United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

 

For the quarterly period endedMarch 31,June 30, 2017

 

☐   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 57-102135557-1021355
(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 filer ☐Accelerated Filerfiler
Non-accelerated filer ☐Smaller reporting Company                 company
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Emerging growth company ☐

 

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

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

 

As of May 11,August 10, 2017 there were 4,971,5394,980,009 Common Shares outstanding.

 

 

 

 

Bank of South Carolina Corporation and Subsidiary

Table of Contents

 

  Page
Part I. Financial Information 
   
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) 
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 20163
Consolidated Statements of Income - Three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 20164
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Three- Six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 20165
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity-Comprehensive Income – Three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 20166
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - ThreeShareholders’ Equity- Six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 20167
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six months ended June 30, 2017 and 20168
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements89
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations2729
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements3134
Liquidity3235
Capital Resources3335
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk3336
   
Item 4. Controls and Procedures3336
   
Part II. Other Information 
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings3437
Item 1A.Risk Factors3437
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds3437
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities3437
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosure3437
Item 5.Other Information3537
Item 6.Exhibits3537
   
Signatures3639
Certifications3740


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)

March 31, 2017

  

(Audited)

December 31, 2016

  

(Unaudited)

June 30, 2017

  

(Audited)

December 31,

2016

 
ASSETS             
Cash and due from banks $7,122,113  $8,141,030  $8,746,291  $8,141,030 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks  31,153,847   18,101,300 
Interest-bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank  23,881,649   18,101,300 
Investment securities available for sale  129,313,988   119,978,944   132,660,381   119,978,944 
Mortgage loans to be sold  3,524,646   4,386,210   2,232,201   4,386,210 
Loans  255,463,843   260,576,115   260,229,745   260,576,115 
Less: Allowance for loan losses  (3,876,857)  (3,851,617)  (3,927,515)  (3,851,617)
Net loans  251,586,986   256,724,498   256,302,230   256,724,498 
Premises, equipment and leasehold improvements, net  2,263,872   2,296,624   2,270,977   2,296,624 
Other real estate owned  521,943   521,943   475,800   521,943 
Accrued interest receivable  1,177,290   1,614,002   1,551,357   1,614,002 
Other assets  2,131,942   2,185,085   2,183,113   2,185,085 
Total assets $428,796,627  $413,949,636  $430,303,999  $413,949,636 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Liabilities                
Deposits:                
Non-interest-bearing demand $134,728,089  $126,034,478  $132,051,130  $126,034,478 
Interest-bearing demand  98,021,399   96,260,589   94,401,633   96,260,589 
Money market accounts  74,670,607   77,307,662   81,827,246   77,307,662 
Time deposits over $250,000  20,442,457   17,822,136   17,959,145   17,822,136 
Other time deposits  24,888,719   26,019,121   26,559,417   26,019,121 
Other savings deposits  33,213,468   29,078,865   33,493,698   29,078,865 
Total deposits  385,964,739   372,522,851   386,292,269   372,522,851 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  1,186,749   813,811   958,771   813,811 
Total liabilities  387,151,488   373,336,662   387,251,040   373,336,662 
                
Shareholders’ equity                
Common stock-no par, 12,000,000 shares authorized; 5,212,935 and 5,197,535 shares issued at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively; 4,971,539 and 4,956,139 shares outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively      
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  36,956,047   36,824,022   37,015,422   36,824,022 
Retained earnings  7,174,548   6,643,476   7,865,149   6,643,476 
Treasury stock: 241,396 shares at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016  (2,247,415)  (2,247,415)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes  (238,041)  (607,109)
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  41,645,139   40,612,974   43,052,959   40,612,974 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $428,796,627  $413,949,636  $430,303,999  $413,949,636 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 

 THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
  THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
 

2017

 

2016

  

2017

 

2016

 
Interest and fee income             
Loans, including fees $3,141,738  $3,034,043  $3,221,855  $3,208,836 
Taxable securities  338,847   323,133   399,909   290,486 
Tax-exempt securities  270,885   239,314   256,202   240,171 
Other  39,951   35,575   55,319   31,176 
Total interest and fee income  3,791,421   3,632,065   3,933,285   3,770,669 
                
Interest expense                
Deposits  96,782   94,139   106,522   92,981 
Short-term borrowings     7 
Total interest expense  96,782   94,139   106,522   92,988 
                
Net interest income  3,694,639   3,537,926   3,826,763   3,677,681 
Provision for loan losses  2,500   45,000   30,000   140,000 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  3,692,139   3,492,926   3,796,763   3,537,681 
                
Other income                
Service charges, fees and commissions  269,566   260,531   287,873   265,736 
Mortgage banking income  275,105   351,873   400,519   296,891 
Gains on sales of securities     187,936      160,391 
Other non-interest income  7,203   5,689   8,087   6,554 
Total other income  551,874   806,029   696,479   729,572 
                
Other expense                
Salaries and employee benefits  1,470,209   1,515,027   1,500,362   1,480,420 
Net occupancy expense  364,145   376,399   393,763   380,311 
Other operating expenses  637,276   631,272   649,855   576,150 
Net other real estate owned expenses     13,450   46,143    
Total other expenses  2,471,630   2,536,148   2,590,123   2,436,881 
                
Income before income tax expense  1,772,383   1,762,807   1,903,119   1,830,372 
Income tax expense  546,295   567,071   516,734   518,262 
                
Net income $1,226,088  $1,195,736  $1,386,385  $1,312,110 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding                
Basic  4,962,250   4,917,334   4,967,907   4,929,722 
Diluted  5,073,101   5,067,563   5,072,908   5,056,523 
                
