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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2022

OR

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2021

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number:000-11486

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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

New Jersey

52-1273725

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

301 Sylvan Avenue

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

201-816-8900

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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

Title of each class

Trading symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

CNOB

NASDAQ

Depositary Shares (each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 5.25% Series A Non-Cumulative, perpetual preferred stock)

CNOBP

NASDAQ

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes    ☒    No   ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or emerging growth company. See definition 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  ☐

(Do not check if smaller

reporting company)

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 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, no par value:

39,794,81539,243,123 shares

(Title of Class)

(Outstanding as of August 6, 2021)5, 2022)


Table of Contents

Page

PART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATIONFinancial Statements

3

Item 1.Financial Statements

3

Consolidated Statements of Condition as of June 30, 20212022 (unaudited) and December 31, 20202021

3

Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and 2020(unaudited)

4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and 2020(unaudited)

5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)

6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)

8

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

10

Item 2.

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

4640

Item 3.

Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risks

6040

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

6155

PART II  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

62Legal Proceedings

56

Item 1.1a.Legal Proceedings

62Risk Factors

56

Item 1a.Risk Factors

62

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

6256

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

6256

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

6256

Item 5.

Other Information

6256

Item 6.Exhibits

63Exhibits

57

SIGNATURES

6458

  


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Item 1. Financial Statements

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except for share data)

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

2022

  

2021

 

(in thousands, except for share data)

 

2021

 

2020

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

    

Cash and due from banks

 

$

59,148

 

 

$

63,637

 

 $58,807  $54,352 

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

 

 

290,269

 

 

 

240,119

 

  240,513   211,184 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

349,417

 

 

303,756

 

 299,320  265,536 

 

Investment securities

 

 

458,933

 

 

487,955

 

 675,941  534,507 

Equity securities

 

 

13,223

 

 

13,387

 

 15,993  13,794 

 

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

6,159

 

 

 

4,710

 

 3,182  250 

 

Loans receivable

 

 

6,407,904

 

 

 

6,236,307

 

 7,274,573  6,828,622 

Less: Allowance for credit losses - loans

 

 

78,684

 

 

 

79,226

 

  82,739   78,773 

Net loans receivable

 

 

6,329,220

 

 

 

6,157,081

 

 7,191,834  6,749,849 

 

Investment in restricted stock, at cost

 

 

22,563

 

 

 

25,099

 

 47,287  27,826 

Bank premises and equipment, net

 

 

28,811

 

 

 

30,108

 

 28,391  29,032 

Accrued interest receivable

 

 

34,001

 

 

 

35,317

 

 34,615  34,152 

Bank owned life insurance

 

 

193,209

 

 

 

165,960

 

 228,279  195,731 

Right of use operating lease assets

 

 

12,504

 

 

 

16,159

 

 10,809  11,017 

Other real estate owned

 316  0 

Goodwill

 

 

208,372

 

 

208,372

 

 208,372  208,372 

Core deposit intangibles

 

 

9,963

 

 

10,977

 

 8,130  8,997 

Other assets

 

 

43,707

 

 

 

88,458

 

  89,037   50,417 

Total assets

 

$

7,710,082

 

 

$

7,547,339

 

 $8,841,506  $8,129,480 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noninterest-bearing

 

$

1,485,952

 

 

$

1,339,108

 

 $1,712,875  $1,617,049 

Interest-bearing

 

 

4,706,561

 

 

 

4,620,116

 

  4,904,724   4,715,904 

Total deposits

 

 

6,192,513

 

 

5,959,224

 

  6,617,599   6,332,953 

Borrowings

 

 

353,462

 

 

425,954

 

 874,964  468,193 

Subordinated debentures, net

 

 

152,800

 

 

202,648

 

 153,103  152,951 

Operating lease liabilities

14,235

18,026

 12,116  12,417 

Other liabilities

 

 

32,112

 

 

 

26,177

 

  40,577   38,754 

Total liabilities

 

 

6,745,122

 

 

 

6,632,029

 

  7,698,359   7,005,268 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Preferred Stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized 5,000,000 shares

 

 

0-

 

 

0-

 

Common stock, no par value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued 42,547,077 shares as of June 30, 2021 and 42,444,031 shares as of December 31, 2020; outstanding 39,794,815 shares as of June 30, 2021 and 39,785,398 as of December 31, 2020

 

 

586,946

 

 

586,946

 

Preferred Stock, no par value; $1,000 per share liquidation preference; Authorized 5,000,000 shares; issued 115,000 shares as of June 30, 2022 and as of December 31, 2021; outstanding 115,000 shares as of June 30, 2022 and as of December 31, 2021

 110,927  110,927 

Common stock, no par value: Authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 42,679,405 shares as of June 30, 2022 and 42,557,264 shares as of December 31, 2021; outstanding 39,243,123 shares as of June 30, 2022 and 39,568,090 as of December 31, 2021

 586,946  586,946 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

24,606

 

 

23,887

 

 27,536  27,246 

Retained earnings

 

 

386,280

 

 

331,951

 

 489,640  440,169 

Treasury stock, at cost 2,752,262 common shares as of June 30, 2021 and 2,658,633 as of December 31, 2020

 

 

(32,682

)

 

(30,271

)

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 

 

(190

)

 

 

2,797

Treasury stock, at cost 3,436,282 common shares as of June 30, 2022 and 2,989,174 as of December 31, 2021

 (52,799) (39,672)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (19,103)  (1,404)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

964,960

 

 

 

915,310

 

  1,143,147   1,124,212 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

7,710,082

 

 

$

7,547,339

 

 $8,841,506  $8,129,480 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

(in thousands, except for per share data)

2021

2020

2021

2020

 

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

        

Interest income

        

Interest and fees on loans

$

71,101

 

$

75,797

 

$

141,563

 

$

148,733

 

 $81,285  $71,101  $157,310  $141,563 

Interest and dividends on investment securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable

 

995

 

1,712

 

 

2,083

 

3,778

 

 2,551  995  4,424  2,083 

Tax-exempt

 

608

 

647

 

 

1,374

 

1,460

 

 916  608  1,625  1,374 

Dividends

 

263

 

442

 

 

519

 

842

 

 291  263  505  519 

Interest on federal funds sold and other short-term investments

 

84

 

 

79

 

 

133

 

 

578

 

  313   84   433   133 

Total interest income

 

73,051

 

 

78,677

 

 

145,672

 

 

155,391

 

  85,356   73,051   164,297   145,672 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

Deposits

 

6,424

 

13,597

 

 

14,009

 

30,809

 

 5,709  6,424  10,719  14,009 

Borrowings

 

3,618

 

 

4,290

 

 

7,491

 

 

8,511

 

  4,056   3,618   7,629   7,491 

Total interest expense

 

10,042

 

 

17,887

 

 

21,500

 

 

39,320

 

  9,765   10,042   18,348   21,500 

Net interest income

 

63,009

 

60,790

 

 

124,172

 

116,071

 

 75,591  63,009  145,949  124,172 

(Reversal of) provision for credit losses

 

(1,649

)

 

15,000

 

 

(7,415

)

 

31,000

 

Net interest income after (reversal of) provision for credit losses

 

64,658

 

 

45,790

 

 

131,587

 

 

85,071

 

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses

  3,000   (1,649)  4,450   (7,415)

Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) credit losses

  72,591   64,658   141,499   131,587 

Noninterest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

Deposit, loan and other income

 

2,222

 

3,212

 

 

3,390

 

4,499

 

 1,866  2,222  3,609  3,390 

Income on bank owned life insurance

 

1,185

 

1,128

 

 

2,249

 

2,095

 

 1,342  1,185  2,548  2,249 

Net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale

 

847

 

237

 

 

1,554

 

630

 

 556  847  1,257  1,554 

Gain on sale of branches

 

0-

 

0-

 

 

674

 

0-

 

 0  0  0  674 

Net gains (losses) on equity securities

 

23

 

44

 

 

(164

)

222

 

Net gains on sales/redemption of securities available-for-sale

 

195

 

 

0-

 

 

195

 

 

29

 

Net (losses) gains on equity securities

 (405) 23  (1,001) (164)

Net gain on sales/redemptions of securities available-for-sale

 0  195  0  195 

Total noninterest income

 

4,472

 

 

4,621

 

 

7,898

 

 

7,475

 

  3,359   4,472   6,413   7,898 

Noninterest expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

Salaries and employee benefits

 

15,351

 

14,529

 

 

30,983

 

29,122

 

 19,662  15,351  38,445  30,983 

Occupancy and equipment

 

3,187

 

3,156

 

 

6,591

 

6,627

 

 2,733  3,187  4,662  6,591 

FDIC insurance

 

580

 

1,093

 

 

1,515

 

1,949

 

 725  580  1,331  1,515 

Professional and consulting

 

2,117

 

1,673

 

 

4,073

 

3,247

 

 2,124  2,117  3,916  4,073 

Marketing and advertising

 

278

 

426

 

 

519

 

730

 

 426  278  777  519 

Data processing

 

1,603

 

1,586

 

 

3,139

 

3,059

 

Merger and restructuring expenses

 

0-

 

5,146

 

 

0-

 

14,640

 

Information technology and communications

 2,801  2,636  5,667  5,161 

Amortization of core deposit intangibles

 

508

 

652

 

 

1,015

 

1,304

 

 434  508  867  1,015 

Other components of net periodic pension expense

 (143) (67) (286) (134)

Increase in value of acquisition price

 

0-

 

2,333

 

 

0-

 

2,333

 

 833  0  1,516  0 

Other components of net periodic pension expense

 

(67

)

(29

)

 

(134

)

(59

)

Other expenses

 

2,702

 

2,498

 

 

5,043

 

5,169

 

  2,108   1,669   4,038   3,021 

Total noninterest expenses

 

26,259

 

 

33,063

 

 

52,744

 

 

68,121

 

  31,703   26,259   60,933   52,744 

Income before income tax expense

 

42,871

 

17,348

 

 

86,741

 

24,425

 

 44,247  42,871  86,979  86,741 

Income tax expense

 

10,652

 

 

2,516

 

 

21,523

 

 

3,563

 

  11,889   10,652   23,240   21,523 

Net income

$

32,219

 

$

14,832

 

$

65,218

 

$

20,862

 

 32,358  32,219  63,739  65,218 

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred dividends

  1,509   0   3,018   0 

Net income available to common stockholders

 $30,849  $32,219  $60,721  $65,218 

Earnings per common share

        

Basic

$

0.81

 

$

0.37

 

$

1.64

 

$

0.53

 

 $0.78  $0.81  $1.54  $1.64 

Diluted

 

0.81

 

0.37

 

 

1.63

 

0.52

 

 0.78  0.81  1.53  1.63 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

  

June 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

(dollars in thousands)

 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Net income

 

$

32,219

 

 

$

14,832

 

 

$

65,218

 

 

$

20,862

 

 $32,358  $32,219  $63,739  $65,218 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains and losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during the period

 

 

271

 

 

(1,423

)

 

 

(5,169

)

 

 

4,829

 

Unrealized holding (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities arising during the period

 (23,891) 271  (54,516) (5,169)

Tax effect

 

 

(68

)

 

 

392

 

 

1,364

 

 

(1,299

)

 7,616  (68) 15,755  1,364 

Net of tax

 

 

203

 

 

(1,031

)

 

 

(3,805

)

 

 

3,530

 

  (16,275)  203  (38,761)  (3,805)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassification adjustment for realized gains included in net income

 

 

(195

)

 

 

0-

 

 

(195

)

 

 

(29

)

 0 (195) 0 (195)

Tax effect

 

 

48

 

 

 

0-

 

 

 

48

 

 

 

6

 

  0   48   0   48 

Net of tax

 

 

(147

)

 

 

0-

 

 

(147

)

 

 

(23

)

 0  (147) 0  (147)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges

 

 

(42

)

 

 

(566

)

 

 

(18

)

 

 

(3,315

)

Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges

 8,284  (42) 27,284  (18)

Tax effect

 

 

15

 

 

 

140

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

913

 

 (2,946) 15  (8,287) 4 

Net of tax

 

 

(27

)

 

 

(426

)

 

 

(14

)

 

 

(2,402

)

  5,338  (27)  18,997  (14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassification adjustment for realized losses on cash flow hedges included in net income

 

 

584

 

 

318

 

 

1,215

 

 

311

 129  584  654  1,215 

Tax effect

 

 

(167

)

 

 

(71

)

 

 

(344

)

 

 

(69

)

  (37)  (167)  (184)  (344)

Net of tax

 

 

417

 

 

247

 

 

871

 

 

242

 92  417  470  871 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassification adjustment for pension plan amortization included in net income

 

 

75

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

151

 

Unrealized gains on pension plan

 0  0  2,187  0 

Tax effect

 0  0  (615) 0 

Net of tax

  0  0  1,572  0 

Reclassification adjustment for realized losses on pension plan included in net income

 16  75  32  150 

Tax effect

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(21

)

 

 

(42

)

 

 

(42

)

 (5) (22) (9) (42)

Net of tax

 

 

53

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

109

 

  11  53  23  108 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

499

 

 

(1,155

)

 

 

(2,987

)

 

 

1,456

 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

  (10,834)  499   (17,699)  (2,987)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

 

$

32,718

 

 

$

13,677

 

 

$

62,231

 

 

$

22,318

 

 $21,524  $32,718  $46,040  $62,231 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


5


CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

(unaudited)

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

 

(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

 

Preferred

Stock

 

Common

Stock

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

 

Retained

Earnings

 

Treasury

Stock

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

(Loss) Income

 

Total

Stockholders’

Equity

 

Balance as of December 31,  2020

 

$

0-

 

$

586,946

 

$

23,887

 

$

331,951

 

 

$

(30,271

)

 

$

2,797

 

 

$

915,310

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (see note 1b. “Authoritative Accounting Guidance Presentation”), net of tax

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(2,925

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,925

)

 

Balance as of January 1, 2021 as adjusted for changes in accounting principle

 

 

-

 

 

586,946

 

 

23,887

 

 

329,026

 

 

 

(30,271

)

 

 

2,797

 

 

 

912,385

 

 

Net income

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

65,218

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

65,218

 

 

Other comprehensive loss,  net of tax

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,987

)

 

 

(2,987

)

 

Cash dividends declared on common stock  ($0.20 per share)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(7,964

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(7,964

)

 

Exercise of stock options  (5,449 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

45

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

45

 

 

Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures  (47,982 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0-

 

 

Stock grants (446 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0-

 

 

Net shares issued in satisfaction of restricted stock units earned (14,711 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0-

 

 

Net shares issued in satisfaction of performance units earned  (34,458 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0-

 

 

Share redemption for tax withholdings on performance units and restricted stock units earned

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(1,283

)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,283

)

 

Repurchase of treasury stock (93,629 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,411

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,411

)

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

1,957

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,957

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30,  2021

 

$

0-

 

$

586,946

 

$

24,606

 

$

386,280

 

 

$

(32,682

)

 

$

(190

)

 

$

964,960

 

 

  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

 
                      

Accumulated

     
          

Additional

          

Other

  

Total

 
  

Preferred

  

Common

  

Paid-In

  

Retained

  

Treasury

  

Comprehensive

  

Stockholders’

 

(in thousands, except share data)

 

Stock

  

Stock

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Stock

  

(Loss) Income

  

Equity

 

Balance as of December 31, 2021

 $110,927  $586,946  $27,246  $440,169  $(39,672) $(1,404) $1,124,212 

Net income

  0   0   0   63,739   0   0   63,739 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

  0   0   0   0   0   (17,699)  (17,699)

Cash dividend declared on preferred stock ($0.65625 per depositary share)

  0   0   0   (3,018)  0   0   (3,018)

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.285 per share)

  0   0   0   (11,250)  0   0   (11,250)

Exercise of stock options (15,086 shares)

  0   0   124   0   0   0   124 

Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures (53,169 shares)

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Stock grants (153 shares)

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Net shares issued in satisfaction of restricted stock units earned (31,383 shares)

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Net shares issued in satisfaction of performance units earned (22,350 shares)

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Share redemption for tax withholdings on performance units and restricted stock units earned

  0   0   (2,133)  0   0   0   (2,133)

Repurchase of treasury stock (447,108 shares)

  0   0   0   0   (13,127)  0   (13,127)

Stock-based compensation expense

  0   0   2,299   0   0   0   2,299 
                             

Balance as of June 30, 2022

 $110,927  $586,946  $27,536  $489,640  $(52,799) $(19,103) $1,143,147 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

 

Preferred

Stock

 

Common

Stock

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

 

Retained

Earnings

 

Treasury

Stock

 

Accumulated

Other

(Loss) Income

 

Stockholders’ Comprehensive

Equity

 

Balance as of March 31, 2021

 

$

0-

 

$

586,946

 

$

23,621

 

 

$

358,441

 

 

$

(32,682

)

 

$

(689

)

 

$

935,637

 

 

Net income

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

32,219

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

32,219

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

499

 

 

499

 

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.11 per share)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,380

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,380

)

 

Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures (21,213 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0-

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

985

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

985

 

 

Balance as of June 30,  2021

 

$

0-

 

$

586,946

 

$

24,606

 

 

$

386,280

 

 

$

(32,682

)

 

$

(190

)

 

$

964,960

 

 

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

 
                      

Accumulated

     
          

Additional

          

Other

  

Total

 
  

Preferred

  

Common

  

Paid-In

  

Retained

  

Treasury

  

Comprehensive

  

Stockholders’

 

(in thousands, except share data)

 

Stock

  

Stock

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Stock

  

(Loss) Income

  

Equity

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022

 $110,927  $586,946  $28,484  $464,889  $(44,458) $(8,269) $1,138,519 

Net income

  0   0   0   32,358   0   0   32,358 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

  0   0   0   0   0   (10,834)  (10,834)

Cash dividends declared on preferred stock ($0.328125 per depositary share)

  0   0   0   (1,509)  0   0   (1,509)

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.155 per share)

  0   0   0   (6,098)  0   0   (6,098)

Exercise of stock options (6,312 shares)

  0   0   33   0   0   0   33 

Share redemption for tax withholdings on performance units and restricted stock units earned

  0   0   (2,133)  0   0   0   (2,133)

Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures (20,715 shares)

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Repurchase of treasury stock (302,315 shares)

  0   0   0   0   (8,341)  0   (8,341)

Stock-based compensation expense

  0   0   1,152   0   0   0   1,152 
                             

Balance as of June 30, 2022

 $110,927  $586,946  $27,536  $489,640  $(52,799) $(19,103) $1,143,147 


6


(continued)

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

 

Preferred

Stock

 

Common

Stock

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

 

Retained

Earnings

 

Treasury

Stock

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

(Loss) Income

 

Total

Stockholders’

Equity

Balance as of December 31,  2019

 

$

0-

 

$

468,571

 

$

21,344

 

$

271,782

 

 

$

(29,360

)

 

$

(1,147

)

 

$

731,190

 

Net income

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

20,862

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

20,862

 

Other comprehensive income,  net of tax

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,456

 

 

 

1,456

 

Cash dividends declared on common stock  ($0.090 per share)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(3,956

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,956

)

Exercise of stock options  (25,413 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

163

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

163

 

Restricted stock grants  (68,853 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0-

 

Net shares issued in satisfaction of restricted stock units earned

 (16,541 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0-

 

Net shares issued in satisfaction of performance units earned  (22,402 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0-

 

Share redemption for tax withholdings on performance units and restricted stock units earned

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(639

)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(639

)

Repurchase of treasury stock (54,693 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

(911

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(911

)

Stock issued (4,602,450 shares) in acquisition of Bancorp of New Jersey

 

 

-

 

 

118,375

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

118,375

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

1,201

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,201

 

 

Balance as of June 30,  2020

 

$

0-

 

$

586,946

 

$

22,069

 

$

288,688

 

 

$

(30,271

)

 

$

309

 

 

$

867,741

 

  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
                      

Accumulated

     
          

Additional

          

Other

  

Total

 
  

Preferred

  

Common

  

Paid-In

  

Retained

  

Treasury

  

Comprehensive

  

Stockholders’

 

(in thousands, except share data)

 

Stock

  

Stock

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Stock

  

(Loss) Income

  

Equity

 

Balance as of December 31, 2020

 $0  $586,946  $23,887  $331,951  $(30,271) $2,797  $915,310 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (see note 1b. “Authoritative Accounting Guidance Presentation”), net of tax

  0   0   0   (2,925)  0   0   (2,925)

Balance as of January 1, 2021 as adjusted for changes in accounting principle

  0   586,946   23,887   329,026   (30,271)  2,797   912,385 

Net income

  0   0   0   65,218   0   0   65,218 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

  0   0   0   0   0   (2,987)  (2,987)

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.20 per share)

  0   0   0   (7,964)  0   0   (7,964)

Exercise of stock options (5,449 shares)

  0   0   45   0   0   0   45 

Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures (47,982 shares)

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Stock grants (446 shares)

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Net shares issued in satisfaction of restricted stock units earned (14,711 shares)

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Net shares issued in satisfaction of performance units earned (34,458 shares)

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Share redemption for tax withholdings on performance units and restricted stock units earned

  0   0   (1,283)  0   0   0   (1,283)

Repurchase of treasury stock (93,629 shares)

  0   0   0   0   (2,411)  0   (2,411)

Stock-based compensation expense

  0   0   1,957   0   0   0   1,957 
                             

Balance as of June 30, 2021

 $0  $586,946  $24,606  $386,280  $(32,682) $(190) $964,960 

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
                      

Accumulated

     
          

Additional

          

Other

  

Total

 
  

Preferred

  

Common

  

Paid-In

  

Retained

  

Treasury

  

Comprehensive

  

Stockholders’

 

(in thousands, except share data)

 

Stock

  

Stock

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Stock

  

(Loss) Income

  

Equity

 

Balance as of March 31, 2021

 $0  $586,946  $23,621  $358,441  $(32,682) $(689) $935,637 

Net income

  0   0   0   32,219   0   0   32,219 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

  0   0   0   0   0   499   499 

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.11 per share)

  0   0   0   (4,380)  0   0   (4,380)

Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures (21,213 shares)

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Stock-based compensation expense

  0   0   985   0   0   0   985 
                             

Balance as of June 30, 2021

 $0  $586,946  $24,606  $386,280  $(32,682) $(190) $964,960 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

 

Preferred

Stock

 

Common

Stock

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

 

Retained

Earnings

 

Treasury

Stock

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

(Loss) Income

 

Total

Stockholders’ Comprehensive

Equity

 

Balance as of March 31, 2020

 

$

0-

 

$

586,946

 

$

21,746

 

 

$

273,825

 

 

$

(30,271

)

 

$

1,464

 

$

853,710

 

 

Net income

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

14,832

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

14,832

 

 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,155

)

 

 

(1,155

)

 

