SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORMForm 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

☒    Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period endedSeptemberJune 30, 20162017

 

Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

☐   Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Commission file number: 0-27702

 

Bank of South Carolina Corporation

Bank of South Carolina Corporation

(Exact name of registrant issuer as specified in its charter)

South Carolina 57-1021355
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)

 

256 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401

256 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(843) 724-1500

(843) 724-1500

(Registrant’s telephone number)

 

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

Yes ☒      No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its Company Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes      No

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

 

Large accelerated filerAccelerated Filerfiler
Non-accelerated filer ☐  Smaller reporting Companycompany
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Emerging growth company ☐

 

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

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

 

As of November 2, 2016August 10, 2017 there were 4,948,9394,980,009 Common Shares outstanding.

 

 

 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

Bank of South Carolina Corporation and Subsidiary

Table of Contents

 

  Page
Part I. Financial Information 
   
Item 1.Financial Statements (Unaudited) 
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets – SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 201520163
Consolidated Statements of Income - Three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 201520164
Consolidated Statements of Income - NineSix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 201520165
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Three and Ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 201520166
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity- NineSix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 201520167
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - NineSix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 201520168
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements9
   
Item 2. Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations29
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements3534
Liquidity35
Capital Resources35
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk36
   
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk37
Item 4.Controls and Procedures3736
   
Part II. Other Information 
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings3837
Item 1A.Risk Factors3837
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds3837
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities3837
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosure3837
Item 5.Other Information3837
Item 6.Exhibits3837
   
Signatures39
Certifications
40


Part I. Financial Information

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 (Unaudited) (Audited)   
 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 

(Unaudited)

June 30, 2017

  

(Audited)

December 31,

2016

 
ASSETS                
        
Cash and due from banks $7,187,028  $5,295,924  $8,746,291  $8,141,030 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks  14,576,120   23,898,862 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank  23,881,649   18,101,300 
Investment securities available for sale  115,082,608   119,997,585   132,660,381   119,978,944 
Mortgage loans to be sold  4,962,967   5,820,239   2,232,201   4,386,210 
Loans  266,383,656   242,622,705   260,229,745   260,576,115 
Less: Allowance for loan losses  (3,745,111)  (3,417,827)  (3,927,515)  (3,851,617)
Net loans  262,638,545   239,204,878   256,302,230   256,724,498 
Premises, equipment and leasehold improvements, net  2,218,255   2,289,228   2,270,977   2,296,624 
Other real estate owned  521,943   620,394   475,800   521,943 
Accrued interest receivable  1,018,121   1,284,063   1,551,357   1,614,002 
Other assets  1,360,838   761,339   2,183,113   2,185,085 
        
Total assets $409,566,425  $399,172,512  $430,303,999  $413,949,636 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
        
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Liabilities                
Deposits:                
Non-interest-bearing demand $119,677,668  $122,073,396  $132,051,130  $126,034,478 
Interest-bearing demand  95,799,297   84,977,640   94,401,633   96,260,589 
Money market accounts  76,942,944   70,233,422   81,827,246   77,307,662 
Time deposits over $250,000  15,513,613   25,896,768   17,959,145   17,822,136 
Other time deposits  28,003,075   28,871,044   26,559,417   26,019,121 
Other savings deposits  29,469,957   26,666,342   33,493,698   29,078,865 
Total deposits  365,406,554   358,718,612   386,292,269   372,522,851 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  958,771   813,811 
Total liabilities  387,251,040   373,336,662 
                
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  2,100,380   1,302,188 
Total Liabilities  367,506,934   360,020,800 
        
Shareholders' Equity        
Common Stock-No par value: 12,000,000 shares authorized; shares        
issued 5,190,115 at September 30, 2016 and 5,157,996 at December 31, 2015;        
shares outstanding 4,948,719 at September 30, 2016 and 4,916,600 at December 31, 2015  —     —   
Shareholders’ equity        
Common stock-no par, 12,000,000 shares authorized; 5,211,285 and 5,197,535 shares issued at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively; 4,969,889 and 4,956,139 shares outstanding at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively      
Additional paid in capital  36,733,560   36,341,744   37,015,422   36,824,022 
Retained earnings  6,024,488   4,064,834   7,865,149   6,643,476 
Treasury stock; 241,396 shares at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015  (2,247,415)  (2,247,415)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes  1,548,858   992,549 
Total shareholders' equity  42,059,491   39,151,712 
        
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $409,566,425  $399,172,512 
Treasury stock: 241,396 shares at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016  (2,247,415)  (2,247,415)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes  419,803   (607,109)
Total shareholders’ equity  43,052,959   40,612,974 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $430,303,999  $413,949,636 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 

 Three Months Ended
 September 30,
 2016 2015 THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
 
     

2017

 

2016

 
Interest and fee income                
Loans, including fees $3,360,151  $2,975,653  $3,221,855  $3,208,836 
Taxable securities  379,039   333,589   399,909   290,486 
Tax-exempt securities  255,231   248,119   256,202   240,171 
Other  35,722   12,311   55,319   31,176 
Total interest and fee income  4,030,143   3,569,672   3,933,285   3,770,669 
                
Interest expense                
Deposits  96,467   101,199   106,522   92,981 
Short-term borrowings  —     31      7 
Total interest expense  96,467   101,230   106,522   92,988 
                
Net interest income  3,933,676   3,468,442   3,826,763   3,677,681 
Provision for loan losses  210,000   7,500   30,000   140,000 
Net interest income after provisions for loan losses  3,723,676   3,460,942 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  3,796,763   3,537,681 
                
Other income                
Service charges, fees and commissions  265,769   240,306   287,873   265,736 
Mortgage banking income  409,674   413,077   400,519   296,891 
Gains on sales of securities     160,391 
Other non-interest income  11,143   8,655   8,087   6,554 
Total other income  686,586   662,038   696,479   729,572 
                
Other expense                
Salaries and employee benefits  1,485,621   1,450,852   1,500,362   1,480,420 
Net occupancy expense  377,075   372,727   393,763   380,311 
Other operating expenses  721,572   549,163   649,855   576,150 
Total other expense  2,584,268   2,372,742 
Net other real estate owned expenses  46,143    
Total other expenses  2,590,123   2,436,881 
                
Income before income tax expense  1,825,994   1,750,238   1,903,119   1,830,372 
Income tax expense  399,656   551,319   516,734   518,262 
        
Net income $1,426,338  $1,198,919  $1,386,385  $1,312,110 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding                
        
Basic  4,931,185   4,915,610   4,967,907   4,929,722 
Diluted  5,054,723   5,061,685   5,072,908   5,056,523 
                
Basic income per common share $0.29  $0.24  $0.28  $0.27 
Diluted income per common share $0.28  $0.24  $0.27  $0.26 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 

 Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
 2016 2015 SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
 
     

2017

 

2016

 
Interest and fee income                
Loans, including fees $9,603,030  $8,798,553  $6,363,593  $6,242,879 
Taxable securities  992,658   1,036,038   738,756   613,619 
Tax-exempt securities  734,716   734,716   527,087   479,485 
Other  102,472   25,629   95,270   66,750 
Total interest and fee income  11,432,876   10,594,936   7,724,706   7,402,733 
                
Interest expense                
Deposits  283,588   293,356   203,304   187,120 
Short-term borrowings  7   924      7 
Total interest expense  283,595   294,280   203,304   187,127 
                
Net interest income  11,149,281   10,300,656   7,521,402   7,215,606 
Provision for loan losses  395,000   82,500   32,500   185,000 
Net interest income after provisions for loan losses  10,754,281   10,218,156 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  7,488,902   7,030,606 
                
Other income                
Service charges, fees and commissions  792,036   728,799   557,439   526,267 
Mortgage banking income  1,058,438   1,247,813   675,624   648,764 
Gains on sales of securities     348,327 
Other non-interest income  23,385   20,175   15,290   12,243 
Loss on sale of other real estate  (13,450)  —   
Gain on sale of securities  348,327   264,401 
Total other income  2,208,736   2,261,188   1,248,353   1,535,601 
                
Other expense                
Salaries and employee benefits  4,481,067   4,342,702   2,970,571   2,995,446 
Net occupancy expense  1,133,784   1,112,354   757,908   756,710 
Other operating expenses  1,928,994   1,656,198   1,287,131   1,207,422 
Total other expense  7,543,845   7,111,254 
Net other real estate owned expenses  46,143   13,450 
Total other expenses  5,061,753   4,973,028 
                
Income before income tax expense  5,419,172   5,368,090   3,675,502   3,593,179 
Income tax expense  1,484,989   1,710,774   1,063,029   1,085,333 
        
Net income $3,934,183  $3,657,316  $2,612,473  $2,507,846 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding                
        
Basic  4,929,977   4,911,142   4,965,094   4,923,266 
Diluted  5,058,837   5,062,695   5,069,024   5,047,601 
                
Basic income per common share $0.80  $0.74  $0.53  $0.51 
Diluted income per common share $0.78  $0.72  $0.52  $0.50 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 

  Three Months Ended
  September 30,
  2016 2015
     
Net income $1,426,338  $1,198,919 
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities arising during the period        
Reclassification adjustment for securities gains realized in net income        
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax  (387,289)  797,645 
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)        
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax  (282,601)  502,516 
Total comprehensive income $1,143,736  $1,701,435 
  THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Net income $1,386,385  $1,312,110 
Other comprehensive income:        
Unrealized gain on securities arising during the period  996,733   553,433 
Reclassification adjustment for securities gains realized in net income     (160,391)
Other comprehensive income, before tax  996,733   393,042 
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income  (338,889)  (145,426)
Other comprehensive income, after tax  657,844   247,616 
Total comprehensive income $2,044,229  $1,559,726 

 

     
  Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
  2016 2015
     
Net income $3,934,183  $3,657,316 
Other comprehensive income:        
Unrealized gain on securities arising during the period        
Reclassification adjustment for securities gains realized in net income        
Other comprehensive income, before tax  944,314   337,500 
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income        
Other comprehensive income, after tax  556,309   212,625 
Total comprehensive income $4,490,492  $3,869,941 

  SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Net income $2,612,473  $2,507,846 
Other comprehensive income:        
Unrealized gain on securities arising during the period  1,582,555   1,679,929 
Reclassification adjustment for securities gains realized in net income     (348,327)
Other comprehensive income, before tax  1,582,555   1,331,602 
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income  (555,643)  (492,692)
Other comprehensive income, after tax  1,026,912   838,910 
Total comprehensive income $3,639,385  $3,346,756 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS'SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE NINESIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBERJUNE 30, 2017 AND 2016 AND 2015 (UNAUDITED)

        ACCUMULATED  
  ADDITIONAL     OTHER  
  PAID IN RETAINED TREASURY COMPREHENSIVE  
  CAPITAL EARNINGS STOCK INCOME TOTAL
December 31, 2014 $28,779,108  $8,640,291  $(1,902,439) $1,243,022  $36,759,982 
Net income  —     3,657,316   —     —     3,657,316 
Other comprehensive income  —     —  ��  —     212,625   212,625 
Exercise of stock options  113,254   —     —     —     113,254 
10% stock dividend                    
   446,597 common                    
   21,945 treasury at $15.72  7,360,703   (7,020,505)  (344,976)  —     (4,778)
Stock-based compensation expense  58,943   —     —     —     58,943 
Cash dividends ($0.39 per common share)  —     (1,799,981)  —     —     (1,799,981)
September 30, 2015 $36,312,008  $3,477,121  $(2,247,415) $1,455,647  $38,997,361 
                     
December 31, 2015 $36,341,744  $4,064,834  $(2,247,415) $992,549  $39,151,712 
Net income  —     3,934,183   —     —     3,934,183 
Other comprehensive income  —     —     —     556,309   556,309 
Exercise of stock options  333,704   —     —     —     333,704 
Stock-based compensation expense  58,112   —     —     —     58,112 
Cash dividends ($0.40 per common share)  —     (1,974,529)  —     —     (1,974,529)
September 30, 2016 $36,733,560  $6,024,488  $(2,247,415) $1,548,858  $42,059,491 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

  Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
  2016 2015
     
 Cash flows from operating activities:        
 Net income $3,934,183  $3,657,316 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by        
 operating activities:        
 Depreciation  140,276   148,425 
 Gain on sales and call of securities  (446,041)  (264,401)
 Loss on sale of OREO  13,450   —   
 Provision for loan losses  395,000   82,500 
 Stock-based compensation expense  58,112   58,943 
 Net amortization of unearned discounts on investments  223,272   73,622 
 Origination of mortgage loans held for sale  (57,759,783)  (74,776,964)
 Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale  58,617,055   75,083,908 
 (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets  (721,562)  334,841 
 Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities  744,530   202,926 
 Net cash provided by operating activities  5,198,492   4,601,116 
         
 Cash flows from investing activities:        
 Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available for sale  4,728,518   2,315,000 
 Proceeds from sales and calls of investment securities available for sale  26,113,400   15,219,799 
 Purchase of investment securities available for sale  (24,759,858)  (19,278,675)
 Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned  85,000   —   
 Net increase in loans  (23,828,667)  (7,358,989)
 Purchase of premises, equipment, and leasehold improvements  (69,303)  (93,833)
 Net cash used by investing activities  (17,730,910)  (9,196,698)
         
 Cash flows from financing activities:        
 Net increase in deposit accounts  6,687,942   21,333,477 
 Net decrease in short-term borrowings  —     (6,499,540)
 Dividends paid  (1,920,866)  (1,740,932)
 Cash paid for fractional shares  —     (4,778)
 Stock options exercised  333,704   113,254 
 Net cash provided by financing activities  5,100,780   13,201,481 
 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (7,431,638)  8,605,899 
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  29,194,786   10,379,048 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $21,763,148  $18,984,947 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow data:        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest $308,857  $313,689 
Income taxes $1,669,840  $1,631,252 
         