Basic income per common share $.25  $.24  $0.28  $0.27 
Diluted income per common share $.24  $.24  $0.27  $0.26 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

  SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
 
  

2017

  

2016

 
Interest and fee income        
Loans, including fees $6,363,593  $6,242,879 
Taxable securities  738,756   613,619 
Tax-exempt securities  527,087   479,485 
Other  95,270   66,750 
Total interest and fee income  7,724,706   7,402,733 
         
Interest expense        
Deposits  203,304   187,120 
      Short-term borrowings     7 
Total interest expense  203,304   187,127 
         
Net interest income  7,521,402   7,215,606 
Provision for loan losses  32,500   185,000 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  7,488,902   7,030,606 
         
Other income        
Service charges, fees and commissions  557,439   526,267 
Mortgage banking income  675,624   648,764 
Gains on sales of securities     348,327 
Other non-interest income  15,290   12,243 
Total other income  1,248,353   1,535,601 
         
Other expense        
Salaries and employee benefits  2,970,571   2,995,446 
Net occupancy expense  757,908   756,710 
Other operating expenses  1,287,131   1,207,422 
Net other real estate owned expenses  46,143   13,450 
Total other expenses  5,061,753   4,973,028 
         
Income before income tax expense  3,675,502   3,593,179 
Income tax expense  1,063,029   1,085,333 
         
Net income $2,612,473  $2,507,846 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding        
Basic  4,965,094   4,923,266 
Diluted  5,069,024   5,047,601 
         
Basic income per common share $0.53  $0.51 
Diluted income per common share $0.52  $0.50 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 

  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 

 

 THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
  SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
 
 2017  2016  2017  2016 
Net income $1,226,088  $1,195,736  $2,612,473  $2,507,846 
Other comprehensive income:                
Unrealized gain on securities arising during the period  585,821   709,731   1,582,555   1,679,929 
Reclassification adjustment for securities gains realized in net income     (187,936)     (348,327)
Other comprehensive income, before tax  585,821   521,795   1,582,555   1,331,602 
Income tax effect related to items of other comprehensive income  (216,753)  69,499   (555,643)  (492,692)
Other comprehensive income, after tax  369,068   591,294   1,026,912   838,910 
Total comprehensive income $1,595,156  $1,787,030  $3,639,385  $3,346,756 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREESIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2017 AND 2016 (UNAUDITED)

 

  

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     1,195,736         1,195,736 
Other comprehensive loss           591,294   591,294 
Exercise of stock options 907 common  12,462            12,462 
Stock-based compensation expense  18,582            18,582 
Cash dividends ($0.13 per common share)     (639,276)        (639,276)
March 31, 2016 $36,372,788  $4,621,294  $(2,247,415) $1,583,843  $40,330,510 
                     
December 31, 2016 $36,824,022  $6,643,476  $(2,247,415) $(607,109) $40,612,974 
                     
Net income     1,226,088         1,226,088 
Other comprehensive loss           369,068   369,068 
Exercise of stock options 9,350 common  113,190            113,190 
Stock-based compensation expense  18,835            18,835 
Cash dividends ($0.14 per common share)     (695,016)        (695,016)
March 31, 2017 $36,956,047  $7,174,548  $(2,247,415) $(238,041) $41,645,139 
  

 

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.


BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)

 

   
 THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
  SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
 
Cash flows from operating activities: 2017  2016  2017  2016 
Net income $1,226,088  $1,195,736  $2,612,473  $2,507,846 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:                
Depreciation  47,518   48,807   94,994   95,732 
Gain on sale of securities     (187,936)     (348,327)
Loss on sale of other real estate     13,450      13,450 
Valuation and other adjustments to other real estate  46,143    
Provision for loan losses  2,500   45,000   32,500   185,000 
Stock-based compensation expense  18,835   18,582   36,542   39,683 
Deferred income taxes  (163,611)     (553,671)   
Net amortization of unearned discounts on investment securities  98,428   44,680   198,768   92,417 
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale  (14,107,053)  (15,696,295)  (32,568,879)  (36,412,202)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale  14,968,617   17,586,995   34,722,888   35,731,989 
Decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets  436,712   277,334 
Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities  371,786   391,874 
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  2,899,820   3,738,227   4,827,596   1,512,989 
                
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available for sale  1,212,150   2,000,000   3,787,150   4,146,000 
Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities     15,629,464      21,113,400 
Purchase of investment securities available for sale  (10,059,800)  (4,091,802)  (15,084,800)  (9,033,245)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate     85,001      85,001 
Net decrease (increase) in loans  5,135,012   (10,728,993)  389,768   (27,767,765)
Purchase of premises, equipment and leasehold improvements, net  (14,766)  (24,658)  (69,347)  (24,658)
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities  (3,727,404)  2,869,012 
Net cash used in investing activities  (10,977,229)  (11,481,267)
                
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Net increase in deposit accounts  13,441,888   2,950,690   13,769,418   23,503,668 
Dividends paid  (693,864)  (639,158)  (1,389,033)  (1,278,434)
Stock options exercised  113,190   12,462   154,858   260,546 
Net cash provided by financing activities  12,861,214   2,323,994   12,535,243   22,485,780 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  12,033,630   8,931,233   6,385,610   12,517,502 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year  26,242,330   29,194,786   26,242,330   29,194,786 
                
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $38,275,960  $38,126,019  $32,627,940  $41,712,288 
                
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow data:                
Cash paid during the year for:                
Interest $91,352  $100,926  $254,933  $190,343 
Income taxes $879,432  $  $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 $369,068  $591,294  $1,026,912  $838,910 
Change in dividends payable $1,152  $118  $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 the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Bank. InDuring 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 Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 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 period’s presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on shareholders’ equity or the net income as previously reported.

