,580  

Special Mention

    8,859       4,045       19,561       4,526        

Substandard

    1,012       3,176       19,471       2,853       450  

Doubtful

    735                          

Total

  $ 331,507     $ 141,154     $ 953,363     $ 301,284     $ 118,030  

 

Consumer Credit Exposure

Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

 

   

Consumer

 

Performing

  $ 9,587  

Nonperforming

    3  

Total

  $ 9,590  

 

The following table shows the Company's loan portfolio broken down by internal risk grading as of December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

Commercial and Consumer Credit Exposure

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade

 

   

Commercial

    Construction and Land Development     Commercial Real Estate Other    

Residential

    Home Equity  

Pass

  $ 328,488     $ 130,694     $ 860,615     $ 316,454     $ 118,960  

Special Mention

    8,710       4,133       22,117       4,370        

Substandard

    1,144       3,093       16,467       3,491       463  

Doubtful

    735                          

Total

  $ 339,077     $ 137,920     $ 899,199     $ 324,315     $ 119,423  

 

Consumer Credit Exposure

Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

 

   

Consumer

 

Performing

  $ 10,877  

Nonperforming

    4  

Total

  $ 10,881  

 

Loans classified in the Pass category typically are fundamentally sound, and risk factors are reasonable and acceptable.

 

Loans classified in the Special Mention category typically have been criticized internally, by loan review or the loan officer, or by external regulators under the current credit policy regarding risk grades.

 

Loans classified in the Substandard category typically have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt; they are typically characterized by the possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

Loans classified in the Doubtful category typically have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified as substandard, plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable. However, these loans are not yet rated as loss because certain events may occur that may salvage the debt.

 

Consumer loans are classified as performing or nonperforming.  A loan is nonperforming when payments of interest and principal are past due 90 days or more.

 

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Note 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses and Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments

 

Changes in the allowance for loan losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments at and for the indicated dates and periods are presented below (dollars in thousands):

 

    Three Months Ended March 31, 2020     Year Ended December 31, 2019     Three Months Ended March 31, 2019  

Allowance for Loan Losses

                       

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 13,152     $ 12,805     $ 12,805  

Provision for loan losses

    953       456       16  

Charge-offs

    (105 )     (333 )     (69 )

Recoveries

    65       224       54  

Balance, end of period

  $ 14,065     $ 13,152     $ 12,806  
                         

Reserve for Unfunded Lending Commitments

                       

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 329     $ 217     $ 217  

Provision for (recovery of) unfunded commitments

    (13 )     112       12  

Balance, end of period

  $ 316     $ 329     $ 229  

 

The reserve for unfunded loan commitments is included in other liabilities.

 

The following table presents changes in the Company's allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and the related loan balance total by segment at and for the three months ended March 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Commercial

    Commercial Real Estate     Residential Real Estate    

Consumer

   

Total

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

                                       

Balance at December 31, 2019

  $ 2,657     $ 7,416     $ 3,023     $ 56     $ 13,152  

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses

    (6 )     939       16       4       953  

Charge-offs

    (20 )           (42 )     (43 )     (105 )

Recoveries

    22       3       8       32       65  

Balance at March 31, 2020

  $ 2,653     $ 8,358     $ 3,005     $ 49     $ 14,065  
                                         

Balance at March 31, 2020:

                                       
                                         

Allowance for Loan Losses

                                       

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 247     $ 138     $ 26     $     $ 411  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

    2,391       8,192       2,768       49       13,400  

Acquired impaired loans

    15       28       211             254  

Total

  $ 2,653     $ 8,358     $ 3,005     $ 49     $ 14,065  
                                         

Loans

                                       

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 888     $ 735     $ 1,242     $     $ 2,865  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

    329,892       1,062,709       409,534       9,575       1,811,710  

Acquired impaired loans

    727       31,073       8,538       15       40,353  

Total

  $ 331,507     $ 1,094,517     $ 419,314     $ 9,590     $ 1,854,928  

 

The following table presents changes in the Company's allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and the related loan balance total by segment at and for the year ended December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Commercial

    Commercial Real Estate     Residential Real Estate    

Consumer

   

Total

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

                                       

Balance at December 31, 2018

  $ 2,537     $ 7,246     $ 2,977     $ 45     $ 12,805  

Provision for loan losses

    119       167       58       112       456  

Charge-offs

    (12 )     (6 )     (70 )     (245 )     (333 )

Recoveries

    13       9       58       144       224  

Balance at December 31, 2019

  $ 2,657     $ 7,416     $ 3,023     $ 56     $ 13,152  
                                         

Balance at December 31, 2019:

                                       
                                         

Allowance for Loan Losses

                                       

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 204     $     $ 26     $     $ 230  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

    2,448       7,386       2,794       56       12,684  

Acquired impaired loans

    5       30       203             238  

Total

  $ 2,657     $ 7,416     $ 3,023     $ 56     $ 13,152  
                                         

Loans

                                       

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 784     $ 502     $ 906     $     $ 2,192  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

    337,312       1,004,296       433,121       10,866       1,785,595  

Acquired impaired loans

    981       32,321       9,711       15       43,028  

Total

  $ 339,077     $ 1,037,119     $ 443,738     $ 10,881     $ 1,830,815  

 

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The allowance for loan losses is allocated to loan segments based upon historical loss factors, risk grades on individual loans, and qualitative factors.  Qualitative factors include trends in delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, and loss rates; trends in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in risk selection, underwriting standards, and lending policies; experience of lending officers, other lending staff and loan review; national, regional, and local economic trends and conditions; legal, regulatory and collateral factors; and concentrations of credit.

 

The provision for loan losses for the 2020 period was increased as a direct result of early stage declines in economic factors associated with the increases in unemployment claims and a decrease in retail sales in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Bank has been actively working with borrowers at risk who are impacted by the stay-at-home orders in accordance with its DAP including short-term deferments of payment and interest and short-term acceptance of interest only payments.  Many of the Bank's customers have applied for and received the PPP loans.  The Bank believes the increased provision expense in the first quarter of 2020 along with these DAP measures will help to mitigate future losses but is likely to experience delinquencies and loan losses as a result of COVID-19 during the remainder of 2020.

 

 

Note 6 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

The Company records as goodwill the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. Impairment testing is performed annually, as well as when an event triggering impairment may have occurred. The Company performs its annual analysis as of June 30 each fiscal year. Accounting guidance permits preliminary assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether more substantial impairment testing is required. The Company chose to bypass the preliminary assessment and utilized a two-step process for impairment testing of goodwill. The first step tests for impairment, while the second step, if necessary, measures the impairment. No indicators of impairment were identified as of June 30, 2019.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic market conditions, the Company performed a qualitative assessment of goodwill as of March 31, 2020 and determined the fair value exceeded the carrying value.  Changes in the economic environment, operations, or other adverse events could result in future impairment charges which could have a material adverse impact on the Company's operating results.  

 

Core deposit intangibles resulting from the acquisition of MidCarolina Financial Corporation ("MidCarolina") in July 2011 were $6,556,000 and are being amortized on an accelerated basis over 108 months. Core deposit intangibles resulting from the acquisitions of MainStreet BankShares, Inc. in January 2015 and HomeTown in April 2019 were $10,039,000 and are being amortized on an accelerated basis over 120 months.

 

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and intangibles for the three months ended March 31, 2020, are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Goodwill

   

Intangibles

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

  $ 84,002     $ 7,728  

Measurement period adjustments

    1,046        

Amortization

          (427 )

Impairment

           

Balance at March 31, 2020

  $ 85,048     $ 7,301  

 

 

Note 7 – Leases

 

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02 "Leases (Topic 842)" and all subsequent ASUs that modified Topic 842. The Company elected the prospective application approach provided by ASU 2018-11 and did not adjust prior periods for ASC 842. The Company also elected certain practical expedients within the standard and, consistent with such elections, did not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, did not reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and did not reassess any initial direct costs for existing leases. The implementation of the new standard resulted in recognition of a right-of-use asset and lease liability of $4,413,000 at the date of adoption, which is related to the Company's lease of premises used in operations. In connection with the HomeTown merger, the Company added $1,816,000 to the right-of-use asset and $1,736,000 to the lease liability. The right-of-use asset and lease liability are included in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

 

Lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments and are presented at each reporting date as the net present value of the remaining contractual cash flows. Cash flows are discounted at the Company's incremental borrowing rate in effect at the commencement date of the lease. Right-of-use assets represent the Company's right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and are calculated as the sum of the lease liability and if applicable, prepaid rent, initial direct costs and any incentives received from the lessor.

 

The Company's long-term lease agreements are classified as operating leases. Certain of these leases offer the option to extend the lease term, and the Company has included such extensions in its calculation of the lease liabilities to the extent the options are reasonably certain of being exercised. The lease agreements do not provide for residual value guarantees and have no restrictions or covenants that would impact dividends or require incurring additional financial obligations

 

The following tables present information about the Company's leases, as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 

Lease liabilities

  $ 5,168     $ 5,369  

Right-of-use assets

  $ 5,133     $ 5,340  

Weighted average remaining lease term (years)

    8.08       8.17  

Weighted average discount rate

    3.22 %     3.21 %

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

Lease cost

               

Operating lease cost

  $ 249     $ 211  

Short-term lease cost

    1       1  

Total lease cost

  $ 250     $ 212  
                 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

  $ 243     $ 209  

 

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A maturity analysis of operating lease liabilities and reconciliation of the undiscounted cash flows to the total of operating lease liabilities is as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Lease payments due

  As of March 31, 2020  

Nine months ending December 31, 2020

  $ 716  

Twelve months ending December 31, 2021

    943  

Twelve months ending December 31, 2022

    920  

Twelve months ending December 31, 2023

    817  

Twelve months ending December 31, 2024

    499  

Twelve months ending December 31, 2025

    473  

Thereafter

    1,549  

Total undiscounted cash flows

    5,917  

Discount

    (749 )

Lease liabilities

  $ 5,168  

 

 

Note 8 – Short-term Borrowings

 

Short-term borrowings may consist of customer repurchase agreements, overnight borrowings from the FHLB, and federal funds purchased.  The Company has federal funds lines of credit established with one correspondent bank in the amount of $50,000,000 and another correspondent bank in the amount of $10,000,000, and has access to the FRB's discount window. Customer repurchase agreements are collateralized by securities of the U.S. Government or GSEs.  They mature daily.  The interest rates may be changed at the discretion of the Company. The securities underlying these agreements remain under the Company's control. FHLB overnight borrowings contain floating interest rates that may change daily at the discretion of the FHLB.  Federal funds purchased are unsecured overnight borrowings from other financial institutions. Short-term borrowings consisted of the following at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

Customer repurchase agreements

  $ 42,114     $ 40,475  

 

 

Note 9 – Long-term Borrowings 

 

Under the terms of its collateral agreement with the FHLB, the Company provides a blanket lien covering all of its residential first mortgage loans, second mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and commercial real estate loans.  In addition, the Company pledges as collateral its capital stock in the FHLB and deposits with the FHLB.  The Company has a line of credit with the FHLB equal to 30% of the Company's assets, subject to the amount of collateral pledged.  As of  March 31, 2020, $859,083,000 in eligible collateral was pledged under the blanket floating lien agreement which covers both short-term and long-term borrowings.

 

There were no long-term borrowings with FHLB as of March 31, 2020 or December 31, 2019.

 

In the regular course of conducting its business, the Company takes deposits from political subdivisions of the states of Virginia and North Carolina. At March 31, 2020, the Bank's public deposits totaled $254,846,000. The Company is required to provide collateral to secure the deposits that exceed the insurance coverage provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. This collateral can be provided in the form of certain types of government or agency bonds or letters of credit from the FHLB. At March 31, 2020, the Company had $205,000,000 in letters of credit with the FHLB outstanding, as well as $85,818,000 in agency, state, and municipal securities, pledged to provide collateral for such deposits.