Supplemental disclosure for non-cash investing and financing activity:        
Change in unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of tax $556,309  $212,625 
Change in dividends payable $53,663  $59,049 
Transfer of loans to other real estate owned $—    $98,451 
  

 

ADDITIONAL

PAID IN

CAPITAL

  

 

 

RETAINED

EARNINGS

  

 

 

TREASURY

STOCK

  

ACCUMULATED

OTHER

COMPREHENSIVE

INCOME (LOSS)

  

 

 

 

TOTAL

 
December 31, 2015 $36,341,744  $4,064,834  $(2,247,415) $992,549  $39,151,712 
                     
Net income     2,507,846         2,507,846 
Other comprehensive income           838,910   838,910 
Exercise of stock options  260,546            260,546 
Stock-based compensation expense  39,683            39,683 
Cash dividends ($0.26 per common share)     (1,281,709)        (1,281,709)
June 30, 2016 $36,641,973  $5,290,971  $(2,247,415) $1,831,459  $41,516,988 
                     
December 31, 2016 $36,824,022  $6,643,476  $(2,247,415) $(607,109) $40,612,974 
                     
Net income     2,612,473         2,612,473 
Other comprehensive income           1,026,912   1,026,912 
Exercise of stock options  154,858            154,858 
Stock-based compensation expense  36,542            36,542 
Cash dividends ($0.28 per common share)     (1,390,800)        (1,390,800)
June 30, 2017 $37,015,422  $7,865,149  $(2,247,415) $419,803  $43,052,959 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)

  SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
 
Cash flows from operating activities: 2017  2016 
Net income $2,612,473  $2,507,846 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation  94,994   95,732 
Gain on sale of securities     (348,327)
Loss on sale of other real estate     13,450 
Valuation and other adjustments to other real estate  46,143    
Provision for loan losses  32,500   185,000 
Stock-based compensation expense  36,542   39,683 
Deferred income taxes  (553,671)   
Net amortization of unearned discounts on investment securities  198,768   92,417 
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale  (32,568,879)  (36,412,202)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale  34,722,888   35,731,989 
Decrease  (increase) in accrued interest receivable and other assets  62,645   (292,725)
Increase (decrease)  in accrued interest payable and other liabilities  143,193   (99,874)
Net cash provided by operating activities  4,827,596   1,512,989 
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available for sale  3,787,150   4,146,000 
Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities     21,113,400 
Purchase of investment securities available for sale  (15,084,800)  (9,033,245)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate     85,001 
Net decrease (increase) in loans  389,768   (27,767,765)
Purchase of premises, equipment and leasehold improvements, net  (69,347)  (24,658)
Net cash used in investing activities  (10,977,229)  (11,481,267)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Net increase in deposit accounts  13,769,418   23,503,668 
Dividends paid  (1,389,033)  (1,278,434)
Stock options exercised  154,858   260,546 
Net cash provided by financing activities  12,535,243   22,485,780 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  6,385,610   12,517,502 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year  26,242,330   29,194,786 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $32,627,940  $41,712,288 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow data:        
Cash paid during the year for:        
Interest $254,933  $190,343 
Income taxes $1,511,965  $1,069,840 
Supplemental disclosure for non-cash investing and financing activity:        
Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of income taxes $1,026,912  $838,910 
Change in dividends payable $1,767  $3,275 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1: Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation

 

Organization

The Bank of South Carolina (the “Bank”) was organized on October 22, 1986 and opened for business as a state-chartered financial institution on February 26, 1987, in Charleston, South Carolina. The Bank was reorganized into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of South Carolina Corporation (the “Company”), effective April 17, 1995. At the time of the reorganization, each outstanding share of the Bank was exchanged for two shares of Bank of South Carolina Corporation Stock.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bank of South Carolina Corporation (the "Company")the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Bank of South Carolina (the "Bank"). Inthe Bank. During consolidation, all significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

References to “we”, “us”, “our”, “the Bank”, or “the Company” refer to the parent and its subsidiary that are consolidated for financial purposes.

 

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or GAAP,(“GAAP”) for the interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, our interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2016.3, 2017. In the opinion of management, these interim financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations for each of the interim periods presented. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for a full year or any future period.

 

Accounting Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions. Material estimates generally susceptible to significant change are related to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, impaired loans, other real estate owned, asset prepayment ratesdeferred tax assets, the fair value of financial instruments and other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities.

 

Reclassification

Certain amounts in the prior years’ financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year’speriod’s presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on shareholders’ equity or the net income as previously reported.

 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Income per share

 

Basic income per share represents income available to shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive income per share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued. The only potential common share equivalents are those related to stock options. Stock options whichthat are anti-dilutive are excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share. The dilutive effect of options outstanding under our stock compensation plan is reflected in diluted earnings per share by the application of the treasury stock method. Retroactive recognition has been given for the effects of all stock dividends.

 


BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Subsequent Events

Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. Recognized subsequent events are events or transactions that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements. Non recognizedNon-recognized subsequent events are events that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date. We have reviewed events occurring through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and no subsequent events occurred requiring accrual or disclosure.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The following is a summary of recent authoritative pronouncements that could impact the accounting, reporting and/or disclosure of financial information by the Company.

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance to change the recognition of revenueAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09,Revenue from contractsContracts with customers.Customers, Topic 606. The core principle of the new guidancestandard is that an entity should recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods and services to customers in an amount equal to the consideration the entity receives or expects to receive. TheThis guidance also includes expanded disclosure requirements that result in an entity providing users of financial statements with comprehensive information about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity’s contracts with customers. In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of the amendments. As a result of the deferral, the guidance will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We will apply this guidance using a modified retrospective approach. We do not expect this amendment to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. As a result of the deferral, the guidance in ASU 2014-09 will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We will apply this guidance using the modified retrospective approach. We do not expect this amendment to have a material effect on our financial statements.

In January 2015, the FASB issued guidance to eliminate from U.S. GAAP the concept of an extraordinary item, which is an event or transaction that is both (1) unusual in nature and (2) infrequently occurring. Under the new guidance, an entity will no longer (1) segregate an extraordinary item from the results of ordinary operations; (2) separately present an extraordinary item on its income statement, net of tax, after income from continuing operations; or (3) disclose income taxes and earnings-per-share data applicable to an extraordinary item. The amendment will be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. We will apply the guidance prospectively. We do not expect this amendment to have a material effect on our financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued guidance which amends the consolidation requirements and significantly changes the consolidation analysis required under U.S. GAAP. Although the amendments are expected to result in the deconsolidation of many entities, the Company will need to reevaluate all its previous consolidation conclusions. The amendment will be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted (including during an interim period), provided that the guidance is applied as of the beginning of the annual period containing the adoption date. We do not expect this amendment to have a material effect on our financial statements.

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance that will require debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. This update affects disclosures related to debt issuance costs but does not affect existing recognition and measurement guidance for these items. The amendment will be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015,with early adoption permitted. We do not expect this amendment to have a material effect on our financial statements.

In June 2015, the FASB issued amendments to clarify the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), correct unintended application of guidance, and make minor improvements to the ASC that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to most entities. The amendments were effective upon issuance (June 12, 2015) for amendments that do not have transition guidance. Amendments that are subject to transition guidance will be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. We do not expect these amendments to have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2015, the FASB issued amendments to the Interest topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to clarify the SEC staff’s position on presenting and measuring debt issuance costs incurred in connection with line-of-credit arrangements. The amendments were effective upon issuance. We do not expect these amendments to have a material effect on our financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB amended the issued ASU 2016-01,Financial Instruments topic– Overall (Subtopic 825-10); Recognition and Measurement of Accounting Standards Codification to addressFinancial Instruments and Financial Liabilities. This update addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. The amendments will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We will apply the guidance by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values will be applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption of the amendments. We doThe Company does not expect this amendment to have a material effect on ourits financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB amended the issued ASU 2016-02,Leases topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to revise(Topic 842),which revises certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leasing transactions. The amendments will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the effect that implementation of the new standard will have on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

 

In March 2016, the FASB amended the issued ASU 2016-08,Revenue from Contracts with Customers topic of the Accounting Standards Codification(Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), to clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations and address how an entity should assess whether it is the principal or the agent in contracts that include three or more parties. The amendments will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We do2017. The Company does not expect these amendmentsthis amendment to have a material effect on ourits financial statements.

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance ASU 2016-09,Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share – Based Payment Accounting,to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment award transactions including the income tax consequences, the classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and the classification on the statement of cash flows. Additionally, the guidance simplifies two areas specific to entities other than public business entities allowing them apply a practical expedient to estimate the expected term for all awards with performance or service conditions that have certain characteristics and also allowing them to make a one-time election to switch from measuring all liability-classified awards at fair value to measuring them at intrinsic value. The amendments will bebecame effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016the Company on January 1, 2017 and interim periods within those annual periods. We dothis amendment did not expect these amendments to have a material effect on ourits financial statements.


BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

In April 2016, the FASB amended the issued ASU 2016-10,Revenue from Contracts with Customers topic of the ASC(Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, to clarify guidance related to identifying performance obligations and accounting for licenses of intellectual property. The amendments will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We doThe Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on ourits financial statements.

 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In May 2016, the FASB amended the issued ASU 2016-12,Revenue from Contracts with Customers topic of the ASC(Topic 606): Narrow- Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, to clarify guidance related to the collectability, noncash consideration, presentation of sales tax, and transition. The amendments will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We doThe Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on ourits financial statements.

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued guidanceASU 2016-13,Financial instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, to change the accounting for credit losses and modify the impairment model for certain debt securities. The amendments will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. We areEarly adoption is permitted for all organizations for periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that implementation of the new standard will have on ourits financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

 

In August 2016, the FASB amended the issued ASU 2016-15,Statement of Cash Flows topic(Topic 230): Classification of the Accounting Standards CodificationCertain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, to clarify how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 including interim periods within those fiscal years. We doEarly adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on ourits financial statements.

In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20,Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. These corrections make a limited number of revisions to several pieces of the revenue recognition standard issued in 2014. The effective date and transition requirements for the technical corrections will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of this ASU and does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01,Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which provided guidance to assist with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The update is intended to address concerns that the existing definition of a business has been applied too broadly and has resulted in many transactions being recorded as business acquisitions that in substance are more akin to asset acquisitions. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. The amendments should be applied prospectively on or after the effective date. The Company does not expect this amendment to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05,Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets, to clarify the scope of established guidance on nonfinancial asset derecognition, issued as part of ASU 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as well as accounting for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. The amendments conform the derecognition guidance on nonfinancial assets with the model for transactions in the new revenue standard. This amendment is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company does not expect this amendment to have a material effect on its financial statements.

 

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 2: Investment Securities

 

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of investment securities available for sale are summarized as follows:

    
  JUNE 30, 2017 
  AMORTIZED
COST
  GROSS  
UNREALIZED
GAINS
  GROSS  
UNREALIZED
LOSSES
  FAIR
VALUE
 
             
U.S. Treasury Notes $24,139,912  $62,201  $(6,799) $24,195,314 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  66,708,908   391,749   (383,380)  66,717,277 
Municipal Securities  41,192,677   865,966   (310,853)  41,747,790 
                 
Total $132,041,497  $1,319,916  $(701,032) $132,660,381 

  September 30, 2016
  AMORTIZED
COST
 GROSS
UNREALIZED
GAINS
 GROSS
UNREALIZED
LOSSES
 ESTIMATED
FAIR VALUE
         
U.S. Treasury Notes $23,996,534  $333,623  $—    $24,330,157 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises46,532,303   920,517   76,858   47,375,962 
Municipal Securities  42,095,272   1,351,372   70,155   43,376,489 
Total $112,624,109  $2,605,512  $147,013  $115,082,608 

  December 31, 2015
  AMORTIZED
COST
 GROSS
UNREALIZED
GAINS
 GROSS
UNREALIZED
LOSSES
 ESTIMATED
FAIR VALUE
         
U.S. Treasury Notes $34,517,996  $161,037  $45,360  $34,633,673 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  51,136,426   281,650   133,744   51,284,332 
Municipal Securities  32,767,694   1,340,610   28,724   34,079,580 
Total $118,422,116  $1,783,297  $207,828  $119,997,585 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    
  DECEMBER 31, 2016 
  AMORTIZED
COST
  GROSS
UNREALIZED
GAINS
  GROSS
UNREALIZED
  LOSSES
  FAIR
VALUE
 
             
U.S. Treasury Notes $24,148,295  $41,153  $(250,385) $23,939,063 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  51,737,930   129,482   (833,321)  51,034,091 
Municipal Securities  45,056,390   765,813   (816,413)  45,005,790 
                 
Total $120,942,615  $936,448  $(1,900,119) $119,978,944 

 

The following table presents the amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available for sale as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, by contractual maturity for the periods indicated: are as follows:

      
 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 JUNE 30, 2017  DECEMBER 31, 2016 
 AMORTIZED
COST
 ESTIMATED
FAIR VALUE
 AMORTIZED
COST
 ESTIMATED
FAIR VALUE
 AMORTIZED
COST
  FAIR
VALUE
  AMORTIZED
COST
  FAIR
  VALUE
 
                 
Due in one year or less $3,010,876  $3,025,977  $3,311,346  $3,326,249  $3,017,513  $3,038,231  $3,343,347  $3,350,205 
Due in one year to five years  81,399,920   83,106,646   69,870,930   70,584,179   91,871,936   92,428,862   82,848,411   82,682,901 
Due in five years to ten years  23,121,280   23,857,968   41,930,801   42,670,986   33,599,190   33,748,377   29,662,030   29,169,228 
Due in ten years and over  5,092,033   5,092,017   3,309,039   3,416,171   3,552,859   3,444,911   5,088,827   4,776,610 
                
Total $112,624,109  $115,082,608  $118,422,116  $119,997,585  $132,041,498  $132,660,381  $120,942,615  $119,978,944 

SecuritiesInvestment securities pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, had a carrying amountfair value of $47.8$53.1 million and $48.0$47.6 million, respectively.


BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The tables below summarize gross unrealized losses on investment securities and the fair market value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016. We believe that all unrealized losses have resulted from temporary changes in the interest raterates and current market conditions and not as a result of credit deterioration. We do not intend to sell and it is not likely that we will be required to sell any of the securities referenced in the table below before recovery of their amortized cost.

                            
Less Than 12 Months  12 Months or Longer  Total 
  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  #  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss 
June 30, 2017                           
Available for sale                                    
U.S. Treasury notes  2  $10,142,188  $(6,799)    $  $   2  $10,142,188  $(6,799)
Government-sponsored enterprises  4   12,441,218   (326,380)  1   2,928,357   (57,000)  5   15,369,575   (383,380)
Municipal securities  36   15,193,138   (310,853)           36   15,193,138   (310,853)
Total  42  $37,776,544  $(644,032)  1  $2,928,357  $(57,000)  43  $40,704,901  $(701,032)
December 31, 2016                                    
Available for sale                                    
U.S. Treasury notes  4  $17,968,594  $(250,385)    $  $   4  $17,968,594  $(250,385)
Government-sponsored enterprises  8   30,136,720   (833,321)           8   30,136,720   (833,321)
Municipal securities  54   22,606,430   (816,413)           54   22,606,430   (816,413)
Total  66  $70,711,744  $(1,900,119)    $  $   66  $70,711,744  $(1,900,119)

 

  Less Than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
Available for sale # Fair
Value
 Unrealized
Losses
 # 

Fair

Value

 Unrealized
Losses
 # Fair
Value
 Unrealized
Losses
As of September 30, 2016
                   
U.S. Treasury Notes    $  $     $  $     $  $ 
Government Sponsored Enterprises  4   10,512,585   76,858            4   10,512,585   76,858 
Municipal Securities  15   6,772,212   70,155            15   6,772,212   70,155 
Total  19  $17,284,797  $147,013     $  $   19  $17,284,797  $147,013 

  Less Than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
Available for sale # Fair
Value
 Unrealized
Losses
 # Fair
Value
 Unrealized
Losses
 # Fair
Value
 Unrealized
Losses
As of December 31, 2015
                   
U.S. Treasury Notes  2  $10,064,063  $45,360     $  $   2  $10,064,063  $45,360 
Government Sponsored Enterprises  2   7,475,445   38,538   1   5,002,335   95,206   3   12,477,780   133,744 
Municipal Securities  6   4,361,149   28,724            6   4,361,149   28,724 
Total  10  $21,900,657  $112,622   1  $5,002,335  $95,206   11  $26,902,992  $207,828 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We received proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale and gross realized gains and losses as follows:

 

 For the Three Months Ended
 September 30, For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 2016 2015 2017  2016 
Gross proceeds $4,902,286  $—    $  $5,135,609 
Gross realized gains  97,714   —        160,391 
Gross realized losses     —         

 

  For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Gross proceeds $  $21,113,400 
Gross realized gains     348,327 
Gross realized losses      

  For the Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
  2016 2015
Gross proceeds $25,667,359  $15,219,799 
Gross realized gains  446,041   264,401 
Gross realized losses  —     —   

The tax provision related to these gains was $36,154$59,382 and $128,881 for the three and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016, and $165,035 and $97,829 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.


BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 3: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Major classifications of loans (net of deferred loan fees of $142,460$143,374 at SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017 and $118,188$136,446 at December 31, 2015)2016) are as follows:

 

  June 30,
2017
  December 31,
2016
 
Commercial loans $56,281,569  $52,262,209 
Commercial real estate:        
Construction  1,457,591   1,208,901 
Other  121,477,838   122,968,126 
Consumer:        
Real Estate  75,702,877   77,131,816 
Other  5,309,870   7,005,063 
   260,229,745   260,576,115 
Allowance for loan losses  (3,927,515)  (3,851,617)
Loans, net $256,302,230  $256,724,498 

  September 30, December 31,
  2016 2015
         
Commercial Loans $48,155,901  $50,938,265 
Commercial real estate:        
Commercial real estate construction  1,189,986   1,005,118 
Commercial real estate other  127,715,800   115,736,034 
Consumer        
Consumer real estate  83,531,237   69,777,307 
Consumer other  5,790,732   5,165,981 
   266,383,656   242,622,705 
Allowance for Loan losses  (3,745,111)  (3,417,827)
Loans, net $262,638,545  $239,204,878 

We had $109.4$103.4 million and $102.1$101.2 million of loans pledged as collateral to secure funding with the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) Discount Window at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and at December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

 

Our portfolio grading analysis estimates the capability of the borrower to repay the contractual obligations of the loan agreements as scheduled. Our internal credit risk grading system is based on experience with similarly graded loans, industry best practices, and regulatory guidance.

 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our internally assigned grades pursuant to the Board-approved lending policy are as follows:

 

Excellent (1) The borrowing entity has more than adequate cash flow, unquestionable strength, strong earnings and capital where applicable, and no overdrafts.

Good(2) The borrowing entity has dependable cash flow, better than average financial condition, good capital and usually no overdrafts.

Satisfactory (3) The borrowing entity has adequate cash flow, satisfactory financial condition, and explainable overdrafts (if any).

Watch (4) The borrowing entity has generally adequate, yet inconsistent cash flow, cyclical earnings, weak capital, loan to/from stockholders, and infrequent overdrafts. The borrower has consistent yet sometimes unpredictable sales and growth.

OAEM (5) The borrowing entity has marginal cash flow, occasional past dues, and frequent and unexpected working capital needs.

Substandard (6) The borrowing entity has a cash flow barely sufficient to service debt, deteriorated financial condition, and bankruptcy is a possiblility. The borrowing entity has declining sales, rising costs, and may need to look for secondary source of repayment.

Doubtful (7) The borrowing entity has negative cash flow. Survival of the business is at risk, full repayment is unlikely, and there are frequent and unexplained overdrafts. The borrowing entity shows declining trends and no operating profits.

ExcellentBANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) The borrowing entity has more than adequate cash flow, unquestionable strength, strong earnings and capital where applicable, and no overdrafts.

Good(2) The Borrowing entity has dependable cash flow, better than average financial condition, good capital and usually no overdrafts.

Satisfactory (3) The borrowing entity has adequate cash flow, satisfactory financial condition, explainable overdrafts (if any).

Watch (4) The borrowing entity has generally adequate, yet inconsistent cash flow, cyclical earnings, weak capital, loan to/from stockholders, and infrequent overdrafts. The borrower has consistent yet sometimes unpredictable sales and growth.

OAEM (5) The borrowing entity has marginal cash flow, occasional past dues, and frequent and unexpected working capital needs.

Substandard (6) The borrowing entity has a cash flow barely sufficient to service debt, deteriorated financial condition, bankruptcy possible. The borrowing entity has declining sales, rising costs, and may need to look for secondary source of repayment.

Doubtful (7) The borrowing entity has negative cash flow. Survival of the business is at risk, full repayment is unlikely, and there are frequent and unexplained overdrafts. The borrowing entity shows declining trends and no operating profits.

Loss (8) The borrowing entity has negative cash flow with no alternatives. Survival of the business is unlikely.
Loss (8) The borrowing entity has negative cash flow with no alternatives. Survival of the business is unlikely.

 

The following table illustratestables illustrate credit risksquality by categoryclass and internally assigned grades at Septemberas of June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016. “Pass” includes loans internally graded as excellent, good and satisfactory.

 

  September 30, 2016
    Commercial   Commercial
Real Estate Construction
   Commercial
Real Estate Other
   Consumer Real Estate   Consumer Other   Total 
                          
Pass  $43,904,613  $771,969  $122,873,476  $80,614,704  $5,434,552  $253,599,314 
Watch   1,109,909   418,017   890,620   959,998   217,141   3,595,685 
OAEM   1,678,655   —     652,460   641,604   34,724   3,007,443 
Substandard   1,462,724   —     3,299,244   1,314,931   104,315   6,181,214 
Doubtful   —     —     —     —     —     —   
Loss   —     —     —     —     —     —   
Total  $48,155,901  $1,189,986  $127,715,800  $83,531,237  $5,790,732  $266,383,656 

June 30, 2017 
   Commercial  

Commercial

Real Estate

Construction

  

Commercial

Real Estate

Other

  

Consumer

Real Estate

  Consumer Other  Total 
                    
Pass  $51,883,004  $1,061,069  $117,318,419  $73,856,986  $5,097,028  $249,216,506 
Watch   2,480,236   396,522   1,425,095   1,351,454   177,229   5,830,536 
OAEM   662,989      295,490         958,479 
Sub-Standard   1,255,340      2,438,834   494,437   35,613   4,224,224 
Doubtful                   
Loss                   
                          
Total  $56,281,569  $1,457,591  $121,477,838  $75,702,877  $5,309,870  $260,229,745 

 

December 31, 2016 
   Commercial  

Commercial

Real Estate

Construction

  

Commercial

Real Estate

Other

  

Consumer

Real Estate

  Consumer Other  Total 
                    
Pass  $48,289,944  $798,884  $116,490,396  $74,115,426  $6,728,367  $246,423,017 
Watch   1,004,957   410,017   2,625,079   899,306   147,992   5,087,351 
OAEM   1,666,048      995,549   630,957   28,939   3,321,493 
Sub-Standard   1,301,260      2,857,102   1,486,127   99,765   5,744,254 
Doubtful                   
Loss                   
                          
Total  $52,262,209  $1,208,901  $122,968,126  $77,131,816  $7,005,063  $260,576,115 

 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  December 31, 2015
    Commercial   Commercial
Real Estate Construction
   Commercial
Real Estate Other
   Consumer Real Estate   Consumer Other   Total 
                          
Pass  $46,865,088  $572,101  $110,040,948  $65,941,806  $4,857,576  $228,277,519 
Watch   1,096,200   433,017   940,073   2,490,339   175,489   5,135,118 
OAEM   1,337,002   —     1,203,518   99,743   26,961   2,667,224 
Substandard   1,639,975   —     3,551,495   1,245,419   105,955   6,542,844 
Doubtful   —     —     —     —     —     —   
Loss   —     —     —     —     —     —   
Total  $50,938,265  $1,005,118  $115,736,034  $69,777,307  $5,165,981  $242,622,705 

The following tables include an aging analysis of the recorded investment of past-due financing receivablein loans segregated by class:

 

June 30, 2017
  30-59 Days Past Due  60-89 Days Past Due  Greater Than 90 Days  Total Past Due  Current  Total  Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing 
Commercial $225,212  $19,467  $  $244,679  $56,036,890  $56,281,569  $ 
Commercial Real Estate -Construction              1,457,591   1,457,591    
Commercial Real Estate -Other  280,689      1,552,910   1,833,599   119,644,239   121,477,838    
Consumer Real Estate  140,920   21,200      162,120   75,540,757   75,702,877    
Consumer-Other     99,982      99,982   5,209,888   5,309,870    
Total $646,821  $140,649  $1,552,910  $2,340,380  $257,889,365  $260,229,745  $ 

  September 30, 2016
   30-59 Days
Past Due
   60-89 Days
Past Due
   Greater
Than 90 Days
   Total Past Due   Current   Total Loans Receivable   Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accuring Interest 
Commercial Loans $94,329  $1,038,198  $125,244  $1,257,771  $46,898,130  $48,155,901  $125,244 
Commercial real estate:                            
Commercial real estate construction  —     —     —     —     1,189,986   1,189,986   —   
Commercial real estate other  89,908   —     1,735,695   1,825,603   125,890,197   127,715,800   64,777 
Consumer                            
Consumer real estate  200,649   —     —     200,649   83,330,588   83,531,237   —   
Consumer other  22,380   —     —     22,380   5,768,352   5,790,732   —   
Total $407,266  $1,038,198  $1,860,939  $3,306,403  $263,077,253  $266,383,656  $190,021 

  December 31, 2015
   30-59 Days
Past Due
   60-89 Days
Past Due
   Greater
Than 90 Days
   Total Past Due   Current   Total Loans Receivable   Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accuring Interest 
Commercial Loans $1,162,676  $250,370  $4,317  $1,417,363  $49,520,902  $50,938,265  $—   
Commercial real estate:                            
Commercial real estate construction  —     —     —     —     1,005,118   1,005,118   —   
Commercial real estate other  91,607   1,215,473   1,152,774   2,459,854   113,276,180   115,736,034   —   
Consumer                            
Consumer real estate  68,240   249,754   82,015   400,009   69,377,298   69,777,307   —   
Consumer other  69,333   58,116   6,056   133,505   5,032,476   5,165,981   1,606 
Total $1,391,856  $1,773,713  $1,245,162  $4,410,731  $238,211,974  $242,622,705  $1,606 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 December 31, 2016
  30-59 Days Past Due  60-89 Days Past Due  Greater Than 90 Days  Total Past Due  Current  Total  Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing 
Commercial $438,159  $  $  $438,159  $51,824,050  $52,262,209  $ 
Commercial Real Estate -Construction              1,208,901   1,208,901    
Commercial Real Estate -Other  6,363      1,501,153   1,507,516   121,460,610   122,968,126   89,908 
Consumer Real Estate  415,457         415,457   76,716,359   77,131,816    
Consumer-Other  56,784      33,322   90,106   6,914,957   7,005,063   33,322 
Total $916,763  $  $1,534,475  $2,451,238  $258,124,877  $260,576,115  $123,230 

There were threeno loans at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and one loantwo loans at December 31, 2015,2016 over 90 days past due and still accruing interest. accruing.