 

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.

 

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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 Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Topic 606.606. The core principle of the new standard 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. This 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 January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01,Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10); Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments and Financial Liabilities.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. The Company does not expect this amendment to have a material effect on its financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,Leases (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 issued ASU 2016-08,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (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, 2017.2017. The Company does not expect this amendment to have a material effect on its financial statements.

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued 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 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2017 and this amendment did not have a material effect on its financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (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. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

 

In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow- Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, to clarify guidance related to 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. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 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. Early 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 its financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15,Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain 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. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its 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.

 

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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 

  MARCH 31, 2017 
  AMORTIZED
COST
  GROSS
UNREALIZED
GAINS
  GROSS
UNREALIZED
LOSSES
  ESTIMATED
FAIR
VALUE
 
             
U.S. Treasury Notes $24,144,127  $49,684  $(118,030) $24,075,781 
Government-Sponsored Enterprises  61,742,184   188,804   (610,925)  61,320,063 
Municipal Securities  43,805,527   772,578   (659,961)  43,918,144 
                 
Total $129,691,838  $1,011,066  $(1,388,916) $129,313,988 

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

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available for sale as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, by contractual maturity are as follows:

      
 MARCH 31, 2017  DECEMBER 31, 2016  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 $3,811,077  $3,821,293  $3,343,347  $3,350,205  $3,017,513  $3,038,231  $3,343,347  $3,350,205 
Due in one year to five years  82,729,225   82,978,074   82,848,411   82,682,901   91,871,936   92,428,862   82,848,411   82,682,901 
Due in five years to ten years  39,597,559   39,147,035   29,662,030   29,169,228   33,599,190   33,748,377   29,662,030   29,169,228 
Due in ten years and over  3,553,977   3,367,586   5,088,827   4,776,610   3,552,859   3,444,911   5,088,827   4,776,610 
                                
Total $129,691,838  $129,313,988  $120,942,615  $119,978,944  $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 March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, had a fair value of $53,958,188$53.1 million and $47,619,232,$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 March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 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.

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Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer  Total 
  #  Fair Value  Gross
Unrealized
Loss
  #  Fair Value  Gross
Unrealized
Loss
  #  Fair Value  Gross
Unrealized
Loss
 
March 31, 2017                           
Available for sale                                    
U.S. Treasury notes  3  $15,089,844  $(118,030)    $  $   3  $15,089,844  $(118,030)
Government- sponsored enterprises  7   25,215,240   (610,925)           7   25,215,240   (610,925)
Municipal securities  52   21,601,367   (659,961)           52   21,601,367   (659,961)
Total  62  $61,906,451  $(1,388,916)    $  $   62  $61,906,451  $(1,388,916)

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 
  #  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)

 

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

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

March 31,

  For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 2017 2016  2017  2016 
Gross proceeds $  $15,629,464  $  $5,135,609 
Gross realized gains     187,936      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      

 

The tax provision related to these gains was $69,499$59,382 and $128,881 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016.June 30, 2016, 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 $140,127$143,374 at March 31,June 30, 2017 and $136,446 at December 31, 2016) are as follows:

 

 March 31, December 31, 
 2017 2016  June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 
Commercial loans $51,616,214  $52,262,209  $56,281,569  $52,262,209 
Commercial real estate:                
Construction  1,076,143   1,208,901   1,457,591   1,208,901 
Other  120,843,784   122,968,126   121,477,838   122,968,126 
Consumer:                
Real Estate  76,616,037   77,131,816   75,702,877   77,131,816 
Other  5,311,665   7,005,063   5,309,870   7,005,063 
  255,463,843   260,576,115   260,229,745   260,576,115 
Allowance for loan losses  (3,876,857)  (3,851,617)  (3,927,515)  (3,851,617)
Loans, net $251,586,986  $256,724,498  $256,302,230  $256,724,498 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We had $99.0$103.4 million and $101.2 million of loans pledged as collateral to secure funding with the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) Discount Window at March 31,June 30, 2017 and at December 31, 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.

 

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 possible.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.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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 March 31,as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. “Pass” includes loans internally graded as excellent, good and satisfactory.

 

March 31, 2017 
   Commercial  

Commercial

Real Estate

Construction

  

Commercial

Real Estate

Other

  

Consumer

Real Estate

  Consumer
Other
  Total 
                    
 Pass  $47,382,739  $672,121  $115,258,858  $74,598,257  $5,115,618  $243,027,593 
 Watch   2,273,480   404,022   2,612,476   902,734   126,690   6,319,402 
 OAEM   680,334      645,619   621,174   32,757   1,979,884 
 Sub-Standard   1,279,661      2,326,831   493,872   36,600   4,136,964 
 Doubtful                   
 Loss                   
                           
 Total  $51,616,214  $1,076,143  $120,843,784  $76,616,037  $5,311,665  $255,463,843 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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 

 

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

 

March 31, 2017 
June 30, 2017June 30, 2017
 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
Accruing
  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 $54,563  $35,000  $26,868  $116,431  $51,499,783  $51,616,214  $  $225,212  $19,467  $  $244,679  $56,036,890  $56,281,569  $ 
Commercial Real Estate:                            
Commercial Real Estate -Construction              1,076,143   1,076,143                  1,457,591   1,457,591    
Commercial Real Estate -Other     1,366,640   1,545,221   2,911,861   117,931,923   120,843,784      280,689      1,552,910   1,833,599   119,644,239   121,477,838    
Consumer:                            
Consumer Real Estate              76,616,037   76,616,037      140,920   21,200      162,120   75,540,757   75,702,877    
Consumer-Other  90,032   1,022      91,054   5,220,611   5,311,665         99,982      99,982   5,209,888   5,309,870    
Total $144,595  $1,402,662  $1,572,089  $3,119,346  $252,344,497  $255,463,843  $  $646,821  $140,649  $1,552,910  $2,340,380  $257,889,365  $260,229,745  $ 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