Cash dividends adjustment

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

31

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

31

 

Restricted stock grants (48,169 shares)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0-

 

Share redemption for tax withholdings on performance units

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(342

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(342

)

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

665

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

665

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30,  2020

 

$

0-

 

$

586,946

 

$

22,069

 

 

$

288,688

 

 

$

(30,271

)

 

$

309

 

 

$

867,741

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


7


CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

Six Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2021

 

2020

 

2022

  

2021

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

    

Net income

 

$

65,218

 

 

$

20,862

 

 $63,739  $65,218 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment

 

 

1,746

 

 

 

1,860

 

 1,942  1,746 

(Reversal of) provision for credit losses

 

 

(7,415

)

 

 

31,000

 

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses

 4,450  (7,415)

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

1,015

 

 

 

1,304

 

 867  1,015 

Net accretion of loans

 

 

(2,803

)

 

 

(3,752

)

 (1,689) (2,803)

Accretion on bank premises

 

 

(45

)

 

 

(45

)

 (24) (45)

Accretion on deposits

 

 

(1,248

)

 

 

(2,673

)

 (518) (1,248)

Accretion on borrowings, net

 

 

(36

)

 

 

(104

)

Amortization (accretion) on borrowings, net

 14  (36)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

1,957

 

 

 

1,201

 

 2,299  1,957 

Gains on sales/redemptions of securities available-for-sale, net

 

 

(195

)

 

 

(29

)

 0 (195)

Losses (gains) on equity securities, net

 

 

164

 

 

(222

)

Losses on equity securities, net

 1,001  164 

Gain on sale of branches

 

 

(674

)

 

 

0-

 0  (674)

Net losses on disposition of fixed assets

 

 

27

 

 

0-

Gains on sales of loans held-for-sale, net

 

 

(1,554

)

 

 

(630

)

Net losses on disposition of other premises and equipment

 0  27 

Gains on sale of loans held-for-sale, net

 (1,257) (1,554)

Loans originated for resale

 

 

(30,600

)

 

 

(17,141

)

 (14,795) (30,600)

Proceeds from sale of loans held-for sale

 

 

40,043

 

 

 

30,894

 

Payments on loans held-for-sale

 

 

18

 

 

 

172

 

Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale

 16,302  40,043 

Gain on sale of other real estate owned

 

 

(18

)

 

 

0-

 

 0 (18)

Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance

 

 

(2,249

)

 

 

(2,095

)

 (2,548) (2,249)

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities available-for-sale, net

 

 

3,152

 

 

 

2,512

 

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities available-for-sale

 1,481  3,152 

Amortization of subordinated debentures issuance costs

 

 

152

 

 

 

170

 

 152  152 

Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable

 

 

1,316

 

 

(6,035

)

(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable

 (463) 1,316 

Net change in operating leases

 

 

(439

)

 

 

2,051

 (93) (439)

Decrease in other assets

 

 

48,236

 

 

 

25,042

 

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

 

 

3,705

 

 

(8,602

)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

 (4,024) 48,236 

Increase in other liabilities

  4,131   3,705 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

119,473

 

 

 

75,740

 

  70,967   119,455 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Investment securities available-for-sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases

 

 

(126,641

)

 

 

(108,584

)

 (296,254) (126,641)

Sales

 

 

0-

 

 

 

19,624

 

Maturities, calls and principal repayments

 

 

147,342

 

 

 

97,625

 

 98,824  147,342 

Purchases of equity securities

 

 

0-

 

 

(2,000

)

 (3,200) 0 

Net redemptions of restricted investment in bank stocks

 

 

2,536

 

 

3,805

Net (purchases) redemptions of restricted investment in bank stocks

 (19,461) 2,536 

Payments on loans held-for-sale

 2,390  18 

Net increase in loans

 

 

(173,384

)

 

 

(463,094

)

 (450,723) (173,384)

Purchases of bank owned life insurance

 

 

(25,000

)

 

 

(25,000

)

 (30,000) (25,000)

Purchases of premises and equipment

 

 

(541

)

 

 

(855

)

 (1,276) (541)

Proceeds from sale of branches

 

 

1,087

 

 

0-

 0  1,087 

Proceeds from sale of OREO

 

 

321

 

 

 

992

 

Cash and cash equivalents acquired in acquisition, net

 

 

0-

 

 

87,391

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned

  0  321 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(174,280

)

 

 

(390,096

)

  (699,700)  (174,262)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Net increase in deposits

 

 

234,537

 

 

276,614

 285,164  234,537 

(Repayment of) increase in subordinated debentures

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

73,421

Increase in (repayment of) subordinated debentures

 0  (50,000)

Advances of borrowings

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

1,376,489

 

 1,450,181  100,000 

Repayments of borrowings

 

 

(172,456

)

 

 

(1,259,358

)

 (1,043,424) (172,456)

Cash dividends on preferred stock

 (3,018) 0 

Repurchase of treasury stock

 

 

(2,411

)

 

 

(911

)

 (13,127) (2,411)

Cash dividends paid on common stock

 

 

(7,964

)

 

 

(3,545

)

 (11,250) (7,964)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

45

 

 

 

163

 

 124  45 

Share redemption for tax withholdings on performance units and restricted stock units earned

 

 

(1,283

)

 

 

(639

)

  (2,133)  (1,283)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

100,468

 

 

 

462,234

 

  662,517   100,468 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

45,661

 

 

 

147,878

 

 33,784  45,661 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

303,756

 

 

 

201,483

 

  265,536   303,756 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

349,417

 

 

$

349,361

 

 $299,320  $349,417 


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(continued)

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash payments for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid on deposits and borrowings

 

$

23,236

 

 

$

41,189

 

Income taxes

 

 

20,299

 

 

12,096

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of noncash activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer of loans from held-for-investment to other real estate owned

 

$

304

 

 

$

0-

 

Transfer of loans from held-for-investment to held-for-sale

 

9,356

 

 

 

10,995

 

Transfer of loans from held-for-sale to held-for-investment

 

0-

 

 

 

19,738

 

 

 

Business combinations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of assets acquired

 

$

0-

 

 

$

949,282

Fair value of liabilities assumed

 

 

0-

 

 

852,729

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

        

Cash payments for:

        

Interest paid on deposits and borrowings

 $18,117  $23,236 

Income taxes

  20,832   20,299 

Supplemental disclosures of noncash activities

        

Investing:

        

Transfer of loans from held-for-investment to other real estate owned

 $316  $304 

Transfer of loans from held-for-investment to held-for-sale

  5,572   9,356 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 1a.Nature of Operations, Principles of Consolidation and Risk and Uncertainties

Nature of Operations

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (the “Parent Corporation”) is incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey and is a registered bank holding company.company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHCA”). The Parent Corporation’s business currently consists primarily of the operation of its wholly-owned subsidiary, ConnectOne Bank (the “Bank” and, collectively with the Parent Corporation and the Parent Corporation’s subsidiaries, the “Company”). The Bank’s subsidiaries include Union Investment Co. (a New Jersey investment company), Twin Bridge Investment Co. (a New Jersey investment company), ConnectOne Preferred Funding Corp. (a New Jersey real estate investment trust), Center Financial Group, LLC (a New Jersey financial services company), Center Advertising, Inc. (a New Jersey advertising company), Morris Property Company, LLC, (a New Jersey limited liability company), Volosin Holdings, LLC, (a New Jersey limited liability company), NJCB Spec-1,Spec-1, LLC (a New Jersey limited liability company), Port Jervis Holdings, LLC (a New Jersey limited liability company), BONJ Special Properties, LLC (a New Jersey limited liability company) and BoeFly, Inc. (a New Jersey financial technology company).

The Bank is a community-based, full-service New Jersey-chartered commercial bank that was founded in 2005. The Bank operates from its headquarters located at 301 Sylvan Avenue in the Borough of Englewood Cliffs, Bergen County, New Jersey and through its twenty-fivetwenty-four other banking offices. Substantially all loans are secured with various types of collateral, including business assets, consumer assets and commercial/residential real estate. Each borrower’s ability to repay its loans is dependent on the conversion of assets, cash flows generated from the borrowers’ business, real estate rental and consumer wages.

The preceding unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q10-Q and Rule 10-0110-01 of Regulation S-X,S-X, and, accordingly, do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 20212022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2021, 2022, or for any other interim period. The Company’s 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K10-K should be read in conjunction with these consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. Some items in the prior year consolidated financial statements were reclassified to conform to current presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on prior year net income or stockholders’ equity.

Use of Estimates

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management has made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the dates of the consolidated statements of condition and that affect the results of operations for the periods presented. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Risks and Uncertainties

As previously disclosed, on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19COVID-19 as a global pandemic, which continues to impact the United States and the world. On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, andEconomic Security Act(CARES (CARES Act) was enacted to, among other things, provide emergency assistance for individuals, families and businesses affected by the COVID-19COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected, and continues to adversely affect economic activity globally, nationally and locally. Actions taken around the world to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 include restrictions on travel, quarantines in certain areas, and forced closures for certain types of public places and businesses. Although economic activity has acceleratedbegan to accelerate in 2021, and the United States continues to implement a COVID-19COVID-19 vaccination program, COVID-19,COVID-19, it’s variants and actions taken to mitigate the spread of it have had and may in the future have an adverse impact on the economies and financial markets of many countries and parts of the United States, including the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area in which the Company primarily operates. Although the Company has been able to continue operations while taking steps to ensure the safety of employees and customers, COVID-19clients, COVID-19 could impact the Company’s operations in the future. Federal Reserve reductions in interest rates and otherThe effects of the COVID-19COVID-19 pandemic may adversely affect the Company'sCompany’s financial condition and results of operations in future periods. Although state and local governments have lifted many restrictions on conducting business, it is possible that restrictions could be reimposed.    It

On July 27, 2017, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), announced that it will no longer persuade or compel banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR to the LIBOR administration after 2021. The announcement also indicates that the continuation of LIBOR on the current basis cannot and will not be guaranteed after 2021. Consequently, although banks have continued to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR in 2022, at this time, it is therefore unknown how long COVID-19 maynot possible to predict whether and to what extent banks will continue to impact the economy and what the complete financial effect will beprovide LIBOR submissions to the Company. It is reasonably possible that estimates madeLIBOR administrator or whether any additional reforms to LIBOR may be enacted in the financial statements could be materially and adversely impactedUnited Kingdom or elsewhere. Similarly, banking regulators in the near termUnited States have required insured depository institutions in the United states to cease originating loans using LIBOR as a resultrate index as of December 31, 2021, and in March 2022 Congress adopted legislation providing for the replacement of LIBOR indexes in contracts without fall back language with the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), and for the Federal Reserve to adopt regulation by September of 2022 implementing this change. Although the Bank ceased using LIBOR as an index for loans it originates, it is unclear at this time  what  effect these  conditions, includingchanges may have  on the determinationvalues of  loans and liabilities held or owed by the allowance for credit losses on loans, fairBank whose interest rates are tied to LIBOR. Uncertainty as to the nature of such potential changes, alternative reference rates, the elimination or replacement of LIBOR, or other reforms may adversely affect the value of, financial instruments, impairment of goodwill and other intangible assetsthe return on our loans, and income taxes.our investment securities.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 1b. Authoritative Accounting Guidance

Adoption of NewNewly Issued, But Not Yet Effective Accounting Standards in 2021

Effective January 1, 2021,

In June 2022, the Company adoptedFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13 “ASU 2016-132022-03, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions” (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 clarifies that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value.  ASU 2022-03 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2022-03 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2022-02, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)326), Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures” (“ASU 2022-02”). ASU 2022-02 eliminates the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) in ASC 310-40, “Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors” for entities that have adopted the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model introduced by ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”, which replaced the prior incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology (ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2022-02 also requires that is referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL” or the “CECL Standard”). The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL Standard is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including portfolio loans and investment securities classified as held-to-maturity (“HTM”). It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures including loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees and other similar instruments. In addition, the CECL Standard changes the accounting for investment securities classified as ("AFS"), including a requirement that estimated credit losses on AFS securities be presented as an allowance rather than as a direct write-down of the carrying balance of securities which we do not intend to sell, or believe that it is more likely than not, that we will be required to sell.

The Company adopted the CECL Standard using the modified retrospective method for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off-balance sheet credit exposures. As discussed further below, purchased credit deteriorated assets were measured on a prospective basis in accordance with the CECL Standard and all purchase credit impaired loans as of December 31, 2020 were considered purchased credit deteriorated loans upon adoption. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2021 are presented under the CECL Standard while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable accounting guidance. The adoption of the CECL Standard resulted in the following adjustments to our financial statements as of January 1, 2021 (dollars in thousands):

Change in Consolidated

Change to Retained Earnings

Statement of Condition

Tax Effect

from Adoption of CECL

Allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) (loans)

$

1,350

$

406

$

944

Adjustment related to purchased credit-impaired loan marks(1)

5,207

0-

0-

Total ACL - loans

6,557

406

944

ACL (unfunded credit commitments)

2,833

852

1,981

 

Total impact of CECL adoption

$

9,390

$

1,258

$

2,925

(1)

This amounts represents a gross-up of the balance sheet related to nonaccretable credit marks of purchased credit-impaired loans resulting from adoption of CECL on January 1, 2021.

Loans designated as purchased credit impaired loans (“PCI”) and accounted for under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 310-30 were designated as purchased with credit deterioration loans (“PCD”). In accordance with the CECL Standard, the Company did not reassess whether PCI loans met the criteria of PCD loans as of the date of adoption and determined all PCI loans were PCD loans. The Company recorded an increase to the balance of PCD loans and an increase to the ACL for loans of $5.2 million, which represented the expected credit losses for PCD loans. The remaining non-credit discount (based on the adjusted amortized cost basis) will be accreted into interest income at the effective interest rate as of January 1, 2021 over the remaining estimated life of the loans. Also, in accordance with the CECL Standard, the Company did not reassess whether modifications to individual acquired financial assets were troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) as of the date of adoption.

ACL for loans: The ACL for loans is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of portfolio loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on portfolio loans over their contractual life. Loans are charged-off against the allowance when we believe the uncollectibility of a loan balance has been confirmed, and the expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off or expected to be charged-off.


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 1b. Authoritative Accounting Guidance – (continued)

The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. The Company currently utilizes a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period followedpublic business entities disclose current-period gross charge-offs by a one-year period over which estimated losses revert to historical loss experience for the remaining life of the loan. The measurement of expected credit loss under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans and held to maturity investments and it also applies to certain off-balance sheet credit exposures.

The ACL for loans is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Generally, for all other loan types, the estimated expected credit loss is also calculated at the loan level and pool assignments are only utilized for aggregating the allowance estimates of similar loan types for financial statement disclosure purposes. Loan segments have unique risk characteristics with respect to credit quality and are as follows:

The repayment of commercial loans is generally dependent on the creditworthiness and cash flow of borrowers, and if applicable, guarantors, which may be negatively impacted by adverse economic conditions. While the majority of these loans are secured, collateral type, marketing, coverage, valuation and monitoring is not as uniform as in other portfolio classes and recovery from liquidation of such collateral may be subject to greater variability.

Payment on commercial mortgages is driven principally by operating results of the managed properties or underlying business and secondarily by the sale or refinance of such properties. Both primary and secondary sources of repayment, and value of the properties in liquidation, may be affected to a greater extent by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy in general.

Properties underlying construction, land and land development loans often do not generate sufficient cash flows to service debt and thus repayment is subject to the ability of the borrower and, if applicable, guarantors, to complete development or construction of the property and carry the project, often for extended periods of time. As a result, the performance of these loans is contingent upon future events whose probability at the timeyear of origination is uncertain.

The abilityfor financing receivables and net investments in leases within the scope of borrowers to service debt in the residential and consumer loan portfoliosSubtopic 326-20, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses—Measured at Amortized Cost”. ASU 2022-02 is generally subject to personal income which may be impacted by general economic conditions, such as increased unemployment levels. These loans are predominately collateralized by first and/or second liens on single family properties. If a borrower cannot maintain the loan, the Company’s ability to recover against the collateral in sufficient amount and in a timely manner may be significantly influenced by market, legal and regulatory conditions.

The Company considers loan classes and loan segments to be one and the same.

Individually Analyzed Loans: The Company will evaluate individual instruments for expected credit losses when those instruments do not share similar risk characteristics with instruments evaluated using a collective (pooled) basis. Loans will transition from defined segments for individual analysis when credit characteristics, or risk traits, change in a material manner. A loan is considered for individual analysis when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining individual analysis include payment status and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans for which the terms have been modified as a concession to the borrower due to the borrower experiencing financial difficulties are considered TDRs and are classified as individually analyzed. Loans considered to be TDRs can be categorized as nonaccrual or performing. All PCD loans will be considered as individual analyzed. Generally, individually analyzed loans consist of nonaccrual loans and performing troubled debt restructurings. Of this group of loans, loans of $250,000 and over are individually evaluated, while loans with balances less than $250,000 are collectively evaluated, and, accordingly, are not separately identified for analysis or disclosures. Instruments will not be included in both collective and individual analysis. Individual analysis will establish a specific reserve for instruments in scope.

For collateral dependent loans, when it is determined that a foreclosure is probable, the ACL will be determined on a loan level basis using the fair value of the collateral as of the reporting date, less estimated disposition costs (“net fair value”), which will ensure that the credit loss is not delayed until the time at which the actual foreclosure takes place. In the event that this fair value is less the then amortized cost basis of these specific loans, we will recognize the difference between the net fair value at the reporting date and the amortized cost basis in the ACL. If the fair value of the collateral has increased as of the ACL evaluation date, the increase in the fair value of the collateral is reflected through a reduction in the ACL. ACL adjustments for estimated disposition costs are not appropriate when the repayment of a collateral-dependent loan is expected from the operation of the collateral. If repayment is based upon future expected cash flows, the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate is compared to the carrying value of the loan, and any shortfall is recorded as the allowance for credit losses. The effective interest rate used to discount expected cash flows is adjusted to incorporate expected prepayments, if applicable.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 1b. Authoritative Accounting Guidance – (continued)

For charge-off and recoveries we will generally charge-off a loan balance after an analysis is completed which indicates that the collectability of the full principal is in doubt. Charge-offs are charged against the allowance in the period in which the loans are deemed to be uncollectible. Any expected future recoveries of amounts which were previously charged-off or expected to be charged-off will be included in the ACL, as the recoveries represent a component of the net amount expected to be collected. Expected recoveries in the ACL shall not exceed amounts previously charged-off or expected to be charged-off.

Investment Securities: Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in comprehensive income, net of tax. Interest income includes amortization of purchase premiums or discounts. Premiums and discounts on securities are generally amortized using the level-yield method without estimating prepayments, except for mortgage-backed securities, where prepayment rates are estimated. Premiums on callable investment securities are amortized to their earliest call date. Gains and losses on sales of securities are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.

ACL - on investment securities classified as available-for-sale: For available-for-sale investment securities which are in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assess whether we intend to sell, or it is more likely than not, that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of the amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria is met, the amortized cost basis of the security is written down to fair value through income. For available-for-sale investment securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, we evaluate whether the decline in fair value has resulted from an actual or estimated credit loss event or other factors. In making this assessment, we consider the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, changes to the rating of the security, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss is likely, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, an ACL is recorded for the estimated credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income.

Changes in the ACL are recorded as provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when we believe the uncollectibility of an available-for-sale security has been confirmed or if either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.

ASU No. 2021-03, “Intangibles ��� Goodwill and Other (Topic 350).” ASU 2021-03 requires an entity to identify and evaluate goodwill impairment triggering events when they occur to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit (or entity, if the entity has elected the accounting alternative for amortizing goodwill and chosen that option) is less than its carrying amount. If an entity determines that it is more likely than not that the goodwill is impaired. It must test goodwill for impairment using the triggering event date as the measurement date. An entity is required to disclose the amount assigned to goodwill in total and by major business combination, or by reorganization event resulting in fresh-start-start reporting. Also, the weighted average amortization period in total and the amortization period by major business combination, or by reorganization event resulting in fresh-start reporting. ASU 2021-03 was effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2022-02 will have on January 1, 2021 and did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statement.

ASU 2018-14, “Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans.” These amendments modify the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. ASU 2018-14 was effective for the Company as of January 1, 2021 and did not have a significant impact on ourits consolidated financial statements.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 2.Earnings per Common Share

Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”) No. 260-10-45260-10-45 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share (“EPS”).  The restricted stock awards granted by the Company contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends and therefore are considered participating securities. The two-classtwo-class method for calculating basic EPS excludes dividends paid to participating securities and any undistributed earnings attributable to participating securities.

Earnings per common share have been computed based on the following:

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

(in thousands, except for per share data)

 

June 30,

  

June 30,

 

2021

2020

2021

2020

Net income

$

32,219

$

14,832

$

65,218

$

20,862

(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Net income available to common stockholders

 $30,849  $32,219  $60,721  $65,218 

Earnings allocated to participating securities

(81

)

(69

)

(176

)

(94

)

  (70)  (81)  (150)  (176)

Income attributable to common stock

$

32,138

$

14,763

$

65,042

$

20,768

 $30,779  $32,138  $60,571  $65,042 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, including participating securities

39,781

39,640

39,786

39,603

 39,379  39,781  39,469  39,786 

Weighted average participating securities

(100

)

(104

)

(107

)

(123

)

  (89)  (100)  (98)  (107)

Weighted average common shares outstanding

39,681

39,536

39,679

39,480

 39,290  39,681  39,371  39,679 

Incremental shares from assumed conversions of options,

performance units and non-participating restricted shares

192

76

214

112

Incremental shares from assumed conversions of options, performance units and restricted shares

  176   192   225   214 

Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding

39,873

39,612

39,893

39,592

  39,466   39,873   39,596   39,893 

 

Earnings per common share:

 

Basic

$

0.81

$

0.37

$

1.64

$

0.53

 $0.78  $0.81  $1.54  $1.64 

Diluted

0.81

0.37

1.63

0.52

 0.78  0.81  1.53  1.63 

There were no0 antidilutive share equivalents as of  June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020..


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 3.Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

The Company’s investment securities are all classified as available-for-sale as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021. Investment securities available-for-sale are reported at fair value with unrealized gains or losses included in stockholders’ equity, net of tax. Accordingly, the carrying value of such securities reflects their fair value as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021. Fair value is based upon either quoted market prices, or in certain cases where there is limited activity in the market for a particular instrument, assumptions are made to determine their fair value. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion.