The following table summarizes the balances of non-accrual loans:

 

  Loans Receivable on Non-Accrual
  For the Period Ending
  September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
     
Commercial Loans $65,000  $4,317 
Commercial real estate:        
Commercial real estate construction  —     —   
Commercial real estate other  1,891,540   1,970,306 
Consumer        
Consumer real estate  —     82,015 
Consumer other  2,939   4,450 
Total $1,959,479  $2,061,088 

  Loans Receivable on Non-Accrual 
   June 30,
2017
   December 31,
2016
 
Commercial $52,050  $61,781 
Commercial Real Estate - Construction      
Commercial Real Estate - Other  1,782,819   1,678,876 
Consumer - Real Estate      
Consumer - Other     964 
         
Total $1,834,869  $1,741,621 

 

The following tables set forth the changes in the allowance for loan losses and an allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan categoryclass for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016. The allowance for loan losses consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current economic factors.

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate-Construction  

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

  

Consumer

Real Estate

  

Consumer

Other

  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                        
Beginning Balance $1,553,159  $57,071  $1,418,575  $756,892  $91,160  $3,876,857 
Charge-offs              (2,372)  (2,372)
Recoveries           21,000   2,030   23,030 
Provisions  75,513   (4,308)  (35,656)  (6,039)  490   30,000 
Ending Balance $1,628,672  $52,763  $1,382,919  $771,853  $91,308  $3,927,515 

  Three Months Ended
  September 30, 2016
   Commercial   Commercial Real Estate Construction   Commercial Real Estate Other   Consumer
Real Estate
   Consumer Other   Total 
                         
Beginning Balance $1,490,327  $57,374  $1,186,524  $629,773  $148,448  $3,512,446 
Charge-offs  —     —     —     —     —     —   
Recoveries  1,500   —     20,000   —     1,165   22,665 
Provision  4,512   524   98,398   119,044   (12,478)  210,000 
Ending Balance $1,496,339  $57,898  $1,304,922  $748,817  $137,135  $3,745,111 

  Nine Months Ended
  September 30, 2016
   Commercial   Commercial Real Estate Construction   Commercial Real Estate Other   Consumer
Real Estate
   Consumer Other   Total 
                         
Beginning Balance $896,854  $59,861  $1,345,094  $941,470  $174,548  $3,417,827 
Charge-offs  (33,045)  —     —     (82,015)  (1,591)  (116,651)
Recoveries  2,784   —     44,000   —     2,151   48,935 
Provision  629,746   (1,963)  (84,172)  (110,638)  (37,973)  395,000 
Ending Balance $1,496,339  $57,898  $1,304,922  $748,817  $137,135  $3,745,111 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 Three Months Ended Commercial  Commercial Real Estate-Construction  

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

 

Consumer

Real Estate

 

Consumer

Other

  Total 
 September 30, 2015
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate Construction  Commercial Real Estate Other  Consumer
Real Estate
  Consumer Other  Total 
                        
Allowance for Loan Losses                        
Beginning Balance $1,044,329  $44,318  $1,186,043  $913,129  $219,939  $3,407,758  $1,545,188  $51,469  $1,374,706  $726,391  $153,863  $3,851,617 
Charge-offs  (99,737)  —     (34,252)  (6,075)  (19,274)  (159,338)              (2,372)  (2,372)
Recoveries  —     —     17,000   6,075   10,276   33,351            42,000   3,770   45,770 
Provision  3,450   5,442   51,175   (1,886)  (50,681)  7,500 
Provisions  83,484   1,294   8,213   3,462   (63,953)  32,500 
Ending Balance $948,042  $49,760  $1,219,966  $911,243  $160,260  $3,289,271  $1,628,672  $52,763  $1,382,919  $771,853  $91,308  $3,927,515 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

   Commercial   Commercial Real Estate-Construction   

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

   

Consumer

Real Estate

   

Consumer

Other

   Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                        
Beginning Balance $1,500,650  $44,268  $1,108,703  $613,242  $169,899  $3,436,762 
Charge-offs           (82,015)  (541)  (82,556)
Recoveries        18,000      240   18,240 
Provisions  (10,323)  13,106   59,821   98,546   (21,150)  140,000 
Ending Balance $1,490,327  $57,374  $1,186,524  $629,773  $148,448  $3,512,446 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate-Construction  

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

  

Consumer

Real Estate

  

Consumer

Other

  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                        
Beginning Balance $896,854  $59,861  $1,345,094  $941,470  $174,548  $3,417,827 
Charge-offs  (33,045)        (82,015)  (1,591)  (116,651)
Recoveries  1,284      24,000      986   26,270 
Provisions  625,234   (2,487)  (182,570)  (229,682)  (25,495)  185,000 
Ending Balance $1,490,327  $57,374  $1,186,524  $629,773  $148,448  $3,512,446 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  Nine Months Ended
  September 30, 2015
   Commercial   Commercial Real Estate Construction   Commercial Real Estate Other   Consumer
Real Estate
   Consumer Other   Total 
                         
Beginning Balance $1,211,130  $42,904  $1,112,387  $863,351  $105,076  $3,334,848 
Charge-offs  (99,737)  —     (55,252)  (6,075)  (40,007)  (201,071)
Recoveries  9,164   —     47,000   6,075   10,755   72,994 
Provision  (172,515)  6,856   115,831   47,892   84,436   82,500 
Ending Balance $948,042  $49,760  $1,219,966  $911,243  $160,260  $3,289,271 

 

The following tables present, by portfolio segmentclass and reserving methodology, the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and the gross investment in loans.

 

June 30, 2017
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate-Construction  

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

  Consumer Real Estate  

Consumer

Other

  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,032,461  $  $259,972  $43,119  $35,614  $1,371,166 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  596,211   52,763   1,122,947   728,734   55,694   2,556,349 
Total Allowance for Losses $1,628,672  $52,763  $1,382,919  $771,853  $91,308  $3,927,515 
Loans Receivable                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,255,033  $  $2,458,870  $494,437  $35,613  $4,243,953 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  55,026,536   1,457,591   119,018,968   75,208,440   5,274,257   255,985,792 
Total Loans Receivable $56,281,569  $1,457,591  $121,477,838  $75,702,877  $5,309,870  $260,229,745 
                         

  September 30, 2016
   Commercial    Commercial Real Estate Construction   Commercial Real Estate Other   Consumer
Real Estate
   Consumer Other   Total 
 Allowance for Loan Losses                        
 Individually evaluated for impairment $1,076,158  $—    $307,975  $71,923  $92,929  $1,548,985 
 Collectively evaluated for impairment  420,181   57,898   996,947   676,894   44,206   2,196,126 
 Total Allowance for Losses $1,496,339  $57,898  $1,304,922  $748,817  $137,135  $3,745,111 
                         
 Loan Receivable                        
 Individually evaluated for impairment $1,452,006  $—    $3,323,576  $1,314,931  $92,929  $6,183,441 
 Collectively evaluated for impairment  46,703,895   1,189,986   124,392,224   82,216,306   5,697,803   260,200,215 
 Total Loans Receivable $48,155,901  $1,189,986  $127,715,800  $83,531,237  $5,790,732  $266,383,656 

December 31, 2016
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate-Construction  

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

  Consumer Real Estate  

Consumer

Other

  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,051,219  $  $324,587  $43,119  $89,047  $1,507,972 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  493,969   51,469   1,050,119   683,272   64,816   2,343,645 
Total Allowance for Losses $1,545,188  $51,469  $1,374,706  $726,391  $153,863  $3,851,617 
Loans Receivable                        
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,301,259  $  $3,225,351  $1,286,127  $89,047  $5,901,784 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  50,960,950   1,208,901   119,742,775   75,845,689   6,916,016   254,674,331 
Total Loans Receivable $52,262,209  $1,208,901  $122,968,126  $77,131,816  $7,005,063  $260,576,115 
                         

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  December 31, 2015
   Commercial   Commercial Real Estate Construction   Commercial Real Estate Other   Consumer
Real Estate
   Consumer Other   Total 
 Allowance for Loan Losses                        
 Individually evaluated for impairment $387,979  $—    $253,105  $342,320  $100,103  $1,083,507 
 Collectively evaluated for impairment  508,875   59,861   1,091,989   599,150   74,445   2,334,320 
 Total Allowance for Losses $896,854  $59,861  $1,345,094  $941,470  $174,548  $3,417,827 
                         
 Loan Receivable                        
 Individually evaluated for impairment $1,639,974  $—    $3,551,495  $1,245,419  $105,819  $6,542,707 
 Collectively evaluated for impairment  49,298,291   1,005,118   112,184,539   68,531,888   5,060,162   236,079,998 
 Total Loans Receivable $50,938,265  $1,005,118  $115,736,034  $69,777,307  $5,165,981  $242,622,705 

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, loans individually evaluated for impairment and considered impairedthe corresponding allowance for loan losses are presented in the following table:

  June 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
   Unpaid Principal Balance   Recorded Investment   Related Allowance   Unpaid Principal Balance   Recorded Investment   Related Allowance 
With no related allowance recorded:                        
Commercial $171,136  $171,136  $  $250,040  $250,040  $ 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction                  
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,435,014   1,435,014      2,174,770   2,174,770    
Consumer Real Estate  451,318   451,318      1,243,008   1,243,008    
Consumer Other                  
  $2,057,468  $2,057,468  $  $3,667,818  $3,667,818  $ 
                         
With an allowance recorded:                        
Commercial $1,083,897  $1,083,897  $1,032,461  $1,051,219  $1,051,219  $1,051,219 
Commercial Real Estate- Construction  

                
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,023,856   1,023,856   259,973   1,050,581   1,050,581   324,587 
Consumer Real Estate  43,119   43,119   43,119   43,119   43,119   43,119 
Consumer Other  35,613   35,613   35,613   89,047   89,047   89,047 
  $2,186,485  $2,186,485  $1,371,166  $2,233,966  $2,233,966  $1,507,972 
                         
Total                        
Commercial $1,255,033  $1,255,033  $1,032,461  $1,301,259  $1,301,259  $1,051,219 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction                  
Commercial Real Estate-Other  2,458,870   2,458,870   259,973   3,225,351   3,225,351   324,587 
Consumer Real Estate  494,437   494,437   43,119   1,286,127   1,286,127   43,119 
Consumer Other  35,613   35,613   35,613   89,047   89,047   89,047 
  $4,243,953  $4,243,953  $1,371,166  $5,901,784  $5,901,784  $1,507,972 

  Impaired and Restructured Loans
  As of
  September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
   Unpaid
Principal Balance
   Recorded Investment   Related
Allowance
   Unpaid
Principal Balance
   Recorded Investment   Related
Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:                        
 Commercial $375,847  $375,847  $—    $692,831  $692,831  $—   
 Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —     —     —   
 Commercial Real Estate Other  2,245,717   2,245,717   —     2,476,018   2,476,018   —   
 Consumer Real Estate  1,243,008   1,243,008   —     450,402   450,402   —   
 Consumer Other  —     —     —     5,715   5,715   —   
  $3,864,572  $3,864,572  $—    $3,624,966  $3,624,966  $—   
                         
With an allowance recorded:                        
 Commercial $1,076,158  $1,076,158  $1,076,158  $947,143  $947,143  $387,979 
 Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —     —     —   
 Commercial Real Estate Other  1,077,858   1,077,858   307,975   1,075,477   1,075,477   253,105 
 Consumer Real Estate  71,923   71,923   71,923   795,017   795,017   342,320 
 Consumer Other  92,929   92,929   92,929   100,104   100,104   100,103 
  $2,318,868  $2,318,868  $1,548,985  $2,917,741  $2,917,741  $1,083,507 
Total                        
 Commercial $1,452,006  $1,452,006  $1,076,158  $1,639,974  $1,639,974  $387,979 
 Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —     —     —   
 Commercial Real Estate Other  3,323,576   3,323,576   307,975   3,551,495   3,551,495   253,105 
 Consumer Real Estate  1,314,931   1,314,931   71,923   1,245,419   1,245,419   342,320 
 Consumer Other  92,929   92,929   92,929   105,819   105,819   100,103 
  $6,183,441  $6,183,441  $1,548,985  $6,542,707  $6,542,707  $1,083,507 

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The following table presentstables present average investment in impaired loans and the related interest income recognized on those impaired loans, by class, segment, for the periods indicated.