December 31, 2016 
December 31, 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 Accruing
  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  $  $438,159  $  $  $438,159  $51,824,050  $52,262,209  $ 
Commercial Real Estate:                            
Commercial Real Estate -Construction              1,208,901   1,208,901                  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   6,363      1,501,153   1,507,516   121,460,610   122,968,126   89,908 
Consumer:                            
Consumer Real Estate  415,457         415,457   76,716,359   77,131,816      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   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  $916,763  $  $1,534,475  $2,451,238  $258,124,877  $260,576,115  $123,230 

 

There were no loans at March 31,June 30, 2017 and two loans at December 31, 2016 over 90 days past due and still accruing.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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

 

 Loans Receivable on Non-Accrual  Loans Receivable on Non-Accrual 
 March 31,
2017
  December 31,
2016
   June 30,
2017
   December 31,
2016
 
Commercial $85,659  $61,781  $52,050  $61,781 
Commercial Real Estate:        
Commercial Real Estate - Construction            
Commercial Real Estate - Other  1,769,854   1,678,876   1,782,819   1,678,876 
Consumer:        
Consumer - Real Estate            
Consumer - Other     964      964 
                
Total $1,855,513  $1,741,621  $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 six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 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.

 

March 31, 2017 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 Commercial  Commercial Real Estate-Construction  

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

 

Consumer

Real Estate

 

Consumer

Other

  Total  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate-Construction  

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

 

Consumer

Real Estate

 

Consumer

Other

  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                                                
Beginning Balance $1,545,188  $51,469  $1,374,706  $726,391  $153,863  $3,851,617  $1,553,159  $57,071  $1,418,575  $756,892  $91,160  $3,876,857 
Charge-offs                                (2,372)  (2,372)
Recoveries           21,000   1,740   22,740            21,000   2,030   23,030 
Provisions  7,971   5,602   43,869   9,501   (64,443)  2,500   75,513   (4,308)  (35,656)  (6,039)  490   30,000 
Ending Balance $1,553,159  $57,071  $1,418,575  $756,892  $91,160  $3,876,857  $1,628,672  $52,763  $1,382,919  $771,853  $91,308  $3,927,515 

BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

March 31, 2016 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 Commercial  Commercial Real Estate-Construction  

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

 

Consumer

Real Estate

 

Consumer

Other

  Total  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  $1,545,188  $51,469  $1,374,706  $726,391  $153,863  $3,851,617 
Charge-offs  (33,045)           (1,050)  (34,095)              (2,372)  (2,372)
Recoveries  1,284      6,000      746   8,030            42,000   3,770   45,770 
Provisions  635,557   (15,593)  (242,391)  (328,228)  (4,345)  45,000   83,484   1,294   8,213   3,462   (63,953)  32,500 
Ending Balance $1,500,650  $44,268  $1,108,703  $613,242  $169,899  $3,436,762  $1,628,672  $52,763  $1,382,919  $771,853  $91,308  $3,927,515 

 

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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

 

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

 

March 31, 2017 
June 30, 2017June 30, 2017
 Commercial  Commercial
Real Estate-
Construction
  

Commercial

Real Estate-
Other

  Consumer
Real
Estate
  

Consumer

Other

  Total  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate-Construction  

Commercial

Real Estate-Other

  Consumer Real Estate  

Consumer

Other

  Total 
Allowance for Loan Losses                                                
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,041,145  $  $324,454  $43,119  $36,600  $1,445,318  $1,032,461  $  $259,972  $43,119  $35,614  $1,371,166 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  512,014   57,071   1,094,121   713,773   54,560   2,431,539   596,211   52,763   1,122,947   728,734   55,694   2,556,349 
Total Allowance for Losses $1,553,159  $57,071  $1,418,575  $756,892  $91,160  $3,876,857  $1,628,672  $52,763  $1,382,919  $771,853  $91,308  $3,927,515 
Loans Receivable                                                
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,279,661  $  $2,348,397  $493,872  $36,600  $4,158,530  $1,255,033  $  $2,458,870  $494,437  $35,613  $4,243,953 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  50,336,553   1,076,143   118,495,387   76,122,165   5,275,065   251,305,313   55,026,536   1,457,591   119,018,968   75,208,440   5,274,257   255,985,792 

Total Loans Receivable

 $51,616,214  $1,076,143  $120,843,784  $76,616,037  $5,311,665  $255,463,843  $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 
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 

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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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, loans individually evaluated for impairment and considered impairedthe corresponding allowance for loan losses are presented in the following table:

 

Impaired and Restructured Loans
As of
 
  March 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
  Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  Recorded Investment  Related
Allowance
  Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  Recorded Investment  Related
Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:                        
Commercial $180,000  $180,000  $  $250,040  $250,040  $ 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction                  
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,297,815   1,297,815      2,174,770   2,174,770    
Consumer Real Estate  450,753   450,753      1,243,008   1,243,008    
Consumer Other                  
  $1,928,568  $1,928,568  $  $3,667,818  $3,667,818  $ 
                         
With an allowance recorded:                        
Commercial $1,099,661  $1,099,661  $1,041,145  $1,051,219  $1,051,219  $1,051,219 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction                  
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,050,582   1,050,582   324,454   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  36,600   36,600   36,600   89,047   89,047   89,047 
  $2,229,962  $2,229,962  $1,445,318  $2,233,966  $2,233,966  $1,507,972 
                         
Total                        
Commercial $1,279,661  $1,279,661  $1,041,145  $1,301,259  $1,301,259  $1,051,219 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction                  
Commercial Real Estate-Other  2,348,397   2,348,397   324,454   3,225,351   3,225,351   324,587 
Consumer Real Estate  493,872   493,872   43,119   1,286,127   1,286,127   43,119 
Consumer Other  36,600   36,600   36,600   89,047   89,047   89,047 
  $4,158,530  $4,158,530  $1,445,318  $5,901,784  $5,901,784  $1,507,972 

  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 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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.