 

 

Note 10 – Subordinated Debt 

 

On April 1, 2019, in connection with the HomeTown merger, the Company assumed $7,500,000 in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes issued to various institutional accredited investors. The notes have a maturity date of December 30, 2025 and have an annual fixed interest rate of 6.75% until December 30, 2020. Thereafter, the notes will have a floating interest rate based on LIBOR. Interest will be paid semi-annually, in arrears, on June 30 and December 30 of each year during the time that the notes remain outstanding through the fixed interest rate period or earlier redemption date. Interest will be paid quarterly, in arrears, on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30 throughout the floating interest rate period or earlier redemption date.

 

The indebtedness evidenced by the notes, including principal and interest, is unsecured and subordinate and junior in right of the Company's payments to general and secured creditors and depositors of the bank. The notes are redeemable, without penalty, on or after December 30, 2020 and, in certain limited circumstances, prior to that date. The notes limit the Company from declaring or paying any dividend, or making any distribution on capital stock or other equity securities of any kind of the Company if the Company is not "well capitalized" for regulatory purposes, immediately prior to the declaration of such dividend or distribution, except for dividends payable solely in shares of common stock of the Company.

 

The carrying value of the subordinated debt includes a fair value adjustment of $13,000 at March 31, 2020. The original fair value adjustment of $30,000 was recorded as a result of the acquisition of HomeTown on April 1, 2019, and is being amortized into interest expense through the redeemable date.

 

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Note 11 – Junior Subordinated Debt

 

On April 7, 2006, AMNB Statutory Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust and a wholly owned unconsolidated subsidiary of the Company, issued $20,000,000 of preferred securities (the "Trust Preferred Securities") in a private placement pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration. The Trust Preferred Securities mature on June 30, 2036, but may be redeemed at the Company's option beginning on September 30, 2011. Distributions are cumulative and will accrue from the date of original issuance, but may be deferred by the Company from time to time for up to 20 consecutive quarterly periods. The Company has guaranteed the payment of all required distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities. The proceeds of the Trust Preferred Securities received by the trust, along with proceeds of $619,000 received by the trust from the issuance of common securities by the trust to the Company, were used to purchase $20,619,000 of the Company's junior subordinated debt securities (the "Junior Subordinated Debt"), issued pursuant to junior subordinated debentures entered into between the Company and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee. The proceeds of the Junior Subordinated Debt were used to fund the cash portion of the merger consideration to the former shareholders of Community First Financial Corporation in connection with the Company's acquisition of that company in 2006, and for general corporate purposes.

 

On July 1, 2011, in connection with the MidCarolina merger, the Company assumed $8,764,000 in junior subordinated debt to MidCarolina Trust I and MidCarolina Trust II, two separate Delaware statutory trusts (the "MidCarolina Trusts"), to fully and unconditionally guarantee the preferred securities issued by the MidCarolina Trusts. These long-term obligations, which currently qualify as Tier 1 capital, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the MidCarolina Trusts' obligations. The MidCarolina Trusts were not consolidated in the Company's financial statements.

 

In accordance with ASC 810-10-15-14, Consolidation – Overall – Scope and Scope Exceptions, the Company did not eliminate through consolidation the Company's $619,000 equity investment in AMNB Statutory Trust I or the $264,000 equity investment in the MidCarolina Trusts. Instead, the Company reflected this equity investment in the "Accrued interest receivable and other assets" line item in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

A description of the junior subordinated debt securities outstanding payable to the trusts is shown below as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

             

Principal Amount

 

Issuing Entity

Date Issued

 

Interest Rate

  Maturity Date   March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

AMNB Statutory Trust I

4/7/2006

 

LIBOR plus 1.35%

 

6/30/2036

  $ 20,619     $ 20,619  
                           

MidCarolina Trust I

10/29/2002

 

LIBOR plus 3.45%

 

11/7/2032

    4,447       4,433  
                           

MidCarolina Trust II

12/3/2003

 

LIBOR plus 2.95%

 

10/7/2033

    2,988       2,977  
                           
              $ 28,054     $ 28,029  

 

The principal amounts reflected above for the MidCarolina Trusts are net of fair value adjustments of $708,000 and $621,000 at March 31, 2020 and $722,000 and $632,000 at  December 31, 2019, respectively. The original fair value adjustments of $1,197,000 and $1,021,000 were recorded as a result of the acquisition of MidCarolina on July 1, 2011, and are being amortized into interest expense over the remaining lives of the respective borrowings

 

 

Note 12 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

The Company uses derivative financial instruments ("derivatives") primarily to manage risks to the Company associated with changing interest rates. The Company's derivatives are hedging instruments in a qualifying hedge accounting relationship (cash flow or fair value hedge).

 

The Company designates derivatives as cash flow hedges when they are used to manage exposure to variability in cash flows on variable rate borrowings such as the Company's trust preferred capital notes. The Company uses interest rate swap agreements as part of its hedging strategy by exchanging variable-rate interest payments on a notional amount equal to the principal amount of the borrowings for fixed-rate interest payments, with such interest rates set based on benchmarked interest rates.

 

All interest rate swaps were entered into with counterparties that met the Company's credit standards and the agreements contain collateral provisions protecting the at-risk party. The Company believes that the credit risk inherent in these derivative contracts is not significant.

 

Terms and conditions of the interest rate swaps vary and amounts receivable or payable are recognized as accrued under the terms of the agreements. The Company assesses the effectiveness of each hedging relationship on a periodic basis. In accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, the effective portions of the derivatives' unrealized gains or losses are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income. Based on the Company's assessment, its cash flow hedges are highly effective, but to the extent that any ineffectiveness exists in the hedge relationships, the amounts would be recorded in interest income and interest expense in the Company's consolidated statements of income.

 

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The following tables present information on the Company's derivative financial instruments as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
    Notional Amount    

Positions

   

Assets

   

Liabilities

    Cash Collateral Pledged  

Cash flow hedges:

                                       

Interest rate swaps:

                                       

Variable-rate to fixed-rate swaps with counterparty

  $ 28,500       3     $     $ 5,487     $ 5,750  

 

   

December 31, 2019

 
    Notional Amount    

Positions

   

Assets

   

Liabilities

    Cash Collateral Pledged  

Cash flow hedges:

                                       

Interest rate swaps:

                                       

Variable-rate to fixed-rate swaps with counterparty

  $ 28,500       3     $     $ 2,658     $ 3,450  

 

 

Note 13 – Stock Based Compensation 

 

The Company's 2018 Equity Compensation Plan (the "2018 Plan") was adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company on February 20, 2018, and approved by shareholders on May 15, 2018, at the Company's 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The 2018 Plan provides for the granting of restricted stock awards, incentive and non-statutory options, and other equity-based awards to employees and directors at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.  The 2018 Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 675,000 shares of common stock. The 2018 Plan replaced the Company's stock incentive plan that was approved by the shareholders at the 2008 Annual Meeting that expired in February 2018 (the "2008 Plan").

 

Stock Options

 

Accounting guidance requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements with measurement based upon the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.

 

A summary of stock option transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

    Option Shares     Weighted Average Exercise Price     Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)     Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($000)  

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

    13,944     $ 16.63                  

Granted

                           

Exercised

    (1,743 )     16.63                  

Forfeited

                           

Expired

                           

Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2020

    12,201     $ 16.63       4.72     $ 89  

 

The fair value of options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and expensed over the options' vesting period. No stock options have been granted since 2009. Replacement stock option awards representing 40,753 shares of the Company's common stock were issued in conjunction with the HomeTown acquisition in 2019.  As of March 31, 2020, there were no nonvested stock option grants and no unrecognized compensation expense.  The outstanding options have a remaining final maturity date of December 2024.

 

Restricted Stock

 

The Company from time to time grants shares of restricted stock to key employees and non-employee directors. These awards help align the interests of these employees and directors with the interests of the shareholders of the Company by providing economic value directly related to increases in the value of the Company's common stock. The value of the stock awarded is established as the fair value of the Company's common stock at the time of the grant. The Company recognizes expense, equal to the total value of such awards, ratably over the vesting period of the stock grants. The majority of the restricted stock granted cliff vests at the end of a 36-month period beginning on the date of the grant. The remainder vests one-third each year beginning on the date of the grant. Nonvested restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is summarized in the following table.

 

Restricted Stock

 

Shares

    Weighted Average Grant Date Value Per Share  

Nonvested at December 31, 2019

    57,271     $ 34.84  

Granted

    19,327       37.26  

Vested

    (13,284 )     34.12  

Forfeited

    (664 )     27.28  

Nonvested at March 31, 2020

    62,650     $ 35.82  

 

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As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there was $1,212,000 and $751,000  respectively, in unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock granted under the 2008 Plan and the 2018 Plan. The weighted average period over which this cost is expected to be recognized is 1.82 years. The share based compensation expense for nonvested restricted stock was $199,000 and $166,000 during the first three months of 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

The Company offers its outside directors alternatives with respect to director compensation. For 2020, the regular quarterly board retainer will be received in the form of shares of immediately vested, but restricted stock with a market value of $10,000. Monthly meeting fees can be received as $800 per meeting in cash or $1,000 in immediately vested, but restricted stock. Only outside directors receive board fees. The Company issued 6,082 and 4,106 shares and recognized share based compensation expense of $205,000 and $147,000 during the first three months of 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

 

Note 14 – Earnings Per Common Share

 

The following shows the weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per common share and the effect on the weighted average number of shares of potentially dilutive common stock. Potentially dilutive common stock had no effect on income available to common shareholders. Nonvested restricted shares are included in the computation of basic earnings per share as the holder is entitled to full shareholder benefits during the vesting period including voting rights and sharing in nonforfeitable dividends. The following table presents basic and diluted earnings per share for the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 
   

Shares

    Per Share Amount    

Shares

    Per Share Amount  

Basic earnings per share

    11,025,185     $ 0.77       8,745,174     $ 0.69  

Effect of dilutive securities - stock options

    6,125             549        

Diluted earnings per share

    11,031,310     $ 0.77       8,745,723     $ 0.69  

 

Outstanding stock options on common stock whose effects are anti-dilutive are not included in computing diluted earnings per share. There were no anti-dilutive stock options for the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

 

Note 15 – Employee Benefit Plans

 

The following information for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 pertains to the Company's non-contributory defined benefit pension plan which was frozen in 2009.  If lump sum payments exceed the service cost plus interest cost, an additional settlement charge will apply (dollars in thousands):

 

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

  Three Months Ended March 31,  
   

2020

   

2019

 

Service cost

  $     $  

Interest cost

    38       58  

Expected return on plan assets

    (71 )     (68 )

Recognized loss due to settlement

    30       26  

Recognized net actuarial loss

    35       65  

Net periodic cost

  $ 32     $ 81  

 

 

Note 16 – Fair Value Measurements

 

Determination of Fair Value

 

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with the fair value measurements and disclosures topic of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company's various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. The fair value guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

In accordance with this guidance, the Company groups its financial assets and financial liabilities generally measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.

 

Level 1 –

Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2 – 

Valuation is based on observable inputs including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in less active markets, and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions can be derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data in the market.

Level 3 –

Valuation is based on model-based techniques that use one or more significant inputs or assumptions that are unobservable in the market.

 

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 The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements:

 

Securities available for sale: Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices, when available (Level 1). If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data. Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may determine the fair value of identical or similar securities by using pricing models that consider observable market data (Level 2). If no observable market data is available, valuations are based upon third party model based techniques (Level 3). There were no securities recorded with a Level 3 valuation at March 31, 2020 or December 31, 2019.

