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,June 30, 2017
OR

☐ 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: 001-38087
 
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Texas 75-1656431
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification no.)
   
201 South Jefferson Avenue  
Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 
(903) 572 - 9881
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ 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. (Check one):
 Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ 
     
 Non-accelerated filer ☒ Smaller reporting company ☐ 
 (Do not check if a 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 ☒

As of June 20,August 11, 2017, there were 11,053,93311,058,956 outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share.




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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1. Financial Statements
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
 (Unaudited) (Audited) 
(Unaudited)
Pro Forma
 (Unaudited) (Audited)
 March 31,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 March 31,
2017
 June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
ASSETS          
Cash and due from banks $32,576
 $39,605
 $32,576
 $36,389
 $39,605
Federal funds sold 83,175
 60,600
 83,175
 17,700
 60,600
Interest-bearing deposits 28,006
 27,338
 28,006
 29,217
 27,338
Total cash and cash equivalents 143,757
 127,543
 143,757
 83,306
 127,543
Securities available for sale 214,463
 156,925
 214,463
 246,233
 156,925
Securities held to maturity 185,837
 189,371
 185,837
 182,248
 189,371
Loans held for sale 1,446
 2,563
 1,446
 2,435
 2,563
Loans, net 1,241,215
 1,233,651
 1,241,215
 1,284,318
 1,233,651
Accrued interest receivable 6,304
 7,419
 6,304
 7,631
 7,419
Premises and equipment, net 44,823
 44,810
 44,823
 44,491
 44,810
Other real estate owned 1,637
 1,692
 1,637
 1,733
 1,692
Cash surrender value of life insurance 17,922
 17,804
 17,922
 18,035
 17,804
Deferred tax asset 4,426
 4,892
 4,426
 4,121
 4,892
Core deposit intangible, net 3,162
 3,308
 3,162
 3,016
 3,308
Goodwill 18,742
 18,742
 18,742
 18,742
��18,742
Other assets 17,465
 19,616
 17,465
 16,160
 19,616
Total assets $1,901,199
 $1,828,336
 $1,901,199
 $1,912,469
 $1,828,336
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Liabilities          
Deposits:      
Deposits    
Noninterest-bearing $370,810
 $358,752
 $370,810
 $387,725
 $358,752
Interest-bearing 1,300,361
 1,218,039
 1,300,361
 1,258,648
 1,218,039
Total deposits 1,671,171
 1,576,791
 1,671,171
 1,646,373
 1,576,791
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 12,663
 10,859
 12,663
 14,153
 10,859
Accrued interest and other liabilities 7,595
 6,006
 7,595
 7,921
 6,006
Other debt 18,929
 18,286
 18,929
 
 18,286
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 25,165
 55,170
 25,165
 25,161
 55,170
Subordinated debentures 19,310
 19,310
 19,310
 14,310
 19,310
Total liabilities 1,754,833
 1,686,422
 1,754,833
 1,707,918
 1,686,422
          
Commitments and contingent liabilities 

 
 
 

 
KSOP-owned shares 34,300
 31,661
 
 
 31,661
          


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
4.



GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
 (Unaudited) (Audited) 
(Unaudited)
Pro Forma
 (Unaudited) (Audited)
 March 31,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 March 31,
2017
 June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
          
Shareholders' equity          
Preferred stock, $5.00 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued 
 
 
 
 
Common stock, $1.00 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 9,616,275 issued, 8,753,933 and 8,751,923 shares outstanding, respectively 9,616
 9,616
 9,616
Common stock, $1.00 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 11,921,298 and 9,616,275 shares issued, 11,058,956 and 8,751,923 shares outstanding, respectively 11,921
 9,616
Additional paid-in capital 101,796
 101,736
 101,796
 155,369
 101,736
Retained earnings 60,676
 57,160
 60,676
 62,076
 57,160
Treasury stock, 862,342 and 864,352 shares at cost (20,087) (20,111) (20,087) (20,087) (20,111)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,635) (6,487) (5,635) (4,728) (6,487)
 146,366
 141,914
 146,366
 204,551
 141,914
Less KSOP-owned shares 34,300
 31,661
 
 
 31,661
          
Total shareholders' equity 112,066
 110,253
 146,366
 204,551
 110,253
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,901,199
 $1,828,336
 $1,901,199
 $1,912,469
 $1,828,336


   
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
5.



GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 
 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended June 30,
2017 20162017 2016 2017 2016
Interest income          
Loans, including fees$14,415
 $12,914
$15,214
 $13,649
 $29,629
 $26,563
Securities          
Taxable1,311
 1,867
1,401
 1,393
 2,712
 3,260
Nontaxable922
 515
920
 870
 1,842
 1,385
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits488
 173
257
 183
 745
 356
Total interest income17,136
 15,469
17,792
 16,095
 34,928
 31,564
          
Interest expense          
Deposits2,404
 2,186
2,627
 2,276
 5,031
 4,462
FHLB advances and federal funds purchased79
 64
58
 104
 137
 168
Subordinated debentures207
 222
188
 217
 395
 439
Other borrowed money205
 194
120
 154
 325
 348
Total interest expense2,895
 2,666
2,993
 2,751
 5,888
 5,417
          
Net interest income14,241
 12,803
14,799
 13,344
 29,040
 26,147
Provision for loan losses650
 450
800
 1,950
 1,450
 2,400
Net interest income after provision for loan losses13,591
 12,353
13,999
 11,394
 27,590
 23,747
          
Noninterest income          
Service charges877
 823
938
 888
 1,815
 1,711
Net realized gain on securities transactions
 37
Net realized gain (loss) on securities transactions25
 (19) 25
 18
Net realized gain on sale of loans429
 226
472
 519
 901
 745
Other operating income1,976
 1,805
2,081
 1,921
 4,057
 3,726
Total noninterest income3,282
 2,891
3,516
 3,309
 6,798
 6,200
          
Noninterest expense          
Employee compensation and benefits6,987
 6,450
6,440
 6,237
 13,427
 12,687
Occupancy expenses1,748
 1,747
1,866
 1,729
 3,614
 3,476
Other operating expenses3,310
 3,280
3,600
 3,417
 6,910
 6,697
Total noninterest expense12,045
 11,477
11,906
 11,383
 23,951
 22,860
          
Income before income taxes4,828
 3,767
5,609
 3,320
 10,437
 7,087
Income tax provision1,312
 1,090
1,633
 820
 2,945
 1,910
   
Net earnings$3,516
 $2,677
$3,976
 $2,500
 $7,492
 $5,177
Basic earnings per share$0.40
 $0.30
$0.40
 $0.27
 $0.80
 $0.57
Diluted earnings per share$0.40
 $0.30
$0.39
 $0.27
 $0.79
 $0.57




   
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
6.



GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands) 
 

 Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net earnings $3,516
 $2,677
 $3,976
 $2,500
 $7,492
 $5,177
Other comprehensive income:            
Unrealized gains on securities            
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period 1,229
 2,492
 1,457
 1,613
 2,686
 4,105
Amortization of net unrealized gains on held to maturity securities 18
 25
 17
 25
 35
 50
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net earnings 
 (37)
Reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net earnings (25) 19
 (25) (18)
Tax effect (430) (859) (501) (224) (931) (1,083)
Unrealized gains on securities, net of tax 817
 1,621
 948
 1,433
 1,765
 3,054
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period on interest rate swaps 35
 (225)
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period on interest rate swaps (41) (98) (6) (323)
Total other comprehensive income 852
 1,396
 907
 1,335
 1,759
 2,731
Comprehensive income $4,368
 $4,073
 $4,883
 $3,835
 $9,251
 $7,908




   
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
7.



GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts) 
 

 Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Less: KSOP-Owned Shares Total Shareholders’ Equity Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Less: KSOP-Owned Shares Total Shareholders’ Equity
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016                
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016                
Balance at December 31, 2015 $
 $9,616
 $101,525
 $49,654
 $(16,486) $(6,573) $(35,384) $102,352
 $
 $9,616
 $101,525
 $49,654
 $(16,486) $(6,573) $(35,384) $102,352
Net earnings 
 
 
 2,677
 
 
 
 2,677
 
 
 
 5,177
 
 
 
 5,177
Other comprehensive income 
 
 
 
 
 1,396
 
 1,396
 
 
 
 
 
 2,731
 
 2,731
Purchase of treasury stock 
 
 
 
 
 
 (3,000) (3,000) 
 
 
 
 (7,261) 
 (3,000) (10,261)
Sale of treasury stock 
 
 
 
 8,557
 
 
 8,557
 
 
 
 
 8,557
 
 
 8,557
Stock based compensation 
 
 39
 
 
 
 
 39
 
 
 95
 
 
 
 
 95
Net change in fair value of KSOP shares 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,538) (1,538) 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,539) (1,539)
Balance at March 31, 2016 
 9,616
 101,564
 52,331
 (7,929) (5,177) (39,922) 110,483
Dividends:                
Common - $0.26 per share 
 
 
 (2,328) 
 
 
 (2,328)
Balance at June 30, 2016 $
 $9,616
 $101,620
 $52,503
 $(15,190) $(3,842) $(39,923) $104,784
                                
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017                
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017                
Balance at December 31, 2016 
 9,616
 101,736
 57,160
 (20,111) (6,487) (31,661) 110,253
 $
 $9,616
 $101,736
 $57,160
 $(20,111) $(6,487) $(31,661) $110,253
Net earnings 
 
 
 3,516
 
 
 
 3,516
 
 
 
 7,492
 
 
 
 7,492
Other comprehensive income 
 
 
 
 
 852
 
 852
 
 
 
 
 
 1,759
 
 1,759
Terminated KSOP put option 
 
 
 
 
 
 34,300
 34,300
Exercise of stock options 
 
 
 
 24
 
 
 24
 
 5
 55
 
 24
 
 
 84
Sale of common stock 
 2,300
 53,455
 
 
 
 
 55,755
Stock based compensation 
 
 60
 
 
 
 
 60
 
 
 123
 
 
 
 
 123
Net change in fair value of KSOP shares 
 
 
 
 
 
 (2,639) (2,639) 
 
 
 
 
 
 (2,639) (2,639)
Balance at March 31, 2017 $
 $9,616
 $101,796
 $60,676
 $(20,087) $(5,635) $(34,300) $112,066
Dividends:                
Common - $0.26 per share 
 
 
 (2,576) 
 
 
 (2,576)
Balance at June 30, 2017 $
 $11,921

$155,369

$62,076

$(20,087)
$(4,728) $
 $204,551




   
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
8.



GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net earnings $3,516
 $2,677
 $7,492
 $5,177
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided from
operating activities:
        
Depreciation 801
 777
 1,599
 1,572
Amortization 264
 241
 524
 478
Deferred taxes 2,402
 (496) (160) (1,126)
Premium amortization, net of discount accretion 1,113
 1,172
 2,357
 2,495
Net realized gain on securities transactions 
 (37) (25) (18)
Gain on loans held for sale (429) (226)
Gain on sale of loans (901) (745)
Provision for loan losses 650
 450
 1,450
 2,400
Origination of loans held for sale (13,232) (13,726) (29,330) (30,652)
Proceeds from loans held for sale 14,778
 12,835
 30,359
 32,342
Write-down of other real estate and repossessed assets 1
 48
Net loss on sale of premises, equipment, other real estate
owned and other assets
 27
 (8) 84
 36
Stock based compensation 60
 39
 123
 95
Net change in accrued interest receivable and other assets 2,265
 (1,286) 2,761
 (2,505)
Net change in accrued interest payable and other liabilities 21
 334
 1,909
 1,591
Net cash provided by operating activities 12,236
 2,746
 18,243
 11,188
        
Cash flows from investing activities        
Securities available for sale:        
Purchases (61,965) (18,252) (113,208) (26,140)
Proceeds from sales 
 21,754
 13,839
 75,221
Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments 5,203
 38,444
 11,675
 46,981
Securities held to maturity:        
Purchases 
 (79,649) 
 (86,642)
Proceeds from sales 
 1,866
 923
 1,866
Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments 2,892
 3,419
 4,950
 10,974
Net purchases of premises and equipment (814) (474) (1,313) (1,089)
Net proceeds from sale of premises, equipment, other real estate
owned and other assets
 191
 353
 394
 573
Net increase in loans (8,375) (73,629) (52,584) (116,841)
Net cash used in investing activities (62,868) (106,168) (135,324) (95,097)
        
Cash flows from financing activities        
Net change in deposits 94,380
 56,521
 69,582
 25,718
Net change in securities sold under agreements to repurchase 1,804
 (2,904) 3,294
 1,854
Proceeds from FHLB advances 
 50,000
 
 75,000
Repayment of FHLB advances (30,005) (5,051) (30,009) (5,810)
Proceeds from other debt 1,000
 
 2,000
 10,000
Repayment of other debt (357) 
 (20,286) (18,000)
Repayments of debentures (5,000) (1,000)
Purchase of treasury stock 
 (7,261)
Sale of treasury stock 
 8,557
 
 8,557

   
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
9.



GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
    
Exercise of stock options 24
 
 84
 
Sale of common stock 55,755
 
Cash dividends (2,576) (2,328)
Net cash provided by financing activities 66,846
 107,123
 72,844
 86,730
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 16,214
 3,701
 (44,237) 2,821
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 127,543
 111,379
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 127,543
 111,379
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $143,757
 $115,080
 $83,306
 $114,200
        
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information        
Interest paid $2,774
 $2,587
 5,973
 5,376
Income taxes paid 
 1,300
 2,840
 2,210
        
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities        
Transfer loans to other real estate owned and repossessed assets $161
 $185
 467
 293
Terminated KSOP put option 34,300
 
Net change in fair value of KSOP shares 2,639
 1,538
 2,639
 1,539

   
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
10.

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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   


NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations: Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (“Guaranty”) is a bank holding company headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Texas that provides, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. (the “Bank”), a broad array of financial products and services to individuals and corporate customers, primarily in its markets of East Texas, Bryan/College Station and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The terms “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean Guaranty and its subsidiaries, when appropriate. The Company’s main sources of income are derived from granting loans throughout its markets and investing in securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, U.S. government agencies and state and political subdivisions. The Company’s primary lending products are real estate, commercial and consumer loans. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of its debtors’ abilities to honor contracts is dependent on the economy of the State of Texas and primarily the economies of East Texas, Bryan/College Station and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The Company primarily funds its lending activities with deposit operations. The Company’s primary deposit products are checking accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit.

Basis of Presentation: The consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) include the accounts of Guaranty, the Bank, and their respective other direct and indirect subsidiaries and any other entities in which Guaranty has a controlling interest. The Bank has five wholly-owned non-bank subsidiaries, Guaranty Company, Inc., G B COM, INC., 2800 South Texas Avenue LLC, Pin Oak Realty Holdings, Inc. and Pin Oak Energy Holdings, LLC. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  The accounting and financial reporting policies we follow conform, in all material respects, to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and to general practices within the financial services industry.
The consolidated financial statements in this Report have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm, but in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of ourthe Company’s financial position and results of operations. All such adjustments were of a normal and recurring nature. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, the financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with ourthe Company’s consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, for the year ended December 31, 2016,, included in ourthe Company’s Prospectus filed with the SEC under Rule 424(b) on May 9, 2017, relating to ourits initial public offering. Operating results for the interim periods disclosed herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year or any future period.
All dollar amounts referenced and discussed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in this Report are presented in thousands, unless noted otherwise.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates and assumptions may also affect disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information - KSOP Repurchase Right: In accordance with applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the terms of ourGuaranty’s employee stock ownership plan with 401(k) provisions (“KSOP”), provided that, for so long as we wereGuaranty was a privately-held company without a public market for its common stock, KSOP participants would have the right, for a specified period of time, to require usGuaranty to repurchase shares of ourits common stock that are distributed to them by the KSOP. This repurchase obligation terminated upon the consummation of ourGuaranty’s initial public offering and listing of ourits common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market in May 2017. However, because we wereGuaranty was privately-held duringwithout a public market for its common stock as of and for the periods covered by the Report,year ended December 31, 2016, the shares of common stock held by the KSOP are reflected in ourthe Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 as a line item called “KSOP-owned shares,” appearing between total liabilities and shareholders’ equity. As a result, the KSOP-owned shares are deducted from shareholders’ equity in ourthe Company’s consolidated balance sheet foras of December 31, 2016. For all periods following the periods included in this Report. The consolidated balance sheet in this ReportCompany’s initial public offering and continued listing of the

   
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includes a pro forma column, which assumes that the KSOP repurchase obligation has terminated as of the date presented in the Report. For all periods following our initial public offering and continued listing of ourCompany’s common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the KSOP-owned shares will be included in, and not be deducted from, shareholders’ equity.
Subsequent Events: During May 2017, The termination of the Company completed an initial public offering issuing 2,300,000 sharesrepurchase obligation following the listing of Guaranty’s common stock par value $1.00 per share, at a purchase priceon the NASDAQ Global Select Market is also reflected in the statement of $27.00 per share, representing gross proceeds of $62,100. Net proceeds after underwriting discounts and expenses were approximately $57,600. The Company used a portion of the proceeds to repaychanges in full the outstanding balance on our unsecured line of credit with a correspondent bank of $19,900 and repay $5,000 of the subordinated debentures. In addition, the Company contributed $15,000 of the proceeds to the Bank. The Company has retained the remaining proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes.shareholders’ equity as “terminated KSOP put option.”
Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The ASU is intended to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. In addition, the amendments in this update provide a detailed framework to assist entities in evaluating whether a set of assets and activities constitutes a business, as well as clarify the definition of the term output so the term is consistent with how outputs are described in Topic 606. ASU 2017-01 is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this pronouncement, which is not expected to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This ASU simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment for all entities by requiring impairment changes to be based on the first step in today’s two-step impairment test, thus eliminating step two from the goodwill impairment test. In addition, the amendment eliminates the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment and, if it fails that qualitative test, to perform step two of the goodwill impairment test. For pubic companies, ASU 2017-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this pronouncement, which is not expected to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash, which requires that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. For public companies, ASU 2016-18 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this pronouncement, which is not expected to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, to address diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments provide guidance on the following nine specific cash flow issues: 1) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; 2) settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing; 3) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; 4) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; 5) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned; 6) life insurance policies; 7) distributions received from equity method investees; 8) beneficial interests in securitization transactions; and 9) separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. The amendments are effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to be material to the consolidated financial statements.

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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, which sets forth a "current expected credit loss" ("CECL") model requiring the Company to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable supportable forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost and applies to some off-balance sheet credit exposures. For public companies, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently

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in the process of assembling a transition team to assess the adoption of this ASU, which will develop a project plan regarding implementation.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The FASB issued this ASU to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under current U.S. GAAP and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in this ASU are effective for public companies for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early application of this ASU is permitted for all entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities, which is intended to improve the recognition and measurement of financial instruments by requiring: equity investments (other than equity method or consolidation) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (i.e., securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements; eliminating the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for organizations that are not public business entities; eliminating the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; and requiring a reporting organization to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk (also referred to as “own credit”) when the organization has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. This ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This ASU permits early adoption of the instrument-specific credit risk provision. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), followed by various amendments: ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, ASU 2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting, and ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. The amendments in these updates amend existing guidance related to revenue from contracts with customers. The amendments supersede and replace nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, establish a new control-based revenue recognition model, change the basis for deciding when revenue is recognized over a time or point in time, provide new and more detailed guidance on specific topics and expand and improve disclosures about revenue. In addition, these amendments specify the accounting for some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer. The amendments are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and must be retrospectively applied.  The majority of the Company's income consists of net interest income on financial assets and financial liabilities, which is explicitly excluded from the scope of the amendments. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the amendments on the components of noninterest income that have recurring revenue streams; however, the Company does not expect any recognition changes to have a significant impact to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

   
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NOTE 2 - ACQUISITIONS

On close of business August 6, 2016, the Company purchased certain assets and assumed certain liabilities associated with a former branch location of a non-related bank in Denton, Texas (Denton), which resulted in the addition of approximately $4,659 in assets and the assumption of approximately $4,658 in liabilities.   The Company acquired the bank premises at 4101 Wind River Lane in Denton and recorded it at fair market value of $2,075.  Other assets acquired, at fair value, included cash of $2,399, core deposit intangible of $42, goodwill of $141 and loans of $2.   Liabilities assumed included non-interest bearing deposits of $581, interest bearing deposits of $4,047 and other liabilities of $30.   ConsiderationAs a result of the transaction, the Company paid $66 to the seller, representing the difference in the value of the acquired assets less the value of the liabilities assumed by the Company forin the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of $66 was netted against the cash received.transaction.      

Goodwill of $141 for Denton arising from the Denton acquisition consisted largely of synergies and the cost savings resulting from the combining of the operations of the companies. Goodwill of $141companies and is expected to be deductible for income taxes purposes.
NOTE 3 - MARKETABLE SECURITIES

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale and securities held to maturity as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses:
March 31, 2017
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
June 30, 2017
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Available for sale:              
Corporate bonds$25,223
 $73
 $123
 $25,173
$18,861
 $180
 $8
 $19,033
Municipal securities7,817
 
 539
 7,278
7,793
 
 300
 7,493
Mortgage-backed securities80,766
 15
 1,236
 79,545
95,343
 24
 902
 94,465
Collateralized mortgage obligations102,688
 236
 457
 102,467
124,833
 628
 219
 125,242
Total available for sale$216,494
 $324
 $2,355
 $214,463
$246,830
 $832
 $1,429
 $246,233
              
Held to maturity:              
Municipal securities$148,520
 $1,428
 $2,621
 $147,327
$148,021
 $2,869
 $530
 $150,360
Mortgage-backed securities26,900
 312
 191
 27,021
24,642
 320
 93
 24,869
Collateralized mortgage obligations10,417
 249
 602
 10,064
9,585
 220
 507
 9,298
Total held to maturity$185,837
 $1,989
 $3,414
 $184,412
$182,248
 $3,409
 $1,130
 $184,527


   
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December 31, 2016
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Available for sale:       
Corporate bonds$25,254
 $6
 $377
 $24,883
Municipal securities7,841
 
 622
 7,219
Mortgage-backed securities61,298
 
 1,608
 59,690
Collateralized mortgage obligations65,789
 10
 666
 65,133
Total available for sale$160,182
 $16
 $3,273
 $156,925
        
Held to maturity:       
Municipal securities$149,420
 $901
 $3,889
 $146,432
Mortgage-backed securities28,450
 318
 290
 28,478
Collateralized mortgage obligations11,501
 265
 521
 11,245
Total held to maturity$189,371
 $1,484
 $4,700
 $186,155
The Company’s held to maturity mortgage-backed securities portfolio includes non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations with a carrying value of $1,493$1,522, which had unrealized losses of $602 at March 31,$507 as of June 30, 2017. These non-agency mortgage-backed securities were rated AAA at purchase. The Company monitors to ensure it has adequate credit support, and the Company records OTTIother than temporary impairment (OTTI) as appropriate. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery.