 

 For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
  For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
 2017  2016  2017  2016 
 Average Recorded Investment  Interest
Income Recognized
  Average Recorded Investment  Interest
Income Recognized
  Average Recorded Investment  Interest
Income Recognized
  Average Recorded Investment  Interest
Income Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:                                
                
Commercial $183,126  $5,146  $1,106,771  $16,647  $175,568  $4,886  $486,498  $4,221 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction                        
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,300,763   20,043   1,334,158   6,705   1,383,621   21,894   2,883,625   20,215 
Consumer Real Estate  450,570   5,394   154,105   1,119   451,035   5,630   1,242,703   14,334 
Consumer-Other        106,011   2,374             
 $1,934,459  $30,583  $2,701,045  $26,845  $2,010,224  $32,410  $4,612,826  $38,770 
                                
With an allowance recorded:                                
                                
Commercial $1,105,705  $34,712  $682,992  $11,033  $1,091,779  $36,481  $1,097,191  $13,912 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction                        
Commercial Real Estate-Other  1,050,581   4,479   2,650,492   29,127   1,020,012   5,331   1,065,261   10,949 
Consumer Real Estate  43,119   408   450,403   6,742   43,119   431   72,034   387 
Consumer Other  37,594   570   68,240      36,107   516   100,212   1,177 
 $2,236,999  $40,169  $3,852,127  $46,902  $2,191,017  $42,759  $2,334,698  $26,425 
                                
Total                                
                                
Commercial $1,288,831  $39,858  $1,789,763  $27,680  $1,267,347  $41,367  $1,583,689  $18,133 
Commercial Real Estate-Construction                        
Commercial Real Estate-Other  2,351,344   24,522   3,984,650   35,832   2,403,633   27,225   3,948,886   31,164 
Consumer Real Estate  493,689   5,802   604,508   7,861   494,154   6,061   1,314,737   14,721 
Consumer Other  37,594   570   174,251   2,374   36,107   516   100,212   1,177 
 $4,171,458  $70,752  $6,553,172  $73,747  $4,201,241  $75,169  $6,947,524  $65,195 


BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  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, (loans,also known as troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”), are loans, still accruing interest, which have been renegotiated at below-market interest rates or for which other concessions have been granted)granted other concessions. At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were $33,300 (1 loan) and $378,392 (2 loans) at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,in restructured loans, respectively. Our restructured loans were granted extended payment terms with no principal or rate reductions. All restructured loansTDRs were performing as agreed as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. There were no additional loans identified as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”)TDR during the three or six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 or 2016. No TDRs defaulted during the three or six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, which were modified within the previous twelve months.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 paragraphs are a description ofdescribe 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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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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 March 31,June 30, 2017 or December 31, 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 March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

Balance at March 31, 2017 
June 30, 2017June 30, 2017
 Quoted Market Price in active markets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total  Quoted Market Price in active markets 
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable
Inputs 
(Level 2)
 Significant Unobservable Inputs 
(Level 3)
 Total 
US Treasury
Notes
 $24,075,781  $  $  $24,075,781 
U.S. Treasury Notes $24,195,314  $  $  $24,195,314 
Government Sponsored
Enterprises
     61,320,063      61,320,063      66,717,277      66,717,277 
Municipal Securities     30,459,699   13,458,445   43,918,144      29,258,845   12,488,945   41,747,790 
Total $24,075,781  $91,779,762  $13,458,445  $129,313,988  $24,195,314  $95,976,122  $12,488,945  $132,660,381 

 

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

 

There were no liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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 six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016:

 

 2017  2016  Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Beginning Balance $13,977,857  $5,217,678 
 2017  2016 
Beginning balance $13,458,445  $5,249,351 
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)                
Included in earnings            
Included in other comprehensive income  25,588   31,673   215,500   (1,463)
Purchases, issuances and settlements, net of maturities  (545,000)     (1,185,000)  2,454,000 
Transfers in and/or out of level 3            
Ending Balance $13,458,445  $5,249,351 
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 

 

There were no transfers between fair value levels during the three or six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 or March 31,June 30, 2016.

 

The following paragraphs are a description ofdescribe the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

 

Other Real Estate Owned (“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 nonperforming 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 nonperforming or immediately following the determination that the loan is impaired.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

However, as a second example, on a nonperforming 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 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 March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 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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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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 March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

March 31, 2017
June 30, 2017June 30, 2017
 

Quoted
Market Price
in active
markets

(Level 1)

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)

 

Significant Unobservable
Inputs

(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 $  $  $2,474,696  $2,474,696  $  $  $2,650,215  $2,650,215 
Other real estate owned        521,943   521,943         475,800   475,800 
Loans held for sale     3,524,646      3,524,646      2,232,201      2,232,201 
Total $  $3,524,646  $2,996,639  $6,521,285  $  $2,232,201  $3,126,015  $5,358,216 

 

December 31, 2016
 

Quoted
Market Price
in active
markets

(Level 1)

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)

 

Significant Unobservable
Inputs

(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 $  $  $4,143,772  $4,143,772  $  $  $4,143,772  $4,143,772 
Other real estate owned        521,943   521,943         521,943   521,943 
Loans held for sale     4,386,210      4,386,210      4,386,210      4,386,210 
Total $  $4,386,210  $4,665,715  $9,051,925  $  $4,386,210  $4,665,715  $9,051,925 

 

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016.