The following tables present information related to the Company’s portfolio of securities available-for-sale as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

                  

Allowance

 
                  

for

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

      

Investment

 
  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Credit

 
  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

June 30, 2022

                    
                     

Securities available-for-sale

                    

Federal agency obligations

 $58,375  $3  $(5,708) $52,670  $0 

Residential mortgage pass-through securities

  480,445   718   (36,883)  444,280   0 

Commercial mortgage pass-through securities

  25,627   0   (2,769)  22,858   0 

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions

  158,545   252   (10,766)  148,031   0 

Corporate bonds and notes

  5,480   20   (9)  5,491   0 

Asset-backed securities

  2,165   0   (48)  2,117   0 

Other securities

  494   0   0   494   0 

Total securities available-for-sale

 $731,131  $993  $(56,183) $675,941  $0 
                     

December 31, 2021

                    

Securities available-for-sale

                    

Federal agency obligations

 $50,336  $649  $(625) $50,360  $0 

Residential mortgage pass-through securities

  317,111   1,868   (2,884)  316,095   0 

Commercial mortgage pass-through securities

  10,814   118   (463)  10,469   0 

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions

  145,045   1,562   (982)  145,625   0 

Corporate bonds and notes

  8,968   81   0   9,049   0 

Asset-backed securities

  2,563   3   (2)  2,564   0 

Certificates of deposit

  150   0   0   150   0 

Other securities

  195   0   0   195   0 

Total securities available-for-sale

 $535,182  $4,281  $(4,956) $534,507  $0 

Allowance

for

Gross

Gross

Investment

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

Credit

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

Losses

June 30, 2021

(dollars in thousands)

Securities available-for-sale

Federal agency obligations

$

34,649

$

1,197

$

(73

)

$

35,773

0-

Residential mortgage pass-through  securities

261,761

2,655

(1,258

)

263,158

0-

Commercial mortgage pass-through  securities

8,886

202

(293

)

8,795

0-

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions

133,722

2,695

(29

)

136,388

0-

Corporate bonds and notes

11,459

162

0-

11,621

0-

Asset-backed securities

2,874

10

(4

)

2,880

0-

Certificates of deposit

150

1

0-

 

151

0-

Other securities

167

0-

0-

167

0-

Total securities available-for-sale​​

$

453,668

$

6,922

$

(1,657

)

$

458,933

$

0-

 

December 31, 2020

Securities available-for-sale

Federal agency obligations

$

37,015

$

1,508

$

(65

)

$

38,458

N/A

Residential mortgage pass-through  securities

266,114

4,811

(41

)

270,884

N/A

Commercial mortgage pass-through  securities

6,906

203

(187

)

6,922

N/A

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions

138,539

4,269

0-

142,808

N/A

Corporate bonds and notes

24,925

222

(52

)

25,095

N/A

Asset-backed securities

3,521

0-

(41

)

3,480

N/A

Certificates of deposit

149

2

0-

151

N/A

Other securities

 

157

 

0-

 

0-

 

157

N/A

Total securities available-for-sale​​

$

477,326

$

11,015

$

(386

)

$

487,955

N/A


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 3.Investment Securities (continued)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 3. Securities Available-for-Sale – (continued)

Investment securities having a carrying value of approximately $178.0$191.3 million and $107.6$71.2 million as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, borrowings, repurchase agreements, Federal Reserve Discount Window borrowings and Federal Home Loan Bank advances and for other purposes required or permitted by law. As of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, there were no0 holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.

The following table presents information for investments in securities available-for-sale as of June 30, 2021,2022, based on scheduled maturities. Actual maturities can be expected to differ from scheduled maturities due to prepayment or early call options of the issuer. Securities not due at a single maturity date are shown separately.

June 30, 2021

 

June 30, 2022

 

Amortized

Fair

 

Amortized

 

Fair

 

Cost

Value

 

Cost

  

Value

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Securities available-for-sale:

 

Due in one year or less

$

5,614

$

5,637

 $3,450  $3,444 

Due after one year through five years

11,193

11,353

 4,876  4,880 

Due after five years through ten years

10,915

11,226

 3,765  3,788 

Due after ten years

155,132

158,597

 212,474  196,197 

Residential mortgage pass-through securities

261,761

263,158

 480,445  444,280 

Commercial mortgage pass-through securities

8,886

8,795

 25,627  22,858 

Other securities

167

167

  494   494 

Total securities available-for-sale

$

453,668

$

458,933

 $731,131  $675,941 

Gross gains and losses from the sales and redemptions of securities for periods presented were as follows:

 
 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

 

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Proceeds

 

$

5,185

 

 

$

0-

 

 

$

05,185

 

 

$

19,624

 

 $0  $5,185  $0  $5,185 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross gains on sales/redemption of securities

 

 

195

 

 

 

0-

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

29

 

Gross gains on sales/redemptions of securities

 0  195  0  195 

Gross losses on sales/redemptions of securities

 

 

0-

 

 

 

0-

 

 

 

0-

 

 

 

0-

 

 0  0  0  0 

Net gain on sales/redemptions of securities

 

 

195

 

 

 

0-

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

29

 

  0   195   0   195 

Less: tax provision on net gain

 

 

(48

)

 

 

0-

 

 

(48

)

 

 

(6

)

  0   (48)  0   (48)

Net gain on sales/redemptions of securities, after tax

 

$

147

 

 

$

0-

 

 

$

147

 

 

$

23

 

Net gain on sales/redemptions of securities, after taxes

 $0  $147  $0  $147 
 


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 3.Investment Securities (continued)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 3. Securities Available-for-Sale – (continued)

Impairment Analysis of Available-for-saleAvailable--for-sale Debt Securities

The following tables indicate gross unrealized losses in an unrealized loss position for which an ACLallowance for credit losses (“ACL”) has not been recorded, aggregated by investment category and by the length of continuous time individual securities have been in an unrealized loss position as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

June 30, 2021

 

June 30, 2022

 

Total

Less than 12 Months

12 Months or Longer

 

Total

  

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or Longer

 

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Investment Securities

 

Available-for-Sale:

 

Securities available-for-sale:

 

Federal agency obligations

$

1,565

$

(73

)

$

1,565

$

(73

)

$

0-

$

0-

 

 $52,432  $(5,708) $52,432  $(5,708) $0  $0 

Residential mortgage pass-through securities

142,615

(1,258

)

142,615

(1,258

)

0-

0-

 379,001  (36,883) 325,284  (28,304) 53,717  (8,579)

Commercial mortgage pass-through securities

4,542

(293

)

4,542

(293

)

0-

0-

 

 22,858  (2,769) 19,209  (1,731) 3,649  (1,038)

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions

28,654

(29

)

28,654

(29

)

0-

0-

 109,547  (10,766) 99,802  (10,214) 9,745  (552)

Corporate bonds and notes

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

 

 1,989  (9) 1,989  (9) 0  0 

Asset-backed securities

567

(4

)

0-

0-

567

(4

)

  2,117   (48)  2,117   (48)  0   0 

Total temporarily impaired securities

$

177,943

$

(1,657

)

$

177,376

$

(1,653

)

$

567

$

(4

)

 $567,944  $(56,183) $500,833  $(46,014) $67,111  $(10,169)

December 31, 2020

 

December 31, 2021

 

Total

Less than 12 Months

12 Months or Longer

 

Total

  

Less than 12 Months

  

12 Months or Longer

 

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

Value

 

Losses

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Investment Securities

 

Available-for-Sale:

 

Securities available-for-sale:

 

Federal agency obligations

$

8,978

$

(65

)

$

8,975

$

(65

)

$

3

$

0-

 

 $28,974  $(625) $28,974  $(625) $0  $0 

Residential mortgage pass-through securities

20,895

(41

)

20,886

(41

)

9

0-

 246,396  (2,884) 214,701  (2,111) 31,695  (773)

Commercial mortgage pass-through securities

3,954

(187

)

3,954

(187

)

0-

0-

 

 8,370  (463) 4,682  (75) 3,688  (388)

Corporate bonds and notes

3,928

(52

)

3,928

(52

)

0-

0-

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions

 89,473  (982) 89,473  (982) 0  0 

Asset-backed securities

3,083

(41

)

622

0-

2,461

(41

)

  802   (2)  802   (2)  0   0 

Total Temporarily Impaired Securities

$

40,838

$

(386

)

$

38,365

$

(345

)

$

2,473

$

(41

)

 $374,015  $(4,956) $338,632  $(3,795) $35,383  $(1,161)


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 3.Investment Securities (continued)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 3. Securities Available-for-Sale – (continued)

On January 1, 2021, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and implemented the CECL methodology for allowance for credit losses on its investment securities available-for-sale. The new CECL methodology replaces the other-than-temporary impairment model that previously existed. The Company did not have a CECL day 1 impact attributable to its investment securities portfolio and did not have an allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2021. The Company has elected to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost of its investment securities available-for-sale. Accrued interest receivable for investment securities available for sale as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, totaled $1.4$2.6 million and $1.7$1.6 million, respectively.

The Company evaluates securities in an unrealized loss position for impairment related to credit losses on at least a quarterly basis. Securities in unrealized loss positions are first assessed as to whether we intend to sell, or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If one of the criteria is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through current earnings. For securities that do not meet these criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value resulted from credit losses or other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, we compare the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis for the security, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded, limited to the amount that the fair value of the security is less than its amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses on asset backed securities and state and municipal securities have not been recognized into income because the issuers are of high credit quality, we do not intend to sell and it is likely that we will not be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery.  The decline in fair value is largely due to changes in interest rates and other market conditions. The issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments on the securities. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. NoNaN allowance for credit losses for available-for-sale securities was recorded as of  June 30, 2022or as of December 31, 2021.

Federal agency obligations, residential mortgage backed pass-through securities and commercial mortgage backbacked pass-through securities are issued by U.S. Government agencies and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises. Although a government guarantee exists on these investments, these entities are not legally backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government, and the current support they receive is subject to a cap as part of the agreement entered into in 2008. Nonetheless, at this time we do not foresee any set of circumstances in which the government would not fund its commitments on these investments as the issuers are an integral part of the U.S. housing market in providing liquidity and stability. Therefore, we concluded that a zero-allowancezero-allowance approach for these investment securities is appropriate.

Note 4. Derivatives

The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. The notional amount of the interest rate swap does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual interest rate swap agreements. InterestThe Company entered into 9 forward starting pay fixed-rate interest rate swaps, were entered into on April 13, 2017, January 1, 2020 and March 3, 2020 each with a respectivetotal notional amount of $25.0$400 million, and wereeight of which have since commenced. These are designated as a cash flow hedgehedges of acurrent, or future, Federal Home Loan Bank advance. In addition, anadvances. We are required to pay fixed rates of interest ranging from 0.631% to 1.23% and receive variable rates of interest that reset quarterly based on the daily compounding secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”). Payment dates on the 1 remaining forward starting swap was entered intowill commence in August 2022, with expiration dates on August 6, 2019, with a notional amount of $50.0 million and was designated as a cash flow hedge of a Federal Home Loan Bank advance. the 9 positions ranging from December 2025to March 2028. The swaps wereare determined to be fully effective during the period presented and therefore no amount of ineffectiveness has been included in net income. Therefore, the aggregate fair value of the swapsswap is recorded in other assets (liabilities) with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 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 term of the swaps.


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 4. Derivatives (continued)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 4. Derivatives – (continued)

Summary information about the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges as of June 30, 2021, December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020 are presented in the following table.

June 30,

December 31,

June 30,

2021

2020

2020

(dollars in thousands)

Notional amount

$

125,000

$

175,000

$

200,000

Weighted average pay rates

1.66

%

1.85

%

1.70

%

Weighted average receive rates

0.27

%

0.92

%

1.37

%

Weighted average maturity

0.5 years

0.8 years

1.2 years

Fair value

$

(922

)

$

(2,119

)

$

(3,277

)

Interest expense recorded on these swap transactions totaled approximately $584 thousand$0.1 million and $0.7 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, compared to $0.6 million and $1.2 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 respectively, compared to $318 thousand and $311 thousand during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,, respectively, and is reported as a component of interest expense on FHLB Advances.

Cash Flow Hedge

The following table presents the net losses recorded in other comprehensive income and the Consolidated Statements of Income relating to the cash flow derivative instruments for the following periods:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

Amount of (loss)

Amount of loss

Amount of gain

gain recognized

(gain) reclassified

recognized in other

in OCI (Effective

from OCI to

Noninterest income

Portion)

interest income

(Ineffective Portion)

(dollars in thousands)

Interest rate contracts

$

(42

)

$

584

$

0-

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

 
  

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)

  

Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI to interest income

  

Amount of gain recognized in other Noninterest income (Ineffective Portion)

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Interest rate contracts

 $8,284  $129  $0 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

Amount of (loss)

Amount of loss

Amount of gain

gain recognized

(gain) reclassified

recognized in other

in OCI (Effective

from OCI to

Noninterest income

Portion)

interest income

(Ineffective Portion)

(dollars in thousands)

Interest rate contracts

$

(566

)

$

318

$

0-

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
  

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)

  

Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from OCI to interest income

  

Amount of gain recognized in other Noninterest income (Ineffective Portion)

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Interest rate contracts

 $(42) $584  $0 


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 4. Derivatives (continued)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

 
  

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)

  

Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI to interest income

  

Amount of gain recognized in other Noninterest income (Ineffective Portion)

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Interest rate contracts

 $27,284  $654  $0 

  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
  

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)

  

Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from OCI to interest income

  

Amount of gain recognized in other Noninterest income (Ineffective Portion)

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Interest rate contracts

 $(18) $1,215  $0 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 4. Derivatives – (continued)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

Amount of (loss)

Amount of loss

Amount of gain

gain recognized

(gain) reclassified

recognized in other

in OCI (Effective

from OCI to

Noninterest income

Portion)

interest income

(Ineffective Portion)

(dollars in thousands)

Interest rate contracts

$

(18

)

$

1,215

$

0-

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

Amount of (loss)

Amount of loss

Amount of gain

gain recognized

(gain) reclassified

recognized in other

in OCI (Effective

from OCI to

Noninterest income

Portion)

interest income

(Ineffective Portion)

(dollars in thousands)

Interest rate contracts

$

(3,315

)

$

311

$

0-

The following table reflects the cash flow hedges included in the consolidated statements of condition as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020:2021:

June 30, 2021

December 31, 2020

Notional

Notional

Amount

Fair Value

Amount

Fair Value

(dollars in thousands)

Interest rate swaps related to FHLB advances included in liabilities

$

125,000

$

(922

)

$

175,000

$

(2,119

)

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

Notional Amount

  

Fair Value

  

Notional Amount

  

Fair Value

 
      

(dollars in thousands)

     

Interest rate swaps related to FHLB advances included in assets

 $400,000  $31,285  $475,000  $3,347 


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses

Loans Receivable - As of and prior to December 31, 2020, loans receivable were accounted for under the incurred loss model. As of January 1, 2021, portfolio loans are accounted for under the expected loss model. Accordingly, some of the information presented is not comparable from period to period. See Note 1b. “Authoritative Accounting Guidance - Adoption of New Accounting Standards” for additional information. The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio segments, including net deferred fees, as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020:2021:

June 30,

December 31,

2021

2020

(dollars in thousands)

Commercial (1)

$

1,402,697

$

1,521,967

Commercial real estate

4,138,518

3,783,550

Commercial construction

587,121

617,747

Residential real estate

286,907

322,564

Consumer

6,355

 

1,853

Gross loans

6,421,598

6,247,681

Net deferred loan fees

(13,694

)

 

(11,374

)

Total loans receivable

$

6,407,904

$

6,236,307

 

  June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial (1)

 $1,354,625  $1,299,428 

Commercial real estate

  5,107,382   4,741,590 

Commercial construction

  569,789   540,178 

Residential real estate

  249,379   255,269 

Consumer

  1,248   1,886 

Gross loans

  7,282,423   6,838,351 

Net deferred loan fees

  (7,850)  (9,729)

Total loans receivable

 $7,274,573  $6,828,622 

(1)(1)

Included in commercial loans as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020 were2021 are PPP loans of $326.8$18.0 million and $397.5$93.1 million, respectively.

As of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, loan balances of approximately $2.7,$2.5 billion, were pledged to secure borrowings from the FHLB of New York.

Loans held-for-sale - The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loans held-for-sale portfolio as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020:2021:

June 30,

December 31,

2021

2020

 June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 

(dollars in thousands)

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial real estate

$

5,298

$

1,990

 $3,182  $0 

Residential real estate

861

 

2,720

  0   250 

Total carrying amount

$

6,159

$

4,710

 $3,182  $250 

Loans Receivable on Nonaccrual Status - The following tables present nonaccrual loans with an ACL as of June 30, 2021 and nonaccrual loans without an ACL as of June 30, 2021:2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

June 30, 2022

 

Nonaccrual

Loans with an

ACL

Nonaccrual

loans without

an ACL

Total

 

Nonaccrual loans with ACL

  

Nonaccrual loans without ACL

  

Total Nonaccrual loans

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial

$

28,009

$

3,074

$

31,083

 $27,875  $1,263  $29,138 

Commercial real estate

2,722

13,283

16,005

 10,162  19,021  29,183 

Commercial construction

2,934

1,831

4,765

 0  0  0 

Residential real estate

0-

 

4,360

4,360

 895  1,540  2,435 

Consumer

0-

 

0-

  0   0   0 

Total

$

33,665

$

22,548

$

56,213

 $38,932  $21,824  $60,756 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)

The following tables present total nonaccrual loans included in loans receivable by loan class as of December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

December 31,

2020

Commercial

$

33,019

Commercial real estate

10,111

Commercial construction

14,015

Residential real estate

 

4,551

Consumer

 

0-

Total nonaccrual loans

$

61,696

  

December 31, 2021

 
  Nonaccrual loans with ACL  Nonaccrual loans without ACL  Total Nonaccrual loans 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial

 $28,746  $1,316  $30,062 

Commercial real estate

  15,362   10,031   25,393 

Commercial construction

  0   3,150   3,150 

Residential real estate

  1,239   1,856   3,095 

Consumer

  0   0   0 

Total

 $45,347  $16,353  $61,700 

Nonaccrual loans and loans 90 days or greater past due and still accruing include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and loans individually evaluated for impairment.

Credit Quality Indicators - The Company continuously monitors the credit quality of its loans receivable. In addition to its internal monitoring, the Company utilizes the services of a third-partythird-party loan review firm to periodically validate the credit quality of its loans receivable on a sample basis. Credit quality is monitored by reviewing certain credit quality indicators. Assets classified “Pass” are deemed to possess average to superior credit quality, requiring no more than normal attention. Assets classified as “Special Mention” have generally acceptable credit quality yet possess higher risk characteristics/circumstances than satisfactory assets. Such conditions include strained liquidity, slow pay, stale financial statements, or other conditions that require more stringent attention from the lending staff. These conditions, if not corrected, may weaken the loan quality or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position at some future date. Assets are classified “Substandard” if the asset has a well-defined weakness that requires management’s attention to a greater degree than for loans classified special mention. Such weakness, if left uncorrected, could possibly result in the compromised ability of the loan to perform to contractual requirements. An asset is classified as “Doubtful” if it is inadequately protected by the net worth and/or paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral, if any, that secures the obligation. Assets classified as doubtful include assets for which there is a “distinct possibility” that a degree of loss will occur if the inadequacies are not corrected.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)

We evaluate whether a modification, extension or renewal of a loan is a current period origination in accordance with GAAP. Generally, loans up for renewal are subject to a full credit evaluation before the renewal is granted and such loans are considered current period originations for purpose of the table below. As of June 30, 2021, ourThe following table presents loans based on year ofby origination and risk designation is as followsof June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

 

  

Term loans amortized cost basis by origination year

  

Revolving

  

Total

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

2020

  

2019

  

2018

  

Prior

  

Loans

  

Gross Loans

 

Commercial

                                

Pass

 $168,961  $345,319  $52,681  $32,103  $51,661  $167,147  $470,129  $1,288,001 

Special mention

  0   0   0   0   0   9,618   3,317   12,935 

Substandard

  7,429   158   0   2,176   11,595   18,347   13,984   53,689 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Total Commercial

 $176,390  $345,477  $52,681  $34,279  $63,256  $195,112  $487,430  $1,354,625 
                                 

Commercial Real Estate

                                

Pass

 $885,508  $1,619,792  $426,907  $373,166  $404,284  $1,099,266  $165,421  $4,974,344 

Special mention

  0   0   0   3,328   0   50,384   15,463   69,175 

Substandard

  0   1,949   4,500   10,520   20,274   18,411   8,209   63,863 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Total Commercial Real Estate

 $885,508  $1,621,741  $431,407  $387,014  $424,558  $1,168,061  $189,093  $5,107,382 
                                 

Commercial Construction

                                

Pass

 $2,454  $7,914  $5,246  $6,508  $2,600  $0  $537,890  $562,612 

Special mention

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Substandard

  0   0   0   0   0   0   7,177   7,177 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Total Commercial Construction

 $2,454  $7,914  $5,246  $6,508  $2,600  $0  $545,067  $569,789 
                                 

Residential Real Estate

                                

Pass

 $20,431  $25,646  $26,598  $21,895  $20,702  $84,422  $42,760  $242,454 

Special mention

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Substandard

  0   0   0   0   0   3,501   3,424   6,925 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Total Residential Real Estate

 $20,431  $25,646  $26,598  $21,895  $20,702  $87,923  $46,184  $249,379 
                                 

Consumer

                                

Pass

 $1,109  $0  $14  $1  $10  $2  $112  $1,248 

Special mention

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Substandard

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Total Consumer

 $1,109  $0  $14  $1  $10  $2  $112  $1,248 
                                 

Total

                                

Pass

 $1,078,463  $1,998,671  $511,446  $433,673  $479,257  $1,350,837  $1,216,312  $7,068,659 

Special mention

  0   0   0   3,328   0   60,002   18,780   82,110 

Substandard

  7,429   2,107   4,500   12,696   31,869   40,259   32,794   131,654 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Grand Total

 $1,085,892  $2,000,778  $515,946  $449,697  $511,126  $1,451,098  $1,267,886  $7,282,423 

Term loans amortized cost basis by origination year

 

 

Resolving

 

 

Total

Gross

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Prior

Loans

Loans

Commercial

Pass

$

324,543

$

185,027

$

64,057

$

69,430

$

99,833

$

123,799

$

466,262

$

1,332,951

Special mention

0-

0-

225

258

5,655

4,235

15,653

26,026

Substandard

182

0-

1,791

13,072

4,111

21,255

3,250

43,661

Doubtful

0-

0-

0-

59

0-

0-

0-

59

Total Commercial

$

324,725

$

185,027

$

66,073

$

82,819

$

109,599

$

149,289

$

485,165

$

1,402,697

 

Commercial Real Estate

Pass

$

741,267

$

601,375

$

460,081

$

529,053

$

541,823

$

1,012,888

$

141,776

$

4,028,263

Special mention

0-

0-

3,375

19,360

4,364

29,160

15,454

71,713

Substandard

1,969

0-

659

1,473

2,722

31,719

0-

38,542

Doubtful

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

Total Commercial Real Estate

$

743,236

$

601,375

$

464,115

$

549,886

$

548,909

$

1,073,767

$

157,230

$

4,138,518

 