 

Derivative asset (liability) - cash flow hedges: Cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Cash flow hedges are valued by a third party using significant assumptions that are observable in the market and can be corroborated by market data. All of the Company's cash flow hedges are classified as Level 2.

 

The following table presents the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2020 Using

 
   

Balance at March 31,

    Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets     Significant Other Observable Inputs    

Significant Unobservable Inputs

 

Description

 

2020

   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

 

Assets:

                               

Securities available for sale:

                               
U.S. Treasury   $ 15,000     $     $ 15,000     $  

Federal agencies and GSEs

    58,032             58,032        

Mortgage-backed and CMOs

    215,464             215,464        

State and municipal

    42,632             42,632        

Corporate

    11,641             11,641        

Total securities available for sale

  $ 342,769     $     $ 342,769     $  

Liabilities:

                               

Derivative - cash flow hedges

  $ 5,487     $     $ 5,487     $  

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019 Using

 
   

Balance at December 31,

    Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets     Significant Other Observable Inputs    

Significant Unobservable Inputs

 

Description

 

2019

   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

 

Assets:

                               

Securities available for sale:

                               

U.S. Treasury

  $ 14,987     $     $ 14,987     $  

Federal agencies and GSEs

    128,114             128,114        

Mortgage-backed and CMOs

    184,240             184,240        

State and municipal

    42,154             42,154        

Corporate

    9,700             9,700        

Total securities available for sale

  $ 379,195     $     $ 379,195     $  

Liabilities:

                               

Derivative - cash flow hedges

  $ 2,658     $     $ 2,658     $  

 

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

 

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure certain assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements:

 

Loans held for sale: Loans held for sale are carried at fair value. These loans currently consist of one-to-four family residential loans originated for sale in the secondary market. Fair value is based on the price secondary markets are currently offering for similar loans using observable market data which is not materially different than cost due to the short duration between origination and sale (Level 2). As such, the Company records any fair value adjustments on a nonrecurring basis. No nonrecurring fair value adjustments were recorded on loans held for sale during the three month period ended March 31, 2020 or the year ended December 31, 2019. Gains and losses on the sale of loans are recorded within mortgage banking income on the consolidated statements of income.

 

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Impaired loans: Loans are designated as impaired when, in the judgment of management based on current information and events, it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreements will not be collected when due. The measurement of the loss associated with impaired loans can be based on either the observable market price of the loan, the present value of projected cash flows or the fair value of the collateral. Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable. The vast majority of the Company's collateral is real estate. The value of real estate collateral is determined utilizing a market valuation approach based on an appraisal, of one year or less, conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser using observable market data (Level 2). The present value of projected cash flows method results in a Level 3 categorization because the calculation relies on the Company's judgment to determine projected cash flows, which are then discounted at the current rate of the loan, or the rate prior to modification if the loan is a TDR. However, if the collateral is a house or building in the process of construction or if an appraisal of the property is more than one year old and not solely based on observable market comparables or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value, then a Level 3 valuation is considered to measure the fair value. The value of business equipment is based upon an outside appraisal, of one year or less, if deemed significant, or the net book value on the applicable business's financial statements if not considered significant using observable market data. Likewise, values for inventory and accounts receivable collateral are based on financial statement balances or aging reports (Level 3). Impaired loans allocated to the allowance for loan losses are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.  Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as provision for loan losses on the consolidated statements of income.

 

Other real estate owned:  Measurement for fair values for OREO are the same as impaired loans. Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as a valuation allowance against OREO with the associated expense included in OREO expense, net on the consolidated statements of income.

 

The following table summarizes the Company's assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2020 Using

 
   

Balance at March 31,

    Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets     Significant Other Observable Inputs    

Significant Unobservable Inputs

 

Description

 

2020

   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

 

Assets:

                               

Impaired loans, net of valuation allowance

  $ 937     $     $     $ 937  

Other real estate owned, net

    984      

            984  

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019 Using

 
   

Balance at December 31,

    Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets     Significant Other Observable Inputs    

Significant Unobservable Inputs

 

Description

 

2019

   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

 

Assets:

                               

Impaired loans, net of valuation allowance

  $ 759     $     $     $ 759  

Other real estate owned, net

    1,308                   1,308  

 

Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

Assets

 

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable Input

 

Range; Weighted Average (1)

             

Impaired loans

 

Discounted appraised value

 

Selling cost

  8.00%
   

Discounted cash flow analysis

 

Market rate for borrower (discount rate)

  3.25% - 9.80%; 5.05%
             

Other real estate owned, net

 

Discounted appraised value

 

Selling cost

  8.00%

  __________________________

  (1) Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the impaired loans.

 

ASC 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure about fair value of financial instruments, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not required to be measured and reported at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements.

 

Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

 

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The carrying values and the exit pricing concept fair values of the Company's financial instruments at March 31, 2020 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2020 Using

 
    Carrying    

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

   

Significant Other Observable Inputs

   

Significant Unobservable Inputs

    Fair Value  
    Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Balance  

Financial Assets:

                                       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 109,570     $ 109,570     $     $     $ 109,570  

Securities available for sale

    342,769             342,769             342,769  

Restricted stock

    8,682             8,682             8,682  

Loans held for sale

    2,666             2,666             2,666  

Loans, net of allowance

    1,840,863                   1,823,069       1,823,069  

Bank owned life insurance

    27,970             27,970             27,970  

Accrued interest receivable

    6,452             6,452             6,452  
                                         

Financial Liabilities:

                                       

Deposits

  $ 2,070,667     $     $ 2,074,243     $     $ 2,074,243  

Repurchase agreements

    42,114             42,114             42,114  

Subordinated debt

    7,513             7,593             7,593  

Junior subordinated debt

    28,054                   21,162       21,162  

Accrued interest payable

    1,293             1,293             1,293  

Derivative - cash flow hedges

    5,487             5,487             5,487  

 

The carrying values and the exit pricing concept fair values of the Company's financial instruments at December 31, 2019 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019 Using

 
    Carrying    

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

   

Significant Other Observable Inputs

   

Significant Unobservable Inputs

    Fair Value  
    Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Balance  

Financial Assets:

                                       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 79,582     $ 79,582     $     $     $ 79,582  

Securities available for sale

    379,195             379,195             379,195  

Restricted stock

    8,630             8,630             8,630  

Loans held for sale

    2,027             2,027             2,027  

Loans, net of allowance

    1,817,663                   1,818,655       1,818,655  

Bank owned life insurance

    27,817             27,817             27,817  

Accrued interest receivable

    6,625             6,625             6,625  
                                         

Financial Liabilities:

                                       

Deposits

  $ 2,060,547     $     $ 2,062,823     $     $ 2,062,823  

Repurchase agreements

    40,475             40,475             40,475  
Subordinated debt     7,517             8,525             8,525  

Junior subordinated debt

    28,029                   22,697       22,697  

Accrued interest payable

    1,213             1,213             1,213  

Derivative - cash flow hedges

    2,658             2,658             2,658  

 

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Note 17 – Segment and Related Information

 

The Company has two reportable segments, community banking and trust and investment services.

 

Community banking involves making loans to and generating deposits from individuals and businesses. All assets and liabilities of the Company are allocated to community banking. Investment income from securities is also allocated to the community banking segment. Loan fee income, service charges from deposit accounts, and non-deposit fees such as automated teller machine fees and insurance commissions generate additional income for the community banking segment.

 

Trust and investment services include estate planning, trust account administration, investment management, and retail brokerage. Investment management services include purchasing equity, fixed income, and mutual fund investments for customer accounts. The trust and investment services segment receives fees for investment and administrative services.

 

Amounts shown in the "Other" column includes activities of the Company which are primarily debt service and corporate items. 

 

Segment information as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited), is shown in the following tables (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 
    Community Banking     Trust and Investment Services    

Other

    Intersegment Eliminations    

Total

 

Interest income

  $ 23,735     $     $ 131     $     $ 23,866  

Interest expense

    3,441             506             3,947  

Noninterest income

    3,264       1,223       8             4,495  

Income (loss) before income taxes

    10,202       610       (685 )           10,127  

Net income (loss)

    8,569       515       (542 )           8,542  

Depreciation and amortization

    945       3                   948  

Total assets

    2,478,357       123       364,610       (348,025 )     2,495,065  

Goodwill

    85,048                         85,048  

Capital expenditures

    903       4                   907  

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 
    Community Banking     Trust and Investment Services    

Other

   

Intersegment Eliminations

   

Total

 

Interest income

  $ 17,999     $     $ 97     $     $ 18,096  

Interest expense

    2,644             384             3,028  

Noninterest income

    2,060       1,061       330             3,451  

Income (loss) before income taxes

    7,520       480       (426 )           7,574  

Net income (loss)

    5,997       380       (374 )           6,003  

Depreciation and amortization

    458       2                   460  

Total assets

    1,857,245       27       259,009       (247,877 )     1,868,404  

Goodwill

    43,872                         43,872  

Capital expenditures

    386       7                   393  

 

 

Note 18 – Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

Supplemental cash flow information as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 is shown in the following table (dollars in thousands):

 

    Three Months Ended March 31,  
   

2020

   

2019

 

Supplemental Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents:

               

Cash and due from banks

  $ 39,602     $ 28,912  

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

    69,968       41,949  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

  $ 109,570     $ 70,861  
                 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

               

Cash paid for:

               

Interest on deposits and borrowed funds

  $ 3,867     $ 2,978  

Income taxes

    (70 )      

Noncash investing and financing activities:

               

Transfer of loans to other real estate owned

    47        

Increase in operating lease right-of-use asset

          4,413  

Increase in operating lease liability

          4,413  

Unrealized gains on securities available for sale

    5,375       3,965  

Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges

    (2,829 )     (725 )
                 

 

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Note 19 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited) were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

For the Three Months Ended

  Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities     Unrealized Losses on Cash Flow Hedges     Adjustments Related to Pension Benefits     Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  
                                 

Balance at December 31, 2018

  $ (3,973 )   $ (624 )   $ (1,238 )   $ (5,835 )
                                 

Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax, $889

    3,080                   3,080  
                                 

Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on securities, net of tax, $(1)

    (3 )                 (3 )
                                 

Net unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax, $(162)

          (563 )           (563 )
                                 

Balance at March 31, 2019

  $ (896 )   $ (1,187 )   $ (1,238 )   $ (3,321 )
                                 

Balance at December 31, 2019

  $ 2,902     $ (2,084 )   $ (1,301 )   $ (483 )
                                 

Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax, $1,336

    4,853                   4,853  
                                 

Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on securities, net of tax, $(176)

    (638 )                 (638 )
                                 

Net unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax, $(611)

          (2,218 )           (2,218 )
                                 

Balance at March 31, 2020

  $ 7,117     $ (4,302 )   $ (1,301 )   $ 1,514  

 

Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(dollars in thousands)

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

  Amount Reclassified from AOCI     Affected Line Item in the Statement of Where Net Income is Presented

Details about AOCI Components

           

Available for sale securities:

           

Realized gains on sales and calls of securities

  $ 814    

Securities gains, net

      (176 )  

Income taxes

Total reclassifications

  $ 638    

Net of tax

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

  Amount Reclassified from AOCI     Affected Line Item in the Statement of Where Net Income is Presented

Details about AOCI Components

           

Available for sale securities:

           

Realized gains on calls of securities

  $ 4    

Securities gains, net

      (1 )  

Income taxes

Total reclassifications

  $ 3    

Net of tax

 

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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The purpose of this discussion is to focus on important factors affecting the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. The discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report contains forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of American National Bankshares Inc. (the "Company") and its wholly owned subsidiary, American National Bank and Trust Company (the "Bank"). These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management of the Company and on information available to management at the time these statements and disclosures were prepared. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, estimates, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual conditions, events, or results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements.