 

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The following table provides information describing the unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements at March 31,June 30, 2017:

 

    Inputs
  

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable
Input

 

General Range of
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

 

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 paragraphs 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

Investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are 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.

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 March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 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.

 

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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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.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.

 

f.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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BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The following tables present the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of our financial instruments as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2017
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2017Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2017
 

 

Carrying

Amount

  

 

Estimated

Fair Value

  

 

Level

1

  

 

Level

2

  

 

Level

3

  

Carrying

Amount

 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Level

1

 

Level

2

 

Level

3

Financial Assets:                       
Cash and due from banks $7,122,113  $7,122,113  $7,122,113  $  $ 

$

8,746,291$ 8,746,291

$

8,746,291$

$

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks  31,153,847   31,153,847   31,153,847        23,881,649 23,881,649 23,881,649

 

Investment securities available for sale  129,313,988   129,313,988   24,075,781   91,779,762   13,458,445  132,660,381 132,660,381 24,195,314 95,976,122 12,488,945
Mortgage loans to be sold  3,524,646   3,524,646      3,524,646      2,232,201  2,232,201   2,232,201  -
Loans  255,463,843   258,853,584         258,853,584 
Net loans  256,302,230 255,780,927   255,780,927
Accrued interest receivable  1,177,290   1,177,290      1,177,290     1,551,357  1,551,357   1,551,357 
Financial Liabilities:                              
Demand deposits  340,633,563   340,633,563      340,633,563      341,773,707  341,773,707   341,773,707 
Time deposits  45,331,176   45,476,893      45,476,893     44,518,562 44,734,936  44,734,936 
Accrued interest payable  57,059   57,059      57,059      59,031  59,031   59,031 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016
 

 

Carrying

Amount

  

 

Estimated

Fair Value

  

 

Level

1

  

 

Level

2

  

 

Level

3

  

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  $  $ 

$

8,141,030$8,141,030

$

8,141,030$

$

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks  18,101,300   18,101,300   18,101,300        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  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     4,386,210 4,386,210  4,386,210 
Loans  260,576,115   260,406,669         260,406,669 
Net loans 256,724,498 256,555,052   256,555,052
Accrued interest receivable  1,614,002   1,614,002      1,614,002     1,614,002 1,614,002  1,614,002 
Financial Liabilities:                              
Demand deposits  328,681,594   328,681,594      328,681,594     328,681,594 328,681,594  328,681,594 
Time deposits  43,841,257   43,856,383      43,856,383     43,841,257 43,856,383  43,856,383 
Accrued interest payable  51,629   51,629      51,629     51,629 51,629  51,629 

 

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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.

 

The following table istables are a summary of the reconciliation of average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31:

  2017  2016 
Numerator:        
Net income $1,226,088  $1,195,736 
         
Denominator:        
         
Weighted average shares outstanding  4,962,250   4,917,334 
Effect of dilutive shares  110,851   150,229 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  5,073,101   5,067,563 
         
Earnings per share - basic $0.25  $0.24 
Earnings per share - diluted $0.24  $0.24 

Note 6:Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Incomeoutstanding:

 

The following table summarizes the components of accumulated other comprehensive income and changes in those components as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

  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 

 

Available for sale securities   
Beginning Balance December 31, 2016 $(607,109)
Change in net unrealized gains on securities available for sale  585,821 
Reclassification adjustment for net securities gains included in net income   
Income tax benefit  (216,753)
Ending Balance at March 31, 2017 $(238,041)
     
Beginning Balance December 31, 2015 $992,549 
Change in net unrealized gains on securities available for sale  709,731 
Reclassification adjustment for net securities gains included in net income  (187,396)
Income tax expense  69,499 
Ending Balance at March 31, 2016 $1,583,843 

The following table shows the line items in the consolidated Statements of Income affected by amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income:

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2017  2016 
Gain on sale of investments, net $  $187,936 
Tax effect      
Total reclassification, net of tax $  $187,936 
  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 

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationOperations

 

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, 2016 as filed with the 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 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 $428.8$430.3 million in assets as of March 31,June 30, 2017 and net income of $1.2$1.4 million and $2.6 million for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 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.

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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, such 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”) and a reserve for unfunded commitments (the “unfunded reserve”). The allowance provides for probable and estimable losses inherent in our loan and lease 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 March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 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 March 31,June 30, 2017, have remained unchanged from the disclosures presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

Balance Sheet

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Total cash and cash equivalents increased 45.6%24.33% or $12.0$6.4 million to $38.2$32.6 million at March 31,June 30, 2017, from $26.2 million at December 31, 2016. This increase was primarily due to an increase in deposit balances for both new and existing customers. Funds are placed in interest bearing deposits with other banksthe Federal Reserve Bank until opportunities arise for highhigher yielding loans.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 continuing assessment of cash flows, the level of current and expected loan production, 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 several 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 March 31,June 30, 2017, our available for sale investment portfolio included U. S. Treasury Notes, Government-Sponsored Enterprises and Municipal Securities with a fair market value of $129.3$132.7 million and an amortized cost of $129.7$132.0 million for a net unrealized lossgain of approximately $400,000.$618,883. At March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, our investment securities portfolio represented approximately 30.16%30.83% and 28.00% of our total assets, respectively. The average yield on our investment securities was 2.00% and 1.99% at March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

 

We had seven Municipal Securities with an approximate total book value of $2.8 million that matured and three Municipal Securities totalingwith an approximate total book value of $1.0 million that maturedwere called in the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. We purchased twothree investment securities issued by Government Sponsored Enterprises with a face value of $10.0$15.1 million during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017.