Commercial Construction

Pass

$

1,405

$

7,506

$

37,715

$

3,678

$

3,981

$

490

$

510,227

$

565,002

Special mention

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

Substandard

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

22,119

22,119

Doubtful

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

Total Commercial Construction

$

1,405

$

7,506

$

37,715

$

3,678

$

3,981

$

490

$

532,346

$

587,121

 

Residential Real Estate

Pass

$

10,420

$

34,493

$

27,090

$

32,888

$

37,296

$

83,096

$

48,515

$

273,798

Special mention

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

Substandard

0-

0-

0-

203

0-

9,101

3,805

13,109

Doubtful

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

Total Residential Real Estate

$

10,420

$

34,493

$

27,090

$

33,091

$

37,296

$

92,197

$

52,320

$

286,907

 

Consumer

Pass

$

0-

$

107

$

54

$

32

$

41

$

5,989

$

132

$

6,355

Special mention

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

Substandard

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

Doubtful

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

Total Consumer

$

0-

$

107

$

54

$

32

$

41

$

5,989

$

132

$

6,355

 

Total

Pass

$

1,077,635

$

828,508

$

588,997

$

635,081

$

682,974

$

1,226,262

$

1,166,912

$

6,206,369

Special mention

0-

0-

3,600

19,618

10,019

33,395

31,107

97,739

Substandard

2,151

0-

2,450

14,748

6,833

62,075

29,174

117,431

Doubtful

0-

0-

0-

59

0-

0-

0-

59

Grand Total

$

1,079,786

$

828,508

$

595,047

$

669,506

$

699,826

$

1,321,732

$

1,227,193

$

6,421,598


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)

The following table presents information about the loan credit qualityloans by loan class of gross loans (which exclude net deferred fees)origination and risk designation as of December 31, 2020:2021 (dollars in thousands):

  

Term loans amortized cost basis by origination year

  

Revolving

  Total 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2019

  

2018

  8.5  

Prior

  

Loans

  

Gross Loans

 

Commercial

                                

Pass

 $403,203  $58,534  $54,485  $60,409  $95,727  $86,556  $471,588  $1,230,502 

Special mention

  0   0   0   0   1   4,045   4,266   8,312 

Substandard

  170   0   1,842   13,298   9,740   21,024   14,540   60,614 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Total Commercial

 $403,373  $58,534  $56,327  $73,707  $105,468  $111,625  $490,394  $1,299,428 
                                 

Commercial Real Estate

                                

Pass

 $1,692,098  $533,315  $420,995  $452,262  $497,065  $842,244  $170,721  $4,608,700 

Special mention

  0   0   0   0   5,142   50,438   6,601   62,181 

Substandard

  1,968   9,039   4,006   20,624   0   26,108   8,964   70,709 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Total Commercial Real Estate

 $1,694,066  $542,354  $425,001  $472,886  $502,207  $918,790  $186,286  $4,741,590 
                                 

Commercial Construction

                                

Pass

 $8,018  $7,370  $12,625  $2,600  $2,339  $0  $490,119  $523,071 

Special mention

  0   0   0   0   350   0   1,443   1,793 

Substandard

  0   0   0   0   0   0   15,314   15,314 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Total Commercial Construction

 $8,018  $7,370  $12,625  $2,600  $2,689  $0  $506,876  $540,178 
                                 

Residential Real Estate

                                

Pass

 $27,081  $29,539  $23,611  $25,070  $28,701  $66,249  $44,221  $244,472 

Special mention

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Substandard

  0   0   0   0   0   7,262   3,535   10,797 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Total Residential Real Estate

 $27,081  $29,539  $23,611  $25,070  $28,701  $73,511  $47,756  $255,269 
                                 

Consumer

                                

Pass

 $1,590  $85  $39  $21  $28  $0  $123  $1,886 

Special mention

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Substandard

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Total Consumer

 $1,590  $85  $39  $21  $28  $0  $123  $1,886 
                                 

Total

                                

Pass

 $2,131,990  $628,843  $511,755  $540,362  $623,860  $995,049  $1,176,772  $6,608,631 

Special mention

  0   0   0   0   5,493   54,483   12,310   72,286 

Substandard

  2,138   9,039   5,848   33,922   9,740   54,394   42,353   157,434 

Doubtful

  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 

Grand Total

 $2,134,128  $637,882  $517,603  $574,284  $639,093  $1,103,926  $1,231,435  $6,838,351 

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Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)

December 31, 2020

Pass

Special Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Total

(dollars in thousands)

Commercial

$

1,447,097

$

30,725

$

43,930

$

215

$

1,521,967

Commercial real estate

3,700,498

49,143

33,909

0-

3,783,550

Commercial construction

587,266

0-

30,481

0-

617,747

Residential real estate

311,174

0-

11,390

0-

322,564

Consumer

1,853

0-

0-

0-

1,853

Gross loans

$

6,047,888

$

79,868

$

119,710

$

215

$

6,247,681

Collateral Dependent Loans: Loans which meet certain criteria are individually evaluated as part of the process of calculating the allowance for credit losses. The evaluation is determined on an individual basis using the fair value of the collateral as of the reporting date.

The following table presents collateral dependent loans that were individually evaluated for impairment as of June 30, 2021:

June 30, 2021

Real

Estate

Other

Total

(dollars in thousands)

Commercial

$

6,598

$

26,166

$

32,764

Commercial real estate

35,802

0-

35,802

Commercial construction

16,389

0-

16,389

Residential real estate

10,647

0-

10,647

Consumer

0-

0-

0-

Total

$

69,436

$

26,166

$

95,602


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Note 5. Loans2022 and the Allowance for Credit Losses – (continued)

Impaired loans - Impaired loans disclosures presented below as of December 31, 2020 and as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 represent requirements prior to the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2021.

The following table provides an analysis of the impaired loans by class as of the year ended December 31, 2020:

December 31, 2020

Unpaid

Recorded

Principal

Related

Investment

Balance

Allowance

No related allowance recorded

(dollars in thousands)

Commercial

$

11,325

$

11,835

Commercial real estate

13,105

13,449

Commercial construction

24,284

24,907

Residential real estate

5,378

5,723

Consumer

0-

0-

Total (no related allowance)

$

54,092

$

55,914

 

With an allowance recorded

 

Commercial

$

23,736

$

69,122

$

12,985

Commercial real estate

2,722

2,722

1,329

Total (with allowance)

$

26,458

$

71,844

$

14,314

 

Total

Commercial

$

35,061

$

80,957

$

12,985

Commercial real estate

15,827

16,171

1,329

Commercial construction

24,284

24,907

0-

Residential real estate

5,378

5,723

0-

Consumer

0-

0-

0-

Total

$

80,550

$

127,758

$

14,314


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Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses – (continued)

The following table provides an analysis related to the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans by class as of and for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2020 (dollars in thousands)2021:

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

June 30, 2022

 

2020

2020

 Real Estate  

Other

  

Total

 

Average

Recorded

Investment

Interest

Income

Recognized

Average

Recorded

Investment

Interest

Income

Recognized

Impaired loans (no allowance)

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial

$

35,813

$

91

$

36,127

$

185

 $6,333  $24,995  $31,328 

Commercial real estate

15,415

82

15,352

155

 65,507  0  65,507 

Commercial construction

17,719

87

17,545

171

 7,176  0  7,176 

Residential real estate

3,500

0-

3,308

0-

 5,364  0  5,364 

Consumer

  0   0   0 

Total

$

72,447

$

260

$

72,332

$

511

 $84,380  $24,995  $109,375 

Impaired loans (allowance):

Commercial real estate

$

0-

$

0-

$

0-

$

0-

Commercial construction

6,463

0-

6,463

0-

Residential real estate

262

1

262

3

Total

$

6,725

$

1

$

6,725

$

3

Total impaired loans:

Commercial

$

35,813

$

91

$

36,127

$

185

Commercial real estate

15,415

82

15,352

155

Commercial construction

24,182

87

24,008

171

Residential real estate

3,762

1

3,570

3

Total

$

79,172

$

261

$

79,057

$

514


  

December 31, 2021

 
  Real Estate  

Other

  

Total

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial

 $6,385  $26,182  $32,567 

Commercial real estate

  55,244   0   55,244 

Commercial construction

  13,196   0   13,196 

Residential real estate

  8,856   0   8,856 

Consumer

  0   0   0 

Total

 $83,681  $26,182  $109,863 

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Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses – (continued)

AgingAnalysis - The following table provides an analysis of the aging of the loans by class, excluding net deferred fees, that are past due as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands)2021:

 

June 30, 2022

 

June 30, 2021

 

30-59 Days Past Due

  

60-89 Days Past Due

  

90 Days or Greater Past Due and Still Accruing

  

Nonaccrual

  

Total Past Due and Nonaccrual

  

Current

  

Gross Loans

 

30-59 Days Past Due

60-89 Days Past Due

90 Days or Greater Past Due and Still Accruing

Nonaccrual

Total Past Due and Nonaccrual

Current

Gross Loans

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial

$

297

$

0-

$

4,588

$

31,083

$

35,968

$

1,366,729

$

1,402,697

 $16  $358  $4,403  $29,138  $33,915  $1,320,710  $1,354,625 

Commercial real Estate

0-

0-

7,607

16,005

23,612

4,114,906

4,138,518

Commercial real estate

 0  2,894  5,761  29,183  37,838  5,069,544  5,107,382 

Commercial construction

0-

0-

3,221

4,765

7,986

579,135

587,121

 0  0  0  0  0  569,789  569,789 

Residential real Estate

210

99

4,238

4,360

8,907

278,000

286,907

Residential real estate

 674  0  0  2,435  3,109  246,270  249,379 

Consumer

2

0-

0-

0-

2

6,353

6,355

  0   0   0   0   0   1,248   1,248 

Total

$

509

$

99

$

19,654

$

56,213

$

76,475

$

6,345,123

$

6,421,598

 $690  $3,252  $10,164  $60,756  $74,862  $7,207,561  $7,282,423 

Included in the 90 days or greater past due and still accruing category as of June 30, 2021 were $16.4 million in purchased credit-deteriorated loans, net of fair value marks, which accrete income per the valuation at date of acquisition.

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

30-59 Days Past Due

  

60-89 Days Past Due

  

90 Days or Greater Past Due and Still Accruing

  

Nonaccrual

  

Total Past Due and Nonaccrual

  

Current

  

Gross Loans

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial

 $4,305  $729  $4,457  $30,062  $39,553  $1,259,875  $1,299,428 

Commercial real estate

  1,622   1,009   5,935   25,393   33,959   4,707,631   4,741,590 

Commercial construction

  0   0   0   3,150   3,150   537,028   540,178 

Residential real estate

  1,437   292   3,139   3,095   7,963   247,306   255,269 

Consumer

  0   0   0   0   0   1,886   1,886 

Total

 $7,364  $2,030  $13,531  $61,700  $84,625  $6,753,726  $6,838,351 

December 31, 2020

30-59 Days

Past Due

60-89 Days

Past Due

90 Days or

Greater Past

Due and Still

Accruing

Nonaccrual

Total Past

Due and

Nonaccrual

Current

Total Loans

Receivable

Commercial

$

1,445

$

558

$

3,182

$

33,019

$

38,204

$

1,483,763

$

1,521,967

Commercial real estate

13,258

4,140

5,555

10,111

33,064

3,750,486

3,783,550

Commercial construction

2,472

0-

0-

14,015

16,487

601,260

617,747

Residential real estate

1,367

241

4,084

4,551

10,243

312,321

322,564

Consumer

 

2

 

0-

 

0-

 

0-

 

2

 

1,851

 

1,853

Total

$

18,544

$

4,939

$

12,821

$

61,696

$

98,000

$

6,149,681

$

6,247,681

The 90 days or greater past due and still accruing category as of December 31, 2020 were purchased credit-impaired loans, net of fair value marks, which accrete income per the valuation at date of acquisition.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)

The following tables detail, at the period-end presented, the amount of gross loans (excluding loans held-for-sale) that are evaluated individually, and collectively, for impairment, those acquired with deteriorated quality, and the related portion of the ACLallowance for credit losses that are allocated to each loan portfolio segment:

June 30, 2021

 

June 30, 2022

 

Commercial

Commercial

Residential

 

Commercial

 Commercial real estate 

Commercial construction

 Residential real estate 

Consumer

 

Total

 

Commercial

real estate

construction

real estate

Consumer

Total

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

(dollars in thousands)

ACL

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

15,618

$

1,485

$

434

$

349

$

0-

$

17,886

Collectively evaluated for impairment

7,673

39,553

4,493

3,863

9

55,591

Allowance for credit losses - loans

 

Individually evaluated impairment

 $13,671  $2,505  $0  $88  $0  $16,264 

Collectively evaluated impairment

 12,187  43,136  3,413  3,537  4  62,277 

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality individually analyzed

2,276

2,777

0-

154

0-

5,207

  2,277   1,921   0   0   0   4,198 

Total

$

25,567

$

43,815

$

4,927

$

4,366

$

9

$

78,684

 $28,135  $47,562  $3,413  $3,625  $4  $82,739 

 

Gross loans

 

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

33,473

$

28,197

$

16,389

$

6,408

$

0-

$

84,467

Collectively evaluated for impairment

1,364,019

4,102,715

570,732

276,260

6,355

6,320,081

Individually evaluated impairment

 $32,163  $59,746  $7,177  $5,364  $0  $104,450 

Collectively evaluated impairment

 1,317,400  5,041,875  562,612  244,015  1,248  7,167,150 

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality individually analyzed

5,205

7,606

0-

4,239

0-

17,050

  5,062   5,761   0   0   0   10,823 

Total

$

1,402,697

$

4,138,518

$

587,121

$

286,907

$

6,355

$

6,421,598

 $1,354,625  $5,107,382  $569,789  $249,379  $1,248  $7,282,423 

December 31, 2020

Commercial

Commercial

Residential

Commercial

real estate

construction

real estate

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

(dollars in thousands)

Allowance for loan losses

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

12,985

$

1,329

$

0-

$

0-

$

0-

$

0-

$

14,314

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

15,412

 

33,373

 

7,787

 

1,928

 

4

568

 

59,072

Acquired portfolio

 

46

 

4,628

 

407

 

759

 

00-

0-

 

5,840

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

0-

 

0-

 

0-

 

0-

 

0-

0-

 

0-

Total

$

28,443

$

39,330

$

8,194

$

2,687

$

4

$

568

$

79,226

 

Gross loans

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

35,061

$

15,827

$

24,284

$

5,378

$

0-

 

$

80,550

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

1,414,626

 

2,959,978

 

574,118

 

241,925

 

1,627

 

 

5,192,274

Acquired portfolio

 

68,402

 

802,190

 

19,345

 

71,177

 

226

 

 

961,340

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 

3,878

 

5,555

 

0-

 

4,084

 

0-

 

 

13,517

Total

$

1,521,967

$

3,783,550

$

617,747

$

322,564

$

1,853

 

$

6,247,681

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

Commercial

  

Commercial real estate

  

Commercial construction

  

Residential real estate

  

Consumer

  

Total

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Allowance for credit losses - loans

                        

Individually evaluated impairment

 $15,131  $955  $0  $131  $0  $16,217 

Collectively evaluated impairment

  8,561   42,713   3,580   3,497   7   58,358 

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality individually analyzed

  2,277   1,921   0   0   0   4,198 

Total

 $25,969  $45,589  $3,580  $3,628  $7  $78,773 
                         

Gross loans

                        

Individually evaluated impairment

 $33,726  $49,310  $13,196  $5,717  $0  $101,949 

Collectively evaluated impairment

  1,260,537   4,686,346   526,982   246,413   1,886   6,722,164 

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality individually analyzed

  5,165   5,934   0   3,139   0   14,238 

Total

 $1,299,428  $4,741,590  $540,178  $255,269  $1,886  $6,838,351 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)

Activity in the Company’s ACL for loans for the three and six months ended and June 30, 2022 is summarized in the tables below.

  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

 
  

Commercial

  

Commercial real estate

  

Commercial construction

  

Residential real estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022

 $25,459  $47,868  $3,281  $3,455  $7  $0  $80,070 

Charge-offs

  (292)  (1)  0   (9)  0   0   (302)

Recoveries

  0   0   0   32   0   0   32 

(Reversal of) provision for credit losses (loans)

  2,968   (305)  132   147   (3)  0   2,939 
                             

Balance as of June 30, 2022

 $28,135  $47,562  $3,413  $3,625  $4  $0  $82,739 

  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

 
  

Commercial

  

Commercial real estate

  

Commercial construction

  

Residential real estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Balance as of December 31, 2021

 $25,969  $45,589  $3,580  $3,628  $7  $0  $78,773 

Charge-offs

  (341)  (226)  0   (9)  0   0   (576)

Recoveries

  1   0   0   63   0   0   64 

(Reversal of) provision for credit losses (loans)

  2,506   2,199   (167)  (57)  (3)  0   4,478 
                             

Balance as of June 30, 2022

 $28,135  $47,562  $3,413  $3,625  $4  $0  $82,739 

Activity in the Company’s ACL for loans for the six months ended June 30, 2021 is summarized in the table below. The CECL Day 1 row presents adjustments recorded through retained earnings to adopt the CECL standard and the increase to the ACL for loans associated with nonaccretable purchase accounting marks on loans that were classified as PCI as of December 31, 2020.2020.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

Commercial

Commercial

Residential

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

 

Commercial

real estate

construction

real estate

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

 

Commercial

 

Commercial real estate

 

Commercial construction

 

Residential real estate

 

Consumer

 

Unallocated

 

Total

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Balance as of March 31, 2021

$

26,435

$

43,897

$

5,521

$

4,704

$

11

$

0-

$

80,568

 

 $26,435  $43,897  $5,521  $4,704  $11  $0  $80,568 

Charge-offs

 (50) (155) 0  (7) 0  0  (212)

Recoveries

 13  0  0  0  1  0  14 

(Reversal of) provision for credit losses - loans

  (831)  73   (594)  (331)  (3)  0   (1,686)

 

 

Charge-offs

(50

)

(155

)

0-

(7

)

0-

0-

(212

)

Recoveries

13

0-

0-

0-

1

0-

14

 

(Reversal of) provision for credit losses - loans

(831

)

73

(594

)

(331

)

(3

)

0-

(1,686

)

Balance as of June 30, 2021

$

25,567

$

43,815

$

4,927

$

4,366

$

9

$

0-

$

78,684

 

 $25,567  $43,815  $4,927  $4,366  $9  $0  $78,684 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

Commercial

Commercial

Residential

 

Commercial

real estate

construction

real estate

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

(dollars in thousands)

Balance as of December 31, 2020

$

28,443

$

39,330

$

8,194

$

2,687

$

4

$

568

$

79,226

 

 

 

Day 1 effect of CECL

(4,225

)

9,605

(961

)

2,697

9

(568

)

6,557

 

Balance as of January 1, 2021 as adjusted for changes in accounting principle

24,218

48,935

7,233

5,384

13

0-

85,783

 

 

Charge-offs

(50

)

(155

)

0-

(7

)

0-

0-

(212

)

 

Recoveries

73

0-

0-

0-

2

0-

75

 

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses - loans

1,326

(4,965

)

(2,306

)

(1,011

)

(6

)

0-

(6,962

)

Balance as of June 30, 2021

$

25,567

$

43,815

$

4,927

$

4,366

$

9

$

0-

$

78,684

 

On January 1, 2021, the Company adopted CECL, which replaced the incurred loss method we used in prior periods for determining the provision for credit losses and the ACL. Under CECL, we record an expected loss of all cash flows we do not expect to collect at the inception of the loan. The adoption of CECL resulted in an increase in our ACL for loans of $6.6 million, which did not impact our consolidated income statement. We recorded a reversal of credit losses for loans of $1.7 million and $7.0 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, utilizing the CECL methodology, which was the result of an improved macroeconomic environment from January 1, 2021, the day of adoption.


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

Commercial

Commercial

Residential

 

Commercial

real estate

construction

real estate

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

(dollars in thousands)

Balance as of March 31, 2020

$

9,058

$

22,036

$

7,819

$

1,681

$

3

$

13,572

$

54,169

 

 

Charge-offs

(380

)

0-

0-

(69

)

0-

0-

(449

)

 

Recoveries

2

2

0-

0-

0-

0-

4

 

 

Provision for credit losses - loans

665

617

207

78

2

13,431

15,000

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2020

$

9,345

$

22,655

$

8,026

$

1,690

$

5

$

27,003

$

68,724

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

Commercial

 

Residential

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

real estate

 

construction

 

real estate

 

Consumer

 

Unallocated

 

Total

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

Balance as of December 31, 2019

 

$

8,349

 

 

$

20,853

 

 

$

7,304

 

$

1,685

 

 

$

3

 

 

$

99

 

$

38,293

 

 

Charge-offs

 

 

(504

)

 

 

0-

 

 

0-

 

 

(69

)

 

 

(3

)

 

 

0-

 

 

(576

)

 

Recoveries

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

0-

 

 

3

 

 

 

0-

 

 

 

0-

 

 

7

 

 

Provision

 

 

1,498

 

 

1,800

 

 

 

722

 

 

71

 

 

5

 

 

26,904

 

 

31,000

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2020

 

$

9,345

 

 

$

22,655

 

 

$

8,026

 

$

1,690

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

27,003

 

$

68,724

 

  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
  

Commercial

  

Commercial real estate

  

Commercial construction

  

Residential real estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Balance as of December 31, 2020

 $28,443  $39,330  $8,194  $2,687  $4  $568  $79,226 

Day 1 effect of CECL

  (4,225)  9,605   (961)  2,697   9   (568)  6,557 
                             

Balance as of January 1, 2021 as adjusted for changes in accounting principle

  24,218   48,935   7,233   5,384   13   0   85,783 
                             

Charge-offs

  (50)  (155)  0   (7)  0   0   (212)
                             

Recoveries

  73   0   0   0   2   0   75 

(Reversal of) provision for credit losses - loans

  1,326   (4,965)  (2,306)  (1,011)  (6)  0   (6,962)
                             

Balance as of June 30, 2021

 $25,567  $43,815  $4,927  $4,366  $9  $0  $78,684 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses – (continued)

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Loans are considered to have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring (“TDRs”) when, except as discussed below, due to a borrower’s financial difficulties, the Company makes certain concessions to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. Modifications may include interest rate reductions, principal or interest forgiveness, forbearance, and other actions intended to minimize economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of collateral. Generally, a nonaccrual loan that has been modified in a troubled debt restructuring remains on nonaccrual status for a period of six months to demonstrate that the borrower is able to meet the terms of the modified loan. However, performance prior to the modification, or significant events that coincide with the modification, are included in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and may result in the loan being returned to accrual status at the time of loan modification or after a shorter performance period. If the borrower’s ability to meet the revised payment schedule is uncertain, the loan remains on nonaccrual status.