 

A variety of factors, some of which are discussed in more detail in Item 1A – Risk Factors of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, may affect the operations, performance, business strategy, and results of the Company. Those factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

 

the impact of the recent COVID-19 pandemic and the associated efforts to limit the spread of the virus;

 

financial market volatility, including the level of interest rates, could affect the values of financial instruments and the amount of net interest income earned;

  the adequacy of the level of our allowance for loan losses and the amount of loan loss provisions required in future periods;
 

general economic or business conditions, either nationally or in the market areas in which the Company does business, may be less favorable than expected, resulting in deteriorating credit quality, reduced demand for credit, or a weakened ability to generate deposits;

 

competition among financial institutions may increase, and competitors may have greater financial resources and develop products and technology that enable those competitors to compete more successfully than the Company;

 

businesses that the Company is engaged in may be adversely affected by legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards and tax laws;

 

cybersecurity threats or attacks, the implementation of new technologies, and the ability to develop and maintain reliable and secure electronic systems;

 

the ability to retain key personnel;

 

the failure of assumptions underlying the allowance for loan losses; and

 

risks associated with mergers and acquisitions and other expansion activities.

 

COVID-19 Impact and Response

 

In March 2020, the outbreak of COVID-19 was recognized as a global pandemic.  The spread of the virus has created a global health crisis that has resulted in unprecedented uncertainty, volatility and disruption in financial markets and in governmental, commercial and consumer activity in the United States and globally. Governmental responses have included orders closing businesses not deemed essential and directing individuals to restrict their movements, observe social distancing and shelter in place.  These actions, together with responses to the pandemic by all parties have resulted in rapid decreases in commercial and consumer activity, temporary closures of many businesses that have led to a loss of revenues and a rapid increase in unemployment, disrupted supply chains, market downturns and volatility, changes in consumer behavior, related emergency response legislation and an expectation that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("Federal Reserve") will maintain a low interest rate environment for the foreseeable future.

 

The Company has implemented a business continuity plan and protocols to continue to maintain a high level of care for its employees, customers and communities.  The Company has transitioned to a majority of its employees working remotely and assisting customers by appointment only in branches or directing them to drive-thrus or ATMs.  It has cancelled all business travel and has the majority of non-branch personnel working remotely.  It now holds all company meetings through virtual platforms.

 

On March 20, 2020, the federal banking agencies issued an "Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus."   This guidance encourages financial institutions to work prudently with borrowers that may be unable to meet their contractual obligations because of the the effects of COVID-19.  The guidance explains that, in consultation with the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") staff, the federal banking agencies have concluded that short-term modifications (e.g. six months) made on a good faith basis to borrowers who were current as of the implementation date of a relief program are not troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs").  The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act was passed by the U.S. Congress on March 27, 2020.  Section 4013 of the CARES Act also addressed COVID-19 related modifications and specified that COVID-19 related modifications on loans that were current as of December 31, 2019 are not TDRs.  Through March 31, 2020, the Bank had applied this guidance and modified loans to over 450 customers on loan balances of approximately $200 million.  The Bank implemented a Disaster Assistance Program ("DAP") to provide relief to its borrowers under this guidance. The majority of modifications involved three-month deferments of principal and interest.

 

The CARES Act included an initial allocation of $349 billion for loans to be issued by financial institutions through the Small Business Administration ("SBA").  This program is known as the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP").  PPP loans are forgivable, in whole or in part, if the proceeds are used for payroll and other permitted purposes in accordance with the requirements of the PPP. These loans carry a fixed rate of 1.00% and a term of two years, if not forgiven, in whole or in part.  Payments are deferred for the first six months of the loan.  The loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA.  The SBA pays the bank a processing fee ranging from 1% to 5%, based on the size of the loan.The SBA began accepting submissions for these loans on April 3, 2020, and the SBA reached its initial limit on April 16, 2020.  Prior to the initial limit being reached, the SBA approved 1,321 applications for loans in excess of $228 million, representing 96% of applications received and processed by the Bank. There was an additional $310 billion in funding authorized, and applications submitted by the Bank were accepted beginning April 27, 2020.  In total, the SBA approved 1,913 applications totaling $267 million for an acceptance rate of  99.8% for both rounds. From a funding perspective, the Bank expects to utilize core and wholesale funding for liquidity needs related to the DAP loan program and both the Federal Reserve discount window and their newly created Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility to fund the PPP.

 

  COVID-19 and the participation and in the PPP and the DAP programs, could significantly impact the Company's liquidity.  Management believes that these sources provide sufficient and timely liquidity, both on and off the balance sheet to support the programs and operations. 

 

Reclassification

 

In certain circumstances, reclassifications have been made to prior period information to conform to the 2020 presentation. There were no material reclassifications.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The accounting and reporting policies followed by the Company conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and they conform to general practices within the banking industry.  The Company evaluates its critical accounting estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and updates them, as needed. Management has discussed the Company's critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The Company's critical accounting policies, which are summarized below, relate to (1) the allowance for loan losses, (2) mergers and acquisitions, (3) acquired loans with specific credit-related deterioration, (4) goodwill and intangible assets, (5) deferred tax assets and liabilities, and (6) other-than-temporary impairment of securities. A summary of the Company's significant accounting policies is set forth in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

The financial information contained within the Company's financial statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset, or relieving a liability. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The purpose of the allowance for loan losses ("ALLL") is to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by the provision for loan losses and by recoveries of previously charged-off loans. Loan charge-offs decrease the allowance.

 

The goal of the Company is to maintain an appropriate, systematic, and consistently applied process to determine the amounts of the ALLL and the provision for loan loss expense.

 

The Company uses certain practices to manage its credit risk. These practices include (1) appropriate lending limits for loan officers, (2) a loan approval process, (3) careful underwriting of loan requests, including analysis of borrowers, cash flows, collateral, and market risks, (4) regular monitoring of the portfolio, including diversification by type and geography, (5) review of loans by the Loan Review department, which operates independently of loan production, (6) regular meetings of the Credit Committee to discuss portfolio and policy changes and make decisions on large or unusual loan requests, and (7) regular meetings of the Asset Quality Committee which reviews the status of individual loans.

 

Risk grades are assigned as part of the loan origination process. From time to time, risk grades may be modified as warranted by the facts and circumstances surrounding the credit.

 

Calculation and analysis of the ALLL is prepared quarterly by the Finance Department. The Company's Credit Committee, Risk and Compliance Committee, Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors review the allowance for adequacy.

 

The Company's ALLL has two basic components:  the formula allowance and the specific allowance. Each of these components is determined based upon estimates and judgments.

 

The formula allowance uses historical loss experience as an indicator of future losses, along with various qualitative factors, including levels and trends in delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, charge-offs and recoveries, trends in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in underwriting standards, experience of lending staff, economic conditions, portfolio concentrations, regulatory, legal, competition, quality of loan review system, and value of underlying collateral. In the formula allowance for commercial and commercial real estate loans, the historical loss rate is combined with the qualitative factors, resulting in an adjusted loss factor for each risk-grade category of loans. The period-end balances for each loan risk-grade category are multiplied by the adjusted loss factor. Allowance calculations for residential real estate and consumer loans are calculated based on historical losses for each product category without regard to risk grade. This loss rate is combined with qualitative factors resulting in an adjusted loss factor for each product category.

 

The specific allowance uses various techniques to arrive at an estimate of loss for specifically identified impaired loans. These include:

 

 

The present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate.  The effective interest rate on a loan is the rate of return implicit in the loan (that is, the contractual interest rate adjusted for any net deferred loan fees or costs and any premium or discount existing at the origination or acquisition of the loan);

 

The loan's observable market price; or

  The fair value of the collateral, net of estimated costs to dispose, if the loan is collateral dependent.

 

The use of these computed values is inherently subjective and actual losses could be greater or less than the estimates.

 

No single statistic, formula, or measurement determines the adequacy of the allowance. Management makes subjective and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain, and different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions. For analytical purposes, management allocates a portion of the allowance to specific loan categories and specific loans. However, the entire allowance is used to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio, including identified and unidentified losses.

 

The relationships and ratios used in calculating the allowance, including the qualitative factors, may change from period to period as facts and circumstances evolve. Furthermore, management cannot provide assurance that in any particular period the Bank will not have sizable credit losses in relation to the amount reserved. Management may find it necessary to significantly adjust the allowance, considering current factors at the time.

 

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Mergers and Acquisitions

 

Business combinations are accounted for under the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 805, Business Combinations, using the acquisition method of accounting. The acquisition method of accounting requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the acquisition date measured at their fair values as of that date. To determine the fair values, the Company will rely on third party valuations, such as appraisals, or internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation techniques. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the Company will identify the acquirer and the closing date and apply applicable recognition principles and conditions.

 

Acquisition-related costs are costs the Company incurs to effect a business combination. Those costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees. Some other examples of costs to the Company include systems conversions, integration planning consultants and advertising costs. The Company will account for acquisition-related costs as expenses in the periods in which the costs are incurred and the services are received, with one exception. The costs to issue debt or equity securities will be recognized in accordance with other applicable GAAP. These acquisition-related costs have been and will be included within the consolidated statements of income classified within the noninterest expense caption.

 

Acquired Loans with Specific Credit-Related Deterioration

 

Acquired loans with specific credit deterioration are accounted for by the Company in accordance with ASC 310-30, Receivables - Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. Certain acquired loans, those for which specific credit-related deterioration, since origination, is identified, are recorded at fair value reflecting the present value of the amounts expected to be collected. Income recognition on these loans is based on a reasonable expectation about the timing and amount of cash flows to be collected. In accounting for acquired impaired loans, such loans are not classified as nonaccrual when they become 90 days past due. They are considered to be accruing because their interest income relates to the accretable yield and not to contractual interest payments.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

The Company performs its annual analysis as of June 30 each fiscal year. Accounting guidance permits preliminary assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether more substantial impairment testing is required. The Company chose to bypass the preliminary assessment and utilized a two-step process for impairment testing of goodwill. The first step tests for impairment, while the second step, if necessary, measures the impairment. No indicators of impairment were identified during the three months ended March 31, 2020 or 2019.

 

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

 

The realization of deferred income tax assets is assessed and a valuation allowance is recorded if it is "more likely than not" that all or a portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. "More likely than not" is defined as greater than a 50% chance. Management considers all available evidence, both positive and negative, to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, a valuation allowance is needed.

 

Other-than-temporary Impairment of Securities

 

Impairment of securities occurs when the fair value of a security is less than its amortized cost. For debt securities, impairment is considered other-than-temporary and recognized in its entirety in net income if either (1) the Company intends to sell the security or (2) it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If, however, the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is not more-likely-than-not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, the Company must determine what portion of the impairment is attributable to a credit loss, which occurs when the amortized cost basis of the security exceeds the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security. If there is no credit loss, there is no other-than-temporary impairment. If there is a credit loss, other-than-temporary impairment exists, and the credit loss must be recognized in net income and the remaining portion of impairment must be recognized in other comprehensive income.

 

Non-GAAP Presentations

 

Non-GAAP presentations are provided because the Company believes these may be valuable to investors. These include (1) the analysis of net interest income presented on a taxable equivalent basis to facilitate performance comparisons among various taxable and tax-exempt assets and (2) the calculation of the efficiency ratio.

 

Internet Access to Corporate Documents

 

The Company provides access to its Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings through a link on the Investor Relations page of the Company's web site at www.amnb.com. Reports available include annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after the reports are filed electronically with the SEC. The information on the Company's website is not incorporated into this report or any other filing the Company makes with the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov.