  Three Months Ended
  September 30, 2016 September 30, 2015
  Average
Recorded Investment
 Interest
Income Recognized
 Average
Recorded Investment
 Interest
Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:                
 Commercial $380,933  $4,674  $736,376  $11,289 
 Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
 Commercial Real Estate Other  2,253,994   19,738   2,689,602   37,625 
 Consumer Real Estate  1,243,008   16,205   450,053   4,559 
 Consumer Other  —     —     6,930   146 
  $3,877,935  $40,617  $3,882,961  $53,619 
With an allowance recorded:                
 Commercial $1,085,201  $19,406  $989,914  $11,865 
 Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
 Commercial Real Estate Other  1,068,622   5,330   1,253,113   14,333 
 Consumer Real Estate  71,963   770   914,480   10,495 
 Consumer Other  95,367   473   98,486   1,415 
  $2,321,153  $25,979  $3,255,993  $38,108 
Total                
 Commercial $1,466,134  $24,080  $1,726,290  $23,154 
 Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
 Commercial Real Estate Other  3,322,617   25,068   3,942,715   51,958 
 Consumer Real Estate  1,314,971   16,975   1,364,533   15,054 
 Consumer Other  95,367   473   105,416   1,561 
  $6,199,088  $66,596  $7,138,954  $91,727 

  For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2017  2016 
  Average Recorded Investment  Interest
Income Recognized
  Average Recorded Investment  Interest
Income Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:                
Commercial $175,568  $4,886  $486,498  $4,221 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction            
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,383,621   21,894   2,883,625   20,215 
Consumer Real Estate  451,035   5,630   1,242,703   14,334 
Consumer-Other            
  $2,010,224  $32,410  $4,612,826  $38,770 
                 
With an allowance recorded:                
                 
Commercial $1,091,779  $36,481  $1,097,191  $13,912 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction            
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,020,012   5,331   1,065,261   10,949 
Consumer Real Estate  43,119   431   72,034   387 
Consumer Other  36,107   516   100,212   1,177 
  $2,191,017  $42,759  $2,334,698  $26,425 
                 
Total                
                 
Commercial $1,267,347  $41,367  $1,583,689  $18,133 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction            
Commercial Real Estate-Other  2,403,633   27,225   3,948,886   31,164 
Consumer Real Estate  494,154   6,061   1,314,737   14,721 
Consumer Other  36,107   516   100,212   1,177 
  $4,201,241  $75,169  $6,947,524  $65,195 

 


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  Nine Months Ended
  September 30, 2016 September 30, 2015
  Average
Recorded
Investment
 Interest
Income
Recognized
 Average
Recorded
Investment
 Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:                
 Commercial $392,826  $15,393  $763,464  $33,861 
 Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
 Commercial Real Estate Other  2,263,927   69,962   2,646,960   111,164 
 Consumer Real Estate  1,242,373   43,220   450,053   14,009 
 Consumer Other  —     —     7,139   224 
  $3,899,126  $128,575  $3,867,616  $159,258 
With an allowance recorded:                
 Commercial $1,095,411  $49,770  $1,026,875  $37,673 
 Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
 Commercial Real Estate Other  1,070,048   12,008   1,254,696   43,702 
 Consumer Real Estate  72,025   1,776   920,347   29,772 
 Consumer Other  99,864   3,777   100,889   4,462 
  $2,337,348  $67,331  $3,302,807  $115,609 
Total                
 Commercial $1,488,237  $65,163  $1,790,339  $71,534 
 Commercial Real Estate Construction  —     —     —     —   
 Commercial Real Estate Other  3,333,976   81,970   3,901,656   154,866 
 Consumer Real Estate  1,314,398   44,996   1,370,400   43,781 
 Consumer Other  99,864   3,777   108,028   4,686 
  $6,236,474  $195,906  $7,170,423  $274,867 

  For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2017  2016 
  Average Recorded Investment  Interest
Income Recognized
  Average Recorded Investment  Interest
Income Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:                
Commercial $179,698  $10,032  $494,572  $10,718 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction            
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,324,984   43,806   2,889,248   42,855 
Consumer Real Estate  450,860   11,025   1,242,069   27,781 
Consumer-Other            
  $1,955,542  $64,863  $4,625,889  $81,354 
                 
With an allowance recorded:                
                 
Commercial $1,098,449  $71,193  $1,101,252  $30,364 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction            
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,020,012   7,941   1,031,087   18,265 
Consumer Real Estate  43,119   838   72,059   1,006 
Consumer Other  36,848   1,086   102,264   3,510 
  $2,198,428  $81,058  $2,306,662  $53,145 
                 
Total                
                 
Commercial $1,278,147  $81,225  $1,595,824  $41,082 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction            
Commercial Real Estate-Other  2,344,996   51,747   3,920,335   61,120 
Consumer Real Estate  493,979   11,863   1,314,128   28,787 
Consumer Other  36,848   1,086   102,264   3,510 
  $4,153,970  $145,921  $6,932,552  $134,499 

 

Restructured loans, were $444,145 (3 loans) and $458,268 (3 loans)also known as troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”), are loans, still accruing interest, which have been renegotiated at Septemberbelow-market interest rates or have been granted other concessions. At June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, there were $33,300 (1 loan) and $378,392 (2 loans) in restructured loans, respectively. RestructuredOur restructured loans were granted extended payment terms with no principal reduction.or rate reductions. All restructured loansTDRs were performing as agreed as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. There were no additional loans identified as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”)TDR during the three or ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 or 2015.2016. No TDRs defaulted during the three or ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, which were modified within the previous twelve months.

 


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Note 4: Disclosure Regarding Fair Value of Financial StatementsInstruments

Fair value measurements apply whenever GAAP requires or permits assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value either on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or the most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets or liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. The fair value standardGAAP establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs. Observable inputs, which are developed based on market data we have obtained from independent sources, are ones that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Unobservable inputs, which are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances, reflect our estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

 

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The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). The fair value hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of inputs as follows:

 

Level 1: valuation is based upon unadjusted quoted market prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
Level 2: valuation is based upon quoted market prices for similar instruments traded in active markets, quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments traded in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by market data.
Level 3: valuation is derived from other valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow models and similar techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in determining fair value.
Level 1: valuation is based upon unadjusted quoted market prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

Level 2: valuation is based upon quoted market prices for similar instruments traded in active markets, quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments traded in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by market data.

Level 3: valuation is derived from other valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow models and similar techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in determining fair value.

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point of time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale our entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no active market exists for a significant portion of our financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgements regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, current interest rates and prepayment trends, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgement and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in any of these assumptions used in calculating fair value also would affect significantly the estimates. 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 any of these estimates.

 

The following is a description ofparagraphs describe the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

Investment Securities Available for Sale

 

Securities available for saleInvestment securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and are based upon quoted prices if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair value is measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange, or by dealers or brokers in active over-the counter markets. Level 2 securities include mortgage backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.

 


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Derivative Instruments

 

Derivative instruments include interest rate lock commitments and forward sale commitments. These instruments are valued based on the change in the value of the underlying loan between the commitment date and the end of the period. We classify these instruments as Level 3. The fair value of these commitments was not significant at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 or December 31, 2015.2016.

 

We hadhave no embedded derivative instruments requiring separate accounting treatment. We had freestanding derivative instruments consisting of fixed rate conforming loan commitments as interest rate locks and commitments to sell fixed rate conforming loans on a best efforts basis. We do not currently engage in hedging activities. Based on short term fair value of the mortgage loans held for sale (derivative contract), our derivative instruments were immaterial to our consolidated financial statements as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.

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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 are as follows:

 

  September 30, 2016 
 Quoted Market Price in active markets  Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs  
June 30, 2017June 30, 2017
  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3)  Total  Quoted Market Price in active markets 
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable
Inputs 
(Level 2)
 Significant Unobservable Inputs 
(Level 3)
 Total 
U.S. Treasury Notes $24,330,157  $—    $—    $24,330,157  $24,195,314  $  $  $24,195,314 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  —     47,375,962   —     47,375,962 
Government Sponsored
Enterprises
     66,717,277      66,717,277 
Municipal Securities  —     31,982,158   11,394,331   43,376,489      29,258,845   12,488,945   41,747,790 
Total $24,330,157  $79,358,120  $11,394,331  $115,082,608  $24,195,314  $95,976,122  $12,488,945  $132,660,381 

 

December 31, 2016
  Quoted Market Price in active markets 
(Level 1)
  Significant Other Observable
Inputs
  (Level 2)
  Significant Unobservable Inputs 
(Level 3)
  Total 
U.S. Treasury Notes $23,939,063  $  $  $23,939,063 
Government Sponsored
Enterprises
     51,034,091      51,034,091 
Municipal Securities     31,027,933   13,977,857   45,005,790 
Total $23,939,063  $82,062,024  $13,977,857  $119,978,944 

   December 31, 2015 
   Quoted Market Price in active markets    Significant Other Observable Inputs   Significant Unobservable Inputs    
   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Total 
U.S. Treasury Notes $34,633,673  $—    $—    $34,633,673 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  —     51,284,332   —     51,284,332 
Municipal Securities  —     28,861,902   5,217,678   34,079,580 
Total $34,633,673  $80,146,234  $5,217,678  $119,997,585 

There were no liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 or December 31, 2015.2016.


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The following table reconciles the changes in assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and September 30, 2015, respectively:2016:

 

  Three Months Ended
  September 30,
  2016 2015
Beginning Balance $7,704,814  $3,289,314 
Total gains or (losses)        
(realized/unrealized)        
included in earnings        
Included in other comprehensive income  27,965   (19,967)
Purchases, issuances and settlements  3,717,482   1,930,000 
Transfers in and/or out of level 3  —     —   
Ending balance $11,394,331  $5,199,347 

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Beginning balance $13,458,445  $5,249,351 
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)        
Included in earnings      
Included in other comprehensive income  215,500   (1,463)
Purchases, issuances and settlements, net of maturities  (1,185,000)  2,454,000 
Transfers in and/or out of level 3      
Ending balance $12,488,945  $7,704,814 

 

  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2017  2016 
Beginning balance $13,977,857  $5,217,678 
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)        
Included in earnings      
Included in other comprehensive income  241,088   (33,136)
Purchases, issuances and settlements, net of maturities  (1,730,000)  2,454,000 
Transfers in and/or out of level 3      
Ending balance $12,488,945  $7,704,814 

 

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  Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
  2016 2015
Beginning Balance $5,217,678  $1,377,089 
Total gains or (losses)        
(realized/unrealized)        
included in earnings        
Included in other comprehensive income  5,171  (52,742)
Purchases, issuances and settlements  6,171,482   3,875,000 
Transfers in and/or out of level 3  —     —   
Ending balance $11,394,331  $5,199,347 

There were no transfers between fair value levels during the three or ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 or SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016.

 

Following is a description ofThe following paragraphs describe the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

 

Other Real Estate Owned (OREO)(“OREO”)

 

Loans secured by real estate are adjusted to the lower of the recorded investment in the loan or the fair value of the real estate upon transfer to OREO. Subsequently, OREO is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral, or our estimation of the value of the collateral. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraisal, we record the asset as nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available or we determine the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, we record the asset as nonrecurring Level 3.

 

Impaired Loans

 

Impaired loans are carried at the lower of recorded investment or fair value. The fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell is the most frequently used method. Typically, we review the most recent appraisal and if it is over 12 to 18 months old we may request a new third party appraisal. Depending on the particular circumstances surrounding the loan, including the location of the collateral, the date of the most recent appraisal and the value of the collateral relative to the recorded investment in the loan, we may order an independent appraisal immediately or, in some instances, may elect to perform an internal analysis. Specifically as an example, in situations where the collateral on a non-performingnonperforming commercial real estate loan is out of our primary market area, we would typically order an independent appraisal immediately, at the earlier of the date the loan becomes non-performingnonperforming or immediately following the determination that the loan is impaired.


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However, as a second example, on a non-performingnonperforming commercial real estate loan where we are familiar with the property and surrounding areas and where the original appraisal value far exceeds the recorded investment in the loan, we may perform an internal analysis whereby the previous appraisal value would be reviewed considering recent current conditions, and known recent sales or listings of similar properties in the area, and any other relevant economic trends. This analysis may result in the call for a new appraisal. These valuations are reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis.

 

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)ASC 820, “FairFair Value Measurement”Measurement, impaired loans, where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral, require classification in the fair value hierarchy. At SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, substantially all of the impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral. These impaired loans are classified as Level 3. Impaired loans measured using discounted future cash flows are not deemed to be measured at fair value.

 

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Loans Held for Sale

 

Loans held for sale include mortgage loans and are carried at the lower of cost or market value. The fair values of mortgage loans held for sale are based on current market rates from investors within the secondary market for loans with similar characteristics. Carrying value approximates fair value. These loans are classified as Level 2.

 

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).

 

The following table presentstables present information about certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017 and December 31, 2015:2016:

June 30, 2017
  

Quoted Market Price
in active
markets

(Level 1) 

  

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2) 

  

Significant Unobservable Inputs 

(Level 3) 

  Total 
Impaired loans $  $  $2,650,215  $2,650,215 
Other real estate owned        475,800   475,800 
Loans held for sale     2,232,201      2,232,201 
Total $  $2,232,201  $3,126,015  $5,358,216 

  September 30, 2016 
 Quoted Market Price in Active Markets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs    
December 31, 2016December 31, 2016
  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3)  Total  

Quoted
Market Price
in active
markets 

(Level 1) 

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs 

(Level 2) 

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs 

(Level 3) 

  Total 
Impaired loans $—    $—    $4,258,608  $4,258,608  $  $  $4,143,772  $4,143,772 
Other real estate owned  —     —     521,943   521,943         521,943   521,943 
Loans held for sale  —     4,962,967   —     4,962,967      4,386,210      4,386,210 
Total $—    $4,962,967  $4,780,551  $9,743,518  $  $4,386,210  $4,665,715  $9,051,925 

 
   December 31, 2015 
   Quoted Market Price in Active Markets   Significant Other Observable Inputs   Significant Unobservable Inputs     
   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3)   Total 
Impaired loans $—    $—    $4,201,489  $4,201,489 
Other real estate owned  —     —     620,394   620,394 
Loans held for sale  —     5,820,239   —     5,820,239 
Total $—    $5,820,239  $4,821,883  $10,642,122 

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 or December 31, 2015.2016.


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The following table provides information describing the unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements at SeptemberJune 30, 2016:2017:

 

    Inputs
  

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable Input

 

General Range of
Inputs

       
 Impaired Loans Discounted Appraisals Collateral Discounts 0 – 35%
       
 Other Real Estate Owned Appraisal Value/ Comparison Sales/Other Estimates Appraisals and/or Sales of Comparable Properties Appraisals Discounted 10% to 20% for Sales Commissions and Other Holding Costs

 

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Accounting standards requireGAAP requires disclosure of fair value information for all of our assets and liabilities that are considered financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Fair value estimates are made as of a specific point in time based on the characteristics of the financial instruments and the relevant market information. When available, quoted market prices are used. In other cases, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. These techniques involve uncertainties and are significantly affected by the assumptions used and the judgments made regarding risk characteristics of various financial instruments, discount rates, prepayments, and estimates of future cash flows, future expected loss experience and other factors. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates. Derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, may or may not be realized in an immediate sale of the instrument.

 

Under the accounting standard, fair value estimates are based on existing financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of the assets and liabilities that are not financial instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts of existing financial instruments do not represent the underlying value of those instruments on our books.