As of June 30, 2021,2022, there were no0 commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were on nonaccrual status or were contractually past due 90 days or greater and still accruing interest, or whose terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings.

As of June 30, 2021,2022, TDRs totaled $62.4$73.9 million, of which $29.4$27.5 million were on nonaccrual status and $33.0$46.4 million were performing under their restructured terms. As of December 31, 2020,2021, TDRs totaled $49.4$79.5 million, of which $25.7$35.9 million were on nonaccrual status and $23.7$43.6 million were performing under their restructured terms. The Company has allocated $9.2$9.1 million and $47 thousand$10.4  million of specific allowance related to TDRs for the six months ended as of June 30, 20212022 and June 30, 2020,December 31, 2021, respectively.

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs that occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2022:

      

Pre-Modification

  

Post-Modification

 
      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

 
  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

 
  

Loans

  

Investment

  

Investment

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Troubled debt restructurings:

            

Commercial

  1  $98  $98 

Commercial real estate

  1   8,751   8,251 

Total

  2  $8,849  $8,349 

The commercial loan modified as a TDR during the six months ended June 30, 2022 was a maturity extension, while the commercial real estate loan modified as a TDR during the six months ended June 30, 2022 was an interest rate reduction, that was commensurate with a one-time $500,000 principal paydown.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)

There were 0 TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021.

The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs that occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2021:

   

Pre-Modification

 

Post-Modification

 
   

Outstanding

 

Outstanding

 
 

Number of

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

 

Pre-Modification Outstanding

Post-Modification Outstanding

 

Loans

  

Investment

  

Investment

 

Number of Loans

Recorded Investment

Recorded Investment

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Troubled debt restructurings:

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial

3

$

631

$

631

 3  $631  $631 

Commercial real estate

3

8,603

8,603

 3  8,603  8,603 

Commercial construction

1

1,641

1,641

 1  1,641  1,641 

Residential real estate

3

1,758

1,758

  3   1,758   1,758 

Total

10

$

12,633

$

12,633

  10  $12,633  $12,633 

The ten loans modified as TDRs during the six months ended June 30, 2021 included nine (9) maturity extensions and, one1 commercial real estate loan which was a recast of a nonaccrual credit.

There were no loans modified as TDRs during the six months ended June 30, 2020. There were no TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the three months ended and six months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020.

In March 2020, various regulatory agencies, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, (“the agencies”) issued an interagency statement on loan modifications and reporting for financial institutions working with customers affected by COVID-19. The interagency statement was effective immediately and impacted accounting for loan modifications. The agencies confirmed with the staff of the FASB that short-term modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief, are not to be considered TDRs. This includes short-term (e.g., three to six months) modifications such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment that are insignificant. Additionally, the statement allows for the Company to extend deferrals for an additional term at the option of the Company. Provisions of the CARES Act largely mirrored the provisions of the interagency statement, providing that modified loans would not be considered TDR’s if they were performing at year-end 2019, and the other conditions set forth in the interagency statement were met. Borrowers considered current are those that are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented or at year-end 2019. As of June 30, 2021, the Bank had 79 deferred loans totaling approximately $100 million, compared to 113 deferred loans totaling approximately $207 million as of December 31, 2020.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses – (continued)

The following table sets forth the composition of these loans by loan segments as of June 30, 2021:

Unpaid

Number of Loans

Principal Balance

(dollars in thousands)

Commercial

59

$

17,260

Commercial real estate

20

82,760

Total

79

$

100,020

As of June 30, 2021, there were no deferred loans that were delinquent or on nonaccrual status. As of June 30, 2021, $62.0 million of deferred loans were risk rated “special mention” or worse. The Company evaluates its deferred loans after the initial deferral period and will either return the deferred loan to its original loan terms or the loan will be reassessed at that time to determine if a further deferment should be granted and if a downgrade in risk rating is appropriate.

ACL for Unfunded Commitments

The Company has recorded an ACL for unfunded credit commitments, which was recorded in other liabilities. The provision is recorded within the (reversal of) provision for credit losses on the Company’s income statement. The following table presents a rollforward of the ACLallowance for credit losses for unfunded commitments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands):

  

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Balance at beginning of period

 $2,262  $2,343 

Provision for credit losses - unfunded commitments

  61   37 

Balance at end of period

 $2,323  $2,380 

  

Six Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Balance at beginning of period

 $2,351  $0 

Day 1 Effect of CECL

  0   2,833 

Reversal of credit losses - unfunded commitments

  (28)  (453)

Balance at end of period

 $2,323  $2,380 

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2021

 

Balance as of beginning of period

$

2,343

Provision for credit losses - unfunded commitments

37

Balance as of end of period

$

2,380

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Six Months Ended

June 30, 2021

 

Balance as of beginning of period

$

0-

Day 1 Effect of CECL

2,833

Reversal of credit losses - unfunded commitments

(453)

Balance as of end of period

$

2,380

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued)

Components of (Reversal of) Provision for Credit Losses

The following table summarizes the (reversal of) provision for credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands):

  

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses (loans)

 $2,939  $(1,686)

(Reversal of) provision for credit losses - unfunded commitments

  61   37 

Provision for (Reversal of) credit losses

 $3,000  $(1,649)

  

Six Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses (loans)

 $4,478  $(6,962)

Reversal of credit losses - unfunded commitments

  (28)  (453)

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses

 $4,450  $(7,415)

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2021

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2021

 

(Reversal of) provision for credit losses - loans

$

(1,686)

$

(6,962)

(Reversal of) provision for credit losses - unfunded commitments

37

(453)

(Reversal of) provision for credit losses

$

(1,649)

$

(7,415)


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 6. Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

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.

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 1:

Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

Level 2:

Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

Level 3:

Level 3:

Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (for example, supported with little or no market activity).

An asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 6. Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020:2021:

Securities Available-for-Sale and Equity Securities: Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 inputs include securities that have quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows. Examples of instruments which would generally be classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy include municipal bonds and certain agency collateralized mortgage obligations. In certain cases where there is limited activity in the market for a particular instrument, assumptions must be made to determine the fair value of the instruments and these are classified as Level 3. When measuring fair value, the valuation techniques available under the market approach, income approach and/or cost approach are used. The Company’s evaluations are based on market data and the Company employs combinations of these approaches for its valuation methods depending on the asset class.

Derivatives: The fair value of derivatives is based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (level 2)2). Our derivatives are traded in an over-the-counter market where quoted market prices are not always available. Therefore, the fair values of derivatives are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs. The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative, but could include interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rate, and volatility factors to value the position. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-partythird-party pricing services.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 6. Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (continued)

For financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 are as follows:

 

 

 

June 30, 2021

    

June 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

    

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

 

 

Total Fair Value

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

(Level 1)

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Total Fair Value

  

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

  

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

  

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recurring fair value measurements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recurring fair value measurements: Assets

 

Investment securities:

 

Available-for-sale:

 

Federal agency obligations

 

$

35,773

 

$

0-

 

$

35,773

 

$

0-

 $52,670  $0  $52,670  $0 

Residential mortgage pass-through securities

 

 

263,158

 

 

0-

 

 

263,158

 

 

0-

 444,280  0  444,280  0 

Commercial mortgage pass-through securities

 

 

8,795

 

 

0-

 

 

8,795

 

 

0-

 22,858  0  22,858  0 

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivision

 

 

136,388

 

 

0-

 

 

127,683

 

 

8,705

 148,031  0  139,609  8,422 

Corporate bonds and notes

 

 

11,621

 

 

0-

 

 

11,621

 

 

0-

 5,491  0  5,491  0 

Asset-backed securities

 

 

2,880

 

 

0-

 

 

2,880

 

 

0-

 2,117  0  2,117  0 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

151

 

 

0-

 

 

151

 

 

0-

Other securities

 

 

167

 

 

167

 

 

0-

 

 

0-

  494   494   0   0 

Total available-for-sale

 

$

458,933

 

$

167

 

$

450,061

 

$

8,705

 675,941  494  667,025  8,422 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

 

13,223

 

 

11,243

 

 

1,980

 

 

0-

 15,993  14,053  1,940  0 

Derivatives

  31,285   0   31,285   0 

Total assets

 

$

472,156

 

$

11,410

 

$

452,041

 

$

8,705

 $723,219  $14,547  $700,250  $8,422 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

$

(922

)

$

0-

$

(922

)

$

0-

Total liabilities

$

(922

)

$

0-

$

(922

)

$

0-


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Note 6. Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (continued)

December 31, 2020

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Total Fair Value

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

(Level 1)

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

(dollars in thousands)

Recurring fair value measurements:

Assets

Investment securities:

Available-for-sale:

Federal agency obligations

$

38,458

$

0-

$

38,458

$

0-

Residential mortgage pass-through securities

270,884

0-

270,884

0-

Commercial mortgage pass-through securities

6,922

0-

6,922

0-

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivision

142,808

0-

133,964

8,844

Corporate bonds and notes

25,095

0-

25,095

0-

Asset-backed securities

3,480

0-

3,480

0-

Certificates of deposit

151

0-

151

0-

Other securities

 

157

 

157

 

0-

 

0-

Total available-for-sale

$

487,955

$

157

$

478,954

$

8,844

 

Equity securities

13,387

13,387

0-

0-

Total assets

$

501,342

$

13,544

$

478,954

$

8,844

 

Liabilities

Derivatives

$

(2,119)

$

0-

$

(2,119)

$

0-

Total liabilities

$

(2,119)

$

0-

$

(2,119)

$

0-

      

December 31, 2021

 
      

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

 
  

Total Fair Value

  

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

  

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

  

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

(dollars in thousands)

                

Recurring fair value measurements: Assets

                

Investment securities:

                

Available-for-sale:

                

Federal agency obligations

 $50,360  $0  $50,360  $0 

Residential mortgage pass- through securities

  316,095   0   316,095   0 

Commercial mortgage pass-through securities

  10,469   0   10,469   0 

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivision

  145,625   0   137,060   8,565 

Corporate bonds and notes

  9,049   0   9,049   0 

Asset-backed securities

  2,564   0   2,564   0 

Certificates of deposit

  150   0   150   0 

Other securities

  195   195   0   0 

Total available-for-sale

 $534,507  $195  $525,747  $8,565 
                 

Equity securities

  13,794   11,081   2,713   0 

Derivatives

  3,347   0   3,347   0 

Total assets

 $551,648  $11,276  $531,807  $8,565 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and during the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company may be required periodically to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These adjustments to fair value usually result from the application of lower of cost or fair value accounting or impairment write-downs of individual assets. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

Loans Held-for-Sale: Residential mortgage loans, originated and intended for sale in the secondary market, are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value as determined by outstanding commitments from investors. For these loans originated and intended for sale, gains and losses on loan sales (sale proceeds minus carrying value) are recorded in other income and direct loan origination costs and fees are deferred at origination of the loan and are recognized in other income upon sale of the loan. Management obtains quotes or bids on all or parts of these loans directly from the purchasing financial institutions (Level 2)2).

Other loans held-for-sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value.  Fair value of these loans is determined based on the terms of the loan, such as interest rate, maturity date, reset term, as well as sales of similar assets (Level 3)3).


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 6. Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (continued)

Collateral Dependent Loans: The Company may record adjustments to the carrying value of loans based on fair value measurements, generally as partial charge-offs of the uncollectible portions of these loans. These adjustments also include certain impairment amounts for collateral dependent loans calculated in accordance with GAAP. Impairment amounts are generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the loan and, as a result, the carrying value of the loan less the calculated impairment amount applicable to that loan does not necessarily represent the fair value of the loan. Real estate collateral is valued using independent appraisals or other indications of value based on recent comparable sales of similar properties or assumptions generally observable by market participants. However, due to the substantial judgment applied and limited volume of activity as compared to other assets, fair value is based on Level 3 inputs. Estimates of fair value used for collateral supporting commercial loans generally are based on assumptions not observable in the marketplace and are also based on Level 3 inputs.

For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 are as follows:

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

    

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

 

Quoted

Prices

in Active

Significant

Markets for

Other

Significant

Identical

Observable

Unobservable

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring

June 30,

Assets

Inputs

Inputs

basis:

2021

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Collateral dependent loans:

(dollars in thousands)

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

 Carrying Value as of June 30, 2022  Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)  Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)  Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) 

Collateral dependent loans:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial

$

12,928

$

0-

$

0-

$

12,928

 $14,657  $0  $0  $14,657 

Commercial real estate

1,902

0-

0-

1,902

 15,630  0  0  15,630 

Commercial construction

2,500

0-

0-

2,500

Residential real estate

2,033

0-

0-

2,033

 1,365  0  0  1,365 

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Quoted

Prices

in Active

Significant

Markets for

Other

Significant

Identical

Observable

Unobservable

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring

December 31,

Assets

Inputs

Inputs

basis:

2020

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Impaired loans:

(dollars in thousands)

Commercial

$

10,751

$

0-

$

0-

$

10,751

Commercial real estate

1,393

0-

0-

1,393

      

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

 

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

 December 31, 2021  Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)  Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)  Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) 

Collateral dependent loans:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial

 $13,399  $0  $0  $13,399 

Commercial real estate

  20,185   0   0   20,185 

Residential real estate

  2,794   0   0   2,794 

Collateral dependent loans Collateral dependent loans as of June 30, 20212022 that required a valuation allowance were $40.0$48.6 million with a related valuation allowance of $20.6$17.0 million compared to $26.5$54.1 million with a related valuation allowance of $14.3$17.8 million as of December 31, 2020.2021.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 6. Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (continued)

Assets Measured Withwith Significant Unobservable Level 3 Inputs

Recurring basis

The tables below present a reconciliation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)3) for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and for the year ended December 31, 2020:2021:

Municipal

Securities

(dollars in thousands)

Balance as of December 31, 2020

$

8,844

Principal paydowns

(139

)

Balance as of June 30, 2021

$

8,705

  Municipal Securities 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Beginning balance, December 31, 2021

 $8,565 

Principal paydowns

  (143)

Ending balance, June 30, 2022

 $8,422 

Municipal

Securities

(dollars in thousands)

Balance as of December 31, 2019

$

9,114

Principal paydowns

(270)

 

Balance as of December 31, 2020

$

8,844

  

Municipal

Securities

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Beginning balance, December 31, 2020

 $8,844 

Principal paydowns

  (279)

Ending balance, December 31, 2021

 $8,565 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021. The table below provides quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used in fair value measurements within Level 3 hierarchy.

June 30, 2021

Valuation

Unobservable

June 30, 2022

         

Fair Value

Techniques

Input

Rate

 

Fair Value

 

Valuation Techniques

 

Unobservable Input

 

Rate

 

Securities available-for-sale:

(dollars in thousands)

   

(dollars in thousands)

     

Municipal securities

$

8,705

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

2.9

%

 $8,422 

Discounted cash flows

 

Discount rate

 2.9%

December 31, 2020

Valuation

Unobservable

December 31, 2021

         

Fair Value

Techniques

Input

Rate

 

Fair Value

 

Valuation Techniques

 

Unobservable Input

 

Rate

 

Securities available-for-sale:

(dollars in thousands)

   

(dollars in thousands)

     

Municipal securities

$

8,844

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

2.9

%

 $8,565 

Discounted cash flows

 

Discount rate

 2.9%


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 6. Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (continued)

Nonrecurring basis: The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis for the periods presented. The tables below provide quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used in fair value measurements within Level 3 hierarchy. hierarchy of collateral dependent loans.

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2022

           

(dollars in thousands)

 

Fair Value

  

Valuation Techniques

Unobservable Input

 

Range (weighted average)

 

Commercial

 $14,006  

Market approach (100%)

Average transfer price as a price to unpaid principal balance

  58% –88% (60%) 

Commercial

 $651  

Appraisals of collateral value

Comparable sales

 -10% to +35% (+8%) 

Commercial real estate

 $15,630  

Appraisals of collateral value

Comparable sales

  -25% to 10% (-14%) 

Residential real estate

 $1,365  

Appraisals of collateral value

Comparable sales

 +21% to +39% (+22%) 

Valuation

Unobservable

December 31, 2021

 

(dollars in thousands)

Fair Value

Techniques

Input

Range (weighted average)

 

Fair Value

 

Valuation Techniques

Unobservable Input

 

Range (weighted average)

 

Collateral dependent:

Commercial

$

750

Appraisals of collateral value

Comparable sales

0% - 5% (2%)

 $12,193 

Market approach (100%)

Average transfer price as a price to unpaid principal balance

 48% to 73% (49%) 

Commercial

$

12,178

Market approach (100)

Average transfer price as a price to unpaid principal balance

48 – 53 (49)

 $1,206 

Appraisals of collateral value

Adjustment for comparable sales

 

-10% to +35% (+6%)

 

Commercial real estate

$

1,902

Appraisals of collateral value

Comparable sales

0% - 25% (8%)

 $20,185 

Appraisals of collateral value

Adjustment for comparable sales

 

-20% to +15% (-6%)

 

Construction

$

2,500

Appraisals of collateral value

Comparable sales

15%

Residential

$

2,033

Appraisals of collateral value

Comparable sales

1% - 15% (6%)

Residential real estate

 $2,794 

Appraisals of collateral value

Adjustment for comparable sales

 

-15% to +39% (5%)

 

December 31, 2020

Valuation

Unobservable

(dollars in thousands)

Fair Value

Techniques

Input

Range (weighed average)

Impaired loans:

Commercial

$

10,524

Market approach (100%)

Average transfer price as a price to unpaid principal balance

48 - 53 (49)

 

Commercial

$

227

Appraisals of collateral value

Adjustment for comparable sales

1% to +5% (+2%)

 

Commercial real estate

$

1,393

Appraisals of collateral value

Adjustment for comparable sales

-25% to +20% (-8%)


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Note 6. Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (continued)

As of June 30, 20212022 the fair value measurements presented are consistent with Topic 820,Fair Value Measurement, in which fair value represents exit price. The following presents the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020:2021

Fair Value Measurements

     

Fair Value Measurements

 

Quoted

 

Carrying Amount

 

Fair Value

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

 

Prices in

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Active

Significant

 

Markets for

Other

Significant

Identical

Observable

Unobservable

Carrying

Fair

Assets

Inputs

Inputs

Amount

Value

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

(dollars in thousands)

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2022

          

Financial assets:

 

Cash and due from banks

$

349,417

$

349,417

$

349,417

$

0-

$

0-

 $299,320  $299,320  $299,320  $0  $0 

Securities available-for-sale

458,933

458,933

167

450,061

8,705

 675,941  675,941  494  667,025  8,422 

Investment in restricted stocks

22,563

0n/a

0n/a

0n/a

0n/a

Restricted investments in bank stocks

 47,287  0  n/a  n/a  n/a 

Equity securities

13,223

13,223

11,243

1,980

0-

 15,993  15,993  14,053  1,940  0 

Net loans

6,329,220

6,391,465

0-

0-

6,391,465

 7,191,834  6,993,635  0  0  6,993,635 

Derivatives

 31,285  31,285  0  31,285  0 

Accrued interest receivable

34,001

34,001

0-

1,444

32,557

 34,615  34,615  0  2,649  31,966 

 

Financial liabilities:

 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

1,485,952

1,485,952

1,485,952

0-

0-

 1,712,875  1,712,875  1,712,875  0  0 

Interest-bearing deposits

4,706,561

4,710,337

3,404,754

1,305,583

0-

 4,904,724  4,871,665  3,619,315  1,252,350  0 

Borrowings

353,462

355,783

0-

355,783

0-

 874,964  872,176  0  872,176  0 

Subordinated debentures

152,800

164,757

0-

164,757

0-

 153,103  153,952  0  153,952  0 

Derivatives

922

922

0-

922

0-

Accrued interest payable

3,083

3,083

0-

3,083

0-

 3,120  3,120  0  3,120  0 

 

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2021

          

Financial assets:

 

Cash and due from banks

$

303,756

$

303,756

$

303,756

$

0-

$

0-

 $265,536  $265,536  $265,536  $0  $0 

Investment securities available-for-sale

487,955

487,955

157

478,954

8,844

 534,507  534,507  195  525,747  8,565 

Restricted investment in bank stocks

25,099

0n/a

0n/a

0n/a

0n/a

 27,826  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a 

Equity securities

13,387

13,387

13,387

0-

0-

 13,794  13,794  11,081  2,713  0 

Net loans

6,157,081

6,244,037

0-

0-

6,244,037

 6,749,849  6,800,287  0  0  6,800,287 

Derivatives

 3,347  3,347  0  3,347  0 

Accrued interest receivable

35,317

35,317

0-

1,764

33,553

 34,152  34,152  0  1,554  32,598 

 

Financial liabilities:

 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

1,339,108

1,339,108

1,339,108

0-

0-

 1,617,049 1,617,049 1,617,049 0 0 

Interest-bearing deposits

4,620,116

4,633,961

3,155,983

1,477,978

0-

 4,715,904  4,716,358  3,565,795  1,150,563  0 

Borrowings

425,954

429,671

0-

429,671

0-

 468,193  469,671  0  469,671  0 

Subordinated debentures

202,648

214,113

0-

214,113

0-

 152,951  163,995  0  163,995  0 

Derivatives

2,119

2,119

0-

2,119

0-

Accrued interest payable

3,687

3,687

0-

3,687

0-

 2,716  2,716  0  2,716  0 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Note 6. Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (continued)

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

Changes in assumptions or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on these estimated fair values.

Fair value estimates are based on existing balance sheet financial instruments, without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. For example, there are certain significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets or liabilities, such as deferred taxes, premises and equipment, and goodwill. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

Management believes that reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely, due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates which must be made, given the absence of active secondary markets for many of the financial instruments. This lack of uniform valuation methodologies also introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values.

Note 7. Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Total comprehensive (loss) income includes all changes in equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. The Company’s other comprehensive income is comprised of unrealized holding gains and losses on securities available-for-sale, unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, obligations for defined benefit pension plan and an adjustment to reflect the curtailment of the Company’s defined benefit pension plan, each net of taxes.