 

Completed Acquisition

 

On April 1, 2019, the Company announced the completion of its acquisition of HomeTown Bankshares Corporation ("HomeTown").  The combination deepens the Company's footprint in the Roanoke, Virginia metropolitan area and creates a presence in the New River Valley with an office in Christiansburg, Virginia. After completion of the merger and with two office consolidations and one office closure, the Company has seven offices in the combined Roanoke/New River Valley market area. As a result of the merger, the holders of shares of HomeTown common stock received 0.4150 shares of the Company's common stock for each share of HomeTown common stock held immediately prior to the effective date of the merger. Following completion of the merger, HomeTown's subsidiary bank, HomeTown Bank, was merged with and into the Bank.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Executive Overview

 

First quarter 2020 financial highlights include the following:

 

 

Earnings produced a return on average assets of 1.37% for the first quarter of 2020, compared to 1.20% in the previous quarter and 1.29% for the same quarter in the prior year.

 

 

Net loans receivable increased $24.1 million for the quarter, or 5.3% annualized.

 

 

Net interest margin was 3.52% for the quarter, down from 3.62% in the fourth quarter of 2019 and up from 3.50% in the same quarter of the prior year *.   

 

 

Noninterest revenues increased $629 thousand, or 16.3%, when compared to the previous quarter, and increased $1.0 million, or 30.3%, to $4.5 million from $3.5 million in the same quarter in the prior year.

 

 

The first quarter provision for loan losses totaled $953 thousand, which compares to a provision of $462 thousand for the previous quarter, and $16 thousand in the same quarter in the prior year.

 

 

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets remained level at 0.16% at March 31, 2020, compared with 0.15% at December 31, 2019, and up from 0.10% at March 31, 2019.

 

  Annualized net charge-offs were 0.01% for the first quarter of 2020, compared to zero for the corresponding quarter in the prior year and down from 0.02% for the fourth quarter of 2019.

 

* Refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this section for further information on these non-GAAP financial measurements.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income is the difference between interest income on earning assets, primarily loans and securities, and interest expense on interest bearing liabilities, primarily deposits and other funding sources. Fluctuations in interest rates as well as volume and mix changes in earning assets and interest bearing liabilities can materially impact net interest income.  The following discussion of net interest income is presented on a taxable equivalent basis to facilitate performance comparisons among various taxable and tax-exempt assets, such as certain state and municipal securities. A tax rate of 21% was used in adjusting interest on tax-exempt assets to a fully taxable equivalent basis. Net interest income divided by average earning assets is referred to as the net interest margin. The net interest spread represents the difference between the weighted rate earned on average earning assets and the weighted rate paid on average interest-bearing liabilities

 

Three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

 

Net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis increased $4,809,000 or 31.7% for the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter of 2019. This improvement in net interest income was primarily related to an increase in earning asset balances and overall higher loan yields for the 2020 quarter compared to the 2019 quarter. Average loan balances for the 2020 quarter were up $477,930,000 or 35.3% over the 2019 quarter, primarily due to the HomeTown acquisition. Loan yields for the quarter were three basis points higher than the 2019 quarter.

 

For the first quarter of 2020, the Company's yield on interest-earning assets was 4.21%, compared to 4.20% for the first quarter of 2019. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 1.01% compared to 1.02%. The interest rate spread was 3.20% compared to 3.18%. The net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 3.52% compared to 3.50%, an increase of two basis points (0.02%). The increase in net interest margin was driven by a $538,033,000 (31.0%) increase in average earning assets, enhanced by a $154,553,000 (36.8%) increase in average noninterest bearing deposits, and partially offset by a $363,961,000 (32.2%) increase in average interest bearing deposits.

 

The following presentation is an analysis of net interest income and related yields and rates, on a taxable equivalent basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.  Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances. Interest income on nonaccrual loans is only recognized when the loan returns to accrual status or at full payment of principal.

 

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Net Interest Income Analysis (dollars in thousands)

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
                                                 
   

Average Balance

   

Income/Expense

   

Yield/Rate

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

2020

   

2019

   

2020

   

2019

 

Loans:

                                               

Commercial

  $ 332,920     $ 265,578     $ 3,543     $ 2,891       4.28 %     4.41 %

Real estate

    1,489,319       1,083,800       17,663       12,716       4.74       4.69  

Consumer

    10,042       4,973       157       75       6.29       6.12  

Total loans

    1,832,281       1,354,351       21,363       15,682       4.67       4.64  
                                                 

Securities:

                                               
U.S. Treasury     9,049             36             1.59        

Federal agencies and GSEs

    103,311       139,465       576       850       2.23       2.44  

Mortgage-backed and CMOs

    197,774       111,701       1,144       693       2.31       2.48  

State and municipal

    40,825       78,597       288       538       2.82       2.74  

Other securities

    18,771       14,071       264       178       5.63       5.06  

Total securities

    369,730       343,834       2,308       2,259       2.50       2.63  
                                                 

Deposits in other banks

    72,909       38,702       264       266       1.46       2.79  
                                                 

Total interest-earning assets

    2,274,920       1,736,887       23,935       18,207       4.21       4.20  
                                                 

Non-earning assets

    216,671       126,325                                  
                                                 

Total assets

  $ 2,491,591     $ 1,863,212                                  
                                                 

Deposits:

                                               

Demand

  $ 331,357     $ 238,430       123       14       0.15       0.02  

Money market

    515,339       395,704       1,188       1,153       0.93       1.18  

Savings

    178,896       134,060       53       10       0.12       0.03  

Time

    469,973       363,410       1,948       1,295       1.67       1.45  

Total deposits

    1,495,565       1,131,604       3,312       2,472       0.89       0.89  
                                                 

Customer repurchase agreements

    41,519       42,705       129       171       1.25       1.62  

Other short-term borrowings

    3       61             1       1.01       6.56  

Long-term borrowings

    35,554       27,937       506       384       5.69       5.50  

Total interest-bearing liabilities

    1,572,641       1,202,307       3,947       3,028       1.01       1.02  
                                                 

Noninterest bearing demand deposits

    574,362       419,809                                  

Other liabilities

    21,015       16,419                                  

Shareholders' equity

    323,573       224,677                                  

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

  $ 2,491,591     $ 1,863,212                                  
                                                 

Interest rate spread

                                    3.20 %     3.18 %

Net interest margin

                                    3.52 %     3.50 %
                                                 

Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)

              19,988       15,179                  

Less: Taxable equivalent adjustment

                    69       111                  

Net interest income

                  $ 19,919     $ 15,068                  

 

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Changes in Net Interest Income (Rate/Volume Analysis)

(in thousands)

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2020 vs. 2019

 
           

Change

 
   

Increase

   

Attributable to

 
   

(Decrease)

   

Rate

   

Volume

 

Interest income

                       

Loans:

                       

Commercial

  $ 652     $ (66 )   $ 718  

Real estate

    4,947       139       4,808  

Consumer

    82       3       79  

Total loans

    5,681       76       5,605  

Securities:

                       
U.S. Treasury     36             36  

Federal agencies and GSEs

    (274 )     (68 )     (206 )

Mortgage-backed and CMOs

    451       (50 )     501  

State and municipal

    (250 )     16       (266 )

Other securities

    86       22       64  

Total securities

    49       (80 )     129  

Deposits in other banks

    (2 )     (165 )     163  

Total interest income

    5,728       (169 )     5,897  
                         

Interest expense

                       

Deposits:

                       

Demand

    109       102       7  

Money market

    35       (271 )     306  

Savings

    43       39       4  

Time

    653       233       420  

Total deposits

    840       103       737  

Customer repurchase agreements

    (42 )     (37 )     (5 )

Other short-term borrowings

    (1 )     (1 )      

Long-term borrowings

    122       14       108  

Total interest expense

    919       79       840  

Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)

  $ 4,809     $ (248 )   $ 5,057  

 

Noninterest Income

 

Three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

 

For the quarter ended March 31, 2020, noninterest income increased $1,044,000 or 30.3% compared to the comparable 2019 quarter. Details of individual accounts are shown in the table below.

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

$ Change

   

% Change

 

Noninterest income:

                               

Trust fees

  $ 1,012     $ 914     $ 98       10.7 %

Service charges on deposit accounts

    721       594       127       21.4  

Other fees and commissions

    941       708       233       32.9  

Mortgage banking income

    549       406       143       35.2  

Securities gains, net

    814       323       491       152.0  

Brokerage fees

    211       147       64       43.5  

Income from SBICs

    55       168       (113 )     (67.3 )

Losses on premises and equipment, net

    (82 )           (82 )     (100.0 )

Other

    274       191       83       43.5  

Total noninterest income

  $ 4,495     $ 3,451     $ 1,044       30.3  

 

Service charge income increased $127,000 in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019, primarily due to the HomeTown acquisition. Other fees and commissions increased $233,000 in the 2020 quarter compared to the 2019 quarter, mostly on the strength of debit card fee revenue. Mortgage banking income increased $143,000 in the 2020 quarter compared to the 2019 quarter, primarily due to increased volume. Net securities gains increased $491,000 in the 2020 quarter compared to the same quarter in 2019.

 

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Noninterest Expense

 

Three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, noninterest expense increased $2,405,000 or 22.0%. Details of individual accounts are shown in the table below.

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

$ Change

   

% Change

 

Noninterest Expense

                               

Salaries

  $ 6,059     $ 4,664     $ 1,395       29.9 %

Employee benefits

    1,301       1,230       71       5.8  

Occupancy and equipment

    1,366       1,084       282       26.0  

FDIC assessment

    95       125       (30 )     (24.0 )

Bank franchise tax

    426       290       136       46.9  

Core deposit intangible amortization

    427       55       372       676.4  

Data processing

    763       532       231       43.4  

Software

    356       324       32       9.9  

Other real estate owned, net

    (9 )     13       (22 )     (169.2 )
Merger related expenses           451       (451 )     (100.0 )

Other

    2,550       2,161       389       18.0  

Total noninterest expense

  $ 13,334     $ 10,929     $ 2,405       22.0  

 

Salaries expense increased $1,395,000 in the 2020 quarter as compared to the 2019 quarter. Total full-time equivalent employees ("FTEs") were 355 at the end of the first quarter of 2020, up from 299 at the end of the first quarter of 2019, for an increase of 56 FTEs due primarily to the HomeTown acquisition. Occupancy and equipment expense increased $282,000 in the 2020 quarter compared to the 2019 quarter, primarily due to the HomeTown acquisition. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") assessment expense in the 2020 quarter was positively impacted by the Small Bank Assessment Credit, which reduced insurance expense $75,000. Core deposit intangible amortization increased $372,000 in the 2020 quarter compared to the same quarter in 2019 due to the HomeTown acquisition. Merger related expenses, which are related to the HomeTown acquisition and are nonrecurring in nature, totaled $451,000 during the first quarter of 2019.