 

The following describesparagraphs describe the methods and assumptions we use in estimating the fair values of financial instruments:instruments that have not been previously discussed:

 

a.Cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in other banks

The carrying value approximates fair value. All mature within 90 days and do not present unanticipated credit concerns.

 

b.Investment securities available for sale

The fair value of investment securities is derived from quoted market prices.

c.Loans

The carrying values of variable rate consumer and commercial loans and consumer and commercial loans with remaining maturities of three months or less, approximate fair value. The fair values of fixed rate consumer and commercial loans with maturities greater than three months are determined using a discounted cash flow analysis and assume the rate being offered on these types of loans at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, approximate market.

 

The carrying value of mortgage loans held for sale approximates fair value. For lines of credit, the carrying value approximates fair value.

 

d.c.Deposits

The estimated fair value of deposits with no stated maturity is equal to the carrying amount. The fair value of time deposits is estimated by discounting contractual cash flows, using interest rates currently being offered on the deposit products. The fair value estimates for deposits do not include the benefit that results from the low cost funding provided by the deposit liabilities as compared to the cost of alternative forms of funding (deposit base intangibles).

 

e.d.Short-term borrowings

The carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

f.Accrued interest receivable and payable

Since these financial instruments will typically be received or paid within three months, the carrying amounts of such instruments are deemed to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

g.e.Loan commitments

Estimates of the fair value of these off-balance sheet items are not made because of the short-term nature of these arrangements and the credit standing of the counterparties.

 


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The following tables present the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of our financial instruments as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015. For short-term financial assets such as cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization.2016.

Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2017
  

Carrying

Amount

 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Level

1

 

Level

2

 

Level

3

Financial Assets:          
Cash and due from banks

$

8,746,291$ 8,746,291

$

8,746,291$

$

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 23,881,649 23,881,649 23,881,649

 

Investment securities available for sale 132,660,381 132,660,381 24,195,314 95,976,122 12,488,945
Mortgage loans to be sold  2,232,201  2,232,201   2,232,201  -
Net loans  256,302,230 255,780,927   255,780,927
Accrued interest receivable 1,551,357  1,551,357   1,551,357 
Financial Liabilities:          

Demand deposits

  341,773,707  341,773,707   341,773,707 

Time deposits

 44,518,562 44,734,936  44,734,936 
Accrued interest payable  59,031  59,031   59,031 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016
  

Carrying

Amount

 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Level

1

 

Level

2

 

Level

3

Financial Assets:          
Cash and due from banks

$

8,141,030$8,141,030

$

8,141,030$

$

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 18,101,300 18,101,300 18,101,300 

 

Investment securities available for sale 119,978,944 119,978,944 23,939,063 82,062,024 13,977,857
Mortgage loans to be sold 4,386,210 4,386,210  4,386,210 
Net loans 256,724,498 256,555,052   256,555,052
Accrued interest receivable 1,614,002 1,614,002  1,614,002 
Financial Liabilities:          

Demand deposits

 328,681,594 328,681,594  328,681,594 

Time deposits

 43,841,257 43,856,383  43,856,383 
Accrued interest payable 51,629 51,629  51,629 

 

  September 30, 2016
   Carrying
Amount
   Estimated
Fair Value
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial Assets:                    
Cash and due from banks $7,187,028  $7,187,028  $7,187,028  $    $   
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks  14,576,120   14,576,120   14,576,120           
Investments available for sale  115,082,608   115,082,608   24,330,157   79,358,120   11,394,331 
Mortgage loans to be sold  4,962,967   4,962,967        4,962,967      
Loans  266,383,656   266,185,324             266,185,324 
Accrued interest receivable  1,018,121   1,018,121        1,018,121      
Financial Liabilities:                        
Demand deposits  321,889,866   321,889,866        321,889,866     
Time deposits  43,516,688   43,525,203        43,525,203     
Accrued interest payable  48,158   48,158      48,158    

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  December 31, 2015
   Carrying
Amount
   Estimated
Fair Value
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial Assets:                    
Cash and due from banks $5,295,924  $5,295,924  $5,295,924  $    $   
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks  23,898,862   23,898,862   23,898,862           
Investments available for sale  119,997,585   119,997,585   34,633,673   80,146,234   5,217,678 
Mortgage loans to be sold  5,820,239             5,820,239     
Loans  242,622,705   242,581,154             242,581,154 
Accrued interest receivable  1,284,063   1,284,063        1,284,063     
Financial Liabilities:                   
Demand deposits  303,950,800   303,950,800        303,950,800    
Time deposits  54,767,812   54,780,915        54,780,915    
Accrued interest payable  73,421   73,421        73,421    

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 5: Income Per Common Share

Basic income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding. Potential common shares consist of dilutive stock options determined using the treasury stock method and the average market price of common stock.

 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe following tables are a summary of the reconciliation of average shares outstanding:

 

  Three Months Ended
  September 30,
  2016 2015
Numerator:        
Net Income $1,426,338  $1,198,919 
         
Denominator:        
Weighted average shares outstanding  4,931,185   4,915,610 
Effect of dilutive shares  123,538   146,075 
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted  5,054,723   5,061,685 
         
Earnings per share        
Basic $0.29  $0.24 
Diluted $0.28  $0.24 
  Three Months Ended
June 30
 
  2017  2016 
Net income $1,386,385  $1,312,110 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic  4,967,907   4,929,722 
Effect of dilutive shares  105,001   126,801 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  5,072,908   5,056,523 
         
Earnings per share - basic $0.28  $0.27 
Earnings per share - diluted $0.27  $0.26 

  Six Months Ended
June 30
 
  2017  2016 
Net income $2,612,473  $2,507,846 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic  4,965,094   4,923,266 
Effect of dilutive shares  103,930   124,335 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  5,069,024   5,047,601 
         
Earnings per share - basic $0.53  $0.51 
Earnings per share - diluted $0.52  $0.50 

 

  Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
  2016 2015
Numerator:        
Net Income $3,934,183  $3,657,316 
         
Denominator:        
Weighted average shares outstanding  4,929,977   4,911,142 
Effect of dilutive shares  128,860   151,553 
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted  5,058,837   5,062,695 
         
Earnings per share        
Basic $0.80  $0.74 
Diluted $0.78  $0.72 

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

 

The following discussion and analysis is designed to provide a better understanding of various factors related to the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and capital resources. It should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10k for the year ended December 31, 2016 and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q,report, including information included or incorporated by reference in this document, contains statements which constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1934. We desire to take advantage of the “safe harbor”safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1996 and are including this statement for the express purpose of availing the Company of protections of such safe harbor with respect to all “forward-looking statements” contained in this Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other matters, the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, and business of our Company. Forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future performance. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, as they will depend on many factors about which we are unsure, including many factors that are beyond our control. The words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “project,”, “potential,” “continue,” “assume,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “forecast,” “goal,” and “estimate,” as well as similar expressions, are meant to identify such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements include, without limitations, those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20152016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”)SEC and the following:

 

Risk from changes in economic, monetary policy, and industry conditions
Changes in interest rates, shape of the yield curve, deposit rates, the net interest margin and funding sources
Market risk (including net income at risk analysis and economic value of equity risk analysis) and inflation
Risk inherent in making loans including repayment risks and changes in the value of collateral
Loan growth, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, provisions for loan losses, and the assessment of problem loans
Level, composition, and re-pricing characteristics of the securities portfolio
Deposit growth, change in the mix or type of deposit products and services
Continued availability of senior management
Technological changes
Ability to control expenses
Changes in compensation
Risks associated with income taxes including potential for adverse adjustments
Changes in accounting policies and practices
Changes in regulatory actions, including the potential for adverse adjustments
Recently enacted or proposed legislation
Risk from changes in economic, monetary policy, and industry conditions

Changes in interest rates, shape of the yield curve, deposit rates, the net interest margin and funding sources

Market risk (including net income at risk analysis and economic value of equity risk analysis) and inflation

Risk inherent in making loans including repayment risks and changes in the value of collateral

Loan growth, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, provisions for loan losses, and the assessment of problem loans

Level, composition, and re-pricing characteristics of the securities portfolio

Deposit growth, change in the mix or type of deposit products and services

Continued availability of senior management and ability to attract and retain key personnel

Technological changes

Increased cybersecurity risk, including potential business disruptions or financial losses

Ability to control expenses

Changes in compensation

Risks associated with income taxes and deferred tax assets including potential for adverse adjustments

Changes in accounting policies and practices

Changes in regulatory actions, including the potential for adverse adjustments

Recently enacted or proposed legislation and changes in political conditions

Reputational risk

 

These risks are exacerbated by the developments over the last ten years in national and international markets. Sweeping reform has entered our industry yet we are unable to fully predict its impact and perhaps its unintentional consequences for some time. There can be no assurance that these changes will not materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operation.

 

We will undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, certain statements in future filings with the SEC, in our press releases, and in oral and written statements, which are not statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements.

 


Overview

Bank of South Carolina Corporation (the “Company”) is a financial institution holding company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with $409.6$430.3 million in assets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and net income of $1.4 million and $3.9$2.6 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016, respectively.2017. The Company offers a broad range of financial services through its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Bank of South Carolina (the “Bank”). The Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank which operates primarily in the Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties of South Carolina. The Bank’s original and current concept is to be a full service financial institution specializing in personal service, responsiveness, and attention to detail to foster long standing relationships.

 

We derive most of our income from interest on loans and investments (interest bearing assets). The primary source of funding for making these loans and investments is our interest and non-interest bearing deposits. Consequently, one of the key measures of our success is the amount of net interest income, or the difference between the income on our interest earning assets, such as loans and investments, and the expense on our interest bearing liabilities, primarilysuch as deposits. Another key measure is the spread between the yield we earn on these interest-bearing assets and the rate we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities.

 

A consequence of lending activities is that we may incur credit losses. The amount of such losses will vary depending upon the risk characteristics of the loan and lease portfolio as affected by economic conditions such as rising interest rates and the financial performance of borrowers. The reserve for credit losses consists of the allowance for loan losses (the "Allowance"“allowance”) and a reserve for unfunded commitments (the "Unfunded Reserve"“unfunded reserve”). The Allowanceallowance provides for probable and estimable losses inherent in our loan and lease portfolio.portfolio while the unfunded reserve provides for potential losses related to unfunded lending commitments.

 

In addition to earning interest on loans and investments, we earn income through fees and other expenses we charge to the customer. The various components of non-interest income as well as non-interest expense are described in the following discussion. The discussion and analysis also identifies significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes included in this report. In addition, a number of tables have been included to assist in the discussion.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

Our critical accounting policies which involve significant judgements and assumptions that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities, and used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements as of SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, have remained unchanged from the disclosures presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

Balance Sheet

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Total cash and cash equivalents decreased 25.46%increased 24.33% or $7.4$6.4 million to $21.8$32.6 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, from $29.2$26.2 million at December 31, 2015.2016. This decrease isincrease was primarily due to a reduction in funds received from mortgage loans sold as well as an increase in funds useddeposit balances for securities purchases. Please refer to our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flowsboth new and existing customers. Funds are placed in interest bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank until opportunities arise for more information on our operating, investing and financing activities.higher yielding assets.

 

Investment Securities Available for Sale

Our primary objective in managing the investment portfolio is to maintain a portfolio of high quality, highly liquid investments yielding competitive returns. We are required under federal regulations to maintain adequate liquidity to ensure safe and sound operations. We maintain investment balances based on the continuing assessment of cash flows, the level of current and expected loan production, the current interest rate risk strategies and the assessment of potential future direction of market interest rate changes. Investment securities differ in terms of default, interest rate, liquidity and expected rate of return risk.

 

We use the investment securities portfolio for multipleseveral purposes. It serves as a vehicle to manage interest rate and prepayment risk, to generate interest and dividend income from investment of funds, to provide liquidity to meet funding requirements, and to provide collateral for pledging of public funds.

 


At SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, our available for sale investment portfolio included U. S. Treasury Notes, Government-Sponsored Enterprises and Municipal Securities with a fair market value of $115.1$132.7 million and an amortized cost of $112.6$132.0 million for a net unrealized gain of $2.5 million.$618,883. At SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, our investment securities portfolio represented approximately 28.10%30.83% and 30.06%28.00% of our total assets, respectively. The average yield on our investment securities was 2.01%2.00% and 2.16%1.99% at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

 

We had twelveseven Municipal Securities totaling $4.7with an approximate total book value of $2.8 million that matured in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. One Government-Sponsored Enterprise Security totaling $5.0 million was called for a gain of $97,714 during the nine months ended September 31, 2016. In addition, we soldand three U.S. Treasury Notes and two Government Sponsored Enterprises totaling $20.8 million during the same period. We purchased thirty-six Municipal Securities with a facean approximate total book value of $23.6$1.0 million and fourthat were called in the six months ended June 30, 2017. We purchased three investment securities issued by Government Sponsored Enterprises with a face value of $10.0$15.1 million during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017.

 

Loans

We focus our lending activities on small and middle market businesses, professionals and individuals in our geographic markets and typically require a personal guarantee.markets. Substantially all of our loans arewere to borrowers located in our market area of Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley Counties of South Carolina.

 

Net loans increased $23.4 million,decreased approximately $400,000, or 9.80%0.16%, to $262.6$256.3 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 from $239.2$256.7 million at December 31, 2015. We2016. While loan demand remains consistent, we believe that economic conditionsthe decrease in our primary market area are continuing to improve, and that these improving conditions are contributingnet loans is due to an increase in loan demand. The amountpayoffs related to the sale of commercial real estate loansheld as a percentagecollateral and decrease in the usage of total loans continues to increase as a resultlines of strong real estate demand in our markets.credit.