Management evaluates securities for OTTI on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. There were noThe Company did not record any other than temporary impairment losses on debtany of its securities related to credit losses recognized during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 or for the year ended December 31, 2016.


   
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Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position is detailed in the following tables:
Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer TotalLess Than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total
March 31, 2017
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
June 30, 2017
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Available for sale:                      
Corporate bonds$(123) $12,508
 $
 $
 $(123) $12,508
$(8) $2,981
 $
 $
 $(8) $2,981
Municipal securities(539) 7,278
 
 
 (539) 7,278
(300) 7,493
 
 
 (300) 7,493
Mortgage-backed securities(761) 62,344
 (475) 14,870
 (1,236) 77,214
(569) 75,674
 (333) 14,375
 (902) 90,049
Collateralized mortgage obligations(272) 42,026
 (185) 8,645
 (457) 50,671
(68) 25,407
 (151) 8,143
 (219) 33,550
Total available for sale$(1,695) $124,156
 $(660) $23,515
 $(2,355) $147,671
$(945) $111,555
 $(484) $22,518
 $(1,429) $134,073
                      
Held to maturity:                      
Municipal securities$(2,414) $84,716
 $(207) $5,965
 $(2,621) $90,681
$(406) $38,442
 $(124) $6,015
 $(530) $44,457
Mortgage-backed securities(191) 18,024
 
 
 (191) 18,024
(93) 11,154
 
 
 (93) 11,154
Collateralized mortgage obligations
 
 (602) 2,237
 (602) 2,237

 
 (507) 2,297
 (507) 2,297
Total held to maturity$(2,605) $102,740
 $(809) $8,202
 $(3,414) $110,942
$(499) $49,596
 $(631) $8,312
 $(1,130) $57,908
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total
December 31, 2016
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Available for sale:           
Corporate bonds$(377) $22,529
 $
 $
 $(377) $22,529
Municipal securities(622) 7,219
 
 
 (622) 7,219
Mortgage-backed securities(1,047) 44,420
 (561) 15,270
 (1,608) 59,690
Collateralized mortgage obligations(437) 55,435
 (229) 9,049
 (666) 64,484
Total available for sale$(2,483) $129,603
 $(790) $24,319
 $(3,273) $153,922
            
Held to maturity:           
Municipal securities$(3,889) $98,943
 $
 $
 $(3,889) $98,943
Mortgage-backed securities(290) 19,983
 
 
 (290) 19,983
Collateralized mortgage obligations
 
 (521) 2,350
 (521) 2,350
Total held to maturity$(4,179) $118,926
 $(521) $2,350
 $(4,700) $121,276

The number of investment positions in an unrealized loss position totaled 152100 and 177 at March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The securities in a loss position were composed of tax exempttax-exempt municipal bonds, corporate bonds, collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage backed securities. Management believes the unrealized loss on the remaining securities is a function of the movement of interest rates since the time of purchase. Based on evaluation of available evidence, including recent changes in interest rates, credit rating information and

   
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information obtained from regulatory filings, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the investment would be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified. The Company does not have the intent to sell these mortgage-backed securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery. The Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31,June 30, 2017.
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are backed by pools of mortgages that are insured or guaranteed by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, (FHLMC), the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) or the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA).Association.

As of March 31,June 30, 2017, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity.

Securities with fair values of approximately $264,248$245,600 and $259,499 at March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, were pledged to secure public fund deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

The proceeds from sales of securities and the associated gains and losses are listed below for:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2017 20162017 2016 2017 2016
Proceeds$
 $23,620
$14,762
 $53,467
 $14,762
 $77,087
Gross gains
 75
38
 72
 38
 147
Gross losses
 (38)(13) (91) (13) (129)

During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company sold three held to maturity securities.securities each year. The Company sold these municipal securities based upon internal credit analysis, under the belief that they had experienced significant deterioration in creditworthiness. The risk exposure presented by these municipalities had increased beyond acceptable levels, and wethe Company determined that it was reasonably possible that all amounts due would not be collected. The credit analysis determined that the municipalities had been significantly impacted by the significant decline in market oil prices due to the fact that their tax bases are heavily reliant on the energy industry relative to other sectors of the economy. Specifically, the revenues of these municipalities had been adversely impacted by the sustained low-level of oil prices. The Company believes the sale of these securities were merited and permissible under the applicable accounting guidelines because of the significant deterioration in the creditworthiness of the issuers.

Sale of securities held to maturity were as follows for:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2017 20162017 2016 2017 2016
Proceeds from sales$
 $1,866
$923
 $
 $923
 $1,866
Amortized cost
 1,842
907
 
 907
 1,842
Gross realized gains
 24
16
 
 16
 24
Tax expense related to securities gains/losses
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The contractual maturities at March 31,June 30, 2017 of available for sale and held to maturity securities at carrying value and estimated fair value are shown below. The Company invests in mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations that have expected maturities that differ from their contractual maturities. These differences arise because borrowers and/or issuers may have the right to call or prepay their obligation with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Available for Sale Held to MaturityAvailable for Sale Held to Maturity
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Due within one year$
 $
 $1,050
 $1,055
$
 $
 $2,831
 $2,838
Due after one year through five years7,444
 7,478
 5,577
 5,722
1,094
 1,104
 5,553
 5,731
Due after five years through ten years17,779
 17,695
 40,910
 41,560
17,767
 17,929
 40,659
 42,175
Due after ten years7,817
 7,278
 100,983
 98,990
7,793
 7,493
 98,978
 99,616
Mortgage-backed securities80,766
 79,545
 26,900
 27,021
95,343
 94,465
 24,642
 24,869
Collateralized mortgage obligations102,688
 102,467
 10,417
 10,064
124,833
 125,242
 9,585
 9,298
$216,494
 $214,463
 $185,837
 $184,412
$246,830
 $246,233
 $182,248
 $184,527
NOTE 4 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The following table summarizes ourthe Company’s loan portfolio by type of loan as of:
March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Commercial and industrial$205,903
 $223,997
$217,497
 $223,997
Real estate:      
Construction and development152,760
 129,366
177,600
 129,366
Commercial real estate372,855
 367,656
378,722
 367,656
Farmland62,130
 62,362
63,839
 62,362
1-4 family residential360,873
 362,952
356,457
 362,952
Multi-family residential23,943
 26,079
28,833
 26,079
Consumer52,816
 53,505
51,677
 53,505
Agricultural21,473
 18,901
21,854
 18,901
Overdrafts390
 317
364
 317
Total loans1,253,143
 1,245,135
1,296,843
 1,245,135
Less:      
Allowance for loan losses11,928
 11,484
12,525
 11,484
Total net loans$1,241,215
 $1,233,651
$1,284,318
 $1,233,651
As of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, included in total loans above were $1,055$1,127 and $1,210 in unamortized loan costs, net of loan fees, respectively.


   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, for the year ended December 31, 2016 and for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016:
For the three months ended March 31, 2017Commercial
and
industrial
 Construction
and
development
 Commercial
real
estate
 Farmland 1-4 family
residential
 Multi-family
residential
 Consumer Agricultural Overdrafts Total
For the six months ended June 30, 2017Commercial
and
industrial
 Construction
and
development
 Commercial
real
estate
 Farmland 1-4 family
residential
 Multi-family
residential
 Consumer Agricultural Overdrafts Total
Allowance for loan losses:                                      
Beginning balance$1,592
 $1,161
 $3,264
 $482
 $3,960
 $281
 $585
 $153
 $6
 $11,484
$1,592
 $1,161
 $3,264
 $482
 $3,960
 $281
 $585
 $153
 $6
 $11,484
Provision for loan losses177
 188
 123
 (10) (72) (53) 280
 2
 15
 650
464
 393
 284
 59
 (69) (12) 66
 222
 43
 1,450
Loans charged-off(6) 
 
 
 (118) 
 (89) 
 (35) (248)(48) 
 (84) 
 (186) 
 (158) (4) (70) (550)
Recoveries
 
 
 
 
 
 22
 
 20
 42

 
 
 
 21
 
 92
 
 28
 141
Ending balance$1,763
 $1,349
 $3,387
 $472
 $3,770
 $228
 $798
 $155
 $6
 $11,928
$2,008
 $1,554
 $3,464
 $541
 $3,726
 $269
 $585
 $371
 $7
 $12,525
Allowance ending balance:                                      
Individually evaluated for impairment$129
 $
 $31
 $41
 $40
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $241
$246
 $
 $31
 $92
 $139
 $
 $
 $225
 $
 $733
Collectively evaluated for impairment1,634
 1,349
 3,356
 431
 3,730
 228
 798
 155
 6
 11,687
1,762
 1,554
 3,433
 449
 3,587
 269
 585
 146
 7
 11,792
Loans:                                      
Individually evaluated for impairment919
 
 6,411
 170
 1,769
 247
 34
 612
 
 10,162
1,174
 
 3,751
 170
 2,726
 241
 192
 789
 
 9,043
Collectively evaluated for impairment204,984
 152,760
 366,444
 61,960
 359,104
 23,696
 52,782
 20,861
 390
 1,242,981
216,323
 177,600
 374,971
 63,669
 353,731
 28,592
 51,485
 21,065
 364
 1,287,800
Ending balance$205,903
 $152,760
 $372,855
 $62,130
 $360,873
 $23,943
 $52,816
 $21,473
 $390
 $1,253,143
$217,497
 $177,600
 $378,722
 $63,839
 $356,457
 $28,833
 $51,677
 $21,854
 $364
 $1,296,843
For the year ended December 31, 2016Commercial
and
industrial
 Construction
and
development
 Commercial
real
estate
 Farmland 1-4 family
residential
 Multi-family
residential
 Consumer Agricultural Overdrafts Total
Allowance for loan losses:                   
Beginning balance$1,878
 $1,004
 $2,106
 $400
 $2,839
 $325
 $562
 $138
 $11
 $9,263
Provision for loan losses910
 162
 1,158
 82
 1,117
 (44) 171
 15
 69
 3,640
Loans charged-off(1,213) (9) 
 
 (71) 
 (269) 
 (200) (1,762)
Recoveries17
 4
 
 
 75
 
 121
 
 126
 343
Ending balance$1,592
 $1,161
 $3,264
 $482
 $3,960
 $281
 $585
 $153
 $6
 $11,484
Allowance ending balance:                   
Individually evaluated for impairment$64
 $
 $
 $47
 $108
 $
 $34
 $
 $
 $253
Collectively evaluated for impairment1,528
 1,161
 3,264
 435
 3,852
 281
 551
 153
 6
 11,231
Loans:                   
Individually evaluated for impairment231
 1,825
 1,196
 258
 2,588
 5
 200
 15
 
 6,318
Collectively evaluated for impairment223,766
 127,541
 366,460
 62,104
 360,364
 26,074
 53,305
 18,886
 317
 1,238,817
Ending balance$223,997
 $129,366
 $367,656
 $62,362
 $362,952
 $26,079
 $53,505
 $18,901
 $317
 $1,245,135


   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

For the three months ended March 31, 2016Commercial
and
industrial
 Construction
and
development
 Commercial
real
estate
 Farmland 1-4 family
residential
 Multi-family
residential
 Consumer Agricultural Overdrafts Total
For the six months ended June 30, 2016Commercial
and
industrial
 Construction
and
development
 Commercial
real
estate
 Farmland 1-4 family
residential
 Multi-family
residential
 Consumer Agricultural Overdrafts Total
Allowance for loan losses:                                      
Beginning balance$1,878
 $1,004
 $2,106
 $400
 $2,839
 $325
 $562
 $138
 $11
 $9,263
$1,878
 $1,004
 $2,106
 $400
 $2,839
 $325
 $562
 $138
 $11
 $9,263
Provision for loan losses(504) (200) 145
 (50) 1,115
 13
 (83) (12) 26
 450
1,201
 35
 433
 112
 512
 58
 17
 (7) 39
 2,400
Loans charged-off
 
 
 
 (14) 
 (51) 
 (39) (104)(11) 
 
 
 (22) 
 (89) 
 (67) (189)
Recoveries11
 4
 
 
 
 
 18
 
 23
 56
13
 4
 
 
 
 
 77
 
 38
 132
Ending balance$1,385
 $808
 $2,251
 $350
 $3,940
 $338
 $446
 $126
 $21
 $9,665
$3,081
 $1,043
 $2,539
 $512
 $3,329
 $383
 $567
 $131
 $21
 $11,606
Allowance ending balance:                                      
Individually evaluated for impairment$288
 $
 $
 $47
 $92
 $
 $84
 $
 $
 $511
$1,773
 $
 $
 $47
 $93
 $
 $70
 $
 $
 $1,983
Collectively evaluated for impairment1,097
 808
 2,251
 303
 3,848
 338
 362
 126
 21
 9,154
1,308
 1,043
 2,539
 465
 3,236
 383
 497
 131
 21
 9,623
Loans:                                      
Individually evaluated for impairment3,270
 39
 128
 283
 2,038
 3
 235
 
 
 5,996
8,476
 39
 1,116
 302
 2,168
 
 200
 58
 
 12,359
Collectively evaluated for impairment213,659
 92,792
 336,871
 54,038
 332,385
 34,652
 51,317
 19,808
 546
 1,136,068
209,921
 108,659
 346,316
 65,872
 332,401
 36,860
 52,827
 19,386
 560
 1,172,802
Ending balance$216,929
 $92,831
 $336,999
 $54,321
 $334,423
 $34,655
 $51,552
 $19,808
 $546
 $1,142,064
$218,397
 $108,698
 $347,432
 $66,174
 $334,569
 $36,860
 $53,027
 $19,444
 $560
 $1,185,161

Credit Quality
The Company closely monitors economic conditions and loan performance trends to manage and evaluate the exposure to credit risk. Key factors tracked by the Company and utilized in evaluating the credit quality of the loan portfolio include trends in delinquency ratios, the level of nonperforming assets, borrower’s repayment capacity, and collateral coverage.

Assets are graded “pass” when the relationship exhibits acceptable credit risk and indicates repayment ability, tolerable collateral coverage and reasonable performance history. Lending relationships exhibiting potentially significant credit risk and marginal repayment ability and/or asset protection are graded “special mention.” Assets classified as “substandard” are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified must have a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes the liquidation of the debt. Substandard graded loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets graded “doubtful” are substandard graded loans that have added characteristics that make collection or liquidation in full improbable. The Company typically measures impairment based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, or based on the loan's observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent.

The following tables summarize the credit exposure in the consumer and commercial loan portfolios as of:
March 31, 2017
Commercial
and
industrial
 
Construction
and
development
 
Commercial
real
estate
 Farmland 
1-4 family
residential
 
Multi-family
residential
 Consumer Agricultural Total
June 30, 2017
Commercial
and
industrial
 
Construction
and
development
 
Commercial
real
estate
 Farmland 
1-4 family
residential
 
Multi-family
residential
 Consumer and Overdrafts Agricultural Total
Grade:                                  
Pass$200,851
 $152,760
 $365,789
 $61,503
 $354,074
 $23,696
 $52,308
 $19,802
 $1,230,783
$212,162
 $177,333
 $373,861
 $63,035
 $348,212
 $28,592
 $50,917
 $20,396
 $1,274,508
Special mention4,025
 
 1,287
 457
 3,011
 
 440
 972
 10,192
3,977
 267
 1,063
 543
 3,376
 
 434
 656
 10,316
Substandard1,027
 
 5,701
 170
 3,745
 247
 397
 699
 11,986
1,358
 
 3,798
 261
 4,869
 241
 690
 802
 12,019
Doubtful
 
 78
 
 43
 
 61
 
 182

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total$205,903
 $152,760
 $372,855
 $62,130
 $360,873
 $23,943
 $53,206
 $21,473
 $1,253,143
$217,497
 $177,600
 $378,722
 $63,839
 $356,457
 $28,833
 $52,041
 $21,854
 $1,296,843

   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

December 31, 2016
Commercial
and
industrial
 
Construction
and
development
 
Commercial
real
estate
 Farmland 
1-4 family
residential
 
Multi-family
residential
 Consumer Agricultural Total
Commercial
and
industrial
 
Construction
and
development
 
Commercial
real
estate
 Farmland 
1-4 family
residential
 
Multi-family
residential
 Consumer and Overdrafts Agricultural Total
Grade:                                  
Pass$218,975
 $127,537
 $360,264
 $61,713
 $353,483
 $25,871
 $52,648
 $17,965
 $1,218,456
$218,975
 $127,537
 $360,264
 $61,713
 $353,483
 $25,871
 $52,648
 $17,965
 $1,218,456
Special mention4,299
 4
 1,927
 248
 4,311
 
 524
 478
 11,791
4,299
 4
 1,927
 248
 4,311
 
 524
 478
 11,791
Substandard706
 1,825
 5,465
 401
 5,121
 208
 568
 458
 14,752
706
 1,825
 5,465
 401
 5,121
 208
 568
 458
 14,752
Doubtful17
 
 
 
 37
 
 82
 
 136
17
 
 
 
 37
 
 82
 
 136
Total$223,997
 $129,366
 $367,656
 $62,362
 $362,952
 $26,079
 $53,822
 $18,901
 $1,245,135
$223,997
 $129,366
 $367,656
 $62,362
 $362,952
 $26,079
 $53,822
 $18,901
 $1,245,135

The following tables summarize the payment status of loans in the Company’s total loan portfolio, including an aging of delinquent loans, loans 90 days or more past due continuing to accrue interest and loans classified as nonperforming as of:
March 31, 201730 to 59 Days Past Due 60 to 89 Days Past Due 90 Days and Greater Past Due Total Past Due Current 
Total
Loans
 Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
June 30, 201730 to 59 Days Past Due 60 to 89 Days Past Due 90 Days and Greater Past Due Total Past Due Current 
Total
Loans
 Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
Commercial and industrial460
 181
 30
 671
 205,232
 205,903
 
$168
 $142
 $451
 $761
 $216,736
 $217,497
 $
Real estate:                          
Construction and development60
 
 
 60
 152,700
 152,760
 
135
 
 
 135
 177,465
 177,600
 
Commercial real estate1,225
 41
 136
 1,402
 371,453
 372,855
 
677
 16
 
 693
 378,029
 378,722
 
Farmland114
 
 
 114
 62,016
 62,130
 
145
 122
 
 267
 63,572
 63,839
 
1-4 family residential3,867
 323
 1,183
 5,373
 355,500
 360,873
 
3,107
 644
 1,092
 4,843
 351,614
 356,457
 
Multi-family residential49
 198
 
 247
 23,696
 23,943
 

 
 192
 192
 28,641
 28,833
 
Consumer610
 95
 80
 785
 52,031
 52,816
 
531
 139
 126
 796
 50,881
 51,677
 
Agricultural188
 14
 14
 216
 21,257
 21,473
 
344
 
 
 344
 21,510
 21,854
 
Overdrafts
 
 
 
 390
 390
 

 
 
 
 364
 364
 
Total6,573
 852
 1,443
 8,868
 1,244,275
 1,253,143
 
$5,107
 $1,063
 $1,861
 $8,031
 $1,288,812
 $1,296,843
 $
December 31, 201630 to 59 Days Past Due 60 to 89 Days Past Due 90 Days and Greater Past Due Total Past Due Current Total
Loans
 Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing30 to 59 Days Past Due 60 to 89 Days Past Due 90 Days and Greater Past Due Total Past Due Current Total
Loans
 Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
Commercial and industrial941
 105
 25
 1,071
 222,926
 223,997
 
$941
 $105
 $25
 $1,071
 $222,926
 $223,997
 $
Real estate:                          
Construction and development73
 
 1,825
 1,898
 127,468
 129,366
 
73
 
 1,825
 1,898
 127,468
 129,366
 
Commercial real estate1,629
 32
 134
 1,795
 365,861
 367,656
 
1,629
 32
 134
 1,795
 365,861
 367,656
 
Farmland100
 26
 7
 133
 62,229
 62,362
 
100
 26
 7
 133
 62,229
 62,362
 
1-4 family residential3,724
 803
 1,041
 5,568
 357,384
 362,952
 
3,724
 803
 1,041
 5,568
 357,384
 362,952
 
Multi-family residential207
 49
 
 256
 25,823
 26,079
 
207
 49
 
 256
 25,823
 26,079
 
Consumer613
 205
 87
 905
 52,600
 53,505
 
613
 205
 87
 905
 52,600
 53,505
 
Agricultural59
 
 15
 74
 18,827
 18,901
 
59
 
 15
 74
 18,827
 18,901
 
Overdrafts
 
 
 
 317
 317
 

 
 
 
 317
 317
 
Total7,346
 1,220
 3,134
 11,700
 1,233,435
 1,245,135
 
$7,346
 $1,220
 $3,134
 $11,700
 $1,233,435
 $1,245,135
 $


   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

The following table presents information regarding nonaccrual loans as of:
March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Commercial and industrial517
 82
$480
 $82
Real estate:      
Construction and development
 1,825

 1,825
Commercial real estate136
 415
708
 415
Farmland163
 176
163
 176
1-4 family residential1,772
 1,699
1,839
 1,699
Multi-family residential
 5
241
 5
Consumer165
 192
215
 192
Agricultural313
 15
312
 15
Total3,066
 4,409
$3,958
 $4,409

Impaired Loans and Troubled Debt Restructurings
A troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) is a restructuring in which a bank, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower's financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with original contractual terms of the loan. Loans with insignificant delays or insignificant short falls in the amount of payments expected to be collected are not considered to be impaired. Loans defined as individually impaired, based on applicable accounting guidance, include larger balance nonperforming loans and troubled debt restructurings.