The following table represents the reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income for the periods presented:presented (dollars in thousands):

Details about Accumulated Other

Comprehensive Loss Components

Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Affected Line item in the

Statement Where Net Income is Presented

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2021

2020

2021

2020

(dollars in thousands)

Sale of investment securities

$

195

$

0-

$

195

$

29

Net gains on sale of securities available-for-saleavailable Income tax expense

available for sale

(48

)

0-

(48

)

(6

)

147

0-

147

23

 

Net interest income on swaps

$

(584

)

$

(318

)

$

(1,215

)

$

(311

)

Borrowings

165

71

342

69

Income tax expense

(419

)

(247

)

(873

)

(242

)

 

Amortization of pension plan net

(75

)

(76

)

(150

)

(151

)

Other components of net periodic pension expense

actuarial losses

22

21

42

42

Income tax benefit

(53

)

(55

)

(108

)

(109

)

 

Total reclassification

$

(325

)

$

(302

)

$

(834

)

$

(328

)

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components

 Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 

Affected Line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

  
  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

  

Sale of investment securities available-for-sale

 $0  $195  $0  $195 

Net gains on sale of securities available-for-sale

   0   (48)  0   (48)

Income tax expense

  $0  $147  $0  $147  
                  

Net interest expense on swaps

 $(129) $(584) $(654) $(1,215)

Borrowings

   37   167   184   344 

Income tax benefit

  $(92) $(417) $(470) $(871) 
                  

Amortization of pension plan net actuarial losses

 $(16) $(75) $(32) $(150)

Other components of net periodic pension expense

   5   22   9   42 

Income tax benefit

  $(11) $(53) $(23) $(108) 

Total reclassification

 $(103) $(323) $(493) $(832) 


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 7.Comprehensive (Loss) Income (continued)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 consisted of the following:

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax

 $(39,293) $(484)

Cash flow hedge, net of tax

  21,873   2,406 

Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plans, net of tax

  (1,683)  (3,326)

Total

 $(19,103) $(1,404)

June 30,

December 31,

2021

2020

(dollars in thousands)

Investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax

$

3,907

$

7,859

 

Cash flow hedge, net of tax

(663

)

(1,520

)

Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plans, net of tax

(3,434

)

(3,542

)

Total

$

(190

)

$

2,797

 

Note 8. Stock BasedStock-based Compensation

The Company’s stockholders approved the 2017 Equity Compensation Plan (“the Plan”) on May 23, 2017.2017. The Plan eliminates all remaining issuable shares under previous plans and is the only outstanding plan as of June 30, 2021.2022. The maximum number of shares of common stock or equivalents which may be issued under the Plan, is 750,000. Grants under the Plan can be in the form of stock options (qualified or non-qualified), restricted shares, restricted share units or performance units. Shares available for grant and issuance under the Plan as of June 30, 2021 are2022 were approximately 332,628.222,593. The Company intends to issue all shares under the Plan in the form of newly issued shares.

Restricted stock, options and restricted stock units typically have a three-yearthree-year vesting period starting one year after the date of grant with one-thirdone-third vesting each year or upon a change in control.year. The options generally expire ten years from the date of grant. Restricted stock and restricted stock units granted to new employees and board members may be granted with shorter vesting periods. Grants of performance units typically have a cliff vesting after three years or upon a change inof control. All issuances are subject to forfeiture if the recipient leaves or is terminatedno longer employed prior to the awardsaward's vesting. Restricted sharesstock have the same dividend and voting rights as common stock, while options, performance units and restricted stock units do not.

All awards are issued at the fair value of the underlying shares at the grant date. The Company expenses the cost of the awards, which is determined to be the fair market value of the awards at the date of grant, ratably over the vesting period. Forfeiture rates are not estimated but are recorded as incurred. Stock-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 was $1.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively.  Stock-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was $1.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was $0.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

Activity inunder the Company’s options for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 was as follows:

Number of

Stock

Options

Weighted-

Average

Exercise

Price

Weighted-

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term

(in years)

Aggregate

Intrinsic Value

 Number of Stock Options  Weighted-Average Exercise Price  Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)  Aggregate Intrinsic Value 

Outstanding as of December 31, 2020

38,013

$

9.03

Outstanding as of December 31, 2021

 23,766  $9.94      

Granted

0-

0-

 0  0      

Exercised

(5,449

)

8.34

 (15,086) 8.21      

Forfeited/cancelled/expired

0-

0-

  0   0         

Outstanding as of June 30, 2021

32,564

$

9.15

1.0

$

554,374

 

Exercisable as of June 30, 2021

32,564

$

9.15

1.0

$

554,374

Outstanding as of June 30, 2022

  8,680   12.95   0.79  $99,756 

Exercisable as of June 30, 2022

  8,680  $12.95   -  $0 

The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding and exercisable options above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on June 30, 20212022 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on June 30, 2021.2022. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock.


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Note 8. Stock BasedStock-Based Compensation (continued)

Activity inunder the Company’s restricted sharesstock for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 was as follows:

Weighted-

 Nonvested Shares  Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value 

Average

Nonvested

Grant Date

Shares

Fair Value

Nonvested as of December 31, 2020

113,114

$

18.15

Nonvested as of December 31, 2021

 82,693  $21.78 

Granted

49,590

25.32

 53,543  30.76 

Vested

(64,149

)

16.95

 (38,697) 25.47 

Forfeited/cancelled/expired

(1,608

)

24.11

  (374)  30.99 

Nonvested June 30, 2021

96,947

$

22.51

Nonvested as of June 30, 2022

  97,165  $25.22 

As of June 30, 2021,2022, there was approximately $1.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted sharesstock granted. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.41.3 years.

A summary of the status of unearned performance unit awards and the change during the period is presented in the table below:

Weighted

Average Grant

Units

Units

Date Fair

(expected)

(maximum)

Value

Unearned as of December 31, 2020

147,636

$

17.29

Awarded

37,543

25.24

Change in estimate

17,818

20.79

Vested shares

(29,421

)

31.35

Unearned as of June 30, 2021

173,576

233,638

$

16.99

  Units (expected)  Units (maximum)  Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value 

Unearned as of December 31, 2021

  209,994      $16.18 

Awarded

  34,874       32.80 

Vested shares

  (49,604)      20.79 

Unearned as of June 30, 2022

  195,264   221,541  $17.98 

As of June 30, 2021,2022, the specific number of shares related to performance units that were expected to vest was 173,576,195,264, determined by actual performance in consideration of the established range of the performance targets, which is consistent with the level of expense currently being recognized over the vesting period. Should this expectation change, additional compensation expense could be recorded in future periods or previously recognized expense could be reversed. As of June 30, 20212022, the maximum amount of performance units that ultimately could vest if performance targets were exceeded is 233,638.221,541. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, 29,4212022, 49,604 shares vested. A total of 14,71027,254 shares were netted from the vested shares to satisfy employee tax obligations. The net shares issued from vesting of performance units during the six months ended June 30, 20212022 were 14,71122,350 shares. As of June 30, 2021,2022, compensation cost of approximately $1.7$1.8 million related to non-vested performance units not yet recognized is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.81.9 years.

A summary of the status of unearned restricted stock units and the changes in restricted stock units during the period is presented in the table below:

Weighted

 Units (expected)  Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value 

Average Grant

Units

Date Fair

(expected)

Value

Unearned as of December 31, 2020

169,313

$

14.07

Unearned as of December 31, 2021

 136,948  $16.52 

Awarded

45,027

25.24

 52,312  32.80 

Vested shares

(68,916

)

16.29

  (69,225) 16.13 

Unearned as of June 30, 2021

145,424

$

16.48

Unearned as of June 30, 2022

  120,035  $23.84 

Any forfeitures would result in previously recognized expense being reversed. A portion of the shares that vest will be netted out to satisfy the tax obligations of the recipient. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, 68,9162022, 69,225 shares vested. A total of 34,45838,201 shares were netted from the vested shares to satisfy employee tax obligations. The net shares issued from vesting of restricted stock units during the six months ended June 30, 20212022 were 34,45831,383 shares. As of June 30, 2021,2022, compensation cost of approximately $2.0 million related to non-vested restricted stock units, not yet recognized, is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.11.6 years.


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 9.Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost

The Company maintained a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan for substantially all of its employees until June 30, 2007, at which time the Company froze the plan. The following table sets forth the net periodic pension cost of the Company’s pension plan for the periods indicated.

 

Three Months Ended

 

Affected Line Item in the Consolidated

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Affected Line Item in the Consolidated

Statements of Income

 

June 30,

 

Statements of Income

 

2021

 

2020

 

2022

 

2021

  

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Service cost

 

$

0-

 

 

$

0-

 

 $0  $0  

Interest cost

 

 

71

 

 

 

91

 

Other components of net periodic pension expense

 78  71 

Other components of net periodic pension expense

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(213

)

 

 

(196

)

Other components of net periodic pension expense

 (237) (213)

Other components of net periodic pension expense

Net amortization

 

 

75

 

 

 

76

 

Other components of net periodic pension expense

  16   75 

Other components of net periodic pension expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total periodic pension income

 

$

(67)

 

 

$

(29)

 

 $(143) $(67)

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

Affected Line Item in the Consolidated

Six Months Ended

June 30,

Affected Line Item in the Consolidated

Statements of Income

 

June 30,

 

Statements of Income

 

2021

 

2020

 

2022

 

2021

  

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Service cost

 

$

0-

 

 

$

0-

 

 $0  $0  

Interest cost

 

 

142

 

 

 

182

 

Other components of net periodic pension expense

 156  142 

Other components of net periodic pension expense

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(426

)

 

 

(392

)

Other components of net periodic pension expense

 (474) (426)

Other components of net periodic pension expense

Net amortization

 

 

150

 

 

 

151

 

Other components of net periodic pension expense

  32   150 

Other components of net periodic pension expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total periodic pension income

 

$

(134)

 

 

$

(59

)

 $(286) $(134) 

Contributions

The Company did not contribute to the Pension Trust during the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The Company does not plan on contributing amounts to the Pension Trust for the remainder of 2021.2022. The trust is established to provide retirement and other benefits for eligible employees and their beneficiaries. No part of the trust assets may be applied to any purpose other than providing benefits under the plan and for defraying expenses of administering the plan and the trust.


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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 10. FHLB Borrowings

The Company’s FHLB borrowings and weighted average interest rates are summarized below:

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

Amount

  

Rate

  

Amount

  

Rate

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

By remaining period to maturity:

                

Less than 1 year

 $847,337   1.86% $390,549   0.56%

1 year through less than 2 years

  0   n/a   50,000   1.84%

2 years through less than 3 years

  25,000   1.00%  0   n/a 

3 years through less than 4 years

  2,050   2.23%  25,000   1.00%

4 years through 5 years

  0   n/a   2,050   2.23%

After 5 years

  683   2.91%  714   2.91%

FHLB borrowings - gross

  875,070   1.84%  468,313   0.73%

Fair value (discount)

  (106)      (120)    

Total FHLB borrowings

 $874,964      $468,193     

June 30, 2021

December 31, 2020

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

(dollars in thousands)

Total FHLB borrowings

$

353,462

0.97

%

$

425,954

1.07

%

 

By remaining period to maturity:

Less than 1 year

$

268,420

0.93

%

$

297,570

0.84

%

1 year through less than 2 years

57,368

1.24

%

75,644

1.42

%

2 years through less than 3 years

0-

0-

50,000

1.84

%

3 years through less than 4 years

25,000

1.00

%

0-

0-

4 years through 5 years

2,050

2.23

%

 

0-

0-

After 5 years

744

2.41

%

 

2,824

2.42

%

Total FHLB borrowings

353,582

0.97

%

426,038

1.07

%

Fair value premium (discount)

(120

)

(84

)

FHLB borrowings, net

$

353,462

$

425,954

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 10. FHLB Borrowings (continued)

The FHLB borrowings are secured by pledges of certain collateral including, but not limited to, U.S. government and agency mortgage-backed securities and a blanket assignment of qualifying first lien mortgage loans, consisting of both residential mortgages and commercial real estate loans.

Advances are payable at stated maturity, with a prepayment penalty for fixed rate advances. All FHLB advances arebear fixed rates. The advances as of June 30, 20212022 were primarily collateralized by approximately $2.0 billion of commercial mortgage loans, net of required over collateralization amounts, under a blanket lien arrangement. As of June 30, 20212022 the Company had remaining borrowing capacity of approximately $1.2$0.6 billion at FHLB.

Note 11. Subordinated Debentures

During December 2003, Center Bancorp Statutory Trust II, a statutory business trust and wholly owned subsidiary of the Parent Corporation issued $5.0 million of MMCapS capital securities to investors due on January 23, 2034. 2034. The trust loaned the proceeds of this offering to the Company and received in exchange $5.2 million of the Parent Corporation’s subordinated debentures. The subordinated debentures are redeemable in whole or part. The floating interest rate on the subordinated debentures is three-monththree-month LIBOR plus 2.85% and re-prices quarterly. The rate as of June 30, 20212022 was 3.04%4.14%.

The following table summarizes the mandatory redeemable trust preferred securities of the Company’s Statutory Trust II as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

Issuance Date

Securities

Issued

Liquidation Value

Coupon Rate

Maturity

Redeemable by

Issuer Beginning

12/19/2003

$ 5,000,000

$1,000 per Capital Security

Floating 3-month LIBOR + 285 Basis Points

01/23/2034

01/23/2009

Issuance Date

 

Securities Issued

 

Liquidation Value

 

Coupon Rate

 

Maturity

 

Redeemable by

Issuer Beginning

12/19/2003

 $5,000,000 

$1,000 per Capital Security

 

Floating 3-month LIBOR + 285 Basis Points

 

1/23/2034

 

1/23/2009


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Note 11. Subordinated Debentures – (continued)

During June 2020, the Parent Corporation issued $75 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the “2020“2020 Notes”). The 2020 Notes bear interest at 5.75% annually from, and including, the date of initial issuance to, but excluding, June 15, 2025 or the date of earlier redemption, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing December 15, 2020. From and including June 15, 2025 through maturity or earlier redemption, the interest rate shall reset quarterly to an interest rate per annum equal to a benchmark rate, which is expected to be Three-Month Term SOFR (as defined in the Second Supplemental Indenture), plus 560.5 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on September 15, 2025. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the benchmark rate is less than zero, then the benchmark rate shall be deemed to be zero.

During January 2018, the Parent Corporation issued $75 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the “Notes”) to certain accredited investors. The net proceeds from the sale of the Notes were used in the first quarter of 2018 for general corporate purposes, which included the Parent Corporation contributing $65 million of the net proceeds to the Bank in the form of debt and common equity. The Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of February 1, 2028 and bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.20% per year, from and including January 17, 2018 to, but excluding February 1, 2023.2023. From and including February 1, 2023 to, but excluding the maturity date, or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-monththree-month LIBOR rate plus 284 basis points.

During June 2015,

Note 12. Preferred Stock

On August 19, 2021, the Parent Corporation issued $50Company completed an underwritten public offering of 115,000 shares, or $115.0 million in aggregate principal amountliquidation preference, of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the “2015 Notes”). Asits depositary shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of December 31, 2020, the 2015 Notes haveCompany’s 5.25% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, 0 par value, with a stated maturityliquidation preference of July 1, 2025, and bear interest until$1,000 per share. The net proceeds received from the maturity date or early redemption dateissuance of preferred stock at a variable rate equal to the then current three-month LIBOR rate plus 393 basis points. Astime of December 31, 2020, the variable interest rate was 4.16% and all costs related to 2015 issuance have been amortized. The 2015 Notesclosing were redeemed in full on January 1, 2021.$110.9 million.


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

 

The purpose of this analysis is to provide the reader with information relevant to understanding and assessing the Company’s results of operations for the periods presented herein and financial condition as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021. In order to fully understand this analysis, the reader is encouraged to review the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

 

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve inherent risks and uncertainties. This report contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of ConnectOne Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiaries, including statements preceded by, followed by or that include words or phrases such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “trend,” “objective,” “continue,” “remain,” “pattern” or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “might,” “can,” “may” or similar expressions. There are a number of important factors that could cause future results to differ materially from historical performance and these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (1) competitive pressures among depository institutions may increase significantly; (2) changes in the interest rate environment may reduce interest margins; (3) prepayment speeds, loan origination and sale volumes, charge-offs and loancredit loss provisions may vary substantially from period to period; (4) general economic conditions may be less favorable than expected; (5) political developments, sovereign debt problems, wars or other hostilities such as the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, may disrupt or increase volatility in securities markets or other economic conditions; (6) legislative or regulatory changes or actions may adversely affect the businesses in which ConnectOne Bancorp is engaged; (7) changes and trends in the securities markets may adversely impact ConnectOne Bancorp; (8) a delayed or incomplete resolution of regulatory issues could adversely impact planning by ConnectOne Bancorp; (9) the impact on reputation risk created by the developments discussed above on such matters as business generation and retention, funding and liquidity could be significant; (10) the outcome of regulatory and legal investigations and proceedings may not be anticipated, and (11) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our employees and operations, and those of our customers. Further information on other factors that could affect the financial results of ConnectOne Bancorp is included in Item 1a. of ConnectOne Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as amended and updated in ConnectOne Bancorp’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These documents are available free of charge at the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov and/or from ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The accounting and reporting policies followed by ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) conform, in all material respects, to GAAP. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management has made estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the dates of the consolidated statements of condition and for the periods indicated in the consolidated statements of income. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

 

The Company’s accounting policies are fundamental to understanding Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of financial condition and results of operations. The Company has identified the determination of the ACL,allowance for credit losses, the other-than-temporary impairment evaluation of securities, the evaluation of the impairment of goodwill and the evaluation of deferred tax assets to be critical because management must make subjective and/or complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and could be most subject to revision as new information becomes available. Additional information on these policies is provided below.

 

Allowance for Credit Losses and Related Provision: The ACLallowance for credit losses (“ACL”) represents management’s estimate of current expected credit losses considering available information relevant to assessing collectability of cash flows over the contractual term of the financial asset(s). Determining the amount of the ACL is considered a critical accounting estimate because it requires significant judgment and the use of estimates including reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the remaining cash flows over the contractual term of the financial assets.

 

The evaluation of the adequacy of the ACL includes, among other factors, an analysis of historical loss rates by loan segment applied to current loan totals. However, actual credit losses may be higher or lower than historical trends, which vary. Actual losses on specified problem loans, which also are provided for in the evaluation, may vary from estimated loss percentages, which are established based upon a limited number of potential loss classifications.

 

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The ACL is established through a provision for credit losses charged to expense. Management believes that the current ACL will be adequate to absorb current expected credit losses on existing loans that may become uncollectible based on the evaluation of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio. The evaluation takes into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and size of the portfolio, overall portfolio quality, and specific problem loans and current economic conditions which may affect the borrowers’ ability to pay. The evaluation also details historical losses by loan segment and the resulting credit loss rates which are projected for current loan total amounts. Loss estimates for specified problem loans are also detailed. All of the factors considered in the analysis of the adequacy of the ACL may be subject to change. To the extent actual outcomes differ from management estimates, additional provisions for credit losses may be required that could materially adversely impact earnings in future periods. Additional information can be found in Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Business Combinations: We account for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting. Using this method, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration paid are recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The application of this method of accounting requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The application of the acquisition method of accounting usually results in the recognition of goodwill and a core deposit intangible (if the acquiree has deposits). The amount of goodwill recorded represents the excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired, including any identifiable intangibles, if applicable. Goodwill is not amortized for book purposes; however, it is reviewed at least annually for impairment and is usually not deductible for tax purposes.

The assets acquired and liabilities assumed and consideration paid in the acquisition are recorded at their estimated fair values based on management’s best estimates using information available at the date of the acquisition and are subject to adjustment for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition. Our estimates are based upon assumptions that we believe to be reasonable and the Company may use an outside service provider to assist with the valuations.

Goodwill: The Company adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 350-10, which requires that goodwill be reported separate from other intangible assets in the Consolidated Statements of Condition and not be amortized but rather tested for impairment annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. The Company performs an annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter of each year, or more often if events or circumstances warrant. We will continue to monitor and evaluate the impact of COVID-19 and its impact on our market capitalization, overall economic conditions and any other potential triggering events that may indicate an impairment of goodwill in the future. In the event we conclude that all or a portion of our goodwill is impaired, a non-cash charge for the amount of such impairment would be recorded to earnings. Such a charge would have no impact on tangible capital or our regulatory capital ratios.  

Income Taxes: The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in an entity’s financial statements or tax returns. Judgment is required in assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements or tax returns.

 

Fluctuations in the actual outcome of these future tax consequences could impact the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.  Note 1110 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 includes additional discussion on the accounting for income taxes.

 

Impact of COVID-19

 

COVID-19 continues to impact the Company’s operations and financial results, as well as those of our customers. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company continued to offer temporary relief to effected customers, deferring either their full loan payment, the principal component or the interest component of their loan payment for an initial period of time ranging from 30 to 120 days. As of June 30, 2021,2022, the Company has 79one deferred loansloan with a total outstanding loan balance of $100.0$0.5 million. As provided for under the CARES act, these short-term deferrals are not considered troubled debt restructurings, provided that the modification is related to COVID-19, executed on a loan that was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 or the date of the deferral, and executed between March 1, 2020 and January 1, 2022, or the date that is 60 days after the termination date of the national emergency declared by the president on March 13, 2020, under the National Emergencies Act related to the outbreak of COVID-19.

 

With the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), the Company was an active participant in assisting its customers with applications for resources through the program. PPP loans originated prior to June 5, 2020 have a two-year term, which may be extended to five years with the consent of the Company, and those originated on or after June 5, 2020 have a five yearfive-year term, and the loans bear interest at 1%, along with an origination fee payable from the SBA to the Company. The Company believes that the majority of these loans will ultimately be forgiven by the SBA in accordance with the terms of the program. As of June 30, 2021,2022, PPP loans were $326.8$18.0 million. It is the Company’s understanding that loans funded through the PPP program are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government and, as such, the Company has not included the PPP loans in calculation of the ACL as of June 30, 2021.2022. Should those circumstances change, the Company could be required to establish additional provisions for credit loss expense charged to earnings.

As of June 30, 2022 remaining deferred and unrecognized PPP fees were $0.3 million. We currently anticipate recognizing a majority of this balance by December 31, 2022, reflecting the expected timing of PPP loan forgiveness granted by the Small Business Administration.

 

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Operating Results Overview

 

Net income available to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 was $32.2$30.8 million compared to $14.8$32.2 million for the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021. The Company’s diluted earnings per share were $0.81$0.78 for the three months ended June 30, 2021,2022 as compared with diluted earnings per share of $0.37$0.81 for the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021. The increase$1.4 million decrease in net income available to common stockholders and $0.03 decrease in diluted earnings per share was attributableversus the second quarter of 2021 were due to a decrease in$4.6 million increase to provision for credit losses, of $16.6a $5.4 million increase in noninterest expenses, $1.5 million in preferred dividends, a $1.1 million decrease in noninterest income and a $1.2 million increase in income tax expenses, of $6.8partially offset by a $12.6 million and an increase in net interest income of $2.2 million, offset by an increase in income tax expense of $8.1 million. The decrease in provision for credit losses was due to the impact of an improved economic outlook on the current expected credit losses (“CECL”) accounting standard, compared with a $15.0 million provision in the second quarter of 2020.income.