 

The following table is a summary of our loan portfolio composition (net of deferred fees of $142,460$143,374 at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and $118,188$136,446 at December 31, 2015)2016) and the corresponding percentage of total loans as of the dates indicated. Our commercial real estate experienced the largest growth of $13.8 million or 19.71%.

 

  June 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
Commercial loans $56,281,569   21.63% $52,262,209   20.06%
Commercial real estate – construction  1,457,591   0.56%  1,208,901   0.46%
Commercial real estate – other  121,477,838   46.68%  122,968,126   47.19%
Consumer real estate  75,702,877   29.09%  77,131,816   29.60%
Consumer other  5,309,870   2.04%  7,005,063   2.69%
Total  260,229,745   100.00%  260,576,115   100.00%
Allowance for loan loss  (3,927,515)      (3,851,617)    
Total loans, net $256,302,230      $256,724,498     

  September 30,   December 31,  
  2016 Percent 2015 Percent
                 
Commercial Loans $48,155,901   18.08% $50,938,265   20.99%
Commercial real estate:                
Commercial real estate construction  1,189,986   0.45%  1,005,118   0.41%
Commercial real estate other  127,715,800   47.94%  115,736,034   47.70%
Consumer                
Consumer real estate  83,531,237   31.36%  69,777,307   28.76%
Consumer other  5,790,732   2.17%  5,165,981   2.13%
   266,383,656   100.00%  242,622,705   100.00%
Allowance for Loan losses  (3,745,111)      (3,417,827)    
Loans, net $262,638,545      $239,204,878     

Nonperforming assets

Non-performing Assets

Non-performing AssetsNonperforming assets include real estate acquired through foreclosure or deed taken in lieu of foreclosure, loans on nonaccrual status and TDRs. Generally, a loan is placed on nonaccrual status when it becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest, or when we believe, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrower’s financial condition is such that collection of the contractual principal or interest on the loan is doubtful. A payment of interest on a loan that is classified as nonaccrual is recognized as a reduction in principal when received. Our policy with respect to non-performingnonperforming loans requires the borrower to make a minimum of ninesix consecutive payments in accordance with the loan terms and to show capacity to continue performing into the future before that loan can be placed back on accrual status. At SeptemberAs of June 30, 20162017, we had threeno loans 90 days past due still accruing interest.

 

We consider a loan to be a TDR when the debtor experiences financial difficulties and we provide concessions such that we will not collect all principal and interest in accordance with the original terms of the agreement. Concessions can relate to the contractual interest rate, maturity date, or payment structure of the note. As part of our workout plan for individual loan relationships, we may restructure loan terms to assist borrowers facing challenges in the current economic environment. At SeptemberAs of June 30, 2016,2017, we determined that we had three loansone loan totaling $444,145,$33,300 that we considered TDRs. Ata TDR. As of December 31, 2015,2016, we had threetwo loans totaling $458,268,$378,382 that we considered TDRs.

 

Non-performingNonperforming loans include all loans past due 90 days and over, certain impaired loans (some of which may be contractually current), and TDR loans that have not yet established a satisfactory period of payment performance (some of which may be contractually current). Non-performingNonperforming assets include other real estate owned, which decreased by $98,451$46,143 from $521,943 as of December 31, 2015 due2016 to the sale$475,800 as of one property. We recorded a loss of $13,450 on this sale.June 30, 2017. The balance at September 30, 2016 of $521,943 represents one commercial property.

 


The following table is a summary of our non-performing assets, including accruing TDRs.nonperforming assets:

 

  June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Commercial loans $52,050 $61,781
Commercial real estate – other  1,782,819  1,678,876
Consumer – other    964
Total nonaccrual loans  1,834,869  1,741,621
Other real estate owned  475,800  521,943
Total nonperforming assets $2,310,669 $2,263,564

  September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
         
Commercial Loans $65,000  $4,317 
Commercial real estate other  1,891,540   1,970,306 
Consumer real estate  —     82,015 
Consumer other  2,939   4,450 
Total nonaccrual loans  1,959,479   2,061,088 
Accruing troubled debt restructuring  444,145   458,268 
Other real estate owned  521,943   620,394 
Total nonperforming loans $2,925,567  $3,139,750 

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses was $3.7 million and $3.4$3.9 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015, respectively,2016, or 1.41%1.51% and 1.41%1.48% of outstanding loans, respectively. At SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, the allowance for loan losses represented 128.01%169.97% and 108.86%170.16% of the total amount of non-performing loans.nonperforming loans, respectively. Based on the level of coverage on non-performingnonperforming loans and analysis of our loan portfolio, we believe the allowance for loan losses at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 is adequate.

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, impaired loans totaled $6.2$4.2 million, for which $2.3$2.2 million of these loans had a reserve of approximately $1.4 million allocated in the allowance for loan losses. Comparatively, impaired loans totaled $5.9 million at December 31, 2016, and $2.2 million of these loans had a reserve of approximately $1.5 million allocated in the allowance for loan losses. Comparatively, impaired loans totaled $6.5 million at December 31, 2015, and $2.9 million of these loans had a reserve of approximately $1.1 million allocated in the allowance.

 

During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017, we recorded no charge-offs. A total$2,372 of $116,651 was charged-off during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. During the threecharge-offs and nine months ended September 30, 2016 we recorded$23,030 of recoveries of $22,665 and $48,935 on loans previously charged-off, forresulting in net recoveries of $22,665 and net charge-offs of $67,716, respectively.$20,658. Comparatively, we recorded $159,338 and $201,071$82,556 of charge-offs and recorded $33,351 and $72,994$18,240 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off, resulting in net charge-offs of $125,987$64,316 during the three months ended June 30, 2016. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we recorded $2,372 of charge-offs and $128,077we recorded $45,770 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off, resulting in net recoveries of $43,398. Comparatively, during the same period in 2016, we recorded $116,651 of charge-offs and $26,270 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off, resulting in net charge-offs of $90,381 for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015, respectively.2016.

 

Deposits

Deposits remain our primary source of funding for loans and investments. Average interest bearing deposits provided funding for 60.58%60.88% of average earning assets for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017, and 60.55%65.70% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015.2016. The Company encounters strong competition from other financial institutions as well as consumer and commercial finance companies, insurance companies and brokerage firms located in the primary service area of the Bank. However, the percentage of funding provided by deposits has remained stable.

 

The breakdown of total deposits by type and the respective percentage of total deposits are as follows:

 

   September 30, 2016   Percentage   December 31, 2015   Percentage 
Deposits:                
Non-interest-bearing demand $119,677,668   33.52% $122,073,396   34.03%
Interest-bearing demand  95,799,297   24.30%  84,977,640   23.69%
Money market accounts  76,942,944   21.85%  70,233,422   19.58%
Time deposits over $250,000  15,513,613   6.30%  25,896,768   7.22%
Other time deposits  28,003,075   6.20%  28,871,044   8.05%
Other savings deposits  29,469,957   7.83%  26,666,342   7.43%
Total deposits $365,406,554   100.00% $358,718,612   100.00%

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  June 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
Deposits:            
 Non-interest bearing demand $132,051,130   34.18% $126,034,478   33.83%
 Interest-bearing demand  94,401,633   24.44%  96,260,589   25.84%
 Money market accounts  81,827,246   21.18%  77,307,662   20.75%
 Time deposits over $250,000  17,959,145   4.64%  17,822,136   4.78%
 Other time deposits  26,559,417   6.88%  26,019,121   6.98%
 Other savings deposits  33,493,698   8.68%  29,078,865   7.81%
Total deposits $386,292,269   100.00% $372,522,851   100.00%

 

Deposits increased 1.86%3.70% or $6.7$13.8 million from December 31, 20152016 to SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. These increases were primarily due to larger balances in existing customer accounts as well as new accounts. TimeCertificates of Deposit and other time deposits over $250,000 totaled $15.5$18.0 million and $25.9$17.8 million at Septemberas of June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, deposits with an aggregate deficit balance of $48,510$29,155 and $121,331,$24,963, respectively were re-classified as other loans.


Comparison of Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 to Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20152016

Net income increased $227,419$74,275 or 18.97%5.66% to $1.43$1.4 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $.29$0.28 and $.28,$0.27, respectively, for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, from $1.20$1.3 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $.24$0.27 and $.24,$0.26, respectively, for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016. Our return on average assets and average equity for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 were 1.39%1.31% and 13.74%12.97%, respectively, compared with 1.27%1.30% and 12.41%12.82%, respectively, for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016.

 

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is affected by the size and mix of our balance sheet components as well as the spread between interest earned on assets and interest paid on liabilities. Net interest margin is a measure of the difference between interest income on earning assets and interest paid on interest bearing liabilities relative to the amount of interest bearing assets. Net interest income increased $465,234$149,082 or 13.41%4.05% to $4.0$3.8 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 from $3.5$3.7 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016. This increase was primarily due to an increase in interest and fee income from loanssecurities and interest bearing deposits in other banks (Federal Reserve). In addition, we had a realized gain of $97,714 onat the call of an investment security.Federal Reserve Bank. Average loans increased $31.2decreased $5.5 million or 12.80%2.01% to $274.8$261.3 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, compared to $243.6$266.8 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016. The yield on average loans (including fees) was 4.86%5.55% and 4.85%4.84% for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2015,June 30, 2016, respectively. Interest income on loans increased $384,498$13,019 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 to $3.4$3.2 million from $3.0$3.2 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016.

 

The average balance of interest bearing deposits in other banks increased $5.9decreased $4.1 million or 27.45%16.33% to $27.3$21.0 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, with a rateyield of 0.52%1.06% as compared to $21.4$25.1 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015,2016, with a rateyield of 0.23%0.50%.

 

Provision for Loan Losses

We have established an allowance for loan losses through a provision for loan losses charged as an expense on our consolidated statements of income. We review our loan portfolio periodically to evaluate our outstanding loans and to measure both the performance of the portfolio and the adequacy for loan losses. For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, we had a provision of $210,000$30,000 compared to a provision of $7,500$140,000 for the same period in the prior year. The increasedecrease in the provision for loan losses was based on the significant increase in loan volume as part of our analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

 

Non-Interest Income

Other income increased $24,548decreased $33,093 or 3.71%4.54% to $686,586$696,479 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, from $662,038$729,572 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015. Our2016. This reduction was primarily due to less income derived from the sale of investment securities, and was partially offset by increases in service chargecharges, fees, and commissions increased $25,463 or 10.60% to $265,769 primarily due to increasesand mortgage banking income. For the three months ended June 30, 2016, we realized gains of $16,359 in debit card fees and $18,678 in wire transfer fees offset by a decrease$160,391 from the sale of $19,207 in business service charge fees and overdraft fees.investment securities. However, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, there were no sales of investment securities.

 

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased $211,526$153,242 or 8.91%6.29% to $2.6 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017 from $2.4 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016. This increase was primarily due to an increase of $172,409 in other operating expenses from $549,163 for the three months ended September 30, 2015, to $721,572 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. We had amortization expense of $162,500 associatedwith our investment in a South Carolina Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit. Our data processing fees increased $18,264 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 due$73,705 related to the implementationamortization of Europay, MasterCard , Visa Cards (“EMV”)the tax credit and mobile banking.a write down on OREO of $46,143.

 

Income Tax Expense

We incurred income tax expense of $399,656$516,734 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 as compared to $551,319$518,262 during the same period in 2015.2016. Our effective tax rate was 21.89%27.15% and 31.50%28.31% for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate during the three months ended September 30,2017 period is a result of the Company’s 2016 was primarily due to our investment in a South Carolina Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit generated from the extensive renovation of a local historic building. This transaction closed on June 24, 2016.Credit.

 

Comparison of NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 to NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20152016

Net income increased $276,867$104,627 or 7.57%4.17% to $3.93$2.6 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $.80$0.53 and $.78,$0.52, respectively, for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, from $3.66$2.5 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $.74$0.51 and $.72,$0.50, respectively, for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016. Our return on average assets and average equity for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016 was 1.29%2017 were 1.26% and 12.73%12.42%, respectively, compared with 1.31%1.26% and 12.75%12.37%, respectively, for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016.

 


Net Interest Income

Net interest income increased $848,624$305,796 or 8.24%4.24% to $11.1$7.5 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 from $10.3$7.2 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016. This increase was primarily due to an increase in interest and fee income from loanssecurities and interest bearing deposits in other banks (Federal Reserve). In addition, we had a realized gain of $97,714 onat the call of an investment security.Federal Reserve Bank. Average loans increased $21.5$1.8 million or 8.86%0.68% to $264.4$261.2 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, compared to $242.9$259.4 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016. The yield on average loans (including fees) was 4.85%5.39% and 4.84% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2015,June 30, 2016, respectively. Interest income on loans increased $804,477$120,714 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 to $9.6$6.4 million from $8.8$6.2 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016.

 

The average balance of interest bearing deposits in other banks increased $11.9decreased $5.8 million or 81.96%22.43% to $26.5$20.3 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, with a yield of 0.95% as compared to $26.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, with a rateyield of 0.52% as compared to $14.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, with a rate of 0.24%0.50%.

 

Provision for Loan Losses

We have established an allowance for loan losses through a provision for loan losses charged as an expense on our consolidated statements of income. We review our loan portfolio periodically to evaluate our outstanding loans and to measure both the performance of the portfolio and the adequacy for loan losses.

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, we had a provision of $395,000$32,500 compared to a provision of $82,500$185,000 for the same period in the prior year. The increasedecrease in the provision for loan losses was based on the significant increase in loan volume as part of our analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

 

Non-Interest Income

Other income decreased $52,452$287,248 or 2.32%18.71% to $2.2$1.2 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. Mortgage banking income decreased $189,375 due to a decrease of $17.0 million in mortgage loan originations for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017, from originations of $74.8$1.5 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015.2016. This decrease was offset by an increase in service charge fees and commissions and gains realized on the sale of securities. Service charge fees and commissions increased $63,237 or 8.68% to $792,036 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016,reduction is primarily due to an increase of $51,117 in debit card fees. We also realized gains of $348,327 onless income derived from the sale of investment securities, forand was partially offset by increases in service charges, fees, and commissions and mortgage banking income. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016, as compared towe realized gains of $264,401 for$348,327 from the same period in 2015.sale of investment securities. However, during six months ended June 30, 2017, there were no sales of investment securities.