The outstanding balances of TDRs are shown below:
March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Nonaccrual TDRs42
 90
$
 $43
Performing TDRs330
 415
323
 462
Total372
 505
$323
 $505
Specific reserves on TDRs4
 4
$21
 $4

The following tables present loans by class modified as TDRs that occurred during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Number
of
Contracts
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Troubled Debt Restructurings:     
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
Number
of
Contracts
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Commercial and industrial1 34
 34
1 $34
 $13
1-4 family residential1 11
 11
1 11
 11
Total2 45
 45
2 $45
 $24

There were no TDRs that have subsequently defaulted inthrough June 30, 2017. The TDRs described above did not increaseincreased the allowance for loan losses by $21 and resulted in no charge-offs during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017.

   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Number
of
Contracts
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Troubled Debt Restructurings:    
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
Number
of
Contracts
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Commercial real estate1
 $796
 $796
Consumer3 23
 23
4 32
 24
1-4 family residential2 189
 189
Total3 23
 23
7 $1,017
 $1,009

There were no TDRs that subsequently defaulted in 2016. The TDRs described above did not increase the allowance for loan losses and resulted in no charge-offs during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016.

The following table presents information about the Company’s impaired loans as of and for the three months ended:of:
March 31, 2017Recorded
Investment
 Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 Related
Allowance
 Average
Recorded
Investment
 Interest
Income
Recognized
June 30, 2017Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 Recorded
Investment
 Related
Allowance
 Average
Recorded
Investment
With no related allowance recorded:                
Commercial and industrial$373
 $373
 $
 $159
 $5
$712
 $712
 $
 $345
Real estate:                
Construction and development
 
 
 1,217
 

 
 
 608
Commercial real estate5,893
 5,893
 
 4,936
 73
3,468
 3,468
 
 5,177
Farmland7
 7
 
 65
 
7
 7
 
 90
1-4 family residential1,315
 1,315
 
 1,675
 18
1,785
 1,785
 
 1,566
Multi-family residential247
 247
 
 102
 4
241
 241
 
 172
Consumer34
 34
 
 105
 1
192
 192
 
 91
Agricultural612
 612
 
 214
 13
490
 490
 
 387
Subtotal8,481
 8,481
 
 8,473
 114
6,895
 6,895
 
 8,436
With allowance recorded:                
Commercial and industrial546
 546
 129
 624
 10
462
 462
 246
 533
Real estate:                
Commercial real estate518
 518
 31
 251
 3
283
 283
 31
 173
Farmland163
 163
 41
 163
 
163
 163
 92
 109
1-4 family residential454
 454
 40
 609
 5
941
 941
 139
 505
Consumer
 
 
 100
  
 
 
 50
Agricultural299
 299
 225
 82
Subtotal1,681
 1,681
 241
 1,747
 18
2,148
 2,148
 733
 1,452
Total$10,162
 $10,162
 $241
 $10,220
 $132
$9,043
 $9,043
 $733
 $9,888

   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

The following table presents information about the Company’s impaired loans as of and for the year ended:of:
December 31, 2016
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
With no related allowance recorded:                
Commercial and industrial$28
 $28
 $
 $809
 $3
$28
 $28
 $
 $809
Real estate:                
Construction and development1,825
 1,825
 
 172
 84
1,825
 1,825
 
 172
Commercial real estate1,196
 1,196
 
 871
 47
1,196
 1,196
 
 871
Farmland89
 89
 
 109
 5
89
 89
 
 109
1-4 family residential1,799
 1,799
 
 1,575
 106
1,799
 1,799
 
 1,575
Multi-family residential5
 5
 
 2
 1
5
 5
 
 2
Consumer105
 105
 
 89
 12
105
 105
 
 89
Agricultural15
 15
 
 68
 2
15
 15
 
 68
Subtotal5,062
 5,062
 
 3,695
 260
5,062
 5,062
 
 3,695
With allowance recorded:                
Commercial and industrial203
 203
 64
 3,153
 4
203
 203
 64
 3,153
Real estate:                
Farmland169
 169
 47
 169
 1
169
 169
 47
 169
1-4 family residential789
 789
 108
 639
 44
789
 789
 108
 639
Consumer95
 95
 34
 155
 8
95
 95
 34
 155
Agricultural
 
 
 2
 

 
 
 2
Subtotal1,256
 1,256
 253
 4,118
 57
1,256
 1,256
 253
 4,118
Total$6,318
 $6,318
 $253
 $7,813
 $317
$6,318
 $6,318
 $253
 $7,813
During the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, total interest income and cash-based interest income recognized on impaired loans was minimal.

NOTE 5 - SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE AND OTHER DEBT

At March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $12,663$14,153 and $10,859, respectively.

On March 31,During the quarter ended June 30, 2017, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from its initial public offering to repay the outstanding balance on a line of credit and amortizing note with ourits correspondent bank were restructured and combined into one unsecured $25,000bank. The line of credit, withwhich had an outstanding balance of $18,929$0 at quarter end.   The line of creditend, bears interest at the prime rate plus 0.50%, with interest payable quarterly, and matures in March 2018. The outstanding balance of the line of credit was repaid in full upon completion of our initial public offering as described in the subsequent events in Note 1.


   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

NOTE 6 - SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

Subordinated debentures are made up of the following as of:
 March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
Debentures II$3,093
 $3,093
Debentures III2,062
 2,062
DCB Debentures I5,155
 5,155
Other Debentures9,000
 9,000
 $19,310
 $19,310
 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Trust II Debentures$3,093
 $3,093
Trust III Debentures2,062
 2,062
DCB Trust I Debentures5,155
 5,155
Other debentures4,000
 9,000
 $14,310
 $19,310

The Company has three trusts, Guaranty (TX) Capital Trust II (“Trust II”), Guaranty (TX) Capital Trust III (“Trust III”), and DCB Financial Trust I (“DCB Trust I”) (“Trust II”, “Trust III” and together with DCB“DCB Trust I, the “Trusts”). Upon formation, the Trusts issued pass-through securities (“TruPS”) with a liquidation value of $1,000 per share to third parties in private placements. Concurrently with the issuance of the TruPS, the Trusts issued common securities to the Company. The Trusts invested the proceeds of the sales of securities to the Company (“Debentures”). The Debentures mature approximately 30 years after the formation date, which may be shortened if certain conditions are met (including the Company having received prior approval of the Federal Reserve and any other required regulatory approvals).
 Trust II Trust III DCB Trust I
Formation dateOctober 30, 2002 July 25, 2006 March 29, 2007
      
Capital trust pass-through securities     
Number of shares3,000
 2,000
 5,000
Original liquidation value$3,000
 $2,000
 $5,000
      
Common securities liquidation value93
 62
 155

The securities held by the Trusts qualify as Tier I capital for the Company under Federal Reserve Board guidelines. The Federal Reserve’s guidelines restrict core capital elements (including trust preferred securities and qualifying perpetual preferred stock) to 25% of all core capital elements, net of goodwill less any associated deferred tax liability. Because the Company’s aggregate amount of trust preferred securities is less than the limit of 25% of Tier I capital, net of goodwill, the full amount is includable in Tier I capital at March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Additionally, the terms provide that trust preferred securities would no longer qualify for Tier I capital within five years of their maturity, but would be included as Tier 2 capital. However, the trust preferred securities would be amortized out of Tier 2 capital by one-fifth each year and excluded from Tier 2 capital completely during the year prior to maturity of the junior subordinated debentures.

With certain exceptions, the amount of the principal and any accrued and unpaid interest on the Debentures are subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all senior indebtedness of the Company. Interest on the Debentures is payable quarterly. The interest is deferrable on a cumulative basis for up to five consecutive years following a suspension of dividend payments on all other capital stock. No principal payments are due until maturity for each of the Debentures.
Debentures II Debentures III DCB Debentures ITrust II Debentures Trust III Debentures DCB Trust I Debentures
Original amount$3,093
 $2,062
 $5,155
$3,093
 $2,062
 $5,155
Maturity dateOctober 30, 2032
 October 1, 2036
 June 15, 2037
October 30, 2032
 October 1, 2036
 June 15, 2037
Interest dueQuarterly Quarterly QuarterlyQuarterly Quarterly Quarterly


   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

In accordance with ASC 810, "Consolidation," the junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company to the subsidiary trusts are shown as liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and interest expense associated with the junior subordinated debentures is shown in the consolidated statements of earnings.     

Trust II Debentures II
Interest is payable at a variable rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to 3 month LIBOR plus 3.35%.

On any interest payment date on or after October 30, 2012 and prior to maturity date, the Debentures IIdebentures are redeemable for cash at the option of the Company, on at least 30, but not more than 60 days’ notice, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.

Trust III Debentures III
Interest was payable at a variable rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to 3 month LIBOR plus 1.67%.

On any interest payment date on or after October 1, 2016 and prior to maturity date, the Debentures IIIdebentures are redeemable for cash at the option of the Company, on at least 30, but not more than 60 days’ notice, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.

DCB Trust I Debentures I
Interest is payable at a variable rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to 3 month LIBOR plus 1.80%.

On any interest payment date on or after June 15, 2012 and prior to maturity date, the DCB Debentures Idebentures are redeemable for cash at the option of the Company, on at least 30, but not more than 60 days’ notice, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.

Other Debenturesdebentures
In July 2015, the Company issued $4,000 in debentures, of which $3,000 were issued to directors and other related parties. The $3,000 of debentures to related parties which will maturewere repaid in May 2017. The remaining $1,000 of debentures were issued at par value of $500 each with rates of 2.50% and 4.00% and maturity dates of July 1, 2017 2018, and 2019.January 1, 2019, respectively. At the Company’s option, and with 30 days advanced notice to the holder, the entire principal amount and all accrued interest may be paid to the holder on or before the due date of any debenture. The redemption price is equal to 100% of the face amount of the debenture redeemed, plus all accrued interest. The debentures were issued at par value of $500 each with rates ranging from 2.50% to 4.00% and maturity dates from July 1, 2017 to January 1, 2019.

In December 2015, the Company issued $5,000 in debentures, of which $2,500 were issued to directors and other related parties, which will mature inparties. In May 2017, $2,000 of the related party debentures were repaid. The remaining $3,000 of debentures were issued at par value of $500 each with rates ranging from 3.00% to 5.00% and maturity dates from July 1, 2018 2019, andto July 1, 2020. At the Company’s option, and with 30 days advanced notice to the holder, the entire principal amount and all accrued interest may be paid to the holder on or before the due date of any debenture. The redemption price is equal to 100% of the face amount of the debenture redeemed, plus all accrued interest. The debentures were issued at par value of $500 each with rates ranging from 3.00% to 5.00% and maturity dates from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2020.

As noted in the subsequent events in Note 1, $5,000 of the Other Debentures were repaid upon completion of our initial public offering in May 2017.



   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

NOTE 7 - STOCK OPTIONS

The Company’s 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (“Stock Option Plan” or the(the “Plan”) executed April 15, 2015, which is shareholder-approved, amended and restated the Company’s 2014 Stock Option Plan (“Original Plan”).Plan. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to stock-based awards under the Plan equals 1,000,000 shares, all of which may be subject to incentive stock option treatment. Option awards are generally granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. Currently outstanding option awards have vesting periods ranging from 5 to 10 years and have 10-year contractual terms.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a closed form option valuation (Black-Scholes) model that uses the assumptions noted in the table below. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of the Company’s common stock and similar peer group averages. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and post-vesting termination behavior. The expected term of options granted is based on historical data and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, which takes in to account that the options are not transferable. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.

A summary of activity in the Plan during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016 follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of year 340,377
 $23.43
 7.34 $194
 340,377
 $23.43
 7.34 $194
Granted 9,000
 26.00
 9.96 
 109,200
 27.00
 9.90 548
Exercised (2,010) 11.94
 3.08 28
 (7,033) 11.94
 4.73 141
Forfeited (1,000) 24.00
 5.55 2
 (6,000) 23.17
 7.38 53
Balance, March 31, 2017 346,367
 $23.56
 7.19 $844
Balance, June 30, 2017 436,544
 $24.51
 7.63 $3,277
            
Exercisable at end of period 92,667
 $22.91
 6.46 $287
 117,484
 $24.11
 7.01 $930

Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of year 314,391
 $23.28
 8.00 $225
 314,391
 $23.28
 8.00 $225
Granted 21,000
 23.00
 8.79 21
 26,500
 23.21
 9.59 21
Forfeited (10,400) 23.23
 7.74 8
 (17,400) 23.17
 8.37 14
Balance, March 31, 2016 324,991
 $23.27
 7.86 $238
Balance, June 30, 2016 323,491
 $23.28
 7.63 $232
            
Exercisable at end of period 47,191
 $20.83
 6.51 $149
 58,891
 $21.25
 6.79 $162

A summary of nonvested activity in the Plan during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016 follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of year 250,700
 $23.73
 7.65 $69
   Granted 9,000
 26.00
 9.96 
   Vested (6,000) 23.90
 9.15 13
Balance, March 31, 2017 253,700
 $23.80
 7.46 $557

   
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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of year 250,700
 $23.73
 7.65 $69
   Granted 109,200
 27.00
 9.90 548
   Vested (36,840) 25.40
 9.16 244
   Forfeited (4,000) 23.17
 7.38 53
Balance, June 30, 2017 319,060
 $24.66
 7.86 $2,347

Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 Number of Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of year 267,200
 $23.72
 8.22 $
 267,200
 $23.72
 8.22 $76
Granted 21,000
 23.00
 8.79 21
 26,500
 23.21
 9.59 21
Vested (10,400) 23.23
 7.47 8
 (12,300) 23.00
 8.81 12
Balance, March 31, 2016 277,800
 $23.68
 8.09 $89
Forfeited (16,800) 23.17
 8.37 14
Balance, June 30, 2016 264,600
 $23.74
 7.82 $70

Information related to the Plan is as follows for the threesix months ended:
 March 31, 2017 June 30, 2017
Intrinsic value of options exercised $28
 $141
Cash received from options exercised 24
 84
Tax benefit realized from options exercised 
 
Weighted average fair value of options granted 4.30
 5.25

As of March 31,June 30, 2017, there was $995$1,795 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options granted under the Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 4.634.34 years.

The Company granted options under the 2015 Stock Option Plan induring the first six months of 2016 and 2017. Expense of $60$123 and $39$94 was recorded during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

NOTE 8 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

KSOP
The Company maintains an Employee Stock Ownership Plan containing Section 401(k) provisions covering substantially all employees (“KSOP”). The plan provides for a matching contribution of up to 5% of a participant’s qualified compensation starting January 1, 2016. As of MarchDecember 31, 2017,2016, the plan included a put option,repurchase obligation, or “put option”, which is a right to demand that the sponsor redeem shares of employer stock distributed to the participant under the terms of the plan, for which there iswas no public market for such shares, with an established cash price. This put option was extinguishedterminated upon completion of ourthe Company’s initial public offering and listing of ourits common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market in May 2017, as described in Note 1.2017. Total contributions accrued or paid during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016 totaled $226$445 and $234,$491, respectively.

Benefits under the KSOP generally are distributed to participants in the form of cash, although participants have the right to receive distributions in the form of shares of or common stock. Because the Company’s common stock was not yet actively traded as of MarchDecember 31, 2017,2016, the participants could demand (in accordance with the terms of the KSOP and applicable law) that the Company repurchase any shares of common stock distributed to them at the estimated fair value.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


As of December 31, 2016, the fair value of shares of common stock, held by the KSOP, was deducted from permanent shareholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets, and reflected in a line item below liabilities and above shareholders’ equity. As of March 31, 2017, thisThis presentation was necessary in order to recognize the put option within the KSOP-owned shares, consistent with SEC guidelines, because the Company was not yet publicly traded. The Company used a valuation by an external third party to determine the maximum possible cash obligation related to those securities. Increases or decreases in the value of the cash obligation were included in a separate line item in the statements of changes in shareholders’ equity. The fair value of allocated and unallocated shares subject to the repurchase obligation totaled $34,300 and $31,661 at March 31, 2017 andas of December 31, 2016, respectively.2016.

As of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the number of shares held by the KSOP was 1,319,225. Of these shares, there were 50,000 shares unallocated to plan participants as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.  In

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not repurchase any shares from KSOP participants that received distributions of shares from the KSOP which were subject to the put option that applied to the KSOP shares before we were publicly traded. All shares held by the KSOP were treated as outstanding at each of the respective period ends. 

Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Company maintains a non-qualified, non-contributory supplemental retirement plan. The plan covers a retired officer to provide benefits equal to amounts payable under the Company’s retirement plan and certain social security benefits to aggregate a predetermined percentage of the officer’s final five-year average salary. The plan is non-funded. There were no amounts expensed during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. The recorded obligation was approximately $0 and $5 as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively and is included in accrued interest and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

Executive Incentive Retirement Plan
The Company established a non-qualified, non-contributory executive incentive retirement plan covering a selected group of key personnel to provide benefits equal to amounts computed under an “award criteria” at various targeted salary levels as adjusted for annual earnings performance of the Company. The plan is non-funded.

TheIn connection with the Executive Incentive Retirement Plan, the Company has purchased life insurance policies on the respective officers. The cash surrender value of life insurance policies held by the Company totaled $17,922$18,035 and $17,804 as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Expense related to these plans totaled $256$317 and $196$275 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and is included in employee compensation and benefits on the consolidated statements of earnings. The recorded liability totaled approximately $2,251$2,305 and $2,002 as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively and is included in accrued interest and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

Bonus Plan
The Company has a Bonus Plan that rewards officers and employees based on performance of individual business units of the Company. Earnings and growth performance goals for each business unit and for the Company as a whole are established at the beginning of the calendar year and approved annually by the board of directors. The Bonus Plan provides for a predetermined bonus amount to be contributed to the employee bonus pool based on (i) earnings target and growth for individual business units and (ii) achieving certain pre-tax return on average equity and pre-tax return on average asset levels for the Company as a whole. These bonus amounts are established annually by ourthe Company’s board of directors. The bonus expense under this plan for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016 totaled $581$1,103 and $499,$931, respectively and is included in employee compensation and benefits on the consolidated statements of earnings.

NOTE 9 - INCOME TAXES

Income tax expenses were as follows for:
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
2017 20162017 2016
Income tax expense for the period$1,312
 $1,090
$2,945
 $1,910
Effective tax rate27.19% 28.93%28.22% 26.95%

The effective tax rates differ from the statutory federal tax rate of 35% largely due to tax exempt interest income earned on certain investment securities and loans and the nontaxable earnings on bank owned life insurance.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 10 - DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company utilizes certain derivative financial instruments. Stand-alone derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps, are used to economically hedge interest rate risk related to the Company’s liabilities. These

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

derivative instruments involve both credit and market risk. The notional amounts are amounts on which calculations, payments, and the value of the derivative are based. Notional amounts do not represent direct credit exposures. Direct credit exposure is limited to the net difference between the calculated amounts to be received and paid, if any. Such difference, which represents the fair value of the derivative instruments, is reflected on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet in other liabilities.

The Company is exposed to credit related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to those agreements. The Company controls the credit risk of its financial contracts through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures, and does not expect any counterparties to fail their obligations.

The Company entered into interest rate swaps to receive payments at a fixed rate in exchange for paying a floating rate on the debentures discussed in Note 6. Management believes that entering into the interest rate swaps exposed the Company to variability in their fair value due to changes in the level of interest rates. It is the Company’s objective to hedge the change in fair value of floating rate debentures at coverage levels that are appropriate, given anticipated or existing interest rate levels and other market considerations, as well as the relationship of change in this liability to other liabilities of the Company. To meet this objective, the Company utilizes interest rate swaps as an asset/liability management strategy to hedge the change in value of the cash flows due to changes in expected interest rate assumptions.

Interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $5,000 as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, were designated as cash flow hedges of the debentures and were determined to be fully effective during all periods presented. As such, no amount of ineffectiveness has been included in net income.

Therefore, the aggregate fair value of the swaps is recorded in accrued interest and other liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income. The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income would be reclassified to current earnings should the hedges no longer be considered effective. The Company expects the hedges to remain fully effective during the remaining terms of the swaps.

The information pertaining to outstanding interest rate swap agreements used to hedge floating rate debentures was as follows as of:
March 31, 2017:    
June 30, 2017:June 30, 2017:    
Notional
Amount
Notional
Amount
 
Pay
Rate
 
Receive
Rate
 
Effective
Date
 
Maturity
in Years
 
Unrealized
Losses
Notional
Amount
 
Pay
Rate
 
Receive
Rate
 
Effective
Date
 
Maturity
in Years
 
Unrealized
Losses
$2,000
 5.979% 3 month LIBOR plus 1.67% October 1, 2016 9.01 $329
2,000
 5.979% 3 month LIBOR plus 1.67% October 1, 2016 8.76 $353
$3,000
 7.505% 3 month LIBOR plus 3.35% October 30, 2012 5.59 $331
3,000
 7.505% 3 month LIBOR plus 3.35% October 30, 2012 5.34 $348
December 31, 2016:          
Notional
Amount
 
Pay
Rate
 
Receive
Rate
 
Effective
Date
 
Maturity
in Years
 
Unrealized
Losses
$2,000
 5.979% 3 month LIBOR plus 1.67% October 1, 2016 9.25 $342
$3,000
 7.505% 3 month LIBOR plus 3.35% October 30, 2012 5.83 $353

Interest expense recorded on these swap transactions totaled $207$395 and $222$439 during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and is reported as a component of interest expense on the debentures. At March 31,June 30, 2017, the Company expected none of the unrealized loss to be reclassified as a reduction of interest expense during the remainder of 2017.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 11 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various transactions, which, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, are not included in the consolidated balance sheets.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

These transactions are referred to as “off-balance sheet commitments.” The Company enters into these transactions to meet the financing needs of its customers. These transactions include commitments to extend credit and letters of credit, which involve elements of credit risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company minimizes its exposure to loss under these commitments by subjecting them to credit approval and monitoring procedures.

The Company enters into contractual commitments to extend credit, normally with fixed expiration dates or termination clauses, at specified rates and for specific purposes. Customers use credit commitments to ensure that funds will be available for working capital purposes, for capital expenditures and to ensure access to funds at specified terms and conditions. Substantially all of the Company’s commitments to extend credit are contingent upon customers maintaining specific credit standards at the time of loan funding. Management assesses the credit risk associated with certain commitments to extend credit in determining the level of the allowance for credit losses.

Letters of credit are written conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The Company’s policies generally require that letters of credit arrangements contain security and debt covenants similar to those contained in loan agreements. In the event the customer does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the third party, the Company would be required to fund the commitment. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make is represented by the contractual amount shown in the table below. If the commitment were funded, the Company would be entitled to seek recovery from the customer. As of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, no amounts have been recorded as liabilities for the Bank’s potential obligations under these guarantees.