 

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Loans

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

 

Net loans decreased $5.1 million,approximately $400,000, or 2.00%0.16%, to $251.6$256.3 million at March 31,June 30, 2017 from $256.7 million at December 31, 2016. While loan demand remains consistent, we believe the decrease in net loans is due to an increase in loan payoffs related to the sale of real estate held as collateral and decrease in the usage of lines of credit.

 

The following table is a summary of our loan portfolio composition (net of deferred fees of $140,127$143,374 at March 31,June 30, 2017 and $136,446 at December 31, 2016) and the corresponding percentage of total loans as of the dates indicated.

 

 March 31,
2017
 December 31,
2016
  June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 
 Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
Commercial loans $51,616,214   20.20% $52,262,209   20.06% $56,281,569   21.63% $52,262,209   20.06%
Commercial real estate:                
Commercial real estate – construction  1,076,143   0.42%  1,208,901   0.46%  1,457,591   0.56%  1,208,901   0.46%
Commercial real estate – other  120,843,784   47.30%  122,968,126   47.19%  121,477,838   46.68%  122,968,126   47.19%
Consumer:                
Consumer real estate  76,616,037   29.99%  77,131,816   29.60%  75,702,877   29.09%  77,131,816   29.60%
Consumer other  5,311,665   2.08%  7,005,063   2.69%  5,309,870   2.04%  7,005,063   2.69%
Total  255,463,843   100.00%  260,576,115   100.00%  260,229,745   100.00%  260,576,115   100.00%
Allowance for loan loss  (3,876,857)      (3,851,617)      (3,927,515)      (3,851,617)    
Total loans, net $251,586,986      $256,724,498      $256,302,230      $256,724,498     
                

 

Nonperforming Assetsassets

Nonperforming Assetsassets 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 nonperforming loans requires the borrower to make a minimum of six 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. As of March 31,June 30, 2017, we had no 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. As of March 31,June 30, 2017, we determined that we had one loan totaling $33,300 that we considered a TDR. As of December 31, 2016, we had two loans totaling $378,382 that we considered TDRs.

 

Nonperforming 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). Nonperforming assets include other real estate owned, which remained unchanged compared todecreased $46,143 from $521,943 as of December 31, 2016.2016 to $475,800 as of June 30, 2017. The balance at March 31, 2017 of $521,943 represents one commercial property.

 

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The following table is a summary of our nonperforming assets:

 

 March 31,
2017
  December 31,
2016
  June 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Commercial loans $85,659  $61,781  $52,050 $61,781
Commercial real estate - other  1,769,854   1,678,876 
Commercial real estate – other  1,782,819  1,678,876
Consumer – other     964     964
Total nonaccrual loans  1,855,513   1,741,621   1,834,869  1,741,621
Other real estate owned  521,943   521,943   475,800  521,943
Total nonperforming assets $2,377,456  $2,263,564  $2,310,669 $2,263,564

   

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses was $3.9 million at March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, or 1.52%1.51% and 1.48% of outstanding loans, respectively. At March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the allowance for loan losses represented 163.07%169.97% and 170.16% of the total amount of nonperforming loans, respectively. Based on the level of coverage on nonperforming loans and analysis of our loan portfolio, we believe the allowance for loan losses at March 31,June 30, 2017 is adequate.

 

At March 31,June 30, 2017, impaired loans totaled $4.2 million, for which $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.

 

During the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, we recorded no$2,372 of charge-offs and $22,740$23,030 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off, forresulting in net recoveries of $22,740.$20,658. Comparatively, we recorded $34,095$82,556 of charge-offs and $8,030$18,240 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off, resulting in net charge-offs of $26,065 for$64,316 during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we recorded $2,372 of charge-offs and we 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 six months ended June 30, 2016.

 

Deposits

Deposits remain our primary source of funding for loans and investments. Average interest bearing deposits provided funding for 61.07%60.88% of average earning assets for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, and 65.70% for the twelve months ended December 31, 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:

 

  March 31,
2017
  December 31,
2016
 
  Amount  Percent  Amount  Percent 
Deposits:            
    Non-interest bearing demand $134,728,089   34.91% $126,034,478   33.83%
    Interest-bearing demand  98,021,399   25.40%  96,260,589   25.84%
    Money market accounts  74,670,607   19.35%  77,307,662   20.75%
    Time deposits over $250,000  20,442,457   5.30%  17,822,136   4.78%
    Other time deposits  24,888,719   6.45%  26,019,121   6.98%
    Other savings deposits  33,213,468   8.61%  29,078,865   7.81%
Total deposits $385,964,739   100.00% $372,522,851   100.00%

  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 3.61%3.70% or $13.4$13.8 million from December 31, 2016 to March 31,June 30, 2017. These increases were primarily due to larger balances in existing customer accounts as well as new accounts. Certificates of Deposit and other time deposits over $250,000 totaled $20.4$18.0 million and $17.8 million at March 31,as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

 

At March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, deposits with an aggregate deficit balance of $33,630$29,155 and $24,963, respectively were re-classified as other loans.