 

Net income available to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 was $65.2$60.7 million compared to $20.9$65.2 million for the comparable six-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021. The Company’s diluted earnings per share were $1.63$1.53 for the six months ended June 30, 2021,2022 as compared with diluted earnings per share of $0.52$1.63 for the comparable six-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021. The increase$4.5 million decrease in net income available to common stockholders and $0.10 decrease in diluted earnings per share was primarily attributableversus the first half of 2021 were due to a decrease in$11.9 million increase to provision for credit losses, of $38.4a $8.2 million increase in noninterest expenses, $3.0 million in preferred dividends, a $1.5 million decrease in noninterest income and a $1.7 million increase in income tax expenses, of $15.4partially offset by a $21.8 million and an increase in net interest income of $8.1 million, offset by an increase in income tax expense of $18.0 million. The decrease in provision for loan losses was due to the impact of an improved economic outlook on the CECL accounting standard, compared with a $31.0 million provision in the six months ended June 30, 2020.income.

 

Net Interest Income and Margin

 

Net interest income is the difference between the interest earned on the portfolio of earning assets (principally loans and investments) and the interest paid for deposits and borrowings, which support these assets. Net interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis by adjusting tax-exempt income (primarily(including interest earned on tax-free loans and on obligations of state and local political subdivisions) by the amount of income tax which would have been paid had the assets been invested in taxable issues.assets. Net interest margin is defined as net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis as a percentage of total average interest-earning assets.

 

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 increased by $2.2$12.7 million, or 3.5%20.1%, from the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021. The increase from the second quarter of 20202022  resulted primarily from a 1612.1% increase in average loans and a 31 basis-point widening of the net interest margin to 3.60%3.91% from 3.44%, offset by a 1.5% decrease in average interest-earning assets, largely due to higher levels of PPP originations during the second quarter of 2020.3.60%.  The widening of the net interest margin resulted from a 5324 basis-point increase in interest-earning assets and by a 7 basis-point reduction in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by a 27 basis-point reduction in the yield on average interest-earning assets.liabilities.

 

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 increased by $8.0$22.0 million, or 6.8%17.6%, from the comparable six-month period ended June 30, 2020, resulting2021. The increase from anthe six months ended June 30, 2021 resulted primarily from a 11.0% increase in average interest-earning assets of 2.4%, largely due to PPP originations,loans and a 1623 basis-point widening of the net interest margin to 3.58%3.81% from 3.42%3.58%. The widening of the net interest margin resulted from a 6417 basis-point reduction in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities partially offset by a 37and 9 basis-point reductionincrease in the yield on average interest-earning assets.

 

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The following tables, “Average Statements of Condition with Interest and Average Rates”, present for the three and six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, the Company’s average assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity. The Company’s net interest income, net interest spread and net interest margin are also reflected.

 

Average Statements of Condition with Interest and Average Rates

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

2022

 

2021

 
 Three Months Ended June 30,   

Interest

     

Interest

   
 2021 2020

Average

 

Income/

 

Average

 

Average

 

Income/

 

Average

 
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 

Average

Rate (7)

 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 

Average

Rate (7)

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (7)

 

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (7)

 
 (dollars in thousands)

(dollars in thousands)

 
Interest-earning assets:                         
Investment securities (1) (2) $444,461  $1,765   1.59% $443,282  $2,531   2.30%

Securities (1) (2)

$610,465 $3,710  2.44%$444,461 $1,765  1.59%
Total loans (2) (3) (4)  6,252,212   71,348   4.58   6,332,503   76,088   4.83  7,008,174  81,597  4.67  6,252,212  71,348  4.58 
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits
with banks
  341,885   84   0.10   357,758   79   0.09 

Federal funds sold and interest-bearing with banks

 157,201  312  0.80  341,885  84  0.10 
Restricted investment in bank stocks  21,407   263   4.93   31,002   442   5.73  31,605  291  3.69  21,407  263  4.93 
Total interest-earning assets  7,059,965   73,460   4.17   7,164,545   79,140   4.44  7,807,445  85,910  4.41  7,059,965  73,460  4.17 

Noninterest-earning assets:

 
Allowance for credit losses  (80,548)          (53,502)         (81,012)      (80,548)     
Other noninterest-earning assets  587,259           573,360          596,390        587,259       
Total assets $7,566,676          $7,684,403         $8,322,823       $7,566,676       
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:                         

Interest-bearing deposits:

 
Time deposits $1,324,510  $3,963   1.20  $1,905,165  $9,586   2.02 $1,103,418  2,179  0.79 $1,324,510  3,963  1.20 
Other interest-bearing deposits  3,320,400   2,461   0.30   2,639,052   4,011   0.61  3,717,531  3,530  0.38  3,320,400  2,461  0.30 
Total interest-bearing deposits  4,644,910   6,424   0.55   4,544,217   13,597   1.20  4,820,949  5,709  0.47  4,644,910  6,424  0.55 
                         
Borrowings  331,633   1,419   1.72   798,648   2,235   1.13  548,675  1,849  1.35  331,633  1,419  1.72 
Subordinated debentures, net of capitalized costs  152,750   2,168   5.69   141,904   2,021   5.73 
Capital lease obligation  2,066   31   6.02   2,257   34   6.06 

Subordinated debentures

 153,053  2,178  5.71  152,750  2,168  5.69 

Finance lease

 1,865  28  6.02  2,066  31  6.02 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  5,131,359   10,042   0.78   5,487,026   17,887   1.31  5,524,542  9,764  0.71  5,131,359  10,042  0.78 
                         
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits  1,432,707           1,277,428         

Demand deposits

 1,607,465       1,432,707      
Other liabilities  50,591           51,153          47,719        50,591       
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities  1,483,298           1,328,581          1,655,184       1,483,298      
Stockholders’ equity  952,019           868,796          1,143,097        952,019       
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $7,566,676          $7,684,403         $8,322,823       $7,566,676       
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)      63,418           61,253         76,146       63,418    
Net interest spread (5)          3.39          3.13      3.70%      3.39%
Net interest margin (6)          3.60          3.44      3.91%      3.60%
Tax-equivalent adjustment      (409)          (463)        (555)       (409)   
Net interest income     $63,009          $60,790        $75,591       $63,009    

 

(1)

Average balances are based on amortized cost and include equity securities.

(2)

Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis using 21%.

(3)

Includes loan fee income and accretion of purchase accounting adjustments.

(4)

Total loans include loans held-for-sale and nonaccrual loans.

(5)

Represents difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities and is presented on a tax- equivalent basis.

(6)

Represents net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis divided by average total interest-earning assets.

(7)

Rates are annualized.

 

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Six Months Ended June 30,

 

2022

 

2021

 
 Six Months Ended June 30,   

Interest

    

Interest

   
 2021 2020

Average

 

Income/

 

Average

 

Average

Income/

 

Average

 
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 

Average

Rate (7)

 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
 

Average

Rate (7)

Balance

 

Expense

 

Rate (7)

 

Balance

Expense

 

Rate (7)

 
 (dollars in thousands)

(dollars in thousands)

 
Interest-earning assets:                                     
Investment securities (1) (2) $458,741  $3,823   1.68% $447,764  $5,626   2.53%
Total loans (2) (3) (4)  6,249,630   142,031   4.58   6,144,486   149,308   4.89 
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits
with banks
  305,911   133   0.09   253,093   578   0.46 

Securities (1) (2)

$578,014 $6,481  2.26%$458,741$3,823  1.68%

Total loans (2 ) (3) (4)

 6,940,203  157,917  4.59  6,249,630 142,031  4.58 

Federal funds sold and interest-bearing with banks

 234,284  433  0.37  305,911 133  0.09 
Restricted investment in bank stocks  22,111   519   4.73   29,159   842   5.81  28,310  505  3.60  22,111 519  4.73 
Total interest-earning assets  7,036,393   146,506   4.20   6,874,502   156,354   4.57  7,780,811  165,336  4.29  7,036,393 146,506  4.20 

Noninterest-earning assets:

             
Allowance for credit losses  (81,045)          (46,240)         (80,391)      (81,045)     
Other noninterest-earning assets  580,210           566,950          592,847        580,210     
Total assets $7,535,558          $7,395,212         $8,293,267        $ 7,535,558      
             
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                     

Interest-bearing deposits:

             
Time deposits $1,373,133  $9,113   1.34  $1,933,939  $19,957   2.08 $1,113,958  4,333  0.78 $1,373,133 9,113  1.34 
Other interest-bearing deposits  3,273,337   4,896   0.30   2,649,903   10,852   0.82  3,784,173  6,386  0.34  3,273,337 4,896  0.30 
Total interest-bearing deposits  4,646,470   14,009   0.61   4,583,842   30,809   1.35  4,898,131  10,719  0.44  4,646,470 14,009  0.61 
                                     
Borrowings  353,451   3,093   1.77   637,885   4,587   1.45  477,188  3,226  1.36  353,451 3,093  1.77 
Subordinated debentures, net of capitalized costs  153,541   4,335   5.69   135,409   3,855   5.73 
Capital lease obligation  2,091   63   6.08   2,280   69   6.09 

Subordinated debentures

 153,016  4,346  5.73  153,541 4,335  5.69 

Finance lease

 1,891  57  6.08  2,091 63  6.08 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  5,155,553   21,500   0.84   5,359,416   39,320   1.48  5,530,226  18,348  0.67  5,155,553 21,500  0.84 
                                     
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits  1,390,878           1,116,393         

Demand deposits

 1,577,427       1,390,878     
Other liabilities  49,031           52,887          48,052       49,031     
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities  1,439,909           1,169,280          1,625,479       1,439,909     
Stockholders’ equity  940,096           866,516          1,137,562       940,096     
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $7,535,558          $7,395,212         $8,293,267      $7,535,558     
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)      125,006           117,034         146,988      125,006    
Net interest spread (5)          3.36          3.09      3.62%      3.36%
Net interest margin (6)          3.58          3.42      3.81%      3.58%
Tax-equivalent adjustment      (834)          (963)        (1,039)     (834)   
Net interest income     $124,172          $116,071        $145,949     $124,172   

 

 

(1)

Average balances are based on amortized cost and include equity securities.

(2)

Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis using 21%.

(3)

Includes loan fee income and accretion of purchase accounting adjustments.

(4)

Total loans include loans held-for-sale and nonaccrual loans.

(5)

Represents difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities and is presented on a tax- equivalent basis.

(6)

Represents net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis divided by average total interest-earning assets.

(7)

Rates are annualized.

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Noninterest Income

 

Noninterest income totaled $4.5$3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared with $4.6$4.5 million for the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021.  Included in noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 and June 30, 20202021 were $0.7net (losses) gains on equity securities of ($0.4) million and $2.3 million, respectively, of PPP loan referral fee income generated by BoeFly.$23 thousand.  Also included in noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was a $0.2 million gain on sale/redemption of investment securities.  Excluding these items, noninterest income increased $1.2decreased $0.5 million when compared to the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021.  The increasedecrease was primarily attributable to increases in net gains on loans held-for-sale of $0.6 million and increases in deposit, loan and other income of $0.6 million, which includes a $0.3 million increase in BoeFly core revenue.

Noninterest income totaled $7.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared with $7.5 million for the comparable six-month period ended June 30, 2020. Included in noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 were $0.7 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of PPP loan referral fee income generated by BoeFly. Also included in noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was $0.7 million on a gain on sale of branches and a $0.2 million gain on sale/redemption of investment securities. Excluding these items, noninterest income increased $1.1 million when compared to the comparable six-month period ended June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in net gains on loans held-for-sale of $0.9 million, increasesdecreases in deposit, loan and other income of $0.4 million and net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale of $0.3 million partially offset by an increase in income on bank owned life insurance of $0.2 million.

Noninterest income totaled $6.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared with $7.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Included in noninterest income were net losses on equity securities of $1.0 million and $0.2 million for the  six months ended June 30, 2022 and six months ended June 2021, respectively, $0.7 million gain on the sale of branches and $0.2 million gain on sale/redemption of investment securities in the six months ended 2021. Excluding the aforementioned items, noninterest income was $7.4 million and $7.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The $0.2 million increase in noninterest income excluding the items discussed above for the six months ended June 30, 2022 versus the comparable six-month period ended June 30, 2021 was primarily due to increases in deposit, loan and other income of $0.2 million, and BOLI income of $0.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in net gains on equity securitiessale of $0.4loans held-for-sale of $0.3 million.

 

Noninterest Expenses

 

Noninterest expenses totaled $26.3$31.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared with $33.1$26.3 million for the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021. Included in noninterest expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were $5.1 million2022  was an increase in merger and restructuring expenses and $2.3 million in expensesacquisition price related to the BoeFly acquisition.acquisition of $0.8 million. Excluding these items,this item, noninterest expenses increased $0.7$4.6 million when compared to the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021.  The increase was primarily attributable to increases in salaries and employee benefits of $0.8$4.3 million attributable to new hires, increases in professionalinformation technology and consultingcommunication expenses of $0.4$0.2 million and increasesan increase in other expensesFDIC insurance of $0.2$0.1 million, partially offset by decreases in FDIC insurance expenseoccupancy and equipment of $0.5 million, decreases in marketing and advertising of $0.1 million and decreases in amortization of core deposit intangibles of $0.1 million and other expenses of $0.4 million.

 

Noninterest expenses totaled $60.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $52.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared with $68.1 million for the comparable six-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021. Included in noninterest expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $14.6 million2022  was an increase in merger and restructuring expenses and $2.3 million in expensesacquisition price related to the BoeFly acquisition. Excluding these items,acquisition of $1.5 million .Excluding this item, noninterest expenses increased $1.6$6.7 million when compared to the comparable six-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in salaries and employee benefits of $1.8$7.5 million attributable to new hires in both the revenue and back-office areas of the Bank, base-salary increases, and bonus accruals. Also, contributing to the increase were increases in information technology and communications of $0.5 million and increases in professionalmarketing and consulting expensesadvertising of $0.8$0.3 million, partially offset by decreases in occupancy of $1.9 million, FDIC insurance expense of $0.4$0.2 million, decreases inprofessional and consulting of $0.2 million and amortization of core deposit intangibles of $0.3 million and decreases in marketing and advertising of $0.2$0.1 million.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense was $10.7$11.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared to $2.5$10.7 million for the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021.  The increase in income tax expense was the result of higher income before taxes. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 and June 30, 20202021 was 24.8%26.9% and 14.5%24.8%, respectively.  The higher effective tax rate during the second quarter 20212022 when compared to the second quarter of 20202021 resulted from a lower proportion of income from non-taxable sources.

Income tax expense was $23.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $21.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $3.6 million2021. The effective tax rate for comparable six-month periodthe three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in income tax expense2022 and June 30, 2021 was the result of higher income before taxes.26.7% and 24.8%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended of 2022 was higher compared to June 30, 2021 was 24.8% versus 14.6% for the prior-year period. The higher effective tax rate during the first half of 2021 when compareddue to the first half of 2020 resulted from a lower proportiondifferent proportions of income from non-taxable sources.

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Financial Condition

Loan Portfolio

 

The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio, excluding loans held-for-sale and unearned net origination fees and costs, by loan segment at the periods indicated.

  June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Amount
Increase/
  Amount % Amount % (Decrease)
  (dollars in thousands)
Commercial (1) $1,402,697   21.8% $1,521,967   24.4% $(119,270)
Commercial real estate  4,138,518   64.5   3,783,550   60.6   354,968
Commercial construction  587,121   9.1   617,747   9.8   (30,626)
Residential real estate  286,907   4.5   322,564   5.1   (35,657)
Consumer  6,355   0.1   1,853   0.1   4,502
Gross loans $6,421,598   100.0% $6,247,681   100.0% $173,917
                    

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

  

Amount Increase/

 
  

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

  

(Decrease)

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial (1)

 $1,354,625   18.6% $1,299,428   19.0% $55,197 

Commercial real estate

  5,107,382   70.1%  4,741,590   69.3%  365,792 

Commercial construction

  569,789   7.8%  540,178   7.9%  29,611 

Residential real estate

  249,379   3.4%  255,269   3.7%  (5,890)

Consumer

  1,248   0.1%  1,886   0.1%  (638)

Gross loans

 $7,282,423   100.0% $6,838,351   100.0% $444,072 

As of June 30, 2022, gross loans totaled $7.3 billion, an increase of $444.1 million, or 6.5%, as compared to December 31, 2021. Net loan growth was attributable to organic loan originations.

(1)

Included in commercial loans as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020 were2021 are PPP loans of $326.8$18.0 million and $397.5$93.1 million, respectively.

As of June 30, 2021, gross loans totaled $6.4 billion, an increase of $173.9 million, or 2.8%, as compared to December 31, 2020. Net loan growth was primarily attributable to increases in the commercial real estate segment of $355.0 million, offset by decreases in the commercial segment of $119.3 million, which primarily resulted from PPP loan forgiveness, decreases in commercial construction of $30.6 million and decreases in residential real estate of $35.7 million.

 

Allowance for Credit Losses and Related Provision

 

As of January 1, 2021, the Company adopted the CECL accounting standard. As of June 30, 2021,2022, the Company’s ACLallowance for credit losses for loans was $78.7$82.7 million, a decreasean increase of $0.5$3.9 million from $79.2$78.8 million December 31, 2020.2021. The decreaseincrease was primarily attributable to a release ofan increase in provision for credit losses for loans of approximately $7.0$4.5 million partially offset by an increase of $0.5 million in provision of $6.6 million resulting from the “Day 1” effect of the adoption of the CECL accounting.net charge-offs.

 

The provision for (reversal of) provision for credit losses, which includes provision for unfunded commitments, for the three and six months ended June 30, 20212022 was $3.0 million and  $4.5 million, respectively, compared to $(1.6) million and $(7.4) million, respectively, compared to $15.0 million and $31.0 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, respectively. The decreaseincrease in provision for credit losses reflected strong organic loan growth and forecasted macroeconomic conditions, which remained fairly stable for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. The prior year provision in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, was primarily the result of  an improved macro-economic outlookforecast as of June 30, 2021 when compared to January 1, 2021, the day the Company adopted CECL. The prior year provision

There were $0.3 million  and $0.5 million in net charge-offs for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2020, was primarily due to the significant economic slowdown due to the COVID 19 pandemic.

There were2022, compared with $0.2 million and $0.1 million in net charge-offs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, compared with $0.4 million and $0.6 million in net charge-offs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 respectively. The ACL as a percentage of loans receivable amounted to 1.23%1.14% as of June 30, 20212022 compared to 1.27%1.15% as of December 31, 2020.2021. Excluding the impact of PPP loans in the calculation of the ACL as a percentage of loans receivable, the June 30, 2022 ratio increases to 1.29%remains the same at 1.14% as of June 30, 2021,2022, compared to 1.36%1.17% as of December 31, 2020 allowance for loan losses.2021. PPP loans do not have allowance for credit losses attributable to them, as they are fully guaranteed by the SBA.

 

The level of the ACLallowance for the respective periods of 20212022 and allowance for loan losses for 20202021 reflects the credit quality within the loan portfolio, loan growth, the changing composition of the commercial and residential real estate loan portfolios and other related factors. In management’s view, the level of the ACL as of June 30, 20212022 is adequate to cover expected credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management’s judgment regarding the adequacy of the allowance constitutes a “Forward-Looking Statement” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from management’s analysis, based principally upon the factors considered by management in establishing the allowance.

 

 

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Changes in the ACL are presented in the following table for the periods indicated.

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  2021 2020(1)
  (dollars in thousands)
Average loans receivable at end of period $6,248,516  $6,301,174 
Analysis of the ACL:        
Balance – beginning of period $80,568  $54,169 
Charge-offs:        
Commercial  (50)  (380)
Commercial real estate  (155)  - 
Residential real estate  (7)  (69)
Total charge-offs  (212)  (449)
Recoveries:        
Commercial  13   2 
Commercial real estate  -   2 
Consumer  1   - 
Total recoveries  14   4 
Net recoveries (charge-offs)  (198)  (445)
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses (loans)  (1,686)  15,000 
Balance - end of period $78,684  $68,724 
Ratio of annualized net charge-offs during the period to average loans receivable during the period  0.01%  0.03%
Loans receivable $6,407,904  $6,363,267 
ACL as a percentage of loans receivable  1.23%  1.08%
         

 

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Average loans receivable

 $7,007,207  $6,248,516 

Analysis of the ACL:

        

Balance - beginning of quarter

 $80,070  $80,568 

Charge-offs:

        

Commercial

  (292)  (50)

Commercial real estate

  (1)  (155)

Residential real estate

  (9)  (7)

Total charge-offs

  (302)  (212)

Recoveries:

        

Commercial

  -   13 

Commercial real estate

  -   - 

Residential real estate

  4   - 

Consumer

  28   1 

Total recoveries

  32   14 

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

  (270)  (198)

Provision for (reversal of) loan losses (loans)

  2,939   (1,686)

Balance - end of period

 $82,739  $78,684 
         

Ratio of annualized net charge-offs during the period to average loans receivable during the period

  0.02%  0.01%

Loans receivable

 $7,274,573  $6,407,904 

ACL as a percentage of loans receivable

  1.14%  1.23%

 

  Six Months Ended
June 30,
  2021 2020(1)
  (dollars in thousands)
Average loans receivable at end of period $6,245,665  $6,111,994 
Analysis of the ACL:        
Balance - beginning of quarter $79,226  $38,293 
CECL Day 1 Adjustment  6,557   - 
Balance – January 1, 2021 (as adjusted)  85,783   38,293 
Charge-offs:        
Commercial  (50)  (504)
Commercial real estate  (155)  - 
Residential real estate  (7)  (69)
Consumer  -   (3)
Total charge-offs  (212)  (576)
Recoveries:        
Commercial  73   2 
Commercial real estate  -   2 
Residential real estate  -   3 
Consumer  2   - 
Total recoveries  75   7 
Net recoveries (charge-offs)  (137)  (569)
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses (loans)  (6,962)  31,000 
Balance - end of period $78,684  $68,724 
Ratio of annualized net charge-offs during the period to average loans receivable during the period  0.01%  0.02%
Loans receivable $6,407,904  $6,363,267 
ACL as a percentage of loans receivable  1.23%  1.08%
         

(1)The ACL for the prior periods was calculated based on the incurred loan loss model.