Commitments and letters of credit outstanding were as follows as of:
Contract or Notional AmountContract or Notional Amount
March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Commitments to extend credit$350,323
 $297,607
$343,450
 $297,607
Letters of credit9,113
 8,879
8,768
 8,879

Litigation
The Company is involved in certain claims and lawsuits occurring in the normal course of business. Management, after consultation with legal counsel, does not believe that the outcome of these actions, if determined adversely, would have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

FHLB Letters of Credit
TheAt June 30, 2017, the Company at March 31, 2017, had letters of credit of $77,000$62,000 pledged to secure public deposits, repurchase agreements, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

NOTE 12 - REGULATORY MATTERS

Under banking law, there are legal restrictions limiting the amount of dividends the Company can declare. Approval of the regulatory authorities is required if the effect of the dividends declared would cause regulatory capital of the Company to fall below specified minimum levels.

The Company on a consolidated basis and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s assets, liabilities, and certain off balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.


   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

A comparison of the Company’s and Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios to required capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following tables as of:
 Actual Minimum Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Actual Minimum Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
March 31, 2017                        
June 30, 2017                        
Total capital to risk-weighted assets:                        
Consolidated $152,967
 10.84% $112,877
 8.00%   n/a
 $210,959
 14.54% $116,085
 8.00%   n/a
Bank 177,589
 12.60% 112,778
 8.00% $140,973
 10.00% 197,899
 13.64% 116,102
 8.00% $145,127
 10.00%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets:                        
Consolidated 141,039
 10.00% 84,658
 6.00%   n/a
 198,434
 13.68% 87,063
 6.00%   n/a
Bank 165,661
 11.75% 84,584
 6.00% 112,778
 8.00% 185,374
 12.77% 87,076
 6.00% 116,102
 8.00%
Tier 1 capital to average assets:                        
Consolidated 141,039
 7.66% 73,640
 4.00%   n/a
 198,434
 10.68% 74,355
 4.00%   n/a
Bank 165,661
 9.01% 73,572
 4.00% 91,965
 5.00% 185,374
 9.98% 74,313
 4.00% 92,892
 5.00%
Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital:            
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets:            
Consolidated 130,729
 9.27% 63,494
 4.50%   n/a
 188,124
 12.96% 65,298
 4.50%   n/a
Bank 165,661
 11.75% 63,438
 4.50% 91,632
 6.50% 185,374
 12.77% 65,307
 4.50% 94,333
 6.50%

 Actual Minimum Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Actual Minimum Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
December 31, 2016                                                
Total capital to risk-weighted assets:                        
Consolidated $149,468
 10.86% $110,083
 8.00%   n/a
 $149,468
 10.86% $110,083
 8.00%   n/a
Bank 173,528
 12.63% 109,947
 8.00% $137,434
 10.00% 173,528
 12.63% 109,947
 8.00% $137,434
 10.00%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets:                        
Consolidated 137,984
 10.03% 82,562
 6.00%   n/a
 137,984
 10.03% 82,562
 6.00%   n/a
Bank 162,044
 11.79% 82,460
 6.00% 109,947
 8.00% 162,044
 11.79% 82,460
 6.00% 109,947
 8.00%
Tier 1 capital to average assets:                        
Consolidated 137,984
 7.71% 71,560
 4.00%   n/a
 137,984
 7.71% 71,560
 4.00%   n/a
Bank 162,044
 9.06% 71,505
 4.00% 89,381
 5.00% 162,044
 9.06% 71,505
 4.00% 89,381
 5.00%
Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital:            
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets:            
Consolidated 127,674
 9.28% 61,922
 4.50%   n/a
 127,674
 9.28% 61,922
 4.50%   n/a
Bank 162,044
 11.79% 61,845
 4.50% 89,332
 6.50% 162,044
 11.79% 61,845
 4.50% 89,332
 6.50%

In July 2013, the Federal Reserve published final rules for the adoption of the Basel III regulatory capital framework (the “Basel III Capital Rules”). The Basel III Capital Rules, among other things, (i) introduce a new capital measure called “Common Equity Tier I” (“CETI”), (ii) specify that Tier I capital consist of Common Equity Tier I and “Additional Tier I Capital” instruments meeting specified requirements, (iii) define Common Equity Tier I narrowly by requiring that most deductions/adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to Common Equity Tier I and not to the other components of capital and (iv) expand the scope of the deductions/adjustments as compared to existing regulations. The Basel III Capital Rules became effective for the Company on January 1, 2015, with certain transition provisions to be fully phased in by January 1, 2019.

Starting in January 2016, the implementation of the capital conservation buffer will be effective for the Company starting at the 0.625% level and increasing 0.625% each year thereafter, until it reaches 2.5% on January 1, 2019. The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress and effectively increases the minimum required risk-weighted capital ratios. Failure to meet the full amount of the buffer will result in restrictions on

   
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

minimum required risk-weighted capital ratios. Failure to meet the full amount of the buffer will result in restrictions on the Company’s ability to make capital distributions, including dividend payments and stock repurchases, and to pay discretionary bonuses to executive officers. 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the BankCompany to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total, CETI and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), ad of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 that the BankCompany met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject.

As of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company’sBank’s capital ratios exceeded those levels necessary to be categorized as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as “well capitalized”, the CompanyBank must maintain minimum total risk-based, CETI, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since March 31,June 30, 2017 that management believes have changed the Company’sBank’s category.

The Federal Reserve’s guidelines regarding the capital treatment of trust preferred securities limits restricted core capital elements (including trust preferred securities and qualifying perpetual preferred stock) to 25% of all core capital elements, net of goodwill less any associated deferred tax liability. Because the Company’s aggregate amount of trust preferred securities is less than the limit of 25% of Tier I capital, net of goodwill, the rules permit the inclusion of $10,310 of trust preferred securities in Tier I capital at March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Additionally, the rules provide that trust preferred securities would no longer qualify for Tier I capital within five years of their maturity, but would be included as Tier 2 capital. However, the trust preferred securities would be amortized out of Tier 2 capital by one-fifth each year and excluded from Tier 2 capital completely during the year prior to maturity of the subordinated debentures.

Dividends paid by the Company are mainly provided by dividends from its subsidiaries. However, certain regulatory restrictions exist regarding the ability of its bank subsidiary to transfer funds to the Company in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances. The amount of dividends that a subsidiary bank organized as a national banking association, such as the Bank, may declare in a calendar year is the subsidiary bank’s net profits for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two years.


   
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

NOTE 13 - FAIR VALUE

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

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

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

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

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value:

Marketable Securities: The fair values for marketable securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).

Loans Held For Sale: Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, which is evaluated on a pool-level basis. The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted prices for similar assets, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan or other observable market data, such as outstanding commitments from third party investors (Level 2).

Derivative Instruments: The fair values of derivatives are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).

Impaired Loans: The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's existing rate or, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral, the fair value of collateral, less costs to sell, is determined using recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant (Level 3).  Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business (Level 3).  Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

Other Real Estate Owned: Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals which are updated no less frequently than annually. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Real estate owned properties are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly (Level 3).


   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

The following tables summarize quantitative disclosures about the fair value measurements for each category of financial assets (liabilities) carried at fair value:
As of March 31, 2017Fair Value 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Other Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
As of June 30, 2017Fair Value 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Other Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets (liabilities) at fair value on a recurring basis:              
Available for sale securities              
Mortgage-backed securities$79,545
 $
 $79,545
 $
$94,465
 $
 $94,465
 $
Collateralized mortgage obligations102,467
 
 102,467
 
125,242
 
 125,242
 
Municipal securities7,278
 
 7,278
 
7,493
 
 7,493
 
Corporate bonds25,173
 
 25,173
 
19,033
 
 19,033
 
Derivative instruments(661) 
 (661) 
(701) 
 (701) 
              
Assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:              
Impaired loans9,921
 
 
 9,921
8,310
 
 
 8,310
Other real estate owned1,637
 
 
 1,637
1,733
 
 
 1,733

As of December 31, 2016Fair Value 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Other Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Fair Value 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Other Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets (liabilities) at fair value on a recurring basis:              
Available for sale securities              
Mortgage-backed securities$59,690
 $
 $59,690
 $
$59,690
 $
 $59,690
 $
Collateralized mortgage obligations65,133
 
 65,133
 
65,133
 
 65,133
 
Municipal securities7,219
 
 7,219
 
Corporate bonds24,883
 
 24,883
 
24,883
 
 24,883
 
U.S. treasury securities
 
 
 

 
 
 
Derivative instruments(695) 
 (695) 
(695) 
 (695) 
              
Assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:              
Impaired loans6,065
 
 
 6,065
6,065
 
 
 6,065
Other real estate owned1,692
 
 
 1,692
1,692
 
 
 1,692

There were no transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 during the six months ended 2017 or for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Nonfinancial Assets and Nonfinancial Liabilities
Nonfinancial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016 include certain foreclosed assets which, upon initial recognition, were remeasured and reported at fair value through a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses and certain foreclosed assets which, subsequent to their initial recognition, were remeasured at fair value through a write-down included in current earnings. The fair value of a foreclosed asset is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on observable market data or Level 3 inputs based on customized discounting criteria.


   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

The following table presents foreclosed assets that were remeasured and recorded at fair value as of:
March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 March 31, 2016June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2016
Foreclosed assets remeasured at initial recognition:          
Carrying value of foreclosed assets prior to remeasurement$87
 $78
 $134
$351
 $78
 $43
Charge-offs recognized in the allowance for loan losses(78) (11) (14)(109) (11) (8)
Fair value of foreclosed assets remeasured at initial recognition$9
 $67
 $120
$242
 $67
 $35
          
Foreclosed assets remeasured subsequent to initial recognition:          
Carrying value of foreclosed assets prior to remeasurement$
 $170
 $
$
 $170
 $135
Write-downs included in collection and other real estate owned expense
 (69) 

 (69) (58)
Fair value of foreclosed assets remeasured subsequent to initial recognition$
 $101
 $
$
 $101
 $77

The following tables present quantitative information about nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements as of:
 Fair Value 
Valuation
Technique(s)
 Unobservable Input(s) Range (Weighted Average) Fair Value 
Valuation
Technique(s)
 Unobservable Input(s) Range (Weighted Average)
March 31, 2017        
June 30, 2017        
Impaired loans $9,921
 Fair value of collateral - sales comparison approach Selling costs or other normal adjustments: Real estate Equipment 10%-20% (16%) 10%-20% (14%) $8,310
 Fair value of collateral - sales comparison approach Selling costs or other normal adjustments: Real estate Equipment 10%-20% (16%) 10%-20% (21%)
Other real estate owned $1,637
 Appraisal value of collateral Selling costs or other normal adjustments 10%-20% (16%) $1,733
 Appraisal value of collateral Selling costs or other normal adjustments 10%-20% (16%)
  Fair Value 
Valuation
Technique(s)
 Unobservable Input(s) Range (Weighted Average)
December 31, 2016        
Impaired loans $6,065
 Fair value of collateral - sales comparison approach Selling costs or other normal adjustments: Real estate Equipment 10%-20% (16%) 40%-50% (42%)
Other real estate owned $1,692
 Appraisal value of collateral Selling costs or other normal adjustments 10%-20% (16%)


   
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GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments not previously discussed in this note, as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, are as follows:
 Fair value measurements as of
March 31, 2017 using:
 Fair value measurements as of
June 30, 2017 using:
 Carrying Amount 
Level 1
Inputs
 
Level 2
Inputs
 
Level 3
Inputs
 
Total
Fair Value
 Carrying Amount 
Level 1
Inputs
 
Level 2
Inputs
 
Level 3
Inputs
 
Total
Fair Value
Financial assets:                                            
Cash, due from banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits $143,757
 $115,751
 $28,006
 $
 $143,757
 $83,306
 $54,089
 $29,217
 $
 $83,306
Marketable securities held to maturity 185,837
 
 184,412
 
 184,412
 182,248
 
 184,527
 
 184,527
Loans, net 1,241,215
 
 
 1,246,011
 1,246,011
 1,284,318
 
 
 1,283,241
 1,283,241
Accrued interest receivable 6,304
 
 6,304
 
 6,304
 7,631
 
 7,631
 
 7,631
Nonmarketable equity securities 7,285
 
 7,285
 
 7,285
 7,679
 
 7,679
 
 7,679
Cash surrender value of life insurance 17,922
 
 17,922
 
 17,922
 18,035
 
 18,035
 
 18,035
Financial liabilities:                    
Deposits $1,671,171
 $1,335,456
 $336,371
 $
 $1,671,827
 $1,646,373
 $1,329,161
 $317,418
 $
 $1,646,579
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 12,663
 
 12,663
 
 12,663
 14,153
 
 14,153
 
 14,153
Accrued interest payable 1,010
 
 1,010
 
 1,010
 805
 
 805
 
 805
Other debt 18,929
 
 18,929
 
 18,929
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 25,165
 
 25,163
 
 25,163
 25,161
 
 25,156
 
 25,156
Subordinated debentures 19,310
 
 16,852
 
 16,852
 14,310
 
 11,897
 
 11,897
  Fair value measurements as of
December 31, 2016 using:
  Carrying Amount 
Level 1
Inputs
 
Level 2
Inputs
 
Level 3
Inputs
 
Total
Fair Value
Financial assets:                      
Cash, due from banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits $127,543
 $100,205
 $27,338
 $
 $127,543
Marketable securities held to maturity 189,371
 
 186,155
 
 186,155
Loans, net 1,233,651
 
 
 1,235,306
 1,235,306
Accrued interest receivable 7,419
 
 7,419
 
 7,419
Nonmarketable equity securities 10,500
 
 10,500
 
 10,500
Cash surrender value of life insurance 17,804
 
 17,804
 
 17,804
Financial liabilities:          
Deposits $1,576,791
 $1,234,875
 $342,615
 $
 $1,577,490
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 10,859
 
 10,859
 
 10,859
Accrued interest payable 889
 
 889
 
 889
Other debt 18,286
 
 18,286
 
 18,286
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 55,170
 
 55,160
 
 55,160
Subordinated debentures 19,310
 
 16,809
 
 16,809

The methods and assumptions, not previously presented, used to estimate fair values are described as follows:

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments approximate fair values (Level 1).


   
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   

Loans, net
The fair value of fixed-rate loans and variable-rate loans that reprice on an infrequent basis is estimated by discounting future cash flows using the current interest rates at which similar loans with similar terms would be made to borrowers of similar credit quality (Level 3).

Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
The carrying amounts of bank-owned life insurance approximate their fair value.

Nonmarketable Equity Securities
It is not practical to determine the fair value of Independent Bankers Financial Corporation, Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Reserve Bank and other stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Deposits and Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, passbook savings, and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount) (Level 1). The fair values of deposit liabilities with defined maturities are estimated by discounting future cash flows using interest rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities (Level 2).

Other Borrowings
The fair value of borrowings, consisting of lines of credit, Federal Home Loan Bank advances and Subordinated debentures is estimated by discounting future cash flows using currently available rates for similar financing (Level 2).

Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable
The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values (Level 2).

Off-balance Sheet Instruments
Fair values for off-balance sheet, credit-related financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The fair value of commitments is not material.

NOTE 14 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the maximum potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock and would then share in the net earnings of the Company. Dilutive share equivalents include stock-based awards issued to employees.

Stock options granted by the Company are treated as potential shares in computing earnings per share. Diluted shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of in-the-money awards which is calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount that the employee must pay for exercising stock options, the amount of compensation cost for future service that the Company has not yet recognized, and the amount of tax impact that would be recorded in additional paid-in capital when the award becomes deductible are assumed to be used to repurchase shares.

   
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   


The computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the Company were as follows as of:for the:
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31, 2017 March 31, 20162017 2016 2017 2016
Numerator:          
Net earnings (basic)$3,516
 $2,677
$3,976
 $2,500
 $7,492
 $5,177
Net earnings (diluted)$3,516
 $2,677
$3,976
 $2,500
 $7,492
 $5,177
          
Denominator:          
Weighted-average shares outstanding (basic)8,751,945
 8,968,052
10,019,049
 9,257,995
 9,388,998
 9,113,023
Effect of dilutive securities:          
Common stock equivalent shares from stock options32,465
 9,914
87,776
 9,647
 60,273
 9,647
Weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted)8,784,410
 8,977,966
10,106,825
 9,267,642
 9,449,271
 9,122,670
          
Net earnings per share          
Basic$0.40
 $0.30
$0.40
 $0.27
 $0.80
 $0.57
Diluted$0.40
 $0.30
$0.39
 $0.27
 $0.79
 $0.57


   
(Continued)
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) as well as with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in our Prospectus, filed with the SEC on May 9, 2017 pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), relating to our initial public offering (the “IPO Prospectus”). Unless the context indicates otherwises, references in this Report to “we,” “our,” “us,” and the “Company” refer to Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., a Texas Corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries. References in this Report to “Guaranty Bank & Trust” and the “Bank” refer to Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., a national banking association and our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary.
 
This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and are based on certain assumptions that we believe are reasonable but may prove to be inaccurate. Certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those set forth under “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in our IPO Prospectus, may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected results discussed in the forward-looking statements appearing in this discussion and analysis. We assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements. For additional information concerning forward-looking statements, please read “-Special Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” below.
General
Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. (the “Bank”) was originally chartered as a Texas state banking association over a century ago in 1913, and converted its charter to a national banking association in 2012. Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) wasWe were incorporated in 1990 to serve as the holding company for the Bank.Guaranty Bank & Trust. Since our founding, we have built a reputation based on financial stability and community leadership. In May 2017, the Companywe consummated an initial public offering of itsour common stock, which is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “GNTY.”
We currently operate 26 banking locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, East Texas and Bryan/College Station markets. Our growth has been consistent and primarily organic. Our principal executive office is located at 201 South Jefferson Street, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455, and our telephone number is (903) 572-9881. Our website address is www.gnty.com. Information contained on the Company’sour website does not constitute a part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is not incorporated by reference into this filing or any other report.
As a bank holding company that operates through one segment, we generate most of our revenue from interest on loans and investments, customer service and loan fees, fees related to the sale of mortgage loans, and trust and wealth management services. We incur interest expense on deposits and other borrowed funds, as well as noninterest expense, such as salaries and employee benefits and occupancy expenses. We analyze our ability to maximize income generated from interest earning assets and control the interest expenses of our liabilities, measured as net interest income, through our net interest margin and net interest spread. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings, which are used to fund those assets. Net interest margin is a ratio calculated as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Net interest spread is the difference between rates earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
Changes in market interest rates and the interest rates we earn on interest-earning assets or pay on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as in the volume and types of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing liabilities and shareholders’ equity, are usually the largest drivers of periodic changes in net interest spread, net interest margin and net interest income. Fluctuations in market interest rates are driven by many factors, including governmental monetary policies, inflation, deflation, macroeconomic developments, changes in unemployment, the money supply, political and international conditions and conditions in domestic and foreign financial markets. Periodic changes in the volume and types of loans in our loan portfolio are affected by, among other factors, economic and competitive conditions in Texas, as well as developments affecting the real estate, technology, financial services, insurance, transportation, manufacturing and energy sectors within our target markets and throughout the state of Texas.


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Critical Accounting Policies
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and with general practices within the financial services industry. Application of these principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under current circumstances. These assumptions form the basis for our judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from independent, objective sources. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis. Use of alternative assumptions may have resulted in significantly different estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
We have identified the following accounting policies and estimates that, due to the difficult, subjective or complex judgments and assumptions inherent in those policies and estimates, and the potential sensitivity of our financial statements to those judgments and assumptions, is critical to an understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. We believe that the judgments, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our financial statements are appropriate.
Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
Loans are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by unearned income and an allowance for loan losses. Interest on loans is recognized using the simple-interest method on the daily balances of the principal amounts outstanding. Fees associated with the originating of loans and certain direct loan origination costs are netted and the net amount is deferred and recognized over the life of the loan as an adjustment of yield.
The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when there is a clear indication that the borrower’s cash flow may not be sufficient to meet payments as they become due, which is generally when a loan is 90 days past due. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, all previously accrued and unpaid interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized on a cash basis as long as the remaining book balance of the asset is deemed to be collectible. If collectability is questionable, then cash payments are applied to principal. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement.
The allowance for loan losses is an estimated amount management believes is adequate to absorb inherent losses on existing loans that may be uncollectible based upon review and evaluation of our loan portfolio. Management’s periodic evaluation of the allowance is based on general economic conditions, the financial condition of borrowers, the value and liquidity of collateral, delinquency, prior loan loss experience and the results of periodic reviews of the portfolio.
The allowance for loan losses is comprised of two components. The first component, the general reserve, is determined in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance that considers historical loss rates for the last five years adjusted for qualitative factors based upon general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to us. Such qualitative factors include current local economic conditions and trends including unemployment, changes in lending staff, policies and procedures, changes in credit concentrations, changes in the trends and severity of problem loans and changes in trends in volume and terms of loans. These qualitative factors serve to compensate for additional areas of uncertainty inherent in the portfolio that are not reflected in our historic loss factors. For purposes of determining the general reserve, the loan portfolio, less cash secured loans, government guaranteed loans and impaired loans, is multiplied by our adjusted historical loss rate. The second component of the allowance for loan losses, the specific reserve, is determined in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance based on probable and incurred losses on specific classified loans.
The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries).
Due to our growth over the past several years, a portion of the loans in our portfolio and our lending relationships are of relatively recent origin. The new loan portfolios have limited delinquency and credit loss history and have not yet exhibited an observable loss trend. The credit quality of loans in theses loan portfolios are impacted by delinquency status and debt service coverage generated by the borrowers’ business and fluctuations in the value of real estate collateral. Management considers delinquency status to be the most meaningful indicator of the credit quality of one-to-four single family residential, home equity loans and lines of credit and other consumer loans. In general, loans do


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not begin to show signs of credit deterioration or default until they have been outstanding for some period of time, a process we refers to as “seasoning.” As a result, a portfolio of older loans will usually behave more predictably than a portfolio of newer loans. We consider the majority of our loans to be “seasoned” and that the credit quality and current level of delinquencies and defaults represents the level of reserve needed in the allowance for loan losses. If delinquencies and defaults were to increase, we may be required to increase our provision for loan losses, which would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Delinquency statistics are updated at least monthly. Internal risk ratings are considered the most meaningful indicator of credit quality for new commercial and industrial, construction, and commercial real estate loans. Internal risk ratings are a key factor in identifying loans that are individually evaluated for impairment and impact management’s estimates of loss factors used in determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses. Internal risk ratings are updated on a continuous basis.
Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible.
Our policy requires measurement of the allowance for an impaired collateral dependent loan based on the fair value of the collateral. Other loan impairments are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or the loan’s observable market price. At March 31,As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, all significant impaired loans have been determined to be collateral dependent and the allowance for loss has been measured utilizing the estimated fair value of the collateral.
From time to time, we modify our loan agreement with a borrower. A modified loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring when two conditions are met: (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and (ii) concessions are made by us that would not otherwise be considered for a borrower with similar credit risk characteristics. Modifications to loan terms may include a lower interest rate, a reduction of principal, or a longer term to maturity. We review each troubled debt restructured loan and determine on a case by case basis if the loan is subject to impairment and the need for a specific allowance for loan loss allocation. An allowance for loan loss allocation is based on either the present value of estimated future cash flows or the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral.
We have certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income with an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on a regular basis and makes changes as appropriate. Management receives frequent reports related to loan originations, quality, concentrations, delinquencies, non-performing and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions, both by type of loan and geography.
Commercial and industrial loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower’s ability to operate profitably and effectively. Underwriting standards are designed to determine whether the borrower possesses sound business ethics and practices and to evaluate current and projected cash flows to determine the ability of the borrower to repay their obligations as agreed. Commercial and industrial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and, secondarily, on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory, and include personal guarantees.
Real estate loans are also subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial and industrial loans. These loans are underwritten primarily based on projected cash flows and, secondarily, as loans secured by real estate. The repayment of real estate loans is generally largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loans or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing our real estate portfolio are generally diverse in terms of type and geographic location throughout the State of Texas. This diversity helps us reduce the exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry.
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collateral, if secured, which must be perfected. The relatively small individual dollar amounts of consumer loans that are spread over numerous individual borrowers also minimizes risk.
Marketable Securities

Securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Securities are classified as available for sale when they might be sold before maturity. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. Interest income includes amortization and accretion of purchase premiums and discounts. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.  For securities in an unrealized loss position, management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings.  For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and 2) OTTI related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income.  The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis.