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Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2017 to Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2016

Net income increased $30,352$74,275 or 2.54%5.66% to $1.2$1.4 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $.25$0.28 and $.24,$0.27, respectively, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, from $1.2$1.3 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $.24$0.27 and $.24,$0.26, respectively, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. Our return on average assets and average equity for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 were 1.21%1.31% and 11.96%12.97%, respectively, compared with 1.22%1.30% and 11.91%12.82%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 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 $156,713$149,082 or 4.42%4.05% to $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 from $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 from $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. This increase was primarily due to interest and fee income from loanssecurities and interest bearing deposits in other banks (Federal Reserve).at the Federal Reserve Bank. Average loans increased $8.9decreased $5.5 million or 3.53%2.01% to $260.8$261.3 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, compared to $252.0$266.8 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. The yield on average loans (including fees) was 4.99%5.55% and 4.84% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 4.84% March 31,June 30, 2016, respectively. Interest income on loans increased $107,695$13,019 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 to $3.1$3.2 million from $3.0$3.2 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016.

 

The average balance of interest bearing deposits in other banks decreased $7.6$4.1 million or 28.17%16.33% to $19.5$21.0 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, with a yield of 0.83%1.06% as compared to $27.1$25.1 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016, with a yield of 0.53%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 March 31,June 30, 2017, we had a provision of $2,500$30,000 compared to a provision of $45,000$140,000 for the same period in the prior year. The decrease in the provision for loan losses was based on our analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

 

Non-Interest Income

Other income decreased $254,155$33,093 or 31.53%4.54% to $551,874$696,479 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, from $806,029$729,572 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. This reduction was partially due to a reduction in mortgage banking income, which decreased $76,768 or 21.82% primarily due to a decreaseless income derived from the sale of investment securities, and was partially offset by increases in originations. In addition, forservice charges, fees, and commissions and mortgage banking income. For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016, we had realized gains of $187,936$160,391 from the sale of investment securities. However, during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, there were no sales of investment securities.

 

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense decreased $64,518increased $153,242 or 2.54%6.29% to $2,471,630$2.6 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 from $2,536,148$2.4 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to an increase in other operating expenses of $73,705 related to the amortization of the tax credit and a decrease in salaries and employee benefitswrite down on OREO of $44,818 or 2.96% from $1,515,027 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 to $1,470,209 for the three months ended March 31, 2017.$46,143.

 

Income Tax Expense

We incurred income tax expense of $546,295$516,734 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 as compared to $567,071$518,262 during the same period in 2016. Our effective tax rate was 30.82%27.15% and 32.17%28.31% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate during the 2017 period is a result of the Company’s 2016 investment in a South Carolina Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit.

 

Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

Net income increased $104,627 or 4.17% to $2.6 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.53 and $0.52, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2017, from $2.5 million, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.51 and $0.50, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2016. Our return on average assets and average equity for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were 1.26% and 12.42%, respectively, compared with 1.26% and 12.37%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2016.


Net Interest Income

Net interest income increased $305,796 or 4.24% to $7.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $7.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. This increase was primarily due income from securities and interest bearing deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank. Average loans increased $1.8 million or 0.68% to $261.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, compared to $259.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The yield on average loans (including fees) was 5.39% and 4.84% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016, respectively. Interest income on loans increased $120,714 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 to $6.4 million from $6.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016.

The average balance of interest bearing deposits in other banks decreased $5.8 million or 22.43% to $20.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, with a yield of 0.95% as compared to $26.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, with a yield of 0.50%.

Provision for Loan Losses

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, we had a provision of $32,500 compared to a provision of $185,000 for the same period in the prior year. The decrease in the provision for loan losses was based on our analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

Non-Interest Income

Other income decreased $287,248 or 18.71% to $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, from $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. This reduction is primarily due to less income derived from the sale of investment securities, and was partially offset by increases in service charges, fees, and commissions and mortgage banking income. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, we realized gains of $348,327 from the 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 $88,725 or 1.78% to $5.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. This increase was primarily due to an increase in other operating expenses of $72,709 related to the amortization of the tax credit and a write-down of OREO in the amount of $46,143.

Income Tax Expense

We incurred income tax expense of $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to $1.1 million during the same period in 2016. Our effective tax rate was 28.92% and 30.21% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate during the 2017 period is a result of the Company’s 2016 investment in a South Carolina Historic Rehabilitation Tax 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 $83.9$86.8 million and $81.2 million at March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

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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 March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $751,954$953,504 and $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 $12.8$6.2 million at March 31,June 30, 2017, to sell loans held for sale of $12.8$2.2 million, compared to forward sales commitments of $4.4 million at December 31, 2016, to sell loans held for sale of $4.7$4.4 million. The fair value of these commitments was not significant at March 31,June 30, 2017 or December 31, 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 $14.9$34.7 million at March 31,June 30, 2017 and $18.1 million at December 31, 2016. For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 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 39.9138.93% and 36.38% of total assets at March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 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 available for sale. Net cash provided by operations and deposits from customers have been the primary sources of liquidity. At March 31,June 30, 2017, we had unused short-term lines of credit totaling approximately $23$18 million (which can be withdrawn at the lender’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 liquidation 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 March 31,June 30, 2017, we could borrow up to $76$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 March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, our liquidity ratio was27.24%42.85% and 38.27%, respectively.

 

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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 March 31,June 30, 2017 was $41.6$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 March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was 15.78%15.69% and 15.36%, respectively.

 

At March 31,June 30, 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%, 8.0%, 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 4.0%, 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 March 31,June 30, 2017 and December 31, 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 March 31,June 30, 2017 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 March 31,June 30, 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.

 

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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 March 31,June 30, 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 March 31,June 30, 2017. Based on this assessment, management believes that as of March 31,June 30, 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 March 31,June 30, 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 Bank’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.

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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
 (3)Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income5
 (4)Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity6
 (5)Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows7
 (6)Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements8-26
   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)

      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)

      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)

31.1The 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

 

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101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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Signatures

 

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

 Bank of South Carolina Corporation
   
May 11,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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