 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing noninterest expense excluding (1) gains or losses on the sale of other real estate owned ("OREO"), (2) core deposit intangible amortization and (3) merger related expense by net interest income including tax equivalent income on nontaxable loans and securities and noninterest income and excluding (a) gains or losses on securities and (b) gains or losses on sale or disposal of premises and equipment. The efficiency ratio for the 2020 quarter was 54.46% compared to 56.95% for the 2019 quarter. This is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company believes provides investors with important information regarding operational efficiency. Such information is not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be construed as such. Management believes, however, such financial information is meaningful to the reader in understanding operating performance, but cautions that such information not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP. The Company, in referring to its net income, is referring to income under GAAP. The components of the efficiency ratio calculation are summarized in the following table (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Efficiency Ratio

               

Noninterest expense

  $ 13,334     $ 10,929  

Add: gain on sale of OREO

    27       2  

Subtract: core deposit intangible amortization

    (427 )     (55 )

Subtract: merger related expense

          (451 )
    $ 12,934     $ 10,425  
                 

Net interest income

  $ 19,919     $ 15,068  

Tax equivalent adjustment

    69       111  

Noninterest income

    4,495       3,451  

Subtract: gain on securities

    (814 )     (323 )

Add: loss on fixed assets

    82        
    $ 23,751     $ 18,307  
                 

Efficiency ratio

    54.46 %     56.95 %

 

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Net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by total average earning assets. Because a portion of interest income earned by the Company is nontaxable, the tax equivalent net interest income is considered in the calculation of this ratio. Tax equivalent net interest income is calculated by adding the tax benefit realized from interest income that is nontaxable to total interest income then subtracting total interest expense. The tax rate utilized in calculating the tax benefit for both the 2020 and 2019 quarters is 21%. The reconciliation of tax equivalent net interest income, which is not a measurement under GAAP, to net interest income, is reflected in the table below (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Reconciliation of Net Interest Income to Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income

               

Non-GAAP measures:

               

Interest income - loans

  $ 21,363     $ 15,682  

Interest income - investments and other

    2,572       2,525  

Interest expense - deposits

    (3,312 )     (2,472 )

Interest expense - customer repurchase agreements

    (129 )     (171 )

Interest expense - other short-term borrowings

          (1 )

Interest expense - long-term borrowings

    (506 )     (384 )

Total net interest income

  $ 19,988     $ 15,179  

Less non-GAAP measures:

               

Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income - loans

  $ (42 )   $ (44 )

Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income - municipal securities

    (27 )     (67 )

GAAP measures

  $ 19,919     $ 15,068  

 

Income Taxes

 

The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2020 was 15.65% compared to 20.74% for the first quarter of 2019. The decreased rate for the first quarter of 2020 compared to the rate for the first quarter of 2019 is a result of tax benefits recognized. As a result of the enactment of the CARES Act in the first quarter of 2020, the Company recognized a tax benefit for the net operating loss ("NOL") five-year carryback provision for the NOL acquired in the HomeTown merger. An income tax benefit was realized for the difference between the current corporate income tax rate of 21% and the higher federal corporate tax rate of 35% prior to 2018.

 

The effective tax rate is ordinarily lower than the statutory rate of 21% due to the benefit of tax-exempt interest and excess tax benefits recognized on the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock.

 

Fair Value Impact to Net Interest Margin

 

The Company's fully taxable equivalent net interest margin includes the impact of acquisition accounting fair value adjustments.  The net accretion impact for the first quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2020, as well as the remaining estimated net accretion impact are reflected in the following table (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Loan

   

Deposit

   

Borrowings

         
   

Accretion

   

Accretion

   

Amortization

   

Total

 

For the quarter ended March 31, 2019

  $ 281     $     $ (26 )   $ 255  

For the quarter ended March 31, 2020

    905       73       (21 )     957  

For the remaining nine months of 2020 (estimated)

    1,667       108       (63 )     1,712  

For the years ending (estimated):

                               

2021

    1,793       78       (102 )     1,769  

2022

    1,196       50       (102 )     1,144  

2023

    767       30       (102 )     695  

2024

    472       5       (102 )     375  

2025

    376       2       (102 )     276  

Thereafter (estimated)

    1,905       3       (743 )     1,165  

 

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

 

The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature and therefore differ greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories. The most significant effect of inflation is on noninterest expense, which tends to rise during periods of inflation. Changes in interest rates have a greater impact on a financial institution's profitability than do the effects of higher costs for goods and services.  Through its balance sheet management practices, the Company has the ability to react to those changes and measure and monitor its interest rate and liquidity risk. Price inflation has been consistently modest over the past several years.

 

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CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION

 

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

 

Securities

 

The securities portfolio generates income, plays a major role in the management of interest rate sensitivity, provides a source of liquidity, and is used to meet collateral requirements. The securities portfolio consists primarily of high credit quality investments, mostly federal agency, mortgage-backed, and state and municipal securities.

 

The available for sale securities portfolio was $342,769,000 at March 31, 2020, compared to $379,195,000 at December 31, 2019, a decrease of $36,426,000 or 9.6%. At March 31, 2020, the available for sale portfolio had an amortized cost of $333,693,000 resulting in a net unrealized gain of $9,076,000. At December 31, 2019, the available for sale portfolio had an amortized cost of $375,494,000, resulting in a net unrealized gain of $3,701,000. The Company had no remaining equity securities at March 31, 2020. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized a $319,000 change in the fair value of equity securities.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company sold $5,000,000 in par value bonds and realized a net gain of $814,000. This compares to the three months ended March 31, 2019, when the Company did not sell any available for sale securities. The Company had no remaining equity securities at March 31, 2020. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold $81,000 in equity securities at fair value.

 

The Company is cognizant of the continuing historically low and currently decreasing rate environment and has elected to execute an asset liability strategy of purchasing high quality taxable securities with relatively low optionality and short and balanced duration in order to reinvest at, eventually, higher rate securities or, preferably, into loans. The objective is to improve yield and duration on the portfolio in advance of any major market moves. During 2020, this strategy will remain in place until market rates stabilize and begin to increase.

 

The Company is participating in the PPP administered by the SBA and  has implemented a DAP as discussed on page 29 to assist its customers during this crisis. 

 

Loans

 

The loan portfolio consists primarily of commercial and residential real estate loans, commercial loans to small and medium-sized businesses, construction and land development loans, and home equity loans. At March 31, 2020, the commercial real estate portfolio included concentrations of $73 million, $48 million and $180 million in hotel, restaurants, and retail, respectively.  These concentrations total 16% of total loans.

 

Total loans were $1,854,928,000 at March 31, 2020, compared to $1,830,815,000 at December 31, 2019, an increase of $24,113,000 or 1.3% due to organic growth.

 

Average loans were $1,832,281,000 for the first quarter of 2020, compared to $1,354,351,000 for the first quarter of 2019, an increase of $477,930,000 or 35.3% primarily related to the HomeTown acquisition but also due to organic growth.

 

Loans held for sale totaled $2,666,000 at March 31, 2020 and $2,027,000 at December 31, 2019. Secondary loan production volume was $25,745,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and $15,572,000 for the same period of 2019. These loans were approximately 55% purchase and 45% refinancing.

 

Management of the loan portfolio is organized around portfolio segments. Each segment is comprised of various loan types that are reflective of operational and regulatory reporting requirements. The following table presents the Company's loan portfolio by segment as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

Commercial

  $ 331,507     $ 339,077  

Commercial real estate:

               

Construction and land development

    141,154       137,920  

Commercial real estate

    953,363       899,199  

Residential real estate:

               

Residential

    301,284       324,315  

Home equity

    118,030       119,423  

Consumer

    9,590       10,881  

Total loans

  $ 1,854,928     $ 1,830,815  

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

The Company had a provision for loan losses of $953,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2020, compared to a provision of $16,000 for the same period ended March 31, 2019. The increase over the prior year period is a direct result of early stage declines in economic factors associated with increases in unemployment claims and a decrease in retail sales in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The provision for loan losses is dependent on our ability to manage asset quality.  The Company continues to monitor the effects of COVID-19 on national and local economies but expects provision for loan losses to increase in the near term as a result of the pandemic.  It also reflects $197,000 in impairments recorded during the quarter, compared to $15,000 in the same quarter of the prior year. Net charge-offs for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were $40,000 compared to $15,000 for the 2019 quarter.   

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The purpose of the ALLL is to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by the provision for loan losses and by recoveries of previously charged-off loans. Loan charge-offs decrease the allowance.

 

At March 31, 2020, the ALLL was $14,065,000, compared to $13,152,000 at December 31, 2019. The ALLL as a percentage of total loans at such dates was 0.76% and 0.72%, respectively. 

 

As part of the Company's methodology to evaluate the adequacy of its ALLL, the Company computed its ASC 450 loan balance by reducing total loans by acquired loans and loans that were evaluated for impairment individually. The FASB ASC 450 loan loss reserve balance is the total ALLL reduced by allowances associated with these other pools of loans.

 

The general allowance, ASC 450 (FAS 5) reserves to FASB ASC 450 loans, was 0.88% at March 31, 2020, compared to 0.87% at December 31, 2019. On a dollar basis, the reserve was $13,400,000 at March 31, 2020, compared to $12,684,000 at December 31, 2019. This segment of the allowance represents by far the largest portion of the loan portfolio and the largest aggregate risk.  

 

The specific allowance, ASC 310-40 (FAS 114) reserves to FASB ASC 310-40 loans, was 14.34% at March 31, 2020, compared to 10.51% at December 31, 2019. On a dollar basis, the reserve was $411,000 at March 31, 2020, compared to $230,000 at December 31, 2019. There is ongoing turnover in the composition of the impaired loan population, which increased by a net $673,000 over December 31, 2019.

 

The specific allowance does not include reserves related to acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality. This reserve was $254,000 at March 31, 2020 compared to $238,000 at December 31, 2019. This is the only portion of the reserve related to acquired impaired loans. Cash flow expectations for these loans are reviewed on a quarterly basis and unfavorable changes in those estimates relative to the initial estimates can result in the need for additional loan loss provision. The following table presents the Company's loan loss and recovery experience for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

 

    Three Months Ended March 31, 2020    

Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

Balance at beginning of period

  $ 13,152     $ 12,805  
                 

Charge-offs:

               

Construction and land development

           

Commercial real estate

          6  

Residential real estate

    41       20  

Home equity

    1       50  

Total real estate

    42       76  

Commercial and industrial

    20       12  

Consumer

    43       245  

Total charge-offs

    105       333  
                 

Recoveries:

               

Construction and land development

           

Commercial real estate

    3       9  

Residential real estate

    4       40  

Home equity

    4       18  

Total real estate

    11       67  

Commercial and industrial

    22       13  

Consumer

    32       144  

Total recoveries

    65       224  
                 

Net charge-offs

    40       109  

Provision for loan losses

    953       456  

Balance at end of period

  $ 14,065     $ 13,152  

 

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Asset Quality Indicators

 

The following table provides qualitative indicators relevant to the Company's loan portfolio for the three month period and year indicated below.

 

Asset Quality Ratios

 

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

Allowance to loans

    0.76 %     0.72 %

ASC 450 (FAS 5) ALLL to ASC 450 loans

    0.88       0.87  

Net charge-offs to allowance (1)

    1.14       0.83  

Net charge-offs to average loans (1)

    0.01       0.01  

Nonperforming assets to total assets

    0.16       0.15  

Nonperforming loans to loans

    0.16       0.13  

Provision to net charge-offs (1)

    2,382.50       418.35  

Provision to average loans (1)

    0.21       0.03  

Allowance to nonperforming loans

    462.97       570.59  

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(1) - Annualized.

 

Nonperforming Assets (Loans and Other Real Estate Owned)

 

Nonperforming loans include loans on which interest is no longer accrued and accruing loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more. Nonperforming loans include loans originated and loans acquired.

 

Nonperforming loans to total loans were 0.16% at March 31, 2020 and 0.13% at December 31, 2019.

 

Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans and OREO. Nonperforming assets represented 0.16% and 0.15% of total assets at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. As of March 31, 2020, there was no increase in nonperforming assets as a result of the pandemic.  The Company continues to monitor the significant impact to its borrowers caused by COVID-19 and anticipates increases in nonperforming assets as a result but the total cannot be determined at this time.