Fair Values of Financial Instruments

Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates. The fair value estimates of existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments do not include the value of anticipated future business or the value of assets and liabilities not considered financial instruments.

Emerging Growth Company
The JOBS Act permits an “emerging growth company” to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies. However, we have “opted out” of this provision. As a result, we will comply with new or revised accounting standards to the same extent that compliance is required for non-emerging growth companies. Our decision to opt out of the extended transition period under the JOBS Act is irrevocable.
Acquisitions Affecting Year-over-Year Comparability
The comparability of our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 to the three months ended March 31, 2016 is affected by purchased or de novo locations opened during the period. In May and December, 2016, we opened de novo branch locations in Denton and College Station, Texas, respectively. On the close of business August 6, 2016, we purchased certain assets and assumed certain liabilities associated with a former branch location of a non-related bank in Denton, Texas. Therefore, the results of the purchased and de novo operations were included in our results of operations during 2017 but were not included in our results of operations for 2016.

Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations for the ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016
Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our results of operations compares our results of operations for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 with the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. The results of operations for the


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three six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for all of the year ending December 31, 2017.
Net earnings were $3.5$7.5 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, as compared to $2.7$5.2 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. The following table presents key earnings data for the periods indicated:


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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2017 20162017 2016
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net earnings$3,516
 $2,677
$7,492
 $5,177
Net earnings per common share      
-basic0.40
 0.30
0.80
 0.57
-diluted0.40
 0.30
0.79
 0.57
Net interest margin(1)
3.34% 3.21%3.37% 3.24%
Net interest rate spread(2)
3.15% 3.02%3.16% 3.05%
Return on average assets0.76% 0.62%0.80% 0.59%
Return on average equity9.72% 7.61%9.23% 7.22%
Average equity to average total assets7.77% 8.12%8.67% 8.20%
Dividend payout ratio32.50% 45.61%
(1) Net interest margin is equal to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(2) Net interest rate spread is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.

Net Interest Income
Our operating results depend primarily on our net interest income. Fluctuations in market interest rates impact the yield and rates paid on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, respectively. Changes in the amount and type of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities also impact our net interest income. To evaluate net interest income, we measure and monitor (1) yields on our loans and other interest-earning assets, (2) the costs of our deposits and other funding sources, (3) our net interest spread and (4) our net interest margin. Because noninterest-bearing sources of funds, such as noninterest-bearing deposits and shareholders’ equity also fund interest-earning assets, net interest margin includes the benefit of these noninterest-bearing sources.
Net interest income for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 was $14.2$29.0 million compared to $12.8$26.1 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016, an increase of $1.4$2.9 million, or 11.2%11.1%. The increase in net interest income was comprised of a $1.7$3.4 million, or 10.8%10.7%, increase in interest income offset by a $229,000,$471,000, or 8.6%8.7%, increase in interest expense. The growth in interest income was primarily attributable to a $141.9$127.6 million, or 13.0%11.3%, increase in average loans outstanding for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, compared to the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016, partially offsetfurther improved by a 0.02% decrease0.03% increase in the average yield on total loans. The increase in average loans outstanding was primarily due to organic growth in all of our markets and continuing maturity of de novo and acquired locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and Bryan/College Station markets. The $229,000$471,000 increase in interest expense for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 was primarily related to a $67.8$79.9 million, or 5.7%6.81%, increase in average interest-bearing deposits over the same period in 2016. The majority of this increase iswas due to organic growth, primarily in money market accounts, driven in part by favorable rates that were offered in our Bryan/College Station and Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex markets. For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.34%3.37% and 3.15%3.16%, respectively, compared to 3.21%3.24% and 3.02%3.05% for the same period in 2016, which reflects the increases in interest income discussed above relative to the increases in interest expense.
Average Balance Sheet Amounts, Interest Earned and Yield Analysis
The following table presents an analysis of net interest income and net interest spread for the periods indicated, including average outstanding balances for each each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the interest earned or paid on such amounts, and the average rate earned or paid on such assets or liabilities, respectively. The table also sets forth the net interest margin on average total interest-earning assets for the same periods. Interest earned on loans that are classified as nonaccrual is not recognized in income; however the balances are reflected in average outstanding balances for the period. For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016,


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the amount of interest income not recognized on nonaccrual loans was not material. Any nonaccrual loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.


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For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2017 20162017 2016
Average Outstanding Balance Interest Earned/ Interest Paid Average Yield/ Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Earned/ Interest Paid Average Yield/ RateAverage Outstanding Balance Interest Earned/ Interest Paid Average Yield/ Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Earned/ Interest Paid Average Yield/ Rate
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Assets                      
Interest-earnings assets:                      
Total loans(1)
$1,233,126
 $14,415
 4.74% $1,091,213
 $12,914
 4.76%$1,253,670
 $29,629
 4.77% $1,126,049
 $26,563
 4.74%
Securities available for sale187,648
 1,104
 2.39% 280,951
 1,421
 2.03%202,421
 2,302
 2.29% 243,626
 2,348
 1.94%
Securities held to maturity187,621
 1,129
 2.44% 143,723
 961
 2.69%186,064
 2,252
 2.44% 171,854
 2,297
 2.69%
Nonmarketable equity securities8,745
 256
 11.87% 7,728
 47
 2.45%7,251
 320
 8.90% 8,268
 132
 3.21%
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks112,362
 232
 0.84% 82,130
 126
 0.62%89,189
 425
 0.96% 74,228
 224
 0.61%
Total interest-earning assets1,729,502
 $17,136
 4.02% 1,605,745
 $15,469
 3.87%1,738,595
 $34,928
 4.05% 1,624,025
 $31,564
 3.91%
Allowance for loan losses(11,564)     (9,452)    (11,810)     (10,053)    
Noninterest-earnings assets144,338
     135,864
    144,418
     136,638
    
Total assets$1,862,276
     $1,732,157
    $1,871,203
     $1,750,610
    
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                      
Interest-bearing liabilities:                      
Interest-bearing deposits$1,254,317
 $2,404
 0.78% $1,186,521
 $2,186
 0.74%$1,252,962
 $5,031
 0.81% $1,173,073
 $4,462
 0.76%
Advances from FHLB and Fed Funds Purchased49,389
 68
 0.56% 23,759
 52
 0.88%
Advances from FHLB and fed funds purchased37,209
 112
 0.61% 51,603
 143
 0.56%
Other debt18,693
 205
 4.45% 18,006
 194
 4.33%13,534
 325
 4.84% 15,506
 348
 4.51%
Subordinated debentures19,310
 207
 4.35% 21,310
 222
 4.19%18,023
 395
 4.42% 20,810
 439
 4.24%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase11,075
 11
 0.40% 11,343
 12
 0.43%12,263
 25
 0.41% 12,422
 25
 0.40%
Total interest-bearing liabilities1,352,784
 $2,895
 0.87% 1,260,939
 $2,666
 0.85%1,333,991
 $5,888
 0.89% 1,273,414
 $5,417
 0.86%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:                      
Noninterest-bearing deposits358,581
     325,469
    368,341
     328,178
    
Accrued interest and other liabilities6,149
     5,063
    6,576
     5,516
    
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities364,730
     330,532
    374,917
     333,694
    
Shareholders’ equity144,762
     140,686
    162,295
     143,502
    
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,862,276
     $1,732,157
    $1,871,203
     $1,750,610
    
Net interest rate spread(2)
    3.15%     3.02%    3.16%     3.05%
Net interest income  $14,241
     $12,803
    $29,040
     $26,147
  
Net interest margin(3)
    3.34%     3.21%    3.37%     3.24%
(1) Includes average outstanding balances of loans held for sale of $1.6$2.8 million and $3.2$3.0 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
(2) Net interest rate spread is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin is equal to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

The following table presents the change in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated for each major component of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and distinguishes between the changes attributable to changes in volume and interest rates. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated to rate.


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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 vs. 2016For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 vs. 2016
Increase (Decrease)  Increase (Decrease)  
Due to Change in Total IncreaseDue to Change in Total Increase
Volume Rate (Decrease)Volume Rate (Decrease)
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:          
Total loans$6,728
 $(5,227) $1,501
$6,082
 $(3,016) $3,066
Securities available for sale(2,226) 1,909
 (317)(945) 899
 (46)
Securities held to maturity1,071
 (903) 168
347
 (392) (45)
Nonmarketable equity securities121
 88
 209
(91) 279
 188
Interest-earning deposits in other banks253
 (147) 106
144
 57
 201
Total increase (decrease) in interest income$5,947
 $(4,280) $1,667
$5,537
 $(2,173) $3,364
          
Interest-bearing liabilities:          
Interest-bearing deposits$527
 $(309) $218
$647
 $(78) $569
Advances from FHLB and Fed funds Purchased143
 (127) 16
Advances from FHLB and fed funds purchased(87) 56
 (31)
Other debt31
 (20) 11
(95) 72
 (23)
Subordinated debentures(87) 72
 (15)(123) 79
 (44)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase(1) 
 (1)(1) 1
 
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense613
 (384) 229
Total increase in interest expense340
 131
 471
Increase (decrease) in net interest income$5,334
 $(3,896) $1,438
$5,197
 $(2,304) $2,893

Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses is a charge to income in order to bring our allowance for loan losses to a level deemed appropriate by management based on factors such as historical loss experience, trends in classified and past due loans, volume and growth in the loan portfolio, current economic conditions in our markets and value of the underlying collateral. Loans are charged off against the allowance for loan losses when determined appropriate. Although management believes it uses the best information available to make determinations with respect to the provision for loan losses, future adjustments may be necessary if economic conditions differ from the assumptions used in making the determination.
The provision for loan losses for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 was $650,000$1.5 million compared to $450,000$2.4 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. The increasedecrease in the provision expense is directlywas related to one large loan growthrelationship whose repayment ability deteriorated in the respective period.prior year, thus increasing a specific reserve allocated to the borrower during the prior year. Net charge offs were $206,000$409,000 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 compared to $48,000$57,000 for the same period in 2016. The increase in net charge offs was attributable primarily to charge-offs in our one-to-four family and consumer portfolios during the first six months of 2017.
Noninterest Income
Our primary sources of recurring noninterest income are service charges on deposit accounts, merchant and debit card fees, fiduciary income, gains on the sale of loans, and income from bank-owned life insurance. Noninterest income does not include loan origination fees to the extent they exceed the direct loan origination costs, which are generally recognized over the life of the related loan as an adjustment to yield using the interest method.


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The following table presents components of noninterest income for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016 and the period-over-period variations in the categories of noninterest income:


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For the Three Months Ended March 31, Increase (Decrease)For the Six Months Ended June 30, Increase (Decrease)
2017 2016 2017 v. 20162017 2016 2017 v. 2016
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest income:          
Service charges on deposit accounts$877
 $823
 $54
$1,815
 $1,711
 $104
Merchant and debit card fees732
 650
 82
1,523
 1,336
 187
Fiduciary income350
 349
 1
693
 694
 (1)
Gain on sales of loans429
 226
 203
901
 745
 156
Bank-owned life insurance income117
 118
 (1)231
 225
 6
Gain on sales of investment securities
 37
 (37)25
 18
 7
Loan processing fee income145
 142
 3
308
 312
 (4)
Other632
 546
 86
Other noninterest income1,302
 1,159
 143
Total noninterest income$3,282
 $2,891
 $391
$6,798
 $6,200
 $598

Total noninterest income increased $391,000,$598,000, or 13.5%9.65%, for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. SignificantMaterial changes in the components of noninterest income are discussed below.
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts. We earn fees from our customers for deposit-related services, and these fees constitute a significant and predictable component of our noninterest income. Service charges on deposit accounts were $877,000$1.8 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, which increased over the same period in 2016 by $54,000,$104,000, or 6.6%6.1%. This increase in service charges was due in part to our deposit growth during the same period and a new deposit service charge and fee schedule implemented during February 2017.
Merchant and Debit Card Fees. We earn interchange income related to the activity of our customers’ merchant debit card usage. Debit card interchange income was $732,000$1.5 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 compared to $650,000$1.3 million for the same period in 2016, an increase of $82,000,$187,000, or 12.6%14.0%. The increase was primarily due to growth in the number of demand deposit accounts and debit card usage volume during 2017.
Gain on Sales of Loans. We originate long-term fixed-rate mortgage loans for resale into the secondary market.  We sold 79160 loans for $14.4$29.4 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 compared to 40138 loans for $8.8$27.1 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. Gain on sale of loans was $429,000$901,000 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, an increase of $203,000,$156,000, or 89.8%20.9%, compared to $226,000$745,000 for the same period in 2016, which reflects an increase in mortgage volume and the number of loans sold.
Other. This category includes a variety of other income producing activities, including mortgage loan origination fees, wire transfer fees, loan administration fees, and other fee income. Other noninterest income increased $86,000,$143,000, or 15.8%12.3%, for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 due primarily to the growth in our loan portfolio and increased mortgage origination volume causing an increase in fee income generated from loan administration fees and income from mortgage loan origination and processing fees.
Noninterest Expense
Generally, noninterest expense is composed of all employee expenses and costs associated with operating our facilities, obtaining and retaining customer relationships and providing bank services. The largest component of noninterest expense is salaries and employee benefits. Noninterest expense also includes operational expenses, such as occupancy expenses, depreciation and amortization of our facilities and our furniture, fixtures and office equipment, professional and regulatory fees, including FDIC assessments, data processing expenses, and advertising and promotion expenses.


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For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, noninterest expense totaled $12.0$24.0 million, an increase of $568,000$1.1 million million, or 4.9%4.77%, compared to $11.5$22.9 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the major categories of noninterest expense:     


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 For the Three Months Ended March 31, Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 2017 v. 2016
 (Dollars in thousands)
Employee compensation and benefits$6,987
 $6,450
 $537
Non-staff expenses:     
Occupancy expenses1,748
 1,747
 1
Amortization264
 242
 22
Software support fees483
 476
 7
FDIC insurance assessment fees191
 300
 (109)
Legal and professional fees361
 451
 (90)
Advertising and promotions241
 202
 39
Telecommunication expense143
 162
 (19)
ATM and debit card expense249
 269
 (20)
Director and committee fees259
 228
 31
Other1,119
 950
 169
Total noninterest expense$12,045
 $11,477
 $568


Significant
 For the Six Months Ended June 30, Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 2017 v. 2016
 (Dollars in thousands)
Employee compensation and benefits$13,427
 $12,687
 $740
Non-staff expenses:     
Occupancy expenses3,614
 3,476
 138
Amortization523
 479
 44
Software and Technology1,000
 917
 83
FDIC insurance assessment fees365
 600
 (235)
Legal and professional fees780
 877
 (97)
Advertising and promotions576
 474
 102
Telecommunication expense284
 308
 (24)
ATM and debit card expense513
 502
 11
Director and committee fees507
 458
 49
Other noninterest expense2,362
 2,082
 280
Total noninterest expense$23,951
 $22,860
 $1,091

Material changes in the components of noninterest expense are discussed below.
Employee Compensation and Benefits. Salaries and employee benefits are the largest component of noninterest expense and include payroll expense, the cost of incentive compensation, benefit plans, health insurance and payroll taxes. Salaries and employee benefits were $7.0$13.4 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, an increase of $537,000,$740,000, or 8.3%5.8%, compared to $6.5$12.7 million for the same period in 2016. The increase was due primarily to an increase in per employee salaries, as well as increased health insurance expenses, bonus expense, benefit plan expenses and payroll taxes. As of March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, we had 399395 and 392399 full-time equivalent employees, respectively, an increasea decrease of sevenfour employees.
Occupancy Expenses. Occupancy expenses were $3.6 million and $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase of $138,000, or 4.0%, resulted primarily from additional lease expense of banking centers totaling $94,000 and an increase in ad valorem taxes of $66,000, primarily associated with repossessed assets.
FDIC Insurance Assessment Fees. FDIC assessment fees were $191,000$365,000 and $300,000$600,000 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease of $109,000,$235,000, or 36.3%39.2%, resulted from the effect of an update in our accounting methodology during 2016 related to accrual of the assessment fees and an increased one time expense in the prior period.
Legal and Professional Fees. Legal and professional fees, which include audit, loan review and regulatory assessments, were $361,000 and $451,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease of $90,000, or 20.0%, was primarily due to a decrease in third-party investment advisory fees related to our Wealth Management Group during 2017.
Advertising and Promotions. Advertising and promotion related expenses were $241,000$576,000 and $202,000$474,000 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase of $39,000,$102,000, or 19.3%21.5%, was primarily due to additional advertising expenses related to our two locations in Denton, Texas and three locations in Bryan/College Station, Texas.
Director and Committee Fees. We pay fees to our board of directors for their attendance at board and committee meetings for both the Company and the Bank. Director and committee fees paid were $259,000 and $228,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The expense increased $31,000, or 13.6%, due to an increase in the per meeting fees paid to directors effective January 1, 2017.
Other. This category includes operating and administrative expenses, such as stock option expense, expenses and losses related to repossession of assets, small hardware and software purchases, expense of the value of stock appreciation rights, losses incurred on problem assets, OREO related expenses, gains or losses on the sale of OREO,


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business development expenses (i.e., travel and entertainment, charitable contributions and club memberships), insurance and security expenses. Other noninterest expense increased to $1.1$2.4 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, compared to $950,000$2.1 million for the same period in 2016, an increase of $169,000,$280,000, or 17.8%13.4%. The increase was primarily due to additional stock appreciation rights and stock option expenses of $112,000$256,000 during the comparable periods.