 

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased $432,591$88,725 or 6.08%1.78% to $7.5$5.1 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017 from $7.1$5.0 million for the ninesix months ended September 30, 2015. This increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits of $138,365 or 3.19% from $4.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 to $4.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Base wages increased $118,743 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as a result of annual merit increases. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) contribution expense increased $22,500 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as our monthly contribution increased from $25,000 in 2015 to $27,500 in 2016. In August 2016, our monthly contribution was increased by our Board of Directors to $30,000. We also saw an increase of $272,796 in other operating expenses from $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, to $1.9 million for the nine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. This increase was primarily due to increasesan increase in professional fees, data processing fees, employee trainingother operating expenses of $72,709 related to the amortization of the tax credit and amortization expense associated with our investmenta write-down of OREO in a South Carolina Historical Rehabilitation Tax Credit.the amount of $46,143.

 

Income Tax Expense

We incurred income tax expense of $1.5$1.1 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 as compared to $1.7$1.1 million during the same period in 2015.2016. Our effective tax rate was 27.40%28.92% and 31.87%30.21% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate during the nine months ended September 30,2017 period is a result of the Company’s 2016 was primarily due to our investment in a South Carolina Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit generated from the extensive renovation of a local historic building. This transaction closed on June 24, 2016.Credit.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit is based on our credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, negotiable instruments, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and real estate. Commitments to extend credit, including unused lines of credit, amounted to $85.4$86.8 million and $87.6$81.2 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

 

Standby letters of credit represent our obligation to a third party contingent upon the failure of our customer to perform under the terms of an underlying contract with the third party or obligates us to guarantee or stand as surety for the benefit of the third party. The underlying contract may entail either financial or nonfinancial obligations and may involve such things as the shipment of goods, performance of a contract, or repayment of an obligation. Under the terms of a standby letter, generally drafts will be drawn only when the underlying event fails to occur as intended. We can seek recovery of the amounts paid from the borrower. The majority of these standby letters of credit are unsecured. Commitments under standby letters of credit are usually for one year or less. The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments related to standby letters of credit at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 was $828,237$953,504 and $745,187,$793,992, respectively.

 


We originate certain fixed rate residential loans and commit these loans for sale. The commitments to originate fixed rate residential loans and the sales commitments are freestanding derivative instruments. We had forward sales commitments, totaling $5.0$6.2 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017, to sell loans held for sale of $2.2 million, compared to forward sales commitments of $4.4 million at December 31, 2016, to sell loans held for sale of $5.0 million, compared to forward sales commitments of $5.8 million at December 31, 2015, to sell loans held for sale of $5.8$4.4 million. The fair value of these commitments was not significant at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 or December 31, 2015.2016. We had no embedded derivative instruments requiring separate accounting treatment.

 

Once we sell certain fixed rate residential loans, the loans are no longer reportable on our balance sheet. With most of these sales, we have an obligation to repurchase the loan in the event of a default of principal or interest on the loan. This recourse period ranges from three to nine months. Misrepresentation or fraud carries unlimited time for recourse. The unpaid principal balance of loans sold with recourse was $9.1$34.7 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and $13.1$18.1 million at December 31, 2015.2016. For the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and SeptemberJune 30, 2015,2016, there were no loans repurchased.

 

Liquidity

Historically, we have maintained our liquidity at levels believed by management to be adequate to meet requirements of normal operations, potential deposit outflows and strong loan demand and still allow for optimal investment of funds and return on assets.

 

We manage our assets and liabilities to ensure there is sufficient liquidity to enable management to fund deposit withdrawals, loan demand, capital expenditures, reserve requirements, operating expenses, dividends and to manage daily operations on an ongoing basis. Funds are primarily provided by the Bank through customer deposits, principal and interest payments on loans, mortgage loan sales, the sale or maturity of securities, temporary investments and earnings.

 

Proper liquidity management is crucial to ensure that we are able to take advantage of new business opportunities as well as meet the credit needs of our existing customers. Investment securities are an important tool in our liquidity management. Our primary liquid assets are cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, investments available for sale, other short-term investments and mortgage loans held for sale. Our primary liquid assets accounted for 34.6238.93% and 38.83%36.38% of total assets at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. Securities classified as available for sale, which are not pledged, may be sold in response to changes in interest rates and liquidity needs. All of the securities presently owned are classified as Availableavailable for Sale.sale. Net cash provided by operations and deposits from customers have been the primary sources of liquidity. At SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, we had unused short-term lines of credit totaling approximately $18 million (which can be withdrawn at the lender'slender’s option). Additional sources of funds available to us for additional liquidity needs include borrowing on a short-term basis from the Federal Reserve System, increasing deposits by raising interest rates paid and sellingliquidation of mortgage loans held for sale. We established a Borrower-In-Custody arrangement with the Federal Reserve. This arrangement permits us to retain possession of assets pledged as collateral to secure advances from the Federal Reserve Discount Window. At SeptemberJune 30, 20162017, we could borrow up to $82$77 million. There have been no borrowings under this arrangement.

 

Our core deposits consist of non-interest bearing accounts, NOW accounts, money market accounts, time deposits and savings accounts. We closely monitor our level of certificates of deposit greater than $100,000 and other large deposits. We maintain a Contingency Funding Plan (“CFP’) that identifies liquidity needs and weighs alternate courses of action designed to address these needs in emergency situations. We perform a quarterly cash flow analysis and stress test the CFP to evaluate the expected funding needs and funding capacity during a liquidity stress event. We believe our liquidity sources are adequate to meet our operating needs and do not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that may result in a significant adverse effect on our liquidity position. At SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, our liquidity ratio was 33.0642.85% and 37.27%38.27%, respectively.

 

Capital Resources

Our capital needs have been met to date through the $10.6 million in capital raised in our initial offering, the retention of earnings less dividends paid and the exercise of stock options to purchase. Total shareholders’ equity at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 was $42.1$43.1 million. The rate of asset growth since our inception has not negatively impacted this capital base.

 

On July 2, 2013, the Federal Reserve Board approved the final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (“BCBS”) capital guidelines for US banks (“Basel III”). Following the actions by the Federal Reserve, the FDIC also approved regulatory capital requirements on July 9, 2013. The FDIC’s rule is identical in substance to the final rules issued by the Federal Reserve Bank.

 


Basel III became effective on January 1, 2015. The purpose is to improve the quality and increase the quantity of capital for all banking organizations. The minimum requirements for the quantity and quality of capital were increased. The rule includes a new common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 4.5% and a common equity Tier 1 capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. The rule also raises the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4% to 6% and requires a minimum leverage ratio of 4%. In addition, the rule also implements strict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital instruments and improves the methodology for calculating risk-weighted assets to enhance risk sensitivity. Full compliance with all of the final rule requirements will be phased in over a multi-year schedule. The Bank’s total risk-based capital ratio at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 was 15.05%15.69% and 15.42%15.36%, respectively.

At SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, the Company and the Bank were categorized as “well capitalized” under Basel III. To be categorized as “well capitalized” the Company and the Bank must maintain minimum total risk based, Tier 1 risk based, common equity Tier 1 risk based capital and Tier 1 leverage ratios of 10%, 8%8.0%, 6.5% and 5%, respectively, and to be categorized as “adequately capitalized,” the Company and the Bank must maintain minimum total risk based, Tier 1 risk based, common equity Tier 1 risk based capital, and Tier 1 leverage ratios of 8%, 6%, 4.5%, and 4%4.0%, respectively.

We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory – and possibly additional discretionary – actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the financial statements. We must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Our capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Current and previous quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require that we maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and to average assets. Management expects that the capital ratios for the Company and the Bank under Basel III will continue to exceed the well-capitalized minimum capital requirements.

 

The Company had no material commitments for capital expenditures as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not required.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls and procedures for financial reporting

 

An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (the “Act”) was carried out as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 under the supervision and with the participation of the Bank of South Carolina Corporation’s management, including its President/Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer/Senior Vice President and several other members of the Company’s senior management. Based upon that evaluation, Bank of South Carolina Corporation’s management, including the President/Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer/Senior Vice President concluded that, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information the Company is required to disclose in the reports filed or submitted under the Act has been (i) accumulated and communicated to management (including the President/Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer/Senior Vice President) to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

 

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of published financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the President/Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer/Senior Vice President, the Company’s management has evaluated the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, based on the 2013 framework established in a report entitledInternal Control-Integrated Framework”Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

 


Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. Based on this assessment, management believes that as of SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

The Audit and Compliance Committee, composed entirely of independent Directors, meets periodically with management, the Company’sBank’s Compliance Officer, Risk Management Officer and Elliott Davis Decosimo, LLC (separately and jointly) to discuss audit, financial and related matters. Elliott Davis Decosimo, LLC, the Compliance Officer, and the Risk Management Officer have direct access to the Audit and Compliance Committee.

 

Part II. Other Information

 

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

In our opinion, there are no other legal proceedings pending other than routine litigation incidental to our business involving amounts which are not material to our financial condition.

 

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

Not required.

 

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

None.

 

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosure

None.

 

Item 5.  Other Information

None.

 

Item 6.  Exhibits

 

1.The Consolidated Financial Statements are included in this Form 10-Q and listed on pages as indicated. 
   Page
    
 (1)Consolidated Balance Sheets3
 (2)Consolidated Statements of Income4-5
 (3)Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income6
 (4)Consolidated Statements of  Shareholders’ Equity7
 (4)Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows8
 (5)Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 9-28
    
2.Exhibits 
 2.0Plan of Reorganization (Filed with 1995 10-KSB) 
 3.0Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (Filed with 1995 10-KSB) 
 3.1By-laws of the Registrant (Filed with 1995 10-KSB) 
 3.2Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (Filed with Form S on June 23, 2011) 
 4.02016 Proxy Statement (Filed with 2015 10-K) 
 10.0Lease Agreement for 256 Meeting Street (Filed with 1995 10-KSB) 
 10.1Sublease Agreement for Parking Facilities at 256 Meeting Street (Filed with 1995 10-KSB) 
 10.2Lease Agreement for 100 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC (Filed with 1995 10-KSB) 
 10.3Lease Agreement for 1337 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC (Filed with 1995 10-KSB) 
 10.4Lease Agreement for 1071 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC (Filed With 2010 10-K)
Lease Agreement for 1071 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC (Filed with September 30, 2014 10-Q)
 
 10.51998 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (Filed with 2008 10-K/A) 
 10.6Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Filed with 2008 10-K/A)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Restated (Filed with 2011 Proxy Statement)
 
 10.72010 Omnibus Incentive Stock Option Plan (Filed with 2010 Proxy Statement) 
 10.8Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (Filed with 2013 10-K) 
 10.9Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (Filed with 2015 10-K) 
 10.10First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (Filed with 2015 10-K) 
 10.11Second Amendment to Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (Filed with 2015 10-K) 
 14.0Code of Ethics (Filed with 2004 10-KSB) 
 21.0List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)
The Registrant's only subsidiary is The Bank of South Carolina (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)
 
 31.1Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Executive Officer 
 31.2Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Financial Officer 
 32.1Certification pursuant to Section 1350 
 32.2Certification pursuant to Section 1350 
 101.INSXBRL Instance Document 
 101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document 
 101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document 
 101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document 
 101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document 
 101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document 
1.The Consolidated Financial Statements are included in this Form 10-Q and listed on pages as indicated.

   Page
    
 (1)Consolidated Balance Sheets3
 (2)Consolidated Statements of Income4-5
 (3)Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income6
 (4)Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity7
 (5)Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows8
 (6)Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements9-28

  

Exhibits

2.0Plan of Reorganization (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

3.0Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

3.1By-laws of the Registrant (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

3.2Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (Filed with Form S on June 23, 2011)

4.02016 Proxy Statement (Filed with 2015 10-K)

10.0Lease Agreement for 256 Meeting Street (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

10.1Sublease Agreement for Parking Facilities at 256 Meeting Street (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

10.2Lease Agreement for 100 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

10.3Lease Agreement for 1337 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

10.4Lease Agreement for 1071 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC (Filed With 2010 10-K)

      Lease Agreement for 1071 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC (Filed with September 30, 2014 10-Q)

10.51998 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (Filed with 2008 10-K/A)

10.6Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Filed with 2008 10-K/A)

      Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Restated (Filed with 2011 Proxy Statement)

10.72010 Omnibus Incentive Stock Option Plan (Filed with 2010 Proxy Statement)

10.8Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (Filed with 2013 10-K)

10.9Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (Filed with 2015 10-K)

10.10First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (Filed with 2015 10-K)

10.11Second Amendment to Lease Agreement for Highway 78 Ingleside Boulevard North Charleston, SC (Filed with 2015 10-K)

10.12Extension to Lease Agreement for 256 Meeting Street

10.13North Charleston Lease Agreement (filed within)

14.0Code of Ethics (Filed with 2004 10-KSB)

21.0List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

      The Registrant’s only subsidiary is The Bank of South Carolina (Filed with 1995 10-KSB)

31.1Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Executive Officer

31.2Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Financial Officer

32.1Certification pursuant to Section 1350

32.2Certification pursuant to Section 1350

 

 38101.INSXBRL Instance Document
 
 101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document


 

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.

 

 Bank of South Carolina Corporation
November 2, 2016
August 10, 2017  
 By:/s/Fleetwood S. Hassell
  Fleetwood S. Hassell
  President/Chief Executive Officer
   
 By:/s/Eugene H. Walpole, IV
  Eugene H. Walpole, IV
  Chief Financial Officer/
Senior Vice President

 

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