 

In most cases, it is the policy of the Company that any loan that becomes 90 days past due will automatically be placed on nonaccrual loan status, accrued interest reversed out of income, and further interest accrual ceased. Any payments received on such loans will be credited to principal. In some cases a loan in process of renewal may become 90 days past due. In these instances the loan may still be accruing because of a delayed renewal process in which the customer has not been billed. In accounting for acquired impaired loans, such loans are not classified as nonaccrual when they become 90 days past due. They are considered to be accruing because their interest income relates to the accretable yield and not to contractual interest payments.

 

Loans will only be restored to full accrual status after six consecutive months of payments that were each less than 30 days delinquent. The Company strictly adheres with this policy before restoring a loan to normal accrual status.

 

The following table presents the Company's nonperforming assets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

Nonperforming Assets

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

Nonaccrual loans:

               

Real estate

  $ 1,618     $ 1,083  

Commercial

    958       857  
Consumer     3       4  

Total nonaccrual loans

    2,579       1,944  
                 

Loans past due 90 days and accruing interest:

               

Real estate

    428       309  

Commercial

    31       52  
Consumer            

Total past due 90 days and accruing interest

    459       361  
                 

Total nonperforming loans

    3,038       2,305  
                 

Other real estate owned

    984       1,308  
                 

Total nonperforming assets

  $ 4,022     $ 3,613  

 

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Impaired Loans

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The following table shows loans that were considered impaired, exclusive of acquired impaired loans, as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

Impaired Loans

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

Accruing

  $ 971     $ 969  

Nonaccruing

    1,894       1,223  

Total impaired loans

  $ 2,865     $ 2,192  

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings ("TDRs")

 

TDRs exist whenever the Company makes a concession to a customer based on the customer's financial distress that would not have otherwise been made in the normal course of business.

 

There were $1,050,000 in TDRs at March 31, 2020 compared to $1,058,000 at December 31, 2019. These loans are included in the impaired loan table above.

 

On March 20, 2020, the federal banking agencies issued an "Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus."  This was in response to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting societies and economies around the world.  This guidance encourages financial institutions to work prudently with borrowers that may be unable to meet their contractual obligations because of the the effects of COVID-19.  The guidance goes on to explain that in consultation with the FASB staff that the federal banking agencies conclude that short-term modifications (e.g. six months) made on a good faith basis to borrowers who were current as of the implementation date of a relief program are not TDRs.  The CARES Act was passed by Congress on March 27, 2020.  Section 4013 of the CARES Act also addressed COVID-19 related modifications and specified that COVID-19 related modifications on loans that were current as of December 31, 2019 are not TDRs.  Through March 31, 2020, the Bank had applied this guidance and modified loans to over 450 customers on loan balances of approximately $200 million.  From April 1, 2020 to May 6, 2020, there were additional modifications on $134 million of loans. The majority of modifications involved three-month deferments of principal and interest.

 

Other Real Estate Owned

 

Other real estate owned was $984,000 and $1,308,000 as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. OREO is initially recorded at fair value, less estimated costs to sell, at the date of foreclosure. Loan losses resulting from foreclosure are charged against the ALLL at that time. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of the new cost basis or fair value, less estimated costs to sell with any additional write-downs charged against earnings. For significant assets, these valuations are typically outside annual appraisals. The following table shows the Company's OREO as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

 

Other Real Estate Owned

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

Construction and land development

  $ 484     $ 600  

1-4 family residential

    237       285  

Commercial real estate

    263       423  
    $ 984     $ 1,308  

 

Deposits

 

The Company's deposits consist primarily of checking, money market, savings, and consumer and commercial time deposits. Total deposits were $2,070,667,000 at March 31, 2020 compared to $2,060,547,000 at December 31, 2019, an increase of $10,120,000 or 0.5%. 

 

Average interest bearing deposits were $1,495,565,000 for the first quarter of 2020, compared to $1,131,604,000 for the first quarter of 2019, an increase of $363,961,000 or 32.2%. This increase is primarily attributable to deposits acquired in the HomeTown acquisition. Average noninterest bearing deposits for the 2020 quarter were $574,362,000, compared to $419,809,000 for the 2019 quarter, an increase of $154,553,000 or 36.8%. This increase is due to the HomeTown merger and organic growth.

 

The Company's primary focus on the liability side of the balance sheet is growing core deposits and their affiliated relationships. The challenge in this changing rate environment is to fund the Bank in a cost effective and competitive manner. The Company's cost of deposits for the first quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2019 was 0.89%.

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

The Company's capital management strategy is to be classified as "well capitalized" under regulatory capital ratios and provide as high as possible total return to shareholders.  The Company's capital strategy has not changed in response to COVID-19 except to suspend the stock repurchase program for the near term.

 

Shareholders' equity was $323,293,000 at March 31, 2020 compared to $320,258,000 at December 31, 2019, an increase of $3,035,000 or 0.9%.

 

The Company paid cash dividends of $0.27 per share during the first three months of 2020 while the aggregate basic and diluted earnings per share for the same period was $0.77.

 

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Effective January 1, 2015, the Company and the Bank became subject to the rules implementing the Basel III capital framework and certain related provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Basel III Capital Rules”). The Basel III Capital Rules require the Company and the Bank to comply with the following minimum capital ratios: (i) a ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, plus a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” (effectively resulting in a minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7%), (ii) a ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation buffer (effectively resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%), (iii) a ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0%, plus the 2.5% capital conservation buffer (effectively resulting in a minimum total capital ratio of 10.5%), and (iv) a leverage ratio of 4%, calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets. The phase-in of the capital conservation buffer requirement began on January 1, 2016, at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets, increasing by the same amount each year until it was fully implemented at 2.5% on January 1, 2019. In addition, to be well capitalized under the “prompt corrective action” regulations pursuant to Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, the Bank must have the following minimum capital ratios: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of at least 6.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 8.0%; (iii) a total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 10.0%; and (iv) a leverage ratio of at least 5.0%.

 

On August 28, 2018, the Federal Reserve issued an interim final rule required by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (“EGRRCPA”) that expands the applicability of the Federal Reserve’s Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement (“SBHC Policy Statement”) to bank holding companies with total consolidated assets of less than $3 billion (up from the prior $1 billion threshold). Under the SBHC Policy Statement, qualifying bank holding companies, such as the Company, have additional flexibility in the amount of debt they can issue and are also exempt from the Basel III Capital Rules. However, the Company does not currently intend to issue a material amount of debt or take any other action that would cause its capital ratios to fall below the minimum ratios required by the Basel III Capital Rules. The SBHC Policy Statement does not apply to the Bank, and the Bank must comply with the Basel III Capital Rules

 

On September 17, 2019, the federal banking agencies jointly issued a final rule required by the EGRRCPA that will permit qualifying banks and bank holding companies that have less than $10 billion in consolidated assets to elect to opt into the Community Bank Leverage Ratio ("CBLR") framework. Under the final rule, banks and bank holding companies that opt into the CBLR framework and maintain a CBLR of greater than 9% would not be subject to other risk-based and leverage capital requirements under the Basel III Capital Rules and will be deemed to have met the well capitalized ratio requirements under the “prompt corrective action” framework. In addition, a community bank that falls out of compliance with the framework will have a two-quarter grace period to come back into full compliance, provided its leverage ratio remains above 8%, and will be deemed well-capitalized during the grace period. The CBLR framework was first available for banking organizations to use in their March 31, 2020 regulatory reports.

 

On April 6, 2020, the federal bank regulatory agencies announced the issuance of two interim final rules that make changes to the CBLR framework and implement Section 4012 of the CARES Act. One interim final rule provides that, as of the second quarter of 2020, a banking organization with a leverage ratio of 8% or greater (and that meets the other existing qualifying criteria) may elect to use the CBLR framework. This rule also establishes a two-quarter grace period for a qualifying community banking organization whose leverage ratio falls below 8% so long as the banking organization maintains a leverage ratio of 7% or greater. The second interim final rule provides a transition back to the leverage ratio requirement of 9%. Under this rule, the required leverage ratio will be 8% beginning in the second quarter and for the remainder of calendar year 2020, 8.5% for calendar year 2021, and 9% thereafter. This rule also maintains a two-quarter grace period for a qualifying community banking organization whose leverage ratio falls no more than 1% below the applicable ratio. This transition will allow community banking organizations to focus on supporting lending to creditworthy households and businesses given the recent strains on the U.S. economy caused by COVID-19. The Company and the Bank do not currently expect to opt into the CBLR framework.

 

The following table provides information on the regulatory capital ratios for the Company and the Bank at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Management believes, as of March 31, 2020, that the Company and the Bank more than satisfy all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

 

    Percentage At March 31, 2020     Percentage At December 31, 2019  

Risk-Based Capital Ratios:

 

Company

   

Bank

   

Company

   

Bank

 
                                 

Common equity tier 1 capital ratio

    11.52 %     12.51 %     11.56 %     12.38 %

Tier 1 capital ratio

    12.93       12.51       12.98       12.38  

Total capital ratio

    14.02       13.23       14.04       13.06  
                                 

Leverage Capital Ratio:

                               
                                 

Tier 1 leverage ratio

    10.75       10.41       10.75       10.25  

 

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Stock Repurchase Program

 

On January 19, 2018, the Company filed a Form 8-K with the SEC to announce the approval by its Board of Directors of a stock repurchase program. The program authorized the repurchase of up to 300,000 shares of the Company's common stock over a two-year period that ended on December 31, 2019.

 

On December 19, 2019, the Company filed a Form 8-K with the SEC to announce the approval by its Board of Directors of another stock repurchase program. The program authorizes the repurchase of up to 400,000 shares of the Company's common stock through December 31, 2020.

 

In the three month period ended March 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 140,526 shares at an average cost of $35.44 per share, for a total cost of $4,981,000. The Company did not repurchase any shares in the three month period ended March 31, 2019.  This program has been suspended for the near term due to COVID-19.

 

 

Liquidity

 

Liquidity is the ability of the Company to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss and to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities in a timely manner.  Liquidity management involves maintaining the Company's ability to meet the daily cash flow requirements of its customers, whether they are borrowers requiring funds or depositors desiring to withdraw funds. Additionally, the Company requires cash for various operating needs including dividends to shareholders, the servicing of debt, and the payment of general corporate expenses. The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies approved by the Asset Liability Committee ("ALCO") and Board of Directors, both of which receive periodic reports of the Company's interest rate risk and liquidity position. The Company uses a computer simulation model to assist in the management of the future liquidity needs of the Company. 

 

Liquidity sources include on balance sheet and off balance sheet sources.

 

Balance sheet liquidity sources include cash, amounts due from banks, loan repayments, and increases in deposits. The Company also maintains a large, high quality, very liquid bond portfolio, which is generally 50% to 60% unpledged and would, accordingly, be available for sale if necessary.

     

Off balance sheet sources include lines of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ("FHLB"), federal funds lines of credit, and access to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's discount window.

 

The Company has a line of credit with the FHLB, equal to 30% of the Bank's assets, subject to the amount of collateral pledged. Under the terms of its collateral agreement with the FHLB, the Company provides a blanket lien covering all of its residential first mortgage loans, second mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and commercial real estate loans. In addition, the Company pledges as collateral its capital stock in and deposits with the FHLB. The Company had $205,000,000 outstanding in letters of credit at March 31, 2020 and $170,000,000 outstanding at December 31, 2019. These letters of credit provide the Bank with alternate collateral for securing public entity deposits above FDIC insurance levels, thereby providing less need for collateral pledging from the securities portfolio, and thereby maximizing on balance sheet liquidity.

 

Short-term borrowings are discussed in Note 8 and long-term borrowings are discussed in Note 9 in the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

 

The Company has federal funds lines of credit established with one correspondent bank in the amount of $50,000,000 and another correspondent bank in the amount of $10,000,000, and has access to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's discount window.