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Income Tax Expense
The amount of income tax expense we incur is influenced by the amounts of our pre-tax income, tax-exempt income and other nondeductible expenses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at current income tax rates in effect for the period in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, income tax expense totaled $1.3$2.9 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Our effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 were 28.22% and 26.95%, respectively.
Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our results of operations compares our results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2017 with the three months ended June 30, 2016. The results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017.
Net earnings were $4.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The following table presents key earnings data for the periods indicated:
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 2017 2016
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net earnings$3,976
 $2,500
Net earnings per common share   
-basic0.40
 0.27
-diluted0.39
 0.27
Net interest margin(1)
3.40% 3.27%
Net interest rate spread(2)
3.17% 3.08%
Return on average assets0.85% 0.57%
Return on average equity8.85% 6.83%
Average equity to average total assets9.55% 8.27%
(1) Net interest margin is equal to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(2) Net interest rate spread is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was $14.8 million compared to $13.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, an increase of $1.5 million, or 10.9%. The increase in net interest income was comprised of a $1.7 million, or 10.5%, increase in interest income offset by a $242,000, or 8.8%, increase in interest expense. The growth in interest income was primarily attributable to a $113.1 million, or 9.7%, increase in average loans outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2017, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2016, and further improved by a 0.06% increase in the average yield on total loans. The increase in average loans outstanding was primarily due to organic growth in all of our markets and continuing maturity of de novo and acquired locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and Bryan/College Station markets. The $242,000 increase in interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily related to a $92.0 million, or 7.9%, increase in average interest-bearing deposits over the same period in 2016, and an increase in the average rate of 0.05%. The majority of this increase was due to organic growth, primarily in money market accounts, driven in part by favorable rates that were offered in our Bryan/College Station and Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex markets. For the three months ended June 30, 2017, net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.40% and 3.17%, respectively, compared to 3.27% and


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3.08% for the same period in 2016, which reflects the increases in interest income discussed above relative to the increases in interest expense.
Average Balance Sheet Amounts, Interest Earned and Yield Analysis
The following table presents an analysis of net interest income and net interest spread for the periods indicated, including average outstanding balances for each each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the interest earned or paid on such amounts, and the average rate earned or paid on such assets or liabilities, respectively. The table also sets forth the net interest margin on average total interest-earning assets for the same periods. Interest earned on loans that are classified as nonaccrual is not recognized in income; however the balances are reflected in average outstanding balances for the period. For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the amount of interest income not recognized on nonaccrual loans was not material. Any nonaccrual loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 2017 2016
 Average Outstanding Balance Interest Earned/ Interest Paid Average Yield/ Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Earned/ Interest Paid Average Yield/ Rate
 (Dollars in thousands)
Assets           
Interest-earnings assets:           
Total loans(1) 
$1,273,989
 $15,214
 4.79% $1,160,885
 $13,649
 4.73%
Securities available for sale217,031
 1,198
 2.21% 206,302
 927
 1.81%
Securities held to maturity184,524
 1,123
 2.44% 199,985
 1,336
 2.69%
Nonmarketable equity securities5,774
 64
 4.45% 8,808
 85
 3.88%
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks66,272
 193
 1.17% 66,325
 98
 0.59%
Total interest-earning assets1,747,590
 $17,792
 4.08% 1,642,305
 $16,095
 3.94%
Allowance for loan losses(12,054)     (10,653)    
Noninterest-earnings assets144,489
     137,411
    
Total assets$1,880,025
     $1,769,063
    
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity           
Interest-bearing liabilities:           
Interest-bearing deposits$1,251,623
 $2,627
 0.84% $1,159,625
 $2,276
 0.79%
Advances from FHLB and fed funds purchased25,163
 44
 0.70% 79,448
 91
 0.46%
Other debt8,431
 120
 5.71% 13,007
 154
 4.76%
Subordinated debentures16,750
 188
 4.50% 20,310
 217
 4.30%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase13,437
 14
 0.42% 13,501
 13
 0.39%
Total interest-bearing liabilities1,315,404
 $2,993
 0.91% 1,285,891
 $2,751
 0.86%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:           
Noninterest-bearing deposits377,994
     330,887
    
Accrued interest and other liabilities6,991
     5,967
    
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities384,985
     336,854
    
Shareholders’ equity179,636
     146,318
    
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,880,025
     $1,769,063
    
Net interest rate spread(2)
    3.17%     3.08%
Net interest income  $14,799
     $13,344
  
Net interest margin(3)
    3.40%     3.27%
(1) Includes average outstanding balances of loans held for sale of $1.4 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
(2) Net interest rate spread is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
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The following table presents the change in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated for each major component of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and distinguishes between the changes attributable to changes in volume and interest rates. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated to rate.
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 vs. 2016
 Increase (Decrease)  
 Due to Change in Total Increase
 Volume Rate (Decrease)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:     
Total loans$5,418
 $(3,853) $1,565
Securities available for sale238
 33
 271
Securities held to maturity(377) 164
 (213)
Nonmarketable equity securities(135) 114
 (21)
Interest-earning deposits in other banks(1) 96
 95
Total increase (decrease) in interest income$5,143
 $(3,446) $1,697
      
Interest-bearing liabilities:     
Interest-bearing deposits$774
 $(423) $351
Advances from FHLB and fed funds purchased(381) 334
 (47)
Other debt(261) 227
 (34)
Subordinated debentures(160) 131
 (29)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 1
 1
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense(28) 270
 242
Increase (decrease) in net interest income$5,171
 $(3,716) $1,455

Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was $800,000 compared to $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The decrease in the provision expense was related to one large loan relationship whose repayment ability deteriorated in the prior year, thus increasing a specific reserve allocated to the borrower during the prior year. Net charge offs were $203,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to $9,000 for the same period in 2016.
Noninterest Income
The following table presents components of noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 and the period-over-period variations in the categories of noninterest income:


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 For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 2017 v. 2016
 (Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest income:     
Service charges on deposit accounts$938
 $888
 $50
Merchant and debit card fees791
 686
 105
Fiduciary income343
 345
 (2)
Gain on sales of loans472
 519
 (47)
Bank-owned life insurance income114
 107
 7
Gain (loss) on sales of investment securities25
 (19) 44
Loan processing fee income163
 170
 (7)
Other noninterest income670
 613
 57
Total noninterest income$3,516
 $3,309
 $207

Total noninterest income increased $207,000, or 6.3%, for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. Material changes in the components of noninterest income are discussed below.
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts. We earn fees from our customers for deposit-related services, and these fees constitute a significant and predictable component of our noninterest income. Service charges on deposit accounts were $938,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017, which increased over the same period in 2016 by $50,000, or 5.6%. This increase in service charges was due in part to our deposit growth during the same period and a new deposit service charge and fee schedule implemented during February 2017.
Merchant and Debit Card Fees. We earn interchange income related to the activity of our customers’ merchant debit card usage. Debit card interchange income was $791,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to $686,000 for the same period in 2016, an increase of $105,000, or 15.3%. The increase was primarily due to growth in the number of demand deposit accounts and debit card usage volume during 2017.
Other. This category includes a variety of other income producing activities, including mortgage loan origination fees, wire transfer fees, loan administration fees, and other fee income. Other noninterest income increased $57,000, or 9.3%, for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 due primarily to the growth in our loan portfolio and increased mortgage origination volume causing an increase in fee income generated from loan administration fees and income from mortgage loan origination and processing fees.
Noninterest Expense
For the three months ended June 30, 2017, noninterest expense totaled $11.9 million, an increase of $523,000, or 4.6%, compared to $11.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the major categories of noninterest expense:     


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 For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 2017 v. 2016
 (Dollars in thousands)
Employee compensation and benefits$6,440
 $6,237
 $203
Non-staff expenses:     
Occupancy expenses1,866
 1,729
 137
Amortization259
 237
 22
Software and Technology517
 441
 76
FDIC insurance assessment fees174
 300
 (126)
Legal and professional fees419
 426
 (7)
Advertising and promotions335
 272
 63
Telecommunication expense141
 146
 (5)
ATM and debit card expense264
 233
 31
Director and committee fees248
 230
 18
Other noninterest expense1,243
 1,132
 111
Total noninterest expense$11,906
 $11,383
 $523

Material changes in the components of noninterest expense are discussed below.
Employee Compensation and Benefits. Salaries and employee benefits are the largest component of noninterest expense and include payroll expense, the cost of incentive compensation, benefit plans, health insurance and payroll taxes. Salaries and employee benefits were $6.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, an increase of $203,000, or 3.3%, compared to $6.2 million for the same period in 2016. The increase was due primarily to an increase in per employee salaries, as well as increased health insurance expenses, benefit plan expenses and payroll taxes. As of June 30, 2017 and 2016, we had 395 and 399 full-time equivalent employees, respectively, a decrease of four employees.
Occupancy Expenses. Occupancy expenses were $1.9 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase of $137,000, or 7.9%, resulted primarily from additional lease expense of banking centers of $53,000 and an increase in ad valorem taxes of $72,000, primarily associated with repossessed assets.
Software and Technology Fees. Software and technology fees consist of fees paid to third parties for support of software and technology products. Software support fee expense was $517,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017, compared to $441,000 for the same period in 2016, an increase of $76,000, or 17.2%. The increase resulted primarily from the addition of new technology related to remote deposit capture and general increases in support and technology contract costs.
FDIC Insurance Assessment Fees. FDIC assessment fees were $174,000 and $300,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease of $126,000, or 42.0%, resulted from the effect of an update in our accounting methodology during 2016 related to accrual of the assessment fees and an increased one time expense in the prior period.
Advertising and Promotions. Advertising and promotion related expenses were $335,000 and $272,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase of $63,000, or 23.2%, was primarily due to additional advertising expenses related to our two locations in Denton, Texas and three locations in Bryan/College Station, Texas.
Other. This category includes operating and administrative expenses, such as stock option expense, expenses and losses related to repossession of assets, small hardware and software purchases, expense of the value of stock appreciation rights, losses incurred on problem assets, OREO related expenses, gains or losses on the sale of OREO, business development expenses (i.e., travel and entertainment, charitable contributions and club memberships), insurance and security expenses. Other noninterest expense increased to $1.2 million for the three months ended


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June 30, 2017, compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2016, an increase of $111,000, or 9.81%. The increase was primarily due to additional stock appreciation rights expense of $138,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2017.
Income Tax Expense
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, income tax expense totaled $1.6 million and $820,000, respectively. Our effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, were 27.19%29.11% and 28.93%24.70%, respectively.
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition discusses and analyzes the financial condition of the Company as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

Assets
Our total assets increased $72.9$84.1 million, or 4.0%4.6%, from $1.83$1.8 billion as of December 31, 2016 to $1.90$1.9 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2017. Our asset growth was primarily due to increases in our loan portfolio,and securities portfolios, offset by decreases in federal funds sold and securities portfolio.other assets.

Loan Portfolio
Our primary source of income is derived through interest earned on loans to small- to medium-sized businesses, commercial companies, professionals and individuals located in our primary market areas. A substantial portion of our loan portfolio consists of commercial and industrial loans and real estate loans secured by commercial real estate properties located in our primary market areas. Our loan portfolio represents the highest yielding component of our earning asset base.
Our loan portfolio is the largest category of our earning assets. As of March 31,June 30, 2017, total loans were $1.25$1.30 billion, an increase of $8.0$51.7 million, or 0.6%4.2%, from the December 31, 2016.2016 balance of $1.25 billion. In addition to these amounts, $1.4$2.4 million and $2.6 million in loanloans were classified as held for sale as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Total loans, excluding those held for sale, as a percentage of deposits were 74.99%78.8% and 78.97%79.0% as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Total loans, excluding those held for sale, as a percentage of total assets were 65.91%67.8% and 68.10%68.1% as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.


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The following table summarizes our loan portfolio by type of loan and dollar and percentage change from December 31, 2016 to March 31,June 30, 2017:
As of March 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2016 Dollar Change Percent ChangeAs of June 30, 2017 As of December 31, 2016 Dollar Change Percent Change
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial$205,903
 $223,997
 $(18,094) (8.10)%$217,497
 $223,997
 $(6,500) (2.90)%
Real estate:              
Construction and development152,760
 129,366
 23,394
 18.10 %177,600
 129,366
 48,234
 37.28 %
Commercial real estate372,855
 367,656
 5,199
 1.40 %378,722
 367,656
 11,066
 3.01 %
Farmland62,130
 62,362
 (232) (0.40)%63,839
 62,362
 1,477
 2.37 %
1-4 family residential360,873
 362,952
 (2,079) (0.60)%356,457
 362,952
 (6,495) (1.79)%
Multi-family residential23,943
 26,079
 (2,136) (8.20)%28,833
 26,079
 2,754
 10.56 %
Consumer53,206
 53,822
 (616) (1.10)%
Consumer and overdrafts52,041
 53,822
 (1,781) (3.31)%
Agricultural21,473
 18,901
 2,572
 13.60 %21,854
 18,901
 2,953
 15.62 %
Total loans held for investment$1,253,143
 $1,245,135
 $8,008
 0.60 %$1,296,843
 $1,245,135
 $51,708
 4.15 %
              
Total loans held for sale$1,446
 $2,563
 $(1,117) (43.60)%$2,435
 $2,563
 $(128) (4.99)%
Nonperforming Assets
Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. In general, we place loans on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due. We also place loans on nonaccrual status if they are less than 90 days past due if the collection of principal or interest is in doubt. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed from income. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are, in management’s opinion, reasonably assured.
We believe our conservative lending approach and focused management of nonperforming assets has resulted in sound asset quality and timely resolution of problem assets. We have several procedures in place to assist us in maintaining the overall quality of our loan portfolio. We have established underwriting guidelines to be followed by our bankers, and we also monitor our delinquency levels for any negative or adverse trends. There can be no assurance, however, that our loan portfolio will not become subject to increasing pressures from deteriorating borrower credit due to general economic conditions.
We had $8.2$9.2 million in nonperforming assets as of March 31,June 30, 2017, compared to $9.6 million as of December 31, 2016. We had $3.1$4.0 million in nonperforming loans as of March 31,June 30, 2017, compared to $4.4 million as of December 31, 2016. The $1.3$0.5 million, or 30.5%10.2%, decrease in our nonperforming (nonaccrual) loans from December 31, 2016 to March 31,June 30, 2017 primarily relates to one loan relationship in the amount of $1.7 million that was previously classified as nonaccrual but returned to accrual status in accordance with the terms of our loan policy, which was partially offset by smaller balance loans that entered non-accrual status during the period.


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The following table presents information regarding nonperforming assets and loans as of:
March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans$3,066
 $4,409
$3,958
 $4,409
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due
 

 
Total nonperforming loans3,066
 4,409
3,958
 4,409
Other real estate owned:      
Commercial real estate, construction and development, and farmland1,084
 1,074
1,046
 1,074
Residential real estate553
 618
687
 618
Total other real estate owned1,637
 1,692
1,733
 1,692
Repossessed assets owned3,526
 3,530
3,501
 3,530
Total other assets owned5,163
 5,222
5,234
 5,222
Total nonperforming assets$8,229
 $9,631
$9,192
 $9,631
Restructured loans-nonaccrual$42
 $90
$
 $43
Restructured loans-accruing330
 415
323
 462
Ratio of nonperforming loans total loans(1)(2)
0.24% 0.35%
Ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans(1)(2)
0.31% 0.35%
Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets0.43% 0.53%0.48% 0.53%
(1) Excludes loans held for sale of $1.4$2.4 million and $2.6 million as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
(2) Restructured loans-nonaccrual are included in nonaccrual loans which are a component of nonperforming loans.

The following table presents nonaccrual loans by category as of:
March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans by category:      
Real estate:      
Construction and development$
 $1,825
$
 $1,825
Commercial real estate136
 415
708
 415
Farmland163
 176
163
 176
1-4 family residential1,772
 1,699
1,839
 1,699
Multi-family residential
 5
241
 5
Commercial and industrial517
 82
480
 82
Consumer165
 192
215
 192
Agricultural313
 15
312
 15
Total$3,066
 $4,409
$3,958
 $4,409


Potential Problem Loans
From a credit risk standpoint, we classify loans in one of five categories: pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful or loss. Within the pass category, we classify loans into one of the following four subcategories based on perceived credit risk, including repayment capacity and collateral security: superior, excellent, good and acceptable. The classifications of loans reflect a judgment about the risks of default and loss associated with the loan. We review the ratings on credits monthly. Ratings are adjusted to reflect the degree of risk and loss that is believed to be inherent in each credit as of each monthly reporting period. Our methodology is structured so that specific reserve allocations are increased in accordance with deterioration in credit quality (and a corresponding increase in risk and loss) or decreased in accordance with improvement in credit quality (and a corresponding decrease in risk and loss).


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Credits rated special mention show clear signs of financial weaknesses or deterioration in creditworthiness; however, such concerns are not so pronounced that we generally expect to experience significant loss within the short-term.short-


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term. Such credits typically maintain the ability to perform within standard credit terms and credit exposure is not as prominent as credits with a lower rating.
Credits rated substandard are those in which the normal repayment of principal and interest may be, or has been, jeopardized by reason of adverse trends or developments of a financial, managerial, economic or political nature, or important weaknesses which exist in collateral. A protracted workout on these credits is a distinct possibility. Prompt corrective action is therefore required to reduce exposure and to assure that adequate remedial measures are taken by the borrower. Credit exposure becomes more likely in such credits and a serious evaluation of the secondary support to the credit is performed.
Credits rated as doubtful have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full questionable and there is a high probability of loss based on currently existing facts, conditions and values.
Credits rated as loss are charged-off. We have no expectation of the recovery of any payments in respect of credits rated as loss.
The following table summarizes the internal ratings of our loans as of:
March 31, 2017June 30, 2017
Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Loss TotalPass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Loss Total
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate:                      
Construction and development$152,760
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $152,760
$177,333
 $267
 $
 $
 $
 $177,600
Commercial real estate365,789
 1,287
 5,701
 78
 
 372,855
373,861
 1,063
 3,798
 
 
 378,722
Farmland61,503
 457
 170
 
 
 62,130
63,035
 543
 261
 
 
 63,839
1-4 family residential354,074
 3,011
 3,745
 43
 
 360,873
348,212
 3,376
 4,869
 
 
 356,457
Multi-family residential23,696
 
 247
 
 
 23,943
28,592
 
 241
 
 
 28,833
Commercial and industrial200,851
 4,025
 1,027
 
 
 205,903
212,162
 3,977
 1,358
 
 
 217,497
Consumer52,308
 440
 397
 61
 
 53,206
Consumer and overdrafts50,917
 434
 690
 
 
 52,041
Agricultural19,802
 972
 699
 
 
 21,473
20,396
 656
 802
 
 
 21,854
Total$1,230,783
 $10,192
 $11,986
 $182
 $
 $1,253,143
$1,274,508
 $10,316
 $12,019
 $
 $
 $1,296,843
December 31, 2016December 31, 2016
Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Loss TotalPass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Loss Total
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate:                      
Construction and development$127,537
 $4
 $1,825
 $
 $
 $129,366
$127,537
 $4
 $1,825
 $
 $
 $129,366
Commercial real estate360,264
 1,927
 5,465
 
 
 367,656
360,264
 1,927
 5,465
 
 
 367,656
Farmland61,713
 248
 401
 
 
 62,362
61,713
 248
 401
 
 
 62,362
1-4 family residential353,483
 4,311
 5,121
 37
 
 362,952
353,483
 4,311
 5,121
 37
 
 362,952
Multi-family residential25,871
 
 208
 
 
 26,079
25,871
 
 208
 
 
 26,079
Commercial and industrial218,975
 4,299
 706
 17
 
 223,997
218,975
 4,299
 706
 17
 
 223,997
Consumer52,648
 524
 568
 82
 
 53,822
Consumer and overdrafts52,648
 524
 568
 82
 
 53,822
Agricultural17,965
 478
 458
 
 
 18,901
17,965
 478
 458
 
 
 18,901
Total$1,218,456
 $11,791
 $14,752
 $136
 $
 $1,245,135
$1,218,456
 $11,791
 $14,752
 $136
 $
 $1,245,135


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Allowance for Loan Losses
We maintain an allowance for loan losses that represents management’s best estimate of the loan losses and risks inherent in our loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance for loan losses should not be interpreted as an indication that charge-offs in future periods will necessarily occur in those amounts, or at all. In determining the allowance for loan losses, we estimate losses on specific loans, or groups of loans, where the probable loss can be identified and reasonably determined. The balance of the allowance for loan losses is based on internally assigned risk classifications of loans, historical loan loss rates, changes in the nature of our loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, industry concentrations, delinquency trends, current economic factors and the estimated impact of current economic conditions on certain historical loan loss rates. Please see “-Critical Accounting Policies-Allowance for Loan Losses.”
In connection with the review of our loan portfolio, we consider risk elements attributable to particular loan types or categories in assessing the quality of individual loans. Some of the risk elements we consider include:
for commercial and industrial loans, the debt service coverage ratio (income from the business in excess of operating expenses compared to loan repayment requirements), the operating results of the commercial, industrial or professional enterprise, the borrower’s business, professional and financial ability and expertise, the specific risks and volatility of income and operating results typical for businesses in that category and the value, nature and marketability of collateral;
for commercial mortgage loans and multifamily residential loans, the debt service coverage ratio, operating results of the owner in the case of owner occupied properties, the loan to value ratio, the age and condition of the collateral and the volatility of income, property value and future operating results typical of properties of that type;
for 1-4 family residential mortgage loans, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan, including a consideration of the debt to income ratio and employment and income stability, the loan-to-value ratio, and the age, condition and marketability of the collateral; and
for construction and development loans, the perceived feasibility of the project including the ability to sell developed lots or improvements constructed for resale or the ability to lease property constructed for lease, the quality and nature of contracts for presale or prelease, if any, experience and ability of the developer and loan to value ratio.

As of March 31,June 30, 2017, the allowance for loan losses totaled $11.9$12.5 million, or 0.95%0.97%, of total loans.loans, excluding those held for sale. As of December 31, 2016, the allowance for loan losses totaled $11.5 million, or 0.92%, of total loans.loans, excluding those held for sale. The increase in allowance is due to general reserves for organic loan growth, specific allocations on impaired assets and slightly higher qualitative factors in general allocation in recognition of certain macroeconomic trends in consumer and commercial real estate lending.


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The following table presents, as of and for the periods indicated, an analysis of the allowance for loan losses and other related data:
For the Three Months Ended March 31, For the Year Ended December 31,For the Six Months Ended June 30, For the Year Ended December 31,
2017 2016 20162017 2016 2016
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Average loans outstanding(1)
$1,233,126
 $1,091,213
 $1,179,938
$1,253,670
 $1,126,049
 $1,179,938
Gross loans outstanding at end of period(2)
$1,253,143
 $1,142,064
 $1,245,135
$1,296,843
 $1,185,161
 $1,245,135
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of the period11,484
 9,263
 9,263
11,484
 9,263
 9,263
Provision for loan losses650
 450
 3,640
1,450
 2,400
 3,640
Charge offs:     
Charge-offs:     
Real Estate:          
Construction and development
 
 9

 
 9
Commercial real estate
 
 
84
 
 
Farmland
 
 

 
 
1-4 family residential118
 14
 71
186
 22
 71
Multi-family residential
 
 

 
 
Commercial and industrial6
 
 1,213
48
 11
 1,213
Consumer89
 51
 269
158
 89
 269
Agriculture
 
 
4
 
 
Overdrafts35
 39
 200
70
 67
 200
Total charge-offs248
 104
 1,762
550
 189
 1,762
Recoveries:          
Real Estate:          
Construction and development
 4
 4

 4
 4
Commercial real estate
 
 

 
 
Farmland
 
 

 
 
1-4 family residential
 
 75
21
 
 75
Multi-family residential
 
 

 
 
Commercial and industrial
 11
 17

 13
 17
Consumer22
 18
 121
92
 77
 121
Agriculture
 
 

 
 
Overdrafts20
 23
 126
28
 38
 126
Total recoveries42
 56
 343
141
 132
 343
Net charge-offs206
 48
 1,419
409
 57
 1,419
Allowance for loan losses at end of period$11,928
 $9,665
 $11,484
$12,525
 $11,606
 $11,484
Ratio of allowance to end of period loans(2)
0.95% 0.85% 0.92%0.97% 0.98% 0.92%
Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans(1)
0.07% 0.02% 0.12%0.07% 0.01% 0.12%
(1) Includes average outstanding balances of loans held for sale of $1.6$2.8 million, $3.2$3.0 million and $3.0 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016 and for the year ended December 31, 2016, respectively.
(2) Excludes loans held for sale of $1.4$2.4 million, $5.0$2.9 million and $2.6 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016 and for the year ended December 31, 2016, respectively.

The allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans has increased from 260.47%260.5% at December 31, 2016 to 389.04%316.4% at March 31,June 30, 2017. Non-performing loans decreased to $3.1$4.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2017 compared to $4.4 million at December 31, 2016 due primarily to one large loan totaling $1.7 million that was removed from nonaccrual status in the first quarter of 2017.2017, and offset by smaller loans added to non-accrual status.


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Although we believe that we have established our allowance for loan losses in accordance with GAAP and that the allowance for loan losses was adequate to provide for known and inherent losses in the portfolio at all times shown above, future provisions for loan losses will be subject to ongoing evaluations of the risks in our loan portfolio. If our primary market areas experience economic declines, if asset quality deteriorates or if we are successful in growing the size of our loan portfolio, our allowance could become inadequate and material additional provisions for loan losses could be required.
The following table shows the allocation of the allowance for loan losses among loan categories and certain other information as of the dates indicated. The allocation of the allowance for loan losses as shown in the table should neither be interpreted as an indication of future charge-offs, nor as an indication that charge-offs in future periods will necessarily occur in these amounts or in the indicated proportions. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any loan category.
As of March 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2016As of June 30, 2017 As of December 31, 2016
Amount Percent to Total Amount Percent to TotalAmount Percent to Total Amount Percent to Total
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate:              
Construction and development$1,349
 11.31% $1,161
 10.11%$1,554
 13.69% $1,161
 10.39%
Commercial real estate3,387
 28.40% 3,264
 28.42%3,464
 29.20% 3,264
 29.53%
Farmland472
 3.96% 482
 4.20%541
 4.92% 482
 5.01%
1-4 family residential3,770
 31.61% 3,960
 34.48%3,726
 27.49% 3,960
 29.15%
Multi-family residential228
 1.91% 281
 2.45%269
 2.22% 281
 2.09%
Total real estate9,206
 77.18% 9,148
 79.66%9,554
 77.53% 9,148
 76.17%
Commercial and industrial1,763
 14.78% 1,592
 13.86%2,008
 16.77% 1,592
 17.99%
Consumer804
 6.74% 591
 5.15%592
 4.01% 591
 4.32%
Agricultural155
 1.30% 153
 1.33%371
 1.69% 153
 1.52%
Total allowance for loan losses$11,928
 100.00% $11,484
 100.00%$12,525
 100.00% $11,484
 100.00%

Securities
We use our securities portfolio to provide a source of liquidity, provide an appropriate return on funds invested, manage interest rate risk, meet collateral requirements and meet regulatory capital requirements. As of March 31,June 30, 2017, the carrying amount of our investment securities totaled $400.3$428.5 million, an increase of $54.0$82.2 million, or 15.6%23.7%, compared to $346.3 million as of December 31, 2016. Investment securities represented 21.1%22.4% and 18.9% of total assets as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Our investment portfolio consists of securities classified as available for sale and held to maturity. As of March 31,June 30, 2017, securities available for sale and securities held to maturity totaled $214.5$246.2 million and $185.8$182.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, securities available for sale and securities in held to maturity totaled $156.9 million and $189.4 million, respectively. Held to maturity percentages represented 46.4%42.5% of our investment portfolio as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and 54.7% as of December 31, 2016. While we generally seek to maintain 50.0% or less of our portfolio in held to maturity securities, the Company has the intent and ability to hold its held to maturity securities until maturity or call and the December 31, 2016 policy exception was approved by our board of directors. The carrying values of our investment securities classified as available for sale are adjusted for unrealized gain or loss, and any gain or loss is reported on an after-tax basis as a component of other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity.


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The following tables summarize the amortized cost and estimated fair value of our investment securities:
As of March 31, 2017As of June 30, 2017
Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair ValueAmortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate bonds$25,223
 $73
 $123
 $25,173
$18,861
 $180
 $8
 $19,033
Municipal securities156,337
 1,428
 3,160
 154,605
155,814
 2,869
 830
 157,853
Mortgage-backed securities107,666
 327
 1,427
 106,566
119,985
 344
 995
 119,334
Collateralized mortgage obligations113,105
 485
 1,059
 112,531
134,418
 848
 726
 134,540
Total$402,331
 $2,313
 $5,769
 $398,875
$429,078
 $4,241
 $2,559
 $430,760
 As of December 31, 2016
 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
 (Dollars in thousands)
Corporate bonds$25,254
 $6
 $377
 $24,883
Municipal securities157,261
 901
 4,511
 153,651
Mortgage-backed securities89,748
 318
 1,898
 88,168
Collateralized mortgage obligations77,290
 275
 1,187
 76,378
Total$349,553
 $1,500
 $7,973
 $343,080

We do not hold any Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac preferred stock, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles or second lien elements in our investment portfolio. As of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,, our investment portfolio did not contain any securities that are directly backed by subprime or Alt-A mortgages. The Bank owns no non-U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities and only one non-U.S. agency corporate collateralized mortgage obligation, which is categorized as held to maturity and had a $1.5 million carrying value as of March 31,June 30, 2017.
Our management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. In 2013, we recognized other-than-temporary impairment with respect to the non-U.S. agency corporate collateralized mortgage obligation that we hold. As of March 31,June 30, 2017, $370,612$416,239 of other-than-temporary impairment was recorded.
The following tables sets forth the amortized cost of held to maturity securities and the fair value of available for sale securities, maturities and approximated weighted average yield based on estimated annual income divided by the average amortized cost of our securities portfolio as of the dates indicated. The contractual maturity of a mortgage-backed security is the date at which the last underlying mortgage matures.
As of March 31, 2017As of June 30, 2017
Within One Year After One Year but Within Five Years After Five Years but Within Ten Years After Ten Years TotalWithin One Year After One Year but Within Five Years After Five Years but Within Ten Years After Ten Years Total
Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Total YieldAmount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Total Yield
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate bonds$
 % $7,478
 2.30% $17,695
 2.93% $
 % $25,173
 2.75%$
 % $1,104
 2.59% $17,929
 2.93% $
 % $19,033
 2.91%
Municipal securities1,050
 2.98% 5,577
 3.54% 40,910
 3.52% 108,261
 3.63% 155,798
 3.59%2,831
 2.27% 5,553
 3.56% 40,659
 3.63% 106,471
 3.63% $155,514
 3.60%
Mortgage-backed securities
 % 82,316
 2.16% 24,129
 2.90% 
 % 106,445
 2.22%
 % 60,541
 2.25% 58,566
 2.54% 
 % $119,107
 2.39%
Collateralized mortgage obligations
 % 21,805
 3.02% 63,999
 2.69% 27,080
 2.91% 112,884
 2.81%
 % 70,967
 2.55% 43,622
 2.67% 20,238
 2.69% $134,827
 2.61%
Total$1,050
 2.98% $117,176
 2.40% $146,733
 2.91% $135,341
 3.48% $400,300
 2.95%$2,831
 2.27% $138,165
 2.46% $160,776
 2.89% $126,709
 3.48% $428,481
 2.92%


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As of December 31, 2016As of December 31, 2016
Within One Year After One Year but Within Five Years After Five Years but Within Ten Years After Ten Years TotalWithin One Year After One Year but Within Five Years After Five Years but Within Ten Years After Ten Years Total
Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Total YieldAmount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Total Yield
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate bonds$
 % $7,453
 2.30% $17,430
 2.93% $
 % $24,883
 2.75%$
 % $7,453
 2.30% $17,430
 2.93% $
 % $24,883
 2.75%
Municipal securities732
 3.98% 6,103
 3.45% 38,634
 3.49% 111,170
 3.62% 156,639
 3.58%732
 3.98% 6,103
 3.45% 38,634
 3.49% 111,170
 3.62% $156,639
 3.58%
Mortgage-backed securities
 % 74,047
 2.02% 14,093
 2.27% 
 % 88,140
 2.06%
 % 74,047
 2.02% 14,093
 2.27% 
 % $88,140
 2.06%
Collateralized mortgage obligations
 % 27,668
 2.92% 26,184
 2.68% 22,782
 2.98% 76,634
 2.81%
 % 27,668
 2.92% 26,184
 2.68% 22,782
 2.98% $76,634
 2.81%
Total$732
 3.98% $115,271
 2.33% $96,341
 3.00% $133,952
 3.50% $346,296
 2.97%$732
 3.98% $115,271
 2.33% $96,341
 3.00% $133,952
 3.50% $346,296
 2.97%

The contractual maturity of mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations is not a reliable indicator of their expected life because borrowers have the right to prepay their obligations at any time. Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are typically issued with stated principal amounts and are backed by pools of mortgage loans and other loans with varying maturities. The term of the underlying mortgages and loans may vary significantly due to the ability of a borrower to prepay. Monthly pay downs on mortgage-backed securities tend to cause the average life of the securities to be much different than the stated contractual maturity. During a period of increasing interest rates, fixed rate mortgage-backed securities do not tend to experience heavy prepayments of principal, and, consequently, the average life of this security is typically lengthened. If interest rates begin to fall, prepayments may increase, thereby shortening the estimated life of this security. The weighted average life of our investment portfolio was 7.978.01 years with an estimated effective duration of 5.114.67 years as of March 31,June 30, 2017.
As of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, we did not own securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, for which aggregate adjusted cost exceeded 10.0% of the consolidated shareholders’ equity.
The average yield of our securities portfolio was 2.95%2.92% as of March 31,June 30, 2017 compared to 2.97% as of December 31, 2016. The decrease in average yield as of March 31,June 30, 2017, compared to December 31, 2016, was primarily due to decrease in municipal securities as a percentage of the portfolio, as municipal securities typically have a higher yield than do the other types of investment securities we hold. Municipal securities decreased from $156.6 million at a yield of 3.58%, as of December 31, 2016, to $155.8$155.5 million at a yield of 3.59%3.60%, as of March 31,June 30, 2017, representing 38.92%36.3% and 45.23%45.2% of the total investment portfolio as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Deposits
We offer a variety of deposit products, which have a wide range of interest rates and terms, including demand, savings, money market and time accounts. We rely primarily on competitive pricing policies, convenient locations and personalized service to attract and retain these deposits.
Total deposits as of March 31,June 30, 2017 were $1.7$1.65 billion, an increase of $94.4$69.6 million, or 6.0%4.4%, compared to $1.6$1.58 billion as of December 31, 2016.


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The following table presents the average balances on deposits:deposits for the periods indicated:
As of March 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2016 Dollar Change Percent ChangeFor the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 Dollar Change Percent Change
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Now and interest-bearing demand accounts$288,023
 $278,521
 $9,502
 3.41 %$274,117
 $278,521
 $(4,404) (1.58)%
Savings accounts64,298
 59,961
 4,337
 7.23 %64,857
 59,961
 4,896
 8.17 %
Money market accounts563,800
 482,089
 81,711
 16.95 %582,478
 482,089
 100,389
 20.82 %
Certificates and other time deposits338,195
 354,949
 (16,754) (4.72)%331,510
 354,949
 (23,439) (6.60)%
Total interest-bearing deposits1,254,316
 1,175,520
 78,796
 6.70 %1,252,962
 1,175,520
 77,442
 6.59 %
Noninterest-bearing demand accounts358,581
 340,240
 18,341
 5.39 %368,341
 340,240
 28,101
 8.26 %
Total deposits$1,612,897
 $1,515,760
 $97,137
 6.41 %$1,621,303
 $1,515,760
 $105,543
 6.96 %

The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $214,589$201.0 million and $218,583,$218.6 million, respectively.

The scheduled maturities of time deposits greater than $100,000 were as follows:
As of March 31, 2017As of June 30, 2017
Amount Weighted Average Interest RateAmount Weighted Average Interest Rate
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Under 3 months$50,680
 0.96%$55,896
 0.83%
3 to 6 months46,755
 0.84%33,493
 0.90%
6 to 12 months65,364
 0.90%58,971
 0.95%
12 to 24 months31,342
 1.22%31,954
 1.18%
24 to 36 months8,477
 1.37%7,940
 1.37%
36 to 48 months7,062
 1.60%7,282
 1.60%
Over 48 months4,909
 1.58%5,498
 1.57%
Total$214,589
 1.00%201,034
 1.00%


Borrowings
We utilize short-term and long-term borrowings to supplement deposits to fund our lending and investment activities, each of which is discussed below.
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Advances. The FHLB allows us to borrow on a blanket floating lien status collateralized by certain securities and loans. As of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, total borrowing capacity of $402.4$405.8 million and $400.4 million, respectively, was available under this arrangement. Our outstanding FHLB advances mature within 5 years. As of March 31,June 30, 2017, approximately $969.9$974.0 million in real estate loans were pledged as collateral for our FHLB borrowings. We utilize these borrowings to meet liquidity needs and to fund certain fixed rate loans in our portfolio. The following table presents our FHLB borrowings by maturity and weighted average rate as of March 31,June 30, 2017:
 Balance Weighted Average Rate
 (Dollars in thousands)
One to three years$25,000
 0.82%
After three to five years165
 1.38%
Total$25,165
 0.83%


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 Balance Weighted Average Rate
 (Dollars in thousands)
90 days to less than one year$25,000
 1.06%
After three to five years161
 1.38%
Total$25,161
 1.06%
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has an available borrower in custody arrangement, which allows us to borrow on a collateralized basis. Certain commercial and industrial and consumer


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loans are pledged under this arrangement. We maintain this borrowing arrangement to meet liquidity needs pursuant to our contingency funding plan. As of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $156.5$150.4 million and $168.3 million, respectively, were available under this arrangement. As of March 31,June 30, 2017, approximately $204.8$197.0 million in consumer and commercial and industrial loans were pledged as collateral. As of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, no borrowings were outstanding under this arrangement.
Trust Preferred Securities and Other Borrowings. Debentures.The Company has historically used a line of credit with a correspondent bank as a source of funding for working capital needs, the payment of dividends when there is a temporary timing difference in cash flows, and repurchases of equity securities. As of December 31, 2016, we had a $15.0 million revolving line of credit and $10.0 million amortizing note with our correspondent bank.  In March 2017, we renegotiated the loan agreement such that the outstanding balance of our revolving line of credit and amortizing note was converted to a $25.0 million unsecured revolving line of credit. The line of credit bears interest at the prime rate plus 0.50%, with quarterly interest payments, and matures in March 2018. As of March 31, 2017, the outstanding balance on the line of credit was $18.9 million.



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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Liquidity involves our ability to raise funds to support asset growth and acquisitions or reduce assets to meet deposit withdrawals and other payment obligations, to maintain reserve requirements and otherwise to operate on an ongoing basis and manage unexpected events. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016, liquidity needs were primarily met by core deposits, security and loan maturities and amortizing investment and loan portfolios. Although access to purchased funds from correspondent banks and overnight advances from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas are available and have been utilized on occasion to take advantage of investment opportunities, we do not generally rely on these external funding sources. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we maintained three federal funds lines of credit with commercial banks that provide for the availability to borrow up to an aggregate $70 million in federal funds. There were no funds under these lines of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. In addition to these federal funds lines of credit, our $25.0 million revolving line of credit discussed above provides an additional source of liquidity.
The following table illustrates, during the periods presented, the composition of our funding sources and the average assets in which those funds are invested as a percentage of average total assets for the period indicated. Average assets were $1.9 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2017, $1.7 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and $1.8 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016.
 For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended
 March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
 Average Rate Average Rate
Sources of Funds:   
Deposits:   
Noninterest-bearing19.25% 19.15%
Interest-bearing67.35% 66.16%
Federal funds purchased% 0.01%
Advances from FHLB2.65% 3.53%
Other debt1.00% 0.74%
Subordinated denentures1.04% 1.14%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase0.59% 0.73%
Accrued interest and other liabilities0.35% 0.36%
Shareholders’ equity7.77% 8.18%
Total100.00% 100.00%
    
Uses of Funds:   
Loans65.60% 65.80%
Securities available for sale10.08% 11.17%
Securities held to maturity10.07% 10.29%
Nonmarketable equity securities0.47% 0.48%
Federal funds sold4.67% 2.96%
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks1.37% 1.44%
Other noninterest-earning assets7.74% 7.86%
Total100.00% 100.00%
    
Average noninterest-bearing deposits to average deposits22.23% 22.45%
Average loans to average deposits76.45% 77.84%



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Our primary source of funds is deposits, and our primary use of funds is loans. We do not expect a change in the primary source or use of our funds in the foreseeable future. Our average loans, including average loans held for sale, increased $141.9 million or 13.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. We predominantly invest excess deposits in overnight deposits with our correspondent banks, federal funds sold, securities, interest-bearing deposits at other banks or other short-term liquid investments until needed to fund loan growth.
As of March 31, 2017, we had $350.3 million in outstanding commitments to extend credit and $9.1 million in commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit. As of December 31, 2016, we had $297.6 million in outstanding commitments to extend credit and $8.9 million in commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit. Since commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the total outstanding may not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements.
As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had no exposure to future cash requirements associated with known uncertainties or capital expenditures of a material nature, except for the put option associated with shares distributed from our KSOP, which terminated upon consummation of our initial public offering and listing on the NASDAQ Global Select Market in May 2017. As of March 31, 2017, we had cash and cash equivalents of $143.8 million, compared to $127.5 million as of December 31, 2016. The increase was primarily due to an increase in federal funds sold of $22.6 million.

Capital Resources
Total shareholders’ equity, including KSOP-owned shares, increased to $112.1 million as of March 31, 2017, compared to $110.3 million as of December 31, 2016, an increase of $1.8 million, or 1.6%. The increase from December 31, 2016 was primarily the result of $3.5 million in net earnings for the first quarter of 2017, partially offset by the decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $852,000 related primarily to decreased value in the unrealized gains on securities held for sale.
Capital management consists of providing equity and other instruments that qualify as regulatory capital to support current and future operations. Banking regulators view capital levels as important indicators of an institution’s financial soundness. As a general matter, FDIC-insured depository institutions and their holding companies are required to maintain minimum capital relative to the amount and types of assets they hold. We are subject to certain regulatory capital requirements at the bank holding company and bank levels. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company and the Bank were in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital requirements, and the Bank was classified as “well capitalized,” for purposes of the prompt corrective action regulations. As we deploy our capital and continue to grow our operations, our regulatory capital levels may decrease depending on our level of earnings. However, we expect to monitor and control our growth in order to remain in compliance with all regulatory capital standards applicable to us.


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The following table presents the regulatory capital ratios for our Company and the Bank as of:
 March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
 (Dollars in thousands)
Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.       
        
  Total capital (to risk weighted assets)$152,967
 10.84% $149,468
 10.86%
  Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)141,039
 10.00% 137,984
 10.03%
  Tier 1 capital (to average assets)141,039
 7.66% 137,984
 7.71%
  Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital130,729
 9.27% 127,674
 9.28%
        
Guaranty Bank & Trust       
        
  Total capital (to risk weighted assets)$177,589
 12.60% $173,528
 12.63%
  Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)165,661
 11.75% 162,044
 11.79%
  Tier 1 capital (to average assets)165,661
 9.01% 162,044
 9.06%
  Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital165,661
 11.75% 162,044
 11.79%

Contractual Obligations
We have issued subordinated debentures relating to the issuance of trust preferred securities. In October 2002, we formed Guaranty (TX) Capital Trust II, which issued $3.0 million in trust preferred securities to a third party in a private placement. Concurrent with the issuance of the trust preferred securities, the trust issued common securities to the Company in the aggregate liquidation value of $93,000. The trust invested the total proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities and the common securities in $3.1 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures, which will mature on October 30, 2032. In July 2006, we formed Guaranty (TX) Capital Trust III, which issued $2.0 million in trust preferred securities to a third party in a private placement. Concurrent with the issuance of the trust preferred securities, the trust issued common securities to the Company in the aggregate liquidation value of $62,000. The trust invested the total proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities and the common securities in $2.1 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures, which will mature on October 1, 2036. In March 2015, we acquired DCB Financial Trust I, which issued $5.0 million in trust preferred securities to a third party in a private placement. Concurrent with the issuance of the trust preferred securities, the trust issued common securities to the Company in the aggregate liquidation value of $155,000. The trust invested the total proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities and the common securities in $5.2 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures, which will mature on June 15, 2037.
With certain exceptions, the amount of the principal and any accrued and unpaid interest on the debentures are subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all of our senior indebtedness of the Company.indebtedness. The terms of the debentures are such that they qualify as Tier 1 capital under the Federal Reserve’s regulatory capital guidelines applicable to bank holding companies. Interest on Trust II Debentures is payable at a variable rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to 3-month LIBOR plus 3.35%, thereafter. Interest on the Trust III debenturesDebentures was payable at a fixed rate per annum equal to 7.43% until October 1, 2016 and is a variable rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to 3-month LIBOR plus 1.67%, thereafter. Interest on the DCB Financial Trust I debentureDebentures is payable at a variable rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to 3-month LIBOR plus 1.80%. The interest is deferrable on a cumulative basis for up to five consecutive years following a suspension of dividend payments on all other capital stock. No principal payments are due until maturity for each of the debentures.

On any interest payment date on or after (1) June 15, 2012 for the DCB Financial debentures,Trust I Debentures, (2) October 30, 2012 for the Trust II debenturesDebentures and (3) October 1, 2016 for the Trust III debentures,Debentures, and before their respective maturity dates, the debentures are redeemable, in whole or in part, for cash at theour option of the Company on at least 30, but not more than 60, days’ notice at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.


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Beginning in April 2013, the Company hasJuly 2015, we have from time to time issued subordinated debentures. All of the debentures pay interest semi-annually and are redeemable before their maturity date at the Company’sour option, with 30 days’ notice to the holder, for a cash amount equal to the principal amount and all accrued interest. In April 2013, the Company issued $4.0 million in debentures, of which $1.0 million were issued to directors and other related parties. During the year ended 2016, $2.0 million of the debentures matured. The debentures were issued in the principal amount of $500,000 each with rates ranging from 2.00% to 3.50% depending on maturity date, which ranged from April 1, 2015 to October 1, 2016. In July 2015, the Companywe issued $4.0 million in debentures, of which $3.0 million were issued to directors and other related parties. The $3.0 million of debentures to related parties which will maturewere repaid in 2017, 2018 and 2019.May 2017. The remaining $1.0 million in debentures were issued in the principal amount of $500,000 each, with rates ranging fromof 2.50% toand 4.00% depending on maturity date, which ranged from, and maturing in July 1, 2017 toand January 1, 2019.2019, respectively. In December 2015, the Companywe issued $5.0 million in debentures, of which $2.5 million were issued to directors and other related parties. In May 2017, $2.0 million of the $2.5 million of debentures issued to related parties which wil maturewere repaid. The remaining $3.0 million in 2018, 2019 and 2020. The debentures were issued in the principal amount of $500,000 each with rates ranging from 3.00% to 5.00% depending on maturity date,dates, which rangedrange from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2020.