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Average loans receivable

 $6,939,527  $6,245,665 

Analysis of the ACL:

        

Balance - beginning of quarter

 $78,773  $79,226 

CECL Day 1 Adjustment

  -   6,557 

Balance – beginning of quarter (as adjusted)

  78,773   85,783 

Charge-offs:

        

Commercial

  (341)  (50)

Commercial real estate

  (226)  (155)

Residential real estate

  (9)  (7)

Consumer

  -   - 

Total charge-offs

  (576)  (212)

Recoveries:

        

Commercial

  1   73 

Commercial real estate

  -   - 

Residential real estate

  63   - 

Consumer

  -   2 

Total recoveries

  64   75 

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

  (512)  (137)

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses (loans)

  4,478   (6,962)

Balance - end of period

 $82,739  $78,684 
         

Ratio of annualized net charge-offs during the period to average loans receivable during the period

  0.01%  0.01%

Loans receivable

 $7,274,573  $6,407,904 

ACL as a percentage of loans receivable

  1.14%  1.23%

 

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Asset Quality

 

The Company manages asset quality and credit risk by maintaining diversification in its loan portfolio and through review processes that include analysis of credit requests and ongoing examination of outstanding loans, delinquencies, and potential problem loans, with particular attention to portfolio dynamics and mix. The Company strives to identify loans experiencing difficulty early enough to correct the problems,on, to record charge-offs promptly based on realistic assessments of current collateral values and cash flows, and to maintain an adequate allowance for loancredit losses at all times.

 

It is generally the Company’s policy to discontinue interest accruals once a loan is past due as to interest or principal payments for a period of ninety days. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, interest accruals cease and uncollected accrued interest is reversed and charged against current income. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are generally applied against principal. A loan may be restored to an accruing basis when all past due amounts have been collected. Loans past due 90 days or more which are both well-secured and in the process of collection may remain on an accrual basis.

 

Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned. Nonaccrual loans represent loans on which interest accruals have been suspended. In general, it is the policy of management to consider the charge-off of uncollectible amounts of loans at the point they become past due 90 days. Performing troubled debt restructured loans represent loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties on which a concession was granted, such as a reduction in interest rate below the current market rate for new debt with similar risks or modified repayment terms, and are performing under the restructured terms.

 

The following table sets forth, as of the dates indicated, the amount of the Company’s nonaccrual loans, other real estate owned (“OREO”), performing troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) and loans past due 90 days or greater and still accruing:

   
  June 30,
2021
 December 31,
2020
  (dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans $56,213  $61,T696
OREO  -   -
Total nonperforming assets (1) $56,213  $61,696
 Performing TDRs $33,021  $23,655
Loans 90 days or greater past due and still accruing (non PCD) $-  $-
Loans 90 days or greater past due and still accruing (PCD) $19,654  $12,821

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

(dollars in thousands)

 

Nonaccrual loans

 $60,756  $61,700 

OREO

  316   - 

Total nonperforming assets (1)

 $61,072  $61,700 
         

Performing TDRs

 $46,368  $43,587 

Loans 90 days or greater past due and still accruing (non PCD)

 $-  $- 

Loans 90 days or greater past due and still accruing (PCD)

 $10,164  $13,531 

 

(1)

Nonperforming assets are defined as nonaccrual loans and OREO.

 

Nonaccrual loans to total loans receivable  0.88  0.99%
Nonperforming assets to total assets  0.73   0.82 
Nonperforming assets, performing TDRs, and loans 90 days or greater past due and still accruing to loans receivable  1.70   1.57 

Nonaccrual loans to total loans receivable

  0.84%  0.90%
         

Nonperforming assets to total assets

  0.69%  0.76%

Nonperforming assets, performing TDRs, and loans 90 days or greater past due and still accruing to loans receivable

  1.62%  1.74%

 

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Investment Securities

 

As of June 30, 2021,2022, the principal components of the securities portfolio were federal agency obligations, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions, corporate bonds and notes, asset-backed securities and equity securities. For the three monthsquarter ended June 30, 2021,2022, average securities increased by $1.2$166.0 million to approximately $610.5 million, or 7.8% of average total interest-earning assets, from approximately $444.5 million, or 6.3% of average total interest-earning assets, from approximately $443.3 million, or 6.2% of average interest-earning assets, for the comparable period in 2020.  compared to June 30, 2021.

 

As of June 30, 2021,2022, net unrealized gainslosses on securities available-for-sale, which are carried as a component of accumulated other comprehensive incomeloss and included in stockholders’ equity, net of tax, amounted to $3.9$39.3 million as compared with net unrealized gainslosses of $7.9$0.5 million as of December 31, 2020.2021. The decreaseincrease in unrealized gainslosses is predominately attributable to changes in market conditions and interest rates. Unrealized losses have not been recognized into income because the issuers are of high credit quality, we do not intend to sell, and it is likely that we will not be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery.  The decline in fair value is largely due to changes in interest rates and other market conditions. This also resulted in a $15.7 million increase in deferred tax assets, attributable to the decline in fair value on securities available-for-sale. The issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments on the securities. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The Company did not record an ACLallowance for credit losses for available-for-sale as of June 30, 2021.2022.

 

Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis

 

The principal objective of our asset and liability management function is to evaluate the interest-rate risk included in certain balance sheet accounts; determine the level of risk appropriate given our business focus, operating environment, and capital and liquidity requirements; establish prudent asset concentration guidelines; and manage the risk consistent with Board approved guidelines. We seek to reduce the vulnerability of our operations to changes in interest rates, and actions in this regard are taken under the guidance of the Bank’s Asset Liability Committee (the “ALCO”). The ALCO generally reviews our liquidity, cash flow needs, maturities of investments, deposits and borrowings, and current market conditions and interest rates.

 

We currently utilize net interest income (“NII”) simulation and economic value of equity (“EVE”) models to measure the potential impact to the Bank of future changes in interest rates. As of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the results of the models were within guidelines prescribed by our Board of Directors. If model results were to fall outside prescribed ranges, action, including additional monitoring and reporting to the Board, would be required by the ALCO and the Bank’s management.

 

The net interest income simulation model attempts to measure the change in net interest income over the next one-year period, and over the next three-year period on a cumulative basis, assuming certain changes in the general level of interest rates.

 

Based on our model, which was run as of June 30, 2022, we estimated that over the next one-year period a 200 basis-point instantaneous increase in the general level of interest rates would increase our net interest income by 2.30%, while a 100 basis-point instantaneous decrease in interest rates would decrease net interest income by 5.65%. As of December 31, 2021, we estimated that over the next one-year period a 200 basis-point instantaneous increase in the general level of interest rates would increase our net interest income by 2.94%3.35%, while a 100 basis-point instantaneous decrease in interest rates would decrease net interest income by 6.04%5.64%. As

Based on our model, which was run as of December 31, 2020,June 30, 2022, we estimated that over the next one-year periodthree years, on a cumulative basis, a 200 basis-point instantaneous increase in the general level of interest rates would increase our net interest income by 0.70%5.76%, while a 100 basis-point instantaneous decrease in interest rates would decrease net interest income by 5.18%8.65%.

Based on our model, which was run as As of June 30,December 31, 2021, we estimated that over the next three years, on a cumulative basis, a 200 basis-point instantaneous increase in the general level of interest rates would increase our net interest income by 8.60%9.77%, while a 100 basis-point instantaneous decrease in interest rates would decrease net interest income by 10.90%. As of December 31, 2020, we estimated that over the next three years, on a cumulative basis, a 200 basis-point instantaneous increase in the general level of interest rates would increase our net interest income by 3.89%, while a 100 basis-point instantaneous decrease in interest rates would decrease net interest income by 8.56%10.41%.

 

An EVE analysis is also used to dynamically model the present value of asset and liability cash flows with instantaneous rate shocks of up 200 basis points and down 100 basis points. The economic value of equity is likely to be different as interest rates change. Our EVE as of June 30, 2021,2022, would declinedecrease by 1.79%1.41% with an instantaneous rate shock of up 200 basis points, and decreasedecline by 1.13%6.86% with an instantaneous rate shock of down 100 basis points.  Our EVE as of December 31, 2020,2021, would declineincrease by 7.76%0.24% with an instantaneous rate shock of up 200 basis points, and increasedecline by 5.70%5.20% with an instantaneous rate shock of down 100 basis points. 

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The following table illustrates the most recent results for EVE and one-year NII sensitivity as of June 30, 2021.2022.

         
Interest RatesEstimatedEstimated Change in
EVE
 Interest Rates   Estimated   Estimated Change in NII
(basis points)EVEAmount% (basis points)NIIAmount%
+300$928,870$(40,743)(4.20) +300$259,628$10,5744.25
+200953,271(17,342)(1.79) +200256,3857,3312.94
+100964,554(6,059)(0.62) +100252,8393,7851.52
0970,613-0.0 0249,054-0.0
-100959,676(10,937)(1.13) -100234,017(15,037)(6.04)

 

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Interest Rates

  

Estimated

  

Estimated Change in EVE

  

Interest Rates

  

Estimated

  

Estimated Change in NII

 

(basis points)

  

EVE

  

Amount

   % 

(basis points)

  

NII

  

Amount

   %
300  $1,357,671   (56,033)  (3.96)  300  $315,272  $8,942   2.92 
200   1,393,815   (19,889)  (1.41)  200   313,381   7,051   2.30 
100   1,419,841   6,137   0.43   100   311,264   4,934   1.61 
0   1,413,704   -   -   0   306,330   -   - 
-100   1,316,776   (96,928)  (6.86)  -100   289,023   (17,307)  (5.65)

 

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Estimates of Fair Value

 

The estimation of fair value is significant to a number of the Company’s assets, including loans held-for-sale and securities available-for-sale. These are all recorded at either fair value or the lower of cost or fair value. Fair values are volatile and may be influenced by a number of factors. Circumstances that could cause estimates of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities to change include a change in prepayment speeds, discount rates, or market interest rates. Fair values for most available-for-sale securities are based on quoted market prices. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic condition risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

 

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

 

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

 

Liquidity

Liquidity is a measure of a bank’s ability to fund loans, withdrawals or maturities of deposits, and other cash outflows in a cost-effective manner. Our principal sources of funds are deposits, scheduled amortization and prepayments of loan principal, maturities of investment securities, and funds provided by operations. While scheduled loan payments and maturing investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flow and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

As of June 30, 2021,2022, the amount of liquid assets remained at a level management deemed adequate to ensure that, on a short and long-term basis, contractual liabilities, depositors’ withdrawal requirements, and other operational and client credit needs could be satisfied. As of June 30, 2021,2022, liquid assets (cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with banks and unencumbered investment securities) were $724.1$796.9 million, which represented 9.4% of total assets and 11.1% of total deposits and borrowings, compared to $697.4 million as of December 31, 2020, which represented 9.2%9.1% of total assets and 10.9% of total deposits and borrowings, compared to $742.1 million as of December 31, 2021, which represented 9.1% of total assets and 10.9% of total deposits and borrowings.

The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and, based on available qualified collateral as of June 30, 2021,2022, had the ability to borrow $2.0$2.3 billion. In addition, as of June 30, 2021,2022, the Bank had in place borrowing capacity of $25$325 million through correspondent banks.banks and other unsecured borrowing lines. The Bank also has a credit facility established with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for direct discount window borrowings with capacity based on pledged collateral of $3.2$1.8 million. As of June 30, 2021,2022, the Bank had aggregate available and unused credit of approximately $1.2 billion,$880 million, which represents the aforementioned facilities totaling $2.0$2.3 billion net of $820.4 million$1.4 billion in outstanding borrowings and letters of credit. As of June 30, 2021,2022, outstanding commitments for the Bank to extend credit were approximately $1.1$1.2 billion.

 

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $349.4$299.3 million as of June 30, 2021,2022, increasing by $45.7$33.8 million from $303.8$265.5 million as of December 31, 2020.2021.  Operating activities provided $119.5$71.0 million in net cash.  Investing activities used $174.3$699.7 million in net cash, primarily reflecting an increase in loans and securities purchases.investment securities.  Financing activities provided $100.5$662.5 million in net cash, primarily reflecting a netan increase in deposits of $234.5$285.2 million and a decreasean increase in net borrowings of $72.5$406.8 million.

 

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Deposits

 

Total deposits increased by $284.6 million, or 4.5%, to $6.6 billion as of June 30, 2022 from December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to increases in demand, noninterest bearing deposits, interest-bearing and NOW and time deposits, partially offset by a decrease in savings deposits. The following table sets forth the composition of our deposit base by the periods indicated.

 

 

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

    
         

Amount

 
 June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Amount
Increase/
(Decrease)
         

Increase/

 
 Amount % Amount % 2021 vs. 2020 

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

  

(Decrease)

 
 (dollars in thousands) 

(dollars in thousands)

 
Demand, noninterest-bearing $1,485,952   24.0% $1,339,108   22.5% $146,844  $1,712,875  25.9% $1,617,049  25.5% $95,826 
Demand, interest-bearing  3,029,469   48.9   2,861,820   48.0   167,649 

Demand, interest-bearing and NOW

 3,200,709  48.4% 3,127,350  49.4% 73,359 
Savings  375,285   6.1   294,163   4.9   81,122  418,606  6.3% 438,445  6.9% (19,839)
Time  1,301,807   21.0   1,464,133   24.6   (162,326)  1,285,409   19.4%  1,150,109   18.2%  135,300 
Total deposits $6,192,513   100.0% $5,959,224   100.0% $233,289  $6,617,599   100.0% $6,332,953   100.0% $284,646 

 

Subordinated Debentures

 

During December 2003, Center Bancorp Statutory Trust II, a statutory business trust and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Parent Corporation issued $5.0 million of MMCapS capital securities to investors due on January 23, 2034. The trust loaned the proceeds of this offering to the Company and received in exchange $5.2 million of the Parent Corporation’s subordinated debentures. The subordinated debentures are redeemable in whole or part prior to maturity. The floating interest rate on the subordinated debentures is three-monththree month LIBOR plus 2.85% and re-prices quarterly. The rate as of June 30, 20212022 was 3.04%4.14%.

 

During June 2020, the Parent Corporation issued $75 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the “2020 Notes”). The 2020 Notes bear interest at 5.75% annually from, and including, the date of initial issuance to, but excluding, June 15, 2025 or the date of earlier redemption, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing December 15, 2020. From and including June 15, 2025 through maturity or earlier redemption, the interest rate shall reset quarterly to an interest rate per annum equal to a benchmark rate, which is expected to be Three-Month Term SOFR (as defined in the Second Supplemental Indenture), plus 560.5 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on September 15, 2025. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the benchmark rate is less than zero, then the benchmark rate shall be deemed to be zero.

 

During January 2018, the Parent Corporation issued $75 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the “2018 Notes”) to certain accredited investors. The net proceeds from the sale of the 2018 Notes were used for general corporate purposes, which included the Parent Corporation contributing $65 million of the net proceeds to the Bank in the form of debt and common equity in the first quarter of 2018. The 2018 Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of February 1, 2028 and bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.20% per year, from and including January 17, 2018 to, but excluding February 1, 2023. From and including February 1, 2023 to, but excluding the maturity date, or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month LIBOR rate plus 284 basis points.

 

During June 2015, the Parent Corporation issued $50 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the “2015 Notes”). As of December 31, 2020, the 2015 Notes had a stated maturity of July 1, 2025, and bore interest until the maturity date or early redemption date at a variable rate equal to the then current three-month LIBOR rate plus 393 basis points. As of December 31, 2020, the variable interest rate was 4.16% and all costs related to 2015 issuance have been amortized. The 2015 Notes were redeemed in full on January 1, 2021.

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Stockholders’Stockholders Equity

 

The Company’s stockholders’ equity was $965.0 million$1.1 billion as of June 30, 2021,2022, an increase of $49.7$18.9 million from December 31, 2020.2021. The increase in stockholders’ equity was primarily attributable to retained earnings, duringin addition to an increase in additional paid-in capital, partially offset by a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income, reflecting the period.after-tax decline in the fair value of investment securities net of unrealized hedge gains recorded in other assets, and an increase in treasury stock. As of June 30, 2021,2022, the Company’s tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share were 9.97%9.46% and $18.76,$20.79, respectively. As of December 31, 2020,2021, the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share were 9.50%10.06% and $17.49,$20.12, respectively. Total goodwill and other intangible assets were approximately $218.3$216.5 million and $219.3$217.4 million, as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

  June 30, December 31,
  2021 2020
  (dollars in thousands, except for
share and per share data)
Common equity $964,960  $915,310 
Less: intangible assets  (218,335)  (219,349)
Tangible common stockholders’ equity $746,625  $695,961 
          
Total assets $7,710,082  $7,547,339 
Less: intangible assets  (218,335)  (219,349)
Tangible assets $7,491,747  $7,327,990 
          
Common stock outstanding as of period end  39,794,815   39,785,398 
          
Tangible common equity ratio (1)  9.97%  9.50%
          
Book value per common share $24.25  $23.01 
Less: intangible assets  5.49   5.52 
Tangible book value per common share $18.76  $17.49 

The following table shows the reconciliation of common equity to tangible common equity and the tangible common equity ratio.

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

(dollars in thousands, except for share and per share data)

 

Common equity

 $1,032,220  $1,013,285 

Less: intangible assets

  (216,502)  (217,369)

Tangible common stockholders’ equity

 $815,718  $795,916 
         

Total assets

 $8,841,506  $8,129,480 

Less: intangible assets

  (216,502)  (217,369)

Tangible assets

 $8,625,004  $7,912,111 
         

Common stock outstanding at period end

  39,243,123   39,568,090 
         

Tangible common equity ratio (1)

  9.46%  10.06%
         

Book value per common share

 $26.30  $25.61 

Less: intangible assets

  5.51   5.49 

Tangible book value per common share

 $20.79  $20.12 

 

(1)

(1)

Tangible common equity ratio is a non-GAAP measure.

 

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Regulatory Capital and Capital Adequacy

 

The maintenance of a solid capital foundation is a primary goal for the Company. Accordingly, capital plans, stock repurchases and dividend policies are monitored on an ongoing basis. The Company’s objective with respect to the capital planning process is to effectively balance the retention of capital to support future growth with the goal of providing stockholders with an attractive long-term return on their investment.

 

The Company and the Bank are subject to regulatory guidelines establishing minimum capital standards that involve quantitative measures of assets, and certain off-balance sheet items, as risk-adjusted assets under regulatory accounting practices.

 

The following is a summary of regulatory capital amounts and ratios as of June 30, 20212022 for the Company and the Bank, compared with minimum capital adequacy requirements and the regulatory requirements for classification as a well-capitalized depository institution.institution (for the Bank).

 

 ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
 To Be Well-Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective Action
Provisions
 

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

 For Capital Adequacy Purposes To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions 
As of June 30, 2021 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
     (dollars in thousands)    

The Company

 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 

As of June 30, 2022

 

(dollars in thousands)

 
Tier 1 leverage capital $748,145   10.19% $293,537   4.00%  N/A  N/A  $947,294  11.63% $325,841  4.00%  $ N/A  N/A 
CET I risk-based ratio  742,990   11.09   301,514   4.50   N/A  N/A  831,212  10.63  351,981  4.50  N/A  N/A 
Tier 1 risk-based capital  748,145   11.17   402,019   6.00   N/A  N/A  947,294  12.11  469,308  6.00  N/A  N/A 
Total risk-based capital  976,829   14.58   536,026   8.00   N/A  N/A  1,180,033  15.09  625,744  8.00  N/A  N/A 

 

  ConnectOne Bank For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
 To Be Well-Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective Action
Provisions
As of June 30, 2021 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
      (dollars in thousands)    
Tier 1 leverage capital $832,047   11.34% $293,526   4.00% $366,907  5.00%
CET I risk-based ratio  832,047   12.42   301,499   4.50   435,499  6.50 
Tier 1 risk-based capital  832,047   12.42   401,999   6.00   535,999  8.00 
Total risk-based capital  942,981   14.07   535,999   8.00   669,999  10.00 

N/A - not applicable

  

ConnectOne Bank

  For Capital Adequacy Purposes  To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions 

The Bank

 

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

  

Amount

  

Ratio

 

As of June 30, 2022

         

(dollars in thousands)

         

Tier 1 leverage capital

 $944,700   11.60% $325,674   4.00%  407,092   5.00%

CET I risk-based ratio

  944,700   12.08   351,973   4.50   508,405   6.50 

Tier 1 risk-based capital

  944,700   12.08   469,297   6.00   625,730   8.00 

Total risk-based capital

  1,059,689   13.55   625,730   8.00   782,162   10.00 

 

As of June 30, 2021,2022, both the Company and Bank satisfy the capital conservation buffer requirements applicable to them. The lowest ratio at the Company is the Tier 1I Risk Based Ratio which was 2.67%3.61% above the minimum buffer ratio and, at the Bank, the lowest ratio was the Total Risk Based Capital Ratio which was 3.57%3.05% above the minimum buffer ratio.

 

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Item 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risks

 

Market Risk

 

Interest rate risk management is our primary market risk.  See "Item“Item 2- Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis"Analysis” herein for a discussion of our management of our interest rate risk.

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

a) Disclosure controls and procedures. As of the end of the Company’s most recently completed fiscal quarter covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and are operating in an effective manner and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

b) Changes in internal controls over financial reporting. There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

The Company is not subject to any legal proceedings, which could have a materially adverse impact on its results of operations and financial condition.

 

Item 1a. Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes to the risks inherent in our business from those described under Item 1A – Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

2021.

 

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

 

See “Item 2- Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Shareholders’ Equity”Share Repurchase Program

 

Historically, repurchases have been made from time to time as, in the opinion of management, market conditions warranted, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the Company repurchased a total of 302,315 shares. As of June 30, 2022, shares remaining for repurchase under the program were 2,129,955.

The following table details share repurchases for the three months ended June 30, 2022:

              

Cumulative Total

     
              

Number of

  

Maximum Number

 
      

Total

      

Shares Purchased

  

of Shares that May

 
      

Number

      

as Part of Publicly

  

Yet Be Purchased

 
  

Shares

  

of Shares

  

Average Price

  

Announced Plans

  

Under the Plans or

 
  

Authorized

  

Purchased

  

Paid per Share

  

or Programs

  

Programs

 

April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022

  -   -  $-   -   2,129,955 

May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022

  -   242,315   27.74   242,315   1,887,640 

June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022

  -   60,000   26.84   302,315   1,827,640 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable

 

Item 5 Other Information

 

Not applicable

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

  
                  10.1  
Form of Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan by and between the Bank and each of Frank Sorrentino III, William S. Burns, and Elizabeth Magennis.(1)

31.1

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of the Parent Corporation Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the Parent Corporation Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of the Parent Corporation Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the Parent Corporation Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document. The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.Document

101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

                  (1)Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 8, 2022.

 

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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.

 

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.

(Registrant)

 

By:

/s/ Frank Sorrentino III

 

By:

/s/ William S. Burns

 

Frank Sorrentino III

  

William S. Burns

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

  

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

     
 

Date: August 6, 20215, 2022

  

Date: August 6, 2021

5, 2022

 


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