 

The Company has a relationship with Promontory Network, the sponsoring entity for the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service® ("CDARS"). Through CDARS, the Company is able to provide deposit customers with access to aggregate FDIC insurance in amounts exceeding $250,000. This gives the Company the ability, as and when needed, to attract and retain large deposits from insurance conscious customers. With CDARS, the Company has the option to keep deposits on balance sheet or sell them to other members of the network. Additionally, subject to certain limits, the Bank can use CDARS to purchase cost-effective funding without collateralization and in lieu of generating funds through traditional brokered CDs or the FHLB. In this manner, CDARS can provide the Company with another funding option. Thus, CDARS serves as a deposit-gathering tool and an additional liquidity management tool. Under the EGRRCPA signed into law on May 24, 2018, a well-capitalized bank with a CAMELS rating of 1 or 2 may hold reciprocal deposits up to the lesser of 20 percent of its total liabilities or $5 billion without those deposits being treated as brokered deposits. Deposits through the CDARS program as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, were $18,245,000 and $14,864,000, respectively.

 

COVID-19 and the participation in the PPP and the DAP programs could significantly impact the Company's liquidity.   Management believes that these sources provide sufficient and timely liquidity, both on and off the balance sheet to support the programs and operations. 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Activities

 

The Company enters into certain financial transactions in the ordinary course of performing traditional banking services that result in off-balance sheet transactions. Other than subsidiaries to issue trust preferred securities, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet subsidiaries. Off-balance sheet transactions at March 31, 2020 and at December 31, 2019 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    March 31, 2020     December 31, 2019  

Commitments to extend credit

  $ 532,610     $ 557,364  

Standby letters of credit

    12,640       13,611  

Mortgage loan rate-lock commitments

    26,390       10,791  

 

Commitments to extend credit to customers represent legally binding agreements with fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being funded, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future funding requirements. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company guaranteeing the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements.

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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Market Risk Management

 

Effectively managing market risk is essential to achieving the Company's financial objectives. Market risk reflects the risk of economic loss resulting from changes in interest rates and market prices. The Company is generally not subject to currency exchange risk or commodity price risk. The Company's primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk; however, market risk also includes liquidity risk.  Both are discussed in the following sections.

 

Interest Rate Risk Management

 

Interest rate risk and its impact on net interest income is a primary market risk exposure. The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies approved by the ALCO and Board of Directors, both of which receive and review periodic reports of the Company's interest rate risk position.

 

The Company uses computer simulation analysis to measure the sensitivity of projected earnings to changes in interest rates. Simulation takes into account current balance sheet volumes and the scheduled repricing dates instrument level optionality, and maturities of assets and liabilities. It incorporates numerous assumptions including growth, changes in the mix of assets and liabilities, prepayments, and average rates earned and paid. Based on this information, management uses the model to project net interest income under multiple interest rate scenarios.

 

A balance sheet is considered asset sensitive when its earning assets (loans and securities) reprice faster or to a greater extent than its liabilities (deposits and borrowings). An asset sensitive balance sheet will produce relatively more net interest income when interest rates rise and less net interest income when they decline. Based on the Company's simulation analysis, management believes the Company's interest sensitivity position at March 31, 2020 is asset sensitive. Management expects that the general direction of market interest rates will be stable to decreasing for the remainder of 2020.

 

Earnings Simulation

 

The following table shows the estimated impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income as of March 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands), assuming gradual and parallel changes in interest rates, and consistent levels of assets and liabilities. Net interest income for the following twelve months is projected to increase when interest rates are higher than current rates.

 

Estimated Changes in Net Interest Income

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
    Change in Net Interest Income  

Change in interest rates

 

Amount

   

Percent

 

Up 4.00%

  $ 11,362       14.8 %

Up 3.00%

    8,541       11.1  

Up 2.00%

    5,651       7.4  

Up 1.00%

    2,743       3.6  

Flat

           

Down 0.25%

    (550 )     (0.7 )

Down 1.00%

    (1,800 )     (2.3 )

 

Management cannot predict future interest rates or their exact effect on net interest income. Computations of future effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. Certain limitations are inherent in such computations. Assets and liabilities may react differently than projected to changes in market interest rates. The interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while rates on other types of assets and liabilities may lag changes in market interest rates. Interest rate shifts may not be parallel.

 

Any changes in interest rates can cause substantial changes in the amount of prepayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities, which may in turn affect the Company's interest rate sensitivity position. Additionally, credit risk may rise if an interest rate increase adversely affects the ability of borrowers to service their debt. Decrease in yields due to the economic downturn in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic have been projected in the model simulation.

 

Economic Value Simulation

 

Economic value simulation is used to calculate the estimated fair value of assets and liabilities over different interest rate environments. Economic values are calculated based on discounted cash flow analysis. The net economic value of equity is the economic value of all assets minus the economic value of all liabilities. The change in net economic value over different rate environments is an indication of the longer-term earnings capability of the balance sheet. The same assumptions are used in the economic value simulation as in the earnings simulation. The economic value simulation uses instantaneous rate shocks to the balance sheet.

 

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The following table reflects the estimated change in net economic value over different rate environments using economic value simulation for the balances at the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

Estimated Changes in Economic Value of Equity

 

   

March 31, 2020

 

Change in interest rates

 

Amount

   

$ Change

   

% Change

 

Up 4.00%

  $ 381,679     $ 156,510       69.5 %

Up 3.00%

    356,414       131,245       58.3  

Up 2.00%

    324,259       99,090       44.0  

Up 1.00%

    280,987       55,818       24.8  

Flat

    225,169              

Down 0.25%

    208,574       (16,595 )     (7.4 )

Down 1.00%

    129,464       (95,705 )     (42.5 )

 

Due to the historically low interest rate environment, no measurement was considered necessary for a further decline in interest rates. Due to the significant drop in short-term interest rates as a result of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the valuation of the deposit portfolio decreased significantly in addition to the earning asset portfolio.

 

 

 

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), as of March 31, 2020.  Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.  There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2020, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The nature of the business of the Company ordinarily results in a certain amount of litigation. The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, all of which are considered incidental to the normal conduct of business. Management believes that these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations of the Company.

 

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

 

The Company has previously described the primary risk factors in Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on March 9, 2020.  It updates these risks as circumstances change and the discussion below supplements the previous disclosures. 

 

The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the Company and the adverse impacts on its business, financial position, and operations could be significant.  The ultimate impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.
 

The COVID-19 pandemic has created global economic disruptions and disruptions to the lives of people around the world.  Governments, businesses, and the public are taking unprecedented actions to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to mitigate its effects, including quarantines, travel bans, shelter-in-place orders, closures of businesses and schools, fiscal stimulus, and legislation designed to deliver monetary aid and other relief.  While the scope, duration, and full effects are rapidly evolving and not fully known, the pandemic and related efforts to contain it have disrupted global economic activity, adversely affected the functioning of financial markets, impacted interest rates, increased economic and market uncertainty, and disrupted trade and supply chains.  If these effects continue for a prolonged time period or result in sustained economic stress or recession, many of the risk factors identified in the Company's December 31, 2019 Form 10-K could be exacerbated and such effects could have a material adverse impact on it in terms of credit quality, collateral values, ability of customers to repay loans, product demand, funding, operations, interest rate risk and human capital.  

 

Measures enacted to contain the virus, including business shutdowns and shelter-in-place orders along with actions taken by individuals to ensure their safety, have resulted in significant changes to the corporate risk profile.  These actions have led to loss of revenues for the Company's business customers, extreme increases in national and state unemployment, disrupted global supply chains, market downturns and volatility, disruptions in consumer behavior and emergency response legislation, and an expectation that Federal Reserve policy will maintain a low interest rate environment for the foreseeable future.  These changes have a significant adverse effect on the markets in which the Company operates and the demand for its products and services.

 

The Company has taken comprehensive steps to protect the health of its employees and customers by implementing business continuity plan protocols.  For its customers, it has closed branch lobbies but remains open to meet with customers by appointment only and maintained banking hours at branches throughout its footprint.  It  has continued to provide financial support to the communities it serves.  For its employees, the Company has cancelled all business travel, enabled approximately 65% of the workforce to work remotely and implemented safety protocols at each location for employees whose role requires they come into the office. These steps have not materially impacted the ability to serve its customers, conduct business or support its employees.  There is no guarantee these actions will be sufficient to successfully mitigate the risks presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and additional actions may be required.  Future actions deemed necessary by local, state or national leaders could hinder its ability to operate going forward.  Its business operations may be disrupted if key personnel or significant portions of the Company's employees are unable to work effectively, including because of illness, quarantines, government actions, or other restrictions in connection with the pandemic.  The Company's ability to serve its customers could be impacted if actions taken by vendors or business partners are unable to continue providing services the Company depends on.

 

COVID-19 continues to be a threat to the world.  The extent, severity and duration of the current and future actions are unprecedented and, until normal economic conditions resume, the Company is unable to accurately predict or measure the effects.  For this reason, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic affects its business, operations and financial conditions, as well as its regulatory capital and liquidity ratios is highly uncertain and unpredictable and depends on, among other things, new information that may emerge from the actions discussed above to combat the threats posed by the virus. If the pandemic is prolonged, the adverse impact on the markets served and on its business, operations and financial condition could deepen.  

 

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

On January 19, 2018, the Company filed a Form 8-K with the SEC to announce the approval by its Board of Directors of a stock repurchase program. The program authorized the repurchase of up to 300,000 shares of the Company's common stock over a two-year period that ended on December 31, 2019. 

 

On December 19, 2019, the Company filed a Form 8-K with the SEC to announce the approval by its Board of Directors of another stock repurchase program. The program authorizes the repurchase of up to 400,000 shares of the Company's common stock through December 31, 2020. Repurchases may be made through open market purchases or in privately negotiated transactions, and shares repurchased will be returned to the status of authorized and unissued shares of common stock. The actual timing, number, and value of shares repurchased under the program will be determined by management.

 

Shares of the Company's common stock were repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2020, as detailed below. Under the share repurchase program, the Company has the remaining authority to repurchase up to 259,474 shares of the Company's common stock as of March 31, 2020.  However, this program has been suspended for the near term due to COVID-19.

 

Period Beginning on First Day of Month Ended

  Total Number of Shares Purchased     Average Price Paid Per Share     Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs     Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under Plans or Programs  
                                 

January 31, 2020

    7,434     $ 35.41       7,434       392,566  

February 29, 2020

    117,267       35.96       117,267       275,299  

March 31, 2020

    15,825       31.64       15,825       259,474  

Total

    140,526     $ 35.44       140,526          

 

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ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None

 

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable

 

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

(a)  Required 8-K disclosures

None

 

(b)  Changes in Nominating Process

None

 

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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

 

 

31.1

Section 302 Certification of Jeffrey V. Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer.

 

31.2

Section 302 Certification of Jeffrey W. Farrar, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

 

32.1

Section 906 Certification of Jeffrey V. Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer.

 

32.2

Section 906 Certification of Jeffrey W. Farrar, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

 

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Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, and (vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (furnished herewith).

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Jeffrey V. Haley

 

 

 

Jeffrey V. Haley

 

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Date - May 8, 2020

 

(principal executive officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Jeffrey W. Farrar

 

 

 

Jeffrey W. Farrar

 

 

 

Executive Vice President,

 

 

 

Chief Operating Officer and

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

Date - May 8, 2020

 

(principal financial officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Cathy W. Liles

 

 

 

Cathy W. Liles

 

 

 

Senior Vice President and

 

 

 

Chief Accounting Officer

 

Date - May 8, 2020

 

(principal accounting officer)

 

 

 

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