Other Borrowings. We have historically used a line of credit with a correspondent bank as a source of funding for working capital needs, the payment of dividends when there is a temporary timing difference in cash flows, and repurchases of equity securities. As of December 31, 2016, we had a $15.0 million revolving line of credit and $10.0 million amortizing note with our correspondent bank.  In March 2017, we renegotiated the loan agreement such that the outstanding balance of our revolving line of credit and amortizing note was converted to a $25.0 million unsecured revolving line of credit. The line of credit bears interest at the prime rate plus 0.50%, with quarterly interest payments, and matures in March 2018. During the second quarter of 2017, we used a portion of the proceeds from our initial


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public offering to repay the outstanding balance of the revolving line of credit. Therefore, as of June 30, 2017, there was no outstanding balance on the line of credit.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Liquidity involves our ability to raise funds to support asset growth and acquisitions or reduce assets to meet deposit withdrawals and other payment obligations, to maintain reserve requirements and otherwise to operate on an ongoing basis and manage unexpected events. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016, liquidity needs were primarily met by core deposits, security and loan maturities and amortizing investment and loan portfolios. Although access to purchased funds from correspondent banks and overnight advances from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas are available and have been utilized on occasion to take advantage of investment opportunities, we do not generally rely on these external funding sources. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we maintained three federal funds lines of credit with commercial banks that provide for the availability to borrow up to an aggregate $70 million in federal funds. There were no funds under these lines of credit outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. In addition to these federal funds lines of credit, our $25.0 million revolving line of credit discussed above provides an additional source of liquidity.
The following table illustrates, during the periods presented, the composition of our funding sources and the average assets in which those funds are invested as a percentage of average total assets for the period indicated. Average assets were $1.9 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and $1.8 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016.


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 For the Six Months Ended For the Year Ended
 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Sources of Funds:   
Deposits:   
Noninterest-bearing19.68% 19.15%
Interest-bearing66.96% 66.16%
Federal funds purchased% 0.01%
Advances from FHLB1.99% 3.53%
Other debt0.72% 0.74%
Subordinated denentures0.96% 1.14%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase0.66% 0.73%
Accrued interest and other liabilities0.36% 0.36%
Shareholders’ equity8.67% 8.18%
Total100.00% 100.00%
    
Uses of Funds:   
Loans66.37% 65.80%
Securities available for sale10.82% 11.17%
Securities held to maturity9.94% 10.29%
Nonmarketable equity securities0.39% 0.48%
Federal funds sold3.45% 2.96%
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks1.32% 1.44%
Other noninterest-earning assets7.71% 7.86%
Total100.00% 100.00%
    
Average noninterest-bearing deposits to average deposits22.72% 22.45%
Average loans to average deposits77.32% 77.84%

Our primary source of funds is deposits, and our primary use of funds is loans. We do not expect a change in the primary source or use of our funds in the foreseeable future. Our average loans, including average loans held for sale, increased $127.6 million, or 11.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. We predominantly invest excess deposits in overnight deposits with our correspondent banks, federal funds sold, securities, interest-bearing deposits at other banks or other short-term liquid investments until needed to fund loan growth.
As of June 30, 2017, we had $343.5 million in outstanding commitments to extend credit and $8.8 million in commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit. As of December 31, 2016, we had $297.6 million in outstanding commitments to extend credit and $8.9 million in commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit. Since commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the total outstanding may not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements.
As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had no exposure to future cash requirements associated with known uncertainties or capital expenditures of a material nature, except for the put option associated with shares distributed from our KSOP, which terminated upon consummation of our initial public offering and listing on the NASDAQ Global Select Market in May 2017. As of June 30, 2017, we had cash and cash equivalents of $83.3 million, compared to $127.5 million as of December 31, 2016. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in federal funds sold of $42.9 million.



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Capital Resources
Total shareholders’ equity increased to $204.6 million as of June 30, 2017, compared to $141.9 million as of December 31, 2016 (including KSOP-owned shares), an increase of $62.6 million, or 44.1%. The increase from December 31, 2016 was primarily the result of the issuance of new shares of common stock in connection with our initial public offering in May 2017, as well as $7.5 million in net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2017, partially offset by the decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $1.8 million, related primarily to decreased value in the unrealized gains on securities held for sale and the payment of dividends of $2.6 million.
Capital management consists of providing equity and other instruments that qualify as regulatory capital to support current and future operations. Banking regulators view capital levels as important indicators of an institution’s financial soundness. As a general matter, FDIC-insured depository institutions and their holding companies are required to maintain minimum capital relative to the amount and types of assets they hold. We are subject to certain regulatory capital requirements at the bank holding company and bank levels. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we were in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital requirements at the bank and bank holding company levels, and the Bank was classified as “well capitalized,” for purposes of the prompt corrective action regulations. As we deploy our capital and continue to grow our operations, our regulatory capital levels may decrease depending on our level of earnings. However, we expect to monitor and control our growth in order to remain in compliance with all regulatory capital standards applicable to us.


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The following table presents our regulatory capital ratios as of:
 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
 (Dollars in thousands)
Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.       
        
  Total capital (to risk weighted assets)$210,959
 14.95% $149,468
 10.86%
  Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)198,434
 14.06% 137,984
 10.03%
  Tier 1 capital (to average assets)198,434
 10.78% 137,984
 7.71%
  Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital188,124
 13.33% 127,674
 9.28%
        
Guaranty Bank & Trust       
        
  Total capital (to risk weighted assets)$197,899
 13.64% $173,528
 12.63%
  Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)185,374
 12.77% 162,044
 11.79%
  Tier 1 capital (to average assets)185,374
 9.98% 162,044
 9.06%
  Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital185,374
 12.77% 162,044
 11.79%

Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes contractual obligations and other commitments to make future payments as of March 31,June 30, 2017 (other than non-time deposit obligations), which consist of future cash payments associated with our contractual obligations.
As of March 31, 2017As of June 30, 2017
1 year or  less More than 1 year but less than 3 years 3 years or more but less than 5 years 5 years or more Total1 year or  less More than 1 year but less than 3 years 3 years or more but less than 5 years 5 years or more Total
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Time deposits$255,681
 $60,518
 $19,516
 $
 $335,715
$236,436
 $59,255
 $20,376
 $
 $316,067
Advances from FHLB
 25,000
 165
 
 25,165
25,000
 
 161
 
 25,161
Other debt11,429
 2,858
 2,858
 1,784
 18,929

 
 
 
 
Subordinated debentures2,000
 6,000
 1,000
 10,310
 19,310
1,500
 2,500
 
 10,310
 14,310
Total$269,110
 $94,376
 $23,539
 $12,094
 $399,119
$262,936
 $61,755
 $20,537
 $10,310
 $355,538

Off-Balance Sheet Items
In the normal course of business, we enter into various transactions, which, in accordance with GAAP, are not included in our consolidated balance sheets. We enter into these transactions to meet the financing needs of our customers. These transactions include commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of credit, which involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets.
Our commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit and commitments to extend credit expiring by period as of the date indicated are summarized below. Since commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the amounts shown do not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements.


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As of March 31, 2017As of June 30, 2017
1 year or  less More than 1 year but less than 3 years 3 years or more but less than 5 years 5 years or more Total1 year or  less More than 1 year but less than 3 years 3 years or more but less than 5 years 5 years or more Total
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Standby and commercial letters of credit$3,087
 $4,374
 $91
 $1,561
 $9,113
$2,782
 $4,329
 $91
 $1,566
 $8,768
Commitments to extend credit159,414
 43,530
 78,816
 68,563
 350,323
143,828
 45,008
 79,797
 74,817
 343,450
Total$162,501
 $47,904
 $78,907
 $70,124
 $359,436
$146,610
 $49,337
 $79,888
 $76,383
 $352,218

Standby and commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by us to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. In the event of nonperformance by the customer, we have rights to the underlying collateral, which can include commercial real estate, physical plant and property, inventory, receivables,


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cash and/or marketable securities. Our credit risk associated with issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as the risk involved in extending loan facilities to our customers.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being fully drawn upon, the total commitment amounts disclosed above do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if considered necessary by us, upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.
Interest Rate Sensitivity and Market Risk
As a financial institution, our primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Our asset liability and funds management policy provides management with the guidelines for effective funds management, and we have established a measurement system for monitoring our net interest rate sensitivity position. We have historically managed our sensitivity position within our established guidelines.
Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on most of our assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which have a short term to maturity. Interest rate risk is the potential of economic losses due to future interest rate changes. These economic losses can be reflected as a loss of future net interest income and/or a loss of current fair market values. The objective is to measure the effect on net interest income and to adjust the balance sheet to minimize the inherent risk while at the same time maximizing income.
We manage our exposure to interest rates by structuring our balance sheet in the ordinary course of business. We do not enter into instruments such as leveraged derivatives, financial options, financial future contracts or forward delivery contracts for the purpose of reducing interest rate risk. Based upon the nature of our operations, we are not subject to foreign exchange or commodity price risk. We do not own any trading assets.
Our exposure to interest rate risk is managed by the asset-liability committee of the Bank, in accordance with policies approved by its board of directors. The committee formulates strategies based on appropriate levels of interest rate risk. In determining the appropriate level of interest rate risk, the committee considers the impact on earnings and capital on the current outlook on interest rates, potential changes in interest rates, regional economies, liquidity, business strategies and other factors. The committee meets regularly to review, among other things, the sensitivity of assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of assets and liabilities, unrealized gains and losses, purchase and sale activities, commitments to originate loans and the maturities of investments and borrowings. Additionally, the committee reviews liquidity, cash flow flexibility, maturities of deposits and consumer and commercial deposit activity. Management employs methodologies to manage interest rate risk, which include an analysis of relationships between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and an interest rate shock simulation model.
We use interest rate risk simulation models and shock analyses to test the interest rate sensitivity of net interest income and fair value of equity, and the impact of changes in interest rates on other financial metrics. Contractual maturities and re-pricing opportunities of loans are incorporated in the model as are prepayment assumptions, maturity data and call options within the investment portfolio. Average life of non-maturity deposit accounts are based on


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standard regulatory decay assumptions and are incorporated into the model. The assumptions used are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various management strategies.
On a quarterly basis, we run two simulation models including a static balance sheet and dynamic growth balance sheet. These models test the impact on net interest income and fair value of equity from changes in market interest rates under various scenarios. Under the static and dynamic growth models, rates are shocked instantaneously and ramped rate changes over a twelve-month horizon based upon parallel and non-parallel yield curve shifts. Parallel shock scenarios assume instantaneous parallel movements in the yield curve compared to a flat yield curve scenario. Non-parallel simulation involves analysis of interest income and expense under various changes in the shape of the yield curve. Our internal policy regarding internal rate risk simulations currently specifies that for instantaneous parallel


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shifts of the yield curve, estimated net income at risk for the subsequent one-year period should not decline by more than 15.0% for a 100 basis point shift, 20.0% for a 200 basis point shift and 30.0% for a 300 basis point shift.
The following table summarizes the simulated change in net interest income and fair value of equity over a 12-month horizon as of:
March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Change in Interest Rates (Basis Points)Percent Change in Net Interest Income Percent Change in Fair Value of Equity Percent Change in Net Interest Income Percent Change in Fair Value of EquityPercent Change in Net Interest Income Percent Change in Fair Value of Equity Percent Change in Net Interest Income Percent Change in Fair Value of Equity
+300(0.57)% (28.52)% 1.44 % (18.99)%(2.71%)
 (26.42%)
 1.44% (18.99%)
+2000.96 % (16.04)% 1.42 % (9.58)%(1.09%)
 (14.72%)
 1.42% (9.58%)
+1002.36 % (6.48)% 1.19 % (3.45)%0.21% (5.79%)
 1.19% (3.45%)
Base %  %  %  %% % % %
-1001.58 % (0.88)% (0.29)% (1.80)%0.48% (1.55%)
 (0.29%)
 (1.80%)

The results are primarily due to behavior of demand, money market and savings deposits during such rate fluctuations. We have found that, historically, interest rates on these deposits change more slowly than changes in the discount and federal funds rates. This assumption is incorporated into the simulation model and is generally not fully reflected in a gap analysis. The assumptions incorporated into the model are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various strategies.
Impact of Inflation
Our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Report have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. GAAP requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative value of money over time due to inflation or recession.
Unlike many industrial companies, substantially all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on our performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates may not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as the prices of goods and services. However, other operating expenses do reflect general levels of inflation.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Our accounting and reporting policies conform to GAAP and the prevailing practices in the banking industry. However, we also evaluate our performance based on certain additional financial measures discussed in this Report as being non-GAAP financial measures. We classify a financial measure as being a non-GAAP financial measure if that financial measure excludes or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding or including amounts, that are included or excluded, as the case may be, in the most directly comparable measure


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calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP as in effect from time to time in the United States in our statements of income, balance sheets or statements of cash flows. Non-GAAP financial measures do not include operating and other statistical measures or ratios or statistical measures calculated using exclusively either financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, operating measures or other measures that are not non-GAAP financial measures or both.
The non-GAAP financial measures that we discuss in this Report should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable or other financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, the manner in which we calculate the non-GAAP financial measures that we discuss in this Report may differ from that of other companies reporting measures with similar names. It is important to understand how other banking organizations calculate their financial measures with names similar to the non-GAAP financial measures we have discussed in this Report when comparing such non-GAAP financial measures.


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Tangible Book Value Per Common Share. Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP measure generally used by investors, financial analysts and investment bankers to evaluate financial institutions. We calculate (1) tangible common equity as total shareholders’ equity, less goodwill, core deposit intangibles and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, and (2) tangible book value per common share as tangible common equity divided by shares of common stock outstanding. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for tangible book value per common share is book value per common share.
We believe that the tangible book value per common share measure is important to many investors in the marketplace who are interested in changes from period to period in book value per common share exclusive of changes in intangible assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets have the effect of increasing total book value while not increasing our tangible book value.
The following table reconciles, as of the dates set forth below, total shareholders’ equity to tangible common equity and presents tangible book value per common share compared to book value per common share:
As of March 31, As of December 31,As of June 30, As of December 31,
2017 2016 20162017 2016 2016
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Tangible Common Equity          
Total shareholders’ equity, including KSOP-owned shares$146,366
 $150,405
 $141,914
$204,551
 $144,707
 $141,914
Adjustments:          
Goodwill(18,742) (18,601) (18,742)(18,742) (18,601) (18,742)
Core deposit and other intangibles(3,162) (2,221) (3,308)(3,016) (3,557) (3,308)
Total tangible common equity$124,462
 $129,583
 $119,864
$182,793
 $122,549
 $119,864
Common shares outstanding(1)
8,753,933
 9,257,995
 8,751,923
11,058,956
 8,955,476
 8,751,923
Book value per common share$16.72
 $16.25
 $16.22
$18.50
 $16.16
 $16.22
Tangible book value per common share$14.22
 $14.00
 $13.70
$16.53
 $13.68
 $13.70
(1) Excludes the dilutive effect, if any, of 32,465, 9,91460,273, 9,781 and 8,066 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options as of March 31,June 30, 2017, March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets. Tangible common equity to tangible assets is a non-GAAP measure generally used by investors, financial analysts and investment bankers to evaluate financial institutions. We calculate tangible common equity, as described above, and tangible assets as total assets less goodwill, core deposit intangibles and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for tangible common equity to tangible assets is total common shareholders’ equity to total assets.
We believe that this measure is important to many investors in the marketplace who are interested in the relative changes from period to period of tangible common equity to tangible assets, each exclusive of changes in intangible assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets have the effect of increasing both total shareholders’ equity and assets while not increasing our tangible common equity or tangible assets.


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The following table reconciles, as of the dates set forth below, total shareholders’ equity to tangible common equity and total assets to tangible assets:
As of March 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2016As of June 30, 2017 As of December 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(Dollars in thousands)
Tangible Common Equity      
Total shareholders’ equity, including KSOP-owned shares$146,366
 $141,914
$204,551
 $141,914
Adjustments:      
Goodwill(18,742) (18,742)(18,742) (18,742)
Core deposit and other intangibles(3,162) (3,308)(3,016) (3,308)
Total tangible common equity$124,462
 $119,864
$182,793
 $119,864
Tangible Assets      
Total assets$1,901,199
 $1,828,336
$1,912,469
 $1,828,336
Adjustments:      
Goodwill(18,742) (18,742)(18,742) (18,742)
Core deposit and other intangibles(3,162) (3,308)$(3,016) $(3,308)
Total tangible assets$1,879,295
 $1,806,286
$1,890,711
 $1,806,286
Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets6.62% 6.64%
Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q, our other filings with the SEC, and other press releases, documents, reports and announcements that we make, issue or publish may contain statements that we believe are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act and section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance, including our future revenues, income, expenses, provision for taxes, effective tax rate, earnings per share and cash flows, our future capital expenditures and dividends, our future financial condition and changes therein, including changes in our loan portfolio and allowance for loan losses, our future capital structure or changes therein, the plan and objectives of management for future operations, our future or proposes acquisitions, the future or expected effect of acquisitions on our operations, results of the operations and financial condition, our future economic performance and the statements of the assumptions underlying any such statement. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would” and “outlook,” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
There are or will be important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following:
 
our ability to prudently manage our growth and execute our strategy;
risks associated with our acquisition and de novo branching strategy;
business and economic conditions generally and in the financial services industry, nationally and within our primary Texas markets;
concentration of our business within our geographic areas of operation in Texas;
deterioration of our asset quality and higher loan charge-offs;
changes in the value of collateral securing our loans;
inaccuracies in the assumptions and estimate we make in establishing the allowance for loan losses reserve and other estimates;


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changes in management personnel and our ability to attract, motivate and retain qualified personnel;


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liquidity risks associated with our business;
interest rate risk associated with our business that could decrease net interest income;
our ability to maintain important deposit customer relationships and our reputation;
operational risks associated with our business;
volatility and direction of market interest rates;
change in regulatory requirements to maintain minimum capital levels;
increased competition in the financial services industry, particularly from regional and national institutions;
institution and outcome of litigation and other legal proceeding against us or to which we become subject;
changes in the laws, rules, regulations, interpretations or policies relating to financial institution, accounting, tax, trade, monetary and fiscal matters;
further government intervention in the U.S. financial system;
changes in the scope and cost of FDIC insurance and other coverage;
natural disasters and adverse weather, acts of terrorism (including cyber attacks), an outbreak of hostilities or other international or domestic calamities, catastrophic events including storms, droughts, tornados and flooding, and other matters beyond our control;
risks that the financial institutions we may acquire or de novo branches we may open will not be integrated successfully, or the integrations may be more time consuming or costly than expected;
technology related changes are difficult to make or are more expensive than expected;
the other factors that are described or referenced in our IPO Prospectus under the caption “Risk Factors”;
The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read together with the other cautionary statements included in this Report. If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from what we anticipate. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which will arise. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.


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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company manages market risk, which, as a financial institution is primarily interest rate volatility, through the Asset-Liability Committee of the Bank, in accordance with policies approved by its board of directors. The Company uses an interest rate risk simulation model and shock analysis to test the interest rate sensitivity of net interest income and fair value of equity, and the impact of changes in interest rates on other financial metrics. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Interest Rate Sensitivity and Market Risk” herein for a discussion of how we manage market risk.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures - As of the end of the period covered by this Report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was required to apply judgment in evaluating its controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Report.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting - There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2017 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

We areThe Company is from time to time subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. These claims and litigation may include, among other things, allegations of violation of banking and other applicable regulations, competition law, labor laws and consumer protection laws, as well as claims or litigation relating to intellectual property, securities, breach of contract and tort. We intendThe Company intends to defend ourselvesitself vigorously against any pending or future claims and litigation.

At this time, in the opinion of management, the likelihood is remote that the impact of such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on ourthe Company combined results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, one or more unfavorable outcomes in any claim or litigation against usthe Company could have a material adverse effect for the period in which they are resolved. In addition, regardless of their merits or their ultimate outcomes, such matters are costly, divert management’s attention and may materially adversely affect ourthe Company’s reputation, even if resolved in our favor.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In evaluating an investment in ourthe Company’s common stock, investors should consider carefully, among other things, the risk factors previously disclosed in under the caption “Risk Factors” in ourthe Company’s IPO Prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2017 pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act, in connection with the initial public offering of ourthe Company’s common stock. OurThe Company’s business could be harmed by any of these risks. The trading price of ourthe Company’s common stock could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

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

We hadThere were no sales of equity securities by the Company during the period covered by this Report that were not registered with the SEC under the Securities Act. In May 2017, subsequent toduring the period covered by this Report, wethe Company issued and sold 2,300,000 shares of our common stock, including 300,000 shares of common stock sold pursuant to the underwriters’ full exercise of their option to purchase additional shares, in ourthe Company’s initial public offering at an offering price of $27.00 per share, for aggregate net proceeds of approximately $57.6 million. All of the shares issued and sold in the initial public offering were registered under the Securities Act pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-217176), which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2017. Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. and Stephens Inc. acted as underwriters. The offering commenced on May 9, 2017 and did not terminate until the sale of all of the shares offered. There has been no material change in the planned use of proceeds from our initial public offering as described in our IPO Prospectus (File No. 333-217176), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2017 pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.


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Item 6. Exhibits
 
Exhibit
Number
    Description of Exhibit
   
3.1 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed May 1, 2017 (File No. 333-217176)).

   
3.2 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed April 6, 2017 (File No. 333-217176)).

10.1Revolving Promissory Note, dated March 31, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed April 6, 2017 (File No. 333-217176)).
10.2Loan Agreement, dated March 31, 2017 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed April 6, 2017 (File No. 333-217176)).
   
 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
 Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
101* The following materials from Guaranty Bancshares’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language), furnished herewith: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

* Filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
** Furnished with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q



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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.
  GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
  (Registrant)
   
   
Date: June 20,August 11, 2017 /s/ Tyson T. Abston
  Tyson T. Abston
  Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
   
   
   
   
   
Date: June 20,August 11, 2017 /s/ Clifton A. Payne
  Clifton A. Payne
  Chief Financial Officer & Director
   


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